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Israel sells $5 billion of bonds in international offering
JERUSALEM, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Israel sold $5 billion of five- and 10-year bonds in an international debt offering overnight, with demand reaching $23 billion, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.Some 300 different investors from more than 30 countries worldwide took part in the sale, it said.Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei ends higher on tech gains, tariff worries limit gains
Update with closing prices TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed higher on Wednesday, led by technology stocks, but the gains were capped due to persistent worries about the U.S. tariff policy.The Nikkei .N225 rose 0.42% to close at 38,963.7 after briefly logging margi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Gulf fintech Tabby doubles valuation to $3.3 billion ahead of IPO
Adds background in paragraph 8By Federico Maccioni DUBAI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Gulf fintech Tabby has more than doubled its valuation to $3.3 billion after completing a new funding round, as the buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm prepares for a stock market listing within 18 months, its chief executive...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
South African rand stable after Powell's cautious comments; US inflation in focus
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 12 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday, as markets processed U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on interest rate cuts and braced for an inflation reading from the world's biggest economy later in the day.At 0653 GMT, t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Markets look to US CPI with one eye on tariffs
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com MARKETS LOOK TO US CPI WITH ONE EYE ON TARIFFSInvestors for a change started the day on Wednesday without headlines on new U.S. tari...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin On The Fed’s Radar? Journalist Notes Growing Acceptance
Historically dubious of cryptocurrencies, the US Federal Reserve could be starting to show early signs of becoming more receptive to Bitcoin and digital assets. Recent remarks from key Fed officials point to a change in tone that would indicate a more open attitude regarding crypto inclusion, claims...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 12
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Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize's fourth-quarter sales marginally beat view
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize AD.AS reported slightly higher-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, as it saw volume recovery in the U.S. and strong performance in Europe. The Dutch group's revenue for the three months through December 31 was 23.28 bill...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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BRIEF-Ahold Delhaize Expects 2025 Operating Margin Of Around 4%
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV AD.AS:Q4 NET SALES WERE EUR 23.3 BILLION, UP 0.6% AT CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES AND UP 1.0% AT ACTUAL EXCHANGE RATESQ4 UNDERLYING OPERATING MARGIN WAS 4.1%, A DECREASE OF 0.2 PERCENTAGE POINTS2025 OUTLOOK: UNDERLYING OPERATING MARGIN OF AROUND 4%; MID- T...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks upbeat, US yields hold gains ahead of inflation test
European shares set to rise, dollar rally pausesMore Trump tariff announcements expectedU.S. inflation data in focus after Powell's testimonyBy Rae Wee and Chuck Mikolajczak SINGAPORE/NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Stocks rose and U.S. Treasury yields firmed on Wednesday as investors assessed t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Australia won't curb 'green' aluminium exports to US to avoid tariff, says minister
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Australia's industry minister said on Wednesday the nation's plan to boost "green" aluminium exports would not be derailed by the threat of U.S. tariffs, saying American customers would only end up paying more for a product in global de...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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China's purchases of chipmaking equipment to decline in 2025, consultancy says
By Che Pan and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - China's purchases of chipmaking equipment are set to decline this year after three years of growth, as the industry grapples with overcapacity and faces greater constraints from U.S. sanctions, a consultancy said on Wednesday. Chi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Cryptocurrencies
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) launches the Macro Strategy token reserve to support leading crypto projects
The Trump family's WLFI has unveiled the Macro Strategy reserve to support leading crypto projects like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptos at the forefront of reshaping global finance. The strategic token reserve will mark a significant milestone in WLFI’s journey.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
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Russia says it rescues all 139 fishermen stranded on ice floe in Western Pacific sea
Recasts to say all 139 fishermen rescued in paragraphs 1-5Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russia's emergency services said on Wednesday that it had rescued all 139 fishermen stranded on an ice floe drifting in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Western Pacific.Earlier, the ministry said that about 300 were stranded a...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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BRIEF-Avance Gas Declares Distribution Of Co Shares, Return Of Capital Of $5.25 Per Share For Q4 2024
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Avance Gas Holding Ltd AGAS.OL:DECLARED A COMBINED DISTRIBUTION OF CO SHARES AND RETURN OF CAPITAL OF $5.25 PER SHARE FOR Q4 2024Source text: ID:nGNE3NVfcWFurther company coverage: AGAS.OLReuters
Wed, Feb 12
Commodities
BRIEF-JAPEX Executive: Hopes That U.S. Trump Administration's Energy Policy Will Support Freeport LNG's Expansion Plans
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd 1662.T:JAPEX EXECUTIVE: PLANS TO USE CASH RAISED FROM RECENT SALE OF SHARES IN OTHER COMPANIES TO INVEST IN GROWTH SEGMENTS, INCLUDING U.S. MARKETJAPEX EXECUTIVE: HOPES THAT U.S. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ENERGY POLICY WILL SUPPORT FREEPORT LNG&...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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CORRECTED-SoftBank posts third-quarter loss of $2.4 billion
Correct Vision Fund investment result in paragraph 3 to loss.TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group 9984.T booked a net loss of 369.2 billion yen ($2.4 billion) in the October-December quarter as valuations at its Vision Fund investment arm fell.That compares to an LSE...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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BRIEF-Japan Display Inc - Strategic Investment In Oledworks, Global Leader In Multi-Stack Oled, And Partnership To Bring World-Leading Advanced Display Manufacturing To U.S
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc 6740.T:JAPAN DISPLAY INC - STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN OLEDWORKS, GLOBAL LEADER IN MULTI-STACK OLED, AND PARTNERSHIP TO BRING WORLD-LEADING ADVANCED DISPLAY MANUFACTURING TO U.SSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: 6740.TReuters
Wed, Feb 12
Cryptocurrencies
Cardano gains unusual social media interest as Ethereum and Dogecoin falter
Santiment, an analytic platform, announced that Cardano had garnered massive social media interest compared to Ethereum and Dogecoin. The firm also highlighted that Bitcoin led the way, as usual, in terms of crypto discussions on X, Reddit, Telegram, 4Chan, Bitcointalk, and Farcaster.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
