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Alibaba-Linked Stocks Surge in Hong Kong—But Alibaba Itself Remains Weak
TkradingKey - During midday trading on Monday, rumors spread that Ant Group plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in both Hong Kong and Singapore. In response, Ant Group stated it will submit applications as soon as the relevant regulatory channels are open.
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Thu, Jun 12
Deutsche Bank's deal-making business weaker than expected, CEO says
CEO: deals delayed, but not cancelledOther banks have also warned of weaker deal-makingDeal slowdown is in wake of U.S. tariff policiesBy Tom Sims and Matthias Inverardi FRANKFURT, June 12 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank's DBKGn.DE origination and advisory business is not as strong as the German ba...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Bitcoin Traders Stay Defensive Near Highs as Ethereum Leverage Climbs
Bitcoin has regained ground following last week’s decline triggered by a brief political controversy, recovering to around $110,000. Despite the rebound, many traders remain hesitant, showing caution even as the asset trades within 2% of its all-time high.Bitcoinist
Thu, Jun 12
Banking Giants Rush into the Stablecoin Market! Coinbase: 2025 Will Be a Breakthrough Year for Stablecoins
Major financial institutions, including Bank of America and U.S. Bancorp, are entering the stablecoin market, with Coinbase emphasizing that stablecoins are becoming a core driver of the financial industry.
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Thu, Jun 12
Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline for Tariffs – Market Uncertainty Weighs on U.S. Futures, Yen and Euro Rise
TradingKey - Just days after a temporary easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, U.S. President Trump once again issued tariff threats against the global economy. Trump said Wednesday (June 11) in Washington that he would send letters to countries within one-and-a-half to two weeks outlining unilateral
Super-long JGB yields rise after weak auction, reversing earlier declines
TOKYO, June 12 (Reuters) - Long-dated Japanese government bond yields rose briefly on Thursday, reversing earlier declines, following weak demand at a government auction of the debt. The Ministry of Finance received bids worth 897.8 billion yen ($6.24 billion) and sold 449.8 billion yen...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
China markets flat, Hong Kong dips as initial trade optimism wanes
HONG KONG, June 12 (Reuters) - Chinese stocks steadied after an initial fall and Hong Kong shares were trading lower on Thursday, led by declines in the tech sector, as markets struggled to sustain positive momentum from Sino-U.S. trade talks that provided few concrete details.
Asian currencies strengthen on signs of easing trade tensions
June 12 (Reuters) - Emerging Asian currencies strengthened on Thursday as the dollar weakened following a softer U.S. inflation report, while the U.S.-China trade truce and signs that President Donald Trump may adopt a milder stance in tariff talks also supported risk sentiment.Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Oklo’s Stock Soars 29.5%! Nuclear Energy Upstart Secures US Air Force Base Contract
TradingKey - Shares of American micro-nuclear energy developer Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) surged 29.48% on Wednesday, reaching an all-time high of $68.91 during trading. This spike was primarily due to Oklo announcing that it has preliminarily secured a key contract to provide nuclear energy services for...
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Thu, Jun 12
U.S. CPI Falls Short of Expectations for Fourth Month – Why Isn’t Trump Tariffs’ Inflationary Impact Showing?
TradingKey - Contrary to widespread concerns that Trump tariffs would push inflation higher, the U.S. May CPI report revealed a surprisingly mild inflation reading, marking the fourth consecutive month of below- or in-line-with-expectations data — prompting analysts to reassess the true impact of...TradingKey
Thu, Jun 12
US Dollar Index falls below 98.50 as softer inflation data boost odds of Fed rate cuts
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its losses for the second successive day and trading lower at around 98.40 during the Asian hours on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Jun 12
REFILE-WRAPUP 4-US consumer prices rise moderately; tariffs expected to fan inflation
Consumer price index increases 0.1% in MayFoods prices rise 0.3%; but eggs a bit cheaperCPI advances 2.4% year-on-yearCore CPI gains 0.1%; increases 2.8% year-on-yearBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in May as cheaper gasoline part...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
GRAINS-Soybeans, corn dip on US-China trade jitters, benign US weather; wheat firms
BEIJING, June 12 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans fell on Thursday as markets cooled following a U.S.-China trade truce framework that didn't include agricultural details, while favourable weather across the U.S. Midwest crop belt added pressure.Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
China, Hong Kong stocks retreat as trade optimism fades
HONG KONG, June 12 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday, led by declines in the rare-earth and tech sectors, as markets struggled to sustain positive momentum from Sino-U.S. trade talks that provided few concrete details.Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Tariff deadline nears as US weighs extensions
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to send letters to major US trading partners in the coming weeks. He outlined unilateral tariff rates and offered what he described as a “take it or leave it” trade proposition.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jun 12
US STOCKS-S&P 500 ends lower; traders focus on Middle East tension and await details on trade deal
June 11 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday, with investors spooked by Middle East tensions, while a tame inflation report calmed concerns around tariff-driven price pressures and traders awaited more details on China-U.S. trade talks.Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Oracle soars after raising annual forecast on robust cloud services demand
June 11 (Reuters) - Oracle ORCL.N raised its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, betting on robust demand for its cloud offerings from companies deploying artificial intelligence, sending its shares up more than 7% after the bell.
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Thu, Jun 12
US yields fall on strong demand, positive trade, inflation news
June 11 (Reuters) - Yields on U.S. Treasuries declined for a third straight day on Wednesday as positive news on inflation and U.S.-China trade relations boosted investor demand. An auction of 10-year Treasuries also showed healthy appetite for longer-dated U.S. securities, allaying some fears thatReuters
Thu, Jun 12
Oil prices jumps 4% to 2-month high as tensions rise in Middle East
NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than 4% on Wednesday, to their highest in more than two months, after sources said the U.S. was preparing to evacuate its Iraqi embassy due to heightened security concerns in the Middle East.
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Thu, Jun 12
Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won't be necessary
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but did not believe that would be necessary.Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
