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Japan's Nikkei slips to 3-week low on tech sell-off over AI-business outlook
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slipped to a three-week low on Thursday, pressured by heavyweight tech stocks as investors weighed the outlook for artificial intelligence and data centre businesses. The Nikkei .N225 was down 1.4% at 48,830.26, as of 0120...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Oil rises as Trump's Venezuela blockade takes edge off global crude surplus concerns
Trump orders blockade on tankers under sanctions entering and leaving VenezuelaThere is uncertainty around implementation of Trump's blockadeUS crude stocks fell last week, but fuel inventories rose more than expected: EIABy Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices rallied by mor...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
MetaX soars 700% in debut as China AI chips push lures investors
Debut follows IPO 4,000 times oversubscribed by retail investorsAI chip firms in funding rush as China seeks to cut US relianceFund managers warn about "forth" in share prices SHANGHAI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - MetaX Integrated Circuits jumped 700% in its Shanghai market debut as the Chinese AI...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Amazon in talks to invest about $10 billion in OpenAI, source says
Amazon could invest $10 billion in OpenAI, talks are "fluid" Amazon's funding could value OpenAI at over $500 billonTalks underline OpenAI's ability to partner widely after restructuring Dec 16 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc AMZN.O is in talks to invest in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in a p...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
China and HK stocks edge higher, poised to snap two-day losing streak
SHANGHAI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Wednesday, poised to break a two-day losing streak, as investors assessed delayed U.S. economic data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path next year. At the midday break, the benchmark Shanghai Composi...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
California regulator puts Tesla sales suspension order on hold
DMV says 90-day stay is to give Tesla time to remedy situationStay comes immediately after DMV ordered 30-day sales suspensionDMV had accused Tesla of overstating self-driving capabilitiesBy Abhirup Roy and Chris KirkhamSAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A California regulator has deferred an order f...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
CORRECTED-Apple in talks with Indian chip makers for assembly, packaging of iPhone parts, ET reports
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is in preliminary talks with some Indian chip manufacturers for the assembly and packaging of iPhone component, local newspaper Economic Times reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Liquidity pools into Binance as volatility returns
Fresh data from CryptoQuant shows Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange tightening its grip on spot and derivatives trading, setting new records. The activity surge comes as on-chain and options metrics suggest investors are repositioning for a more active market environment.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Ripple (XRP) Holders To Wait Longer For Profits As Experts Call This Cheap Crypto December’s Hidden Gem
Ripple investors have been dealing with a pattern that is only too familiar, where the price is falling behind the influx of capital as well as the development of infrastructure.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
What The Clarity Act Means For Ripple And XRP Once Done
Although the anticipated crypto market structure bill, also known as the CLARITY Act, has not yet been passed into law, its proposed framework is already influencing conversations around how major cryptocurrencies could be classified and regulated in the future. The implications could be particularl...Bitcoinist
Wed, Dec 17
Blackstone leads investment in data-security firm Cyera at a $9 billion valuation
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N is leading a $400 million investment in data-security firm Cyera that values the New York-based company at $9 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Oil settles near five-year low amid ample supply, Russia-Ukraine progress
Russia-Ukraine peace talks raise hopes for easing sanctionsSurge in Chinese buying from Venezuela, glut in floating storage limit market impact of US tanker seizureBy Liz Hampton and Seher Dareen DENVER, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Oil futures settled at their lowest level since February 2021 on Tuesday a...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Trump sues the BBC for $10 billion over speech edit
BBC admits error of judgment but denies legal basis for lawsuitTrump seeks $5 billion on each of two counts BBC faces crisis, resignations over documentary editBy Jack Queen and David Thomas Dec 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sued the BBC for at least $10 billion in damages over edited cli...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
CORRECTED-PRECIOUS-Gold edges higher as dollar eases ahead of year-end US jobs data
US dollar at near two-month lowsFed Governor Stephen Miran says inflation closer to 2% targetUS Nov non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate data due at 1330 GMT By Ishaan Arora Dec 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar, as investors awaited the release of k...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Japan's Nikkei falls 1% as AI stocks slip ahead of US jobs data
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Tuesday, weighed down by declines in chip and other artificial intelligence-linked stocks ahead of crucial U.S. employment data later in the day.The Nikkei .N225 was down 1.3% at 49,510.60, as of ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Japan bonds drift ahead of US jobs data, BOJ policy meeting
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) barely budged on Tuesday as traders mainly remained on the sidelines ahead of crucial U.S. jobs figures later in the day, and a Bank of Japan policy decision this week.The yield on 10-year JGBs JP10YTN=JBTC was flat at 1Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
