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ReutersWed, Dec 17
SOFTS-Arabica coffee hits near three-month low, raw sugar falls
CryptopolitanWed, Dec 17
crypto VC Shima Capital is winding down operations amid SEC's fraud charges against its founder
ReutersWed, Dec 17
Oil tanker loading resumes in Venezuela, but most exports on hold
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH shorts decrease amid rising liquidations
ReutersWed, Dec 17
New White House plaques attack Trump's Democratic predecessors, Bush
ReutersWed, Dec 17
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock indexes fall while gold and silver rise with oil
Commodities
SOFTS-Arabica coffee hits near three-month low, raw sugar falls
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Arabica coffee futures on the ICE exchange hit near three-month lows on Wednesday as export sales picked up in top grower Brazil amid an improved outlook for the country's crop next year, while raw sugar fell for the third consecutive session. COFFEEArabica coffee ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Cryptocurrencies
crypto VC Shima Capital is winding down operations amid SEC's fraud charges against its founder
Shima Capital Management, a crypto venture capital firm that raised $200 million in 2021, is winding down operations a few weeks after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed fraud charges against its founder, Yida Gao. Journalist Kate Irwin shared screenshots of an email Gao sent to the founders of his VC’s portfolio companies, in […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
Oil tanker loading resumes in Venezuela, but most exports on hold
PDVSA restarts crude deliveries at ports after suspension due to cyberattackMost oil exports on hold as US threatens blockade of oil tankers under sanctionsChevron vessels continue to load and depart to the USTankers carrying oil byproducts set sail on WednesdayBy Marianna Parraga Dec 17 (Reuters...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
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New White House plaques attack Trump's Democratic predecessors, Bush
By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The White House has installed new plaques beneath photos of former leaders on President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House that sharply criticize his Democratic predecessors.The plaques are a striking addition becau...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Stocks
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock indexes fall while gold and silver rise with oil
Wall Street shares dip with tech leading losses, Oracle adds to AI worries Oil rises with precious metals Sterling falls as data cements BoE rate cut on ThursdayUS to blockade sanctioned oil tankers in and out of VenezuelaBy Sinéad Carew and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - MSCI'...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis bids flat, futures rise from nine-week low
CHICAGO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat stayed steady on Wednesday at grain elevators in the southern U.S. Plains, merchandisers said.Recent weakness in prices has encouraged demand from millers and bakers, brokers said.K.C. March hard red winter wheat futures KWH...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
GRAINS-CBOT wheat sets fresh eight-week low as ample global supply continues to weigh
Ample global wheat supply pressures CBOT wheat pricesCorn futures firm on export demand despite wheat pressureSoybean futures slump amid concerns over China's demandBy P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell for a fourth consecutive session on We...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Forex
FOREX-Sterling falls as UK inflation data signals BoE rate cut, dollar rises
ECB expected to hold rates on Thursday, BoE cut fully priced Yen weakens as BOJ expected to raise rates on FridayDollar index gains, euro edges lowerBy Chibuike Oguh and Joice Alves NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Sterling weakened on Wednesday after an unexpected drop in UK inflation all but...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
US judge blocks Michigan from enforcing order to shut down Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline
Dec 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked Michigan state from enforcing a 2020 order to shut down Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline running beneath a channel linking two of the Great Lakes, a court filing showed.Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
Archer Aviation Moves To Launch Air Taxi Trials In U.S. Cities Under White House Executive Order
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Archer Aviation Inc ACHR.N:ARCHER MOVES TO LAUNCH AIR TAXI TRIALS IN U.S. CITIES UNDER WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE ORDER AS DOT UNVEILS NATIONAL AAM STRATEGYARCHER AVIATION INC - FAA TO ANNOUNCE EIPP APPLICATION SELECTIONS BY MID-2026Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
EXCLUSIVE-US FDA taps Merck drugs with blockbuster sales potential for national priority vouchers
Merck cholesterol pill enlicitide and cancer therapy sac-TMT tapped for new priority programFDA expects Merck to submit applications in April and autumn of 2026, documents showBoth drugs if approved are expected to generate multibillion-dollar salesBy Patrick Wingrove and Dan Levine Dec 17 (Reu...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Cryptocurrencies
Study warns Central African Republic's unclear digital currency programs could allow foreign criminals to seize state property ahead of December 28 election
A new study released Wednesday warns that the Central African Republic’s digital currency programs are so unclear in their operations that they could allow criminal groups from other countries to take control of government property. The research came from a Switzerland-based network of about 600 specialists who track crime that crosses borders. The warning comes […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Other
OraSure Issues Statement Regarding Altai’S Intent To Nominate Director Candidates
Dec 17 (Reuters) - OraSure Technologies Inc OSUR.O:ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING ALTAI CAPITAL’S INTENT TO NOMINATE DIRECTOR CANDIDATESORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC: BOARD ULTIMATELY DETERMINED NOT TO APPOINT RISHI BAJAJ TO SERVE AS A DIRECTORORASURE TECHNOLOGIES: UPON RECEIPT OF ANY FO...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
