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US producer prices surge more than expected
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, suggesting a broader pickup in inflation in the months ahead.The producer price index for final demand jumped 0.9% last month after being unchanged in June, the Lab
Thu, Aug 14
US Treasury's Bessent says rate cut could start at 25 basis points
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said conditions now appear more favorable for an interest rate cut, and that the central bank could "start with 25 (basis points) and then accelerate." "The conditions now are slightly more favorable for a c...
Thu, Aug 14
Foxconn sees robust AI demand as second-quarter profit tops forecast
Q2 net profit up 27% on-year, beating market forecastsFoxconn bullish on AI server demandWarns of challenge from tariffs, currency exchange rateBy Wen-Yee Lee and Faith Hung TAIPEI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Foxconn on Thursday forecast a significant rise in third-quarter revenue as the world's bigg...
Thu, Aug 14
Fed's Daly says 50 basis point rate cut next month doesn't seem warranted, WSJ reports
Aug 14 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly has pushed back against the need for an interest rate cut of 50 basis points at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Thu, Aug 14
Trump-fueled crypto frenzy sparks rush to Wall Street IPOs
By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant Aug 14 (Reuters) - After years of sitting on the sidelines, U.S. crypto companies are lining up to go public, buoyed by friendly policies under President Donald Trump's second administration that have pushed the value of global cryptocurrencies to a record $4...
Thu, Aug 14
South Korea to announce plan to restructure petrochemical sector facing 'grave' situation
Petrochemical exports have fallen amid global oversupplySouth Korea is a major naphtha importer, crucial for global oil marketsConcerns over financial health of large petrochemical company YNCCSouth Korean president supports tax incentives, regulatory changes SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - South Korea...
Thu, Aug 14
PRECIOUS-Gold extends rise on Fed rate-cut hopes, softer dollar
Dollar hovers near multi-week lowsFocus on US PPI, jobless claims data Palladium up more than 1%By Brijesh Patel Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gold extended gains to a third session on Thursday, supported by rising expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September following tame ...
Thu, Aug 14
[Reuters Analysis] Trump's data war risks creating false calm: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Political pressure on government statisticians and private forecasters risks sending markets down a rabbit-hole, which could suppress volatility today but lead to seismic reality checks in the future.U.S. President Donald Trump has side-swiped both private
Thu, Aug 14
[Reuters Breakingviews] Tencent provides a timely AI reality check
By Robyn MakHONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Tencent's 0700.HK latest financial results will bolster the case for both artificial intelligence optimists and sceptics. The $683 billion Chinese video-games group delivered an impressive 15% year-on-year jump in revenue in the June quarte...
Thu, Aug 14
'Tesla shame' bypasses Norway as sales jump despite Musk's politics
Tesla faces declining sales over CEO's right-wing politicsNorway bucks trend, with 24% sales growth in first half of yearCompany helped by deep ties to Norway, analysts sayTesla launches promotions in face of growing competitionBy Marie Mannes SKI, Norway, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Like many Norwegi...
Thu, Aug 14
JGBs fall as Bessent's 'behind the curve' comments drive BOJ rate hike bets
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell on Thursday as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments stoked expectations of a policy shift by the Bank of Japan.The five-year yield JP5YTN=JBTC rose 3.5 basis points (bps) to 1.1%, its highest level in two wee...
Thu, Aug 14
Chinese PC maker Lenovo says US-China tariff pause a positive sign
By Che Pan and Brenda Goh BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's Lenovo 0992.HK said on Thursday the tariff pause between Washington and Beijing was positive and growth in China's AI infrastructure remained strong despite U.S.-China tech tensions."The truce is a positive situation,"...
Thu, Aug 14
Fed rate-cut drumbeat pegs back dollar; Asian stocks take a breather
SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was under pressure on Thursday as traders piled into wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month, powering Bitcoin to a record high, while a blistering rally in regional stocks took a breather.
Thu, Aug 14
North Korea says South Korea's peace overtures a 'pipedream'
SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The North Korean leader's powerful sister said on Thursday that the country has never taken down propaganda loudspeakers and will not do so, calling South Korea's belief that Pyongyang was responding to its peace overtures a "pipedream."
Thu, Aug 14
Japan's Nikkei slips from record peak amid overheating concerns
TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Thursday, pulling back from a record high seen in the previous session, as investors locked in profits following six consecutive days of gains amid growing concerns over market overheating.As of 0009 GMT, the Nikkei .N225 was down...
Thu, Aug 14
Bessent says Japan 'behind the curve' in monetary tightening, in Bloomberg interview
TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Japan is being late in handling monetary tightening during an interview with Bloomberg Television.Bessent also said that U.S. Treasury yields are feeling the impact of overseas developments, including from Japan and Germany."Th...
Thu, Aug 14
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new closing highs on rate cut hopes
NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The benchmark S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes hit new closing highs for the second straight day on Wednesday on hopes that the Federal Reserve was getting close to a monetary easing cycle.
Thu, Aug 14
Crypto exchange Bullish valued at nearly $13.2 billion in blowout NYSE debut
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency exchange operator Bullish BLSH.N was valued at about $13.16 billion after its shares more than doubled in their NYSE debut on Wednesday, underscoring investor confidence in the sector and lifting prospects for future U.S. listings by other digital asset firms.
Thu, Aug 14
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures at record highs on September rate cut expectations
Futures up: Dow 0.23%, S&P 500 0.17%, Nasdaq 0.23% Aug 13 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes were pinned at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by increasing confidence that the Federal Reserve could restart its monetary policy easing cycle next month.Signs that...
Wed, Aug 13
World shares hit record as rate hopes, inflation data buoy sentiment
LONDON/TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Global share markets hit a record and the dollar was subdued on Wednesday, as investors cheered mild inflation data and signs of resilience in major economies, and expectations of a U.S. rate buoyed demand for riskier assets.
Wed, Aug 13
