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Japanese stocks hit by third week of foreign outflows as US tariffs deter investors
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japanese equity markets saw a third straight week of foreign outflows in the week through February 15, influenced by shifts in U.S. tariff policies and a strengthening yen that dampened demand for export-dependent Japanese companies.
Thu, Feb 20
Oil prices ease after report of US crude inventories rise
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after an industry report showed a build in U.S. crude stockpiles and as tariff concerns weighed on sentiment, falling back from gains made in the previous session on worries over supply disruptions in Russia.
Thu, Feb 20
Japanese shares fall over 1% on stronger yen, US tariff worries
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japanese shares fell more than 1% on Thursday, as automakers declined due to a stronger yen, while investors assessed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat.
Thu, Feb 20
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged as expected in Feb
China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Thursday, showing authorities are going slow with monetary stimulus as they prioritise financial and currency stability.
Thu, Feb 20
Yen rises, dollar steady as traders assess tariff risk, policy outlook
The yen firmed and the U.S. dollar held steady on Thursday as investors pondered what U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff agenda would mean for the global economy and how it could affect the interest rate outlook for major central banks.
Thu, Feb 20
Australia dollar gets limited lift from strong jobs data, kiwi calm
The Australian dollar got limited lift on Thursday from a still-strong jobs report that failed to move the dial on the already limited chance of more policy easing soon, while the kiwi dollar weathered another outsized rate cut extremely well.
Thu, Feb 20
Trump tariff worries keep gold near record high level
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, hovering near their all-time highs as concerns persisted over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff strategies, which could fuel inflation and escalate a global trade war.
Thu, Feb 20
[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
