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Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Nissan 7201.T will cut Japanese production of its top-selling U.S. model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing plans in response to new U.S. import tariffs.
Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
WTI stays above $61.00 due to tariff relief hopes, strong Chinese imports
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price remains stable around $61.10 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. A potential upside in crude prices is supported by recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who suggested the possibility of new tariff exemptions.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
Trump Considers Auto Tariff Exemptions—Can S&P Ratings and Goldman Sachs’ Sales Forecasts Be Torn Up?
TradingKey - In the latest development, Trump floated the idea of exempting imported vehicles and auto parts from tariffs—a move that comes amid growing concerns over the sector's financial outlook. Shares of Ford Motor, General Motors, and Stellantis rebounded from intraday losses, closing up...
TradingKey
Tue, Apr 15
US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday to underscore the Trump administration's full support for economic reforms that were bringing the Latin American country "back from the precipice."Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Japanese Yen trades with negative bias against a recovering USD; bullish bias remains
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower during the Asian session on Tuesday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, lifts the USD/JPY pair closer to mid-143.00s. US President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve on key consumer electronics and signaled that he may temporarily exempt the auto...Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve
SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Australian Dollar remains stronger following RBA Meeting Minutes
The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens for a fifth straight session against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday. The AUD/USD pair continued to gain momentum after US President Donald Trump exempted key technology products from his new “reciprocal” tariffs, lifting global risk sentiment.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
BOJ official sees no huge drop in global short-term liquidity
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Global financial markets are experiencing volatility but not seeing a huge decline in short-term liquidity, a senior Bank of Japan official said on Tuesday."Unlike during the global financial crisis, we're not seeing a major decline in short-term liquidity.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Oil prices rise on potential US tariff exemptions on cars, pick-up in China crude imports
BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed in early trading on Tuesday, boosted by new tariff exemptions floated by President Donald Trump and a rebound in China crude oil imports in anticipation of tighter Iranian supply.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
US steps up probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs
April 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is proceeding with probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine and chips is a national security threat, Federal...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
US Cash Crude-Grades mixed as key pipeline remained offline
April 14 (Reuters) - Grades were mixed on Monday, dealers said, as a key pipeline that moves crude from Alberta to U.S. refineries in Illinois, Oklahoma and along the U.S. Gulf Coast remained offline. Pipeline operator South Bow SOBO.TO said it is keeping an eye on inclement weather before...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty
SEOUL, April 15 (Reuters) - South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
S&P 500's 'death cross' may not be as ominous as it sounds, analysts say
NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - A tariff-induced selloff in the U.S. stock market faces another worry, the "death cross" pattern, but history shows the ominous sounding technical signal may not necessarily mean equities face more significant downside.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks, Treasuries rebound but dollar dips amid tariff uncertainty
BOSTON/LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. shares gained on Monday, while the dollar dipped, after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from U.S. tariffs but President Donald Trump said semiconductor levies were likely.
GRAINS-US wheat futures sag on rain forecast; corn down, soy ends mixed
CHICAGO, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat futures fell on Monday, pressured by forecasts for improving weather in dry areas of the Plains production belt and spillover weakness as European wheat futures hit one-year lows, brokers said.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion
Tech stocks including Apple, Dell and ASML riseU.S. to announce tariffs on imported chips this weekCommerce secretary warns of new duties on exempted itemsTrump's shifting tariff policy undermines business, consumer confidenceBy Akash Sriram, Nathan Vifflin April 14 (Reuters) - Big Tech and a...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Oil rises marginally on tariff exemption, Chinese crude imports
China's crude oil imports rebounded in March, data showsOPEC downgrades its 2025 global oil demand growth forecastGoldman Sachs sees Brent averaging $63 for rest of 2025By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled slightly higher on Monday on exemptions for some elect...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Intel to sell majority stake in Altera for $4.46 billion to fund revival effort
By Arsheeya Bajwa April 14 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O has agreed to sell a 51% stake in its Altera programmable chip business to buyout firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion, in the first major move by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan to revive the struggling American chipmaker.Monday's deal values Altera at ju...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
