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Dollar regains some stability as hopes for a quick peace agreement faded
Dollar regains some stability as hopes for a quick peace agreement faded
May 26, 2026
The US dollar stabilized during Tuesdays trading after investor hopes for a near-term agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran weakened, following new US attacks on Iranian targets and comments suggesting negotiations may take longer. Expectations for a peace agreement had pushed oil prices below $100 per barrel, eased pressure on emerging market currencies,...
Yen extends losses to four-week trough on mounting US-Iran tensions
Yen extends losses to four-week trough on mounting US-Iran tensions
May 28, 2026
The Japanese yen declined in Asian trading on Thursday against a basket of major and minor currencies, deepening its losses for the third consecutive session against the US dollar and hitting its weakest level in four weeks, amid rising demand for the US currency as a safe haven due to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, raising...
Dollar steadies as markets monitor developments in Iran, while yen nears intervention territory
Dollar steadies as markets monitor developments in Iran, while yen nears intervention territory
May 27, 2026
The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since late April during Wednesdays trading, approaching levels that previously prompted Japanese authorities to intervene in the currency market last month, as traders cautiously assessed the risk of renewed escalation in the war with Iran. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar was among the days strongest-performing currencies after surging...
Loonie posts vast monthly gains amid hopes for an extended ceasefire between Washington and Tehran
Loonie posts vast monthly gains amid hopes for an extended ceasefire between Washington and Tehran
May 28, 2026
The Canadian dollar rose sharply against its US counterpart on Thursday, recovering from a six-week low as optimism grew over the possibility of reaching an agreement to extend the ceasefire in the Middle East, boosting investor risk appetite. The Canadian dollar, known as the loonie, climbed 0.4% to C$1.3780 against the US dollar, equivalent to 72.57 US cents, heading for...
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TSX up 94 Points at Midday
TSX up 94 Points at Midday
Jan 21, 2025
12:39 PM EST, 01/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The Toronto Stock Exchange is up 94 points at midday, led by gains in technology(+1.2%). Energy, down 1%, is the biggest decliner. Oil prices weakened early on Tuesday as Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency on the first day of his return to the U.S. presidency and postponed to Feb. 1 plans...
US STOCKS-Wall St advances with focus on President Trump's trade policy
US STOCKS-Wall St advances with focus on President Trump's trade policy
Jan 21, 2025
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Apple ( AAPL ) falls after brokerage downgrade * 3M ( MMM ) up after fourth-quarter profit beat * Walgreens falls after DoJ accusation on opioid prescriptions * Indexes up: Dow 0.91%, S&P 500 0.48%, Nasdaq 0.09% (Updates with...
Trump's first day in office gets mixed reception from US stocks
Trump's first day in office gets mixed reception from US stocks
Jan 21, 2025
(Reuters) - Tesla, prison operators and other notable Trump trades were volatile on Tuesday as investors assessed a blitz of executive orders by President Donald Trump within hours of taking the oath of office. Trump laid out sweeping plans to maximize oil production, curb immigration and impose tariffs as he started his second term as the U.S. president on Monday....
TREASURIES-US yields sink as markets cautious amid tariff uncertainty
TREASURIES-US yields sink as markets cautious amid tariff uncertainty
Jan 21, 2025
* US 10-year, two-year yields slip but tariff threat lingers * Markets price in 39 bps of Fed easing in 2025 * Trump says he may impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico next month * US 2/10 yield curve flattens, hits narrowest gap since late December (Adds new comment, NEW YORK dateline, byline, updates prices) By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Ankur Banerjee...
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Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change
Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change
Mar 21, 2024
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - In the coming years, Satoaki Kanoh needs to replace almost a dozen ageing machines at his Tokyo-based maker of acrylic panels, a major undertaking that he worries will become even more expensive. Ideally, I'd like to do one a year. But I don't have that much money, Kanoh said of the customised pieces of machinery...
Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change
Japan braces for life with interest rates after historic change
Mar 21, 2024
TOKYO (Reuters) - In the coming years, Satoaki Kanoh needs to replace almost a dozen ageing machines at his Tokyo-based maker of acrylic panels, a major undertaking that he worries will become even more expensive. Ideally, I'd like to do one a year. But I don't have that much money, Kanoh said of the customised pieces of machinery that cost...
