KrossKinetic/all_news_finance_jsonl huggingface dataset:
Hindenburg takes aim at Dorsey's payments firm Block, shares plunge
Hindenburg Research on Thursday disclosed short positions in Block Inc and alleged that the payments firm led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey overstated its user numbers and understated its customer acquisition costs.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-23T13:02:27.667Z)
Bank of England raises UK interest rates by quarter-point to 4.25%
Monetary policy committee votes to increase base rate after February’s surprise rise in inflation
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-23T12:21:23.238Z)
Video: Asian Americans who are fed up with city's crime are shifting to the right | CNN Politics
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(cnn.com, 2023-03-23T12:01:41.281Z)
Analysis: Banking turmoil takes the leveraged out of the buyout
Private equity firms that acquired companies since the banking crisis started on March 8 have funded the deals mostly with their own funds, a departure from traditional leveraged buyouts that reflects their struggle to secure cheap debt.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-23T11:21:25.141Z)
It’s the Most Thankless Job in Banking. Silicon Valley Bank Didn’t Fill It for Months.
Before the money started fleeing Silicon Valley Bank, the company operated without a chief risk officer for much of 2022. When success means averting danger, it’s hard to notice when someone’s not on the job until it’s too late.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-23T11:14:23.350Z)
Bitcoin Miners' Revenue From Fees Rises Suggesting the Onset of Major Bull Run
The two-year Z-score for miner revenue from fees has turned positive after a long time, signaling new waves of adoption. Historically, that has marked beginnings of major bull runs.
(coindesk.com, 2023-03-23T11:06:38.227Z)
A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia threatened to escalate attacks in Ukraine  after the British government announced it would provide to Ukraine a type of munition that Moscow falsely claims has nuclear components. 
(apnews.com, 2023-03-23T10:54:08.393Z)
Credit Suisse Bosses Ramped Up Stock Buys in Last Months of 2022
Credit Suisse Group AG leaders scooped up stock of the Swiss bank at what looked like a low price in the months before its collapse and historic sale to arch rival UBS Group AG.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-23T10:46:07.642Z)
Macro Hedge Funds Hit by Financial Turmoil
Big bond moves sparked by bank failures led to some funds, including Maniyar and Haidar, to lose more than 20% this month.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-23T10:05:47.407Z)
A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills
Care England says there is ‘no justification for charging such financially crippling rates’
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-23T10:05:15.980Z)
Swiss central bank hikes interest rates by 50 basis points despite Credit Suisse turmoil
The Swiss central bank has increased rates by 50 basis points, taking its policy rate to 1.5%.
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-23T08:41:27.411Z)
Bitcoin Inches Toward $28K as Traders See $260M in Futures Liquidations
Some remain upbeat about the medium-term outlook for bitcoin and the broader market.
(coindesk.com, 2023-03-23T08:31:51.649Z)
WSJ News Exclusive | Big Oil Eyes New Deals in North Africa Amid Rising Energy Demand
Halliburton and Honeywell are in advanced talks to develop oil fields and refineries in Libya, while Eni is importing more oil and gas from Algeria.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-23T08:25:18.515Z)
UK interest rates raised to 4.25% by Bank of England – business live
UK central bank sets UK interest rates after inflation jumped to 10.4% in February
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-23T07:55:05.654Z)
China will make up nearly 40% of the rise in global oil demand in 2023, Wood Mackenzie says
The research firm said in a report it views China's reopening as the "single biggest demand driver" for a recovery in oil demand this year.
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-23T07:51:39.044Z)
A New Chapter of Capitalism Emerges From the Banking Crisis
The idea that finance is an arm of the state is back — and global banking is likely to be reshaped by it.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-23T06:01:14.897Z)
Why China Keeps Pulling the Rug on Putin’s Pipeline
Beijing can afford to keep Moscow guessing about a gas pipeline deal. But Russia has few alternatives.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-23T06:01:04.550Z)
The Fed, Still Inflation-Focused, Raised Rates Amid Bank Uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates by a quarter-point while they noted that bank turmoil could help slow the economy. 
(blogspot.com, 2023-03-23T03:07:02.432Z)
Check out US TREASURY-CURRENT 5 YEAR's stock price (US5Y) in real time
Get U.S. 5 Year Treasury (US5Y:Tradeweb) real-time stock quotes, news, price and financial information from CNBC.
