Markets brace for US election showdown in event-packed week
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Financial markets began the week on a cautious note on Monday, with shares in Asia subdued while the dollar eased slightly ahead of a…
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Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment
By Jake Spring CALI, Colombia (Reuters) – Wealthy nations appeared to hit a limit with how much they are willing to pay to conserve nature around the world, instead shifting…
Dollar dips as US election outcome remains uncertain, Fed rate cut looms
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar slipped in Asia on Monday as investors braced for a potentially pivotal week for the global economy as the United States chooses…
Morning Bid: Navigating US election, Fed, bond market tumult
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Global markets will be overwhelmingly dominated by the U.S. presidential election and interest rate decision later…
Brazil Finance minister cancels trip to Europe amid pressure to present fiscal measures
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad canceled a trip to Europe this week, the ministry said in a statement on Sunday, amid pressure from market participants for…
Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead
Investing.com — It’s set to be another nail-biting week for investors as U.S. voters go to the polls in a too close to call presidential election race that will have…
Australia to slash $10 billion off student debt amid cost of living pressures
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20%, wiping off around A$16 billion…
Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1 million voter prizes
By Luc Cohen (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday denied Elon Musk’s bid to move a Pennsylvania lawsuit over his $1 million voter prizes to federal court, moving the…
Berkshire’s cash soars to $325 billion as Buffett sells Apple, BofA; operating profit falls
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) extended their retreat from stocks in the third quarter, slashing their holdings in Apple and boosting cash to a record…
What would it take for the Fed to pause rate cuts? Deutsche Bank weighs in
Investing.com — While recent economic data has shifted market expectations toward the Federal Reserve potentially pausing its rate cuts, conditions for such a move remain stringent, Deutsche Bank strategists said…