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Yen extends losses under supervision of Japanese authorities
Yen extends losses under supervision of Japanese authorities
May 12, 2026
The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for a third consecutive session against the US dollar, under the close watch of Japanese authorities, which are closely monitoring movements in the local currency within the foreign exchange market. Following the Bank of Japans summary of opinions, and with...
Dollar holds firm as expectations for US rate hikes rise and the Trump-Xi summit begins in Beijing
Dollar holds firm as expectations for US rate hikes rise and the Trump-Xi summit begins in Beijing
May 14, 2026
The US dollar remained strong on Thursday, supported by rising US Treasury yields, as investors increasingly priced in the possibility of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes later this year, while global markets focused on the two-day summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi told Trump that trade talks were making progress, but warned that disagreements...
What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing?
What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing?
May 13, 2026
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to open a closely watched summit in Beijing as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize a fragile economic truce while maneuvering around issues related to Iran, Taiwan, and control over critical supply chains. Trump, who last visited China in 2017, is scheduled to arrive on May 13 and hold...
Dollar nears a one-week high amid rising Middle East tensions and stronger US inflation
Dollar nears a one-week high amid rising Middle East tensions and stronger US inflation
May 13, 2026
The dollar traded near a one-week high on Wednesday as renewed uncertainty in the Middle East and stronger-than-expected US inflation data continued to support demand for the safe-haven currency, while investors closely monitored movements in the Japanese yen. The euro fell 0.26% to $1.17095, while the British pound slipped 0.1% to $1.3524. Meanwhile, the risk-sensitive Australian dollar held steady at...
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US STOCKS-Wall St futures edge lower on tariff woes; inflation data on tap
US STOCKS-Wall St futures edge lower on tariff woes; inflation data on tap
Mar 28, 2025
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures off: Dow 0.15%, S&P 500 0.19%, Nasdaq 0.32% March 28 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were under pressure on Friday as investors grappled with the prospect of more tariffs from President Donald Trump and kept a close...
Wall St Week Ahead-Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
Wall St Week Ahead-Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
Mar 28, 2025
* Investors hope to get more clarity on tariffs on April 2 * Options market prices more volatility around Liberation Day * Impact of DOGE on jobs will be in focus on April 4 report By Lewis Krauskopf and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - A rocky U.S. stock market will be tested in the coming week by...
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks in South Korea, Thailand decline on US auto tariffs
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks in South Korea, Thailand decline on US auto tariffs
Mar 28, 2025
* South Korea's stocks fall 2% * Thai stocks hit over a week low, baht weakens 0.4% Thailand suspends trading activity after Myanmar earthquake * Singapore's Straits Times index breaches 4,000 level * Indonesian markets closed till April 7 (Updates as of 0700 GMT) By Sameer Manekar March 28 (Reuters) - Most Asian emerging market stocks declined on Friday on...
Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
Mar 28, 2025
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A rocky U.S. stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for President Donald Trump's tariff plans and an employment report that could reveal a slowing economy. The S&P 500 was on pace for its second straight week of gains. Earlier this month, the benchmark index marked a correction, dropping more...
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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 (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...
The Analyst Landscape: 7 Takes On Clear Secure
The Analyst Landscape: 7 Takes On Clear Secure
Mar 22, 2024
Analysts' ratings for Clear Secure ( YOU ) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 7 analysts. 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 holistic perspective. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent...
Deep Dive Into Confluent Stock: Analyst Perspectives (17 Ratings)
Deep Dive Into Confluent Stock: Analyst Perspectives (17 Ratings)
Mar 22, 2024
In the preceding three months, 17 analysts have released ratings for Confluent , presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 7 5 5...
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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FIC Acquires Perfect Power, a U.S. Power Platform
FIC Acquires Perfect Power, a U.S. Power Platform
Jul 30, 2026
Investment in an operating platform in ERCOT with a multi-gigawatt pipeline HOUSTON & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FIC Partners Management, LP (FIC) today announced that it has acquired Perfect Power LLC (Perfect Power or the Company), the developer, owner, and operator of the Jaguar Energy Center, a grid-interconnected battery energy storage and solar platform with up to 1.15 GW of planned...
TPD Design House Joins the Tarte Family Office, Launching a New Era of Growth in Luxury Event Production
TPD Design House Joins the Tarte Family Office, Launching a New Era of Growth in Luxury Event Production
Jul 30, 2026
Wayne, PA, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TPD Design House (“TPD”), the internationally recognized creative agency behind some of the industry’s most ambitious luxury brands, hospitality companies, nonprofits, and private clients, today announced it has joined the Philadelphia-based Tarte Family Office. The move combines TPD’s 26-year legacy of creative leadership with the capital, operational expertise, and long-term support to...
Jul 30, 2026
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Verdantas Expands Midwest Remediation and Brownfield Redevelopment Capabilities with Acquisition of Environmental Protection Industries
Verdantas Expands Midwest Remediation and Brownfield Redevelopment Capabilities with Acquisition of Environmental Protection Industries
Jul 30, 2026
TAMPA, Fla., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdantas, a leader in digitally enabled technical consulting for the environment, water, and energy transition markets, announced today its acquisition of Environmental Protection Industries (EPI), a full-service environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in South Holland, Illinois. The acquisition expands Verdantas' presence across the Midwest, into Illinois and Chicago specifically, and strengthens the...
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Explodes 13% Overnight but Rival Meme Coin Outperforms
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Explodes 13% Overnight but Rival Meme Coin Outperforms
Mar 18, 2024
Meme coins are back at it with significant gains throughout the past 24 hours. The market is recovering, in general, but some meme coins are undoubtedly performing better than the rest. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is up a whopping 13% over the past 24 hours, trading at slightly below $0.0003. The cryptocurrency remains down some 10% on the weekly chart, outlining...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: What’s the Next Target and is a Liquidity Crisis Coming?
Bitcoin Price Prediction: What’s the Next Target and is a Liquidity Crisis Coming?
Mar 15, 2024
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has reached new all-time highs much faster than analysts had expected. A substantial upswing kicked off a few weeks after the approval of the Bitcoin Spot ETF. BTC started the week with an intense burst of volatility, as it topped $73K, tumbled to $69K, and then climbed its way back above $70K — all in...
US Dollar Closes in on Resistance, GBP/USD Testing Support, Interest Rate Decisions Near
US Dollar Closes in on Resistance, GBP/USD Testing Support, Interest Rate Decisions Near
Mar 15, 2024
US Dollar Price, Analysis, and Charts Major central bank policy decisions next week.US dollar index nears a cluster of resistance points.British Pound edging lower ahead of UK inflation report. Recommended by Nick Cawley Building Confidence in Trading The latest US PPI report showed that wholesale inflation remains sticky, denting the recent disinflation story. US y/y inflation rose 1.6% in February,...
Will Bitcoin Enter The Danger Zone as Fed Rate Decision Looms ?
Will Bitcoin Enter The Danger Zone as Fed Rate Decision Looms ?
Mar 18, 2024
“Its officially Fed week, the week weve all been waiting for,” exclaimed macroeconomics outlet The Kobeissi Letter on March 17. The US Central Bank will make its highly anticipated announcement on March 20, which will set the tone for the USs economic outlook going forward. Key Events This Week: 1. Housing Starts data Tuesday 2. Fed Interest Rate Decision Wednesday...
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