News
Important Only
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts lower below $2,900 amid profit-taking
Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower to near $2,880 due to profit-taking during the early Asian session on Monday. However, fears of a global trade war in the wake of US President Donald Trump's push for reciprocal tariffs might help limit the precious metal’s losses.
Oil settles lower, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal
US reciprocal tariff recommendations expected in AprilUkraine peace talks could pave way for Russia sanctions easingUS can apply maximum economic pressure on Iran, Treasury Secretary saysUS oil and natural gas rig count rose for a third week in a rowAdds US oil and gas rig data in paragraph 13, 14; ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Portland General Electric Co reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Portland General Electric Co POR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 72 cents. The mean expectation of eleven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 35...
Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
US looking at currency manipulation in tariff debate, Treasury chief says
Updates headline WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is looking beyond tariffs and non-tariff barriers to examine currency manipulation as it studies the issue ahead of an April deadline, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday."We're also looking at curre...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Palo Alto Networks shares slip after third-quarter guidance misses estimates
Shares in Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) slumped in premarket U.S. trading on Friday after the cybersecurity group outlined an income forecast for its current quarter that came up short of Wall Street estimates.Investing.com
Fri, Feb 14
GRAINS-Chicago grains rise on crop risks and relief over tariffs
PARIS/BEIJING, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chicago corn, wheat and soybean futures extended gains on Friday, supported by investor relief that U.S. President Donald Trump did not immediately impose reciprocal tariffs globally, as well as concern over crop weather in various parts of the world.Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners post quarterly revenue rise on strong demand
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners CCEP.O, a bottling unit of Coca-Cola KO.N, reported a 5% rise in fourth-quarter sales on Friday, helped by strong demand for higher-priced beverages, especially in the Australia, Pacific and Southeast Asia markets.The UK-based company, which...
Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
COLUMN-Fed may only nuance much-maligned 'averaging' strategy: Mike Dolan
Repeats earlier column with no changes to textBy Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's widely panned and soon-to-be-revised "average inflation targeting" strategy may survive mostly intact after this year's review - with a super wide lens showing some success...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Pound Sterling trades cautiously as investors shift focus to UK employment and inflation data
The Pound Sterling remains uncertain against its major peers on Friday as investors worry about the UK's economic performance. Investors await the UK labor market and inflation data for fresh cues on BoE’s policy outlook next week. The US Dollar weakens as US President Trump did not impose reciproca
Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 14
Bitcoin’s Bull Cycle: Analyst Says The Upside Isn’t Over Yet
Bitcoin has shown some resilience after weeks of consistent price declines, recording a slight upward move in the past day. However, the recovery has not been sufficient to reverse the prevailing bearish sentiment, with the cryptocurrency still trading below the key psychological level of $100,000.
Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise
HANOI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Vietnam stands ready to import more farm products from the United States, according to a statement from trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would start imposing global reciprocal tariffs.Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Behind AppLovin’s Surge and Meta’s 19-Day Rally: Who Says Advertising Is in Decline?
The latest strong earnings report from “Ten Bagger” AppLovin has thrust AI-driven advertising into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Meta’s record-breaking 19-day winning streak—the longest for a Nasdaq 100 stock in over three decades—has also been fueled by the strength of its advertising business.TradingKey
Fri, Feb 14
India, US agree to resolve trade and tariff rows after Trump-Modi talks
Trump calls India tariffs 'unfair', limits access to U.S.India, U.S. set for early trade talksInitial segments of trade deal to be negotiated by fall 2025India to raise U.S. energy purchases to $25 bln from $15 blnTwo countries agree to aggressively address illegal immigrationUpdates with jo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Shein's IPO to be delayed to second-half after US 'de minimis' repeal, FT reports
Updates throughout with details on 'de minimis' rules Feb 14 (Reuters) - Fast-fashion group Shein's plans to list in the UK stock market are likely to be postponed to the second-half of this year after Donald Trump's move to close so-called "de minimis" rules, the Financia...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
