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Oil settles higher on fresh Iran sanctions, Iraq commitment to OPEC+
US imposes additional sanctions targeting Iranian oil industryIraq reaffirms commitment to OPEC+ agreementCrude market structure implies near-term supply tightnessWar in Ukraine remains in focusTrump says US 'on time' with tariffs against Canada, MexicoUpdates with settlement pricesBy Shariq...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
METALS-Copper prices slip on tariff threat and Chinese inventories
Updates pricesBy Pratima DesaiLONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Copper prices slipped on Monday as traders focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and changing demand signals from inventories in top consumer China.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.8% a...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Apple to invest $500bn in US expansion, adding 20,000 jobs and AI facilities
Investing.com -- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced plans to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, marking its largest-ever domestic investment. The initiative will focus on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and advanced manufacturing, creating around 20,000 new jobsInvesting.com
Mon, Feb 24
AUD/USD falls back from 0.6400 as US Dollar bounces back
AUD/USD retreats from 0.6400 as the US Dollar recovers its intraday losses. Investors digest weak preliminary US S&P Global PMI data for February. Going forward, Australian monthly CPI data for January will influence RBA’s policy outlook.
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Mon, Feb 24
U.S. government workers to be put on administrative leave if they don't return to the office, Musk says
Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Elon Musk said on Monday that starting this week, government workers would be put on administrative leave if they fail to return to the office.Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
USD is trading steady on the day – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is little changed in quiet trade. Overnight price action saw the Euro (EUR) advance in response to the anticipated win for the center-right in Germany’s federal election but the result was largely as expected, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
Explosive projectiles thrown at Russian Consulate in France
Adds police confirmation of incident, updates detailsMARSEILLE, France, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Three projectiles were thrown over the perimeter wall of Russia's consulate in the southern French port city of Marseille on Monday, two of which exploded, Marseille police said.The incendiary devices were...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Gold has wild ride with US Dollar pressured by German election outcome
Gold price pops near 0.50% in the early European session on Monday. Although the Far-Right AfD has gained 20% of votes, the CDU has booked a comfortable lead. US Dollar Index drops, opening room for Gold to tick higher.
Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
EUR/USD falls back amid fears over German economic outlook
EUR/USD surrenders most of its initial gains as the US Dollar bounces back. Market participants worry that potential German coalition government formation will unlikely uplift the economy. Weak US private business activity data weighed on the US Dollar.
Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
DeepSeek Shakes NVIDIA's Moat, Jensen Huang: Computing Remains the Future
The DeepSeek model, which has swept the globe with its low computing power cost, once caused NVIDIA's market value to experience the largest drop in the history of the US stock market. NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, recently responded for the first time to the impact of DeepSeek on the company.TradingKey
Mon, Feb 24
Pound Sterling outperforms US Dollar as Fed dovish bets rise on weak US Services PMI
The Pound Sterling jumps to near 1.2700 against a weakened US Dollar after a sharp slowdown in US services sector data for February. Traders expect the BoE to cut interest rates two times more this year. This week, investors will focus on the US Durable Goods and PCE inflation data for January.
Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
As US Exceptionalism Fades, Are Chinese and European Stock Markets the Promising Choices?
As domestic economic data in the U.S. begins to deteriorate, the impact of DeepSeek's technological prowess and the uncertainties surrounding European elections gradually recede. The U.S. stock market now faces tremendous internal and external pressures, with Wall Street actively seeking...
Dogecoin Warning: One Level Could Trigger A Surge, Says Analyst
In his latest livestream, crypto chartist Kevin drilled down on Dogecoin’s price action, stressing both caution and optimism for the popular meme coin. Speaking to his YouTube audience, Kevin acknowledged Dogecoin’s history of dramatic price swings yet underlined that critical technical levels could
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Mon, Feb 24
EUR/GBP rises to near 0.8300 following Germany’s conservative victory
EUR/GBP climbs as market sentiment improves after Germany’s conservative election victory. Investors focus on the coalition-building process, with strong leadership viewed as essential for driving key fiscal reforms in Germany. The Pound Sterling may find support as expectations for a Bank of Englan
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Mon, Feb 24
METALS-London copper edges lower as US tariff concerns loom
Updates prices, adds dollar moves in paragraphs 5-6 NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - London copper eased on Monday as nervousness crept into metal demand after U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats to raise tariffs, although a weaker dollar capped the losses.Three-month copper on the Lond...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Russian diplomat says talks with US did not offer more clarity on Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, RIA reports
MOSCOW, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Russia-U.S. talks held in Riyadh last week did not offer greater clarity about U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat told the RIA news agency in remarks published on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