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-23T03:06:59.803Z)
India's Feb crude oil imports jump 8% as demand hits over 2 decade high
India's imports of crude oil in February rose about 8% from a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, as fuel demand hit over 2-decade highs in the world's third-biggest oil importer
(business-standard.com, 2023-03-23T01:56:59.662Z)
Syria intervention plans fuelled by oil interests, not chemical weapon concerns | Nafeez Ahmed
Nafeez Ahmed: Massacres of civilians are being exploited for narrow geopolitical competition to control Mideast oil, gas pipelines
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-23T01:11:57.090Z)
Falling US gasoline stockpiles signal a repeat of last summer's high prices
U.S. motorists face a repeat of last summer's high gasoline prices, analysts warned on Wednesday, with fuel stockpiles heading towards multi-year lows ahead of the peak summer driving season that begins in two months.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-22T22:38:28.568Z)
Unrelenting Pressure Sees Kenyan Shilling Drop 60 Straight Days
Kenya’s shilling dropped to a new record after 60 straight days of declines, its longest losing streak in data going back to 1988.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-22T22:01:24.205Z)
These are tricky times when a tomato shortage can lead to higher mortgage rates
‘On tenterhooks’ describes the mental state of many consumers these days.
(co.uk, 2023-03-22T20:52:03.035Z)
Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges
The regulator alleged TRX and BTT are unregistered securities, and claimed Sun created an "extensive wash trading" program to boost their trading volume.
(coindesk.com, 2023-03-22T19:50:49.647Z)
It Wasn’t Just Credit Suisse. Switzerland Itself Needed Rescuing.
Crisis threatened an economic model and national identity built on safeguarding the world’s wealth.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-22T19:47:59.170Z)
Credit card debt is at record high as Fed raises rates again
NEW YORK (AP) — As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again , credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month. 
(apnews.com, 2023-03-22T19:11:01.260Z)
The Fed announces ninth-straight interest rate hike of 25 basis points—here's what will get more expensive
Despite speculation that the Fed would pause interest rate hikes, the central bank has announced a rate hike of 0.25 percentage point.
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-22T18:51:02.300Z)
US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil
The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices.
(bbc.com, 2023-03-22T18:39:06.492Z)
Email Chrystia Freeland for a windfall tax on big oil
The IPCC report is out, the climate time-bomb is ticking. We need to make Big Oil pay for their mess. Call on Chrystia Freeland to implement a windfall tax in the 2023 Budget. https://act.leadnow.ca/email-Chrystia-Freeland-windfall-tax-big-oil/?source=fb
(leadnow.ca, 2023-03-22T18:37:40.975Z)
Fed sees credit drawdown looming, shifts towards pause on rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said banking industry stress could trigger a credit crunch with "significant" implications for an economy that U.S. central bank officials projected will slow even more this year than previously thought.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-22T18:37:28.141Z)
Fed Raises Rates but Nods to Greater Uncertainty After Banking Stress
Officials voted unanimously to increase their benchmark short-term rate by a quarter percentage point.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-22T18:35:30.996Z)
Fed hikes rates by a quarter percentage point, indicates increases are near an end
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates following a two-day meeting. 
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-22T18:05:15.770Z)
Andurand’s Oil Hedge Fund Slumps 40% as Commodities Retrench
Famed oil trader Pierre Andurand is emerging as one of the biggest hedge fund losers this year after the banking crisis sent shock waves through commodities markets.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-22T18:02:18.139Z)
Powell’s inflation war faces unforeseen obstacle: collapsing banks 
Democrats, fearing job losses, call for a pause as the banking industry's woes further threaten the economy. 
(politico.com, 2023-03-22T17:13:06.460Z)
Bitcoin Above $28K Ahead of Key Fed Decision
eToro Investment Analyst Callie Cox discusses her outlook for the crypto markets as bitcoin (BTC) hovers around $28,000 in advance of the U.S. Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision on Wednesday. Plus, additional insights into trading volumes and institutional activity on the eToro platform. 
(coindesk.com, 2023-03-22T17:09:16.561Z)
Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow
Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership.
