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Canadian dollar holds on to weekly gain as U.S. inflation cools

TORONTO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Friday in choppy trading, but the currency held on to much of its weekly gain as signs of slowing U.S. inflation helped calm investor nerves.The loonie was trading 0.1% lower at 1.3620 per U.S. dollar, or 73.42 U.S. cents, after moving in a range of 1.3594 to 1.3637. For the week, the currency was up 0.4% as the greenback posted broad-based declines.

Feb 13, 2026 - 4:45 PM

Reuters

Trump EPA ends emissions limits for US automakers; state rules, lawsuits could follow

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's repeal of the foundation for federal climate regulation will immediately free automakers from costly tailpipe emissions standards, but the move could spark lawsuits and force businesses to navigate an uncertain future of multiple state and regional rules.

Feb 13, 2026 - 4:06 PM

Reuters

Alphabet bonds' lack of guardrails highlights investor confidence

Feb 13 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O), global bond sale this week underscored the high level of investor demand for the major AI hyperscalers, but raised concerns about the debt's lack of protections for existing and future bondholders.Google parent Alphabet raised $31.51 billion across U.S. dollar, sterling and Swiss franc bond markets in a global bond raise on Monday and Tuesday, as artificial intelligence-driven spending sparks a surge in borrowing at U.S. tech giants.

Feb 13, 2026 - 3:35 PM

Reuters

White House: no changes to Trump metals tariffs unless president announces them

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials said on Friday that there would be no changes to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs steel and aluminum and thousands of products made from the metals unless Trump announces them.

Feb 13, 2026 - 3:34 PM

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US bank regulators move closer to proposing new 'Basel' rules for large banks

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. bank regulators appear to be moving closer to proposing a new version of the so-called "Basel endgame" rules dictating how large banks must measure their risk, according to regulatory filings posted this week.The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency submitted proposals on Thursday to the Office of Management and Budget for review, according to the website of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, which is the part of OMB charged with reviewing rule proposals.

Feb 13, 2026 - 2:46 PM

Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 12:57 PM

Zambian regulator suspends operations at Mopani’s Mufulira mine

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 11:49 AM

Vale aims to finish recovery work at Viga, Fabrica mines in 2-3 weeks

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 11:48 AM

Madagascan miner Ambatovy’s operations hit by cyclone

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 11:47 AM

Codelco replaces top executives at El Teniente mine after investigation

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 11:46 AM

JPMorgan customers can sue over low rates on cash sweeps, US judge rules

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 11:13 AM

US Treasury sets up website for whistleblower tips on fraud, money laundering

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 11:12 AM

US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye-Stillwater's call for tariffs on Russian palladium

Jim Wyckoff - Feb 13, 2026 - 10:07 AM

Bessent says Senate Banking Committee agreed to proceed with hearings for Fed nominee Warsh

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 9:47 AM

US rate futures raise odds of Fed easing in June after inflation data

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 9:03 AM

Asia Gold: Gold trades at discounts in India for first time in nearly a month

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 8:55 AM

Bessent says Congress should pass crypto regulation bill this spring

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 8:30 AM

US stock index futures slip ahead of key inflation data

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 8:20 AM

London's FTSE indexes subdued as investors assess AI concerns; defence stocks gain

Reuters - Feb 13, 2026 - 8:18 AM

Fed policy is tighter than thought, inflation not a problem, Miran says

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 8:26 PM

New York Fed's Remache says elevated Fed bond buying to continue until mid-April

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 5:06 PM

Loss of Fed independence could push up inflation all around the world, Bundesbank warns

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 3:44 PM

Canadian dollar weakens as equities, oil prices slide

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 3:31 PM

Options bets on earnings-fueled stock swings reap big gains

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 3:04 PM

Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 1:42 PM

Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 1:37 PM

Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 12:42 PM

Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions since late 2024, official says

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 12:36 PM

Chow Tai Fook looks beyond glitter of gold with younger buyers, higher margins

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 12:31 PM

For stock market, AI turns from lifting all boats to sinking ships

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 12:28 PM

NY Fed report says Americans pay for almost all of Trump's tariffs

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 12:09 PM

Long US Treasury yields to rise later in year; supply to postpone Fed balance sheet reduction

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 8:50 AM

Gold eases as strong US jobs data dims Fed rate‑cut hopes

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 8:39 AM

US stock futures inch up as robust data allays economic worries

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 8:34 AM

London's FTSE 100 hits new peak as Schroders soars on buyout

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 8:31 AM

Wall Street broker Clear Street cuts US IPO valuation target to $7.2 billion

Reuters - Feb 12, 2026 - 8:30 AM

Canadian dollar dips as US jobs data clips Fed rate cut bets

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 4:15 PM

Bank of Canada policymakers see Fed independence threats adding to global turmoil

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:48 PM

US Fed to review previously flagged bank shortcomings, memo says

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:47 PM

Caledonia CEO says Bilboes gold mine a ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:45 PM

Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:40 PM

Hindalco sees up to $1.6B impact from fire at unit’s New York plant

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:36 PM

Nornickel reports 36% rise in net profit

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:32 PM

Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 2:28 PM

Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals amid faltering bitcoin price

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 1:45 PM

US firms confront widening income gulf as wealthy spend, budget shoppers struggle

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 12:52 PM

Lagarde lays out key reforms needed to boost EU resilience, source says

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 11:05 AM

US budget deficit to grow to $1.853 trillion in FY2026, CBO says

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 10:56 AM

US jobs beat for January affirms steady Fed view

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 10:36 AM

Fed's Schmid says too soon to expect productivity to fix still-elevated inflation

Reuters - Feb 11, 2026 - 10:26 AM