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Oil prices set to snap two-week losing streak as peace in Ukraine remains elusive
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were on track to snap a two-week losing streak as hope for immediate peace between Russia and Ukraine dimmed, increasing the risk premium demanded by oil sellers.
Fri, Aug 22
Meta signs over $10 billion cloud deal with Google, source says
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Google GOOGL.O has struck a six-year cloud computing deal with Meta Platforms META.O worth more than $10 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, the search giant's second big agreement recently after one with OpenAI.Under the agreement, Meta will u...
Fri, Aug 22
Japan's 10-year yields hit 17-year peak ahead of Powell speech
TOKYO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Japanese 10-year government bond yields rose to a fresh 17-year peak on Friday, tracking a rise in U.S. Treasury yields as investors braced for a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the U.S. central bank's Jackson Hole symposium.
Fri, Aug 22
Asian shares choppy, dollar steady as traders await Powell speech
SINGAPORE, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asia edged higher in a shaky start on Friday as anxious traders awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole symposium.
Fri, Aug 22
Wall Street closes down as investors brace for Powell's speech
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday as investors feared potentially hawkish remarks by the Federal Reserve chair on Friday that could spark volatility, while big-box retailer Walmart's quarterly results dampened sentiment.
Fri, Aug 22
Ross Stores tops quarterly profit estimates as shoppers seek discount apparel
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Ross Stores ROST.O on Thursday topped quarterly profit estimates and reinstated its annual earnings forecast, betting on demand for discounted apparel and accessories as tariffs raise retail prices during the holiday season.
Fri, Aug 22
Global equities retreat, as oil and dollar advance
NEW YORK/PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Global equities fell on Thursday on investor jitters around the Federal Reserve's three-day annual Jackson Hole symposium, as gold prices eased under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar.
Fri, Aug 22
Trump administration not eyeing equity in companies that are increasing US investment, WSJ reports
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering taking equity stakes in companies receiving funds from the 2022 CHIPS Act but has no plans to seek shares in bigger semiconductor firms that are increasing their U.S. investments, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday...
Fri, Aug 22
Nvidia orders halt to H20 chip production after China directive, The Information says
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O has told some of its component suppliers to suspend production work related to H20, its AI chip tailor-made for the Chinese market, The Information reported on Thursday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the communications.
Fri, Aug 22
Fed's Schmid says no urgency to cut interest rates but more data to come
JACKSON, Wyoming, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Kansas City Fed president Jeffrey Schmid said on Thursday there seems no rush to cut interest rates, with inflation still above the central bank's 2% target and the labor market still in solid shape. "I think we're in a really good spot and I thin...
Thu, Aug 21
Boeing in talks to sell up to 500 jets to China, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N is in talks to sell as many as 500 jets to China, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of the U.S. planemaker rose 2% before the market open as the potential order would be China's first major purchase of Boeing jets si...
Thu, Aug 21
CORRECTED-FOCUS-Battling unregulated vapes, Big Tobacco tries a new strategy: joining in
Big Tobacco has long argued unlicenced vapes are illegalWith sales under pressure, the industry is shifting its stanceBAT plans to pilot new vape, lacking required licenceCampaigners say plans unlawful and risk public health By Emma Rumney LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco BATS....
Thu, Aug 21
[Reuters Analysis] Asia's imports of US LNG to surge, but likely not enough for Trump: Russell
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia, Aug 21 (Reuters) - There are early signs that some Asian countries are stepping up their imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of trade deals with President Donald Trump.Asia's imports of the super-chilled fuel are on track to hit an eight...
Thu, Aug 21
Japan's Nikkei falls as tech shares track US peers lower
TOKYO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking U.S. peers lower.
Thu, Aug 21
Dollar drifts, Asian stocks mixed as markets brace for Jackson Hole
TOKYO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hovered below a one-week high on Thursday and Asian stock markets were broadly mixed as investors braced for three days of potentially market-moving news from the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole.
Thu, Aug 21
Taiwan's 2026 defence spending to exceed 3% of GDP, Central News Agency reports
TAIPEI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan's cabinet will propose defence spending of T$949.5 billion ($31.27 billion) for next year, accounting for 3.32% of gross domestic product, the official Central News Agency reported on Thursday.The budget includes funding for the coast guard, veterans and special...
Thu, Aug 21
Meta freezes AI hiring, WSJ reports
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O has paused hiring in its artificial intelligence division after bringing on more than 50 researchers and engineers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Thu, Aug 21
Nasdaq, S&P 500 end lower as investors sell tech, buy less pricey sectors
Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell on Wednesday as investors sold tech stocks and moved into less highly valued sectors, as they also awaited remarks from Federal Reserve officials at their Jackson Hole symposium this week.
Thu, Aug 21
Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds since inauguration, disclosure shows
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has bought more than $100 million in company, state and municipal bonds since taking office in January, according to new disclosures which shed further light on the vast holdings of America’s billionaire president.
Thu, Aug 21
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Vance says Europe will have to take 'lion's share' of burden for Ukrainian security
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday European countries will have to take the "lion's share" of the burden of Ukraine's security guarantees.
Thu, Aug 21
