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Swedish spring budget pledges $1.2 bln in extra spending
STOCKHOLM, April 15(Reuters) - Sweden's government said on Tuesday it will raise spending by around 11.5 billion Swedish crowns ($1.18 billion) this year, to support economic recovery under threat from global trade friction. ($1 = 9.7551 Swedish crowns)Swedish economy: http://tmsnrt.rs/2bylYpfReuters
Tue, Apr 15
UK wages increase by 5.9% in the three months to February, ONS says
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - British average weekly earnings, excluding bonuses, rose by 5.9% in the three months to February compared with the same period a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said on Tuesday.A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to growth of 6.0%.The Bank of Englan...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
FOREX-Dollar drifts as traders grapple with tariff uncertainty, volatility
Dollar steadies near recent lows vs euro, yen and Swiss francInvestors await clarity around US tariffs US Treasuries stabilize after brutal week By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar wobbled on Tuesday, languishing near a three-year low against the euro and a six-month trou...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
BREAKINGVIEWS-What could knock King Dollar off its throne: podcast
By Peter Thal Larsen LONDON, April 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Read the episode transcript. Listen to the podcast The world’s dominant currency has survived devaluation, inflation, war, and many crises. US President Donald Tr...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Australia, NZ dollars extend winning streak as greenback loses lustre
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 15 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were trying for a fifth straight session of gains on Tuesday as their U.S. counterpart struggled to sustain its safe-haven status, while a break of key chart levels triggered stop-loss demand.The turnaround for the ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
China's yuan steady, markets remain on edge over US tariff policy
SHANGHAI, April 15 (Reuters) - China's yuan held steady against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday even as markets grappled with the Trump administration's back-and forth changes in tariffs.Since President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on April 2, sparking tit-for-tat duties on each othe...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
FOREX-Dollar steady as traders grapple with tariff uncertainty, volatility
Dollar steadies near recent lows vs euro, yen and Swiss francInvestors await clarity around US tariffs US Treasuries stabilize after brutal week By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was steady on Tuesday but stayed close to the three-year low against the euro and a six-mon...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
FACTBOX-Brokerages lower Southeast Asia's 2025 economic growth forecast
April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's back-and-forth tariff policies have triggered a flurry of economic growth downgrades for trade-dependent Southeast Asian countries, issued by both brokerage firms and some of the nations themselves.Singapore on Monday lowered its growth forecast...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Brazil fintech Meliuz proposes expanding bitcoin reserves strategy
SAO PAULO, April 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian fintech Meliuz CASH3.SA said on Monday it will propose expanding its bitcoin reserves strategy, aiming to make the cryptocurrency the main strategic asset in the firm's treasury.In a securities filing, Meliuz said it will call a shareholder meeting for M...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Japan finance minister to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday he is arranging to attend the annual spring meetings held by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington next week.Kato also said he is trying to arrange bilateral meetings with his counterparts from o...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
UK shoppers raised their spending in March in face of Trump's tariff onslaught
By William SchombergLONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - British shoppers spent more last month even as worries about the global economy grew in the run-up to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff increases, according to data published on Tuesday. The British Retail Consortium said sales at its member...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Morocco's HPS plans fintech acquisition before 2027, CEO says
By Ahmed EljechtimiMARRAKECH, April 14 (Reuters) - Moroccan payment solutions firm HPS HPS.CS plans to spur growth with the acquisition of a fintech firm before 2027, the company's CEO said on Monday. Casablanca-listed HPS operates in 95 countries and posted 2024 revenue of 1.267 billion dirhams...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Pair remains under pressure below key moving averages
The AUD/NZD pair continues to reflect bearish dynamics on Monday’s session , with price action hovering near the 1.0800 region. Despite a modest rebound, the broader technical structure remains tilted to the downside.
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Mon, Apr 14
Argentina peso tumbles as Wall St cheers FX controls easing, IMF deal
Argentina struck IMF deal, eased FX controlsPeso currency drops sharply as peg withdrawnInternational bonds, equities up; local bonds more mixedEconomists, investors cheer 'positive' reformsBy Jorge Otaola, Karin Strohecker, Rodrigo Campos BUENOS AIRES, April 14 (Reuters) - Argentina'...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
FOREX-Dollar struggles near three-year low against euro
Dollar flat against euro, dips on yenGreenback struggles to gain from oversold technical levelsTraders remain nervous over erratic tariff implementationBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar was flat against the euro on Monday after a bruising week last week sent it to a thre...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
