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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth, Japan defence minister to meet on March 30, Sankei newspaper says
TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japanese and U.S. governments are making final arrangements for a meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his counterpart Gen Nakatani in Tokyo on March 30, the Sankei newspaper reported on Thursday. During his visit to Japan, Hegseth also plans to meet with Ja...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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VW brand CFO: we have not moved cars from Mexico to U.S. ahead of possible tariffs
BERIN, March 13 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's VOWG_p.DE brand CFO said on Thursday the passenger car brand had not moved cars from its Puebla plant in Mexico to the United States to shield itself from the impact of possible import tariffs, saying it was observing the situation.Volkswagen's passen...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Prices rise as colder weather drives up gas demand
LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose on Thursday morning, as colder weather drives up gas demand for heating, while the market closely monitors developments on a potential ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia.The benchmark front-month contract at the Dutch TT...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
There's a Valuable Lesson to Learn From Berkshire Hathaway's $26.8 Billion Tax Bill
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is a huge conglomerate with a market value of more than $1 trillion. To suggest that it is a very successful company would be an understatement. So, perhaps, it isn't shocking to hear the company's chief executive officer, Warren Buffett, explain that Be...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Cryptocurrencies
China’s economy still dealing with crippling deflation amid rumors of a trade deal with Trump
China is stuck in its longest deflation crisis in decades, and the numbers keep getting worse. Prices across the country have been falling for two straight years, and analysts say 2025 could be the third. If that happens, it’ll be the longest deflationary streak since the 1960s. The latest inflation data shows consumer prices dropped […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Who Is Intel's New CEO, and Why Should Investors Be Excited About Him?
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and why choosing Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO has me excited. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of March 12, 2025. The v...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
1 Number That Shows Why Bitcoin Will Go Higher Over the Long Term
With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) currently priced at about $82,000, down from its high of more than $109,000 in January, investors are doubtlessly looking for some good news that might help them to believe that their holdings will be worth more in the future than they're worth right now.As it turns out, t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
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Russia says EU defence spending hike risks stoking more war in Europe
MOSCOW, March 13 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that European Union plans to hike defence spending amounted to the incitement of war based on the invented myth that European powers were threatened by Russia.The European Commission proposed this month to borrow up to 150 b...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles rebound after sharp draw last week
SINGAPORE, March 13 (Reuters) - Singapore onshore fuel oil stockpiles rebounded following a sharp draw last week, though holding below typical averages, data showed on Thursday.Residue inventories STKRS-SIN were at 17.92 million barrels (2.82 million tons) in the week to March 12, climbing 15.9% fro...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Reconvened COP16 agreement offers clarity on private finance’s role in nature
By Rebecca DelaneyMarch 10 - (The Insurer) - There is now “consensus and clarity” around the role of private finance in tackling ecosystem degradation, Aviva’s Thomas Viegas told Sustainable Insurer after an agreement at the reconvened COP16 to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Fram...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Intel gains after naming chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
** Intel's INTC.O shares jump 9.7% to $22.69 premarket** Co names semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its CEO; he will also rejoin INTC board** Tan is a very strong choice that is likely to be viewed favorably by many investors, but INTC's turnaround will not be quick work - TD Cowe...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
March 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Thursday: ** The pan-European exchange group Euronext agreed to acquire Admincontrol from Norwegian IT consulting firm Visma for 4.65 billion Norwegian crowns ($436.03 million...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Forex
GBP: Downside risks ahead of Budget event – ING
ING's UK economist has published a note on the potential reset in UK-EU relationships and implications for British finances. The conclusion is that while rejoining the single market (or tightening economic ties) would have a beneficial growth effect, that is unlikely to unlock much fiscal headroom.
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Thu, Mar 13
Cryptocurrencies
The big Trump-driven market slumps, bumps and jumps in charts
By Marc Jones LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - Below are some of the sizable financial market moves prompted by the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks from his re-ignition of a global trade war to the signal that Europe can no longer take the support of U.S. military muscle for g...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Deutsche Bank, despite weak Germany, puts on brave face for 2025 in crunch year
Deutsche Bank sees higher revenue in 2025 despite weak German economyCEO Sewing faces some scepticism over ambitious profit and cost targetsAutomotive industry poses growing risk 2024 bonus pool up 25%CEO to earn estimated 9.8 million euros for 2024By Tom Sims and Alexander Hübner FRANKFURT, Marc...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Tesla working with Baidu to improve assisted driving system in China - sources
Baidu engineers work with Tesla in Beijing to improve FSD navigation map - sourcesTesla delivered FSD V13 in China without sufficient local data training - sourceSome Chinese customers said update fell short of Musk's promises on FSD SHANGHAI/BEIJING, March 13 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O is work...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
