Bitcoin blasts to new all-time high of $6,450
LONDON (Reuters) – Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high of $6,450 on Wednesday, boosted by bets the cryptocurrency could enter the financial mainstream after the world’s largest derivatives exchange operator said on Tuesday it would launch bitcoin fu…
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk warns U.S. legislation could make business difficult
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday that new legislation being prepared in some U.S. states to improve pricing transparency could potentially impact business in its key market.
Asia shares mount 10-year top on strong economy, oil gains
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares scaled a 10-year high on Wednesday on the back of solid economic growth globally, while oil prices extended a bull run on hopes that major producers will maintain their output cuts.
Fed set to hold rates steady ahead of Trump’s leadership decision
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as speculation swirls on who will be its next leader, but the U.S. central bank will likely point to a firming economy as it edges closer to a possible…
Singapore slaps prohibition orders on two people over 1MDB-related breaches
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday said it has barred two individuals involved in breaches related to Malaysia’s 1MDB fund from taking part in financial services management and advisory activities.
Wal-Mart triples online items, lowers prices as holiday season kicks in
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc is planning to boost sales and fend off rivals this holiday season by doubling down on incentives for shoppers who buy online and those who visit its stores.
Asia shares hit 10-year high on strong economy, oil gains
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares hit a 10-year high on Wednesday on the back of solid economic growth globally, while oil prices extended a bull run on hopes that major oil producers will maintain their output cuts.
U.S. trade panel recommends varying solar panel import restrictions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday made three different recommendations for restricting solar cell and panel imports on Tuesday, giving President Donald Trump a range of choices to address injury to dom…
Asia shares extend gains on economic optimism, oil firm
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares looked set to extend their gains into a fourth straight day on Wednesday on the back of solid economic growth, while oil prices were on a bull run on hopes of an extension of output cuts by major oil producers.
Canada oil, gas drilling to pick up in 2018: industry body
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Canadian oil and gas drilling activity will climb 5 percent in 2018 as a gradual uptick in crude prices gives rise to cautious optimism among producers, an industry body forecast on Tuesday.
