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Morning Bid: China two-year yield eyes fall below 1.00%
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The first full trading week of 2025 kicks off in Asia on Monday with the sharp…
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Exclusive-Rival CEO spread doubt about Nippon Steel deal prospects to Wall Street, documents allege
By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Even as Nippon Steel faced skepticism of its doomed $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel from the Biden administration, it was also contending with…
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Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 0.63%
Investing.com – Israel stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Insurance, Financials and Communication sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tel Aviv, the…
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Chinese hack of US telecoms compromised more firms than previously known, WSJ says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Chinese hack compromised even more U.S. telecoms than previously known, including Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR), Consolidated Communications and Windstream, the Wall Street Journal reported late on Saturday,…
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United Airlines to bring Musk’s Starlink on flights by spring
(Reuters) – United Airlines said on Sunday it expects to begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink in February for in-flight internet services, and to first offer the connectivity on a commercial…
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Saudi Arabia stocks lower at close of trade; Tadawul All Share down 0.27%
Investing.com – Saudi Arabia stocks were lower after the close on Sunday, as losses in the Energy & Utilities, Financial Services and Telecoms & IT sectors led shares lower. At…
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Exclusive-New US ethics czar starts vetting incoming Trump officials
By Heather Timmons and Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. ethics official charged with preventing government workers’ conflicts of interest is about to take the hotseat in Washington,…
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Austrian conservatives hold crisis meeting after chancellor quits
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) – The leadership of Austria’s ruling conservatives held a crisis meeting on Sunday to pick a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation…
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What is a government shutdown, and what are the potential economic implications?
Investing.com — The US recently avoided a government shutdown, which occurs when Congress fails to pass a bill to fund federal operations, forcing agencies to halt non-essential activities. According to Wells…
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Goldman Sachs is out with 7 macro global predictions for 2025
Investing.com — Goldman Sachs has outlined its top seven macroeconomic predictions for 2025, forecasting a year shaped by easing financial conditions, continued rate cuts, and geopolitical uncertainties. The investment bank…