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GRAPHIC-Emerging economies most vulnerable to USAID elimination
Ukraine has been largest single destination of USAIDJordan also received budgetary supportRemoval of funds could have economic implications, analysts sayBy Libby George and Rodrigo Campos LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - War-torn countries, those with high levels of debt and U.S. allies such as Jordan ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Cryptocurrencies
From $Trump to $CHONE: The Future of Meme Coins in 2025
Meme coins have come a long way from when they started. First conceived as a joke, now it’s valued at over $100 billion in market capitalization. Meme coins like $DOGE, $SHIB, and now $TRUMP coin have proven that meme coins can gain mainstream attention. With 2025 starting to be the year of memes, new projects […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 14
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he will visit UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey
KYIV, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he would visit the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as his country's war with Russia enters an unpredictable phase of diplomacy.The Ukrainian leader, who was speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Secu...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 14 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Friday: ** Brazilian miner Vale is considering selling a majority stake in renewable energy business Alianca Energia to U.S.-based investment firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), it sai...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Economic Indicator
China January bank lending hits record high on policy stimulus
China Jan new loans 5.13 trln yuan vs f'cast 4.50 trln yuanBut year-on-year lending growth hits record low Jan M2 money supply +7.0% y/y, vs f'cast of +7.2%Central bank pledges to adjust policy stance to support growthAdds analyst comment, detailsBy Ethan Wang and Kevin Yao BEIJING, Feb 1...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
The Ultimate Healthcare Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now
Healthcare isn't the hottest sector these days. While the S&P 500 has soared nearly 21% over the last 12 months, healthcare stocks as a group are barely in positive territory. However, I remain convinced that investors can find great stocks to buy in the healthcare sector. One in particular stands o...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-Aircraft maintenance boom has further to fly
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Oliver Taslic LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The aerospace sector is slowly righting itself. Following hits to deliveries of new planes in 2024, $140 billion Boeing BA.N and Europe’s Airbus AIR.PA sh...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-COMMENT-Clues about USD and FX volatility from the options market
Feb 14 (Reuters) - FX options are inherently forward-looking and thrive on volatility and sharp directional moves, making their price action a key barometer for the FX spot market outlook. Since volatility is an uncertain but crucial component of an FX option's premium, dealers rely on implied...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Think American Express Is Expensive? This Chart Might Change Your Mind.
Glancing at the latest closing price of American Express (NYSE: AXP) might produce a degree of sticker shock. Anyone interested in buying into the storied credit card giant will have to part with more than $310 for a mere single share of the company.Many famous stocks are a fraction of that amount, ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Russia says it will not participate in Munich security conference
MOSCOW, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Russian officials will not attend the Munich Security Conference because Russia has not been invited to the event, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a weekly news briefing on Friday.Zakharova said the conference had changed in nature over the years and gone...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Technical Analysis
USD: Reciprocal tariffs seen as 'unworkable' – ING
The US Dollar (USD) is a little weaker in Europe today on the back of slightly lower US interest rates, ongoing optimism about an end to the war in Ukraine, and a US reciprocal tariff package which was hard to decipher.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 14
Cryptocurrencies
SEC And CFTC Crypto Collaboration? Regulators Discussing Revival Of Joint Advisory Committee
Recent reports allege that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are in talks to collaborate on crypto regulations amid their new approach shift under Trump’s industry-friendly administration. Related Reading: SEC Vs Coinbase: US Regulato...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Will the "Trump Put" Save Nvidia?
Since President Donald Trump won the 2024 election in early November, U.S. stocks rose in anticipation that he will institute pro-business policies. It hasn't been all smooth sailing on Wall Street, though. The emergence of the Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot DeepSeek and Trump's tariff prop...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Russian forces take control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine, TASS says
MOSCOW, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken control of the settlements of Zelene Pole and Dachne in eastern Ukraine, the TASS state news agency reported on Friday, citing the Defence Ministry.Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Kremlin seeks clarification on JD Vance remarks about military levers
MOSCOW, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Russia expects to receive clarification of remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance that Washington has economic and military "tools of leverage" that it could use against Russia if it does not agree to a peace deal guaranteeing Ukraine's long-term independence,...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
Vale considers selling Brazil renewables assets to GIP
SAO PAULO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian miner Vale VALE3.SA is considering selling a majority stake in renewable energy business Alianca Energia to U.S.-based investment firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), it said on Friday.Reuters reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Pentagon prepares potential cuts for Elon Musk's DOGE, WSJ reports
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Some parts of the U.S. military are preparing lists of weapons programs they have long wanted to cancel in a bid to get ahead of what could be drastic cuts by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Members of DOGE are expec...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
Freeport Indonesia reduces copper ore mining to 60% capacity, mining official says
Adds comment from Freeport Indonesia in paragraph 4, updates official's comment on export permit in paragraph 6 JAKARTA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Copper miner PT Freeport Indonesia has reduced its copper ore mining to 60% capacity due to rising stockpiles, Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry seni...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
