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Gold shines as rate cuts beckon, Trump talk hits Taiwan stocks

GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold shines as rate cuts beckon, Trump talk hits Taiwan stocks Updates prices By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, July 17 (Reuters) - Gold hit a record and bonds rallied on Wednesday as markets prepared for global interest rates to fall, while stocks in Taiwan slipped after U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump sounded lukewarm in his commitment to the island's defence.
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Copper holds in tight range as supply concerns counter weak China demand

METALS-Copper holds in tight range as supply concerns counter weak China demand Recasts, updates prices BEIJING, July 17 (Reuters) - London copper was stuck in a tight range on Wednesday as supply concerns countered weak demand from top consumer China and pressure from a firmer dollar. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 was little changed at $9,667.50 per metric ton, as of 0554 GMT, after a 1.5% drop on Tuesday.

Babcock Posts 11% Rise In FY Revenue

BRIEF-Babcock Posts 11% Rise In FY Revenue July 17 (Reuters) - Babcock International Group PLC BAB.L : BABCOCK INTNL GROUP - FY24 RESULTS UPDATE AND TYPE 31 CONTRACT UPDATE BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC - REPORTS REVENUE UP 11% TO £4.4 BILLION BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL - GUIDANCE UNCHANGED BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL - EXPECT A FURTHER YEAR OF PROGRESS IN
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Sino Biopharm jumps on positive cancer drug trial results

BUZZ-Sino Biopharm jumps on positive cancer drug trial results ** Shares of Sino Biopharmaceutical 1177.HK jump 5.3% to HK$2.97, their highest since May 23 ** Stock on track for the biggest one-day pct rise since May 9 ** Co announces positive results of phase III clinical study of anlotinib hydrochloride capsule in combination with chemotherapy fo

Gold shines as rate cuts beckon, Trump talk hits Taiwan stocks

GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold shines as rate cuts beckon, Trump talk hits Taiwan stocks Updates prices By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, July 17 (Reuters) - Gold hit a record and bonds rallied on Wednesday as markets prepared for global interest rates to fall, while stocks in Taiwan slipped after U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump sounded lukewarm in his commitment to the island's defence.
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Roche reports positive early results in obesity drug trial

UPDATE 1-Roche reports positive early results in obesity drug trial Adds context and details July 17 (Reuters) - Roche ROG.S said on Wednesday its CT-996, a new drug being developed to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, has had positive results for weight loss in phase one of its clinical trial. Roche is among a growing number of would-be rivals to Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO and Eli Lilly LLY.N , whose weight-loss drugs have caused a storm in demand as experts up their sales forecasts for such treatm
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South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 17

South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 17 JOHANNESBURG, July 17 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Wednesday. ECONOMIC EVENTS May retail sales data ZARET=ECI at 1100 GMT Mining and petroleum minister briefs reporters on his department's plans from 1200 GMT SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETS The South African rand clawed back some losses on Tuesday, after tumbling on Monday, on rising expectations that the U.S.
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Relations between Taiwan and the United States

EXPLAINER-Relations between Taiwan and the United States TAIPEI, July 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan should pay the United States for its defence as it does not give the country anything, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said in an interview published on Tuesday. Here are some facts on the relationship between Taiwan and the United States: HISTORY AND CURRENT STATE OF DEFENCE TIES During the height of the Cold War, Taiwan hosted U.S.

Smiths Group Sells 1.2m Shares In Icu Medical

BRIEF-Smiths Group Sells 1.2m Shares In Icu Medical July 17 (Reuters) - Smiths Group PLC SMIN.L : SMITHS GROUP: SMITHS GROUP PLC SELLS 1.2M SHARES IN ICU MEDICAL INC SMITHS GROUP: SMITHS WILL RECEIVE NET PROCEEDS OF C.$152M (£117M) FROM SALE Source text for Eikon: ID:nRSQ6676Wa Further company coverage: SMIN.L
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Antofagasta expects 2024 copper output at low end of yearly forecast

Antofagasta expects 2024 copper output at low end of yearly forecast LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Chilean miner Antofagasta ANTO.L said on Wednesday it expects full-year copper output at the lower end of its 670,000 - 710,000 metric ton guidance range, due to lower ore grades. The London-listed miner added net cash costs stood at $1.94 per pound in the first half of the year, 11% higher than the same 2023 period.
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UK inflation holds at 2% but underlying price pressures stay strong

