US President Trump posts "I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bi...

US President Trump posts "I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers", says Microsoft (MSFT) will make a major change this week to make sure Americans do not "pick up the tab" for their power consumption
- President Trump announces Microsoft will implement changes to prevent increased electricity costs for Americans due to data centres.
- The announcement could impact technology and utility sectors, with potential implications for related stocks and ETFs.
- Traders are observing potential shifts in energy consumption strategies and their effects on market dynamics.
In a recent announcement, US President Donald Trump stated that Microsoft will make changes to its operations to prevent Americans from facing higher electricity bills due to the power consumption of data centres. This move is aimed at ensuring that the costs associated with the energy-intensive operations of data centres do not burden consumers.
The technology sector, particularly companies operating large data centres, could see implications from this announcement. Microsoft (MSFT), as a major player in cloud computing and data centre operations, is directly involved. The company's efforts to mitigate electricity costs could influence its operational strategies and financial performance. Market participants are likely to monitor how these changes might affect Microsoft's cost structure and competitive positioning.
The utility sector may also be impacted, as changes in energy consumption by large technology firms could alter demand dynamics. Utility companies that supply power to data centres might experience shifts in demand patterns, potentially affecting their revenue streams. Traders are likely to assess how these developments could influence utility stocks and related ETFs, such as the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU).
Additionally, the broader market may observe potential shifts in energy consumption strategies. As technology companies like Microsoft seek to manage their energy usage more efficiently, there could be increased interest in renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. This trend might influence investment flows into sectors focused on sustainable energy solutions.
Overall, President Trump's announcement highlights the intersection of technology and energy sectors, with potential implications for market dynamics. Traders and market participants are likely to keep a close watch on how these developments unfold and their impact on related stocks and sectors.
Trader Insight:
- Some traders may consider monitoring Microsoft (MSFT) for any operational changes that could affect its financial performance.
- Market participants are watching the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) for potential shifts in utility demand dynamics.
- Analysts note that traders are observing renewable energy stocks and ETFs for signs of increased interest in sustainable energy solutions.
Disclaimer: This is not trading advice. For informational purposes only.
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Brazil antitrust body Cade opens investigation into Microsoft (MSFT) for software and cloud computing services,...
Japan
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
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OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...

Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...

Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
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Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
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World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
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PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
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US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
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BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...

Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...

UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
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United Kingdom
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
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OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
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Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
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Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...

Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
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World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
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US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
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PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
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US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
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BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...

Additional European Equity News
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UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB
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MSFT.US
Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) and SK Hynix (000660 KS) are refusing to nego...
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Microsoft’s (MSFT) CEO Nadella reportedly pressures deputies to accelerate Co...
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OpenAI's (MSFT) ads push reportedly starts taking shape
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Brazil antitrust body Cade opens investigation into Microsoft (MSFT) for soft...
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Three Democratic Senators are investigating the role of AI data centres in ri...
** Three Democratic Senators are investigating the role of AI data centres in rising electricity costs, the NYT...

US EQUITY OPEN: Stocks move higher on soft US CPI
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Trump
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
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US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
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US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
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US President Trump says "I do not rule out a war with Venezuela", via NBC
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US President Trump told NBC "We're making so much money with tariffs"
US President Trump told NBC "We're making so much money with tariffs", people would start getting the payments...

Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to e...
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US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
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US President Trump posts "Insurance companies are ripping off America. Health...
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Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Ir...
Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Iranian IRGC missile exercise could be...
US intelligence currently has no indication an Iranian attack is imminent
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US President Trump and War Secretary Hegseth are to make a shipbuilding annou...
US President Trump and War Secretary Hegseth are to make a shipbuilding announcement on Monday. US President Trump...
Denmark summons US ambassador, according to Axios
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Auction History: US to sell USD 69bln of 2-year notes at 18:00GMT/13:00EST
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US is reportedly conducting surveillance flights over Nigeria after the Trump...
US is reportedly conducting surveillance flights over Nigeria after the Trump intervention threat regarding...

President Trump will announce on Monday a new type of large warships he is ca...
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CRUDE WRAP: WTI (G6) SETTLES USD 1.49 HIGHER AT 58.01/BBL
CRUDE WRAP: WTI (G6) SETTLES USD 1.49 HIGHER AT 58.01/BBL; BRENT (G6) SETTLES USD 1.60 HIGHER AT 62.07/BBL Crude...
EUR
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
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OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
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Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...

Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...

Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
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World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
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PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
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US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
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PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
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Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...

Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...

European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
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Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
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JPY
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
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OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...

Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...

Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...

Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...

Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...

European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%, Ipsen (IPN FP) -1.5%, Adidas (ADS GY) -1.8%, Puma (PUM GY) -2.8%, WH...

Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
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GBP
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...

Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...

Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...

Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB
UK PSNB Ex Banks GBP (Nov) 11.653B GB vs. Exp. 10.0B GB (Prev. 17.434B GB, Rev. 21.189B GB) Traders are closely...

UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...

Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...

European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%
European Movers: Renault (RNO FP) +1.2%, Ipsen (IPN FP) -1.5%, Adidas (ADS GY) -1.8%, Puma (PUM GY) -2.8%, WH...
Europe
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase a...
Brazil Central Bank is to offer USD 2bln in dollar auctions with repurchase agreement on Friday Traders are...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash
Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to recognise a non-cash, non-operating pre-tax settlement charge of approximately...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which co...
OpenAI is aiming to raise as much as USD 100bln in fundraising round which could value it as much as USD 830bln,...

Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...

Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang (Wangxiang CH) agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Justice Department...

Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of...
Nike (NKE) expects Q3 revenue to decline by low single-digits vs estimates of a 1.5% drop to USD 11.43bln Nike...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attract private investment in Mexico...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO
Adani airport unit invests USD 11bln and seeks a partner pre-IPO, according to Bloomberg Adani's airport unit...
Additional European Equity News
Additional European Equity News Balfour Beatty generates GBP 24mln profit from the sale of Foundry Courtyard. BBVA...
Swedish Manufacturing Confidence* (Dec) 103.8 (Prev. 100.9)
Swedish Manufacturing Confidence (Dec) 103.8 (Prev. 100.9) * Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid...

UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data
UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a hack of Government data UK Trade Minister Bryant confirms a significant data...

Hungarian Gross Wages YY (Oct) 8.7% (Prev. 9.5%)
Hungarian Gross Wages YY (Oct) 8.7% (Prev. 9.5%) Traders are closely monitoring the energy sector amid fluctuating...

Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
Energy
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus
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US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...

Phillips 66 (PSX) reports emissions event at Sweeney refinery and petrochemic...
Phillips 66 (PSX) reports emissions event at Sweeney refinery and petrochemical complex in Texas on December 17th...

German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...

US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters ...
Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters in dark mode, TankerTrackers reports....
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
US ambassador to Israel says the US is not considering supplying Turkey with ...
US ambassador to Israel says the US is not considering supplying Turkey with F-35 jets (LMT), which is not on the...
Germany's Competition Authority approves the merger of Palo Alto (PANW) and I...
Germany's Competition Authority approves the merger of Palo Alto (PANW) and Israel's Cyberark (?? CH) software...
US President Trump told NBC "We're making so much money with tariffs"
US President Trump told NBC "We're making so much money with tariffs", people would start getting the payments...
Contacts between Israel and Syria have not made much progress
Contacts between Israel and Syria have not made much progress, according to Al Arabiya quoting US sources Contacts...
Black Sea CPC blend oil exports set at 1.65mln BPD for January (prev. 1.7mln ...
Black Sea CPC blend oil exports set at 1.65mln BPD for January (prev. 1.7mln BPD M/M), via Reuters (?? LN) sources...

CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability ...
CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability of the inflation slowdown and the...

Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to e...
Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. Russian...

A senior US official stated that the possibility of a renewed war in Israel i...
A senior US official stated that the possibility of a renewed war in Israel is high, according to Israeli press...
WTI
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus Japan's corporate landscape sees...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...

Phillips 66 (PSX) reports emissions event at Sweeney refinery and petrochemic...
Phillips 66 (PSX) reports emissions event at Sweeney refinery and petrochemical complex in Texas on December 17th...

German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR 90bln with these funds sufficient to...

US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters ...
Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters in dark mode, TankerTrackers reports....
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Oryshnik missile system", via Al Arabiya...
Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks, ready and want to end the conflict via...
US President Trump told NBC "We're making so much money with tariffs"
US President Trump told NBC "We're making so much money with tariffs", people would start getting the payments...
CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability ...
CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability of the inflation slowdown and the...
Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to e...
Russia's President Putin says US President Trump is making frank efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. Russian...
Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the ...
Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the first time, according to Reuters...

Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supp...
Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supplies; says Russia will always...

Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian oil rig...

Russia's President Putin says they are ready to think about ensuring security...
Russia's President Putin says they are ready to think about ensuring security in Ukraine during possible election...
Commodities
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain c...
Trump Media and Technology (DJT) says if merger is terminated under certain conditions, TAE may be obliged to pay...
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture controlled ...
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors, according to...
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus
PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: BoJ rate decision in focus Japan's corporate landscape sees...

PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok (?? CH) has signed a deal to sell its US entity to a joint venture...

US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NV...
US President Trump administration initiates multi-agency review of NVIDIA (NVDA) H200 licenses for sales to China,...

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability to some extent in compiling next...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the ...
PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Bharat Petroleum (BPCL IS) board approved the formation of a JV with Coal India...
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction
US Homeland Security Secretary Noem says at President Trump's direction, she is immediately directing the USCIS to...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is recovering moderately, albeit with some...
Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters ...
Around 12 loaded oil tankers have reportedly departed from Venezulean waters in dark mode, TankerTrackers reports....
US ambassador to Israel says the US is not considering supplying Turkey with ...
US ambassador to Israel says the US is not considering supplying Turkey with F-35 jets (LMT), which is not on the...
Japanese PM Takaichi reportedly mulls a trip to the US in January or March
Japanese PM Takaichi reportedly mulls a trip to the US in January or March, according to Japanese press Sankei;...
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors, determined at markets Japanese Economy...

Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
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Italy's Competition Authority ends probes of Stellantis (STLAP FP/ STLAM IM)
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NASDAQ 100 Index
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Netflix (NFLX) secures a USD 5bln revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo...
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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
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Australia's ASIC says federal court orders AUD 250mln combined penalties agai...
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German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
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Bank of Korea announces temporary measures to boost dollar supply in the mark...
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China's Foreign Ministry on Japanese official talking about nuclear arms
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US President Trump says "I do not rule out a war with Venezuela", via NBC
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Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the ...
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World Bank approves a USD 500mln guarantee to boost infrastructure and attrac...
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Chinese auto parts company Wangxiang agrees to pay USD 53mln to resolve US Ju...
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PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US entit...
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PBoC injects CNY 56.2bln via 7-day reverse repos and CNY 100bln through 14-da...
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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says will consider fiscal sustainability t...
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU
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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says clearly seeing one-sided rapid moves
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US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
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Antofagasta (ANTO LN) agrees 2026 copper treatment and refining charges of US...
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Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Gold
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German Chancellor Merz says Ukraine will receive an interest-free loan of EUR...
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BoJ Governor Ueda (post-policy press conference) says Japan's economy is reco...
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Belarus says "We are preparing to start the combat shift of the Russian Orysh...
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Japanese Economy Minister Kiuchi says FX is affected by various factors
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Russian President Putin says we do not see Ukraine being ready for talks
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CBR says further decisions on the key rate will depend on the sustainability ...
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Ukraine has hit Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean sea for the ...
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Russian President Putin says Ukraine's attacks on tankers won't hurt oil supp...
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CBR Governor Nabiullina says the impact of one-off factors on inflation could...
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US U Mich Sentiment Final* (Dec) 52.9 vs. Exp. 53.4 (Prev. 53.3)
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"Our correspondent: A drone believed to be Russian was found that crashed in ...
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Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar 22nd - 26th December 2025
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Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Ir...
Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Iranian IRGC missile exercise could be...

US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegat...
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PRE-MARKET JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS
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Brent Crude
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea, according to SBU
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Israeli officials warned the Trump administration over the weekend that an Ir...
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US Special Envoy Witkoff says weekend meetings between US and Russian delegat...
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US intelligence currently has no indication an Iranian attack is imminent
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Ukraine's military hits Russian oil terminal in the Krasnodar region
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CRUDE WRAP: WTI (G6) SETTLES USD 1.49 HIGHER AT 58.01/BBL
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CRUDE WRAP: WTI (G6) SETTLES USD 0.37 HIGHER AT 58.38/BBL
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US President Trump posts "Tariffs are an overwhelming benefit to our Nation
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Majority of US Senate backs USD 901bln annual defense policy bill
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US and Russia to hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend
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Ukrainian attack damages ship in southern Russian port of Rostov-on-Don
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