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GLOBAL MARKETS-Treasury yields ease, US stocks gain; investors assess US tax bill
US bond yields slip after early gains; US debt concerns remainBitcoin hits another record high; oil prices fallUS dollar inches up after recent lossesBy Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - Thirty-year U.S. yields reached their highest level in 19 months before easing on Thursday, w...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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Apple plans smart glasses launch in 2026, Bloomberg News reports
May 22 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O plans to release smart glasses at the end of next year, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, in the iPhone maker's latest push to diversify its product lineup and boost demand for its artificial intelligence devices. Apple will start producing large quantities of ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Cryptocurrencies
30-year US Treasury yield nears 18-year high as Trump tax bill triggers global bond selloff
The 30-year Treasury yield in the United States surged to 5.14% on Thursday, putting it dangerously close to the 5.18% high from 2007, according to data from CNBC. That level hasn’t been touched in nearly two decades, and traders on Wall Street are already sweating. This spike followed a combination of two major events: President […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 22
Economic Indicator
Foreign investment in Mexico ticks past $21 billion in first quarter
MEXICO CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment into Mexico climbed to $21.4 billion in the first quarter, a record for the period, the economy ministry said on Thursday.More than 42% of that came from the United States and Canada, "demonstrating the strength of economic relations in t...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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EXPLAINER-The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN does not like it
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (Reuters) - A U.S.-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May, overseeing a new model of aid distribution in the Palestinian enclave, but the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be inv...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Economic Indicator
Canadian officials nod to US tariff discussions at G7, hint that "excess capacity" may exist
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem and Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne gave dueling talking points on Thursday, reviewing their G7 experiences this week.Fxstreet
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Morningstar trims fair value estimate on ASX-listed James Hardie on Azek deal concerns
** Analysts at Morningstar trim fair value estimate on ASX-listed James Hardie Industries JHX.AX by 13% to A$48 per share** The Dublin-based building materials maker on Wednesday reported 9% drop in its FY adjusted net income, compared to last year** Results raise fresh concerns over company's p...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Economic Indicator
US imposes sanctions on Sudan over chemical weapons use
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - The State Department said on Thursday that the U.S. will impose sanctions on Sudan after determining it used chemical weapons in 2024, according to a statement. Those sanctions will include limits on U.S. exports and U.S. government lines of credit and will take eff...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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EU-Mexico trade deal could be finalized before year-end, Italy's Tajani says
MEXICO CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - A long-stalled free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico could be signed by the end of the year, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday."Yesterday I spoke with (European Commission President Ursula) von der Leyen and (European Tr...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Commodities
US supports Republican states' argument in BlackRock climate case
Texas, other states accuse asset managers of discouraging coal outputBlackRock, State Street and Vanguard have sought to have the case dismissedDOJ and FTC urge judge to reject several of the asset managers' argumentsBy Jody Godoy and Ross Kerber May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. federal antitrust enfo...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-IMF deal could make Argentina great again, says Ashmore
Nasdaq up ~0.9%, S&P 500, Dow add ~0.5%Cons Disc leads S&P sector gainers; Utilities weakest groupDollar up; bitcoin rallies >3%; gold, crude dipUS 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.54%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can shar...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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EU-Mexico trade deal could be finalized before year-end, Italy's Tajani says
MEXICO CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - A long-stalled free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico could be signed by the end of the year, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday.Tajani, speaking from Mexico, added that Italy wants to boost investments in the Latin American n...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Cryptocurrencies
SEC Pushes Back Decision On XRP ETFs Again, What’s Going On?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed its decision on the XRP ETFs, raising discussions on when the Commission could approve these funds. Market expert and Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart has provided insights into when exactly an approval could come for these crypto ETF...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 22
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street stocks rise in choppy trading as Treasury yields ease
Dow up 0.43%, S&P 500 up 0.48%, Nasdaq up 0.88%Snowflake jumps after raising product revenue outlookAlphabet hits nearly three-month highSolar stocks fall on fears of subsidies endingBy Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, erasing initial declines, as T...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Analog Devices Q2 Earnings Top Forecasts
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) reported Q2 FY2025 earnings on May 22, 2025, with revenue of $2.64 billion—up 22% year-over-year and 9% sequentially—and non-GAAP EPS of $1.85, surpassing the high end of guidance. The company demonstrated significant sequential growth across industrial, automotive,...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
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Beastie Boys, UMG settle lawsuits against Chili's over 'Sabotage' ads
By Jonathan Stempel May 22 (Reuters) - Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group UMG.AS settled lawsuits accusing the parent of Chili's of using the legendary rap trio's 1994 song "Sabotage" without permission in social media ads to promote the restaurant chain.Settlement notices wer...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
BJ's Wholesale Revenues Rise as Premium Members Hit Record
BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) reported its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results on May 22, with net sales up 4.7% to $5 billion, comparable sales (excluding gas) up 3.9%, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14. Operating income increased 27% and net income rose 35% year over year.Premium Member...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Commodities
ICE canola futures flat despite soyoil losses
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 22 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures were little moved on Thursday despite a selloff in Chicago soyoil.• July canola RSN5 settled down 10 cents at $715.90 per metric ton. November RSX5 fell 20 cents to $685.80. • The canola market continues to be quiet, with no weather scares or...Reuters
Thu, May 22
