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Brent crude edges up as optimism over economy trumps demand concerns
By Florence TanSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude futures edged up on Tuesday as optimism that government stimulus will buoy global…
Exclusive: India’s budget seen raising import duties by 5%-10% on dozens of items, sources say
By Aftab Ahmed and Manoj KumarNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is considering hiking import duties by 5%-10% on more than 50 items including…
Asia shares edge higher as Biden unveils $1.9 trillion U.S. stimulus plan
By Andrew Galbraith and Chibuike OguhSHANGHAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian shares edged up near record highs on Friday after U.S.…
When to trade bitcoin? When Saturn crosses Mercury, of course
By Anna Irrera and Tom WilsonLONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin seems so flighty, some might argue you may as well consult a crystal ball, read…
BOJ will mull cutting this year’s growth forecast: Nikkei
By Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will consider cutting its economic forecast for the current fiscal year ending in…
Asia shares mostly lower amid rising coronavirus cases, Washington turmoil
By Chibuike OguhNEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines as political turmoil in…
KKR closes its first Asia Pacific infrastructure fund at $3.9 billion
HONG KONG (Reuters) - U.S.-based investment powerhouse KKR & Co (NYSE:KKR) said Monday it has closed a fund targeting…
Biden to nominate Rhode Island governor for Commerce, Boston mayor for Labor
By Andrea Shalal and David LawderWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as…
Democrat Senate win drives stocks higher, bonds lower
By Tom WestbrookSINGAPORE (Reuters) -Bonds nursed losses and stock markets rose on Thursday in anticipation of a big borrowing and big…
Bitcoin breaks above $35,000 to touch new high
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Bitcoin traded above $35,000 for the first time in Asia on Wednesday, rising to a high of $35,879 and extending a rally…