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Oil prices climb on short-covering, but tariff concerns linger
TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed in early trade on Tuesday as investors took advantage of the previous day's losses to cover short positions, although concerns persisted over economic headwinds from tariffs and U.S. monetary policy that could dampen fuel demand.
Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Japan's Nikkei falls, tracks Wall Street's losses
TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, following Wall Street's sharp losses overnight, with technology stocks leading the decline.As of 0040 GMT, the Nikkei .N225 was down 0.4% at 34,153.18, after inching up as much as 0.17% earlier in the session.The broad...
Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Nvidia down, Huawei to ship AI chips to China amid tightening U.S. curbs
Investing.com --Huawei Technologies plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as May, amid tightening of curbs by U.S. over Nvidia’s hardware to China.
Investing.com
Tue, Apr 22
US finalizes tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. trade officials finalized steep tariff levels on most solar cells from Southeast Asia, a key step toward wrapping up a year-old trade case in which American manufacturers accused Chinese companies of flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods.
Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Dollar hits three-year low as Trump attacks threaten Fed's independence
NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - The dollar tumbled on Monday to its lowest level in three years as investor confidence in the U.S. economy took another hit over President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve chairman, potentially putting the central bank's independence under threat.
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks, dollar slide; Trump's attacks on Fed chair fuel anxiety
NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock indexes dropped and the dollar index slid to a three-year low on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump's continued attacks on the Federal Reserve chair and the bank's monetary policy rattled investors.
US STOCKS-Wall St ends sharply lower following Trump's anti-Powell tirade
NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks suffered steep losses on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting investors to worry about the central bank's independence even as they grapple with the effects of Trump's ongoing, erratic
Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Oil falls nearly 3% on signs of progress in US-Iran talks, demand fears
Concerns about US tariff effects pressure oil pricesUS, Iran begin drawing up framework for nuclear dealMarkets eye April PMI data this weekBy Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell nearly 3% on Monday on signs of progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran, while investor...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Bitcoin Surges Above $87,000 In Sudden Move — Here’s The Catalyst
The Bitcoin price spiked to $87,400 on April 21, its highest level since March 29. The intraday rally added more than $3,000 to the asset in less than 24 hours, erasing a substantial portion of April’s drawdown. While the single‑day appreciation of about 4% is not unprecedented for the notoriously v
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Mon, Apr 21
Netflix shares rise as rosy outlook calms investors' nerves amid tariff fears
April 21 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O shares rose about 3% in premarket trading on Monday as the streaming giant's upbeat annual revenue outlook reassured investors that it could withstand any economic downturn amid a tariff laden economic climate.The company's co-CEO Greg Pet...
Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Asian bonds draw largest foreign inflows in seven months on rate cut hopes
April 21 (Reuters) - Asian bonds attracted the largest monthly foreign inflows in seven months in March, driven by hopes of rate cuts from regional central banks and their appeal as a haven as global assets were hit on worries over U.S. tariffs and a recession.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Tesla down after report of delay in US production of cheaper Model Y
Tesla TSLA.O falls 2.8% to $234.66 premarket. Production launch of U.S-made, stripped-down version of Model Y delayed, Reuters exclusively reported. Co aimed to produce 250,000 of the cheaper Model Y in U.S. in 2026, two sources told Reuters. U.S. production would happen at least a few months ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
US Dollar Index slumps below 98.50 on trade war woes
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, falls to near 98.30, the lowest since March 2022. The heightened uncertainty around US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and concerns over global economic growth amid the...Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 21
Tesla faces “code red” as Musk’s DOGE role sparks brand crisis
Tesla analyst Dan Ives warned investors on Sunday that the company faces a “code red” moment unless Chief Executive Elon Musk walks away from his controversial government activities and turns his attention back to the company. In a note to Wedbush Securities clients ahead of Tesla’s first‑quarter eaCryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 21
JGB yields with super-long maturities jump ahead of auction
TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Yields on Japanese government bonds (JGBs) with super-long maturities jumped on Monday as investors turned cautious about a liquidity-enhancing auction in the next session, which will gauge the demand for such bonds.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
US beef off the menu as the trade war hits Beijing's American-style restaurants
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - At Home Plate BBQ, an American-style restaurant in Beijing, staff are reprinting menus. The U.S.-China trade war means American beef - once the star ingredient - will soon be off the table.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Dollar tumbles as Fed independence under threat from Trump
SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) - The dollar dived on Monday as investor confidence in the U.S. economy took another hit over President Donald Trump's plans to shake up the Federal Reserve, which would throw into question the independence of the central bank.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
WTI trades with intraday losses below $63.00 amid progress in US-Iran nuclear talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices kick off the new week on a weaker note and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day winning streak to a near two-week high – levels just above the $64.00 mark touched on Friday.Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 21
Trump’s Tariff Policies Come at a High Cost: Economic Approval Rate Hits New Low, GOP Warns of Party Rift
TradingKey - U.S. President Donald Trump’s relentless push to raise tariffs is not only threatening U.S. and global economic growth but also undermining his own presidential approval ratings, with support for his economic policies hitting a new low in his presidency. Meanwhile, there are growing...TradingKey
Mon, Apr 21
Trump’s "Golden Rule" Fuel Gold Rally, Trump’s Shadow Looms Large Over Gold Bull Market
TradingKey - Following a 25% surge in international gold prices in 2025, the rally has gained fresh momentum: U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked concerns over financial stability, while Trump openly endorsed holding gold, stating, "HE WHO HASTradingKey
Mon, Apr 21
Japan's Nikkei drops as stronger yen pressures exporters
TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday as a stronger yen pressured exporters, while investors awaited signs on the currency's direction from talks between finance chiefs of Japan and the United States this week.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21