The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Thursday, particularly the Japanese yen, as investors awaited the delayed release of key US inflation data (CPI) scheduled for Friday, amid ongoing concerns over trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The dollar rose 0.38% against the yen to 152.44, while the euro slipped slightly to $1.1604, remaining within its recent trading...

The British pound rose slightly in European trading on Friday against a basket of global currencies, heading toward its first gain in four sessions against the US dollar, supported by a pause in the greenbacks recent rally in the foreign exchange market. Following upbeat economic data from the United Kingdom, doubts increased about the likelihood of a Bank of England...

The US dollar steadied against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, pausing after a three-day rally, while the British pound weakened following data showing that UK inflation for September came in weaker than expected. The Japanese yen rose slightly against the dollar after touching a one-week low on Tuesday, as Reuters reported that newly appointed Prime Minister Sanai Takaiichi is...

The Canadian dollar rose on Wednesday, extending its gains after data released yesterday showed inflation came in higher than expected. Canadas annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in September, driven mainly by a smaller year-on-year decline in gasoline prices compared with the previous month, as well as higher food prices. This report marks the final major economic release before the...

* Hungary's government slashes growth forecast * U.S. JOLTS data awaited * IMF to update its World Economic Outlook * MSCI EM FX, stocks indexes off 0.3% each By Purvi Agarwal and Ankita Yadav July 29 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies fell against a stronger dollar on Tuesday while stocks were mixed as investors awaited a slate of upcoming...

TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a third straight session on Tuesday, as concerns over the domestic corporate outlook led investors to lock in profits from a recent rally. The Nikkei was down 0.7% at 40,728.48, as of 0151 GMT. The broader Topix declined 0.75% to 2,908.75. In the middle of the earnings season in...

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects Boeing Co. ( BA ) to report a quarterly loss at 94 cents per share on revenue of $20.20 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Boeing ( BA )...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures up: Dow 0.16%, S&P 500 0.24%, Nasdaq 0.4% July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited earnings reports from a number of companies and the Federal Reserve's policy meeting that starts...

Over two decades, Google said that it has employed machine learning and AI to enhance products, focusing on language translations, flood forecasts, and agricultural productivity in India.

TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has 125 million active monthly users in Indonesia, a country of more than 270 million people. It has been looking to translate the large user base into a major e-commerce revenue source.

According to Google, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by developers to build and offer enhanced user experiences emerged as one of the top innovation trends in apps and games. Several of the local developers on the list have even integrated AI into their offerings.

The initiative, conducted in collaboration with IIT Bombay and the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), aims to assess the application of large language models (LLM) in enhancing the efficiency of India's consumer grievance redressal system.

The new bill exempts registered AYUSH practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge, from sharing benefits with local communities or giving prior intimation to state biodiversity boards before accessing biological resources.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

A fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Kochi on March 2, 2023, continues to spread toxic fumes even after 11 days of the incident. The Kerala government has said that 95 percent of the fire has been extinguished, but the smoke from the landfill has not entirely subsided. 

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

(Reuters) - Popular investor Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought nearly 10,000 shares of Reddit ( RDDT ) in the social media platform's strong market debut on Thursday, an email from the asset manager showed. A total of 9,982 shares of the loss-making company was added to ARK Next Generation Internet ETF ( ARKW ) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (...

March 22 (Reuters) - All of India's refiners are now refusing to take Russian crude carried on PJSC Sovcomflot tankers due to U.S. sanctions, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Reuters reported earlier this week that India's Reliance Industries, operator of the world's biggest refining complex, would not buy Russian oil loaded on tankers operated by shipper Sovcomflot (SCF) after recent...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese firms have agreed to raise pay by 5.25% this year, the biggest rise under comparable data since 2013, the country's largest union group Rengo confirmed on Friday. The results of the closely-watched wage negotiations are announced in several stages, in which the blue-chip firms are first to wrap up their talks in mid-March. The second announcement on...

HANOI, March 22 (Reuters) - Communist-ruled Vietnam is seeking its third president in little more than a year after the resignation of Vo Van Thuong, who was only elected last year after the sudden dismissal of his predecessor. With accumulated foreign direct investment higher than its gross domestic product, Vietnam's stability is crucial to multinationals with large operations in the...

Solana (SOL) has become the most popular blockchain ecosystem in 2024, capturing nearly 50% of global crypto investor interest in chain-specific narratives, according to a recent report by crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. The report follows the accelerated resurgence of SOL this year, currently at $177 and getting closer to its 2021 highs. Another reason behind Solana’s massive traction is the...

Phishing scams have wreaked havoc in the digital asset ecosystem and are making a comeback amidst market-wide recovery. These attacks have grown increasingly sophisticated, leading to high-profile crypto investors, whales, and prominent industry figures becoming victims, ultimately resulting in substantial financial losses. In its latest update on March 21st, CertiK identified a deposit of 3,700 ETH into Tornado Cash on...

The cryptocurrency market has failed to recover as swiftly as many expected it to, and Bitcoins price seems to be struggling to break above $66K definitively. Most of the altcoins are also trading in the red, with two notable exceptions. Bitcoin Fails at $66K As seen in the chart below, Bitcoins price was unable to retain its bullish momentum that...

Dogecoin has emerged as one of the top-performing assets amidst market recovery from significant volatility last weekend. Trading at $0.164, the eighth-largest crypto by market capitalization, has extended its monthly gains to nearly 96%. Coinciding with this surge, the number of transactions by DOGE whales has hit a new milestone. Dogecoin Whales Make a Splash Amidst renewed market activity, Dogecoins...