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Gold under pressure as traders brace for delayed US NFP release
BitcoinistTue, Dec 16
OCC’s Approval Of Crypto Charters Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist Groups
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP sell-off extends as extreme fear grips crypto market
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Pfizer shares fall as 2026 profit view comes in below expectations
ReutersTue, Dec 16
REFILE-WRAPUP 1-European economies end year resilient but sluggish
ReutersTue, Dec 16
Russia can't escape paying the bill for war in Ukraine, EU's Kallas says
Commodities
Gold under pressure as traders brace for delayed US NFP release
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Tuesday as traders trim exposure ahead of a heavy US economic data docket that could reshape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy path into 2026.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 16
Cryptocurrencies
OCC’s Approval Of Crypto Charters Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist Groups
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently sparked a wave of criticism from traditional finance groups following its approval of conditional bank charters for five cryptocurrency firms: Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Paxos, and Fidelity. Stablecoins Seen As Direct Threat Following the OCC&...Bitcoinist
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
Pfizer shares fall as 2026 profit view comes in below expectations
Shares of drugmaker Pfizer PFE.N fall 1.8% to $25.95 in premarket tradingCo forecasts 2026 adj. profit of $2.80-$3.00 per share, below analysts' average estimate of $3.05 - LSEG dataExpects 2026 revenue of $59.50 billion to $62.50 billion, the midpoint of which is lower than analysts' estima...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Economic Indicator
REFILE-WRAPUP 1-European economies end year resilient but sluggish
Euro zone PMI weaker than expected on German industryUK PMI rises on budget reliefData points to modest growth momentum at turn of the year BoE is still seen cutting rates but ECB may be doneBy Balazs Koranyi and Indradip Ghosh FRANKFURT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Europe's leading economies closed o...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Russia can't escape paying the bill for war in Ukraine, EU's Kallas says
THE HAGUE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Russia cannot escape paying the bill for its war in Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at the establishment of an International Claims Commission for Ukraine in The Hague on Monday.The commission, which will validate war damages in Ukraine to be paid by R...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Other
DIARY-Political and General News Events from December 16
Dec 16 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------------------------------------------...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Beauty in 2026 looking attractive
STOXX 600 edging lower Ukraine peace talks in focusDefence stocks falterWall St futures slideWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com BEAUTY IN 2026 LOOKING ATTRACTIVEBeau...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Cryptocurrencies
Trump admin suspends $41B US-UK tech deal over stalled trade talks
The Trump administration has cancelled a $41 billion technology deal with the UK, cutting straight into one of the biggest joint projects on AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy the two governments had lined up. Washington suspended the plan after weeks of irritation over slow movement in wider trade talks. British officials confirmed the freeze […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Dec 16
Other
Ring Energy announces reaffirmation of borrowing base under its credit facility
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ring Energy Inc REI.A:RING ENERGY ANNOUNCES REAFFIRMATION OF BORROWING BASE UNDER ITS CREDIT FACILITYRING ENERGY INC - BORROWING BASE REAFFIRMED AT $585 MILLION UNDER ITS $1.0 BILLION SENIOR REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITYRING ENERGY INC - NO CHANGES TO CREDIT FACILITY TERMS, NEXT REVIE...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Commodities
Scorpio Tankers Announces Agreements To Sell Two LR2 Product Tankers And To Purchase Two LR2 Newbuilding Product Tankers
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Scorpio Tankers Inc STNG.N:SCORPIO TANKERS INC. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENTS TO SELL TWO LR2 PRODUCT TANKERS AND TO PURCHASE TWO LR2 NEWBUILDING PRODUCT TANKERSSCORPIO TANKERS INC - SELLS STI GOAL AND STI GALLANTRY FOR $52.3 MILLION EACHSCORPIO TANKERS INC - PURCHASES TWO SCRUBBER-FITTED ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Other
Pfizer forecasts 2026 profit below expectations
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Pfizer PFE.N on Tuesday forecast 2026 profit below Wall Street estimates, sending its shares down 1.6% premarket. The drugmaker expects adjusted profit for next year between $2.80 and $3 per share, below analysts' average estimate of $3.05 per share, according to data compi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
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Genesis Land Development Corp. Announces Renewal Of Normal Course Issuer Bid
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Genesis Land Development Corp GDC.TO:GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BIDGENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP - RENEWS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FOR ONE YEARReuters
Tue, Dec 16
Stocks
Scotiabank sees US utilities as hedge, raises price targets
Scotiabank raises price target on U.S. utilities as they provide a hedge against a potential downturn that other AI-focused sectors lack"We expect another year of solid returns in 2026, particularly for power stocks and U.S. utilities with meaningful data center exposure" - brokerageBrokerag...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
Other
UK launches BBC funding review, as broadcaster reels from Trump lawsuit
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain launched a review into the BBC's funding on Tuesday, seeking to "future-proof" the broadcaster which is reeling from a lawsuit launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump sued the BBC for up to $10 billion in damages over edited clips of a speech whi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 16
