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☆ These 5 stocks are on Goldman's European conviction list — and it gives one 130% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-06 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Goldman Sachs has unveiled its "conviction list" of top stock picks in Europe for December — and London-listed shares of BT Group stand out. Goldman Sachs expects BT's share price to more than double to 290 pence over the next 12 months. Wall Street rivals Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan also believe BT shares are mispriced as investors have undervalued its network arm, Openreach. Conviction list Other prominent stocks on Goldman's conviction list include Delivery Hero , Burberry , Bureau Veritas and Philips . Goldman notes that its conviction list should not be seen as a portfolio, as the stocks are not weighted.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Morgan Stanley, Openreach, Terence Tsui, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: BT Group, BT, Wall, JPMorgan, Burberry, Veritas, Philips Locations: Europe, London

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Of billions and trillions
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-06 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.22% lower, while the S&P 500 inched down 0.06% by the closing bell. It has so far raised nearly $135 million from four investors, with the first sale occurring on Nov. 29. As the year-end nears, CNBC Pro asked three fund managers for sectors — and stocks — they are bullish on in the lead-up to 2024.

Persons: Europe's, X.AI Elon, Bitcoin Organizations: CNBC, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Apple, U.S, SEC, U.S . Department of Labor, Metrics, Big Tech, CNBC Pro Locations: U.S

☆ The Hunter Biden Saga Continues
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( William Mcgurn | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

William McGurn is a member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board and writes the weekly "Main Street" column for the Journal each Tuesday. Previously he served as Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush. Mr. McGurn has served as chief editorial writer for The Wall Street Journal in New York. He spent more than a decade overseas -- in Brussels for The Wall Street Journal/Europe and in Hong Kong with both the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Bill is author of a book on Hong Kong ("Perfidious Albion") and a monograph on terrorism ("Terrorist or Freedom Fighter").

Persons: William McGurn, George W, Bush, McGurn, Bill Organizations: Wall Street, The Wall Street, Street Journal, Economic, Washington, National Review, Foreign Relations, Notre Dame, Communications, Boston University Locations: New York, Brussels, Europe, Hong Kong

☆ How Long Can the ‘Magnificent Seven’ Stocks Hold the Line?
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Jon Sindreu | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

The latest stock-market rally has further increased the dominance of the top-seven companies in the S&P 500. Illustration by Alexandra Citrin-Safadi/WSJAs in the eponymous 1960s Western, the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks keep on winning. The S&P 500 is in a bull market, fueled by soft inflation data in the U.S. and Europe and the widespread belief that interest rates will start coming down early next year. Yet the stock market has become so top-heavy that speaking of a “bull market” carries less meaning than before. Without Apple , Microsoft , Alphabet , Amazon.com , Nvidia , Tesla and Meta Platforms—the high-growth, technology-related companies that analysts have dubbed the “Magnificent Seven”—the S&P 500 would only be up 9% this year, rather than 19%.

Persons: Alexandra Citrin Organizations: Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla Locations: U.S, Europe

☆ The best red carpet looks from the British Fashion Awards 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —On Monday night, the British Fashion Council orchestrated its annual British Fashion Awards — a star-studded ceremony in London aimed at encouraging new, trailblazing designers, as well as honoring stalwarts of the industry. Across the red carpet, sequins, velvet and red tones conquered in what was a decidedly festive sartorial palette. Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesAnne Hathaway stunned onlookers in vintage Valentino. Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesRita Ora wore Primark, a nod to her latest collaboration with the high-street retailer. Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesPamela Anderson rocked the no makeup look once more, wearing a Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Persons: Anne Hathaway, Gwnyeth Paltrow, Pamela Anderson, Taylor Russell, Paloma Elsesser, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Laura Whitmore, Sam Smith, Iris Law, Vivienne Westwood, Caroline Rush, Richard Quinn, Queen Elizabeth II, Neil Mockford, Loewe, Gareth Cattermole, Amal Clooney, Versace, Joe Maher, Dominic Lipinski, Lewis Hamilton, Wales Bonner, Getty, Michaela Coel, Suki Waterhouse, David Fielden, Valentino, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paltrow, Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammetti, Gillian Anderson, Rita Ora, Isamaya Ffrench Organizations: CNN, British Fashion Council, Alexa, Getty Locations: London, British, LA, Europe

