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US examines equity stake in chip makers for CHIPS Act cash grants, sources say
Lutnick seeks equity stake in chip firms for CHIPS Act grantsBessent supports Intel investment to stabilize chip productionNon-voting stake proposed, no control over company operationsBy Andrea Shalal, David Shepardson, Nandita Bose and Max A. Cherney WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - ...
Wed, Aug 20
NZ central bank cuts rates to 3-year low, flags more easing; kiwi tumbles
RBNZ cuts rates by 25 bps, signals more reductionsWarns of global, domestic headwinds to growthTwo of the RBNZ's six committee members voted for 50 bps cutNZ dlr and swaps tumble as markets surprised by dovish toneBy Lucy CraymerWELLINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank cut i...
Wed, Aug 20
US budget deficit forecast $1 trillion higher over next decade, watchdog says
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. federal budget deficits will be nearly $1 trillion higher over the next decade than projected in January by the Congressional Budget Office as a result of tax and spending legislation and tariffs, a budget watchdog said on Wednesday.
Wed, Aug 20
Japan's Nikkei falls for second day on lower chip shares
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a second day on Wednesday, coming off of record highs and dragged lower by chip-related companies.SoftBank Group 9984.T plunged 7.6%, while Advantest 6857.T, a maker of chip-testing equipment, lost 6.1%. The losses...
Wed, Aug 20
Japan's exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify
TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as the impact of U.S. tariffs intensified, raising concerns about the outlook for the export-reliant economy.
Wed, Aug 20
Asia shares slip, dollar steadies ahead of Jackson Hole
SINGAPORE, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained some ground ahead of a key meeting of central bankers later in the week.
Wed, Aug 20
Oil prices rise after supply concerns resurface as Ukraine peace talks stall
BEIJING, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns are resurfacing while peace talks ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine are likely to take longer, leaving in place sanctions on Russian crude and raising the chance of further restrictions on its buyers.
Wed, Aug 20
Japan's Nikkei falls a 2nd day, led lower by chip shares
TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a second day on Wednesday, coming off of record highs and dragged lower by chip-related companies.
Wed, Aug 20
Nasdaq tumbles as Jackson Hole jitters hit tech stocks
Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq and S&P 500 slid on Tuesday driven by tech stocks, as investors gear up for what Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will say about the path of interest rates at a key conference later in the week.
Wed, Aug 20
Japan's Nikkei to ease off record peak as trade honeymoon fades
TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average .N225 will likely ease off recent record highs toward year-end, according to strategists in a Reuters poll, though much depends on a fragile trade agreement with the United States.
Wed, Aug 20
Australia shares set to inch higher at open, NZ slips
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australian shares are likely to edge higher at open on Wednesday after data on Tuesday showed local consumer sentiment improved sharply in August, while investors globally await U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments later this week.
Wed, Aug 20
Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received CHIPS Act funds, sources say
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the federal government taking equity stakes in computer chip manufacturers that receive CHIPS Act funding to build factories in the country, two sources said.
Wed, Aug 20
Bessent says US has had very good talks with China on tariffs
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News on Tuesday that the United States has had very good talks with China regarding tariffs as the countries attempt to reach a trade deal during a 90-day pause in tariff implementation.
Wed, Aug 20
Intel gets $2 billion lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investment
SoftBank to become 6th largest Intel shareholder, according to LSEG dataSoftBank not seeking board seat or committing to buy Intel chips, says sourceIntel shares rise ~7%; SoftBank shares close down 4%By Jaspreet Singh, Max A. Cherney and Anton Bridge Aug 19 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O is getting a ...
Tue, Aug 19
Markets, Trump in delicate policy dance
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has faced little opposition in his drive to rip up the global economic rule book, whether from his fellow Republicans, political opponents or institutional guard rails. The only exception has been "the market"....
Tue, Aug 19
BREAKINGVIEWS-SoftBank throws Intel its next-best lifeline
By Robyn Mak HONG KONG, Aug 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Finally, some good news for Intel's INTC.O beleaguered new boss. Since taking over the struggling chipmaker in March, Lip-Bu Tan has faced U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to step down, a credit-rating downgrade, deteriorating ...
Tue, Aug 19
JGBs fall after weaker-than-expected 20-year bond auction
By Junko FujitaTOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell on Tuesday after a 20-year bond auction drew weaker-than-expected demand.The 20-year JGB yield JP20YTN=JBTC rose 2 basis points (bps) to 2.595%. The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2.5 bps to 1.595%, its highest since July 2
Tue, Aug 19
WRAPUP 11-US would help assure Ukraine's security in a peace deal, Trump tells Zelenskiy
Trump says U.S. would help Europe provide security for Ukraine Zelenskiy welcomes 'strong signal' from TrumpEuropean leaders push for ceasefire ahead of any peace dealBy Andrea Shalal and Max Hunder WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelens...
Tue, Aug 19
Japan's Nikkei slips from record high as investors weigh Wall Street lull
TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slipped from a record high to trade flat on Tuesday, as investors weighed Wall Street's muted overnight finish, raising concerns that markets have advanced too far, too fast.
Tue, Aug 19
Shein weighs China relocation to ease path for Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group has considered relocating its headquarters back to China in an effort to gain Beijing authorities' approval for its planned Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
Tue, Aug 19
