Trump nominates China hawk George Glass as US ambassador to Japan

(Reuters) -Bitcoin surged to a record high above $106,000 in early Asian trade on Monday, boosted by comments from President-elect Donald Trump that suggested he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve. , the world’s biggest and best known cryptocurrency, hit a high of $106,533 and last traded…

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) – U.S. and Arab mediators are working round-the-clock to hammer out a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, sources close to the talks said, while in the Gaza Strip medics said Israeli strikes had killed 13 Palestinians on Thursday. The mediators, at talks in Egypt and Qatar, seek to forge…

FOX Business’ Jeff Flock visits a Pennsylvania farm that rents chickens to customers looking to offset the high cost of eggs on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Eggs prices are rising, and industry experts project that these higher costs will persist into 2025, particularly if Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) also known as “bird flu” infections, continues. …

Source: TradingView.com Palantir shares are likely to be in the spotlight on Monday after the Nasdaq announced late Friday that the analytics software provider had been added to the Nasdaq 100 Index. The stock has continued to trend sharply higher after breaking out from a cup and handle pattern, though the relative strength index cautions…

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the German politics myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Germany’s conservatives will campaign in February’s snap election on a platform of tax cuts and tougher controls on illegal immigration, according to a draft manifesto seen by the Financial Times. The 79-page document promises “new…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Donald Trump’s team has told European officials that the incoming US president will demand Nato member states increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, but plans to continue supplying military aid…