☆ Johnson & Johnson forecasts as much as 6% sales growth in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) on Tuesday forecast revenue growth of 5-6% for the next year, as it banks on strong demand for cancer treatments Darzalex and Carvykti and resilient sales of blockbuster drug Stelara. The company has narrowed its focus on its drugs and medical devices business since it hived off its consumer health unit earlier this year. Sales of blockbuster psoriasis treatment Stelara in Europe are expected to come under pressure as early as next year as a key patent on the drug expires. Sales of the drug largely come from its use as a treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Wolk said. J&J's 2024 revenue growth forecast excludes sales of its COVID vaccine.

Persons: Johnson, Joseph Wolk, Wolk, J, Bhanvi, Patrick Wingrove, Anil D'Silva Organizations: Johnson, Thomson Locations: Europe, United States, Bengaluru, New York

☆ Dubai penthouse sells for record $136 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Jacopo Prisco | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A five-bedroom penthouse covering almost 22,000 square feet has sold in Dubai for 500 million UAE dirhams — just over $136 million — setting a new record for one of the world’s busiest luxury real estate markets. Record salesThe previous record for a penthouse sale in Dubai dates back just a few months, when an apartment occupying the top floor of the Marsa Al Arab Hotel sold for 420 million UAE dirhams (about $114 million). According to Provident Estate, the penthouse at Como Residences is the third most expensive in the world, after Penthouse D at One Hyde Park in London, priced at $237 million, and the Odeon Tower Penthouse in Monaco, priced at $440 million. Shutterstock Palm Jumeirah also boasts the first monorail in the Middle East, which opened in April 2009, and connects the Palm to Dubai's mainland. But when it comes to the asking price for a penthouse, the view is one of the key drivers.

Persons: CNN —, Nahkeel, Karim Sahib, Giuseppe Cacace, Shutterstock, Kamran Jebreili, ”, Chris Boswell, he’s, ” Boswell, “, it’s Organizations: CNN, UAE dirhams —, Jumeirah, Provident Estate, Marsa Al Arab, UAE, Como Residences, Penthouse, Dubai Marina, Getty, Burj Locations: Dubai, Como, Marsa, Hyde, London, Monaco, Burj Al Arab, Burj, Eastern Europe, Dubai's, Nakheel, AFP, Karim, Burj Al, United States, Italy, France

Attendees inspect Smith and Wesson firearms at the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., April 28, 2019. Smith & Wesson, which is incorporated in Nevada, did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The group of nuns filed the lawsuit in their role as Smith & Wesson shareholders, in what is known as a derivative lawsuit. The nuns alleged that the directors of Smith & Wesson have ignored growing legal risks from making assault-style rifles. Smith & Wesson warned in its 2022 annual report that it might have to pay significant damages due to legal proceedings against the company.

Persons: Smith, Bryan Woolston, Jeffrey Norton, gunmakers, gunmaker Remington, Adrian Dominican, Bon, Francis of Philadelphia, Jesus, Tom Hals, Alexia Garamfalvi, Leslie Adler Organizations: Wesson, REUTERS, Smith, Tuesday, Smith & Wesson, Sandy, Elementary, U.S, Supreme, Adrian, Bon Secours, St, Jesus &, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, U.S, WILMINGTON , Delaware, Nevada, Colorado, Connecticut, New York , Illinois, California, Adrian , Michigan, Marriottsville , Maryland, Aston , Pennsylvania, Ontario Province, Marylhurst , Oregon, Wilmington , Delaware

