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RPT-COLUMN-No longer the big outlier, Italy sees bond renaissance: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - As investors wring their hands about mounting public debt loads across the G7, Italy - a country traditionally seen as a poster child for profligacy and unsustainable debts - is enjoying a relative bond market rejuvenation.Italy's borrowing premium ov...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
LIVE MARKETS-No relief from US-China trade truce
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comNO RELIEF FROM US-CHINA TRADE TRUCEEuropean investors are set to wake up to a souring mood as rapidly rising tensions in the Middle Eas...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.
Citi hikes Australia's Zip target price on US growth prospects
** Citi sees continued growth for BNPL firm Zip ZIP.AX in U.S. as new products Pay in 8, Pay in Z, and Zip Card expected to drive customer spending** Brokerage raises PT by 3% to A$3.10, retains "buy" rating** Citi also lifts FY cash EBTDA forecast to A$162 mln ($105.24 mln) after co on Wed...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Taboola Unveils DeeperDive, a Gen AI Answer Engine Built for the Open Web, Connecting Readers with Unique Publisher Content, Empowering Publishers to Defy Abuse by Gen AI Search
Powered by Taboola's "Pulse of the Internet," Gannett I USA TODAY Network First to Deploy Technology in the U.S., The Independent First to Deploy in U.K. HONG KONG, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taboola today announced DeeperDive, an industry-first Gen AI answer engine designed to live ...PR Newswire
Thu, Jun 12
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on June 12
ZURICH/GDANSK, June 12 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:UBS UBSG.S UBS finance chief Todd Tuckner voiced his disappointment on Wednesday over proposed new Swiss capital regulations, which he said was the beginning of a possibly long process that ...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies strengthen on signs of easing trade tensions
Taiwan dollar hits more than 1-month highThai baht up 0.4% at near 3-week highTrump says willing to extend deadline for trade talksBy Roshan Thomas June 12 (Reuters) - Emerging Asian currencies strengthened on Thursday as the dollar weakened following a softer U.S. inflation report, while the U.S...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
MORNING BID-No relief from US-China trade truce
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Johann M CherianEuropean investors are set to wake up to a souring mood as rapidly rising tensions in the Middle East and yet another tariff salvo from U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a new wave of dollar-selling and risk-off moves. T...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
INDIA STOCKS-India's equity benchmarks open flat amid trade deal ambiguity, Middle East tensions
June 12 (Reuters) - India's benchmark indexes opened little changed on Thursday as investors assessed the U.S.-China trade deal and escalating tensions in the Middle East.The Nifty 50 .NSEI was up 0.07% at 25,160.3 and the BSE Sensex .BSESN rose 0.06% to 82,579.02, as of 9:19 a.m. IST. The broad...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Philips Future Health Index 2025: Delayed care and lost clinical time call for accelerated AI adoption in APAC
66% of patients surveyed in APAC are experiencing delays in seeing specialist doctor, with an average waiting time of 47 days 89% of healthcare professionals believe that AI and predictive analytics can save lives by facilitating earlier interventions Building trust among patients and health...PR Newswire
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
Japan's Nikkei falls as US stock futures decline, stronger yen weighs
TOKYO, June 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, as a stronger yen prompted a sell-off of exporters, while declines of U.S. stock futures hurt sentiment. As of 0200 GMT, the Nikkei .N225 was down 0.7% at 38,154.95. The broader Topix .TOPX slipped 0.38% to 2,778.25.&#...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slip, dollar droops as trade, geopolitical tensions weigh
Rising Middle East tension dents sentiment, lift oil, goldMarkets give lukewarm reception to US-China truce agreementTrump's latest tariff salvo unnerves investors Soft US CPI sets stage for Fed meeting next weekBy Ankur Banerjee and Johann M Cherian SINGAPORE, June 12 (Reuters) - Global stoc...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Agoda Unveils 'Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends' - Thailand Tops the Charts, Vietnam Joins the Top 5
SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Europe gears up for its summer holidays, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Thailand remains the most searched Asian market by European travelers for the second consecutive year. Following closely are Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, with Vietnam ma...PR Newswire
Thu, Jun 12
Agoda Unveils 'Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends' - Thailand Tops the Charts, Vietnam Joins the Top 5
MANILA, Philippines, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Europe gears up for its summer holidays, digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Thailand remains the most searched Asian market by European travelers for the second consecutive year. Following closely are Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, ...PR Newswire
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
Australian shares flat as mining losses counter banks, energy boost
June 12 (Reuters) - Australian shares were largely unchanged on Thursday, as miners partially offset strong performances in banks and energy stocks, while U.S. President Donald Trump's hint at extending the trade negotiation deadline eased concerns over imminent tariff hikes.The S&P/ASX 200 ...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
PRECIOUS-Gold prices climb as Middle East tensions rise, US inflation eases
June 12 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday, as rising Middle East tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data raised expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was up 0.3% at $3,364....Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
RPT-COLUMN-U.S. stocks-bonds warnings flash amber again: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, June 11 (Reuters) - Calm has descended on U.S. markets following the 'Liberation Day' tariff turmoil of early April. But Wall Street's rally has revived questions about U.S. equity valuations, as stocks once again look super pricey compared to bonds. Si...Reuters
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
