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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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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 Thur...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Russian rouble firms vs dollar, bolstered by stronger oil
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened against the U.S. dollar and China's yuan on Thursday, boosted by stronger oil as well as news about the European Union dropping the idea of sanctions on Russia's liquefied natural gas imports. At 0825 GMT the rouble RUB= was up a...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
U.S.-Japan Talks Avoid Yen Exchange Rate, BOJ Likely to Cut Growth Forecasts Amid Uncertain Rate Hike Prospects
TradingKey - The United States and Japan have begun negotiations on tariff-related issues, with statements from President Donald Trump and the Japanese delegation causing fluctuations in the yen exchange rate. Although Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated the possibility of a...
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Thu, Apr 17
AUD/JPY remains above 90.50 following disappointing Japan’s export data
AUD/JPY recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading near 90.70 during Thursday’s European session. The recovery is largely driven by weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY), following disappointing export data from Japan for March.
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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
RPT-COLUMN-US Big Tech swaps 'safe haven' sheen for trade war target: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 16 (Reuters) - Treasuries are not the only 'safe haven' U.S. asset getting the cold shoulder as investors around the world rethink their enthusiasm for all things America. The shadow over 'Big Tech' is darkening and lengthening too.In recent w...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
COLUMN-Tax cuts could trump tariffs, but it may be too late: Pelosky
By Jay PeloskyApril 17 - Just when there seemed to be little hope that Donald Trump would reverse his aggressive tariff plans, Mr. Market saved the day, forcing the U.S. president to reverse course. But what might be at the root of Trump’s U-turn is not concern about tanking markets, but his own tax...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Pernod Ricard Q3 Sales EUR 2.28 BLN
April 17 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard SA PERP.PA:Q3 SALES EUR 2.28 BILLION, -3% ORGANICALLY9-MONTH SALES EUR 8.45 BILLION, -4% ORGANICALLYQ3 SALES IN USA +2% ORGANICALLY, IN INDIA +1%, IN CHINA -5%INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.35 PER SHARENEGATIVE FX IMPACT ON PRO FOR FY EXPECTED TO BE BROADLY SIMILAR TO H...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
