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AUD/USD Price Forecast: Sits near two-month high, above mid-0.6300s ahead of FOMC minutes
The AUD/USD pair regains positive traction following the previous day's modest downtick and sticks to its positive bias through the first half of the European session amid a modest US Dollar (USD) downtick.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Musk’s DOGE Investigates SEC—Will It Impact The Ripple Lawsuit?
The Elon Musk-led US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set its eyes on conducting an in-depth investigation on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of the agency’s target to cut government wastage of funds. Some analysts speculated that the DOGE’s scrutiny of the regulat...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Democrats and Republicans Alike Support These 2 Social Security-Saving Measures
It can feel like there isn't much that Democrats and Republicans agree upon these days. The political gridlock makes it tough for either side to make important changes, like finding a way to address Social Security's looming insolvency. That's worrisome if you depend heavily on your benefits. Right ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Regulation: Successes and the Future of Financial Freedom
The modern digital economy is changing at an incredible pace. Online trading, which just a few years ago was seen as a convenient alternative to traditional shopping, has now evolved into a fully-fledged global industry. Alongside this, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a new financial sector. They have become not just an investment tool but the […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Wintermute eyes the United States for expansion in its operations
Wintermute, a virtual asset market maker, announced it was attempting to expand its operations in the United States. Wintermute reportedly secured funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore shares hit record peak; rupiah pares losses as BI holds rates
Updates as at 0807 GMTSingapore stocks up on budget, UOB results and shareholder returns Rupiah down 0.4% after BI keeps rate unchangedSouth Korean stocks up for 7 straight sessions By Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 19 (Reuters) - Indonesian rupiah pared losses on Wednesday after the coun...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Dutch gas stable amid lower demand, healthy supply
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Dutch wholesale gas prices were little changed on Wednesday morning amid lower demand and robust supply.The benchmark front-month contract at the Dutch TTF hub TRNLTTFMc1 inched down by 0.28 euro to 49.33 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) by 0853 GMT, according to LSEG data.Th...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Other
Google agrees to pay 326 mln euros to settle Italian tax case
MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Milan's prosecutors said on Wednesday they had asked to drop a case against Google Ireland Ltd GOOGL.O after the company agreed to pay 326 million euros ($340 million) over a tax claim.Last year Rome asked Google to pay 1 billion euros in unpaid taxes and penalties, yea...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
TABLE-UAE's Fujairah oil inventory data for week ended February 17
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone published the following inventory data for oil products for the week ended February 17, according to industry information service S&P Global Commodity Insights.Volumes are in thousands of barrels. Figures in brackets represent the volume change f...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
BUZZ-J.P.Morgan double upgrades Antofagasta on China stimulus hopes, shares rise
** Shares of Antofagasta ANTO.L hit a peak since October 2024 and was last up 2.9% at 1,886.5 pence in early trade** Stock is top gainer on UK's blue-chip index .FTSE** J.P.Morgan double upgrades stock to "overweight" from "underweight", cites near-term boost in copper demand fro...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore shares hit record peak; rupiah pares losses as BI holds rates
Singapore stocks up on budget, UOB results and shareholder returns Rupiah down 0.4% after BI keeps rate unchangedSouth Korean stocks up for 7 straight sessions Updates as at 0807 GMTBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 19 (Reuters) - Indonesian rupiah pared losses on Wednesday after the coun...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Warren Buffett Just Bought 1 Stock Wall Street Thinks Could Soar Over 40%
Warren Buffett doesn't like many stocks these days. But many doesn't mean any.The multibillionaire investor added to Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) positions in five existing stocks during the fourth quarter of 2024. He also initiated a new position in one stock. Buffett has never ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Forex
EUR: Weakening across the board – ING
The rise in the German ZEW index yesterday was likely due to improved investors' sentiment ahead of expectations for a market-friendly change in government, but does not seem to mirror any real change in sentiment on growth, ING’s FX analysts Francesco Pesole notes.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Russian rouble little changed vs US dollar as analysts urge caution
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble was little changed against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as investors awaited further developments on talks between Moscow and Washington on ending the war in Ukraine.At 0830 GMT, the rouble was up 0.3% at 91.25 against the dollar on the Moscow Exchange, ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
We Asked AI For The Best Crypto to Buy Now, and It Said Solaxy
AI has become integral to our lives, take it or leave it. Some use it to find new recipes for dinner, others–for relationship advice. We asked AI what the best crypto to buy now was, and it picked Solaxy ($SOLX). While ChatGPT’s reasoning is sometimes dubious, this time, the reply makes perfect sens...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 19
Other
UK confirms move to single-day securities trade settlement from 2027
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Britain will cut the time it takes to settle securities trades, such as the buying and selling of shares, to one day from two, from Oct. 11, 2027, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
