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[Reuters Analysis] Hedge funds tailor win-win bets on China
Global hedge funds keen to navigate U.S.-China trade tensions are amassing Chinese stock bets in the hopes of making huge profits if Beijing forms a pact with Donald Trump, or if the rest of the world and China unite against the U.S. president.
Thu, Feb 20

[Reuters Analysis] Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago, then-U.S. President Joe Biden took a firm stand in solidarity with Kyiv, forged a bulwark of European allies and set veteran advisers to the task of isolating Moscow economically and diplomatically.
Thu, Feb 20

Global shares fall as traders weigh Trump's tariff threats
An index of global shares was lower on Wednesday, pressured by choppy trading on Wall Street and a dip in European stocks, as U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports injected a sense of caution into the markets.
Thu, Feb 20

Palantir falls after Pentagon eyes funding cuts to some parts of military by 8%
Shares of data analytics company Palantir Technologies PLTR.O fall 4.7% to $106.9 in after-hours trade; U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asks parts of the military to propose what could be cut as part of a potential 8% spending reduction for them over each of the next five years.
Thu, Feb 20

Pentagon orders budget revamp to reinvest $50 billion into Trump defense priorities
The Pentagon said on Wednesday it was directing military leaders to draw up a list of potential cuts totaling about $50 billion from the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026 to be redirected into President Donald Trump's priorities for national defense.
Thu, Feb 20

Oil holds near one-week high on supply concerns, sanctions on Russia eyed
Trump tell Ukraine to secure a peace deal fastRussia says Ukraine attack cut oil flows on pipe from KazakhstanCold US weather froze oil wells in North Dakota, cutting supplyUS oil inventory data from API and EIA upcomingAdds latest pricesBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices h...
Wed, Feb 19

Russian wealth fund sees US companies returning in 2025
US companies could return in Q2, Dmitriev saysRussian and US officials speak in Saudi ArabiaMany companies left Russia after the 2022 invasionUS companies have lost $324 billion by leaving - DmitrievAdds new quotes from Dmitriev in paragraphs 4-5, changes sourcingBy Guy Faulconbridge and Gleb Bryans...
Wed, Feb 19

Musk's X in talks to raise money at $44 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
Adds details on valuation of Musk's companies in paragraph 4, background throughout Feb 19 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's X social media platform is in talks to raise money from investors at a $44 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Mus...
Wed, Feb 19

Penumbra rises after Q4 results, brokerages turn bullish
Medical equipment maker Penumbra PEN.N rise 8.39% to $293.90 in premarket trading
Wed, Feb 19

Trump Media sues Brazilian supreme court justice, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group DJT.O has sued Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes in U.S. federal court in Florida, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Wed, Feb 19

Hong Kong expands virtual asset push with new licensing, trading options
Hong Kong working to become Asian digital asset hubFinancial regulator to launch new licensing regimesAnalysts see city's push as clue to China's plans Adds SFC statement, background and quote on China in paragraphs 2, 13-15By Summer Zhen and Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hong...
Wed, Feb 19

RPT-COLUMN-Scramble for alternatives to Wall St finally underway: Mike Dolan
Repeats for early U.S. readership, no change to text.By Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Global investors finally appear to be doubting the wisdom of keeping all their eggs in one basket. A decade of exceptional U.S. investment returns may therefore be cresting just as Donald Trump's ...
Wed, Feb 19

Vietnam parliament approves 2025 growth target, paves way for Starlink entry
Updates with comment on broadband services in paragraph 3, more detail HANOI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Vietnam's National Assembly on Wednesday approved raising the economic growth target for this year and backed major infrastructure projects, including a rail link to China and the construction of...
Wed, Feb 19

EU envoys agree ban on Russian aluminium imports in new sanctions package
Adds comment from EU commission president in par 3, more detail on shadow fleet in par 8By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - EU envoys on Wednesday agreed on a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, EU diplomats said, including a ban on primary aluminium imports, sales of gaming console...
Wed, Feb 19
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[Reuters Analysis] Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago, then-U.S. President Joe Biden took a firm stand in solidarity with Kyiv, forged a bulwark of European allies and set veteran advisers to the task of isolating Moscow economically and diplomatically.
Wed, Feb 19

JGB yields fall after BOJ board member remarks less hawkish than expected
Japanese government bond yields fell on Wednesday as investors bought back bonds after they found remarks from a Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member were not as hawkish as the market had expected.
Wed, Feb 19

Euro zone bond yields rise for fourth day, defence spending in focus
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields rose for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as investors focused on potential extra borrowing to fund higher defence spending amid U.S.-Russia talks over the war in Ukraine.
Wed, Feb 19

METALS-LME copper eases on Trump's tariff threats on autos, semiconductors
Updates with mid-session trading Feb 19 (Reuters) - London copper eased on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on automobiles and semiconductor chips raised concerns of about metal demand.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) CMCU3 eased 0.2...
Wed, Feb 19

RUBBER-Japan futures pare gains as US auto tariff threats outweigh supply concerns
Japanese rubber futures retreated on Wednesday, as fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump on automobiles dampened demand prospects for the tyre-making material, outweighing supply woes in top producer Thailand.
Wed, Feb 19

Japanese shares skid as Trump's tariff threat weighs on automakers
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by a decline in automakers after U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariff threat.
The Nikkei share average .N225 ended 0.27% lower at 39,164.61. The broader Topix .TOPX mirrored the drop to end at 2,767.25.
Wed, Feb 19
