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Bitcoin awaits catalyst to push BTC above $109,000, US-UK and China deals fails to trigger rally
The United States unveiled its first major trade deal with the UK last week. The announcement was followed by talks of a highly anticipated deal with China. Both developments failed to catalyze a re-test of the all-time high in Bitcoin.
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Mon, May 12
Stocks
Take Five: The deal is on
LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - As global growth worries deepen, the coming days could be defined by relief if further U.S. trade deals come through - with focus on China - or more pessimism if disappoint. U.S. President Donald Trump heads to the Middle East, Asian currencies are on the rise, and Germany...Reuters
Mon, May 12
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Kurdish PKK dissolves after decades of struggle with Turkey, news agency close to militants says
May 12 (Reuters) - The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been in conflict with the Turkish state for more than four decades, decided to dissolve itself and end its armed struggle, the Firat news agency that is close to the group said on Monday.Reuters
Mon, May 12
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UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm till May 27 to make a bid for Alphawave
May 12 (Reuters) - British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group AWE.L on Monday said the UK takeover panel had extended the deadline for a takeover offer by U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm QCOM.O to May 27.The deadline to make an offer was previously extended to May 12, on Monday, Alphawave said both p...Reuters
Mon, May 12
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Russia launches 108 drones overnight after Ukraine, EU demand ceasefire, Kyiv says
May 12 (Reuters) - Russia launched 108 drones across Ukraine overnight and struck a civilian freight train, injuring its driver, Ukrainian authorities said, after European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in demanding a 30-day ceasefire from Monday.Ukrainian air defences destroyed 55 of ...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Economic Indicator
Japan's service sentiment worsens in April as US tariffs take toll
TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) - Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in April on concern over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs, a government survey showed on Monday, a sign uncertainty over trade talks with Washington was beginning to take a toll on the fragile economy.In the first survey since ...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Commodities
REFILE-INSIGHT-Prospects of Saudi ties to Israel elusive as Trump seeks $1 trillion bonanza
Saudi-Israel normalization stalled due to Gaza conflictFocus on $1 trillion investments, arms deals, and AI collaborationsTrump’s visit aims to counter China’s rising clout in regionBy Samia Nakhoul, Humeyra Pamuk, Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald...Reuters
Mon, May 12
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FDA And CDC Recommend Pause In Use Of Valneva's Chikungunya Vaccine In Elderly
May 12 (Reuters) - Valneva SE VLS.PA:PROVIDES UPDATE ON RECOMMENDED USE OF IXCHIQ® BY ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATESFDA AND CDC RECOMMEND IXCHIQ USE FOR AGES 18 TO 60EMA TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS IXCHIQ VACCINE FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER 65FDA AND CDC RECOMMEND PAUSE IN USE OF VALNEVA'S CHIKUNGUN...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Cryptocurrencies
The Fall of Ethereum? 4 Disruptive Altcoins Gearing Up to Lead the Next Crypto Cycle
Ethereum has long been a top name in the crypto world, but changes are brewing. New, disruptive coins are rising and could reshape the market’s landscape. With the current crypto bull cycle underway, the spotlight is on a few key players gaining traction. Solana, XRP, and Cardano are making strides to capture attention. Meanwhile, an […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, May 12
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Pakistan's sovereign bonds rally as ceasefire with India continues
LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's sovereign bonds rallied more than 4 cents on Monday, Tradeweb data showed, as a ceasefire with India announced over the weekend continued. The 2036 issue gained the most, adding 4.46 cents to be bid at 77.04, while the 2031 added just under 4 cents to be bid...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Commodities
RPT-COLUMN-A gallium lens on China's minerals dominance and how to break it: Andy Home
By Andy Home LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - The price of gallium has been rising ever since China started restricting exports of the exotic metal in August 2023.This is not surprising since China has a near monopoly on global gallium production, just as it does across the critical materials spectrum. ...Reuters
Mon, May 12
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COLUMN-Cash is a tool, not a drag, for debt investors today: Fridson
By Marty Fridson May 12 - Holding high levels of cash is usually frowned upon by asset managers because of the ‘drag’ on portfolio returns, but in this uncertain environment, fixed income investors may be wise to consider doing just that. While U.S. investment grade and high yield indexes had re...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-The devil's in the lack of detail
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.comTHE DEVIL'S IN THE LACK OF DETAIL A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.Take your...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar up on US-China trade promise, detail needed
Asian stock markets : https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4China cites 'constructive' trade talks with USS&P 500 futures jump, China stocks edge higherDollar modestly firmer vs safe haven currenciesGold eases back, oil prices bounce By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street stock futur...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Cryptocurrencies
Top 3 Gainers PI, KAS, PNUT: Pi Network leads altcoins surge on renewed risk-on sentiment
The cryptocurrency market continues the macro-triggered bull move on Monday after a reassuring weekend supported by multiple catalysts, including the trade agreement between the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), trade talks between the US and China, as well as a ceasefire and easing boFxstreet
Mon, May 12
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Eneos CFO No Direct Impact From U.S. Tariffs Was Factored Into Earnings Forecast For FY2025/26
May 12 (Reuters) - ENEOS Holdings Inc 5020.T:ENEOS CFO: TARGETING 90% REFINERY UTILIZATION IN FY2027/28, EXCLUDING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEENEOS CFO: NO DIRECT IMPACT FROM U.S. TARIFFS WAS FACTORED INTO EARNINGS FORECAST FOR FY2025/26Reuters
Mon, May 12
Commodities
Eneos CEO: May Consider Investing In U.S. LNG Assets, Including Alaska LNG If Deemed Profitable
May 12 (Reuters) - ENEOS Holdings Inc 5020.T:ENEOS CEO: WILL CONSIDER BUYING ADDITIONAL STAKES IN LNG PROJECTS OR ASSETSENEOS CEO: NO CONCRETE STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN REGARDING INVESTMENT IN U.S. GAS PROJECTSENEOS CEO: AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN INITIATIVES ARE LIKELY TO BE DELAYED IN JAPAN AS A WHOLEENEOS ...Reuters
Mon, May 12
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JGB yields rise as US-China trade talks lift risk appetite
TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields rose on Monday, as signs of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations bolstered investors' risk appetite, prompting a sell-off in safe-haven assets. The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC touched 1.4%, its highest since April 10, and was last...Reuters
Mon, May 12
