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Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble
Date: December 26, 2024
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asia shares eased in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, paring some of their gains from earlier in the week, while the dollar rose alongside U.S. Treasury yields. As the year-end approaches, trading volumes have begun thinning out and the main focus for investors remains that of the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook....
Japan’s comedian-turned-investor launches fund with ex-Goldman ‘stock geek’
Date: December 26, 2024
By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) – On the face of it, the duo hardly seem fit to inspire confidence as the brains behind Japan’s newest stock fund: one, a former comedian and the other, every bit the stereotypical “otaku” geek. But their maiden fund, announced on Wednesday, may be the Christmas gift that followers of...
Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift
Date: December 26, 2024
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, extending gains from earlier in the week with little news or data in the way to alter their direction of travel, while the dollar was perched near a two-year high. As the year-end approaches, trading volumes have begun thinning out...
How Financial Data Helps with Investments
Date: December 24, 2024
In investing, knowledge is essential, and financial reports are among the most valuable sources of information. They give insight into the performance of a company, its health, and growth potential and, therefore, help investors develop strategies to invest based on their goals. Understanding Financial Reports & Their Role in Investment Decisions FinancialReports are vital tools...
Energy, mining stocks lead gains in Europe’s holiday-thinned trade
Date: December 24, 2024
By Ankika Biswas (Reuters) -Europe’s main stocks index rose on Tuesday, with mining and energy stocks leading gains amid light trading volumes ahead of the Christmas break. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.2%, with many markets either shut or working reduced hours for Christmas Eve. Most European markets will be closed for the next...
Oil prices rise in thin pre-holiday trade
Date: December 24, 2024
By Laila Kearney and Paul Carsten NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were up on Tuesday, reversing the prior session’s losses on a brightening short-term market outlook tied to the prospect of slightly tightening supplies as trade thinned ahead of the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays. Brent crude futures were up 88 cents, or 1.2%, at $73.51...