AIOZ Network Partners With Alibaba Cloud to Boost AI, Storage and Streaming Services
AIOZ Network Partners With Alibaba Cloud to Boost AI, Storage and Streaming Services
Mar 22, 2024
The two companies will establish a DePIN alliance in south-east Asia.AIOZ's native token is currently trading flat after the announcement, it is up by more than 200% in 30 days.AIOZ Network will use Alibaba Cloud to improve Web 3, AI, storage and streaming services.Decentralized infrastructure network (DePIN) AIOZ Network has become the leading blockchain partner in Alibaba Cloud’s Innovation Accelerator...
Analysis-Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
Analysis-Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
Mar 22, 2024
(Reuters) - The U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple ( AAPL ) draws on the watershed 1998 case that broke Microsoft's ( MSFT ) stranglehold on desktop software, but that may prove to be an imperfect blueprint for addressing smartphone competition. The market for the iPhone today looks very different from the near-monopoly enjoyed by Microsoft's ( MSFT ) Windows...
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China's BYD forecasts exports to top 20% of 2025 sales, SCMP reports
China's BYD forecasts exports to top 20% of 2025 sales, SCMP reports
Sep 28, 2025
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co ( BYDDF ) forecast exports will make up about 20% of its global sales this year helped by new model launches, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday. BYD forecasts 800,000 to 1 million deliveries outside mainland China in 2025, compared with projected total sales of 4.6 million units, the...
South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups
South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups
Sep 28, 2025
SEOUL/BEIJING, Sept 29 (Reuters) - South Korea began offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups on Monday, a measure it hopes will boost the economy and help improve ties with its Asian neighbour. As part of the pilot programme due to run through until next June, groups of three or more tourists from mainland China will be able to stay...
South Korea restores some services after data centre fire
South Korea restores some services after data centre fire
Sep 28, 2025
SEOUL, Sept 29 (Reuters) - South Korea has restored 46 government services after a fire at a data centre disrupted websites and digital public amenities, Safety Minister Yun Hojung said on Monday. We see services restoring every hour, Yun told a briefing, citing recovery of Government24, Korea's main portal for public services, and financial and postal systems run by Korea...
India Morning Newsletter, September 29
India Morning Newsletter, September 29
Sep 28, 2025
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Bitcoin’s New ATH Isn’t Just a Number: It’s a Statement, Says Bitfinex Alpha
Bitcoin’s New ATH Isn’t Just a Number: It’s a Statement, Says Bitfinex Alpha
Jul 15, 2025
BTC has officially broken past its previous ceiling, setting a new all-time high and reigniting bullish momentum across the market. But this isnt just another milestone in a volatile chart; it’s a powerful statement about Bitcoin’s growing role in global finance. According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, the recent rally is being driven by a unique combination of factors:...
Bitcoin Whales Scoop 248K BTC This Month as Bulls Eye $200K
Bitcoin Whales Scoop 248K BTC This Month as Bulls Eye $200K
Jul 15, 2025
TL;DR Bitcoin accumulator wallets hit a 2025 peak, adding 248K BTC worth $30B in recent weeks. Whale short exposure shows market split, even as long-term holders continue to stack Bitcoin. BTC inflows hit $3.7B last week, pushing assets under management to a record $211 billion. Long-Term Holders Step Up Accumulation Bitcoin wallets known for never selling have added about 248,000...
3 Key Reasons Why Binance Says ‘No’ to Pi Network (PI)
3 Key Reasons Why Binance Says ‘No’ to Pi Network (PI)
Jul 15, 2025
TL;DR Pi Networks delayed listing on Binance has reignited debate, with some pointing to missing audits and other factors as reasons for the lack of support. PIs price has been on a steep decline lately, causing members of the community to believe the bull run is over. PI Doesnt Seem Ready It has been almost five months since Binance held...
Kazakhstan Eyes Crypto for State Reserves in Bold New Plan
Kazakhstan Eyes Crypto for State Reserves in Bold New Plan
Jul 15, 2025
The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) is exploring how alternative assets may aid the countrys economy. Kazakhstans idea for a reserve is yet another example of its growing crypto adoption, as the nation has been involved in the mining scene for a while, and with the most recent plans for a CryptoCity. What Will Be Included? According to a press...
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