The US dollar was on track Friday to record its worst weekly performance since July, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, along with signs of weakness among US regional banks, drove investors toward safe-haven assets such as the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen. Further signs of softness in the US economy have emerged, while the...

The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Monday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for the second consecutive day against the US dollar and retreating from its two-week high amid ongoing profit-taking and market correction. The decline also follows key political developments in Japan that bring Sanae Takaichi significantly closer to becoming the countrys...

The euro rose in European trading on Friday against a basket of global currencies, extending its gains for the fourth consecutive session against the US dollar and reaching its highest level in nearly two weeks. It was also on track for its biggest weekly gain in three months, supported by positive political developments in France, the eurozones second-largest economy. Newly...

The euro fell in European trading on Tuesday against a basket of global currencies, continuing to move in the negative zone for the third consecutive day against the US dollar, as investors focused on buying the American currency as the best alternative investment, while maintaining caution toward political developments in Japan and France. With inflationary pressures once again mounting on...

03:52 PM EDT, 03/30/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks rose late Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index increasing 0.4% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) climbed 0.7%. In corporate news, Insmed ( INSM ) is seeing growing physician adoption of its Brinsupri therapy, with new...

03:57 PM EDT, 03/30/2026 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes were mixed ahead of Monday's close as Iran reportedly approved a plan to impose tolls on vessels passing the Strait of Hormuz, and technology shares slumped. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned Iran of dire consequences if it fails to reach a ceasefire agreement with his negotiating team. The Dow Jones...

* Asset managers gain after labor department's 401(K) guidelines * Fed's Powell flags anchored inflation expectations * Investors weigh Trump comments (Updates to close) By Caroline Valetkevitch and Purvi Agarwal March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended mostly lower on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump's new warning to Tehran and a widening of the Middle East war offset optimism...

04:09 PM EDT, 03/30/2026 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes were mixed on Monday despite higher crude oil prices after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation expectations remain well anchored. * Powell said inflation expectations remain well anchored after an expected short-term price shock from the conflict in Iran, adding that the Federal Open Market Committee looks past brief...

The FSB said the plot showed "close cooperation" between Apple and the National Security Agency (NSA), the US agency responsible for cryptographic and communications intelligence and security.

Starlink has built a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit that can provide connectivity in remote areas.

The previous fine of over 2 billion roubles was for blocking some YouTube channels.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden announced a $2 million grant program for AI and quantum technologies, aiming to foster collaboration between the two countries. They also emphasised the importance of high-performance computing, quantum technology and responsible AI development.

The state education department made it clear that the total number of holidays proposed for 2024 was 60, the same as the preceding years, which was in accordance with the Right To Education (RTE) Act that postulates a minimum of 220 working days at schools.

Modi led the show for the BJP with 42 public rallies and four big road shows between November 2 and November 27. Shah did an aggressive campaign in the four states as well, notching up 62 rallies and road shows this month.

Rahul Gandhi earlier rode an autorickshaw in Telangana as he campaigned for the party ahead of the polling. He also interacted with auto drivers, gig workers, and sanitary workers in Jubilee Hills. Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi also addressed the public today. 

Campaigning for the Telangana Assembly polls, scheduled for November 30, ended at 5 pm today (November 28). The results will be announced with four other states on December 3.

04:17 AM EDT, 05/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Richard Adam Norwitt, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, on May 01, 2026, sold 130,775 shares in Amphenol ( APH ) for $18,709,066. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Norwitt has control over a total of 2,795,652 Class A common shares of the company, with 1,931,475 shares held directly and 864,177...

* Lufthansa to offset fuel price rise with revenue, cost cuts * Q1 operating loss narrows to 612 million euros, beats forecasts * Shares rise over 2% as Middle East rerouting lifts demand * Labour disruptions and strikes remain a risk, CFO says (Adds share price in headline, context to lead paragraph, adds fresh bullet points, details on jet fuel...

04:18 AM EDT, 05/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Marqeta ( MQ ) reported Q1 earnings late Tuesday of $0.02 per diluted share, swinging from a loss of $0.02 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a breakeven. Net revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $165.8 million, compared with $139.1 million a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected...

04:18 AM EDT, 05/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Clarence L Granger, Director, on May 01, 2026, sold 30,000 shares in Ultra Clean Holdings ( UCTT ) for $2,258,930. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Granger has control over a total of 82,817 common shares of the company, with 81,817 shares held directly and 1,000 controlled indirectly. SEC Filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1275014/000095010326006875/xslF345X05/ownership.xml...

Dow Jones 30, Nasdaq 100, Nikkei 225 Analysis and Charts ​​​Post-CPI gains slip away for Dow ​The index has slipped lower following the Fed meeting, having failed to hold on to the gains made in the wake of the US CPI reading yesterday. ​The reduced expectations around a 2024 rate cut (now one instead of two previously) have hit stocks,...

TL;DR Bitcoin peaked at $72,000 last Friday, dropped below $70,000 quickly, and fell to $66,000 ahead of the CPI announcement and the Federal Reserves rate decision. Shiba Inus burn rate increased by 2,800%, but its price is down over 15% weekly. While XRP dropped 7% to $0.48, analysts predict a rise to $1 or $1.50 based on technical patterns. BTCs...

Bitcoin went on a real rollercoaster in the past few days in anticipation of the US CPI numbers and the subsequent FOMC meeting. The altcoins went on a similar ride, but now that the dust has settled, TON has emerged as todays top performer, followed by FET and KAS. BTCs Volatile Ride The primary cryptocurrency had a quiet weekend in...

The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to keep the benchmark federal rate at 5.25% to 5.50%. This stance essentially indicated that there would be very minimal rate decreases going forward. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that there has been a slight drop in inflation and that the rates will remain steady to ensure economic stability. This decision reflects a...