(aljazeera.com, 2023-03-22T15:12:53.950Z)
Strong Asia Oil Demand Pushes Key Mideast Spread to Two-Year Low
A closely-watched gauge of Asian oil demand is at its tightest level in more than two years, underscoring the region’s buoyancy just as investors expect a slowdown in Europe and the US following the recent turmoil in their banking systems.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-22T14:46:25.602Z)
Tether CTO on USDC depeg: ‘Bitcoin maxis were right all along’ | PBW 2023
When asked if the US dollar can still be considered a store of value, the Tether CTO said that it varies from place to place, saying that Bitcoin is still the best option. 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-03-22T13:49:40.713Z)
PacWest Says It Tapped Atlas Cash After 20% Deposit Outflows
PacWest Bancorp secured $1.4 billion in cash from a financing facility from Atlas SP Partners and abandoned a separate push to raise capital after its customers pulled more than 20% of total deposits this year.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-22T13:32:18.707Z)
UK says no nuclear escalation in Ukraine after row over depleted uranium munitions
Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday there was no nuclear escalation in the Ukraine war after Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Britain for supplying depleted uranium tank munitions to Ukrainian forces.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-22T11:15:39.372Z)
GameStop stock is surging after earnings, but there's a clear problem
Being profitable on paper belies the tough situation for GameStop.
(yahoo.com, 2023-03-22T11:11:58.222Z)
WSJ News Exclusive | Insurer Chubb Demands Energy Producers Cut Methane Emissions for Coverage
The restrictions fall short of demands by climate activists.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-22T11:08:39.385Z)
UK inflation surprise pressures BoE to raise rates again
British inflation unexpectedly rose to 10.4% in February, pushed up by higher food and drink prices in pubs and restaurants, according to official data which is likely to prompt the Bank of England to raise interest rates on Thursday.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-22T10:42:41.347Z)
The Fed is supposed to monitor banks for risk. Is it up to the job?
The San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank seems to have missed signs that two failed banks, Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank, weren’t on firm footing. 
(nbcnews.com, 2023-03-22T10:42:20.732Z)
The impact of the Credit Suisse bank crisis on the crypto market
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how the Credit Suisse bank crisis will impact the crypto market.
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-03-22T10:26:35.808Z)
New climate paper calls for charging big US oil firms with homicide
Authors of paper accepted for publication in Harvard Environmental Law Review argue firms are ‘killing members of the public at an accelerating rate’
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-22T10:08:02.949Z)
Switzerland’s national pride dealt heavy blow by the merger of its banking titans
‘A monster is born’, say local press, as Credit Suisse takeover by UBS creates bank twice the size of the Swiss economy
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-22T10:00:40.926Z)
WSJ News Exclusive | How the Last-Ditch Effort to Save Silicon Valley Bank Failed
The bank couldn’t get loans, and withdrawals accelerated before its seizure.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-22T09:58:16.247Z)
BP extracted Iraqi oil worth £15bn after British invasion
Despite UK ministers denying the war was about oil, the flagship British company reaped a bonanza upon its return to Iraq after the 2003 invasion, Declassified has found.
(declassifieduk.org, 2023-03-22T09:19:25.689Z)
Odds of UK interest rate rise surge after inflation jumps to 10.4% – business live
City investors expect Bank of England to hike borrowing costs tomorrow as rising food and clothing prices kept UK inflation in double-digit levels
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-22T08:22:25.644Z)
UK inflation rate in surprise rise to 10.4% as salad crisis pushes up prices
Increase confounds forecasts of a modest dip and adds to pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-22T07:36:19.480Z)
A New Chapter of Capitalism Emerges From the Banking Crisis
The idea that finance is an arm of the state is back — and global banking is likely to be reshaped by it.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-22T04:13:06.412Z)
Russian oil finds ‘wide open’ back door to Europe, critics say
Middlemen are cashing in as Russian crude finds indirect routes to the European market, politicians and industry insiders allege.
(politico.eu, 2023-03-22T04:06:36.270Z)
Bitcoin’s banking crisis surge will ‘attract more institutions’: ARK’s Cathie Wood
ARK CEO Cathie Wood believes future banking crises will “attract more institutions” into Bitcoin as firms look to hedge against failures stemming from the traditional financial system. 
(cointelegraph.com, 2023-03-22T03:16:02.738Z)
Will Djed make the most of stablecoin turmoil? Here’s what the metrics say
Djed didn’t lose its USD peg during the recent turmoil in the stablecoin market, Djed’s TVL saw gains of 17% since the USDC depegging saga, Cardano’s [ADA] stablecoin Djed, which launched earlier this year, may soon expand to other layer-1 networks like BNB Chain [BNB] and Ethereum [ETH]. Read...
