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Japan's senior currency official, Atsushi Mimura, said the government will maintain close coordination with U.S. authorities on foreign exchange matters and will act appropriately, reiterating the September joint Japan-U.S. statement as the guiding framework. The remarks came after the yen jumped on Friday amid reported rate checks by the New York …
Vacancy numbers in the UK fell again in December and the rate of increase in advertised pay eased, according to an Adzuna survey. The portal reported a drop in listings from 745,448 in November to 716,791 in December, marking a sixth consecutive monthly decline and a 15% fall year-on-year. Average advertised salaries rose 6.8% year-on-year in Decem…
Gold prices pushed above the $5,000 an ounce threshold on Monday as investors sought protection amid rising geopolitical tensions and the prospect of easier U.S. monetary policy later in 2026. Spot gold reached $5,035.83/oz by 18:52 ET (00:52 GMT) while U.S. Gold Futures climbed to $5,074.71/oz. Silver and platinum also marked new peaks as market p…
The Japanese yen rallied sharply on Jan 26, pushing the dollar down across major currencies as markets monitored signs of possible currency intervention and prepared for a key week of central bank decisions, including the Federal Reserve's rate announcement. Thin holiday trading amplified moves after Tokyo-focused comments from Japan's prime minist…
Jefferies has upgraded Hermes International from Hold to Buy and increased its price target to EUR2,400 from EUR2,250, citing stronger consumer alignment and a post-2025 quality compounder derating. The move sits alongside divergent views across the sector, including a Barclays downgrade of Hermes and Jefferies’ continued caution on Ferrari and Bur…
Gold surged to a fresh record, passing the $5,000 per ounce mark on Monday as investors sought refuge from rising geopolitical tensions. The metal has gained 64% in 2025, supported by U.S. monetary policy easing, sustained central bank purchases including a 14th consecutive month of buying by China in December, and record inflows into exchange-trad…
Analysts overwhelmingly expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to maintain its current monetary policy settings at its upcoming review, citing robust semiconductor export demand and tame inflation. Singapore's GDP outperformed official forecasts in 2025, while mixed signals on price pressures leave room for differing views on near-term action.
Singapore’s central bank uses the exchange rate as its primary policy instrument, guiding a trade-weighted index of the Singapore dollar within an undisclosed policy band. This approach reflects the city-state’s heavy trade dependence and the outsized role imports play in domestic price formation. The Monetary Authority of Singapore adjusts three l…
The U.S. State Department announced visa restrictions on members of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council and revoked visas for two council members and their immediate families, citing alleged involvement with gangs and interference with efforts to counter groups the U.S. has designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The action comes as th…
Russian equities closed with modest weakness on Sunday, even as the MOEX Russia Index finished unchanged at a new three-month peak. Mining and energy-related names showed the largest moves, with MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC among the top gainers and several major blue-chips slipping. Commodity markets were firmer, with gold and crude oil posting notable…
The current administration resisted broadening body-worn camera use by immigration officers and sharply reduced staffing for internal oversight units as it redeployed agents to Minneapolis and other cities. By-stander video from two fatal shootings has highlighted the role of cameras in scrutinizing official accounts. The administration sought stee…
Two fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis have intensified scrutiny of the Trump administration's large-scale immigration enforcement operation, prompting partisan clashes in Congress, unease among some Republicans and gun-rights advocates, and renewed calls from Democrats to block funding for agencies that oversee ICE ahead of a loomi…
Two separate shootings in Minneapolis this month involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents left two U.S. citizens dead and have prompted sharp disputes between local officials and the federal government over whether the officers acted lawfully. Video footage that emerged from both incidents appears to challenge the accounts offered …
Brazil has assumed responsibility for Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru at Mexico's request and with Lima's approval, including custody of embassy premises, residence of the head of mission, assets and archives. The move follows Peru's decision in early November to cut diplomatic ties after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Ministe…
Senior administration figures defended the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, asserting the agents acted in self-defense after alleging Pretti assaulted officers and obstructed a law enforcement operation. Multiple bystander videos reviewed by Reuters appear to show Pretti holding a phone rather than a gun a…
A deep freeze sweeping much of the United States sent real-time wholesale electricity prices sharply higher on Sunday after demand in Virginia - home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers - exceeded forecasts. PJM Interconnection reported a late Saturday-night surge in demand and projects a potential all-time winter peak this week, w…
At least 80 individuals whom Venezuela's Foro Penal considers political prisoners were freed across the country on Sunday as part of a continuing release process, the group's director said. The figure comes amid differing tallies from government officials and the rights organization, and a planned call between Venezuela’s interim president and the …
The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday condemned Iran for rights abuses linked to a government crackdown on anti-government protests and voted to extend a 2022 inquiry so investigators can document the latest unrest for potential future legal proceedings. The decision followed urgent testimony from U.N. officials and rights advocates, conflicting …
Delta Air Lines is operating a reduced flight schedule as a winter storm affects multiple U.S. regions. The carrier says proactive schedule adjustments mean currently planned flying is proceeding as scheduled, while it monitors conditions in the Northeast and at its Atlanta hub. The system-wide disruption has led to cancellations, delays and travel…
Foreign exchange markets opened the week cautious about the possibility of official yen purchases after a volatile session that sent the currency sharply higher on Friday and a weekend statement from Japan’s prime minister warning against speculative or abnormal market moves. Thin trade in the early Asian hours, compounded by an Australian holiday,…
Canada affirmed its adherence to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement commitment not to pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Ottawa. Responding to a U.S. threat of steep tariffs if Canada struck a deal with China, Carney said Canada has no intention of such an agreement, while noting recent…
Robotaxi headlines have pressured sentiment around Uber, but the economics point to a slower, multi-player rollout where demand aggregation, pricing, and marketplace liquidity still matter. With shares around $82 and technicals washed out, this sets up a mid-term long trade toward a reclaim of key moving averages, with clearly defined risk below re…
A federal judge in Boston has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security from terminating humanitarian parole that allowed over 8,400 family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents from seven Latin American countries to live in the United States while awaiting immigrant visas. The ruling criticizes …
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza and Gaza City wounded and killed civilians on Sunday, local health officials said, while U.S. envoys continued diplomatic engagement aimed at advancing a phased Gaza arrangement. The incidents underscore persistent insecurity following the October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the war and a ceasefire framework whose…
Abbott just printed a painful post-earnings air pocket and tagged a fresh 52-week low near $105.78. The selloff looks more like a reset of expectations than a permanent impairment: ABT still carries strong profitability (ROE ~27%), low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.25), and meaningful free cash flow (~$6.9B). With RSI deeply oversold (~16) and heavy …
