The US dollar remained confined within its recent trading range on Wednesday, as investors chose to stay neutral following another round of weak US economic data and ahead of President Donald Trumps upcoming appointment to the Federal Reserve Board. Trump said on Tuesday that he would decide on a nominee to replace outgoing board member Adriana Kugler by the end...

The New Zealand dollar rose on Thursday against most major currencies following the release of economic data. Government data published earlier today showed that New Zealands quarterly inflation expectations for Q3 2025 came in at 2.28%, slightly down from the previous reading of 2.29%. As of 21:00 GMT, the New Zealand dollar climbed 0.5% against the US dollar to trade...

The British pound rose in European trading on Thursday against a basket of global currencies, extending gains for the fifth consecutive day against the US dollar and reaching its highest level in a week, supported by weakness in the US currency in the forex market. This rise comes ahead of the Bank of Englands monetary policy decision at the conclusion...

The New Zealand dollar strengthened against most major currencies during Wednesday trading following the release of upbeat employment data. Government figures showed that the employment change index in New Zealand declined by 0.1% in the second quarter, in line with expectations. The data also revealed that the unemployment rate in New Zealand rose to 5.2% in Q2, up from 5.1%...

(Updates to closing prices) TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed at an all-time high on Friday, underpinned by record gains on Wall Street overnight and strength in automakers' stocks on a weaker yen. The Nikkei rose 0.18% to end at 40,888.43, after hitting 41,087.75 earlier in the session to break an all-time intraday high. The index,...

TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average hit a record high on Friday, underpinned by the strength on Wall Street overnight and as a weaker yen prompted investors to buy automakers. The Nikkei rose to as high as 41,087.75 earlier in the session, crossing the 41,000 level for the first time. The index ended 0.07% higher at 40,844.53...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in the overall market sentiment on Thursday. U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, extending gains recorded in the previous session. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday between 5.25% and 5.5% at its March meeting, as widely expected by investors, confirming intentions to lower the cost of money in the...

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: FedEx Corporation ( FDX ) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter and authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program. FedEx ( FDX ) shares jumped 12.9% to $299.07 in the after-hours trading session. Worthington Steel,...

Across the recent three months, 12 analysts have shared their insights on Microchip Technology ( MCHP ) , expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a...

Telecommunications company Verizon Communications ( VZ ) is one of several Dow Jones Industrial Average companies reporting financial results during the trading week. Here's a look at the analyst estimates and key items to watch in the earnings report, with Verizon set to report Q3 results before market open Tuesday. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Verizon to report third-quarter revenue of...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards AT&T ( T ) , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in T usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards ASML Holding ( ASML ) , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ASML ( ASML ) usually suggests something big is about to happen. We...

Twice this week, Elon Musk said he would vote Republicans, although he had voted overwhelmingly for Democrats and probably never for the Republicans earlier

When asked if the border dispute will figure in the PM level talks, India's foreign secretary said it is being dealt through ‘existing bilateral mechanisms.' Ties between the neighbours came under severe strain after Kathmandu published a new political map in 2020 that showed three Indian territories — Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh — as part of Nepal. 

Uzra Zeya is heading a delegation on an India-Nepal visit between May 17 and 22. The Tibetan advocacy group ICT hoped the visit would translate Joe Biden’s supportive words into action.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the eldest son of the founding leader of UAE Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. As the 16th emir of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE, he has been the leader of the country since November 2004 when he was first elected as the president.

The firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project, designed with a hybrid of solar, wind, and battery storage, is aimed at providing a stable and dispatchable energy supply during peak hours. Shares of Tata Power Company Ltd ended at ₹270.75, up by ₹12.60, or 4.88%, on the BSE.

Fast fashion retailer H&M is all set to sell second-hand clothes at its Regent Street flagship store in UK from October — offering items that are 'ready to be loved again.' Zara also recently launched its online second-hand service in France, having trialled it in Britain since November last year. But are these 'green initiatives' for real, or just some more greenwashing? CNBC TV18 gives a macro view.

For the last several years, Starbucks has been testing different kinds of plastics. In 2019, the company went to a straw less lid, eliminating a good amount of plastic. By the end of 2023, the goal is to reduce by 15 percent the amount of material in each cup.

Projected to generate 482 million units in its inaugural year post-commissioning, the cumulative energy generation over a 25-year span is anticipated to reach 12,050 million units. Shares of SJVN Ltd ended at ₹75.17, down by ₹0.50, or 0.66%, on the BSE.

Telegram-based malware scams have now outpaced traditional phishing attacks, according to Scam Sniffers troubling findings. From November 2024 to January 2025, incidents involving malicious Telegram groups surged by over 2000%, while conventional phishing methods remained stable. Unlike the typical connect wallet scams, these new tactics involve more sophisticated methods such as fake verification bots, fraudulent trading groups, bogus airdrop groups,...

On January 15, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that BitMEX and its parent company, HDR Global Trading Limited, have been fined $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The court found that the crypto exchange willfully failed to establish adequate anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) protocols. BitMEX’s Response In addition to the fine, the...

Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating crypto as a “national imperative or priority,” reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans on Jan. 17. The order, which may come shortly after his Jan. 20 inauguration or even on day one, is intended to guide government agencies to work with the crypto industry, according to the report....

South Korean financial authorities Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) reported a suspect of price manipulation in the virtual asset market to the prosecution. This marks the first case processed through formal investigation procedures under the newly enforced Virtual Asset Act, effective July 19, 2024. The case followed a structured process. Abnormal transactions were first reported by...