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USD/JPY: Likely to consolidate for the time being – OCBC
USD/JPY traded on a softer footing this morning on comments from BoJ’s board member Takata – it is important for BoJ to continue to consider policy adjustments even after last month’s rate hike in order to avoid excessively high expectations that monetary easing might persist.
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Wed, Feb 19
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Judge to weigh Trump administration bid to drop NY mayor Eric Adams' case
DOJ says case distracts Adams from immigration enforcementCase sparks political crisis; four Adams deputies resignAdams denies trading immigration help for dropping chargesBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge is set to consider on Wednesday a request by federal prosecutors to dr...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Lagging US still flirting with new highs
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanEven though Wall Street stocks lag world markets this year, the S&P500 .SPX still managed to wring out another record high on Tuesday - with a mix of new tariff threats, housing updates and Federal Reserve minutes to digest later ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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France will take into account geopolitical context for 2026 budget -spokeswoman
PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - France will take into account the new geopolitical context when preparing its 2026 budget, especially on defence spending, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday.Sophie Primas, the government spokeswoman, told reporters that while the budget will aim to address the defi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
German union calls one-day public transport strike in six states on Friday
BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Germany's public sector Verdi union has called a one-day strike on local public transport in six of Germany's 16 federal states for Friday to increase the pressure in wage talks.The union said on Wednesday it will target the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bremen, He...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Holds Multi-Year Bullish Structure – Time For A Comeback?
Ethereum has been closing between $2,650 and $2,750 for the past week, creating uncertainty in the short term. The price action remains indecisive as bulls struggle to reclaim the $2,800 level, a key supply zone that could determine Ethereum’s next move. While the long-term outlook remains uncertain...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Why Crypto Investors Are Moving Away from Meme Coins to This Underrated Opportunity
Crypto investors are moving away from meme coins and turning their attention to Lightchain AI, an underrated opportunity with real utility and long-term growth potential. While meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe Coin (PEPE) rely on speculative hype, Lightchain AI offers AI-powered blockchain solutions designed to address key challenges in scalability, security, and […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Completes IDVerse Acquisition
Acquisition expands LexisNexis Risk Solutions' capabilities in risk and fraud solutions and enhances digital identity onboarding and identity verification through AI-powered technology ATLANTA and LONDON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, part of RELX, closed its ac...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 19
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EXPLAINER-US Department of Education: Budget, employees and why Trump wants it shut down
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's stated goal of closing the Department of Education comes after a long Republican-led push to chip away at the agency's funding and influence.Like other U.S. agencies, the Department of Education's budget is determined by Congre...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Economic Indicator
Fed concerns rise as tariff threats ratchet higher and wider
In theory tariffs would be a "one-time" price shockOfficials worry about the influence on expectationsRecent inflation could prime businesses to hike prices againBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve officials remain uncertain about the impact tariffs mig...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Senior Justice Department ethics official resigns over sidelining by Trump appointees, source says
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department's senior ethics official resigned on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump's administration pulled him off his duties and assigned him to a new sanctuary cities working group, a person familiar with the matter to...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Repeats item first published late on Tuesday, no change to textTrump has flipped the US approach toward RussiaExclusion of Ukraine, Europe from talks stokes concernsNo evidence Putin's war goals have changed, intelligence officials sayBy Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - When Rus...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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FOCUS-Next generation weight loss drugs aim to save muscle
Veru, Eli Lilly, Regeneron, among leaders in muscle-preserving drug development FDA approval criteria for these drugs remains unclear Doctors, analysts focused on health benefits beyond weight loss Consulting firm forecasts annual sales of up to $5 billion for the new drugs collectivelyBy Bhanvi Sat...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Walmart faces some tariff challenges as Wall Street awaits record-breaking sales
Walmart annual sales seen rising 5% to record, LSEG estimatesAnalysts see revenue growth slowing to 4% in current yearGreat Value in-house brand sales seen hinting at tariff effectsBy Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Penny-pinching Walmart WMT.N shoppers focus much more on getting th...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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RPT-Chevron staffers absorb long-awaited layoffs as CEO pledges accountability
Repeats February 18 story with no changesChevron plans to cut up to 20% of global workforceExecutives say business has become overcomplicated, costs risingSome employees say layoffs were expectedBy Ernest Scheyder, Sheila Dang HOUSTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - During an internal town hall meeting last ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Trump's approval rating slips as Americans worry about the economy
Approval of Trump's handling of the economy has saggedHis approval on immigration is little changedMajority oppose new tariffs; mixed views on Chinese tariffsBy Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has ticked slightly lower in recent day...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Thinking of Buying Dogecoin or $TRUMP? Stop Right There and Do This Instead.
If you're in the market for a high-powered investment and you don't care much about taking a big risk, it's natural to turn to unorthodox investments. Many investors flirt with the idea of buying a meme coin like Dogecoin, (CRYPTO: DOGE) or perhaps a newer issue like the Official Trump coin, which i...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
