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Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos
Erratic US trade policy causes rethink among smaller firmsSome expansion plans are halted, orders delayedGerman industry appears to "press pause button" in US -VDMABy Giulio Piovaccari, Christoph Steitz, Victoria Waldersee MILAN/FRANKFURT/BERLIN, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head
Abebe says there are times when debt financing is not an optionIMF cuts 2025 regional growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.2%Blames the move on knock-on effects of trade uncertainties By Karin Strohecker and Duncan Miriri WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, April 25 (Reuters) - Sub-Saharan African economies should wor...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
April Tokyo CPI Rises to 3.5%: Can the Bank of Japan Proceed with Rate Hikes Without Worry?
TradingKey - In April, inflation in Tokyo reached its highest level in two years, potentially strengthening the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to resolve further interest rate hikes. This development aligns with the BOJ’s previous stance that there is no need to alter its fundamental policy trajectory, and...TradingKey
Fri, Apr 25
Thai exports could beat 2025 target but US tariff challenge looms, commerce minister says
BANGKOK, April 25 (Reuters) - Thai export growth could exceed targets this year but challenges loom as the government seeks to negotiate a tariff deal with the United States that would benefit both sides, its commerce minister said on Friday. "This year's exports will still meet targets,...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Canada's main election contenders raise investor hopes of pro-business era
Carney cancels unpopular capital gains tax increaseConservatives propose bigger tax cuts than LiberalsCarney's central banking experience reassures investorsBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 25 (Reuters) - Canada stands to elect a more business-friendly government than has been the case in recen...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
FACTBOX-The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, April 25 (Reuters) - Canada's general election will take place on Monday, with polls indicating a tight race between the ruling Liberals and the official opposition Conservatives.Here are some key planks of the two largest parties: LIBERALSDEALING WITH U.S. PRES...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
EUR/USD declines as US Dollar gains on hopes of easing US-China trade war
EUR/USD trades lower around 1.1350 during European trading hours on Friday. The major currency pair weakens due to a recovery move in the US Dollar (USD) on hopes of an improvement in trade relations between the United States (US) and China.
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Fri, Apr 25
Gold edges down amid clash over status of US-China trade talks
Gold price (XAU/USD) is on the back foot on Friday, almost erasing all of Thursday’s gains, and looks set to close off this week in the red. The downmove comes amid increasing confusion on what is the status of the trade conflict between the United States (US) and China, with US President Donald..
Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
Pound Sterling attracts bids on upbeat UK Retail Sales data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) bounces back against its major peers on Friday after the release of surprisingly positive United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales data for March. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that retail sales, a key measure of consumer spending, rose by 0.4%...
Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade with a negative bias at the start of Friday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 96.93, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 97.19.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
