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US dollar edges down, snaps four-day winning streak before Fed's meeting
US dollar edges down, snaps four-day winning streak before Fed's meeting
Jul 30, 2025
The US dollar fluctuated near its one-month high on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserves monetary policy decision, while the euro appeared on track to end a six-month streak of monthly gains as investors weighed the cost of the new US-EU trade agreement. The Japanese yen rose against the dollar following a powerful earthquake off Russias Kamchatka Peninsula, which triggered...
The Fed is divided ahead of the rate decision.. Will it yield to Trump or defy him?
The Fed is divided ahead of the rate decision.. Will it yield to Trump or defy him?
Jul 30, 2025
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, amid internal divisions over the future path of monetary policy, as President Donald Trump and other White House officials intensify pressure on the central bank. Trump escalated that pressure on Wednesday morning, following the release of economic data showing US GDP grew at an annualized rate of...
How is the US trying to revive its nuclear industry?
How is the US trying to revive its nuclear industry?
Jul 29, 2025
In late May, President Donald Trump issued four executive orders aimed at expanding the nuclear energy sector in the United States. As these orders begin to take effect, several Washington-based political publications have highlighted their potential implications most notably, the possibility of ending the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) role in approving new reactor designs, shifting that responsibility to the Pentagon...
Yen extends recovery before BOJ meeting
Yen extends recovery before BOJ meeting
Jul 30, 2025
The Japanese yen rose in Asian markets on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, continuing its recovery for the second consecutive day from a two-week low versus the US dollar. This was driven by buying activity at lower levels and a pause in the dollar's recent rally in the foreign exchange market. The Bank of Japans policy...
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Gold Edges Down as the Dollar Moves Higher with the Fed Expected to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged
Gold Edges Down as the Dollar Moves Higher with the Fed Expected to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged
Mar 19, 2024
09:08 AM EDT, 03/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Gold moved lower early on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened ahead of the start of the two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve's policy committee. Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$3.70 to US$2,182.20 per ounce. The Federal Open Markets Committee will begin its meeting later on Tuesday and is widely expected...
US Energy Stocks Rally Under The Street's Radar: Seasonal Strength, Golden Cross Await Latecomer Bulls
US Energy Stocks Rally Under The Street's Radar: Seasonal Strength, Golden Cross Await Latecomer Bulls
Mar 19, 2024
While the investor spotlight remains fixated on tech and AI-related stocks, U.S. energy corporations have quietly embarked on a significant, albeit unnoticed, rally. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLE ) , a gauge for U.S. energy stocks, has posted a robust 16% rally from its January 2024 lows, outshining all other S&P 500 sectors over the past month....
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq fall in lead-up to Fed meeting; chip stocks down
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq fall in lead-up to Fed meeting; chip stocks down
Mar 19, 2024
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Crypto-related stocks drop as bitcoin falls * Most chip stocks under pressure, Nvidia ( NVDA ) falls * Indexes: Dow up 0.11%, S&P off 0.23%, Nasdaq down 0.71% (Updated at 9:52 a.m. ET/1352 GMT) By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and...
US STOCKS-Nasdaq dips as chipmakers slide; S&P 500 treads water with Fed in focus
US STOCKS-Nasdaq dips as chipmakers slide; S&P 500 treads water with Fed in focus
Mar 19, 2024
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Crypto-related stocks drop as bitcoin falls * Most chip stocks under pressure, Nvidia ( NVDA ) falls * Indexes: Dow up 0.52%, S&P up 0.04%, Nasdaq down 0.26% (Updated at 11:35 a.m. ET/1535 GMT) By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and...
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US judge temporarily blocks land exchange for Rio Tinto, BHP copper mine opposed by Native Americans
US judge temporarily blocks land exchange for Rio Tinto, BHP copper mine opposed by Native Americans
May 26, 2025
May 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring Arizona land to Rio Tinto and BHP to build a major copper mine that is opposed by Native Americans. U.S. District Judge Steven Logan said in an 18-page ruling that the federal government cannot move forward on the land exchange while the U.S....
US federal HR agency leading DOGE job cuts cancels sole-source Workday award
US federal HR agency leading DOGE job cuts cancels sole-source Workday award
May 26, 2025
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. federal human resources agency at the heart of billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's efforts to slash the federal workforce on Friday canceled a contract it had awarded to Workday. The contract for a new cloud-based HR platform, signed on May 2, was awarded without seeking bids from rivals and had raised eyebrows among current and...
Texas says it secures $1.38 billion settlement with Google over data privacy
Texas says it secures $1.38 billion settlement with Google over data privacy
May 26, 2025
May 9 (Reuters) - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a $1.375 billion settlement in principle with Google over data privacy rights, his office said in a statement on Friday. (Reporting by Costas Pitas) ...
Google agrees $36 million fine for anti-competitive deals with Australia telcos
Google agrees $36 million fine for anti-competitive deals with Australia telcos
Aug 17, 2025
SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Google agreed on Monday to pay a A$55 million ($35.8 million) fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found it had hurt competition by paying the country's two largest telcos to pre-install its search application on Android phones, excluding rival search engines. The fine extends a bumpy period for the Alphabet-owned internet giant in Australia,...
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What Is Sui Network (SUI): The Ultimate Guide in 2024
What Is Sui Network (SUI): The Ultimate Guide in 2024
Nov 13, 2024
Sui is a layer-1 blockchain created to enable quick, low-latency transactions, making it a strong choice for real-time applications like gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other responsive services. Launched in May 2023, its architecture emphasizes immediate transaction completion and high throughput, with smart contracts written in Move, a Rust-based programming language optimized for fast, secure transaction execution. A key differentiator...
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) Enters Top 100 After Massive Rally, Bitcoin (BTC) Fails at $90K (Market Watch)
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) Enters Top 100 After Massive Rally, Bitcoin (BTC) Fails at $90K (Market Watch)
Nov 13, 2024
Bitcoins mindblowing weekly rally drove the asset to a new all-time high of $90,000 but it failed to overcome that level and has retraced by several grand since then. While most altcoins have lost some traction, PNUT has entered the top 100 assets by market cap after soaring by 200% in the past day alone. BTC Fails at $90K It...
Here’s Why the PNUT Price Exploded by 200% Today
Here’s Why the PNUT Price Exploded by 200% Today
Nov 13, 2024
TL;DR Despite the market-wide pullback, the viral meme coin PNUT surged to a new ATH. Its popularity and price increase were likely fueled by one of Musks latest interactions on X. Defying the Market Trend After several days of pumping and reaching record highs, the cryptocurrency market pulled back in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC), whose price tapped an...
Ethereum ETFs Set Historic Positive Flows With $136M Marking Five
Ethereum ETFs Set Historic Positive Flows With $136M Marking Five
Nov 13, 2024
The US spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to set records as the market maintained momentum following Donald Trump’s election win. November 12 was a key day, with these investment vehicles seeing a net inflow of almost $136 million, marking the first instance of a five-day streak of positive inflows. This surge brings the total net asset value of spot...
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