The Japanese yen tested the 160-per-dollar level on Friday, prompting fresh warnings from Japanese officials, while the US dollar remained firm ahead of a key US jobs report. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East also continued to boost demand for safe-haven assets. Middle East tensions support the dollar The US dollar has been the strongest-performing major currency this week, gaining...

The US dollar traded near its highest level in two months on Thursday as renewed conflict in the Gulf region weighed on risk appetite, while investors remained alert to the possibility of Japanese intervention as the yen hovered near the key 160-per-dollar level. Renewed attacks Iranian attacks on Kuwait on Wednesday damaged Kuwait International Airport and left dozens injured, while...

The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Friday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its recovery from a five-week low against the US dollar. Despite the rebound, the Japanese currency remains on track to post another weekly loss, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Data released in Tokyo showed stronger-than-expected wage growth...

The Japanese yen rose against a basket of major and minor currencies in Asian trading on Thursday, beginning a recovery from a five-week low against the US dollar and heading toward its first gain in four sessions. The move was supported by bargain buying after the currency slipped into a range widely viewed as a potential trigger for Japanese authorities...

09:27 AM EDT, 09/30/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were leaning lower premarket Tuesday, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLE ) declining by 0.7%. The United States Oil Fund ( USO ) was 0.9% lower and the United States Natural Gas Fund ( UNG ) was up nearly 2%. Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was...

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08:23 AM EDT, 09/30/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were cautiously lower pre-bell Tuesday as the risks of a potential government shutdown weighed on investor sentiment. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% lower, S&P 500 futures were down 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% lower. A Monday meeting between Republicans and Democrats on a short-term spending bill ended...

09:19 AM EDT, 09/30/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were flat to lower pre-bell Tuesday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLV ) down 0.2%. Novo Nordisk's ( NVO ) type 2 diabetes treatment Ozempic is now available through LifeMD ( LFMD ) at $499 per month, LifeMD (...

Utimaco provides a Public Warning System (PWS) that sends alerts and warnings within seconds to every cell phone in an area affected by a catastrophic situation without the need for mobile numbers and irrespective of the congestion in the telecom network.

The IT city is facing the worst of floods and social media is flooded with visuals from Bengaluru as residents expressed their anger, opinions, and interesting takes online.

”If you’re watching television, the TV screen will flash the warning message and there will be audio too. If you’re listening to a song on the radio, it will be cut short and the alert will be aired. This will be done very shortly,” the official said.

Huawei Technologies has teamed up with China's Shaanxi Coal Industry Co to pilot the intelligent coal mine technology in two places. Smart coal mine sensors monitor parameters like gas build-up, ventilation levels and flooding, and send an alert if any of these reach a dangerous level. Sustainability too has to be factored into the equation, going forward.

Amidst the flutter that Sheila Dikshit, head of the Delhi Pradesh Congress created ruling out an alliance between her party...

Buddhism is one of the traditional pillars of Thai society and underpins many aspects of Thai life, but monks have little influence over the state compared to the monarchy and military. The emergence of the Pandin Dharma Party to contest the March 24 election points to the rise of a fringe of Thai society that is at odds with the royalist-military establishment over religion and expresses growing antipathy to Islam.

A hyper jingoistic media that sees war as ‘good for ratings’, and politicians jumping the gun and putting election prospects before national interests – has damaged India.

An estimated 3,200 Venezuelan schoolchildren cross the border to attend school in Colombia, where many parents believe they will get a better quality education, not to mention at least one meal, sometimes the only one they'll get in a day. Crossing hand-in-hand, the students stand out in their plaid uniforms and knee-high socks amid the swell of people carrying bundles of goods like rice and toilet paper and suitcases with their life's belongings. The closure of Venezuela's border with Colombia is exacting a heavy toll on the thousands who have grown to rely on the neighboring Andean nation for everything from chemotherapy to food as their homeland's humanitarian crisis worsens.

12:40 PM EDT, 05/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Price: 6.69, Change: +0.04, Percent Change: +0.68 ...

12:36 PM EDT, 05/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri (TKC) reported Q1 earnings Monday of 2.13 Turkish lira ($0.05) per diluted share, compared with 1.85 Turkish lira a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was 68.38 billion Turkish lira, compared with 62.77 billion Turkish lira a year ago. Analyst estimates were not available. Price: 6.70, Change:...

May 11 (Reuters) - General Motors ( GM ) plans to cut a few hundred jobs from its information technology division, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The move will affect about 500 to 600 employees, according to the report, which cites people familiar with the matter. GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the...

12:35 PM EDT, 05/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- General Motors ( GM ) plans to cut hundreds of jobs in its information technology department in an effort to reduce costs, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The cuts will impact around 500 to 600 workers, the people reportedly told Bloomberg. Management started notifying affected workers on Monday morning,...

In a world where capitalists dominate most economies, people are constantly searching for ways to accumulate wealth. Bitcoin presents an easy path for this, according to finance guru and entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki. The Rich Dad, Poor Dad author believes bitcoin (BTC) has made it so easy for anyone to get rich and insists more people should be buying the digital...

Ripple remains confined within a narrow price range, with minimal fluctuations in recent action. This low-volatility environment suggests an imminent breakout, which will likely define the next major trend. XRP Analysis The Daily Chart XRP is currently trading within a narrow and critical price range, bounded by the 100-day and 200-day moving averages at $2.2, and the descending wedge’s upper...

TL;DR Numerous analysts foresee ETH gearing up for a significant move, setting price targets above $3,000. Spot ETH ETFs have attracted steady inflows, indicating strong investor sentiment. At the same time, increasing exchange netflows hint at possible short-term selling pressure. Whats Next? The price of Ethereum has risen over 40% in the past month, currently trading just north of $2,550....

Bitcoin clawed back losses on Monday, rising to nearly $110,000 after US President Donald Trumps unexpected EU tariff announcement rattled markets over the weekend. A key technical pattern has now emerged, which could potentially hint at the next major move in the cryptocurrencys ongoing price trend. Bitcoins Double Bottom Formation Bitcoin may be on track to reach $112,000 following the...