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Kremlin says US stance on Russian oil sanctions unlikely to change
MOSCOW, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it does not expect the United States to soften its position on sanctions against Russian oil once President-elect Donald Trump takes office, despite his administration's readiness for dialogue on the Ukraine war.
Fri, Jan 17

Higher US LNG exports under Trump will benefit Japan, says utilities chief
TOKYO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A potential increase in U.S. fossil fuels production and liquefied natural gas exports under Donald Trump's incoming presidency could result in lower fuel prices, benefiting Japan, the head of the country's utilities federation said on Friday.
Fri, Jan 17

Bund yields on track for first weekly drop since early December
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Euro area benchmark Bund yields were on track for their first weekly drop since early December 2024 after U.S. inflation data drove borrowing costs lower on both sides of the Atlantic.
Fri, Jan 17

TikTok, five other Chinese firms hit by EU privacy complaints
STOCKHOLM/BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - TikTok, Shein, Xiaomi 1810.HK and three other Chinese companies were named in a privacy complaint filed on Thursday by Austrian advocacy group Noyb, which alleged the firms were unlawfully sending European Union user data to China.
Fri, Jan 17

Gold poised for third weekly gain on renewed hopes of Fed rate cuts
Fed's Waller says 3 or 4 rate cuts possible this yearSilver on track for third weekly gain in a rowPalladium faces biggest weekly decline since August Trump set to begin his second term next week Updates with mid-session trading movesBy Rahul Paswan Jan 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices hovered near a f...
Fri, Jan 17

Cautious end to week as Trump inauguration looms
Caution is likely to reign globally, with Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. President on Monday looming large and potentially bringing bombshells not only in his speech but in any immediate executive orders, which could include massive tariffs on friends and foes alike.
Fri, Jan 17

Japan's Nikkei ends lower ahead of Trump inauguration; firmer yen hurts exporters
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Friday amid caution ahead of market reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural speech next week, while a stronger yen hurt exporters' shares.
Fri, Jan 17

JGB yields track U.S. Treasury yields lower
TOKYO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields slipped on Friday after U.S. Treasury yields fell overnight following remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicating that multiple U.S. rate cuts were possible this yearThe two-year JGB yield JP2YTN=JBTC fell 1 basis poin
Fri, Jan 17

China's population falls for a third consecutive year
HONG KONG, Jan 17 (Reuters) - China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, with the number of deaths outpacing a slight increase in births, and experts cautioning that the trend will accelerate in the coming years.
Fri, Jan 17

TSMC's US plant unlikely to get latest chip tech before Taiwan, CEO says
TAIPEI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - TSMC's new U.S. plant is unlikely to get the most advanced chip technology before factories in Taiwan due to complex compliance issues, local construction regulations and various permitting requirements, the Taiwanese company's CEO said.
Fri, Jan 17

Foreign investors turn net buyers of Japanese stocks in the week to Jan 11
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Foreign investors were net buyers of Japanese stocks in the week to Jan. 11, buoyed by a rally in chip-related shares and optimism over domestic corporate outlook.
Fri, Jan 17

UPDATE 8-TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
Trump administration mulls TikTok divestiture extensionTikTok preparing to shut US operations amid federal banSupreme Court says it may issue rulings on FridaySenator Schumer says TikTok should get time to find buyerAdds new White House comment in paragraphs 6-7By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan...
Fri, Jan 17

China's new home prices steady for the first time in 1-1/2 years after stimulus push
BEIJING, Jan 17 (Reuters) - China's new homes prices were flat month-on-month in December, official data showed on Friday, after the government rolled out multiple rounds of stimulus measures to lift the property sector from a prolonged slump.New home prices were steady in December for the first tim
Fri, Jan 17

Oil prices climb on supply fears, Fed rate cut hopes
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed on Friday, heading for a fourth weekly gain, driven by concerns over tighter supply following U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and signals from a Federal Reserve official of potential interest rate cuts. Brent crude futures L
Fri, Jan 17

South Korea investigators to request extension to Yoon's detention soon
SEOUL, Jan 17 (Reuters) - South Korean investigators are almost ready to file a request to a Seoul court to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's corruption investigation office said on Friday. Yoon's arrest is due to expire by Friday evening, an official at Corrup
Fri, Jan 17

US appeals court lifts pause on generic version of Novartis' Entresto
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 - Drugmaker MSN Pharmaceuticals cleared another hurdle on Thursday toward launching its generic version of Novartis' NOVN.S blockbuster heart-failure drug Entresto after a U.S. appeals court ended a temporary pause on MSN's launch.
Thu, Jan 16

UPDATE 10-Oil settles lower on expected halt to Houthi shipping attacks
Maritime security officials expect halt to Houthi shipping attacks Strong US retail sales report further clouds outlook for Fed rate cutsFed governor's comments ease some investors' rate-cut concernsUpdates with settlement prices for market closeBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - O...
Thu, Jan 16

UPDATE 4-Biden warns that an oligarchy is forming that threatens US democracy
President warns US of dangers of oligarchy, tech complex from Oval Office Running for reelection ushered in Trump return, critics say Biden's decades in Senate, vice presidency, White House overshadowed for now by Trump's comebackLeaves strong economy, manufacturing pickupRecasts first paragraph, a...
Thu, Jan 16

Unitedhealth Group Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Unitedhealth Group Inc UNH.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $6.81 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $6.16. The mean expectation of twenty four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $6.72 per....
Thu, Jan 16
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Gold hits one-month high as prospects for Fed cuts rise on softer US inflation data
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices firmed near one-month highs hit earlier on Thursday after a softer-than-expected core U.S. inflation print increased chances of two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, with the first likely in June.
Thu, Jan 16
