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Japan braces for talks on yen, BOJ in trade negotiatons with US
TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) - Japan is gearing up for trade negotiations with the United States that will likely touch on the thorny topic of currency policy, with some officials privately bracing for Washington to call on Tokyo to prop up the yen.
Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
UK companies focused on cashflow and cost-cutting ahead of Trump tariffs, Deloitte says
LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest companies adopted their most defensive stance since early 2020 in the run-up U.S. President Donald Trump's April 2 tariff announcements and focused on boosting cashflow, cutting costs and reducing borrowing, a survey showed on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Germany’s Merz: US President Trump’s policies are increasing the risk of next financial crisis
In a Handelsblatt interview on Saturday, German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said, US “President Trump’s policies are increasing the risk that the next financial crisis will hit sooner than expected.”
Fxstreet
Sun, Apr 13
Fed’s Kashkari: Recession prospects depend on speed of trade deals
Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed) President, said in a CBS ‘ Face the Nation show on Sunday that recession prospects from President Trump’s trade war will be determined by whether there are “quick resolutions” to trade uncertainties with major trading partners.Fxstreet
Sun, Apr 13
Trump says looking at electronics supply chain in national security tariff probe
April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that his administration is looking at semiconductors and the electronics supply chain as part of upcoming national security tariff investigations.Reuters
Sun, Apr 13
CORRECTED-Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes surgery after being hospitalized
April 13 - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is undergoing surgery on Sunday, his fifth since being stabbed in the stomach while campaigning in 2018, his medical team said in a statement.The procedure started at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last six hours.Bolsonaro, 70, was hospitalized on F...Reuters
Sun, Apr 13
That seat will cost how much? US businesses already seeing impact of Trump tariffs
US businesses face rising costs due to Trump's tariffsCompanies cancel orders, delay hiring amid tariff uncertaintyOne business contacted by Reuters has sued US government over tariffs By Brad Brooks, Rich McKay BOULDER, Colorado, April 12 (Reuters) - A toy store manager hit with daily price ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history
Argentina has secured a new $20-billion IMF loan programDeal number 23 is designed to help stabilize economyIMF unpopular in Argentina, its biggest debtorBy Lucinda Elliott April 11 (Reuters) - In December 1958, Argentina, battling inflation and weak reserves, agreed a $75-million loan with the I...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war
Samsung would face significant hit from US tariffs on VietnamSamsung may adjust production to mitigate impact, sources sayVietnam seeking to negotiate with US over trade, tariffsManufacturers already faced labour, tax challenges in VietnamBy Heekyong Yang, Hyunjoo Jin, Francesco Guarascio SEOUL/H...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
World Bank announces $12 billion support package for Argentina
April 11 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Friday announced a $12 billion support package for Argentina to support economic reforms and boost government measures to promote job creation.The support package for Argentina signals "a strong vote of confidence in the government’s efforts to stabilize an...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
Banxico minutes signal more easing ahead as economy slows
On Thursday, April 10, Banco de Mexico (Banxico) released its latest meeting minutes, in which all board members stated that the Mexican economy is slowing down amid an evolving disinflation process, which paves the way for further easing.
Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 11
Former Brazil President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain
April 11 (Reuters) - Former President Jair Bolsonaro was stable and without symptoms after being hospitalized earlier on Friday in northeast Brazil with abdominal pain, forcing him to break off a regional tour aimed at drumming up political support.The former president interrupted a political event ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
