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NEW YORK (Reuters) -BlackRock will hold an investor day on Thursday that is expected to provide insight into the asset management firm's strategic priorities and its growing focus on private markets. The world's largest asset manager, overseeing $11.58 trillion as of the end of the first quarter, last year expanded its presence in private markets through a series of acquisitions that BlackRock's boss Larry Fink said were transformational for the New York-based firm. BlackRock spent about $25 billion in 2024 on infrastructure investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners and private credit business HPS Investment Partners.

European investors are set to wake up to a souring mood as rapidly rising tensions in the Middle East and yet another tariff salvo from U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a new wave of dollar-selling and risk-off moves. The much-hyped U.S.-China talks culminated in a fragile truce that may have put a lid on simmering trade tensions between the world's top two economies for now but the lack of details has left investors unnerved. For starters, China President Xi Jinping is yet to give his approval on the 'deal'.

Silver has surged to its highest level since early 2012, fuelling speculation that it might surpass its all-time high of near $50. With strong industrial demand, tightening supply, and rising investor interest, the metal may be in the early stages of a renewed bull run.View on euronews

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World shares were trading mixed early Thursday after Wall Street’s rally stalled, as investors appeared not to react much to the results of the latest round of China-U.S. trade talks. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.3%. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6,022.24 for its first loss in four days.

World shares were trading mixed early Thursday after Wall Street’s rally stalled, as investors appeared not to react much to the results of the latest round of China-U.S. trade talks. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.3%. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6,022.24 for its first loss in four days.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Global stocks and the dollar slipped on Thursday as investors sized up a benign U.S. inflation report and the fragile trade truce between Washington and Beijing, while rising tensions in the Middle East and lingering tariff anxiety dented risk sentiment. The euro, one of the beneficiaries of the dollar's decline, touched a seven-week high and was last at $1.1525.

From a fundamental perspective, social media and technology juggernaut Meta Platforms (META) recently made a compelling case for long-term investment. Meta recently entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy’s (CEG) Clinton nuclear plant in Illinois. Primarily, the deal will help Meta manage its energy costs, a core component of its forward growth strategies. Indeed, artificial intelligence has emerged as one of the top priorities in the tech ecosystem. However, ge

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices eased on Thursday, reversing gains made earlier in the Asian trading session, as market participants assessed a U.S. decision to move personnel from the Middle East ahead of talks with Iran over the latter's nuclear-related activity. U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was moving personnel because the Middle East "could be a dangerous place". Iran has said its nuclear activity is peaceful.