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NZD/USD softens below 0.6000 amid renewed US Dollar demand
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5940 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by a stronger US Dollar (USD). The rising Unemployment Rate in New Zealand weighs on the Kiwi, dragging the pair to the lowest level in almost two weeks.
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Fri, Feb 6
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US steps up aid to Cuba while choking off fuel supply
By Simon Lewis and Dave Sherwood WASHINGTON/HAVANA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. will provide an extra $6 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, the top State Department aid official said on Thursday, even as Washington has stepped up efforts to block oil supplies to the Caribbean island nation, caus...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
24H | Amazon Drops over 11%; Storage Shares Slide With SanDisk, Micron down over 4%; Western Digital down over 3%
Amazon on Thursday projected a surge of more than 50% in capital expenditures this year, joining its peers in a spending spree to build out artificial-intelligence infrastructure, and sending its shares down over 10% in overnight trading.Storage shares slid in overnight trading. SanDisk, Micron down...Tiger News
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Got Rocked Today
Key PointsThe oil and gas exploration company published its final set of 2025 figures.It missed the bottom line by a fairly substantial margin.10 stocks we like better than ConocoPhillips › Investors clearly weren't in the mood to explore buying ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) on the second-to-last tradi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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Australia's HMC Capital climbs as KKR commits investment for Energy Transition Platform
By Kumar TanishkFeb 6 (Reuters) - Australia's HMC Capital HMC.AX said on Friday it has struck a partnership that will see KKR-managed KKR.N funds invest up to A$603 million ($416.49 million) in preferred equity in its Energy Transition Platform, lifting its shares.Shares of HMC rose as much as 7...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Just Gave Good News About the Economy -- and Bad News to President Donald Trump
Key PointsFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently said there are signs of stabilization in the labor market and some signs of disinflation in certain areas of consumer prices.The Fed has lowered rates in recent months due to concerns about the labor market.This may indicate the Fed no longer se...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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Arizona sheriff says Nancy Guthrie presumed to 'still be out there' alive
Elderly mother of 'Today' show host vanished on SundayDNA tests confirm blood on front steps was missing woman'sNo proof of life and no suspects identified, FBI agent saysRansom note given to media set Thursday evening deadline By Evan Garcia and Steve GormanTUCSON, Arizona, Feb 5 (Reute...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
This New Launch Means XRP Holders Can Now Earn Yield – Here’s How
XRP just gained a new category of on-chain utility following the launch of modular lending on the Flare Network. According to a recent announcement by the blockchain network, modular lending for XRP has debuted on the network through an integration with Morpho and Mystic Finance. The new update make...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
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COLUMN-China’s military purge raises questions of peace, war and US dialogue
By Peter Apps LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - As Biden administration national security adviser Jake Sullivan met General Zhang Youxia in August 2024, the tired and strained look on the American’s face contrasted with the relaxed smile of the veteran Chinese officer, then at the height of his power as ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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South Korea foreign minister denies Seoul delaying US investments, Yonhap says
SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Seoul is not intentionally delaying the legislation of a special bill on U.S. investments under last year's trade deal with Washington, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday. Speakin...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Be Worth More Than Micron By the End of Next Year
Key PointsMicron stock has zoomed higher as it benefits from huge demand for its chips.Earnings will continue to climb in the short run, but the long run is less certain.Another AI company has been weighed down by other operations, but it's starting to turn a corner.10 stocks we like better than Ali...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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Japanese drugmakers slump after Trump unveils discount drug website
TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese pharmaceutical companies slumped in early Tokyo trading on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump's website offering discounted prescription medicines went live.Sumitomo Pharma 4506.T sank 4.5%, while Roche affiliate Chugai Pharmaceutical 4519.T lost...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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NFL-Champions League silverware shines in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl
By Angelica Medina Feb 5 (Reuters) - European football's most prestigious prize found itself rubbing shoulders with American sports royalty this week, as the Champions League trophy made its first-ever appearance at Super Bowl festivities in San Francisco. The National Football League - as pa...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
