Stocks, yen rise; gold, silver and oil jump amid US-Venezuela tensions
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Most major stock indexes were higher at the start of a…
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Coinbase doubles down on prediction markets with deal for The Clearing Company
By Manya Saini Dec 22 (Reuters) – Coinbase said on Monday it will buy prediction markets startup The Clearing Company,…
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say
By Idrees Ali Dec 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near…
Russian defense firms targeted by hackers using AI, other tactics
(Corrects spelling in story identifier to RUSSIA-CYBER/UKRAINE) By AJ Vicens Dec 19 (Reuters) – Russian technology companies working on air…
US weekly jobless claims fall as seasonal volatility persists
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, reversing the…
Americans facing soaring health insurance costs may get a lifeline in 2026, experts say
By Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums could…
Carlyle hires Goldman Sachs for Lukoil asset bid
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – U.S. private equity giant Carlyle has hired Goldman Sachs to work on its bid for…
South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
By Nellie Peyton and Ted Hesson JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – South Africa on Wednesday said its authorities had arrested…
Trump chooses Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to head NSA, Cyber Command
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, the deputy commander of the U.S….
Tradeweb CEO says round-the-clock trading to become mainstream
Dec 18 (Reuters) – There is “no doubt” that round-the-clock trading will be the norm across markets, Tradeweb’s Chief Executive…