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NZD/USD gathers strength above 0.6000, Fed rate decision in focus
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.6025 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the Greenback amid reduced rate cut expectations from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 18
Commodities
ASEAN set to become net LNG importer by early 2030s, ConocoPhillips CEO says
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Reuters) - Demand in Southeast Asia for LNG is growing at a compound annual rate of 3% and the region is projected to become a net importer of LNG by early in the next decade, ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance told an energy conference in Malaysia on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Commodities
Carney says Canada looking at risks of third country steel
KANANSKIS, Alberta, June 17 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday Canada is looking at the risk of third country steel entering Canada.Canadian steelmakers have complained about excess steel capacity from foreign steelmakers as a result of U.S. tariffs policy.Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Mexico fines Slim's Telcel $94 million for SIM card deal with Oxxo convenience chain
By Brendan O'Boyle and Cassandra GarrisonMEXICO CITY, June 17 (Reuters) - Mexico's telecommunications regulator fined America Movil's subsidiary Telcel 1.78 billion pesos ($93.61 million) on Tuesday for striking exclusivity deals with convenience store chain Oxxo to sell its SIM cards.Am...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Banco Macro S.A. Announces Pricing Of Notes Offering Under Medium Term Note Program
June 17 (Reuters) - Banco Macro SA BMAm.BA:BANCO MACRO S.A. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF NOTES OFFERING UNDER MEDIUM TERM NOTE PROGRAMBANCO MACRO SA - PRICES $400 MILLION NOTES DUE 2029Further company coverage: [BMAm.BA]Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Auto workers union president retaliated against top officer, monitor says
By Kalea Hall and Nora Eckert DETROIT, June 17 (Reuters) - The federal monitor overseeing the United Auto Workers union determined that UAW President Shawn Fain retaliated against Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock by reassigning some of her duties last year, according to a report released on Tues...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Stocks
RPT-COLUMN-Foreign central banks are shrinking U.S. asset exposure: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, June 17 (Reuters) - As debate rages around 'de-dollarization' and the world's appetite for dollar-denominated assets, one major cohort of overseas investors appears to be quietly backing away from U.S. securities: central banks. That's the conclusio...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Boat Rocker Media Says Management Buyout Of Boat Rocker Studios Approved
June 17 (Reuters) - Boat Rocker Media Inc BRMI.TO:BOAT ROCKER MEDIA ANNOUNCES TRANSACTION SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL AT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSBOAT ROCKER MEDIA INC - MANAGEMENT BUYOUT OF BOAT ROCKER STUDIOS APPROVEDReuters
Wed, Jun 18
Stocks
US STOCKS-Indexes fall as conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were lower on Tuesday, with indexes adding to losses in afternoon trading as the Israel-Iran conflict raged on for a fifth day, with the U.S. military moving fighter jets to the Middle East.Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Forex
US dollar advances broadly as Mideast tension rises
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar advanced against major currencies on Tuesday, including the euro and the yen, as softer U.S. economic data and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following an Israeli attack on Iran kept investors on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Stocks
Meta to sell Oakley smart glasses, shares above session lows
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc META.O fall 0.5%, just above session lows, after a report the social media platform and EssilorLuxottica ESLX.PA plan to launch smart glasses under Oakley and Prada brands. CNBC reported META's plan to sell AI-powered glasses from Oakley and Prada will build on s...
Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Trump to extend TikTok sale deadline for third time, White House says
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will extend a June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short video app TikTok for 90 days despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown absent significant progress, the White House said on Tuesday.Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Cryptocurrencies
U.S. Senate passes the GENIUS Act on June 17 in a 68–30 vote
On June 17, the U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Act by a 68-30 vote, marking the first major cryptocurrency bill to pass the Senate. With backing from some Democrats, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty led the bill through the Senate on Tuesday.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Ex-lawyer for El Chapo wins judge position in Mexico
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY, June 17 (Reuters) - Silvia Delgado, a former lawyer for drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has won a criminal judge position in Mexico's controversial judicial elections, results showed on Tuesday.Delgado's candidacy drew scrutiny from oppon...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Top US Bank Regulators Plan To Reduce Key Capital Buffer By Up To 1.5% Points For Biggest Lenders- Bloomberg News
June 17 (Reuters) - TOP US BANK REGULATORS PLAN TO REDUCE A KEY CAPITAL BUFFER BY UP TO 1.5 PERCENTAGE POINTS FOR THE BIGGEST LENDERS- BLOOMBERG NEWSSource: https://tinyurl.com/3dwmscr6Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Other
Whitecap Resources Announces $300 Million Offering Of Senior Notes
June 17 (Reuters) - Whitecap Resources Inc WCP.TO:WHITECAP RESOURCES ANNOUNCES $300 MILLION OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTESWHITECAP RESOURCES INC: PRICED AN OFFERING OF $300 MILLION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 3.761% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES DUE JUNE 19, 2028Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
