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The PBOC has in recent months sought to defend the yuan as it faces downward pressure amid threats of higher tariffs.The PBOC has in recent months sought to defend the yuan as it faces downward pressure amid threats of higher tariffs.    The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has set up a fintech committee. Zhang Peng | LightRocket | Getty Images China kept its key lending rates unchanged Thursday, as Beijing prioritizes financial stability over interest rate easing to bolster the economy. The People’s Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.1%, and the 5-year LPR at…

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Geopolitical volatility, continued central bank demand and investor ‘FOMO’ mean prices may not peak until the latter half of 2025, strategists say.Geopolitical volatility, continued central bank demand and investor ‘FOMO’ mean prices may not peak until the latter half of 2025, strategists say.   Gold’s 2025 rally has further to run according to strategists, as factors including geopolitical volatility, continued central bank demand and perceptions of a shortage drive the precious metal higher. The spot gold price has been on a tear since late December, rising from $2,587.6 on Dec. 18 to $2,941.1 on Feb. 19, smashing through all-time highs and consecutive…

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined a request to immediately reinstate President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined a request to immediately reinstate President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship.    U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 14, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday declined the Justice Department’s request to immediately reinstate President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, setting up a potential emergency application to the Supreme Court.  Legal experts have…

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The Trump administration is engaged in a wide-ranging effort to slash government spending and reduce the number of federal workers.The Trump administration is engaged in a wide-ranging effort to slash government spending and reduce the number of federal workers.    In this article PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp attends meetings at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 18, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The share price of Palantir fell as much as 12.5% Wednesday after news that CEO Alex Karp had adopted a new stock trading plan, and a report that the…

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If UnitedHealthcare does not meet a resignation quota through buyouts, it will lay off employees, two people familiar with the matter said.If UnitedHealthcare does not meet a resignation quota through buyouts, it will lay off employees, two people familiar with the matter said.    In this article UNH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  Stephen Maturen | Getty Images UnitedHealthcare is offering certain employees in its benefits operations unit the option to accept buyouts if they quit by March 3, following a tumultuous year for…

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During Wednesday’s session, the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive session in the green and hit an all-time high earlier in the session.During Wednesday’s session, the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive session in the green and hit an all-time high earlier in the session.    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Feb. 19, 2025. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images S&P 500 futures moved lower early Thursday on the heels of the broad market index scoring a new all-time high and a closing record in the regular…

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Tens of millions of dollars are at stake as European soccer clubs advance to the Champions League tournament’s round of 16.Tens of millions of dollars are at stake as European soccer clubs advance to the Champions League tournament’s round of 16.   Tens of millions of dollars are at stake as European soccer clubs advance to the Champions League tournament’s round of 16. 

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I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.   I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there. 

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Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that were above expectations, amid demand for what executives called “distinct, high-quality dining experiences.”Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that were above expectations, amid demand for what executives called “distinct, high-quality dining experiences.”   Cheesecake Factory Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that were above expectations, amid demand for what executives called “distinct, high-quality dining experiences.” 

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