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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
Feb 14, 2025
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
Feb 14, 2025
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
Feb 14, 2025
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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
Feb 14, 2025
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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
Feb 14, 2025
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
Feb 14, 2025
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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
Feb 14, 2025
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
Feb 14, 2025
Commodities
Kremlin dismisses Ukraine's accusation that Russia attacked Chornobyl nuclear plant
Adds quotesMOSCOW, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday dismissed as a "provocation" accusations by Ukraine that a Russian drone had damaged the containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant overnight.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that he did not have precise informatio...Reuters
Feb 14, 2025
Stocks
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67
The average 67-year-old retired worker gets $1,883.50 per month from their Social Security benefit, which is $22,602 per year.This is slightly less than the $1,905.31 average benefit paid to retired workers, and there's a good reason for that. The overall average includes people who started collecti...The Motley Fool
Feb 14, 2025
Other
British lender NatWest posts better than expected annual profit
Bank sets new return goal for 2027Says continues to review dealmaking opportunityPlans to increase dividend payout ratio to c. 50%Govt stake falls below 7%Adds dividends, policy reformBy Sinead Cruise and Yadarisa Shabong LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - British bank NatWest NWG.L reported forecast-bea...Reuters
Feb 14, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk’s Tesla
Elon Musk’s Tesla business is suffering blows from DOGE activities. The Trump administration has postponed plans to purchase its armored electric vehicles. The State Department has been in talks with Musk but reports emerged about a potential $400 million purchase. The Biden administration told the State Department to get information from possible suppliers about how […]Cryptopolitan
Feb 14, 2025
Stocks
Will This 1 New Catalyst for Solana Be a Game Changer?
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is already one of the most dynamic blockchains in crypto right now, and it just got exposed to yet another catalyst that could start to boost its price as soon as later this month. Given that during the past 12 months its price is up by out 70%, investors are doubtlessly excited...The Motley Fool
Feb 14, 2025
Stocks
Is Now a Good Time to Buy the Dip in Dogecoin?
Last year, mainstream cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum generated returns far superior to those seen in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). One of the main catalysts for these cryptocurrencies in 2024 was the presidential election. Then-candidate Dona...The Motley Fool
Feb 14, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Copper miners jump amid price hikes in U.S.
** Shares in copper miners jump; an analyst cites increasing copper prices on world markets** KGHM KGH.WA, Antofagasta ANTO.L, Glencore GLEN.L, Anglo American AAL.L and Boliden BOL.ST rise 1.5%-3.5%** The recent hikes in prices are driven by the potential tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald T...Reuters
Feb 14, 2025
Stocks
US STOCKS-Futures stall as markets await tariff details
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Futures: Dow down 0.06%, S&P 500 up 0.05%, Nasdaq up 0.11% Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures paused on Friday, as investors awaited more clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump&...Reuters
Feb 14, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Solid Foundations, Not Empty Promises: XYZ Raises $7M and Gains Traction
Meme coins are storming the political scene, with new tokens popping up like mushrooms after the rain, riding the wave of TRUMP coin’s success. But are they really trustworthy? Where there is hype, there is risk. Take the Central African Republic Meme ($CAR), a crypto project launched by the government of the Central African Republic […]Cryptopolitan
Feb 14, 2025
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks hover near recent highs, dollar down on tariff relief
Updates in European morningTrump's tariff timeline offers markets reprieve Gold prices set for seventh straight week of gains Chinese tech stocks rally rages on By Ankur Banerjee and Elizabeth Howcroft SINGAPORE/PARIS, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Global stock markets held near record highs on Frid...Reuters
Feb 14, 2025
