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IMF sees global growth hurt by trade tensions but no recession
IMF expects 'significant' consequences from trade rebootReuters poll: economists see chances of US recession over the coming year surging to 45%IMF warns: 'perceptions matter'By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Rising trade tensions and sweeping shifts in the global ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Mexico's peso strengthens to six-month high on Trump-Sheinbaum call
MEXICO CITY, April 17 (Reuters) - The Mexican peso strengthened nearly 1% in international trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump and his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, held a phone call they both dubbed "very productive."The currency MXN= was trading at 19.74 per U.S...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar heads for seventh straight weekly gain as oil prices jump
Loonie heads for a weekly gain of 0.1%Price of oil increases 3.5%Canadians buy record amount of U.S. shares in FebruaryBond yields trade mixed across steeper curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar moved closer on Thursday to a recent five-month high against its U.S...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
ANALYSIS-Markets see door wide open for more ECB rate cuts on tariff hit
Bond yields fall after ECB rate cut, dovish commentsECB says trade tensions point to exceptional uncertaintyTraders ramp up ECB rate cut bets By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Traders saw the all-clear on Thursday from the European Central Bank to bet on even stee...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
ANALYSIS-Markets see door wide open for more ECB rate cuts on tariff hit
Bond yields fall after ECB rate cut, dovish commentsECB says trade tensions point to exceptional uncertaintyTraders ramp up ECB rate cut bets By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Traders saw the all-clear on Thursday from the European Central Bank to bet on even stee...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Bitcoin miner accuses K&L Gates of botching bankruptcy claim, overbilling
By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella April 17 (Reuters) - (Billable Hours is Reuters' weekly report on lawyers and money. Please send tips or suggestions to D.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com)A bitcoin mining company has sued K&L Gates and one of its bankruptcy partners, alleging that the law firm...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
IMF's Georgieva says both US, China have trade grievances
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that the U.S. and China both have trade grievances, but it was important for the world's two largest economies to reduce uncertainty and agree on a fairer, rules-based trading sys...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
World economy, markets functioning well despite trade tensions, IMF's Georgieva says
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The world's real economy is functioning well despite massive uncertainty over escalating tariff wars, with a strong labor market and a solid financial system, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday but she noted negati...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
FOREX-Dollar benefits from selling exhaustion, ECB cuts rates
ECB cuts deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Traders focused on US trade talksDollar gains from selling exhaustionBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied on Thursday after its recent weakness across peer currencies appeared exhausted for the time being, while the euro wea...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
IMF expects 'notable markdowns' in growth forecasts, but no global recession
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Rising trade tensions and sweeping shifts in the global trading system will trigger downward revisions of the IMF's economic forecasts but no global recession is expected, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.Georgieva said countries' e...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% lower at C$1.3872 to the greenback, or 72.09 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3856 to 1.3906.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
FOREX-Euro eases ahead of ECB meeting, dollar also gains on yen after trade talks
ECB seen cutting deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Japan says FX not discussed at U.S. trade talksDollar/yen lifts from 7-month lowBy Yadarisa Shabong and Tom Westbrook April 17 (Reuters) - The euro eased against the dollar ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the European Central Bank on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
ANALYSIS-South Africa investors face global growth storm clouds after choppy politics
Recent market jitters have sent rand to near-record lows South Africa bonds see $2.8 bln foreign investor inflows from December to MarchS&P ratings decision due on May 16, outlook positiveBy Colleen GokoJOHANNESBURG, April 17 - Investors have flocked to South Africa's domestic bond markets, ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Sterling steadies against dollar ahead of long Easter weekend
By Yadarisa Shabong April 17 (Reuters) - The pound gained against the euro on Thursday and held steady against the U.S. dollar after economic data over the last week eased concerns about the British economy against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs. Concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs on...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
RPT-COLUMN-Fed winning with its 'cruel-to-be-kind' strategy: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's job is complicated and simple at the same time: hold the line on interest rates, even in the face of pressure, in order to keep long-term inflation expectations under control.If the recently restive bond markets are to be believ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
EXCLUSIVE-Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact
US tariffs, market volatility risk hurting economy, Japan finance minister saysJapan to closely communicate with US on FX, Kato saysNo comment on what will be discussed at talks with BessentJapan's Katsunobu Kato speaks to Reuters before US meetingsBy Takaya Yamaguchi, Leika Kihara and Makiko Ya...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
CEE MARKETS-FX stable as markets eye ECB meeting
By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, April 17 (Reuters) - Central European currencies held stable on Thursday while stocks firmed as markets were looking ahead to a rate meeting by the European Central Bank later in the day.The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursda...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
NZD/USD remains below five-month highs near 0.5950, US Jobless Claims eyed
NZD/USD breaks its winning streak that began on April 9, slipping to around 0.5920 during Thursday’s European session. The pair weakens as the US Dollar gains traction, supported by stronger-than-expected consumer spending data.
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