News
Important Only
Stocks
RPT-COLUMN-Stagflation-lite could still make policymakers sweat: McGeever
Repeats column published on ThursdayBy Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Policymakers around the world may not like the word 'stagflation,' but they're going to hear a lot more it this year if the import tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening open up a gl...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
Parametric specialist Descartes exceeded $200 million GWP in 2024
By Henry GaleFeb 20 - (The Insurer) - Descartes, an MGA and insurer specialising in parametric insurance, grew its gross written premiums to more than $200 million in 2024, the company has announced.Co-founder and CEO Tanguy Touffut told Parametric Insurer that the company's approach to underwri...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
China says vice premier He Lifeng will have video call with US treasury secretary
BEIJING, Feb 21 (Reuters) - China's Vice Premier He Lifeng will have a video call with the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to communicate important issues in the economic field between the two countries, the foreign ministry said on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Commodities
Indonesia minister says Freeport can resume copper concentrate exports
Adds detailsJAKARTA, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Indonesian government has agreed to allow copper miner PT Freeport Indonesia to resume exports of copper concentrate until repairs at its smelter are completed, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister told reporters on Friday.The government had previously gi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Forex
Sterling edges up after stronger UK retail sales
LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The pound edged up on Friday after data showed UK consumer spending picked up much more sharply than expected in January, but was weaker in the key shopping month of December than initially thought.British retail sales rose by 1.7% in January, figures from the Office for NReuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
Italy's antitrust agency opens probe on Stellantis, Volkswagen, Tesla and BYD for misleading consumer information
MILANO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust agency said on Friday it had opened a probe on BYD 002594.SZ, Stellantis STLAMI.MI, Tesla TSLA.O and Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE for allegedly misleading consumer information on their electric vehicles.Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
Price Forbes Türkiye names Arısoy chief broking officer
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 20 - (The Insurer) - Ardonagh Group-owned specialty broker Price Forbes has continued the build-out of its newly launched Turkish operations with the appointment of Ali Arısoy as chief broking officer.Arısoy joins Price Forbes Türkiye following 11 years at VHV Re, where he was ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Italy - Factors to watch on Feb. 21
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.ECONOMYISTAT releases January CPI final data (0900 GMT)....Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc IVR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 53 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 95 cents. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 71 cents per ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei ends higher after BOJ chief's comments ease rate hike concerns
Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed losses to end higher on Friday, as comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda eased worries that the central bank may raise interest rates aggressively. The Nikkei .N225 settled 0.26% higher at 38...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
BRIEF-Poolbeg Pharma Says Hookipa Terminated Discussions On Proposed Merger
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Poolbeg Pharma PLC POLB.L:POOLBEG PHARMA PLC - TERMINATION OF PROPOSED COMBINATION WITH HOOKIPAPOOLBEG PHARMA PLC - HOOKIPA HAS TERMINATED DISCUSSIONS ON PROPOSED COMBINATION OF TWO COMPANIESSource text: ID:nRSU9431XaFurther company coverage: POLB.LReuters
Fri, Feb 21
Cryptocurrencies
Chill Drone ($CHONE) Takes Off with Game-Changing Updates: New Play-to-Earn Game, Revamped Website & AI Assistant
Summary: Chill Drone ($CHONE) has taken a bold leap forward with a brand new Play-to-Earn game, an upgraded website with a beautiful user experience, and an advanced AI assistant in beta. $CHONE has gone beyond hype; it’s now a movement that blends meme culture, entertainment, tech, and rewards. $CHONE Unveils the Chill Drone Game—Play, Earn, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 21
Other
BRIEF-GSK Appoints Gavin Screaton As Non-Executive Director
Feb 21 (Reuters) - GSK plc GSK.L:GSK PLC - DIRECTORATE CHANGEGSK PLC - APPOINTS GAVIN SCREATON AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORGSK PLC - JESSE GOODMAN TO RETIRE FROM GSK BOARDSource text: ID:nRSU9367XaFurther company coverage: GSK.LReuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
UK fines four banks $127 million for bond information exchange
BENGALURU, Feb 21 - UK's competition regulator said on Friday four global banks would pay fines totalling more than 100 million pounds ($126.7 million) for exchanging sensitive information about UKgovernment bonds.The banks fined are Citi C.N, HSBC HSBA.L, Morgan Stanley MS.N, and Royal Bank of ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
BRIEF-OpenAI Says Operator Rolling Out To Pro Users In Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, UK
Feb 21 (Reuters) - OPENAI SAYS OPERATOR IS NOW ROLLING OUT TO PRO USERS IN AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, SOUTH KOREA, THE UKSource: https://tinyurl.com/3rx4uz7tReuters
Fri, Feb 21
Other
Poland - Factors to Watch Feb 21
WARSAW, Feb 21 - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Friday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour): DEFENCE SPENDINGDefence spending was, is and will be Poland's priority, it defines all other investments, because they only make sense when Poland is safe and th...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
