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Oil flat as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise
Russia-Ukraine peace talks face setbacks, impacting oil pricesMiddle East tensions rise with Saudi airstrikes in YemenGlobal oil market oversupply may limit price increasesBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil was steady after a choppy session on Tuesday as investors weighed d...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Meta to buy Chinese founded startup Manus to boost advanced AI
Manus valued at $2 billion to $3 billion, source saysMeta to integrate Manus into its products, including Meta AIManus raised $75 million this year, led by Benchmark Dec 30 (Reuters) - Meta META.O said on Monday it would acquire Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the techno...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Stocks ease, but eye double-digit gains in 2025 on AI-driven inflows
KOSPI on track for best year since 1999Thai baht up 0.3%Ringgit eyes best year since 2017By Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 30 (Reuters) - Asian stocks pulled back slightly on Tuesday as investors held off big bets at the end of 2025, though most of them remained on track for robust double-digit annual gai...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Chicago wheat falls as traders assess Ukraine peace talks developments
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures slipped for a third straight session on Tuesday, as traders assessed developments surrounding the Ukraine peace talks and abundant global supplies kept the market under pressure.Corn prices remained steady in light trading, while soybeans posted slig...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Gold rebounds as safe-haven flows support demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) edges higher above $4,350 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The precious metal recovers some lost ground after falling 4.5% in the previous session, which was gold's largest single-day loss since October.
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Tue, Dec 30
Stocks poised for strong end to year; silver, gold stabilise after sharp slump
Asian shares steadied on Tuesday as investors counted bumper gains heading into year-end trade, while silver and gold found their footing after a sharp pullback from record highs took some froth off the precious metals' searing rally.Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Novo and Lilly cut prices of weight-loss drugs in China
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO and Eli Lilly LLY.N are lowering prices of their top-selling obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro in China, according to the Danish drugmaker and Chinese drug suppliers. Novo did not give details on the new prices, but media outlet Yicai reported earlier tha...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
WRAPUP 5-Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Russia says Ukraine attacked one of Putin's residencesUkraine denies accusation as fabrication to block peaceTrump says he was 'angry' when Putin told him about alleged attackUkraine says territorial issue remains unresolved MOSCOW/KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Russia accused Ukraine on Mo...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
US allots at least $147 million per state for rural health in 2026
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will award between $147 million and $281 million to each U.S. state in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and the quality of services, a senior White House aide said on Monday.The initiative, authorized bReuters
Tue, Dec 30
SoftBank to buy DigitalBridge in $4 billion deal to bolster AI infrastructure push
DigitalBridge shares rise 10% after deal announcementCEO Marc Ganzi to continue leading DigitalBridge as a separate platformSoftBank aims to capitalize on AI demand surgeBy Akash SriramDec 29 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group 9984.T will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group DBRG.N inReuters
Tue, Dec 30
Yen strengthens after BOJ minutes, markets gauge intervention odds
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The yen strengthened on Monday in light holiday trading, on track for its fifth gain in six sessions as markets weighed the timing of additional interest rate hikes in Japan and the chances of intervention.
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Tue, Dec 30
Copper spikes to record near $13,000 before paring gains
By Eric Onstad LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Copper prices spiked on Monday to a record just shy of $13,000 a metric ton as the London market raced to catch up with gains in China and the U.S. while it was closed on Friday.LME copper has climbed by 41% this year, fuelled by worries about shortages aReuters
Tue, Dec 30
U.S. stocks close below record highs, world indexes set for double-digit 2025 gains
Precious metals tumble from record highs on Ukraine peace deal uncertaintyDollar stays under pressure on rate cut wagers Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions heat upBy Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dipped on Monday and gold tumbled from all-time highs at the top of a hReuters
Tue, Dec 30
Trump threatens to sue Fed's Powell, will announce replacement next month
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat to bring a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for what he called "gross incompetence" related to Powell's management of renovations at the Fed's Washington headquarters.S...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N was given an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida."This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation,...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs US support and he does not trust Putin
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Fox News that Ukraine cannot win its war against Russia without U.S. support and that he does not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin."Can we win without American support? No," Zelenskiy said in an interview on Fo...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Meta META.O said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms.Tech giants such as Meta have been ramping up AI investments through strategic acquisitions and taleReuters
Tue, Dec 30
Trump says US and Ukraine 'a lot closer' on peace deal but "thorny issues" remain
Zelenskiy sees agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine Future of Donbas and other territory sought by Russia remains unsettledTrump spoke with Putin ahead of meeting on SundayBy Andrea Shalal and Gram Slattery PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunda...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
