
Dollar Gains as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
May 14, 2026 05:46 am UTC| Economy
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Thursday as rising Treasury yields fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this year. Investors also closely monitored the high-profile summit between...

Havana Protests Erupt as Cuba Faces Severe Blackouts and Fuel Crisis
May 14, 2026 05:28 am UTC| Politics Economy
Protests spread across Havana on Wednesday night as Cuba struggled through its worst electricity crisis in decades, with residents enduring rolling blackouts linked to an ongoing fuel shortage and tightened U.S. sanctions....

Asian Currencies Steady as Trump-Xi Summit, Inflation Concerns Boost Dollar
May 14, 2026 05:21 am UTC| Economy
Asian currencies traded cautiously on Thursday as global investors closely monitored the high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. At the same time, persistent inflation...

Trump, Xi Begin High-Stakes China Summit Focused on Trade, Taiwan and Global Tensions
May 14, 2026 03:44 am UTC| Politics Economy
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as a great leader and close friend as the two leaders opened a major summit in Beijing aimed at stabilizing U.S.-China relations amid rising geopolitical and...

Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Shares Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Beijing Summit
May 14, 2026 03:30 am UTC| Economy
Asian stock markets posted modest gains on Thursday, supported by strength in technology and semiconductor stocks, while Chinese equities retreated as investors closely monitored the high-profile meeting between U.S....

ASX Names Former Euronext Executive Anthony Attia as New CEO
May 14, 2026 03:21 am UTC| Economy
Australias leading stock exchange operator, ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX), announced on Thursday that former Euronext executive Anthony Attia will become its next chief executive officer as the company continues a major technology...

Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit as Tech Stocks Lead Market Rally
May 14, 2026 03:18 am UTC| Economy
U.S. stock index futures moved higher Wednesday evening as investors remained optimistic about technology and semiconductor stocks ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President...