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Indonesia says to increase U.S. imports would divert orders from elsewhere
JAKARTA April 18 (Reuters) - Increased imports of U.S. food and commodities by Indonesia would mean lower orders from countries that Indonesia currently buys the products from, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters in Washington.Airlangga is in Washington as part of a delegation ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
GBP/USD hovers near six-month highs, 1.3300, eyes on US-UK trade discussions
GBP/USD continues its upward momentum from April 8, trading near 1.3280 during Friday's Asian session. The pair is buoyed by a weakening US Dollar (USD), as concerns grow over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States.
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Fri, Apr 18
Australian Dollar strengthens as Trump confirms talks with China
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its rally that began on April 9, with the AUD/USD pair gaining ground as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).
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Fri, Apr 18
Trump amps up feud with Fed over rates, accuses Powell of 'playing politics'
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a series of attacks against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing the central bank chief of "playing politics" by not cutting interest rates, asserting he had the power to evict Powell from his job "real fast," and lookingReuters
Fri, Apr 18
Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6% YoY in March, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% YoY in March, compared to the previous reading of 3.7%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.Further details unveil that the National CPI ex Fresh food arrived at 3.2% YoY in March versus 3.0% prior.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
EXCLUSIVE-IMF says no decision before May on Senegal waiver for misreported data
IMF audit finds external debt larger than reported, mission chief tells investorsSenegal faces pressure to make spending cutsDiscussions on new programme expected to start in June or July, sources sayBy Portia Crowe DAKAR, April 17 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will not decide befor...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Trump order seeks looser regulation of US fishing industry
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at increasing domestic seafood production by directing the Commerce Department to loosen regulations and by opening up marine monuments to commercial fishing, the White House said on Thursday.WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Fed's Williams sees no looming need to change monetary policy - Fox Business
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday he sees no imminent need for a change in central bank interest rate policy as Trump administration tariffs are likely to drive up inflation, weaken growth and push up unemploy...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
US Supreme Court in Cornell case adopts higher bar to dismiss ERISA claims
By Daniel Wiessner April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived a class action by 28,000 Cornell University employees accusing the Ivy League school's retirement plans of paying excessive fees for recordkeeping and other services.The court in a unanimous decision penned by ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Trump says he is 100% confident on Europe trade deal
Trump and Meloni discuss trade, NATO defense spendingUS officials say Meloni is 'valuable interlocutor' on US-EU tiesMeloni to meet JD Vance in Rome on FridayBy Angelo Amante, Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Min...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Top law schools move up summer associate job interviews to May and June
By Karen Sloan April 17 (Reuters) - Nearly all elite U.S. law schools have pushed up their formal law firm interviewing programs to May and June this year, as law firms increasingly hire summer associates earlier and outside of traditional recruiting schedules.The shift – from July and August to ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Trump says Fed's Powell will leave if he asks him; Powell has said he won't
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believes Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will leave his job if Trump asks him to do so, although the U.S. central bank chief himself has said he would not leave if asked by the president.Trump told reporters he was not h...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
WRAPUP 2-US labor market stable; tariffs depress single-family homebuilding
Weekly jobless claims drop 9,000 to 215,000Continuing claims increase 41,000 to 1.885 millionClaims decline during April payrolls survey weekSingle-family housing starts tumble 14.2% in MarchPermits for future single-family homebuilding fall 2.0%By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
