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UK Government Urges Cricket Chiefs To 'Deliver On Own Rules' After Afghanistan Boycott Calls

The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.

International Business Times

Dollar Rebounds as Bond Yields Rise on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and moved mildly higher as T-note yields jumped on the stronger-than-expected US Nov JOLTS job openings and Dec ISM services reports, which were hawkish for Fed policy and dampen the chances of additional...

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Stocks See Support as Micron Boosts Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up +0.28%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Fall as Treasury Yields Hit 8-Month Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.45%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -0.74%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Downing Street asks ICC to ‘deliver on own rules’ over Afghanistan boycott calls

The terms of ICC membership have been directly breached by the abolition of women’s sport in Afghanistan.

Evening Standard

Eurozone Inflation Picks Up In December

Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.

International Business Times

Dignity and humanity of Afghan women must be worth more than game of cricket

The Taliban uses the success of its men’s team as propaganda – cricket’s powerbrokers should pursue a collective boycott

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Champions Trophy: ECB rejects call for boycott of Afghanistan game, says report

NEW DELHI: A boycott of England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan over the persecution of women in a Taliban-ruled nation has apparently been rejected by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The Times of India

UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy

In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women.

Al Jazeera

England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’

England are set to face Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan on 26 February

The Independent UK

England urged to boycott Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan

Over 160 British parliamentarians have urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to withdraw from the upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan, protesting the Taliban government's restrictions on women's rights.

The Times of India

Dollar Retreats on Report US to Limit Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.64%. The dollar retreated Monday after the Washington Post reported that President-elect Trump's aides are weighing a tariff program covering only critical imports. If implemented, such a plan would disrupt global trade less than expected and reduce the inflationary impact of the...

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Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn call on England to boycott Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan

England are due to face Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February

The Independent UK

Politicians urge ECB to boycott England’s Champions Trophy game with Afghanistan

Female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

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Dollar Slumps on Report of Smaller US Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.64%. The dollar is retreating today after the Washington Post reported that President-elect Trump's aides are weighing universal tariff plans covering only critical imports. If implemented, such a plan would disrupt global trade less than expected and reduce the inflationary impact...

The Guardian - UK

It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025?

From post and planes to TV, phones and retail chains – and even a central bank – here are the chiefs facing the most testing of times

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Strong Stocks and Dovish Fed President Barkin Weigh on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.42%. The dollar fell back from Thursday’s 2-year high as strength in stocks on Friday reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated due to dovish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said the Fed doesn’t need to...

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Dollar Slips as Stocks Rebound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.27%. The dollar fell back from Thursday’s 2-year high as strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited after the US Dec ISM manufacturing index rose more than expected, a hawkish factor...

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Dollar Gains on US Economic Strength and Euro Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.79% to a new 2-year high. Signs of strength in the US economy boosted the dollar Thursday after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to an 8-month low and after the US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI was revised higher. Also, weakness in the...

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Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.42% at a new 2-year high. Signs of strength in the US labor market are boosting the dollar today after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to an 8-month low. Also, weakness in the euro is boosting the dollar as EUR/USD fell...

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Dollar Sees Support from US Home Price Report and Year-End Buying

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06%. The dollar saw support today from weakness in the yuan, which fell to a 14-month low against the dollar as China’s Dec manufacturing PMI fell -0.2 to 50.1, weaker than expectations of 50.2. The dollar added to its gains after...

The Independent UK

Major urged Blair to halt ‘morally repugnant’ Zimbabwe cricket tour

Files show John Major said the government should ‘indemnify’ England if they were hit with ‘catastrophic’ sanctions for pulling out.

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Dollar Posts Modest Gains as Stocks Retreat

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from overnight losses Monday and climbed to a 1-week high as the slump in equity prices boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited on Monday due to lower T-note yields. Also, Monday’s decline...

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Increased Liquidity Demand Boosts the Dollar as Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar today recovered from overnight losses and climbed to a 1-week high as the slump in equity prices boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are limited due to lower T-note yields today. Also, today’s decline...

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Dollar Weakens on Yen Strength and a Larger US Trade Deficit

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.09%. Strength in the yen Friday undercut the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Kato warned about excessive moves in the forex market after the yen tumbled to a 5-month low against the dollar on Thursday. The dollar fell to its low on...

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