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Yen on track for biggest weekly loss in a year on Takaichi
Yen on track for biggest weekly loss in a year on Takaichi
Oct 10, 2025
The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Friday against a basket of major and minor currencies, attempting to recover from an eight-month low versus the US dollar recorded earlier in the session, as traders engaged in moderate buying from depressed levels. Still, the yen remains on track for its biggest weekly loss in a year, pressured by expectations that...
RBNZ cuts interest rates by 50 basis points
RBNZ cuts interest rates by 50 basis points
Oct 8, 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its interest rate decision on Wednesday morning following its October 8 meeting, cutting the official cash rate by 50 basis points to a range of 2.50% the lowest level since July 2022. The move exceeded market expectations, which had projected a 25-basis-point cut, marking the eighth rate reduction since the central bank...
Kiwi deepens losses to six-month trough on bearish RBNZ outlook
Kiwi deepens losses to six-month trough on bearish RBNZ outlook
Oct 8, 2025
The New Zealand dollar fell broadly on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for a second consecutive session against the US dollar and hitting a six-month low amid heavy selling pressure following a dovish Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) meeting. Defying market expectations, the RBNZ cut interest rates by 50 basis points to...
US dollar edges up amid government shutdown
US dollar edges up amid government shutdown
Oct 7, 2025
The US dollar rose against most major currencies during Tuesdays trading as the government shutdown continued and concerns grew over its impact on the economy. The most notable movement at the start of this week was the sharp decline in the Japanese yen, which fell by 1.6% against the dollar on Monday following Takaichis victory. Her unexpected win strengthened expectations...
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US STOCKS-Futures up after Wall St selloff; Trump's tax cut plans in focus
US STOCKS-Futures up after Wall St selloff; Trump's tax cut plans in focus
Feb 26, 2025
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures up: Dow 0.23%, S&P 500 0.46%, Nasdaq 0.77% Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding from steep losses in the previous sessions, as investors focused on the progress of a highly anticipated...
Futures up after Wall St selloff; Trump's tax cut plans in focus
Futures up after Wall St selloff; Trump's tax cut plans in focus
Feb 26, 2025
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding from steep losses in the previous sessions, as investors focused on the progress of a highly anticipated tax-cut plan through Congress and awaited crucial results from AI powerhouse Nvidia. At 05:36 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were up 101 points, or 0.23%, S&P 500 E-minis were up 27.75 points, or...
US STOCKS-Futures advance after Wall St selloff as Nvidia results approach
US STOCKS-Futures advance after Wall St selloff as Nvidia results approach
Feb 26, 2025
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Intuit gains after forecasting Q3 revenue above estimates * GM rises on $6 billion buyback, higher dividend plan * Futures up: Dow 0.28%, S&P 500 0.47%, Nasdaq 0.69% (Updates with results from Lowe's) By Johann M Cherian and Sukriti...
Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Spurred by Potential Tax-Cuts, Nvidia Earnings Momentum
Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Spurred by Potential Tax-Cuts, Nvidia Earnings Momentum
Feb 26, 2025
08:18 AM EST, 02/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) was up 0.5% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.7% in Wednesday's premarket activity amid renewed optimism over President Trump's tax-cut agenda and the upcoming Nvidia earnings report. US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500...
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Update: Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC Begin Removing Fresh Onions as Precautionary Measure Amid E. Coli Outbreak
Update: Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC Begin Removing Fresh Onions as Precautionary Measure Amid E. Coli Outbreak
Nov 3, 2024
03:57 PM EDT, 10/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates to reflect Yum! confirmed the news to MT Newswires) Yum! Brands' ( YUM ) Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC ( YUM ) have begun removing fresh onions at some of their locations as a precautionary measure following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's (MCD) restaurants, the company confirmed to MT...
American Express Insider Sold Shares Worth $21,049,741, According to a Recent SEC Filing
American Express Insider Sold Shares Worth $21,049,741, According to a Recent SEC Filing
Nov 3, 2024
03:31 PM EDT, 10/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Anre D Williams, Group President, Enterprise Services, on October 22, 2024, sold 77,887 shares in American Express ( AXP ) for $21,049,741. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Williams has control over a total of 111,666 shares of the company, with 111,656 shares held directly and 11 controlled indirectly. SEC Filing:...
Sector Update: Consumer
Sector Update: Consumer
Nov 3, 2024
03:30 PM EDT, 10/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed late Thursday afternoon with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) shedding 0.1% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) jumping 3.2%. In corporate news, Yum! Brands ( YUM ) shares declined 0.7% after the company's Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC ( YUM ) divisions...
Avangrid sells offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million
Avangrid sells offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million
Nov 3, 2024
(Reuters) - Avangrid ( AGR ), part of the Iberdrola Group, has completed the sale of its Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy ( D ) at $160 million, the company said on Thursday. The lease covers Avangrid's ( AGR ) nearly 40,000-acre Kitty Hawk North wind farm proposed more than 36 miles (57.94 km) from Virginia...
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Uniswap (UNI) Skyrockets by 20% Daily, Pepe (PEPE) Charts New All
Uniswap (UNI) Skyrockets by 20% Daily, Pepe (PEPE) Charts New All
May 25, 2024
Bitcoins price experienced some enhanced price fluctuations in the past few days, going down to under $66,500 before jumping to just over $69,000 last night. The altcoins are also slightly in the green on a daily scale. UNI has taken the main stage with a massive 20% surge that has driven it to over $10, while PEPE has charted another...
Farewell, Doge: Kabosu, the Shiba Inu Behind the Iconic Meme, Dies at 18
Farewell, Doge: Kabosu, the Shiba Inu Behind the Iconic Meme, Dies at 18
May 25, 2024
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who became a global internet sensation as the face of the Doge meme, passed away on May 24 at the age of 18, her owner, Japanese kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato, confirmed on Instagram. The beloved dog, known for her iconic expression and the humorous captions that accompanied her photos, captured the hearts of millions worldwide and...
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Cat
May 25, 2024
TL;DR Dog-themed meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) dominate due to strong communities and endorsements, while cat-themed ones like Popcat (POPCAT) are gaining interest but remain less popular. Pepe (PEPE) has recently surged and could also become a top meme coin this year with continued community support and strategic developments, though investors should be cautious due to...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Equal March Record as BTC Price Heads for $69K
Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Equal March Record as BTC Price Heads for $69K
May 25, 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs had some hard times at the end of April and especially on May 1, but the trend has changed now with 10 consecutive days of positive flows. This comes as BTCs price went on a rollercoaster propelled by the news surrounding the Ethereum ETFs, but the asset now heads toward $69,000. The cryptocurrency industry saw a massive...
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