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INSIGHT-In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Rights group records nearly 50 political casesHuman rights groups report increase in cases since Ukraine war beganYoungest was investigated as teenager for 'fake news' on warWomen activists describe degrading ordeal in clinicBy Mark Trevelyan, Lucy Papachristou LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Stocks
South Korean shares snap seven-day rally as chip, automakers fall
KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellersKorean won strengthens against dollarSouth Korea benchmark bond yield risesFor the midday report, please click SEOUL, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares snapped a seven-session rally on Thursday, as exporters of...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Gold and yen bask in the limelight
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.comGOLD AND YEN BASK IN THE LIMELIGHTA bevy of tariff headlines this week along with geopolitical worries has left investors wary and wear...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Commodities
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans may retest support at $10.26
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean March contract SH25 may retest support at $10.26 per bushel, a break below could open the way towards the $10.12-3/4 to $10.19-1/4 range.The bounce from the Feb. 13 low of $10.24 looks like being shaped into a w...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Russia says has taken back major chunk of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
Russia takes back 800 km2 of Kursk regionRussia says has 75% of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Russia says advancing on all fronts Russia says the war no longer depends on Ukraine Recasts headline, adds details on Russian control in Ukraine MOSCOW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 15-year high on BOJ rate hike speculation
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's 10-year government bond yield hit a fresh 15-year high on Thursday amid market speculations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates faster and higher. The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 1 basis point (bp) to 1.44%, its highest level since Nove...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares struggle, gold hits record high on geopolitical, tariff worries
Updates to Asia mid-afternoonTrump's tariff plans, geopolitical worries sap sentiment Chinese tech stocks drop after a blistering rally Safe-haven yen hits over two-month high Gold hits all-time highBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Global stocks treaded with caution on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold scales new high on Trump tariff concerns
Trump policies stirring inflation concerns at Fed, minutes showGold hits a record high of $2,947.11/oz, up 12% so far in 2025Safe-haven demand could dry up somewhat on Ukraine peace deal-analystUpdates with market hitting a record highBy Anushree Mukherjee Feb 20 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose to a...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Economic Indicator
RBNZ’s Hawkesby: New Zealand’s economy is well-placed to respond to trade shocks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said in an interview on Thursday that “New Zealand is well-placed to respond to trade shocks.” Market reaction NZD/USD holds higher ground near 0.5720 following these above comments, up 0.26% on the day.
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Thu, Feb 20
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Airbus sees jet deliveries rising 7% in 2025, unveils new charges
Airbus reports 2024 earnings in line with market forecastsDelays A350 freighter by about a year to H2 2027Takes new Space charge of 300 million eurosHighlights risks on A400M military aircraft amid weak ordersRecasts, adds impact of Spirit plants takeover, cash forecasts, dividend, details on A400M ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Cryptocurrencies
Chainlink’s 40% Drop In The Past Month: Analyst Assess the Path to Recovery
Over the past month, Chainlink (LINK) has struggled under the weight of a bearish market sentiment. The asset has experienced a steady decline in value, with its price slipping below key support levels. This downtrend has raised questions among investors about the possibility of a rebound and whethe...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 20
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Elon Musk's DOGE Division Makes Bold Move, and President Trump Fully Supports It!
Elon Musk has proposed returning a portion of the funds saved from the federal cost-cutting plan to taxpayers, a move that has drawn widespread opposition. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his support.
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Thu, Feb 20
Cryptocurrencies
Steem price prediction 2025-2031: Will STEEM hit $1?
Key takeaways Steem is a versatile, publicly accessible distributed blockchain database. It is responsible for storing records of text content and transaction data. The Steem blockchain powers real-time content apps like Steemit and is run by community members worldwide. Steem also keeps up with the reward calculations and payouts to the distributors. The Steem DApps […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
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BRIEF-Aegon H2 Net Profit At EUR 741 Mln
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Aegon Ltd AEGN.AS:AEGON REPORTS SECOND HALF YEAR 2024 RESULTSH2 NET PROFIT OF EUR 741 MILLIONH2 2024 OPERATING RESULT OF EUR 776 MLNH2 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY PER SHARE OF EUR 4.53H2 OPERATING CAPITAL GENERATION BEFORE HOLDING FUNDING AND OPERATING EXPENSES REMAINED BROADLY STABL...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