UPDATE 1-UK inflation holds at 2% but underlying price pressures stay strong Recasts, adds details and background throughout LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - British inflation held at 2.0% last month, defying forecasts for a slight fall, and underlying price pressures persisted, maintaining uncertainty about the date of the Bank of England's first interest rate cut since 2020. Economists polled by Reuters had mostly expected headline consumer price inflation would ease to 1.9% in the 12 months to Jun
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MS cuts Scor on 'disappointing' profit warning

BUZZ-MS cuts Scor on 'disappointing' profit warning ** Morgan Stanley cuts its rating on Scor SCOR.PA to "equal-weight" from "overweight", after what it says was a "disappointing" profit warning from the French reinsurer ** On Tuesday, Scor's shares plunged after it cut guidance for its life and health (L&H) unit ** The stock fell 25%, "a level whe
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Lockmaker Assa Abloy posts higher Q2 operating profit

Lockmaker Assa Abloy posts higher Q2 operating profit July 17 (Reuters) - Sweden's Assa Abloy ASSAb.ST , the world's biggest lockmaker, reported a 11% increase in second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday, citing strong operational execution aided by cost actions, continued strong price realisation and lower direct material costs. Reporting by E
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UK's Babcock posts 34% jump in annual profit

UK's Babcock posts 34% jump in annual profit July 17 (Reuters) - British engineering company Babcock BAB.L posted a 34% jump in annual profit on Wednesday, helped by strong operating performance in nuclear, land and aviation sectors. Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich
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Bayer eyes wider Nubeqa use on new prostate cancer trial data

UPDATE 1-Bayer eyes wider Nubeqa use on new prostate cancer trial data Rewrites throughout By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT, July 17 (Reuters) - Bayer BAYGn.DE said on Wednesday its Nubeqa drug was shown to slow the progression of a certain type of prostate cancer in a late-stage trial, underpinning growth prospects for one of the German drugmaker's key pharmaceutical products.
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Reckitt says nutrition sales to take hit after tornado hits warehouse

Reckitt says nutrition sales to take hit after tornado hits warehouse July 17 (Reuters) - Reckitt Benckiser RKT.L said on Wednesday short-term sales of its nutrition items will likely be affected after a tornado struck a third-party warehouse in Indiana that sustained significant damages. Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherr

Dice Sports And Casual Wear Board Approves To Buy 17.4% Stake In United Dyers

BRIEF-Dice Sports And Casual Wear Board Approves To Buy 17.4% Stake In United Dyers July 17 (Reuters) - DICE SPORTS AND CASUAL WEAR DSCW.CA : BOARD APPROVES TO BUY 17.4% STAKE IN UNITED DYERS CO DEAL VALUE ABOUT EGP 37 MILLION POST DEAL, CO WILL OWN 100% STAKE IN UNITED DYERS Further company coverage: DSCW.CA

Assa Abloy Warns Of Low Construction Activity In China

BRIEF-Assa Abloy Warns Of Low Construction Activity In China July 17 (Reuters) - Assa Abloy AB ASSAb.ST : IN ENTRANCE SYSTEMS, ORGANIC SALES WERE FLAT, WHERE MUCH LOWER DEMAND FOR LOADING DOCKS IN US WERE OFFSET BY STRONG GROWTH PEDESTRIAN CONTINUED SOLID NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN US CONTRIBUTED TO GOOD ORGANIC SALES GROWTH OF 3% IN AMERICAS D
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Rio Tinto names Katie Jackson as new chief of copper operations

Rio Tinto names Katie Jackson as new chief of copper operations July 17 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto RIO.AX has appointed Katie Jackson as its new copper head, succeeding Bold Baatar who will take the helm as chief commercial officer later in the year, the miner said on Wednesday. Reporting by Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips
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Italy's antitrust opens probe on Armani, Dior over alleged exploitation of workers

REFILE-Italy's antitrust opens probe on Armani, Dior over alleged exploitation of workers Adds missing slug July 17 (Reuters) - Italy's competition authority (AGCM) said on Wednesday it had started an investigation into fashion groups Armani and Dior DIOR.PA over the alleged exploitation of workers at its suppliers. Reporting by Alessandro Parodi,
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Sterling rises after higher-than-expected UK services inflation

Sterling rises after higher-than-expected UK services inflation LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - The pound rose slightly on Wednesday after data showed British headline and services inflation in June were slightly above expectations, though core inflation was in line. British inflation held at 2.0% year on year last month, official data showed on Wednesday, above the 1.9% expected by analysts polled by Reuters.
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