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Aussie moves in a positive zone after inflation data
Aussie moves in a positive zone after inflation data
May 25, 2025
The Australian dollar rose in Asian trade on Wednesday against the US dollar after a short hiatus yesterday, with the pair heading towards four-month high and about to mark the second monthly profit in a row. Earlier Sydney data showed inflationary pressures remained persistent on monetary policymakers, casting doubts on the odds of an Australian interest rate cut in May....
Aussie drops after wages data
Aussie drops after wages data
May 25, 2025
The Australian dollar fell against most major rivals on Wednesday following labor data. Australian wages rose 0.9% in the first quarter of the year, above estimates of 0.8%. On trading, the AUD/USD pair rose 0.7% as of 20:56 GMT to 0.6428. Loonie The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% against the greenback as of 20:56 GMT to $0.7155. The US Dollar The...
Aussie hits one-week high after strong wages data
Aussie hits one-week high after strong wages data
May 25, 2025
The Australian dollar rose in Asian trade on Wednesday against a basket of major rivals, expanding gains for the second straight session against the US dollar and hitting a week high, while approaching five-week highs following strong Australian wages data. The data renewed inflationary pressures on the Reserve Bank of Australias policymakers, which hurt the odds of a rate cut...
Aussie is worst performing currency after RBA rate cut
Aussie is worst performing currency after RBA rate cut
May 25, 2025
The Australian dollar tumbled on Tuesday against a basket of major rivals, resuming losses against the US counterpart after a short hiatus and becoming the worst performing G8 currency after the RBAs rate cut. The Reserve Bank of Australia voted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%, the lowest since May 2023, as inflation cooled. The Price...
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Futures muted as investors seek clues on US rate path
Futures muted as investors seek clues on US rate path
May 8, 2024
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Wednesday after a strong run of gains that pushed the benchmark S&P 500 to over three-week highs, as investors sought more clarity on the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rate cuts. The S&P 500 closed higher for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, its best winning run since March, while the...
TC Energy's oil pipeline spin-off faces obstacles in bet on US Gulf
TC Energy's oil pipeline spin-off faces obstacles in bet on US Gulf
May 8, 2024
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 8 (Reuters) - TC Energy's ( TRP ) planned oil pipeline spin-off is a bet that it can supply more Canadian crude to U.S. Gulf of Mexico refiners, but the venture faces stiff competition and will carry high debt when it starts up. The South Bow spin-off, which TC investors will vote on June 4, will help...
Australia shares end flat; Perpetual top loser on benchmark
Australia shares end flat; Perpetual top loser on benchmark
May 8, 2024
* ASX 200 benchmark extends five-day winning streak * Financials log five days of consecutive wins * Perpetual top loser on ASX 200 By Sneha Kumar May 8 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended unchanged on Wednesday as local stocks pared gains after adding 1.4% on Tuesday as the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold and signalled inflation was still...
US STOCKS-Futures muted as investors seek clues on US rate path
US STOCKS-Futures muted as investors seek clues on US rate path
May 8, 2024
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * S&P, Nasdaq and Dow futures flat May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Wednesday after a strong run of gains that pushed the benchmark S&P 500 to over three-week highs, as investors sought more clarity...
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Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Microsoft
Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Microsoft
Oct 18, 2024
Ratings for Microsoft ( MSFT ) were provided by 16 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings...
India plans laptop import curbs to boost local manufacturing, sources say
India plans laptop import curbs to boost local manufacturing, sources say
Oct 18, 2024
* India eyes limits to laptop, tablet, PC imports next year * Plan to restrict imports withdrawn last year after backlash * New import curbs could reshape $10 billion laptop, PC industry * India offers $2 billion in subsidies for local production By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, Oct 17 (Reuters) - India is expected to limit imports of laptops, tablets...
20 Analysts Assess JFrog: What You Need To Know
20 Analysts Assess JFrog: What You Need To Know
Oct 17, 2024
20 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on JFrog ( FROG ) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish...
