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Dollar steadies on Fed bets, data
Dollar steadies on Fed bets, data
Mar 11, 2026
The US dollar traded broadly steady on Tuesday, as positive economic data and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy outweighed concerns about the possibility of another US government shutdown. The US Dollar Index, which measures the currency against a basket of peers, held relatively stable at 97.53 after rising 1.5% over the past two days. The euro rose 0.12%...
Aussie expands gains to four-year peak
Aussie expands gains to four-year peak
Mar 11, 2026
The Australian dollar rose in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of global currencies, extending gains for the fourth consecutive day versus the US dollar and reaching its highest level in four years, supported by the decline of the US currency ahead of key US inflation data. The deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia warned that the...
Euro under pressure before ECB meeting
Euro under pressure before ECB meeting
Mar 11, 2026
The euro fell in European trading on Thursday against a basket of global currencies, extending its losses for the second consecutive day against the US dollar and approaching its lowest level in two weeks, as easing inflation pressures on European Central Bank policymakers revived expectations of at least one European interest rate cut this year. The European Central Bank is...
Aussie shines after RBA rate hike
Aussie shines after RBA rate hike
Mar 11, 2026
The Australian dollar rose broadly in Asian trading on Tuesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, resuming its strong gains against the US dollar after a two-day pause and moving back toward a three-year high, after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates for the first time since November 2023. The Reserve Bank of Australia said inflation...
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Japan's Nikkei climbs for fourth day on US-China trade truce hopes
Japan's Nikkei climbs for fourth day on US-China trade truce hopes
Jun 11, 2025
(Updates to market close) By Rocky Swift TOKYO, June 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge climbed for a fourth straight session on Wednesday after a tentative trade truce between the U.S. and China supported demand for higher-yielding assets. The Nikkei 225 Index gained 0.6% and logged its longest winning streak in about a month. Year-to-date, it is down 4.2%....
S&P 500 Gains For 3rd Day Amid US-China Trade Talks: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
S&P 500 Gains For 3rd Day Amid US-China Trade Talks: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
Jun 11, 2025
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday. U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones index gained more than 100 points during the session, with investors closely watching for potential progress in ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations taking place in London....
US stock futures dip on lack of details from China trade talk, CPI in focus
US stock futures dip on lack of details from China trade talk, CPI in focus
Jun 11, 2025
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday after U.S.-China trade talks offered little sign of a durable resolution to their longstanding trade tensions, while investors turned their focus to a key inflation reading. The May consumer prices report (CPI) is due at 8:30 a.m. ET, with economists polled by Reuters expecting a 0.2% rise month-over-month and a 2.5%...
Euro zone yields mixed before US data, markets await details on US-China deal
Euro zone yields mixed before US data, markets await details on US-China deal
Jun 10, 2025
June 11 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited U.S. consumer price index data later in the session and details of the outcome of trade talks between the U.S. and China. U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track while offering little sign of a...
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Lok Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill — All you need to know
Lok Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill — All you need to know
Jul 11, 2023
Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.
Brahmapuram waste plant fire: Kerala Assembly witnesses uproarious scenes, LoP says CM running away from issue
Brahmapuram waste plant fire: Kerala Assembly witnesses uproarious scenes, LoP says CM running away from issue
Mar 13, 2023
A fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Kochi on March 2, 2023, continues to spread toxic fumes even after 11 days of the incident. The Kerala government has said that 95 percent of the fire has been extinguished, but the smoke from the landfill has not entirely subsided. 
ED attaches over Rs 10-crore assets in resort scam involving ex-Maha minister Anil Parab
ED attaches over Rs 10-crore assets in resort scam involving ex-Maha minister Anil Parab
Jan 4, 2023
The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.
Govt blames inaction by AAP in Punjab, Delhi for bad air quality
Govt blames inaction by AAP in Punjab, Delhi for bad air quality
Nov 6, 2023
Accusing Kejriwal of being busy with election campaigning in poll-bound states and waking up to the situation late, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said that the Centre had held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and senior officials from four North Indian states on 20th October to discuss measures to reduce air pollution, which he claims weren't adopted by the AAP-led governments.
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SmartCentres REIT Issues $300 Million Debenture
SmartCentres REIT Issues $300 Million Debenture
Jan 17, 2025
07:48 AM EST, 01/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (SRU-UN.TO) overnight Thursday said it priced a $300 million offering of 4.737% Series AB senior unsecured debentures that mature on Aug. 5, 2031. Proceeds from the offering, which is expected to close by Feb. 5, will be used to pay down debt, including the repayment of the $160...
Citizens Financial's profit beats on capital markets strength
Citizens Financial's profit beats on capital markets strength
Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Citizens Financial's profit beat expectations in the fourth quarter on Friday, as investment bankers cashed in on a rebound in capital markets activity. Wall Street got a leg-up last year as dealmaking activity recovered from a decade-low in 2023, while improving confidence spurred companies to issue debt and equity. Bankers expect global deal volumes to surpass...
Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy, memo says
Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy, memo says
Jan 17, 2025
* New division to be called Rio Tinto Lithium * Arcadium CEO Graves to lead new lithium unit * Rio Tinto Lithium to incorporate Rincon project By Clara Denina and Ernest Scheyder LONDON/HOUSTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it closes its $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium (...
Boeing Resumes Testing of 777X Jet After Grounding Over Engine Mounting Structure Failure
Boeing Resumes Testing of 777X Jet After Grounding Over Engine Mounting Structure Failure
Jan 17, 2025
07:47 AM EST, 01/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Boeing ( BA ) resumed testing of its 777X widebody jet on Thursday, marking the first flight since the fleet was grounded in August due to an engine mounting structure failure, multiple media outlets reported Friday. Reuters reported that the Federal Aviation Administration officials were not on board the flight of a 777-9...
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