10:35 AM EST, 01/22/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Asian equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were rising slightly Wednesday morning, edging 0.20% higher to 2,129.95 on the S&P Asia 50 ADR Index. From North Asia, the gainers were led by semiconductor company Himax Technologies ( HIMX ) and media company Phoenix New Media ( FENG ) , which...

* Global stocks jump, led by tech sector * STOXX 600, DAX, FTSE 100 hit records * Trump in AI infrastructure push * Dollar hits two-week low on tariff delay By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Wednesday, powered by a rise in technology stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced mammoth spending plans for...

11:05 AM EST, 01/22/2025 (MT Newswires) -- European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were slightly lower late Wednesday morning, declining 0.14% to 1,346.88 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index. From continental Europe, the gainers were led by semiconductor company Sequans Communications ( SQNS ) and biopharmaceutical firm DBV Technologies ( DBVT ) , which rose...

* Dollar index touches fresh two-week low * Traders expect cautious US approach to tariffs (Updates to morning U.S. trading) By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The dollar was flat on Wednesday after touching a new two-week low, as investors continue to await concrete announcements for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans. Trump said late on Tuesday...