(cryptopanic.com, 2023-03-22T03:15:50.876Z)
Massive Shiba Inu Whale Moves Nearly 25 Trillion $SHIB off of Crypto Exchange
A massive cryptocurrency whale has moved nearly 25 trillion tokens of the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu ($SHIB) off of a cryptocurrency trading platform’s wallet and into a wallet they control over six different transactions in a single day.
(cryptoglobe.com, 2023-03-22T00:21:15.830Z)
Why Bitcoin Could Be Ready For Its Most Powerful Rally In Years - NEWS 4U - All About News
Bitcoin price is trading at more than $28,000 per coin and is up nearly 78% year-to-date in 2023. This could only be a mere glimpse of...
(newss4u.online, 2023-03-21T23:24:53.251Z)
Why Bitcoin Could Be Ready For Its Most Powerful Rally In Years | Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin price is trading at more than $28,000 per coin and is up nearly 78% year-to-date in 2023. This could only be a mere glimpse of what's to come, which
(bitcoinist.com, 2023-03-21T23:22:13.100Z)
Homicide Is Pandemic’s Biggest Killer of Young Black Men
While Covid-19 drove up death rates for all Americans, the steep rise in murder was a much more dangerous plague for this group.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T21:23:17.205Z)
Crypto Fear and Greed Index at Highest Level Since Bitcoin Hit $69,000
Crypto investors are starting to feel bullish – as bullish as at the peak of the last bull market.
(dailycoin.com, 2023-03-21T20:31:21.295Z)
Congress Is Slow-Walking a Change for US Banks Despite Failures
Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer don’t agree on much, but neither party leader in the US Congress is in a rush to push legislation addressing the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T20:25:24.636Z)
Older Americans protest against ‘dirty banks’ funding oil and gas projects
Protesters cut up credit cards and march to Washington branches of JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, Bank of America and Wells Fargo
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-21T20:23:17.461Z)
GameStop stock soars after retailer posts first quarterly profit in two years
GameStop has been in the midst of a turnaround and posted its first quarterly profit in two years. 
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-21T20:14:02.178Z)
Putin says Russia ‘will respond’ if UK supplies depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Russian leader reacts to comments by UK defence minister that Britain will supply armour-piercing rounds to Kyiv
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-21T19:19:33.791Z)
To prevent more bank runs, the Fed should pause rate hikes | Robert Reich
Inflation is receding, albeit slowly, so there’s no reason to risk more financial tumult. Will the central bank see it that way?
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-21T18:28:53.580Z)
Editorial: We’re cementing climate denial with every fossil fuel project
U.N. climate report shows we can't just phase out oil and gas; we have to deliberately dismantle existing infrastructure, such as coal plants in China and drilling in Alaska. 
(latimes.com, 2023-03-21T18:24:44.462Z)
The Fed Faces Its Biggest Judgment Call in Years
Does banking drama change its inflation-busting plan?
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T18:16:42.521Z)
Russia's Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday condemned British plans to send tank ammunition that contains depleted uranium to Ukraine, saying Moscow would be forced to respond accordingly.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-21T17:07:56.598Z)
The IPCC’s climate report has drawn the battle lines for Cop28: oil profits or a livable future | Simon Lewis
A pact to phase out fossil fuels in November’s UN climate talks is the only credible response to the warnings of scientists, says global change scientist Simon Lewis
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-21T13:34:36.939Z)
Barclays, JPMorgan Pull Deals as Angst Freezes Junk-Debt Market
Global banks are growing wary of risky credits as turmoil envelops the industry, crushing the market for new leveraged finance deals just as it was beginning to regain its footing.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T13:30:38.339Z)
New Kings of Russian Oil Were These Six Traders in December
Six little-known companies emerged as new kings of Russian oil in December, collectively handling enough of the country’s exports to catapult them into the leagues of the world’s largest commodity traders.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T12:25:37.882Z)
SVB-Fueled Turmoil Junks Lessons of the Global Financial Crisis
The Fed and Congress thought smaller banks, deposits and bonds were boring and safe; instead, they are the source of new fragility.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-21T12:25:06.449Z)
Mounting cost of energy bills support sends public borrowing to February record
The ONS revealed that government borrowing in February jumped to £16.7bn, due to around another £9.3bn of energy support costs.
