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Brazil mulls cutting ethanol import tax in nod to Trump, report says
Adds details from the report in paragraph 2, government no-comment in paragraph 3 and context in paragraphs 4-5 SAO PAULO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's government is considering cutting import taxes on ethanol in a bid to appease U.S. President Donald Trump and as a way to help tame inflation,...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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EU's von der Leyen voices support for Zelenskiy after White House clash
PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy following a shouting match between Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. "Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian peo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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France's Macron had Zelenskiy on phone following Oval Office clash, Elysee says
PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the phone following Zelenskiy's clash with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, the Elysee palace said.Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Crashed and Bounced Back Today
The crypto market went into a tailspin over the 24 hours before a sharp recovery midday Friday as investors begin to wonder how healthy the economy is and if the high valuations for risky assets are justified. Despite being sold as a hedge against inflation and the economy, crypto traded like a grow...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Congressman French Hill to take Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan as guest to the State of the Union
Fox Business reporter has revealed that Congressman French Hill will be taking Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan as his guest to the State of the Union on March 4. Hill campaigned to get the exchange’s executive released from a Nigerian prison where he spent eight months on wrongful charges of tax evasion and money laundering.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
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Pentagon orders civilian staff to justify work in Musk-led review
By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Pentagon told its civilian employees that they must provide a list of five bullet points detailing their accomplishments from the previous week, after initially saying they did not need to respond to the demand by cost-cutting czar Elo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Soccer-Messi says move to Inter Miami driven by unhappy spell at PSG
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami as a free agent was fuelled by his struggles at Paris St Germain, describing it as a period he "didn't enjoy".The 37-year-old, who won the Ligue 1 title twice and French Super Cup in 2022 durin...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
State Street launches Apollo private credit ETF
Corrects name of VettaFi analyst, paragraphs 7 and 11By Suzanne McGeeNEW YORK, Feb 27 (Reuters) - State Street Global Advisors' much-anticipated private credit exchange-traded fund, developed with alternative investment firm Apollo Global Management, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Mexico 'fast-track' expulsion of drug lords to US broke legal procedures, experts say
By Lizbeth DiazMEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Mexican government broke with its own legal procedures to hand over 29 suspected cartel members to the U.S., experts said, as pressure mounts over threats by President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on Mexican imports. A dozen lawyers who are experts ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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BRIEF-FDA Issues Class-Wide Labeling Changes For Testosterone Products
Feb 28 (Reuters) - FDA:FDA ISSUES CLASS-WIDE LABELING CHANGES FOR TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTSFDA: RECOMMENDING CHANGES TO CURRENT LABELING LANGUAGE TO INCLUDE ADDING RESULTS OF TRAVERSE TRIAL TO ALL TESTOSTERONE PRODUCTSFDA: RECOMMENDS REMOVING LANGUAGE FROM BOXED WARNING RELATED TO INCREASED RISK OF ADVE...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Zelenskiy cancels public Washington events after leaving White House early
WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's planned Friday appearance at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., was canceled, the group's executive vice president Joel Scanlon said. Additionally, the Ukrainian leader's appearance later on Friday at the Ukr...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin CME Gap Is Still Open, Why $78,000 – $80,700 Are Very Important
A new Bitcoin Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap has just been opened around $78,000 and $80,700. Analysts warn that this price range could act as a magnet for further downturns in the Bitcoin price, making it a critical area to watch in the coming days. According to crypto analyst Rekt Capital o...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-Hospital shares tumble; analyst cuts UHS PT, citing uncertainty
** Shares in Universal Health Services UHS.N tumbled 7.1% on Fri while HCA Healthcare HCA.N was off ~6%** While Barclays raised its 2025 and 2026 estimate for EBITDA and kept its 'overweight' rating for UHS, it cut its price target 8% to $249 from $271 based on a 7.5x multiple versus prior 8...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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French foreign minister, after Oval Office clash, says for Europe it is time for action
PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, in comments following a shouting match between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, said that for Europeans it is now time for action. "There is an aggressor: Puti...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street recovers, moves up in choppy trade after Zelenskiy and Trump clash
January PCE price index rises 2.5% YoYDell falls after forecasting drop in FY26 gross marginHP falls on downbeat quarterly profit forecastS&P 500 +0.38%, Nasdaq +0.29%, Dow +0.38%Updates with afternoon tradingBy Sukriti Gupta and Noel Randewich Feb 28 (Reuters) - Wall Street climbed in ch...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Julius Baer picks ex-HSBC CEO Noel Quinn as new chair
Chair appointment comes as bank eyes turnaround after Signa lossesQuinn will work closely with newly appointed Julius Baer CEOBank tries to reboot after Signa scandal, FINMA enforcement actionUpdates with further details through the storyBy Stefania Spezzati Feb 28 (Reuters) - Julius Baer BAER.S...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Commodities
US natgas prices slide 3% to two-week low on record output, mild weather
Mild weather allows frozen wells to return to serviceUS gas output on track for record high in FebruaryUS LNG export feedgas on track for record high in FebruaryAdds latest pricesBy Scott DiSavinoFeb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3% to a two-week low on Friday on record output a...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
