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Finland's intelligence service says it is closely watching US position on Russia
HELSINKI, March 4 (Reuters) - Finland's security and intelligence service Supo is closely watching how U.S. intelligence positions itself towards Russia under the Trump administration, Supo's chief said on Tuesday.Supo on Tuesday published a national security review in which it named Russia...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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Kremlin says pause of U.S. military aid to Ukraine is best hope for peace
By Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that pausing U.S. military aid to Ukraine would be the best contribution to the cause of peace, but cautioned that Russia needed to clarify the details of the move by U.S. President Donald Trump.Trump has paused military ai...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Prices down on milder temperatures
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices fell on Tuesday morning as warmer weather forecasts for this week decreased heating demand but concerns over the Ukraine-Russia conflict persist.The benchmark front-month contract at the Dutch TTF hub TRNLTTFMc1 was down 1.19 euros a...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
European auto stocks plunge as U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada kick in
FRANKFURT, March 4 (Reuters) - Shares in European carmakers and automotive suppliers fell sharply on Tuesday, after U.S. tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect.The STOXX Europe 600 Automobiles and Parts index .SXAP was down 3.1%, reflecting exposure to the tariffs as companies ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Technical Analysis
USD/CNH: Potential for USD to rise to 7.3250 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to edge higher vs Chinese Yuan (CNH); mild momentum suggests any advance is likely limited to a test of 7.3150. Strong advance indicates there is potential for USD to rise to 7.3250, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Tue, Mar 4
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Russia says normalising ties with US will require lifting sanctions on Moscow
MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - Russia said on Tuesday that any normalisation of relations with the United States would require the lifting of sanctions against Moscow.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to a question about a Reuters report that said the United States is drawing up a plan...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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China releases white paper on controlling fentanyl-related substances
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China opposes accusations and the shifting of responsibility on the issue of fentanyl-related substances, according to an official white paper released on Tuesday, Xinhua reported.China has carried out "in-depth" cooperation with relevant countries, including the...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
The Trade Desk Plunges 50%: Golden Opportunity, Or Warning?
When a proven, top-performing company sees its stock fall by a large amount, it could be an opportunity. After all, Warren Buffett once said, "The best thing that happens to us is when a great company gets into temporary trouble. [...] We want to buy them when they're on the operating table."In that...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 4
Forex
EMERGING MARKETS-Most currencies, stocks fall as Trump's tariffs take effect
Ukraine bonds down after Trump pauses all U.S. military aid Mexican peso hits one month low vs dollarCentral Eastern European equities slide EM stocks index pinned at one-month lowsBy Shashwat Chauhan March 4 (Reuters) - Most emerging market stocks and currencies fell on Tuesday, as investors hel...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Economic Indicator
China: CPI inflation likely negative in February – Standard Chartered
Official manufacturing PMI rebounded in February; 2-month average suggests steady production activity. Trade performance likely weakened last month due to both the holiday and tariff impact. CPI may have dropped y/y on a fall in prices of food, fuel and services, as well as a high base effect.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Forex
COMMENT-Trump's FX accusation is music to ears of yen bulls
March 4 (Reuters) - Yen bulls have a spring in their step courtesy of the currency view which U.S. President Donald Trump delivered from the White House on Monday. Trump said a weak yen and yuan were "unfair" to the U.S. and that "I've called President Xi, I've called the leaders...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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EXCLUSIVE-China to publish policy to boost RISC-V chip use nationwide, sources say
RISC-V is used to design anything from smartphone chips to advanced processors for AI Chinese chip design firms have embraced itBeijing has yet to mention it in policyShares in Chinese chip firms rise after the newsBy Che Pan and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 4 (Reuters) - China plans to ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
Meghan Markle is surprised by super fans and her children as Netflix show drops
Meghan Markle is feeling the love after getting the sweetest surprise from some of her biggest fans on Monday during a preview of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. The Duchess of Sussex delighted fans when she showed up to a private screening of her series, which was shown to a small group of her...Bitcoinist
Tue, Mar 4
Technical Analysis
USD/JPY can trade in a range between 148.50 and 150.50 – UOB Group
Outlook is unclear; US Dollar (USD) could trade in a range between 148.50 and 150.50 vs Japanese Yen (JPY). In the longer run, bias for USD is slightly tilted to the downside; unclear for now whether it can break and stay below 148.50, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
This Bitcoin Range The Next Key Resistance, Analytics Firm Says
The market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed where the next major obstacle for Bitcoin could lie, according to on-chain data. Bitcoin Has A Major Supply Wall Between $95,400 & $98,200 In a new post on X, IntoTheBlock has discussed about how the various BTC price ranges are looking ...NewsBTC
Tue, Mar 4
