US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism

US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism

The dollar was on track for a weekly gain against major currencies, including the Swiss franc, yen and euro on Friday, after a U.S.-UK trade deal increased optimism about upcoming U.S.-China talks. Financial markets headed into the weekend with the focus squarely on trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing due to begin on Saturday in … Read more

Asian shares in tense wait for tariff news, Bitcoin surges

Asian shares in tense wait for tariff news, Bitcoin surges

SYDNEY: Asian share markets dithered on Monday as the threat of imminent tariffs lurked in the background, while bitcoin surged on news it would be included in a new U.S. strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies. U.S. President Donald Trump on social media announced five digital assets he expected to include in a new reserve, including bitcoin, … Read more