☆ Premier League signs $8.45bn TV deal as controversial season continues to excite
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Stunning goals, refereeing howlers and dramatic comebacks: it was another box office weekend in the Premier League, which helps explain why English top-flight soccer has become such a lucrative and appealing product. All three deals will cover a four-year period starting from the 2025/26 season and will see some changes to the current schedule. In total, TNT Sports will show 52 live matches per season under the new agreement, while Sky Sports will show a minimum of 215 games. “It’s hugely exciting to continue to bring fans exclusive Premier League matches for the next five seasons,” Andrew Georgiou, President and MD, UK & Ireland and WBD Sports Europe, said in a statement. Meanwhile, CEO of Sky Group Dana Strong said: “We are proud of our long history with the Premier League and look forward to delivering more engagement, entertainment, and innovation to the end of the decade.”Like CNN, TNT Sports is owned by Warner Bros.

Persons: ”, Richard Masters, “, ” Andrew Georgiou, Dana Strong Organizations: CNN, Premier League, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, BBC, ” Premier League, & Ireland, WBD Sports, Sky, Warner Bros . Locations: WBD Sports Europe

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 24, 2022. "Presently, the markets price in around a 125bp (basis points) cut from the Fed next year," Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior market analyst at Swissquote Bank, said in a note. Investors will also parse data on U.S. services sector activity from S&P Global and the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday. ET, Dow e-minis were down 115 points, or 0.32%, S&P 500 e-minis were down 20 points, or 0.44%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 103 points, or 0.65%. Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A; Editing by Pooja DesaiOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Caitlin Ochs, Ozkardeskaya, Amruta Khandekar, Pooja Desai Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Dow, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Fed, Swissquote Bank, Labor Department, P Global, Institute for Supply Management, Nvidia, Dow e, CVS, PDD Holdings, Baidu, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ Penguins arguing, a sleepy polar bear, and a happy turtle are in the running for wildlife photo of the year, and you can vote on them
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

You can vote for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. The Natural History Museum in London released the images, and will exhibit them in February. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This photo is one of 25 currently up for consideration as the public's favorite wildlife photo of 2023. If you want to see them all, and vote for your favorite, you can do so here.

Persons: —, Tzahi Finkelstein Organizations: Wildlife, Service, Croatian Herpetological Society Locations: London, Asia, Europe

☆ Gold has formed a ‘golden cross’ chart pattern, signaling more gains ahead
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Gold has formed a price chart pattern that has historically proven a bullish signal. The price pattern, known as a " golden cross ," is viewed on Wall Street as a momentum indicator of a positive trend to come. It occurs when the 50-day moving average price for an asset rises above the longer-term, 200-day moving average. What that means today is that 50-day moving average price of gold has risen to $1959.80, surpassing the 200-day moving average price of $1957.70. @GC.1 3M mountain Gold futures prices have climbed in the past three months.

Persons: —, Nick Wells Organizations: Federal Reserve Locations: East, Eastern Europe

☆ Strong By Form uses timber to make construction more sustainable. It just raised $5.2 million with this 32-slide pitch deck.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Tasmin Lockwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Strong By Form, a bio-composite materials startup hoping to make construction more sustainable, has just secured $5.2 million in seed funding. Founded in 2018 in Chile, the now Madrid-based startup uses timber for bio-composites to replace concrete and steel. It uses software to optimize the material's structural design and resource use, making it tough and more sustainable. "There is a growing demand for structural materials as the world needs to build 13,000 buildings every day, for the next 25 years, just to cope with population growth. Its structural timber products, such as slabs for buildings, will still use petrochemical-based resins as the company waits for a bio-based formula to be certified.

Persons: Andrés Mintik, Mintik, Minitik Organizations: Business, CMPC Ventures Locations: Chile, Madrid, Europe

☆ Here is one really great sentence about Taylor Swift after she got No. 5 on a 'Most Powerful Women' list
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

5 on its list of most powerful women for 2023. 5 on their list of The World's Most Powerful Women — totally reasonable, totally normal! I mean, you just need to see it:AdvertisementAs formidable as Swift is, she is not, however, the most powerful woman in the world. That title goes to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whose policy and budgetary decisions affect Europe's 450 million people. Good luck holding onto the title next year, Ursula von der Leyen.

