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NATO's Rutte says important US involves EU and Ukraine in Russia talks
BRUSSELS, May 20 (Reuters) - It is "very positive" that the U.S. administration is involved in the Ukraine peace effort, but it is crucial that Europeans and Ukraine are consulted as well, NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with European ministers in B...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Economic Indicator
Germany's VCI says chemical sector sales grew 1.8% in 1st quarter, confirms outlook
May 20 (Reuters) - Quarterly sales in Germany's chemical industry grew 1.8% from last year, helped by higher demand and pull-forward effects from U.S. customers stocking up, industry lobby VCI said on Tuesday, but warned the negative market sentiment would keep weighing on the sector.High produc...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Economic Indicator
Canada CPI set to ease in April amid inflation uncertainty from US tariffs
All eyes will be on Statistics Canada this Tuesday as it releases the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key inflation gauge that the Bank of Canada (BoC) closely tracks when setting interest rates.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 20
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Most US executives want to remove at least one director, PwC survey says
By Isla Binnie NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - The vast majority of senior U.S. executives want at least one member of their company's board to be replaced, and a fast-growing number feel that directors are muscling in on management, new research from PwC and The Conference Board shows.WHY IT...Reuters
Tue, May 20
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US tariffs dampen mood of global exporters, study shows
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 20 (Reuters) - The wave of new U.S. tariffs has severely dampened the mood among exporters and 42% of companies now expect their export revenues to decline markedly, according to a global survey by Allianz Trade published on Tuesday.The credit insurer surveyed 4,500 ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Holds Strong Amid SEC Delays But Analysts Are Eyeing This New Altcoin For Explosive Gains
The Ripple project has come under sharp scrutiny thanks to the recent wave of correction on the XRP price charts. Bulls have been optimistic of a Ripple spike for a few weeks now, but events have caused the XRP price to stall considerably. And while Ripple struggles to generate profits in the crypto market, competition […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, May 20
Forex
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Hovers around 0.5950, confines within a consolidation rectangle
The NZD/USD pair halts its two-day winning streak, trading around 0.5930 during the European hours on Tuesday. Daily chart technicals suggest a neutral outlook, with the pair remaining confined within a consolidation rectangle.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 20
Stocks
Billionaire Chase Coleman Just Added to Tiger Global's Nvidia Stake for the First Time in Over a Year and Dumped These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
For some investors, earnings season is the most-exciting period of each quarter. Over a span of six weeks, Wall Street's most-influential businesses lift their proverbial hoods and give investors an inside look at what's going on.But it can be argued that the release of Form 13Fs by financial instit...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 20
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto lending group Genesis sues parent company over $2.1B in disputed transfers
Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital has launched legal action against its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG). Genesis has brought legal action in the courts of Delaware and New York following bankruptcy proceedings, which concluded in August 2024. The litigation seeks to recover approximately $2.1 billion in disputed transfers to benefit creditors. Genesis accuses DCG […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, May 20
Stocks
These 3 Dividend Stocks Yield More Than 6% and Their Payouts Look Safe
If you see a stock that pays 6% in dividends, you might assume it's too risky -- but that's not always the case. In some situations, a yield can grow to such heights because investors have been dumping the stock. This can occur due to concerns around a company's business, including poor financial re...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 20
Forex
Russian rouble rises against US dollar after Trump-Putin call
MOSCOW, May 20 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened to just above 80 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, following a call between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on ceasefire talks in Ukraine.By 0740 GMT, the rouble RUB= was up 0.5% at 80.30 per U.S. ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Economic Indicator
European bond yields dip as US debt load falls out of the spotlight
May 20 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields edged down on Tuesday as investors moved past Monday's worries around the U.S. debt load and were on the lookout for further trade deals from the world's biggest economy.Reuters
Tue, May 20
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Ukraine dollar bonds slip more than 1 cent after Trump-Putin call
LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine's international bonds slipped more than 1 cent on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump held a call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that left a timeline on progress to resolve the conflict in question. Ukraine's 2035 bond suffered the biggest fa...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Stocks
Better Quantum Computing Stock: Rigetti Computing vs. Microsoft
Quantum computers hold the potential to evolve artificial intelligence (AI) and the broader computing industry to unprecedented heights. The properties of quantum mechanics enable these devices to execute complex calculations beyond the abilities of the most powerful supercomputers.Among the busines...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 20
Stocks
CRISPR Therapeutics Stock Could Double Your Money, According to Wall Street. Is It Time to Buy?
Shares of gene therapy specialist, CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) have been beaten down a long way despite some impressive accomplishments. The company already earned approval to sell its first treatment from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but the stock price is way down.Investment bank...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 20
Commodities
Qatar's offer of 747 aircraft to Trump is a 'normal thing that happens between allies' PM says
DUBAI, May 20 (Reuters) - Qatar's offer to gift U.S. President Trump a Boeing BA.N 747-8 airplane is a "normal thing that happens between allies," Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Tuesday at an economic forum held in Doha.Reuters
Tue, May 20
Other
CORRECTED-Israel's easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza insufficient, says French foreign min
PARIS, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel's easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, French foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday."It is totally insufficient... Immediate and massive aid is needed," Barrot told France Inter radio.He said Israel needed to ensure massi...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Stocks
UK's Smiths Group projects top-end annual sales growth, limited tariff hit
Smiths sees limited tariff impact due to U.S. productionJPM views Smiths' implied Q4 growth forecast as cautiousShares gain 4% May 20 (Reuters) - Britain's Smiths Group SMIN.L said on Tuesday annual organic revenue growth would reach the top end of its 6%-8% forecast range, after demand f...Reuters
Tue, May 20
