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FTSE indexes mixed at start of data-heavy week, Pinewood plunges
FTSE 100 up 0.26%, FTSE 250 off 0.22%Inflation, retail sales, business activity reports due Pinewood plunges after Apax Partners withdraws buyout bidDefence stocks gain on potential increased government spend Feb 16 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 ended higher on Monday at the start of a data-...Reuters
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METALS-Copper softer on thin volumes with focus on higher inventories
By Pratima Desai LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Copper prices softened on Monday due to a firmer dollar and a focus on rising inventories and weak demand prospects in holiday-thinned trading.China's Lunar New Year holiday this week and Monday's public holiday in the U.S. mean low volumes and ...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold falls more than 1% on stronger dollar in thin trading
Gold falls 1%, silver down 0.5%China markets closed February 15-23 for Lunar New Year US markets closed on Monday for Presidents Day holidayBy Pablo Sinha Feb 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell more than 1% in low market liquidity on Monday as key markets in the U.S. and Asia were shut for holiday...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge up in thinly-traded holiday markets, Japan data disappoint
Wall St futures rise in thin trade Japan GDP grows just 0.2% in Q4, far below forecastDollar idles ahead of US GDP, global PMIs By Nell Mackenzie and Naomi Rovnick LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - World shares steadied on Monday after Friday's drop triggered by AI-related concerns as the Lunar New ...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX steady in holiday-thinned trade; Peru politics in focus
Latam stocks up 0.1%, FX up 0.3%Peru Congress to debate motion to remove President Jeri Nigeria inflation slows before central bank meeting By Pranav Kashyap Feb 16 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies held to tight ranges on Monday, coming off one-week lows from the prior session, as holid...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-European software - how do earnings stack up amid sell-off?
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Miners basket dragsBanks stocks faring betterHolidays in Asia, U.SWelcome 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 EUROPEAN SOFTWARE - HOW DO EARNINGS STACK ...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold declines on stronger dollar in thin trading
Gold falls 1%, silver down 0.5%China markets closed February 15-23 for Lunar New Year US markets closed on Monday for Presidents Day holidayBy Pablo Sinha Feb 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell in low market liquidity on Monday as key markets in the U.S. and Asia were shut for holidays, while a fi...Reuters
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Why the "AI Scare Trade" Might Not Be Done
A sell-off rippled through software, real estate and trucking stocks this past week as investors worried artificial intelligence could upend some industries — and analysts say the white-knuckle drops might not be over yet.Software stocks bore the initial brunt of AI disruption nerves. But those fear...Tiger News
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge up in thinly-traded holiday markets, Japan data disappoint
Wall St futures rise in thin trade Japan GDP grows just 0.2% in Q4, far below forecastDollar idles ahead of US GDP, global PMIs By Nell Mackenzie and Naomi Rovnick LONDON/SYDNEY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - World shares steadied on Monday after Friday's drop triggered by AI-related concerns as the Lun...Reuters
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HEDGE FLOW-Hedge funds buy a record amount of Asia equities, says Goldman
Concerns mount about impact of AIChina, Korea and Taiwan are in focusModest sellling in IndiaBy Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Global hedge funds bought a record amount of stock from developed and emerging markets in Asia in the week to Friday 13, according to a Goldman Sachs client no...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Missiles and naval orders driving US defence revenue pick-up - BofA
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Miners basket dragsBanks stocks faring betterHolidays in Asia, U.SWelcome 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 MISSILES AND NAVAL ORDERS DRIVING US DEFE...Reuters
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Rampant AI Demands for Memory Intensify Semiconductor Shortage
More and more leaders in the technology industry, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, are issuing warnings: A global crisis is forming: The shortage of memory chips has already begun to seriously affect profits, disrupt business plans, and lead to a significant increase in the prices of various produc...Tiger News
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-China seems unwilling to accelerate sales of US assets
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Banks reboundNYSE shut for holidayWelcome 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 CHINA SEEMS UNWILLING TO ACCELERATE SALES OF US ASSETSChina’s call for banks to...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge up in thinly-traded holiday markets, Japan data disappoint
Wall St futures rise in thin trade Japan GDP grows just 0.2% in Q4, far below forecastDollar idles ahead of US GDP, global PMIs By Nell Mackenzie and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - World shares steadied on Monday after Friday's drop triggered by AI-related concerns as the Lunar ...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM assets firm ahead of busy data week; US holiday mutes volumes
EM stocks up 0.4%, FX up 0.3% Ukraine, IMF ease conditions on new $8.2 bln loan programRomanian deficit at risk of stalling after 2026 - FitchBy Pranav Kashyap Feb 16 (Reuters) - Most central and eastern European assets were boxed into tight ranges on Monday as investors sifted through a fresh sp...Reuters
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London stocks edge higher as financials bounce back
FTSE 100 up 0.41%, FTSE 250 up 0.36%Inflation, retail sales, business activity reports due this weekPinewood plunges after Apax Partners withdraws buyout bidSkinBioTherapeutics slumps on profit warning, probe on former CEO Feb 16 (Reuters) - London's FTSE indexes edged higher on Monday, as fi...Reuters
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Rosebank Industries falls after disclosing $3 bln US acquisition talks
Shares of UK-based co Rosebank Industries ROSE.L down 2.1% at 329pRosebank Industries confirms, is in advanced discussions regarding potential acquisition of two private equity-owned US-based businesses for headline enterprise value ~$3.05 blnA Sky News report says, co is talks to buy two of private...Reuters
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Big tech stocks lose billions as AI spending fears hit valuations
Feb 16 (Reuters) - The world's most valuable technology stocks have suffered sharp declines in market value this year after years of outsized gains, as investors question whether heavy spending on AI will generate sufficient returns to justify the lofty valuations.Microsoft MSFT.O shares have fa...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold declines on thin trading, stronger dollar
Gold falls more than 1%; silver down 3%China markets closed February 15-23 for Lunar New Year holidayUS markets closed on Monday for Presidents' Day holidayBy Pablo Sinha Feb 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell on Monday, weighed down by low liquidity as key markets in the U.S. and Asia were shu...Reuters
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