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How Trump's man in Beijing swung from trade globalist to China hawk
David Perdue is self-styled China watcher and Trump loyalistFormer senator focused on economic and military competition with ChinaHopes to use Trump connection to push through fentanyl dealBy Laurie Chen and Michael Martina BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - The new U.S. envoy to China, Ambas...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Forex
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates edge higher at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade on the front foot at the beginning of Thursday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 96.11, with the EUR/INR pair rising from its previous close at 95.43.Fxstreet
Thu, May 15
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Zelenskiy to decide on talks with Russia after meeting Erdogan, Ukrainian official says
KYIV, May 15 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday and after that will make a decision on talks with Russia in Istanbul, a Ukrainian official told Reuters. Russia has sent aides and deputy ministers to hold peace talks with Ukraine.Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Allianz posts Q1 P&C combined ratio of 91.8%
By Rebecca DelaneyMay 15 - (The Insurer) - Allianz posted a P&C combined ratio of 91.8% for the first quarter of 2025 on Thursday, ahead of its full-year target of around 93.0%.Natural catastrophe claims increased after a benign first quarter in 2024, but the loss ratio of 67.7% was partly offse...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Berlin backs Trump demand to hike NATO spending to 5% of GDP, Wadephul says
ANTALYA, May 15 (Reuters) - Germany backs U.S. President Donald Trump's demand to increase NATO's spending target to 5% of national GDP, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Thursday."The result ... is the 5% that U.S. President Trump has demanded, and we are following him in this re...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Prediction: Wall Street's Hottest New Trend -- the Bitcoin Treasury Strategy -- Will Be a Spectacular Failure
Next-big-thing trends and innovations have been a staple on Wall Street for more than 30 years. Beginning with the proliferation of the internet in the mid-1990s, investors have pretty consistently had a game-changing innovation or trend to captivate their attention.Since the fourth quarter of 2022,...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Stocks
The Stock Market Just Did Something Never Seen Before, but History Offers a Clue About What Happens Next
The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) conducts weekly sentiment surveys. Participants are asked a single question: Do you feel the direction of the stock market over the next six months will be up (bullish), no change (neutral), or down (bearish)? The results are published every Th...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Economic Indicator
Euro zone bond yields edge below multi-week highs ahead of data deluge
By Lucy RaitanoLONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields edged down on Thursday as traders await key U.S. data due later in the session for a steer on the world's biggest economy, while relief on easing trade tensions faded, pushing some flows into fixed income.Germany's 10-year yield...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Exchange Stablecoins Ratio Surges—A Warning For Investors?
On-chain data shows the ‘Exchange Stablecoins Ratio’ for Bitcoin has shot up recently. Here’s what it could mean for the asset’s price. Bitcoin Exchange Stablecoins Ratio Has Broken Above 5 As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Bitcoin Exchange Stabl...NewsBTC
Thu, May 15
Other
Talanx reports 92.8% combined ratio for Q1
Group net income up 5% to 604 million eurosLarge losses exceed budget by 276 million euros Corporate division revenue rises 10% due to new business and inflation adjustmentsBy Scott Vincent, Michael JonesMay 15 - (The Insurer) - Talanx reported a first-quarter combined ratio of 92.8% on Thursday, wi...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Clarivate Report Reveals Top Trademark Portfolios
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Apple, L'Oréal, Novartis, LG Electronics and Unilever among the largest portfolio owners in most registers LONDON, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released the Trad...PR Newswire
Thu, May 15
Forex
Trade envoys of South Korea and China discuss economic partnership
SEOGWIPO, South Korea, May 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's top trade envoy said on Thursday he discussed the importance of economic partnership with China's chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang who highlighted Beijing's commitment to the multilateral trade regime and global supply chain.Cheo...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei slides for second day as strong yen weighs
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped for a second day on Thursday, extending its retreat from a nearly three-month peak, as a stronger yen sent automaker shares sliding.The Nikkei .N225 sank 1% to 37,755.51 as of the close, as the yen strengthened f...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold falls to more than one-month low; US PPI data eyed
US PPI data due at 1230 GMTFed policymakers on hold to seek clarityMarket expects 50 basis points of rate cuts this yearBy Anushree Mukherjee and Anmol Choubey May 15 (Reuters) - Gold prices dropped to their lowest in more than a month on Thursday as investors waited for a key U.S. inflation prin...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to fall toward $10.54-1/4 to $10.59-3/4 range
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean July contract SN25 is expected to fall towards the $10.54-1/4 to $10.59-3/4 range, as it has broken support at $10.65 per bushel. The current fall is assumed to be against the short uptrend from $10.36-3/4. Fiv...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: data, earnings, Powell up next
Welcome 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.comBEFORE THE BELL: DATA, EARNINGS, POWELL UP NEXTAnother muted start was in store for European stocks on Thursday, with enthusiasm over t...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
South African rand gains, focus on upcoming Ramaphosa-Trump meeting and mining data
JOHANNESBURG, May 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand edged up against a weaker dollar in early trade on Thursday, after President Cyril Ramaphosa's office confirmed his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week following days of speculation.At 0622 GMT, the rand traded at 18.22 agai...Reuters
Thu, May 15
