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EXCLUSIVE-Barrick Gold signs agreement with Mali to end mining dispute
Announcement expected as soon as ThursdayBarrick's stock rises on newsDeal would see total payment of $438 million to MaliAdds more sourcing in paragraph 1, updates share price movement in paragraph 6, adds background and context in paragraphs 13-18By Divya Rajagopal, Portia Crowe and Giulia Par...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American markets fall with US tariffs, rate uncertainty in focus
Trump threatens tariffs on auto, chips and pharmaceuticals South Africa's budget postponed due to coalition disagreementMSCI's Latam FX index down 0.4%, stocks fall 1%Bank of Mexico halves 2025 growth viewUpdates to mid-session tradingBy Johann M Cherian and Purvi Agarwal Feb 19 (Reuters)...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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UK PM Starmer expresses support for Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Adds context in paragraphs 4 and 5 LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday and expressed his support for Ukraine's leader."The Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy this evening and stressed the nee...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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CIAB: Q4 average premium increases picked up to 5.4% led by commercial auto and umbrella
By David BullFeb 19 - (The Insurer) - Premium across all account sizes increased by 5.4% on average in the fourth quarter, just up from 5.1% in Q3 2024, with commercial auto and umbrella seeing the biggest average increases at 8.9% and 8.7% respectively, as softening continued in cyber insurance.The...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Forex
In Cuba, high octane gasoline becomes first basic good sold only in dollars
By Marc FrankHAVANA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - High octane gas will now only be available for dollars in Cuba, the government announced on Wednesday, the latest in a trend towards dollarization in the communist-run country.The deputy director of the state oil and gas monopoly, Irenaldo Perez, said U.S. san...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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US freezes funds to Palestinian Authority security forces, Washington Post reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has stopped all funding to the Palestinian Authority security forces as part of the global freeze on foreign assistance, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. and Palestinian officials.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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UK PM Starmer expresses support for Ukraine's Zelenskiy
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday and expressed his support for Ukraine's leader."The Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy this evening and stressed the need for everyone to work together," ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
Oil holds near one-week high on supply concerns, sanctions on Russia eyed
Trump tell Ukraine to secure a peace deal fastRussia says Ukraine attack cut oil flows on pipe from KazakhstanCold US weather froze oil wells in North Dakota, cutting supplyUS oil inventory data from API and EIA upcomingAdds latest pricesBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices h...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Forex
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD slides for third day, havens firm
Repeat with no changes Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar rose along with other haven currencies on Wednesday as tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and concerns about the status of Ukraine peace negotiations weighed on investor sentiment.U.S. President Donald Trump called Ukrainian Presid...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Republican lawmaker seeks US judge's impeachment over ruling against Trump
Congressman seeks impeachment of Judge Paul EngelmayerElon Musk has urged a "wave of judicial impeachments"Only 15 federal judges have been impeached in US historyBy Nate Raymond Feb 19 (Reuters) - A Republican ally of Donald Trump has moved to impeach a federal judge who blocked a team s...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Soccer-Thorns ink NWSL record kit deal with home security company Ring
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - National Women's Soccer League side Portland Thorns have inked the most valuable kit deal in the league's history after signing Ring home security as a multi-year sponsor, a source with knowledge confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday.The agreement e...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Perrigo Increases Quarterly Dividend By 5% To $0.290/Shr
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Perrigo Company PLC PRGO.N:PERRIGO INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 5%PERRIGO COMPANY PLC - INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 5% TO $0.290 PER SHARESource text: ID:nPn4TQY18aFurther company coverage: PRGO.NReuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin, PEPE, Shiba Inu and top meme coins lose $5 billion in open interest as investor sentiment dips
Dogecoin (DOGE), PEPE, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and several top meme coins have shed about $5 billion in open interest (OI) since their initial peak in December, according to Glassnode.
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Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
Gold pulls back from record highs as Fed minutes dampen rate cut hopes
Gold prices retreated on Wednesday during the North American session after the latest Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy minutes showed that all policymakers voted to keep rates unchanged at the January meeting.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
ICE canola futures flat on down day for soyoil
All figures in Canadian dollars unless notedWINNIPEG, Canada - Feb 19 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures were near flat Wednesday despite weakness in soyoil, which often sets its direction.• Most-traded May RSK5 rose 60 cents to $674 per metric ton. March RSH5 rose 40 cents to $662.30.• Traders said can...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Here's How Etsy Disappointed Investors Today
Shares of e-commerce marketplace Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) disappointed investors on Wednesday after it reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company is struggling to grow and retain its user base. And those concerns explain why Etsy stock was down 8% as of 1:50 p.m. ET.It was...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
