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Discussions on the fate of U.S. aid to Ukraine package took place during the Taiwan trip, according to lawmakers.

Discussions on the fate of U.S. aid to Ukraine package took place during the Taiwan trip, according to lawmakers.

Dollar weakness drives demand for gold as a safe haven.

Dollar weakness drives demand for gold as a safe haven.

StanChart increases 2023 profit by 18%, announces $1 billion share buyback and dividend hike.

StanChart increases 2023 profit by 18%, announces $1 billion share buyback and dividend hike.

As US rate cut hopes fade, oil ends lower and posts weekly decline.

As US rate cut hopes fade, oil ends lower and posts weekly decline.

The dollar index is expected to experience its first weekly decline this year.

The dollar index is expected to experience its first weekly decline this year.

Doctors' walkout in South Korea leads to health alert upgrade to 'severe'.

Doctors' walkout in South Korea leads to health alert upgrade to 'severe'.

VinFast's loss expands in the fourth quarter, optimistic about meeting 2024 sales targets.

VinFast's loss expands in the fourth quarter, optimistic about meeting 2024 sales targets.

Carvana reports its first annual profit following debt reduction, shares soar.

Carvana reports its first annual profit following debt reduction, shares soar.

A trademark trial over 'Back to the Future' merchandise is being faced by NBCUniversal.

A trademark trial over 'Back to the Future' merchandise is being faced by NBCUniversal.

The Transport Workers Union and Southwest Airlines reach a provisional agreement after five years of negotiations.

The Transport Workers Union and Southwest Airlines reach a provisional agreement after five years of negotiations.

It is predicted that the BOJ will likely abandon negative interest rates in April, according to a majority of analysts.

It is predicted that the BOJ will likely abandon negative interest rates in April, according to a majority of analysts.

Middle East tensions provide support for gold firms as the dollar softens.

Middle East tensions provide support for gold firms as the dollar softens.

Fed clues remain in focus as dollar dips.

Fed clues remain in focus as dollar dips.

UOB adjusts its 2024 loan growth forecast, while its fourth-quarter profit surpasses expectations.

UOB adjusts its 2024 loan growth forecast, while its fourth-quarter profit surpasses expectations.

Rivian reports fourth-quarter results and announces 10% job cuts, causing stock to fall.

Rivian reports fourth-quarter results and announces 10% job cuts, causing stock to fall.

U.S. economy shows strength, causing gold to decline.

U.S. economy shows strength, causing gold to decline.

Lower commodity prices lead to a 50% reduction in Glencore's 2023 earnings.

Lower commodity prices lead to a 50% reduction in Glencore's 2023 earnings.

The dollar weakens, driving up gold prices and increasing demand for safe-haven assets; awaiting Fed minutes.

The dollar weakens, driving up gold prices and increasing demand for safe-haven assets; awaiting Fed minutes.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, will visit South Korea.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, will visit South Korea.

The dollar remains stable as Fed meeting minutes align with expectations.

The dollar remains stable as Fed meeting minutes align with expectations.

Markets assess Red Sea attacks and U.S. rate cuts as oil prices rise.

Markets assess Red Sea attacks and U.S. rate cuts as oil prices rise.

China desires France to maintain its part in steady Sino-European relations, according to the foreign minister.

China desires France to maintain its part in steady Sino-European relations, according to the foreign minister.

Jane Fraser's 2023 pay at Citigroup is increased by 6% to $26 million.

Jane Fraser's 2023 pay at Citigroup is increased by 6% to $26 million.

The price of Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E has been reduced by up to $8,100.

The price of Ford's electric Mustang Mach-E has been reduced by up to $8,100.

U.S. copyright verdict overturned in favor of Cox Communications

U.S. copyright verdict overturned in favor of Cox Communications

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review Apple's victory in a $503 million patent verdict.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review Apple's victory in a $503 million patent verdict.

GlobalFoundries receives $1.5 billion from the U.S. for semiconductor manufacturing.

GlobalFoundries receives $1.5 billion from the U.S. for semiconductor manufacturing.

The dollar eases, and gold reaches a new one-week high, with Fed minutes on the horizon.

The dollar eases, and gold reaches a new one-week high, with Fed minutes on the horizon.

The U.S. urges the U.N. to back a brief ceasefire in Gaza and condemns the Rafah attack.

The U.S. urges the U.N. to back a brief ceasefire in Gaza and condemns the Rafah attack.

Dutch trade minister reveals that export restrictions on ASML tools are driven by concerns about China's potential use of the technology for military purposes.

Dutch trade minister reveals that export restrictions on ASML tools are driven by concerns about China's potential use of the technology for military purposes.

Oil prices remain close to their 3-week highs due to ongoing Middle East tensions and increasing demand from China.

Oil prices remain close to their 3-week highs due to ongoing Middle East tensions and increasing demand from China.

Global growth prospects brighten with China's economic performance.

Global growth prospects brighten with China's economic performance.

BHP's half-year profit surpasses expectations, and the impact of inflation decreases.

BHP's half-year profit surpasses expectations, and the impact of inflation decreases.

The U.S. urges the UN Security Council to condemn the Rafah assault and support a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

The U.S. urges the UN Security Council to condemn the Rafah assault and support a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

Inflation dents rate cut expectations, keeping the dollar steady.

Inflation dents rate cut expectations, keeping the dollar steady.

The demand for gold has increased due to the soft dollar and the Middle East turmoil.

The demand for gold has increased due to the soft dollar and the Middle East turmoil.

U.S. gears up for Presidents' Day while oil trades thin.

U.S. gears up for Presidents' Day while oil trades thin.

The Federal Reserve casts a shadow over China's central bank as it keeps key policy rate unchanged.

The Federal Reserve casts a shadow over China's central bank as it keeps key policy rate unchanged.

The Biden administration is reportedly considering loosening the EV rule on tailpipe emissions.

The Biden administration is reportedly considering loosening the EV rule on tailpipe emissions.

Ukraine loses Avdiivka to Russia, marking its largest loss in 9 months.

Ukraine loses Avdiivka to Russia, marking its largest loss in 9 months.

Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, urges Blinken to lift sanctions on Chinese companies.

Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, urges Blinken to lift sanctions on Chinese companies.