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US natural gas futures drop 3% on rising output and mild weather
Mild weather expected to reduce heating demandGas output in Lower 48 states rises to 106.9 bcfdLNG export flows increase to 18.5 bcfd in FebruaryBy Scott DiSavinoNEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures eased about 3% on rising output and forecasts for mild weather over the next two week...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm FX, stocks eye positive end to week of tech, commodity turmoil
LatAm FX up 1%, stocks rise 2% Bradesco expects slower credit portfolio growth in 2026Brazil ministry expects 2.3% economic growth this yearColombian stocks set for biggest weekly drop since MarchBy Purvi Agarwal and Ragini Mathur Feb 6 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies strengthened agai...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
Oil prices climb on worries of possible Iran-US conflict
Geopolitical risk reverses oil price decline HOUSTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled higher on Friday, reversing earlier losses as traders worried that this week's talks between the U.S. and Iran had failed to reduce the risk of a military conflict between the two countries. Brent...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Other
Apple plans to allow external voice-controlled AI chatbots in CarPlay, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is preparing to allow voice-controlled artificial intelligence apps from other companies in CarPlay, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.The change represents a strategic shift for Apple, which, until now, has only allowed its own ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Indices
Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar holds firm as shutdown ends, NFP, CPI ahead
The US Dollar (USD) saw little movement this week after markets assessed the United States (US) President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh, a former member of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors, as the next Fed Chair, and the partial US government shutdown that pushed employment anFxstreet
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Realized Loss Nears $900 Million, Highest Since FTX Crash
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Realized Loss has spiked to its highest level since November 2022 as investors have capitulated after the price crash. Bitcoin Realized Loss Has Hit A Value Of $889 Million In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the ...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 6
Other
CORRECTED-Federal judge in Chicago lifts protective order on Border Patrol bodycam footage in case of American woman shot by agent
CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A federal judge has lifted the protective order on bodycam footage, text messages and other evidence in the case of a Chicago woman who was shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation last fall.District J...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Other
Blaze in Iran's capital Tehran put out, no injuries - fire department
DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A large fire broke out on Friday in a carpentry workshop inside a military base in eastern Tehran, with smoke visible across the Iranian capital, but firefighters managed to put out the blaze and there were no injuries, Iranian news agencies reported.The semi-official news a...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
GRAINS-Soybeans continue gains on Trump's China comments
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybeans continued a three-day rally on Friday, fuelled by President Donald Trump's remarks on Wednesday that China would buy more U.S. soybeans. Corn and wheat chopped up and down, though ample global supply continued to cu...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Other
US House lawmakers vow legislation to address 2025 fatal mid-air collision
Senate to hold hearing on Feb. 12 with NTSB chairSenators will be able to listen to cockpit voice recordingsHouse lawmakers working to address NTSB recommendationsBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers said they plan to introduce legislation t...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Other
Arizona court strikes down abortion restriction laws
By Dietrich KnauthFeb 6 - An Arizona judge on Friday struck down three state laws that limited access to abortion, saying the restrictions violated a right to abortion that was added to the state's constitution in 2024. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gregory Como ruled the restrictions did...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Other
Amatuhi Holdings Now Sees 3 Mln Shares Of Common Stock In IPO
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Amatuhi Holdings Inc AMTU.O:AMATUHI HOLDINGS INC - NOW SEES 3 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK IN IPO - SEC FILINGAMATUHI HOLDINGS INC: JAPAN LIFESTYLE NO.1 INVESTMENT LTD PARTNERSHIP TO OWN 82.9% OF OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK UPON COMPLETION OF OFFERINGReuters
Fri, Feb 6
Other
US approves potential $185 million sale of military spare parts to Ukraine
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for military equipment and related items to Ukraine for an estimated cost of $185 million, the Pentagon said on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 50,000 points
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged above 50,000 points for the first time on Friday, a historic moment for the blue-chip index, which was up more than 2% in afternoon trading.Shares of Nvidia NVDA.O gained more than 7% after recent losses and helped to give the Dow a boost, al...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
CBOT wheat lower on abundant global supply
CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures ended lower on ample global supply continued to curb grain prices while traders turned their attention to a U.S. Department of Agriculture world crop report, due next Tuesday. USDA/ESTIn wheat, traders have been monitoring severe cold i...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
CBOT corn ends lower after choppy trade
Feb 6 - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended lower after spending the day chopping up and down while under pressure from improving global weather, though rising soybean futures added underlying support.Traders are monitoring dry weather in Argentina, though a massive U.S. harvest last year and ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
A Major XRP Ledger Win That Most Investors Might Have Missed
The XRP Ledger quietly crossed an important milestone this week. After weeks of waiting, the Permissioned Domains amendment has finally gone live. Validators reached the required 80% yes vote back in January, but as protocol rules demand, that consensus had to hold for two consecutive weeks before a...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
