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EU's von der Leyen: Will not leave EU summit without agreement on Ukraine financing
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ADNOC lands $11 billion financing for future gas output
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - December 18
ReutersThu, Dec 18
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: Micron soothes tech nerves, Europe mixed
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Sterling steady before expected BoE rate cut
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Exane cites favourable conditions for EU satellite firms as it initiates SES, Eutelsat
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EU's von der Leyen: Will not leave EU summit without agreement on Ukraine financing
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday she expected EU member states will reach an agreement on financing Ukraine at the summit held in Brussels Thursday and Friday."I will not leave council without a solution for Ukraine financing," ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
ADNOC lands $11 billion financing for future gas output
Lukoil exits Ghasha project, hands ADNOC 10% stakeHeavy demand from Asian lenders, including Chinese banksFirst gas production expected before decade's endBy Yousef Saba DUBAI, Dec 18 - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has secured $11 billion in structured financing to monetise future gas produ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - December 18
Dec 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- The United States approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island that is und...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: Micron soothes tech nerves, Europe mixed
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 BEFORE THE BELL: MICRON SOOTHES TECH NERVES, EUROPE MIXEDEuropean shares were set for a mixed start on Thursday as central bank me...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Forex
Sterling steady before expected BoE rate cut
BoE expected to cut rates due to inflation slowdownSterling steady before BoE decision, slight drop against euroSome predict further rate cuts through 2026By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The British pound was steady on Thursday before the Bank of England's latest policy decision, w...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
Exane cites favourable conditions for EU satellite firms as it initiates SES, Eutelsat
Exane BNP Paribas initiates SES SESFg.LU and Eutelsat ETL.PA with "outperform" and "neutral", respectively, saying European satellite operators could benefit from the geopolitical environment despite challenges in video businessIt says SES's multi-orbit strategy, exposure to the ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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Polish PM says EU faces choice between 'money today or blood tomorrow'
WARSAW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Europe has a choice between "money today or blood tomorrow" the Polish prime minister said on Thursday as he arrived at a European Union Summit where leaders must decide how to finance Ukraine in 2026 and 2027 to keep it fighting Russia's invasion."Now we h...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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Dutch PM expects EU agreement on Ukraine financing with Belgium on board
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Thursday he expects the talks between European Union member states on the financing of Ukraine will yield an agreement with the support of Belgium.He added he understood the demand from Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on shar...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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ANALYSIS-More mega deals coming as chase for scale fuels near record-breaking year for M&A
Global M&A value surpasses $4.8 trillion, second highest on recordCross-border transactions rise 46%, US and UK most targeted marketsThere were five offers over $50 billion so far this year, including multiple bids for Warner Bros.By Anousha Sakoui, Dawn Kopecki and Kane Wu LONDON/NEW YORK/H...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
METALS-Copper prices diverge as US rate outlook, AI sentiment weigh
SHANGHAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Copper prices move in opposite directions on Thursday, as the market focussed on the outlook for U.S. interest rates, while waning confidence in the artificial intelligence sector weighed on sentiment.The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange SCFcv...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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Euro zone yields steady before ECB, BoE policy meetings
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Thursday, with investors bracing for the European Central Bank to reaffirm its higher-for-longer rate stance later in the day.Investors pared back bets on future ECB rate hikes earlier this week as the impact of recent remarks by ECB...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
This $0.035 New Crypto Could Be the First to Explode in 2026, Investors Rush as It Hits 250%
Heavy market action does not often begin with a bang. They tend to start with silent advances, emerging involvement and products start to make sense before the majority. The focus of creditors as they position themselves to invest in 2026 is on projects which remain in their early stages but already exhibit existence of genuine […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
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China condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, says it violates one-China principle
BEIJING, Dec 18 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it condemns the United States' new arms sale to Taiwan, saying Washington had "seriously violated" the one-China principle and damaged peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.The U.S. arming Taiwan will only backf...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
