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US discusses tariffs, critical minerals, immigration with Pakistan
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday about tariffs, trade relations, immigration and prospects for engagement on critical minerals, the State Department and Pakistan's foreign ministry sai...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
NZD/USD attracts some buyers above 0.5550, RBNZ rate decision in focus
The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 0.5580 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's tariffs on trade partners have raised fears of the potential recession in the United States, weighing on the Greenback.
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Tue, Apr 8
BREAKINGVIEWS-India's trade deal frenzy offers a Trump hedge
By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, April 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump's penchant for dealmaking is rubbing off on India. The world's fifth-largest economy is feverishly negotiating trade deals with the European Union and the UK, and is warming up to joining a China-backed bloc that it p...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
WTI climbs back closer to mid-$61.00s; upside potential seems limited
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices attract some buyers on Tuesday following the previous day's US tariffs-led volatile price swings and currently trade just below mid-$61.00s, up over 1% for the day.
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Tue, Apr 8
USD/INR extends the rally after Trump's latest tariffs threat
The Indian Rupee (INR) declines on Tuesday, erasing all its gains of 2025. Fears over global trade tensions escalated after China implemented retaliatory tariffs on US goods. The heightened uncertainty has triggered risk-off sentiment, leading to outflows from emerging markets, including India.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
Japanese Yen trades with positive bias against USD; seems poised to appreciate further
The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Tuesday and for now, seems to have stalled the previous day's sharp retracement from the vicinity of the multi-month peak.
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Tue, Apr 8
Japan picks economy minister Akazawa to head trade talks with US
FX talks will remain in hands of Japan, U.S. finance chiefsPM Ishiba considering visiting U.S. again for talks with TrumpBessent pick may influence BOJ policy, some analysts sayBy Leika Kihara and Makiko YamazakiTOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa has been appointe...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Australia business activity mostly steady in March before tariff turmoil, survey says
SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian business activity was largely unchanged in March before the turmoil from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs hit, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence dipped further into negative territory. The survey from National Australia Bank (N...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
REFILE-Vietnam says to buy American defence and security products as Trump tariffs loom
HANOI, April 8 (Reuters) - Vietnam will buy more American goods, including defence and security products, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said in a statement issued late on Monday, as the country seeks to delay a 46% U.S. tariff rate on its exports.Vietnam will also seek for faster deliveries of comm...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Australia April consumer confidence slammed by tariff turmoil
SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer sentiment dived from a three-year high in April as market turmoil triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans hit the outlook for the economy and family finances, a survey showed on Tuesday.The Westpac-Melbourne Institute i...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
US Chamber of Commerce considering a lawsuit to block new Trump global tariffs
The US Chamber of Commerce is considering bringing the tariff battle to court, and some of its largest members are urging it to do so. The action could effectively provide cover for corporations who are concerned about the tariffs' impact on their business but fearful of incurring US President...Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
Fed's Goolsbee says there's a lot of anxiety over tariffs
April 7 (Reuters) - Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee on Monday said businesses are anxious about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs but that the central bank would need to look at "hard data" in its policy response."The anxiety is if these tariffs are as big ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Japan's non-tariff barriers are quite high
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent late Wednesday said late Monday that he has not yet received a trade offer from Japan. Nonetheless, Bessent expects Japan to be prioritized in negotiations due to their early approach, per Fox Business Network.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
