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Consequences for the USD exchange rates are reversed – Commerzbank
A reasonably normal tariff policy would cause the dollar to appreciate. Why? Because US consumers would prefer to consume US goods instead of imported goods, and US companies would prefer to install US machinery. After all, no tariffs would have to be paid on that.Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 7
'Everything is so expensive': Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites
Bolivia faces economic crisis with steep inflation and fuel shortagesForeign currency reserves decline due to stalled energy production and exportsFamilies struggle with food inflation, cutting meals to cope with costsBy Monica Machicao LA PAZ, April 7 (Reuters) - In Bolivia's highland city L...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
US Pres. Trump: Slow moving Fed should cut rates
"Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should cut rates!), food prices are down, there is no inflation, and the long time abused USA is bringing in billions of dollars a week from the abusing countries on tariffs that are already in place," US President Donald Trump posteFxstreet
Mon, Apr 7
JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns tariffs could slow US growth, fuel inflation
Dimon says tariffs can have lasting negative consequencesTariffs could weigh on economic confidence, investments, he says"The quicker this issue is resolved, the better," Dimon writes in annual letterTariffs could derail prospects for US soft landing, he saysBy Nupur Anand NEW YORK, April...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
BOJ says uncertainty for Japan economy growing as Trump tariffs rock markets
BOJ keeps economic assessment steady for all 9 regionsSome firms worried of US tariff impact on profits, BOJ saysBOJ paints rosy view on domestic wage, inflation outlookTrump-induced uncertainty casts shadow over BOJ's rate-hike pathGovt to compile extra budget to cushion blow, Kyodo saysBy Leik...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
TREASURIES-Yields slide as traders price in almost five Fed cuts this year
SINGAPORE/LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields dropped again on Monday, pushing the two-year yield to a multi-year low, as fears grew of a possible recession in the world's largest economy and investors bet the Federal Reserve would cut rates four or five times this year.U.S. Preside...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
Indonesia wants fair and equal relationship with US, President says
Indonesia says will look to increase imports from U.S.U.S. cotton, wheat, oil and gas seen as potential importsU.S. is Indonesia's third-biggest export destination JAKARTA, April 7 (Reuters) - Indonesia wants a fair and equal relationship with the U.S., and will pursue diplomacy to address a...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell
Exports rose by 1.8% ahead of US tariffsGerman exports to the US up 8.5% on the monthIndustrial production falls by 1.3%, more than expectedBy Maria Martinez April 7 (Reuters) - German exports rose more than expected in February as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of tariffs by the Trump adm...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