Persons: Taylor, Taylor Swift, —, Swift, she's, Forbes, Ursula von der Leyen, Ursula von der, Taylor's Organizations: Forbes, Service, Kansas City Chiefs

☆ US Envoy Slams Hungarian Govt for 'Disregarding' Interests of NATO Allies
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Dec. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The U.S. envoy to Budapest sharply criticised the Hungarian government on Tuesday for "disregarding" the interests of its NATO allies and strengthening ties with Russia at a time when its allies are isolating it. In a speech at AmCham to U.S. companies that have invested in Hungary, Ambassador David Pressman said Hungary has thrived as a member of the European Union and NATO, allowing companies run successful businesses in the Central European country that joined the EU in 2004. "Yet today, we are increasingly seeing an Ally that relies upon its NATO Allies, but feels comfortable disregarding the interests of those same Allies and our Alliance, including during a time of war in Europe," Pressman said. Sweden's NATO membership is pending ratification byTurkey and Hungary. Budapest opposes Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but Orban has kept up close relations with Moscow - partly due to Hungary's continued energy dependence on Russia.

Persons: David Pressman, Ally, Pressman, Vladimir, Putin, Viktor Orban's, Orban, Orban's, Krisztina, Marguerita Choy Organizations: U.S, NATO, European Union, Central European, EU, NATO Allies, Alliance Locations: BUDAPEST, Budapest, Russia, AmCham, U.S, Hungary, Europe, Ukraine, Washington, Moscow, Turkey

State-owned Motor Sich is Ukraine's main manufacturer of aircraft and helicopter engines, including for some of the world's largest cargo planes. Many legacy Ukrainian defense companies will trigger "red flags" during the lengthy due diligence and compliance reviews conducted by Western defense companies, said one U.S. defense executive. A Motor Sich representative stopped by ITA's booth and spoke briefly about their company's capabilities, the spokesperson said. ROOTING OUT CORRUPTIONZelenskiy has made rebuilding Ukraine's defense and aerospace sector a top priority, which includes deeper investment in drone technology. While the talks in Washington later this week and last month's Dubai air-show contacts are potentially promising, the political realities that Western defense officials are grappling with could hinder any progress.

Persons: Gleb Garanich, Olexiy Nikiforov, Lockheed Martin, Pavlo Verkhniatsky, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Korzh, Trump, Nikiforov, RTX, Northrop, Valerie Insinna, Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher, Jo Mason, Jane Merriman Organizations: Motor Sich, REUTERS, State, Sich, Reuters, Lockheed, White, U.S, Western, U.S . Department of Commerce, Dubai Air Show, Commerce Department's International Trade Administration, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Republicans, Ukraine –, Thomson Locations: Ukrainian, Kyiv, Ukraine, WASHINGTON, Russia, China, Washington, U.S, Moscow, Zaporizhzhia, Dubai, Gaza, London

☆ Ukraine’s US lifeline is hanging by a thinning thread
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In a grave blow to its prospects, Ukraine aid has now been embroiled by Republicans in a separate imbroglio over immigration. While Ukraine’s survival is at stake, so is the reputation of the United States as a global leader. Johnson may struggle to retain his tenuous hold on his job if he uses Democratic votes to pass a Ukraine funding package. The Ukraine aid package is now caught in the most intractable US political issue — immigration. “We are at a moment in history.”But a group of Republican senators who normally back Ukraine aid signaled Monday they couldn’t move forward without immigration changes attached to the measure.