Satellite firm Visiona eyes growth as Brazil doubles down on aerospace
Satellite firm Visiona eyes growth as Brazil doubles down on aerospace
Oct 18, 2024
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazilian aerospace company Visiona expects to advance in its satellite business at a time when the South American country indicates it is looking to expand its presence in the industry. Visiona on Friday revealed for the first time images obtained by a nanosatellite it launched last year, the VCUB1, Brazil's first locally designed...
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Ecopetrol's Reficar wins court judgment in long-running dispute with McDermott
Ecopetrol's Reficar wins court judgment in long-running dispute with McDermott
Mar 21, 2024
BOGOTA, March 21 (Reuters) - Colombia's Ecopetrol said on Thursday its Reficar oil refinery was awarded 19.9% of the common capital in U.S. infrastructure firm McDermott in preferential shares by a judge in Amsterdam. The Reficar refinery is located in the Colombian city of Cartagena, and has been the subject of a prolonged international dispute dating back to the facility's...
Meta's Instagram down for thousands, Downdetector shows
Meta's Instagram down for thousands, Downdetector shows
Mar 21, 2024
March 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms's ( META ) Instagram was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. ...
Hong Kong-listed Samsonite plans dual listing in hunt for investors
Hong Kong-listed Samsonite plans dual listing in hunt for investors
Mar 21, 2024
(Reuters) -Luggage maker Samsonite International ( SMSOF ) on Friday said it plans to pursue a dual listing in addition to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to increase the liquidity of its shares and reach investors in more markets. Samsonite ( SMSOF ) did not provide details of the exchanges it is considering for the second listing,...
Ecopetrol's Reficar refinery awarded nearly 20% of McDermott common capital, company says
Ecopetrol's Reficar refinery awarded nearly 20% of McDermott common capital, company says
Mar 21, 2024
BOGOTA, March 21 (Reuters) - The Reficar oil refinery belonging to Colombia's Ecopetrol was awarded 19.9% of the common capital in infrastructure firm McDermott in preferential shares by a judge in Amsterdam, Ecopetrol said in a statement on Thursday. The refinery is located in the Colombian city of Cartagena. ...
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New Executive Order to Punish US Banks for Dropping Crypto Customers
New Executive Order to Punish US Banks for Dropping Crypto Customers
Aug 4, 2025
The White House order will involve banks being fined if they drop customers for political reasons or discriminate against digital asset firms and organizations. The executive order directs bank regulators to investigate whether any banks or financial institutions might have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection laws, reported The Wall Street Journal on Monday....
First Outflows in 15 Weeks For Digital Assets; Bitcoin Bleeds $404M
First Outflows in 15 Weeks For Digital Assets; Bitcoin Bleeds $404M
Aug 4, 2025
For the first time in 15 weeks, digital asset investment products saw net weekly outflows $223 million. The week started on a high note as $883 million poured in. Momentum, however, reversed sharply following the FOMCs hawkish stance and strong US economic data. Despite Fridays weaker payroll numbers hinting at a more dovish Fed approach, the overall risk-off mood led...
Important Security Update for All Pi Network Users: Details Inside
Important Security Update for All Pi Network Users: Details Inside
Aug 4, 2025
TL;DR A popular news channel dedicated to covering Pi Network developments posted today about a security update implemented by the Core Team. Separately, Pi Networks official account reminded its users how they can benefit by locking up their tokens. Passkey Added The verification process at all Pi Network systems has been a highly controversial topic within its community, as countless...
SEC’s Peirce: Government Should Protect Crypto Privacy, Not Restrict It
SEC’s Peirce: Government Should Protect Crypto Privacy, Not Restrict It
Aug 5, 2025
Hester Peirce, aka ‘Crypto Mom,’ made the remarks in a speech on “Financial Privacy in the Digital Age” at the Science of Blockchain Conference on Monday. Peirce used a “peanut butter and watermelon” anecdote to illustrate the value of disintermediation or removing intermediaries from processes, in this case, finances. The pro-crypto commissioner was critical of financial surveillance and the banking...
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