(co.uk, 2023-03-21T12:02:31.536Z)
Wheat Falls at Start of Week After Renewal of Ukraine Grain Deal
Wheat dropped following the renewal of an agreement that allows Ukraine to safely export grains out of key Black Sea ports.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T11:42:22.384Z)
Before Collapse, Credit Suisse Quietly Conquered an Obscure Debt Market
The failure of the Swiss bank leaves a hole in the debt-for-nature market that analysts said could one day exceed $800 billion.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T11:26:24.038Z)
Buy Bitcoin during Major Dips in 2023 for Positive Returns, as On-Chain Data Indicates Decreased Risk for Investors
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(azcoinnews.com, 2023-03-21T11:23:26.279Z)
Oil price fall speculative, to hit $140 by year-end -Andurand
The recent fall in oil prices due to banking jitters is speculative and oil will hit $140 a barrel by the end of the year, hedge fund manager Pierre Andurand of Andurand Capital said on Tuesday.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-21T11:23:11.081Z)
China would be among first paid under GOP debt limit plan, Treasury Secretary Yellen says 
A GOP plan to pay off certain debts to avoid default instead of passing a debt ceiling bill is a "dangerous idea," said Yellen.
(cnbc.com, 2023-03-21T10:51:25.819Z)
Oxfam to close in 18 countries and cut 1,500 staff amid coronavirus pressures
More cuts in the UK expected as global funding crisis follows Haiti sex-abuse scandal and charity shop lockdown closures
(theguardian.com, 2023-03-21T10:44:12.651Z)
When Investors in a Chinese Bank’s Riskiest Bonds Took Losses
Prices of many of the riskiest bonds sold by banks fell this week, after a surprise wipeout of some Credit Suisse bondholders. That brought back memories of the struggles of small Chinese lender Bank of
(wsj.com, 2023-03-21T10:27:25.067Z)
Swiss regulator clowning around with Credit Suisse’s CoCos
Don’t buy a financial instrument named after a clown. Not in Switzerland anyway. The holders of Credit Suisse’s CoCos, or contingent convertible bonds, have been well and truly popped: a £14 billion wipeout at the hands of the Swiss financial regulator Finma. Even the custard pie treatment isn’t tha
(co.uk, 2023-03-21T09:47:25.323Z)
Can Exxon And Chevron Master Oil Trading? It Won’t Be Easy
US oil companies are envious of how much money their European peers are making from trading oil and gas. But do they have the stomach for it?
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-21T05:23:59.801Z)
Oil rises as banking fears ease for now
Oil rose on Tuesday, extending a recovery from a 15-month low hit the previous day, as the rescue of Credit Suisse eased worries about global banking sector risks that could hit economic growth and fuel demand.
(reuters.com, 2023-03-21T01:56:36.775Z)
NFLDF - Exploits Intersected Visible Gold in Bullseye's First Two Drill Holes
Toronto Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 20 2023) - Exploits Discovery Corp. (CSE: NFLD) (OTCQX: NFLDF) (FSE: 634) (Exploits or the Company) is.
(marketwirenews.com, 2023-03-21T00:19:40.686Z)
Venezuela Oil Minister Resigns Amid Widening Corruption Probe
Tareck El Aissami was among the power brokers in the regime but leaves as police pursue a network of workers in the judiciary and oil industry.
(wsj.com, 2023-03-21T00:09:00.446Z)
Sinema’s 2018 Bank Vote Draws Democrats’ Criticisim After SVB Collapse
Donald Trump’s 2018 rollback of bank regulations is haunting Senator Kyrsten Sinema following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-20T23:28:49.749Z)
Bitcoin Bullish Signal: Transaction Activity At 2-Year High
Data shows the Bitcoin average transaction count has risen to the highest level since April 2021, indicating that the asset's price could be bullish.
(bitcoinist.com, 2023-03-20T23:26:19.452Z)
California’s Newsom Scores Win in Bid to Curb Oil Profits
Governor Gavin Newsom struck a deal Monday with legislative leaders on a proposal to limit how much profit oil companies can make in California and establish a watchdog to monitor gasoline prices.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-20T23:07:50.320Z)
JPMorgan Chase thought it had $1.3 million worth of nickel stored in a warehouse. A closer examination revealed bags of stones.
The bank kept bags of stones in a Dutch warehouse thinking they were bags of nickel that would have been worth more than a million dollars.
(businessinsider.com, 2023-03-20T22:17:41.891Z)
Venezuela’s Oil Minister Resigns Amid PDVSA Corruption Probe
Venezuela’s Tareck el Aissami resigned as the nation’s oil minister as an investigation escalated into corruption claims inside state-oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA.
(bloomberg.com, 2023-03-20T21:41:16.720Z)