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Yen firms as investors gird for political uncertainty
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuters) - The yen firmed on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house as investors braced for a period of policy paralysis and market tumult in the world's fourth-largest economy ahead of a deadline on tariff negotiations with the U.S.
Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Japan's shaky government loses upper house control
Ruling coalition loses majority in upper chamberPM Ishiba says he will stay on as premier Opposition parties make gains with pledges for tax cutsJapan faces August 1 deadline on US tariffsFringe anti-immigration party makes gainsBy Mariko Katsumura and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - J...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Japan PM says he intends to stay on after election defeat, citing tariff talks
TOKYO, July 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his intention to stay in the position on Sunday, after his ruling Liberal Democratic Party is projected to lose the upper house majority at Sunday's election.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
US stock futures hold steady as traders brace for big tech earnings
US stock futures were largely flat Sunday night as investors prepared for a critical week of corporate earnings. Traders especially focus on results from major tech giants that could shape the market’s next move.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jul 21
Microsoft alerts businesses, governments to server software attack
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O has issued an alert about "active attacks" on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and it recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately.
Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Crypto sector breaches $4 trillion in market value during pivotal week
July 18 (Reuters) - The crypto sector's market value hit $4 trillion on Friday, according to CoinGecko, marking a milestone that reflects its shift from a nascent asset class to a central part of the global investment landscape.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
China's exports of rare earth magnets to the US surge in June
BEIJING, July 20 (Reuters) - China's exports of rare earth magnets to the United States in June soared to more than seven times their May level, marking a sharp recovery in the flow of critical minerals used in electric vehicles and wind turbines after a Sino-U.S. trade deal.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Oil steadies as mixed US economic and tariff news offset new Russia sanctions
US consumer sentiment up, but homebuilding dropsUS Trump seeking minimum tariffs on EU EU to stop importing fuels from RussiaChevron closes Hess acquisition after arbitration win By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - Crude oil futures were little changed on Friday on mixed U.S. econom...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Talen Energy shares soar to all-time high on prospect of data center deals
By Pooja Menon and Arunima Kumar July 18 (Reuters) - Shares of Talen Energy TLN.O jumped more than 23% on Friday to a record high, a day after the power producer announced deals worth $3.5 billion to buy two gas-fired plants as it looks to meet growing power demand from data centers.Talen on Thu...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
3M sees smaller tariff hit on 2025 profit amid easing US-China trade tensions
3M raises full-year profit forecast amid easing trade tensionsCo cuts 2025 tariff net impact estimate to 10 cents per shareTariff to hit 3M's profits mainly in second halfBy Aishwarya Jain July 18 (Reuters) - 3M MMM.N raised its full-year profit forecast and projected a smaller tariff-related...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Chevron closes Hess acquisition after winning Exxon legal battle
Hess takeover is one of largest energy deals in decadesChevron CEO's strategy hinged on completing acquistionExxon says it disagrees with arbitration court decisionShares in Chevron, Exxon down in early tradeBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, July 18 (Reuters) - Chevron CVX.N closed its $55 billion ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
US natgas prices climb 2% to 3-week high as heat boosts air conditioning demand
July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a three-week high as hot weather forces power generators to burn lots of gas to keep air conditioners humming and a slow but steady rise in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
US STOCKS-Wall Street set for tepid open as Netflix fails to ignite
July 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street geared up for a subdued start on Friday, with investors weighing a week of mixed economic signals and earnings reports, while Netflix's blockbuster profit failed to spark much excitement.Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Cryptocurrency Revaluation? Total Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion Milestone — Traders Eye $140K Bitcoin, $4K Ethereum
TradingKey - On Thursday, July 17, major cryptocurrencies surged as the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed three key crypto bills — setting the stage for a potential regulatory overhaul and a new wave of institutional adoption.How Sam Altman Becomes Trump’s New AI Bro — Replacing Elon Musk in the AI Power Play
TradingKey - Following Crypto Week, the AI Week is set to take center stage. All eyes and ears are now on President Donald Trump’s upcoming AI strategy announcement and Sam Altman’s keynote speech before the Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting. Market observers now believe that Altman has replaced
TradingKey
Fri, Jul 18
Before the July FOMC: Fed Officials Remain Divided — Is Tariff-Driven Inflation or Labor Market Weakness the Bigger Threat?
TradingKey - While the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold rates steady at its July 30 meeting, internal disagreements among policymakers over the tariff impact on inflation and the deteriorating labor market remain unresolved. As the meeting approaches, hawks and doves are still locked inTradingKey
Fri, Jul 18
Battery Materials Stocks Rally Globally as US Imposes 93.5% Levy on China Graphite Imports
TradingKey - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary ruling on July 17, deciding to impose a 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on imported anode-grade graphite from China. Combined with existing tariffs, the effective tax rate for importing such graphite will reach 160%.TradingKey
Fri, Jul 18
