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EU sanction threats over Russia ties loom as Kyrgyzstan amends crypto rules
The authorities in Kyrgyzstan have updated the country’s digital-asset legislation to add specific terms for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins and regulate mining by state-controlled entities. The changes come after recent reports unveiled that the European Union is preparing to up the sanctions pressure on the Central Asia nation. The latter has been accused of helping Russia […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 4
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INSIGHT-Shein tried to turn Brazil into a production hub. Local factories walked away
Shein faced logistical and regulatory challenges in BrazilLocal suppliers struggled to meet Shein's price and delivery demandsBrazil is Shein's second-largest market outside the USBy Luciana Magalhaes and Helen Reid Natal, Brazil, Feb 4 (Reuters) - In 2023, as Shein was taking Brazil by s...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Democrats launch program to reach infrequent voters ahead of US midterm elections
By Joseph AxFeb 4 (Reuters) - National Democrats will launch a program on Wednesday aimed at engaging more than 1 million infrequent U.S. voters in states with close races, well ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to an announcement seen by Reuters.The new initiative will target likely ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Musk's mega-merger of SpaceX and xAI bets on sci-fi future of data centers in space
Space-based data centers face technical, economic and regulatory challengesBlue Origin and Google also explore space-based AI infrastructureSpaceX's structural advantages position it to shape orbital computing marketBy Akash Sriram and Joey Roulette Feb 4 (Reuters) - Seventy-five years ago, t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Venezuelan expats who helped propel Canada oil sands growth see return home as unlikely
Venezuelan engineers, scientists, geologists helped develop Canada's oil sands industryVenezuelan oil industry decline coincided with Canada's oil sands growthReverse migration to Venezuela unlikely despite potential oil industry revivalBy Amanda Stephenson CALGARY, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Prof...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump to be sentenced
Ryan Routh was arrested in 2024 on Florida golf courseProsecutors say he lay in wait to try to shoot TrumpSuspect was convicted after serving as his own lawyerBy Jack Queen FORT PIERCE, Florida, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course with ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Investors ramp up bets on steeper yield curve under Warsh-led Fed
Markets expect steeper yield curves to be the norm in 2026Tensions likely to revolve around Fed balance sheet, long-end ratesUncertainty about Warsh's views likely to raise rate volatilityIncoming Fed chief expected to revert to hawkish instincts at some pointBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW Y...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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EXCLUSIVE-US Senators unveil bill to prevent scam ads on social media platforms
Bipartisan SCAM Act targets fraudulent ads on social mediaBill follows Reuters report revealing that Meta internally projected huge revenue from scam adsLegislation would require platforms to verify government-issued ID of advertisersAmerican Bankers Association, AARP endorse billBy Jeff HorwitzFeb ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
RPT-ROI-Warning from 'Down Under' may unsettle the Fed: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The world's central banks - and many bond investors - may look at Australia's decision on Tuesday with some discomfort. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its first interest-rate rise in more than two years, a move that could herald a broader s...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Novartis flags 2026 profit drop as patents for key drugs expire
Novartis expects low single-digit drop in 2026 core income To offset patent expiry with $30 billion deals, cancer drugsCFO-designate raises prospect of second-half profit rebound Share price slips 1.8% in morning tradingBy Ludwig Burger and Bhanvi Satija FRANKFURT, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Novartis NOVN...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise as gold extends gain, oil advances on US-Iran tension
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as precious metals extended their gains, while oil prices climbed amid simmering tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone.March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were up 0....Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Ivanhoe eyes US market for Congo zinc under Project Vault
Gecamines and Mercuria to market Kipushi's zinc to U.S. Project Vault aims to secure strategic metals for USKipushi mine to produce 240,000–290,000 metric tons of concentrate in 2026 KINSHASA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ivanhoe Mines IVN.TO is in advanced talks with Congo’s state miner Gecamines and S...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Santander Brasil's profit up 6% in Q4 to highest in four years
SAO PAULO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Banco Santander Brasil's SANB3.SA fourth-quarter net profit rose 6% from a year earlier to 4.09 billion reais ($780.73 million), the lender said on Wednesday, slightly above the 4.03 billion reais expected by analysts polled by LSEG.That marked the bank's highest...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Is Bitmine Immersion Technologies an Underrated Crypto Play?
Key PointsAfter hitting a 52-week high of $161 last summer, Bitmine Immersion Technologies now trades for just $26.The market cap of Bitmine Immersion Technologies is now almost exactly equivalent to the value of its Ethereum holdings.Ethereum is now looking like a better buy than an Ethereum treasu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Wednesday: A KKR KKR.N and Singapore Telecommunications STEL.SI consortium will pay S$6.6 billion ($5.2 billion) in cash to take full control of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), the ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Hurray! It's Another New Space IPO! (But Should You Buy It?)
Key PointsYork Space Systems went public Thursday -- and now trades below its offering price.This brand new space stock isn't cheap, though, costing more than 11 times annual sales.10 stocks we like better than York Space Systems › York Space Systems (NYSE: YSS) had its initial public offering (IPO)...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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IndiGo cuts some long-haul flights due to airspace closures, airport congestion
IndiGo suspends Copenhagen flights, trims UK services Airspace closures, congestion increase flight timesAirline expects first Airbus A350 in early 2028 NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - India's IndiGo INGL.NS said on Wednesday it would suspend long-haul flights to Copenhagen and trim some service...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Olympics-Figure skating-Glenn aims to inspire LGBTQ+ community during trying times
American Glenn set to become first out woman to figure skate at an OlympicsTrump administration criticised for policies affecting LGBTQ+ rightsOlympic Pride House provides safe space for LGBTQ+ athletes and alliesBy Lori EwingMILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn hopes her historic...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Silver miners rise as US-Iran tensions lift demand
Shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking gains in the white metal's prices GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 5.02% to $89.39 per ouncePrices increase on higher demand, supported by renewed U.S.–Iran tensions that lifted safe-haven buyingHecla Mining HL.N up 4.3%; Coeur Mining CDE.N up 3.6%Canad...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
