Dollar rises on Trump tariff hopes, bitcoin retreats after rally

By Kevin Buckland and Harry Robertson TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar rose to a four-month peak versus major peers on Tuesday, while bitcoin extended its record rally as investors continued…

‘Underbanked’ households more likely to own crypto, FDIC report says

(Reuters) -American households that rely on services like check cashing and payday loans to make ends meet are more likely to hold cryptocurrencies, with all the risks they bring, than…

Oil prices flat, near 2-week low after OPEC cuts demand view, dollar rises

By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) -Oil prices see-sawed in a tight range near a two-week low after dropping about 5% over the past two sessions as investors absorbed OPEC’s latest downward…

COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas

By William James, Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop BAKU (Reuters) -The president of Azerbaijan, host of this year’s U.N. climate summit, lashed out at Western critics of his country’s oil…

‘Underbanked’ households more likely own crypto, FDIC report says

(Reuters) – American households considered “underbanked” — or who rely on services like check cashing and payday loans to meet their financial needs — are more likely to hold cryptocurrencies…

Explainer-COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals

By Gloria Dickie BAKU (Reuters) – Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of…

Oil prices hold ground after OPEC lowers demand outlook, China stimulus limit gains

By Emily Chow (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, awaiting further price direction from OPEC’s monthly report, while investor disappointment over China’s latest stimulus plan and oversupply…

COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas industry

By William James and Kate Abnett BAKU (Reuters) -The president of Azerbaijan, host of this year’s U.N. climate summit, lashed out at Western critics of his country’s oil and gas…

Iran’s president says Tehran has to deal with Washington

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not be able to ignore its arch-foe the United States and needs to “handle its enemies with forbearance”, state media reported…

Oil prices edges higher after bruising losses; OPEC cuts demand forecasts

Investing.com– Oil prices edged higher Tuesday, rebounding after logging steep losses even as a group of top producers once more cut demand growth forecasts.ย  At 08:20 ET (13:20 GMT), Brent…