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EXCLUSIVE-Morgan Stanley raising about $680 million for Japan real estate fund, sources say
By Miho Uranaka and Anton BridgeTOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley MS.N is raising about 100 billion yen ($684 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the matter said, highlighting investor interest in property as the world's fourth-largest economy emerges ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Vietnam foreign ministry says regrets US tariff decision
HANOI, April 4 (Reuters) - Vietnam's foreign ministry on Friday said it regrets the U.S. decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on its exports. "We believe that the decision is not in line with the reality of mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the two countries," M...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Japan February household spending dips as inflation weighs
TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Japanese household spending fell for the first time in three months in February, government data showed on Friday, highlighting consumer wariness in the face of high prices, but the decline was less than economists had feared.Lacklustre personal consumption is a source of ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Japan's Kato concerns about tariffs impact on economies
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said late Thursday that he is concerned about US tariffs that will impact the Japanese economy and could have a significant impact on trade systems. However, Kato does not comment on foreign exchange.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 4
Trump administration sued over Chinese import tariffs - Reuters
New Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, on Thursday filed what it said was the first lawsuit seeking to block US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports, claiming that the president overstepped his authority, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
Japan considering an extra budget to address tariffs
Japanese media Asahi reported on Thursday that the Japanese government is considering what actions to take over the new tariffs, including an extra budget.Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday highlighted its disappointment and "serious concern" over the US move to impose reciprocal tariffs on tFxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
RPT-ANALYSIS-Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'
China is the economy most exposed to global demand shocksNo place to hide for Chinese exporters offshoring productionGrowth, deflation risks mount in ChinaBeijing faces pressure to unleash more stimulusBy Ellen Zhang and Casey Hall DONGGUAN, China, April 3 (Reuters) - Chinese outdoor furniture ma...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
IMF's Georgieva: US tariffs represent significant risk to global outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that sweeping tariffs announced on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump represent a significant risk to the global economy at a time when growth has been sluggish.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
IMF's Georgieva says US tariffs represent significant risk to global outlook
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - Sweeping tariffs announced on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump pose a significant risk to the global economy at a time when growth has been sluggish, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in a statement on Thursday.IMF Managing D...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
INSTANT VIEW-Global stocks, and yields, plunge as Trump tariffs fan trade war fears
April 3 (Reuters) - World markets were slammed on Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump's unveiling of reciprocal tariffs to match duties put on U.S. goods by other countries. Stock markets tumbled and investors dashed to the relative safety of bonds, gold and the yen. The S&P 500 .SPX...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen
Tariffs could increase iPhone prices by up to 43% - Rosenblatt SecuritiesSamsung may gain advantage due to lower tariffs on South KoreaApple shares closed down 9.3% on ThursdayBy Akash Sriram April 3 (Reuters) - Your favorite iPhone could soon become much pricier, thanks to tariffs. U.S. Presiden...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Fed's Cook says time for patience on policy amid inflation risks
Fed's Cook says economic outlook is very uncertainFed's Cook says now time for Fed to watch dataCook worries inflation risks skewed to upside on tariffsCook watching for signs tariffs driving persistent inflation gainsBy Michael S. Derby April 3 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa C...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
TREASURIES-US yields tumble as Trump tariffs spark safe haven flight
Trump's tariffs stoke recession fears, impacting global marketsYields on U.S. Treasuries drop significantly amid economic concernsGauge of U.S. services sector hits nine-month lowBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields plunged on Thursday, after U.S. President ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Fed's Cook expects inflation progress to stall after tariffs
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Lisa Cook joined the ever-growing number of central policy planners on Thursday to caution that tariffs are likely to push the Fed further away from rate cuts instead of closer as inflation risks climb.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