Persons: Vladimir Putin’s, Joe Biden, Israel —, “, Jake Sullivan, Vladimir, ”, Sullivan’s, Shalanda Young, Mike Johnson, United States Oksana Markarova, CNN’s Wolf, Volodymyr Zelensky, Lloyd Austin, Zelensky, Donald Trump, Putin, Trump –, Republican Sen, Jim Risch of, “ Vladimir Putin, …, he’s, outlasting, ” Risch, Ben Hodges, ” Hodges, Johnson, Biden, Chuck Schumer, Texas Sen, John Cornyn Organizations: CNN, White, of Management, GOP, Wing, Kremlin, Trump, Republican, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, Halifax International Security, US Army, of, Republicans, Democratic, New York Democrat, Texas, Ukraine, US Defense Department, Internal Revenue Service, – Locations: Israel, Ukraine, Russian, U.S, United States, Russia, Moscow, North Korea, Iran, Kyiv, Washington, China, Jim Risch of Idaho, Canada, Ret, — Washington, Berlin, Paris, London, of America, Europe, Crimea, Ukrainian, Mexico, Taiwan

The first option in the draft is listed as "an orderly and just phase-out of fossil fuels". The second option calls for "accelerating efforts towards phasing out unabated fossil fuels". "I don't think we're going to leave Dubai without some clear language and some clear direction on shifting away from fossil fuels," he added. China's fossil fuel emissions rose after it lifted COVID-19 restrictions, while India's rise was a result of power demand growing faster than its renewable energy capacity, leaving fossil fuels to make up the shortfall. "Leaders meeting at COP28 will have to agree rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions even to keep the 2C target alive," he said.

Persons: Stephane Mahe, Jean Paul Prates, Patrick Pouyanne, Jennifer Morgan, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, David Waskow, Exeter, Pierre Friedlingstein, Kate Abnett, William James, Valerie Volcovici, Elizabeth Piper, Katy Daigle Organizations: REUTERS, Petrobras, European, Oxford University, Saudi Arabia's Energy, Bloomberg, World Resources, University of Exeter, Reuters, Thomson Locations: France, Montoir, Bretagne, Saint, Nazaire, DUBAI, COP28, Brazil's, United States, European Union, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Dubai, India, China, Paris

☆ CNBC Daily Open: All that glitters is gold — and bitcoin
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A sign is seen on a bitcoin ATM at a stand during the Bitcoin Conference 2023, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., May 19, 2023. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The world's largest cryptocurrency was lifted by hopes of approval for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund and growing bets on U.S. interest rate cuts. Wall Street catches a breathU.S. stocks markets slipped Monday, with investors questioning if markets climbed too fast, too soon following five straight weeks of gains.

Persons: Europe's, Twilio, Rick Rieder Organizations: CNBC, Wall, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Airlines, DoJ, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Justice Department, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Spotify, BlackRock, Federal Reserve Locations: Miami Beach , Florida, U.S

☆ Morning Bid: Small caps pick up baton, China rating hit
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2023. The likes of Microsoft (MSFT.O), Apple (AAPL.O), Nvidia (NVDA.O) and Amazon (AMZN.O) fell back over 1%, pressured by a modest bounceback in U.S. Treasury yields. China's blue-chip stocks slumped to their lowest since February 2019 amid fears of a possible cut to China's sovereign credit rating cut after Moody's outlook reduction. By Mike Dolan, Editing by Bernadette Baum; <a href="mailto:mike.dolan@thomsonreuters.com" target="_blank">mike.dolan@thomsonreuters.com</a>Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Mike Dolan, Russell, that's, Moody's, Isabel Schnabel, Michael Gibson, Christine Laggard, Mongo, Zero Fox, Bernadette Baum Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Reserve, Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Treasury, Reserve Bank of Australia, Central Bank, Reuters, ECB, Barclays, Qatar, P Global, Federal, Division, Supervision, Financial Innovation, Descartes Systems, Health, Powell Industries, Dave, Buster's Entertainment, Reuters Graphics, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Global, York, Treasuries, Europe

REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are set to hit a record high this year, exacerbating climate change and fuelling more destructive extreme weather, scientists said. The Global Carbon Budget report, published on Tuesday during the COP28 climate summit, said that overall CO2 emissions, which reached a record high last year, have plateaued in 2023 due to a slight drop from uses of land like deforestation. Countries are expected to emit a total 36.8 billion metric tons of CO2 from fossil fuels in 2023, a 1.1% increase from last year, the report by scientists from more than 90 institutions including the University of Exeter concluded. When land use emissions are included, global CO2 emissions are set to total 40.9 billion tons this year. China produces 31% of global fossil fuel CO2 emissions.

Persons: Yves Herman, India's, Pierre Friedlingstein, Friedlingstein, Kate Abnett, Alexander Smith Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, University of Exeter, 1.5C, IPCC, Research, Energy, Clean, European, Thomson Locations: Dunkirk, France, India, China, Paris, COP28, Helsinki, U.S, European Union, Europe

☆ DeepL CEO: Europe still behind on AI
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDeepL CEO: Europe still behind on AIDeepL CEO Jarek Kutylowski outlines the challenges Europe's AI companies face in their race with the U.S.

Persons: Jarek Organizations: U.S Locations: Europe

☆ Morning Bid: RBA holds and the dollar pauses, too
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Pedestrians walk past the main entrance to the Reserve Bank of Australia building in central Sydney, Australia, October 3, 2016. The relative U.S. interest rate outlook right now fits the weaker dollar narrative - futures markets are pricing in bigger rate cuts by the Fed next year than by any other major or emerging market central bank. But will the Fed cut rates by 125 basis points next year? Doubts about that prospect have for now put the brakes on dollar selling. Gold , which shot to a record high in Asia's notoriously thin morning hours on Monday, has recoiled sharply.

Persons: David Gray, Tom Westbrook, Edmund Klamann Organizations: Reserve Bank of Australia, REUTERS, Bank, Aussie, Fed, Bank of Japan, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Sydney, Australia, Asia, U.S, Europe, Tokyo

☆ Iberdrola and Masdar to invest $16 billion in green energy
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Pietro Lombardi | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Iberdrola SA FollowRwe Ag FollowMADRID, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola (IBE.MC) and UAE clean energy developer Masdar have formed a 15 billion euro ($16.2 billion) alliance to invest in offshore wind and green hydrogen in countries including Germany, Britain and the United States. The agreement announced on Tuesday follows a pledge by 118 countries at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade as they seek to wean themselves off fossil fuels. "Reaching this goal will require immediate action from these governments and the private sector," said Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galan. "With an abundance of wind resources, the UK and Europe are prime markets for Masdar," said Masdar Chief Executive Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi. Last week Masdar and Germany's RWE (RWEG.DE) said they would co-develop a 3 GW wind project off the coast of Britain.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Ignacio Galan, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Germany's, Iberdrola, Pietro Lombardi, Jakub Olesiuk, Kirsten Donovan, David Goodman Organizations: REUTERS, East Anglia, Masdar, China, Thomson Locations: MADRID, UAE, Germany, Britain, United States, Dubai, Iberdrola's, East, Spanish, Europe, Baltic

French Junior Minister for Digital Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot leaves following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - EU countries and lawmakers may have to meet for yet another round of talks to hammer out crucial details of rules for artificial intelligence even if they clinch a deal on Wednesday, French Digital Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday. There is still a gap between both sides, Barrot said. Barrot cited biometric surveillance and general-purpose AI where the two sides have to work further on the finer details. Further discussions, however, could delay the rollout of landmark rules in Europe that could set the benchmark for other countries.

Persons: Digital Affairs Jean, Noel Barrot, Sarah Meyssonnier, Jean, Europe's, Barrot, Foo Yun Chee, Matthew Lewis Organizations: French Junior, Digital Affairs, REUTERS, Rights, French Digital, European Commission, Microsoft, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Europe, Brussels

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