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Government remains behind ECB’s decision to fulfil Afghanistan fixture

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, feels a boycott would be “counterproductive”.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Dollar and Gold Supported by US Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.26%. The dollar posted moderate gains Monday after President Trump revealed plans to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, raising concern that rising tariffs may boost inflation and limit the Fed's ability to cut interest rates....

Barchart · Feb 10, 2025

Dollar Gains and Gold Rallies to a Record High on US Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar today is mildly higher after President Trump revealed plans to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, raising concern that rising tariffs may boost inflation and limit the Fed's ability to cut interest...

Barchart · Feb 10, 2025

England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite boycott calls from politicians

England have confirmed they will face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy match scheduled for February 26 in Lahore, despite British politicians urging for a boycott.

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2025

Stocks Settle Mainly Higher Ahead of Friday’s US Payroll Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.54%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) rose by +0.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 6, 2025

Dollar Slightly Higher as T-Note Yields Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.07%. The dollar on Thursday rose modestly after US Q1 nonfarm productivity rose as expected. Also, higher T-note yields on Thursday were favorable for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee supported the dollar when he said fiscal...

Barchart · Feb 6, 2025

England will not boycott Afghanistan game despite Taliban ‘gender apartheid’

ECB chair Richard Thompson condemned ‘oppression of women and girls’ in Afghanistan but insisted a ‘unilateral boycott’ was not the right policy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite calls for boycott

More than 160 MPs and peers had called for a boycott in response to the Taliban’s actions since returning to power

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

England make decision on Afghanistan clash at Champions Trophy after calls for boycott

The ECB have confirmed that the tournament fixture will go ahead despite calls for England to boycott over the Taliban’s treatment of women

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Stocks See Support from Positive Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up by +0.07%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

Barchart · Feb 6, 2025