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China, HK stocks rise after Trump says conversation with Xi 'friendly'
Updates closing prices SHANGHAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday, buoyed by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that his recent conversation with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was "friendly", and that he could reach a trade deal with China. ** The mark...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
BUZZ-Monte dei Paschi dips, Mediobanca rises after $14 bln bid
** Shares in Italy's Monte dei Paschi (MPS) BMPS.MI fall as much as 9.4% after launching a 13.3 billion euro ($14.0 billion) bid for rival bank Mediobanca MDBI.MI which rises as much as 3.8%** "We think the synergy potential is limited," says brokerage Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW)**...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
GRAPHIC-Take Five: Fed, ECB - and more from Trump
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - It's a big week ahead as the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Canada hold their first meetings of 2025.Into the mix go earnings from heavyweights including Apple and Tesla, and likely market spikes from comments by new U.S. President Donald Trump...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies shine as Trump talks of likely Sino-US trade pact
Ringgit at more than 2-month highBaht at more than 6-week highSingapore dollar up 0.6% after c.bank loosens policyDollar eyes worst week since late NovemberUpdates at 0634By Sherin Sunny and Sameer Manekar Jan 24 (Reuters) - Currencies in emerging Asian markets jumped on Friday, with the ringgit,...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates
Updates prices following BOJ governor's news conferenceBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised its inflation foreca...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
EXPLAINER-How would a US bitcoin strategic reserve work?
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a digital asset working group on Thursday which, among other things, would be tasked with exploring a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile. He has directe...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST
.MUMBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was little changed at 76,568, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI was up 0.04% at 23,215, giving up early gains amid a moderation in domestic earnings. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee INR=IN rose 0.27% versus the U.S. dollar to 86.22, tr...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was little changed at 76,568, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI was up 0.04% at 23,215, giving up early gains amid a moderation in domestic earnings. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee INR=IN rose 0.27% versus the U.S. dollar to 86.22, tra...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: shares set to rise on Trump's tariff stance
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.com EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: SHARES SET TO RISE ON TRUMP'S TARIFF STANCE European shares look set to add to recent gains on Fri...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Italy - Factors to watch on Jan. 24
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICSItaly's interior minister said on Thursday a...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
South African rand firms as dollar eases after Trump demands lower Fed rates
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 24 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand gained early on Friday, against a softer dollar, after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded lower interest rates by the Federal Reserve.At 0639 GMT, the rand traded at 18.38 against the dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.8% stronger than its previous clos...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Trump goes easy on China in his first week
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.com TRUMP GOES EASY ON CHINA IN HIS FIRST WEEK A rate hike in Japan added momentum to a tide of dollar selling in the Asia ses...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates
Updates prices after Japan equity market closeBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised its inflation forecasts, reinforc...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Trump's comments on tariffs, rates spark share rally
Updates to Asia mid-afternoon, adds European futuresDollar set for worst weekly loss in two months Chinese stocks get a boost from Trump comments Yen volatile after expected rate hike from BOJ Focus on BOJ Gov Ueda briefing By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Fri...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
ANALYSIS-European earnings may keep the mood sweet as tariff fears grow
Q4 earnings seen growing 1.5%Lower bar to beat forecasts as analysts slash estimates Uncertain backdrop, fears over Trump tariffs threat reignWeaker euro could provide tailwindBy Lucy Raitano LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - European companies are set to deliver a third straight quarter of profit growt...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Asian currencies at multi-week highs on Trump's China comments
Currencies in emerging Asian markets jumped on Friday, with the ringgit and rupiah touching multi-week highs, after U.S. President Donald Trump talked of a trade deal rather than tariffs with China, the world's number two economy.Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
MORNING BID EUROPE-Trump goes easy on China in his first week
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom WestbrookA rate hike in Japan added momentum to a tide of dollar selling in the Asia session, as the first week of Donald Trump's presidency has turned out to be less aggressive on the trade policy front than many in the markets had...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies at multi-week highs on Trump's China comments
Ringgit at more than 6-week highSingapore dollar up 0.5% after c.bank loosens policyDollar eyes worst week since late NovemberBy Sherin Sunny and Sameer Manekar Jan 24 (Reuters) - Currencies in emerging Asian markets jumped on Friday, with the ringgit and rupiah touching multi-week highs, aft...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
BUZZ-India's Dr Reddy's Laboratories falls with key drug "nearing the cliff"
** Shares of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories REDY.NS down 4.5% at 1,232 rupees, top loser on benchmark Nifty 50 .NSEI** Co misses Q3 FY25 profit misses estimates and warns of drop in key product Lenalidomide's sales in H2 of FY26** Lenalidomide is a generic of Bristol-Myers's cancer drug Revlim...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan. 24
Jan 24 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening up on Friday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.06%* ANGLO AMERICAN: Top diamond producer Botswana's new President Duma Boko said on Thursday that he hoped to clinch a long-delayed sales pact with industry giant De Beers as early as Friday but un...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
