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US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China - WSJ
According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited individuals familiar with the discussions, the US President Donald Trump administration plans to use ongoing tariff negotiations to pressure US trading partners to limit their dealings with ChinaFxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
China's Q1 economic growth likely to slow as tariffs darkens outlook
China's Q1 GDP growth seen at 5.1%, vs Q4's 5.4%March data to show mixed picture, retail sales may quicken Q1 GDP, March data due 0200 GMT on WednesdayPolicymakers could ramp up stimulus as tariffs biteBy Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 16 (Reuters) - China's economy is expected to have slow...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
US President Donald Trump launches a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals
US President Donald Trump launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals, the latest move in an escalating trade war that has targeted key sectors of the global economy, per Bloomberg.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
BREAKINGVIEWS-US-China decoupling is crossing a Rubicon
By Una GalaniHONG KONG, April 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Decoupling is no longer just a political slogan. For the past decade, American administrations have tempered their references to China as an adversary by also talking up how the Asian country could be a potential partner. That optimism is la...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Prison health company Wellpath reaches $15.5 mln creditor settlement
Junior creditors will get $15.5 million, equity stake, other benefitsWellpath on track to have its restructuring approved by April 30By Dietrich Knauth April 15 (Reuters) - Prison health company Wellpath on Tuesday announced a settlement with its junior creditors, including people that had sued t...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
TREASURIES-Treasury yields dip, market tends bruises before retail sales and Powell
Market stabilizes after last week's bond yield surgePowell's speech and retail sales data on WednesdayBond market recovery eases financial turmoil fearsBy Alden Bentley NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Yields on U.S. Treasury debt fell a bit on Tuesday as traders marked time before midweek ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
TREASURIES-Treasury yields dip, market tends bruises before retail sales and Powell
Market stabilizes after last week's bond yield surgePowell's speech and retail sales data on WednesdayBond market recovery eases financial turmoil fearsBy Alden Bentley NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Yields on U.S. Treasury debt fell a bit on Tuesday as traders marked time before midweek ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
US judge says Labor Department can't ban DEI by contractors, for now
By Daniel Wiessner April 15 (Reuters) - A federal judge has extended an earlier ruling barring the U.S. Department of Labor from requiring contractors and grant recipients to cease diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the direction of President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Matthew Ken...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Relief for farmers under consideration, White House says
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that relief is being considered for farmers, who face lower prices and high inventories as a trade war between China and the United States continues. "Relief is being considered. The Secretary of Agriculture, I know, has spoken to ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Trump to sign memorandum aimed at stopping ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday plans to sign a memorandum that the White House said would be aimed at stopping ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits."The memorandum will direct the administration to ensure ineligible aliens are not receiving...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
US banks flag risks to consumer spending from tariff uncertainty
Consumers remain largely resilientLabor market strength offers supportRecession risks still lingeringBy Niket Nishant April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending has benefited from strong wage growth and low unemployment so far, but it faces huge risks if the upheaval sparked by President Donald...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
WRAPUP 2-US import prices muted, but tariffs loom over inflation
Import prices decrease 0.1% in March; up 0.9% year-on-yearPrices for imports from China fall 0.2%; down 0.9% year-on-yearBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. import prices unexpectedly fell in March, pulled down by decreasing costs for energy products, the latest indication tha...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Italy's Meloni to meet Trump amid U.S.- Europe trade tensions
Italian PM is close to Trump, but has strong ties with EU alliesMeloni seeks mediator role between U.S. and European UnionRome proposes 'zero-for-zero' approach on industrial tariffsBy Angelo Amante ROME, April 15 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to the White H...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
TREASURIES-Treasury market catches breath before retail sales data and Powell
Market stabilizes after last week's bond yield surgeTraders look ahead to Fed Chair Powell's speech and retail sales data on WednesdayBond market recovery eases financial turmoil fearsBy Alden BentleyNEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Yields on U.S. Treasury debt were little changed early on Tue...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
