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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...
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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.
Reuters
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.
Reuters
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
Musk backtracks on Trump criticism after White House outreach
June 11 (Reuters) - Billionaire businessman Elon Musk backed off digs he took at President Donald Trump after extensive outreach from administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, with Musk saying on Wednesday he had gone "too far."Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Deal to get US-China trade truce back on track is done, Trump says
Trump says US tariffs will be set at 55%, China's at 10%Lutnick says deal should resolve rare earth minerals, magnet curbs Deal aims to keep Geneva trade truce on trackNo 'quid pro quo' on high-end chips for rare earths, Bessent says By Jeff Mason, Alistair Smout and Doina Chiacu WASH...Reuters
Wed, Jun 11
Nvidia to build first industrial AI cloud in Germany
Nvidia to expand tech centres in seven European countriesPlans to open 20 AI factories in EuropePartners with Mistral to create AI computing platformNvidia CEO to meet with Germany's Merz on Friday, source says AI in Europe to increase by factor of 10 in two years: CEOQuantum computing technolog...Reuters
Wed, Jun 11
Traders add to bets on September start to Fed rate cuts
June 11 (Reuters) - Cooler-than-expected inflation last month deepened conviction in financial markets Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest-rate cuts by September rather than waiting longer.After a government report showed the core consumer price index - a measure of underlReuters
Wed, Jun 11
US Pres. Trump: Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval
In a post published on Truth Social on Wednesday, United States (US) President Donald Trump said that the trade deal with China is done and added that it is subject to his and Chinese President Xi Jinping's final approval.Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 11
Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. deal with China is done, with Beijing to supply magnets and rare earth minerals while the U.S. will allow Chinese students in its colleges and universities. "WE ARE GETTING A TOTAL OF 55% TARIFFS, CHINA IS GETTING ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 11
Breaking: OpenAI Slashes o3 Price by 80%, Partners Google to Challenge Microsoft
TradingKey - On June 10th, Eastern Time, OpenAI made headlines again with the launch of its "most powerful ever" AI model, o3-pro, while slashing the price of o3 by 80%. Additionally, reports have surfaced that OpenAI has teamed up with Google in a cloud services partnership.
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Wed, Jun 11
