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Chevron commits to Yoyo-Yolanda gas project straddling Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea
CAPE TOWN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S oil major Chevron CVX.N has renewed its commitment to the development of the Yoyo-Yolanda gas project that straddles the maritime border between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, the company said in a statement.In 2023 the two African countries signed a bilateral treat...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Agentic Economy Booms: Dev Launches Platform For AIs To Rent Humans, Fueling SUBBD Token Demand
The digital labor market is experiencing a bizarre inversion. For decades, humans rented software to boost productivity. Now? Software is beginning to rent humans. A fresh wave of ‘Agentic’ protocols, where autonomous AI agents hold their own crypto wallets, is driving a major narrative ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
FOREX-Dollar edges down vs euro with data in focus, yen softer ahead of Japan election
Dollar edges down versus euro on uncertainty over Fed policyYen heads for a fourth straight daily decline before electionTakaichi’s strong showing may pressure yen, government bondsBy Stefano Rebaudo and Ankur Banerjee Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged down against the euro on Wednesday as ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 9.3% y/y in January
BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O sold 69,129 China-made electric vehicles in January, up 9.3% from a year earlier, extending gains for a third consecutive month as it battles shrinking market share in both China and Europe.Deliveries of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made at its Shanghai plant,...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
South Korea parliament to form special committee on US investment law, media reports
SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Assembly has agreed to form a special committee to handle the law on making investments in the United States under a trade deal between the countries, News 1 reported on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened last week to hike tariffs on...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
TomTom says ramp-down of old contracts will weigh on 2026 sales, shares tumble
Shares fall more than 10% in early trading after broad consensus missTomTom sees lower to steady revenue in 2026 due to contract transitionAutomotive unit order backlog hits record 2.4 billion euros at end-2025By Mathias de Rozario Feb 4 (Reuters) - Dutch mapping technology group TomTom TOM2.AS e...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Husqvarna CEO says tariffs now 'part of doing business,' expects more price hikes
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Husqvarna's HUSQb.ST CEO Glen Instone said on Wednesday trade tariffs are now "part of doing business" and that the Swedish garden gear maker would need to continue passing higher costs on to customers if the measures remain in place."We had to pass price increases ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say
Ford and Geely discuss using Ford's European factory spaceTalks include shared vehicle technologies including for automated drivingMore automakers are seeking out partnerships to defray costs Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ford F.N and China’s Geely GEELY.UL are in discussions about a potential partnershi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold climbs back near $5,100 as US-Iran tensions lift safe-haven demand
Gold extends rally after posting best day since November 2008Silver gains over 6%, platinum group metals up over 5%U.S. shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea - U.S. militaryADP private payroll data due later in the dayBy Ishaan Arora Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold prices bounced back to hover near $5,...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
USD/JPY: Upward momentum regains – Societe Generale
Societe Generale reports on the recent movements in USD/JPY, highlighting a V-shaped rebound and the importance of key support and resistance levels. The analysis indicates that the currency pair is regaining upward momentum and is challenging the 50-DMA.
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Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
ZTO Announces Proposed Offering of US$1.5 Billion Convertible Senior Notes
SHANGHAI, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced a proposed offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$1.5 b...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
ZTO Announces Certain Preliminary Estimated Full Year 2025 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced certain preliminary estimated financial results for the full year of 2025. Base...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Forecast: After the $1.58 Black Saturday Flash Crash, Can Ripple Still Recover amid Competition From This New Crypto?
XRP is currently testing the $1.50 mark after a sudden drop in the market. Large outflows from the spot ETFs are affecting the asset. Experts are saying that the continuous delays in regulations in the United States are a major factor. Even though the forecasts are positive in the coming months, the short-term journey is […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Claiming Social Security Early Because of Poor Health? It May Not Be a Good Idea for This Reason.
Key PointsClaiming Social Security early reduces your benefits on a monthly basis.If your health is poor, an early filing might give you more lifetime income.While an early claim might work out best for you, it could hurt a surviving spouse.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Equinor expects Johan Sverdrup oil production decline of more than 10% in 2026
OSLO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Equinor's EQNR.OL CEO Anders Opedal said on Wednesday that the company expects output from its Johan Sverdrup oilfield in the North Sea to decline this year by more than 10%.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
Euro zone bond yields dip before inflation data
Germany's 10-year Bund yield down 1.5 basis pointsEconomists expect core inflation at 2.3%ECB likely to keep deposit rate on hold at 2% on Thursday LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields inched lower on Wednesday, ahead of preliminary bloc-wide inflation data later, while ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Agoda Supports Tourism Authority of Thailand in Promoting Trusted Thailand Initiative
BANGKOK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to advance the Trusted Thailand initiative. The collaboration showcases both Agoda's and the Thai government's dedication to prioritizing safety and quality standards in tou...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Santander falls 3% after Webster's acquisition
Shares of Banco Santander SAN.MC fall around 3.5%, among the worst performers on STOXX600 .STOXX, as the Spanish bank will buy U.S. regional lender Webster Financial WBS.N in a $12.2 billion deal failed to impress brokersMorgan Stanley downgraded the Spanish bank to "equal-weight" from "...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
