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TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say
SHANGHAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - TikTok is laying off global staff at its trust and safety unit which handles content moderation as part of a restructuring, three sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies were to meet in South Africa on Thursday and Friday, amid tensions between members over the Ukraine war, trade disputes and with the top U.S. diplomat staying away owing to a feud with the hosts.Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Airbus sees uptick in 2025 jet deliveries but flags new charges
Airbus reports 2024 earnings in line with market forecastsDelays A350 freighter by about a year to H2 2027Takes new Space charge of 300 million eurosHighlights risks on A400M military aircraft amid weak ordersAdds CEO quote, analysts' comments in paragraphs 7-9, share move in last paragraphBy Gi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Euro zone bond yields steady, defence spending in focus
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields stabilised on Thursday, after rising for four days, as markets awaited more clarity around the prospects of increased defence spending in Europe. Traders also assessed minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's January policy meeting, published on...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Prediction markets expect DOGE will cut more jobs in 2025
According to prediction markets, Kalshi forecasts that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will cut 317,000 government employees in 2025. The agency has already fired thousands of government employees and offered others deferred resignation proposals.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Gold hits new record-high, USD struggles to find direction
While major currency pairs are having a tough time making a decisive move in either direction, Gold extends its uptrend to a new record-high on Thursday. The US economic calendar will feature the weekly Initial Jobless Claims report and the European Commission will publish the preliminary Consumer C
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Thu, Feb 20
Inflation Heats Up! Bitcoin Reserve Breakthrough! Is BTC Price About to Break $100,000?
The minutes from the Federal Reserve's meeting indicate rising inflation concerns and new developments in Bitcoin strategic reserves, boosting Bitcoin's price rebound. But can it break the $100,000 mark?
TradingKey
Thu, Feb 20
Japan's Nikkei ends at over 2-week low on stronger yen, US tariff worries
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell over 1% to end at a more-than two-week-low on Thursday, as automakers declined due to a stronger yen, while investors assessed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat.Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Waterdrop Partners with DeepSeek to Revolutionize Insurance Services with AI-Powered Experts
BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop" or the "Company") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform specializing in insurance and healthcare services with a positive social impact, announced its strategic integration of DeepSeek, marking a significant ...PR Newswire
Thu, Feb 20
RBNZ’s Hawkesby: New Zealand’s economy is well-placed to respond to trade shocks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said in an interview on Thursday that “New Zealand is well-placed to respond to trade shocks.” Market reaction NZD/USD holds higher ground near 0.5720 following these above comments, up 0.26% on the day.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 20
Elon Musk's DOGE Division Makes Bold Move, and President Trump Fully Supports It!
Elon Musk has proposed returning a portion of the funds saved from the federal cost-cutting plan to taxpayers, a move that has drawn widespread opposition. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his support.
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Thu, Feb 20
Trump adds lumber to list of goods facing tariffs over 'next month or sooner'
Lumber could see 25% tariffs in early AprilTrump sees tariffs raising big revenuesAdds details on lumber tariffsBy Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will announce fresh tariffs over the next month or sooner, ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Russia says has taken back 800 square km of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
Russian forces have taken back more than 800 square km (309 square miles) of territory from Ukraine in the Kursk region of western Russia, or about 64% of the total taken by Ukraine since an incursion began last year, a top Russian general said.Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
