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ReutersThu, Dec 18
US consumer prices likely posted largest annual increase in 1-1/2 years in November
ReutersThu, Dec 18
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on December 18
GBP/JPY holds steady above 208.00 as BoE and BoJ rate decisions loom
ReutersThu, Dec 18
ROI-Asia's imports of US energy drop in 2025 despite Trump trade moves: Russell
EUR/GBP gathers strength above 0.8750, all eyes on ECB and BoE rate decicions
ReutersThu, Dec 18
Japan's JAPEX buys US tight oil and gas assets in $1.3 bln deal
Economic Indicator
US consumer prices likely posted largest annual increase in 1-1/2 years in November
Consumer price index is forecast increasing 3.1% year-on-year in NovemberNo monthly inflation rates will be published after government shutdown prevented collection of data for OctoberLimited CPI values for October will be availableBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prReuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on December 18
ZURICH/GDANSK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:NOVARTIS NOVN.S, ROCHE ROG.SBloomberg News reported on Wednesday that the White House is set to announce drug pricing deals with Switzerland-based Novartis and Roche, further easing trade ten...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
ROI-Asia's imports of US energy drop in 2025 despite Trump trade moves: Russell
Reuters Open Interest (ROI) https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/ is your essential source for global financial commentary. By Clyde RussellLAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Asia's imports of U.S. crude oil, coal and liquefied natural gas are on track to decline this ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Forex
EUR/GBP gathers strength above 0.8750, all eyes on ECB and BoE rate decicions
The EUR/GBP cross gathers strength to near 0.8785 during the early European session on Thursday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) on softer-than-expected UK inflation data and firming Bank of England (BoE) rate cut bets.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
Japan's JAPEX buys US tight oil and gas assets in $1.3 bln deal
TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) 1662.T said on Thursday it decided to buy the entire equity interest in Verdad Resources Intermediate Holdings LLC (VRIH), which holds tight oil and gas assets in the U.S., for $1.3 billion.JAPEX would buy the whole VRIH, with assets i...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
QUOTES-BP picks first outsider CEO Meg O'Neill after abrupt Auchincloss exit
Dec 18 (Reuters) - BP BP.L has named Meg O'Neill, chief executive of Australia's Woodside Energy WDS.AX, as its next CEO, signalling a renewed push to boost returns and double down on oil and gas after retreating from an ambitious renewables strategy.O'Neill, who will take over in April ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Plans to Standarize Trading Units
The Hong Kong stock exchange plans to standardize the trading units used by the 2,660 listed companies on its platform in a bid to increase liquidity, according to a consultation paper.Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. is proposing to limit the trading unit size, or board lot, to eight choices sta...Tiger News
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
MORNING BID EUROPE-BoE to make the cut as others stay the course
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom WestbrookMarkets expect the Bank of England to be the only mover at a slew of central bank meetings on Thursday, with a 25-basis-point rate cut to 3.75% almost as predictable as the top order collapse at the Ashes test in Adelaide.Wedne...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
Solana (SOL) Fights to Hold $120—Is the Next Move Lower?
Solana failed to settle above $132 and nosedived. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $130 and might decline further below $120. SOL price started a fresh decline below $130 and $128 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $128 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE breaks key support amid declining investor confidence
Dogecoin (DOGE) trades in the red on Thursday, following a 4% decline on the previous day. The DOGE supply in profit declines as large wallet investors trim their portfolios. Derivatives data shows a surge in bearish positions amid declining retail interest.
Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Other
India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals
NEW DELHI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - India has reformed its business visa regime to ease movement of foreign engineers and technicians, the government said in a statement, which will be a boost local firms leaning on Chinese professionals for manufacturing services.India's Department for Promotion of I...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Forex
USD/CHF consolidates around 0.7950 as investors await US inflation data
The USD/CHF pair trades in a tight range around 0.7950 during the late Asian trading session on Thursday. The Swiss Franc pair wobbles as investors await the United States (US) inflation data for November, which will be published at 13:30 GMT.
Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd - Notice Regarding Acquisition Of Tight Oil And Gas Assets In U.S. Through Acquisition Of Entire Equity Interest In Verdad Resources Intermediat
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd 1662.T:JAPAN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION CO LTD - NOTICE REGARDING ACQUISITION OF TIGHT OIL AND GAS ASSETS IN U.S. THROUGH ACQUISITION OF ENTIRE EQUITY INTEREST IN VERDAD RESOURCES INTERMEDIATReuters
Thu, Dec 18
