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Fed seen waiting until June to start rate cuts, after big job gains last month
April 4 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is seen waiting until June to start cutting interest rates after a government report showed stronger than expected jobs growth last month that eased concern about the state of the labor market as President Donald Trump moves to put sweeping tariffs on imports ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Hungary's Orban seeks deal with telecoms, banks to bring down prices
BUDAPEST, April 4 (Reuters) - Hungary's government is targeting negotiated agreements with telecom companies and banks on price levels, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, as part of wider efforts to curb surging services inflation.With rising prices threatening to derail the veteran rig...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
INSTANT VIEW-Canada's economy sheds 32,600 jobs in March
TORONTO, April 4 (Reuters) - Canada's total employment fell and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7% in March, data showed on Friday, as uncertainty around tariffs and their subsequent implementation took a toll on hiring and spurred some layoffs. Market reaction: CAD/Link: https:/...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Fed to go big with June start to interest-rate cuts, traders bet
April 4 (Reuters) - Traders on Friday bet the Federal Reserve will wait until June to start cutting interest rates after a government report showed stronger than expected jobs growth last month, even as they bet that the first rate cut will be a bigger-than-usual half-point reduction. Bets in short-...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Taiwan unveils $2.7 billion in help for companies to deal with US tariffs
Taiwan faces 32% tariff from United StatesSemiconductors, a major Taiwan export, not yet includedTaiwan to discuss tariffs with United States TAIPEI, April 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government announced T$88 billion ($2.67 billion) worth of financial help on Friday for companies and industries t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Lebanon new c.bank chief aims to revive banks, counter terrorism financing
Commercial banks must recapitalise, merge, or close, says new central bank governorSouaid prioritises small depositors in financial recovery plansFocus on fighting money laundering, terrorist financing in LebanonBy Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, April 4 (Reuters) - Lebanon's new central bank governor s...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
