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Ecuador reopens mining concession registry after seven years
By Yury Garcia QUITO, June 16 (Reuters) - Ecuador's mining ministry announced on Monday the launch of a new registry of concessions for the first time in seven years in an effort to attract more mining projects to the South American country and curb illegal operations.The prior registry was s...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
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Australia's Albanese confident on AUKUS after British leader says it will proceed
SYDNEY, June 17 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed comments by his British counterpart at the G7 that Britain and the United States will proceed with the AUKUS nuclear submarine treaty with Australia, despite a Pentagon review."We’re proceeding with that, it’s a real...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
Australia's Element 25 secures $32.6 mln in government debt to build out manganese mine
June 17 (Reuters) - Australian manganese producer Element 25 E25.AX said on Tuesday the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has agreed to provide a senior debt facility of up to A$50 million ($32.57 million) for the firm's Western Australia project.Shares of the producer jumped as ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than NuScale Power 10 Years From Now
Nuclear power is all the rage right now. NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) has a market cap of $11 billion, and its stock is up 360% in the last 12 months. Hype is growing for this resurgent energy solution to help match demand from data centers and artificial intelligence, which are growing like gangbuster...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jun 17
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Trump says he will soon return to Washington from G7 summit
KANANASKIS, Alberta, June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will soon be back in Washington from the Group of Seven nations' summit held in Canada due to the situation in the Middle East where THE conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated."I have to be back as...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Economic Indicator
Iranian state broadcaster hit as Iran urges Trump to make Israel stop war - Reuters
On Monday, an Israeli attack targeted Iran's state broadcaster, while the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog reported substantial damage to Iran's largest uranium enrichment facility, and Iran urged the United States (US) to force a ceasefire in the aerial war, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Tue, Jun 17
Commodities
Oil prices rise as Iran-Israel conflict fans supply worries
By Anjana Anil June 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed over 2% on Tuesday as Iran-Israel tension intensified and U.S. President Donald Trump urged "everyone" to evacuate Tehran, increasing the prospect of deepening unrest in the region and disruption to oil supply.The Brent crude futures c...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
Take-Two Stock Is Crushing the Nasdaq in 2025. Is It a Buy?
Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) stock is up 27% year to date, significantly outperforming the broader market. By comparison, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is up just 0.59% at the time of writing.The maker of the uber-popular series Grand Theft Auto (GTA) reported outstanding financia...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
Here's Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Is a Buy Before July
Anyone that knows anything about Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK. A) (NYSE: BRK.B) understands that it's unlike any other company. It's one part conglomerate, one part mutual fund, and one part private equity outfit. That's why the business updates it posts every quarter aren't quite as closely watche...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
This Stock Is Up Over 8,700%, and Still Makes Sense to Own Today
You shouldn't invest in a stock with the expectation of receiving life-changing returns overnight. The S&P 500 -- which is the stock market's main benchmark -- has historically averaged around 10% annual returns over the long haul, so that's typically the more realistic aim for long-term investors.T...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
US STOCKS-Equities end higher as oil prices pull back on truce hopes
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, as oil prices retreated after the Israel-Iran attacks left crude production and exports unaffected, easing investor concerns about the potential for higher energy prices to stoke inflation.Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
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Japan's 10-year JGB yield falls ahead of BOJ decision
TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) - Japan's 10-year government bond yield fell on Tuesday, as investors await the Bank of Japan's policy decision later in the day.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 1 basis point (bp) to 1.44%. Bonds with other tenors had not been priced as of 0010 GMT.Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
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Macron says Trump 'relatively' positive on Russian sanctions bill
PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said he had been given positive signals from U.S. President Donald Trump on whether he would allow a bill proposed by U.S. senators that would impose sanctions on Russia to go forward. "The question I asked this morning to President Tru...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
Prediction: This Unstoppable "Magnificent Seven" Member Will Be Wall Street's First $5 Trillion Stock, and Billionaire Bill Ackman Just Bought the Dip
While there isn't an official start date marking the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, I personally like to use Nov. 30, 2022, as my timestamp. This is the day that OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public, virtually changing how businesses and consumers access information at the flip of a switc...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
RPT-COLUMN-Israel-Iran conflict highlights dollar's tarnished safe-haven appeal: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, June 16 (Reuters) - A dramatic spike in the potential for all-out war between Israel and Iran would typically be expected to spark an immediate and strong rally in the U.S. dollar, with investors seeking the safety and liquidity of the world's reserve currency....Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
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US citizen dies in Russian attack on Ukraine capital, Kyiv mayor says
June 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen died during an overnight air attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, the city's mayor said early on Tuesday.The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the 62-year-old American was pronounced dead by doctors in the city. He gave no o...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Forex
USD/CAD drifts higher above 1.3550 on firmer US Dollar
The USD/CAD pair recovers some lost ground to around 1.3580 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar strengthens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as investors monitor the conflict between Israel and Iran for signs it could escalate into a broader regional conflict.
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Tue, Jun 17
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Iran ceasefire hopes bolster stocks, central banks in focus next
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - Stock indexes closed higher after last week's losses and a barrel of oil got $1 cheaper on Monday as investors took heart from reports that Iran was seeking to end hostilities with Israel, and stayed confident in their predictions for a busy week of central bank meetingReuters
Tue, Jun 17
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Japan wants trade deal with US that benefits both countries, PM Ishiba says
KANANASKIS, Alberta, June 16 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday that Japan is seeking a trade deal with the United States that benefits both countries and that he had a frank discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump.Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Commodities
Goldman Sachs Sees Excess LNG Supply In Market Pushing NW European Gas Storage Levels Against Capacity In Summer 2027
June 16 (Reuters) - GOLDMAN SACHS:REVISES ITS EGYPT LNG IMPORT FORECASTS SUSTAINABLY HIGHER TO REFLECT ITS STRUCTURAL MARKET DEFICITSHIFTS ITS 2025/2026 AND 2026-2030 AVERAGE EGYPT LNG IMPORTS FORECAST TO 7/9 MTPA AND 12 MTPA (FROM 5/4 AND 3 PREVIOUSLY)SAYS IT STILL SEES EXCESS LNG SUPPLY IN THE MAR...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
