The Australian dollar tumbled in Asian trade on Wednesday to 2-⅕ month lows against the US dollar, sharpening the decline for the fourth straight session after inflation in Australia cooled to three-year lows, reducing the pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia. The new data boosted the odds of an interest rate cut by the RBA in December, as investors...

The US dollar rose in European trade on Friday against a basket of major rivals, resuming gains after a short hiatus, and approaching three-month highs once more. The gains come amid a surge in US 10-year treasury yields after bullish remarks from some Fed officials, and strong US data, which hurt the odds of an aggressive pace for US interest...

The euro rose in European trade on Thursday against a basket of major rivals after a wave of losses across three sessions, with the euro eventually settling above 3-⅕ month lows against the US dollar. It comes ahead of major data on the eurozone sectors later today, which would shed important light on the health of the European economy in...

The Japanese yen skidded in Asian trade on Monday to three-month lows against the US dollar, after the election loss by the current Japanese parliamentary governing coalition, which could impede future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. The yen is also pressured by a surge in US 10-year treasury yields, amid speculation about a cautious stance by the...

(Updates with closing stock prices) By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday as Advantest's ( ADTTF ) robust profit forecast lifted chip-related stocks, while banks pulled down the broader Topix. The Nikkei rose 0.71% to close at 61,867.43, while the Topix fell 0.54% to 3,952.5. Advantest ( ADTTF ) jumped 10.85%...

Crypto's ( CRCW ) largest tokens were close to unchanged on Thursday as the semiconductor selloff that has driven markets for two weeks showed its first real sign of easing. Ether traded at about $1,905 and bitcoin at $64,100, both flat on the day, with XRP at $1.07, solana at $74, BNB at $572 and TRON at 33 cents. Hyperliquid's...

(Updates with stock prices) By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as Advantest's ( ADTTF ) higher profit forecast lifted chip-related stocks, while banks pulled down the broader Topix. The Nikkei rose 1.28% to 62,218.41 by the midday break, while the Topix fell 0.29% to 3,962.68. Advantest ( ADTTF ) jumped 11.49%...

MUMBAI, July 30 (Reuters) - STOCKS: The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 0.17% at 77,780, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.14% to 24,286, after the U.S. Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged as expected. RUPEE: The Indian rupee was little changed versus the U.S. dollar at 95.7075, wedged between foreign banks' dollar sales, importer hedging demand...

SALT LAKE CITY, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSTAR Global Inc. (NetSTAR), the global leader in OEM web categorization, IP reputation, and threat intelligence solutions, and Varist, a pioneer in AI-scale malware detection, today announced a strategic alliance designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in response to the rapid rise of generative AI-powered threats. Through this collaboration, the two companies will share...

New platform gives musicians a single home for creation, collaboration, project management, real-time feedback, and direct fan relationships — built around the belief that artists should own their music and the audiences they build INDIANAPOLIS, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis-based startup officially launched today, introducing what it calls a music creator's operating system — a purpose-built platform that...

LONDON, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty ( DLR ) , the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, today announced its coming entry into the Milan market, marking a significant expansion in one of Europe’s most economically powerful and digitally dynamic regions. Digital Realty’s expansion into Milan strengthens its leadership in digital infrastructure across the Mediterranean...

Analysis of 50,000+ help desk tickets reveals that AI automation delivers 16x faster resolution times ARLINGTON, Va., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fixify, a provider of AI-native IT automation, published its 2026 IT Help Desk Benchmark Report today. The report includes a comprehensive analysis of more than 50,000 help desk tickets submitted across 30+ organizations over 14 months. The full...

Banerjee is facing one of the most difficult political challenges of her life. She is facing a stiff challenge from BJP in the coming state poll after helming West Bengal for a decade.

Noted economist Arvind Subramanian has stepped down from his position at Ashoka University. Subramanian has cited the university’s inability to create a safe space or protect academic freedom and expression, as well as political scientist Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s recent exit from the institute as reasons behind his decision.

Senior IPS officer Hemant Nagrale was appointed the new Mumbai Police Commissioner on Wednesday. He replaces Param Bir Singh who was in the eye of the storm over the security scare near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s home Antilia in Mumbai.

”Today as I complete 2 years as the Chief Minister of the state of Goa, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the loving people who have placed their trust in me. I am deeply honoured with the support I have felt through a difficult phase of pandemic to make Goa strong again,” he said on Twitter.

(Adds comment) SINGAPORE, July 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's stock market plummeted for a second-straight session on Wednesday after earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix ( SKHY ) failed to allay investor fears about the durability of the AI trade. The benchmark KOSPI index closed down about 6% on Wednesday after an almost 11% rout in the previous session as retail...

* Like-for-like sales in core business up 4.2% * Emerging market like-for-like sales jump 9.4% * Middle East operations and supply improved after initial U.S.-Iran ceasefire * CEO says oil-linked war costs remain manageable July 29 (Reuters) - Dettol maker Reckitt beat second-quarter sales growth estimates on Wednesday, as China, India and other emerging markets drove further growth, and launched...

* Blast tore through mall an hour after earthquake * Mall operator investigating possible gas leak * Witnesses describe panic, dust and chaos before explosion * Rescuers in race against time to find survivors By Anton Bridge, Yuka Obayashi and Joseph Campbell KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 29 (Reuters) - Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the...

MILAN, July 29 (Reuters) - Italian energy group Eni on Wednesday lifted its share buyback programme by €600 million to €3.4 billion ($3.9 billion) after reporting better than expected second-quarter results. The state-controlled company's adjusted net profit more than doubled in the April-June period to €2.3 billion, beating an analyst consensus of €2.09 billion compiled by the groupand hitting its...

El Salvador and Iceland are hotspots to watch out for as world wakes up to power of cutting-edge geothermal.

The crypto industry has been focussing hard on making the business more environment friendly.

The Discovery Fund aims to identify and empower entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to leverage the potential of cryptocurrencies to address real-world problems.

Shark Tank star and Canadian millionaire Kevin O’Leary, who has always been bullish on Bitcoin, expressed how the adoption of green energy by mining companies could reduce fossil fuel usage and trigger a wider acceptance of sustainable energy