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SEK: Riksbank remains vigilant amid economic growth – Commerzbank
The Riksbank has decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.75%, citing solid economic growth and rising household consumption. Despite a weak labor market, inflation has reached target levels, allowing the Riksbank to adopt a wait-and-see approach.
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Wed, Feb 4
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Mexico's Pemex to uphold oil exporting contract with Cuba
MEXICO CITY, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Mexico's state-owned oil firm Pemex on Wednesday said that it currently has one contract in force with Cuba, which has been in place since 2023, the company's CEO Victor Rodriguez Padilla said during the daily morning press conference of Mexican president Claud...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Plans being finalized to hold direct US-Iran talks in Oman on Friday, Gulf official says
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Plans are being finalized to hold direct talks between Iran and the United States in Oman on Friday, a Gulf official told Reuters on Wednesday, saying that talks in Turkey were no longer under consideration.The official said the talks would open with the issue of Iran's nuclear...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
You Can Confidently Buy and Hold This Nearly 8%-Yielding Dividend Stock Through the End of the Decade
Key PointsMPLX invested heavily in its growth last year. The MLP's strong financial profile supports its high-yielding payout and growth investments. It has expansion projects underway that should enter service through 2029. 10 stocks we like better than MPLX › High-yielding dividend stocks often ha...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Retail investors buy software dip, shrug off AI fears
Retail investors bought the dip in software stocks, data shows, shrugging off mounting market worries that advances in artificial intelligence could disrupt companies' business modelsAccording to Vanda Research, net retail inflows in the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector IGV.Z ETF neared $14...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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India's Fractal Analytics eyes up to $1.6 billion IPO valuation, aims to be first AI-focused listed firm
By Haripriya Suresh Feb 4 (Reuters) - Indian enterprise artificial intelligence firm Fractal Analytics FRAL.NS is targeting a valuation of up to 144.5 billion rupees ($1.60 billion) in what will be a scaled-down initial public offering. The IPO positions the company to become the country's...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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US lawmakers, Waymo, Tesla urge Congress to take action to speed deployment of self-driving cars
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Lawmakers, Waymo and Tesla will urge Congress to take action on long-stalled legislation to speed deployment of self-driving vehicles, warning of competitive threats from China.The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday on effor...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Binance is Proof-of-Reserve Champ: Why $MAXI Is The Next Crypto to Explode
What to Know: Binance’s latest Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) confirms 1:1 asset backing, creating the safety baseline required for a broader market risk-on rotation. Smart money is moving from stable infrastructure plays into high-volatility assets, evidenced by aggressive accumulation in new presales. Ma...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 4
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1 Stock I'm Buying in 2026 and Holding Forever
Key PointsAfter a decent 2025, Microsoft's stock finished January down 9%.But Microsoft's products and tools are used by millions of businesses globally.Corporate clients are much more likely to maintain services through rough economic times.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Microsoft (NASDA...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Crypto Stocks Fall as BTC Drops Below $75K; Iren down 12%; Bitfarms down 8%; CleanSpark, Robinhood down 7%
Crypto stocks fell in Wednesday trading as Bitcoin dropped below $75,000.Iren down 12%; Hut 8, BTCS fell 11%; Bitfarms down 8%; CleanSpark, Robinhood down 7%; Coinbase, Strategy down 4%.Tiger News
Wed, Feb 4
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BNB Price Forecast: BNB sell-off intensifies as developers launch new token standard for AI-driven assets
BNB (BNB) is extending losses below $750 at the time of writing on Wednesday, after erasing almost all the gains accrued since early August. The exchange native token hovers 46% below its record high of $1,375 amid structural weakness and weak sentiment in the broader crypto market.
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Wed, Feb 4
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Czech women to create chaos in bid for first medal
By Trevor StynesMILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic women's ice hockey team intend to bring chaos and physicality to their bid for a first Olympic medal when they hit the rink at Milano Cortina, forward Kristyna Kaltounkova said on Wednesday.The Czech women made their Winter Games debut...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Stepson of Norway's crown prince cries in court, denies videos on his phone show rape
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 chargesCourt case has shaken royal familyHoiby says he has been harassed by the press since age of threeBreaks down in tears at beginning of testimonyCrown Princess cancels planned trip abroadBy Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The son of Norway's crown prince...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Olympics-Figure skating-'You're that figure skater!' Malinin enjoys popularity off the rink
By Elvira PollinaMILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Two-times world figure skating champion Ilia Malinin will compete at the Milano Cortina Olympics as the favourite for the men's gold, but the American is already gaining notoriety away from the rink.Practising at the Olympic training rink on the outskirt...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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KFC-parent Yum Brands tops same-store sales estimates as diners seek value meals
Q4 earnings per share miss estimatesYum Brands in the midst of a strategic review for Pizza HutKFC International, Taco Bell US boost sales againBy Sanskriti Shekhar Feb 4 (Reuters) - Yum Brands YUM.N topped quarterly sales estimates on Wednesday on the back of steady demand at Taco Bell in the U...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
