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Gold was steady in the early morning Asian session.

Japanese stocks were higher in early trade, led by gains in electronics and chemical stocks as hopes for China's policy stimulus grow.

Oracle shares fell in extended trading after the database software company issued disappointing quarterly results.

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in the early morning session but are underpinned by hopes of more China stimulus.

Oracle shares fell on Tuesday following disappointing quarterly results from the database software company.

Deal would cap tumultuous run for retailer whose market value shrank from a peak of over $100 billion to below $8 billion.

Chasing higher margins, and rivals, the bank's U.S. boss is making a move for more clients and banking services.

Arabica coffee prices hit their highest ever level, beating a prior record set in 1977, on worries over the 2025 harvest in Brazil.

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Hershey has rejected Mondelez before, and a deal would make even less sense now.

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European natural-gas prices edged higher but have fallen roughly 7% over the week on forecasts of milder weather, higher wind output and expectations of steady supply through the end of the year.

Technology such as AI widens access to tax-optimization strategies, including the launch of funds that explicitly seek to defer tax payments.

Bulls argue that the token's scarcity will fuel rising prices, with buyers scrambling to acquire the last new coins to come online.

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It's now over to the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 7 February 2025, at which members must vote in favour of a long-awaited rate cut.

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