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Yen skids to three-month trough as Japanese governing coalition loses majority
Yen skids to three-month trough as Japanese governing coalition loses majority
Oct 28, 2024
The Japanese yen skidded in Asian trade on Monday to three-month lows against the US dollar, after the election loss by the current Japanese parliamentary governing coalition, which could impede future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. The yen is also pressured by a surge in US 10-year treasury yields, amid speculation about a cautious stance by the...
Euro hits one-week high ahead of German inflation data
Euro hits one-week high ahead of German inflation data
Oct 30, 2024
Euro rose in European trade on Wednesday on track for the third profit in a row against the US dollar, hitting a week high after data showed Spanish inflation rose past estimates in October, renewing the pressure on the European Central Bank. The odds of a 0.25% ECB interest rate cut in December dipped, with investors now waiting for official...
Aussie skids to 2-1/5 month low as inflation cools
Aussie skids to 2-1/5 month low as inflation cools
Oct 30, 2024
The Australian dollar tumbled in Asian trade on Wednesday to 2-⅕ month lows against the US dollar, sharpening the decline for the fourth straight session after inflation in Australia cooled to three-year lows, reducing the pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia. The new data boosted the odds of an interest rate cut by the RBA in December, as investors...
Yen skids to three-month low as the gap in treasury yields widens
Yen skids to three-month low as the gap in treasury yields widens
Oct 26, 2024
The yen fell in European trade on Wednesday against a basket of major rivals, sharpening the losses for the third straight session against the US dollar and hitting three-month lows amid concerns about a wider US-Japan gap in government treasury yields. Recent bearish remarks from Japanese officials hurt the odds of a third BOJ interest rate hike this year, while...
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Japan's Nikkei ends nearly 2% lower as Advantest, SoftBank Group drag
Japan's Nikkei ends nearly 2% lower as Advantest, SoftBank Group drag
Nov 3, 2025
(Updates with closing prices) By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell nearly 2% on Tuesday, as investors sold Advantest ( ADTTF ) and SoftBank Group after recent sharp rallies in both stocks. The Nikkei fell 1.74% at 51,497.2. The broader Topix lost 0.65% to 3,310.14. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest ( ADTTF ) lost 5.86%...
Uber, AMD And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Tuesday
Uber, AMD And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Tuesday
Nov 3, 2025
With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows: Wall Street expects Uber Technologies Inc. ( UBER ) to report quarterly earnings at 69 cents per share on revenue of $13.27 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Uber ( UBER )...
GRAPHIC-Tariffs, TACOs, and dollars: global markets in a year of Trump 2.0
GRAPHIC-Tariffs, TACOs, and dollars: global markets in a year of Trump 2.0
Nov 4, 2025
* Dollar has lost value broadly * Stocks at record highs, AI boom roars * Gold, bitcoin profit as investors seek non-dollar assets * Bond yields rise on worries over government finances By Canan Sevgili, Paolo Laudani, Vera Dvorakova and Alessandro Parodi Nov 4 (Reuters) - In the year since Donald Trump's election as U.S. president, global financial markets have...
Goldman, Morgan Stanley CEOs warn of equity markets heading towards correction
Goldman, Morgan Stanley CEOs warn of equity markets heading towards correction
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chief executives of Morgan Stanley ( MS ) and Goldman Sachs ( GS ) cautioned on Tuesday that the global equity markets could be heading towards a correction, underscoring a growing concern that investor optimism has driven valuations to sky-high levels. Fears of a market bubble come as the benchmark S&P 500 continues its meteoric climb,...
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BRIEF-Tokyo Gas Official - The Latest U.S. Shale Gas Investment Had Been Under Consideration Before Trump Administration Took Office
BRIEF-Tokyo Gas Official - The Latest U.S. Shale Gas Investment Had Been Under Consideration Before Trump Administration Took Office
Mar 31, 2025
April 1 (Reuters) - Tokyo Gas Co Ltd ( TKGSF ): * TOKYO GAS OFFICIAL: THE LATEST U.S. SHALE GAS INVESTMENT HAD BEEN UNDER CONSIDERATION BEFORE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOOK OFFICE * TOKYO GAS OFFICIAL: THE DEAL WILL CONTRIBUTE TO STRENGTHENING JAPAN'S ENERGY SECURITY AS AGREED AT JAPAN-US SUMMIT MEETING IN FEBRUARY * TOKYO GAS OFFICIAL: GAS FROM THIS PROJECT WILL...
Japan's Tokyo Gas expands in US shale gas with Chevron deal
Japan's Tokyo Gas expands in US shale gas with Chevron deal
Mar 31, 2025
TOKYO (Reuters) - TG Natural Resources LLC (TGNR), co-owned by Tokyo Gas ( TKGSF ) and Castleton Commodities International, has bought a 70% stake in the east Texas gas assets from Chevron ( CVX ) for $525 million, the company said on Tuesday, as it expands its U.S. gas business. TGNR is already the fourth biggest producer in the Haynesville...
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - April 1
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - April 1
Mar 31, 2025
April 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines - Rocket to buy Mr Cooper ( COOP ) in $9.4 billion deal to create US mortgage giant - OpenAI secures $300 billion valuation after $40 billion SoftBank-led funding round - British...
China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says
China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says
Mar 31, 2025
BEIJING (Reuters) -China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday, an assertion that Seoul called somewhat exaggerated. The state media comments came after the three countries held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the...
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SEC Withdraws Appeal in DeFi Dealer Classification Case
SEC Withdraws Appeal in DeFi Dealer Classification Case
Feb 20, 2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has willingly withdrawn its appeal of a ruling that blocked its attempt to expand securities laws to cover decentralized finance (DeFi). This development means the DeFi space might no longer be subjected to securities laws. A Complete Victory for DeFi In a February 19 motion filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for...
SEC Launches Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Combat Cyber Fraud and Crypto Scams
SEC Launches Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Combat Cyber Fraud and Crypto Scams
Feb 20, 2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the launch of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cyber-related fraud and protect retail investors from risks in emerging technologies. Headed by Laura DAllaird, CETU replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and includes a team of roughly 30 fraud specialists and attorneys working across multiple SEC divisions. CETU...
Are XRP and DOGE Preparing for 25% Price Moves?
Are XRP and DOGE Preparing for 25% Price Moves?
Feb 20, 2025
TL:DR The popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez outlined possible positive scenarios for DOGE and XRP, which could send both assets up by around 25%. However, the landscape around Ripples cross-border token is somewhat worrisome, according to another indicator. #Dogecoin $DOGE could be on the verge of a 25% move as it nears a breakout from this symmetrical triangle! pic.twitter.com/Vf5OgIgRBU In...
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC with $6.6M Acquisition
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC with $6.6M Acquisition
Feb 20, 2025
Metaplanet has announced that its total Bitcoin holdings have reached 2,100 BTC, now worth $196 million. The firm revealed it recently bought an additional 68.59 BTC for $6.6 million at an average price of $96,335. 0.01% of Total Bitcoin Supply In a February 20 X post, the company highlighted that its BTC reserves now make up “0.01% of total Bitcoin...
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