Asia FX muted as dollar rises from 4-yr low ahead of Fed rate decision

The reading ratcheted up bets that the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike interest rates next week. ANZ and Capital Economics analysts said they now expect a 25 bps hike at the RBA’s upcoming meeting ...

Asia stocks jump on AI-led gains ahead of ’Mag 7’ earnings; Fed on tap

Investing.com-- Most Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday as strong gains in technology and AI-related shares ahead of key U.S. megacap earnings outweighed caution in some markets before the Federal ...

China approves first Nvidia H200 AI chip shipments, Reuters reports

Investing.com-- China has approved its first imports of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) H200 artificial-intelligence chips, as Beijing weighs near-term AI demand against efforts to build domestic capabilities ...

Gold prices hit record high over $5,200/oz on haven demand, weak dollar

Investing.com-- Gold prices hit a record high above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday as strong haven demand and prolonged weakness in the dollar benefited metal markets. Other precious metals also ...

C3.AI in talks to merge with startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reports

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Enterprise artificial intelligence software provider C3.AI is in talks to merge with privately held startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people ...

C3.AI in talks to merge with Automation Anywhere- The Information

Investing.com-- C3.ai Inc (NYSE: AI ) is in talks to merge with privately owned startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the negotiations. A ...

Australian wine exports shrank in 2025 as drinkers sober up

CANBERRA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The value of Australia’s wine exports fell by 8% to A$2.34 billion ($1.6 billion) in 2025 as a global decline in drinking led to lower shipments to key markets including ...

Ecuador says ICE agent tried to enter consulate in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to get into Ecuador’s consulate in ...

US stock futures steady as Fed decision, megacap earnings loom

S&P 500 Futures inched 0.1% higher to 7,017.50 points, while Nasdaq 100 Futures gained 0.3% to 26,155.75 points by 20:10 ET ...

Man disrupts Ilhan Omar event in Minnesota, sprays her with liquid

Jan 27 (Reuters) - A man charged at Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar and sprayed a foul-smelling liquid on her ...

Oil prices upbeat on US supply disruptions, soft dollar

Exports from the U.S. Gulf Coast also slumped to zero as the storm caused heavy snowfall and subzero temperatures across vast ...

SoftBank considers additional $30 bln investment in OpenAI - WSJ

Investing.com-- SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) is in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI, deepening its exposure to the artificial intelligence company, the Wall Street Journal reported on ...