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JGB yields tick lower, tracking US peers ahead of BOJ meeting
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields edged lower on Monday, under pressure from a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, with traders seeing little chance for any near-term policy tightening by the Bank of Japan.
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Mon, Apr 28
China's Huawei develops new AI chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports
April 27 (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies is preparing to test its newest and most powerful artificial-intelligence processor, hoping to replace some higher-end products of U.S. chip giant Nvidia NVDA.O, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.Huawei has approached some Chinese tec...
Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Japan denies report citing Bessent's push for strong yen
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura on Monday denied a report in the Yomiuri newspaper that cited U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as saying during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato in Washington that a weak dollar and a s...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Gold falls on firmer dollar, US-China trade tension subside
April 28 (Reuters) - Gold prices eased on Monday as the thawing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China provided some relief to investors, while a stronger dollar further weighed on prices.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= fell 0.3% to $3,309.31 an ounce, as of 0016 GMT. Bullion hit a record high of
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Mon, Apr 28
Bessent does not back up Trump on China tariff discussions
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday did not back President Donald Trump's assertion that tariff talks with China were under way and said he did not know if the U.S. president had talked to Chinese President Xi Jinping.Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Wall St Week Ahead-Big tech earnings, US jobs data highlight busy week for markets
NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - A packed upcoming week for markets will test a U.S. stocks rebound, with investors focused on a wave of corporate results led by Apple and Microsoft, while the prospect of global trade developments threatens to cause volatility at any time.Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
US still investible as tariffs haven't kill economic exceptionalism: Jefferies
Investing.com -- US stocks have been shunned by investors looking to flee from tariff-related turmoil that has cast a dark cloud over the country's international reputation, but Jefferies believes American exceptionalism is not dead and the US is still investable as the driving force behind the econInvesting.com
Sun, Apr 27
China says CK Hutchison's ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review
BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - China's top market regulator said on Sunday it was paying close attention to CK Hutchison's 0001.HK planned sale of most of its ports operations to a BlackRock-led consortium and parties to the deal should not try to avoid an antitrust review.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Candidates make final pitch in Canada election with Liberals holding lead
KING CITY, Ontario, April 27 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will make their final pitches to voters on Sunday, before an election that will determine who will negotiate on tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Outlook for Trump 2.0's Second 100 Days: Tax Cuts Bill – Widening Wealth Gap, Unwanted U.S. Debt?
TradingKey - In the first 100 days of Trump’s 2.0, his administration focused on cutting government spending, imposing high tariffs, and challenging the Federal Reserve. Looking ahead to the second 100 days of Trump 2.0, the centerpiece of his agenda will likely be a new tax cuts bill...TradingKey
Sun, Apr 27
Behind Trump's Battle with the Fed: Is Not Firing Powell Just a "Scapegoat Strategy"?
TradingKey - The uproar over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has temporarily subsided. Some argue that this may be Trump’s "scapegoat strategy" to shift focus, instead of the pressure from the sharp declines in U.S. stocks and bonds.TradingKey
Sun, Apr 27
Is a U.S. Economic Recession Looming This Summer? The Path: Early Buying in April, Weak Transport in May, Layoffs in June
TradingKey - Amid the shock of Trump's tariffs, signs of early purchasing and inventory replenishment have emerged among major U.S. companies, as reflected in their earnings reports and guidance. Wall Street economists predict that the economic downturn triggered by the U.S. trade war will become...TradingKey
Sun, Apr 27
Trump's next 100 days to feature trade deals, peace talks, 'torpedoes,' officials say
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and his administration this week will highlight the accomplishments of his first 100 days in office, while looking toward the next 100 days with a focus on trade deals and peace talks, White House officials said.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Trump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal free of charge.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Gold dips 2% as US-China trade tensions ease, dollar rises
April 25 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell 2% on Friday and were on track for a weekly dip as the dollar rose and signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions after a report that Beijing had exempted some U.S. goods from its tariffs weighed on bullion.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up
NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Most stock indexes climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as investors searched for signs that the U.S.-China trade war may be easing.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
Tesla shares rise; NHTSA to ease some safety rules for self-driving vehicles
** Shares of Tesla TSLA.O rise 10% to $285.20** U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to exempt some self-driving vehicles from safety requirements** NHTSA will also streamline the reporting of safety incidents for advanced driver assistance and self-driving systems** New framework toReuters
Sun, Apr 27
World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging markets and developing countries, but cutting their own tariffs could provide a big boost, said Indermit Gill, the World Bank's chief economist.Reuters
Sun, Apr 27