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Australian shares rise as global markets rebound on eased U.S. tariffs
** Australia's S&P/ASX 200 .AXJO soars as much as 6.3% to 7842.9 points, its biggest intraday gain since the onset of the COVID pandemic** Country's benchmark tracking rally seen in markets around the world after U.S. President Donald Trump eases some of his tariffs, healing soured inves...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
GLOBAL MARKETS-US assets left behind in relief rally after Trump pauses tariffs
Stocks rally sharply, but US futures turn lowerChinese equities rise even as yuan hits multi-year troughBond market rout shows signs of stabilisingBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 10 (Reuters) - Asian shares climbed and a manic bond selloff stabilised on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Alcoa's ASX-listed shares jump as prices recover on US tariff reprieve
** Shares of aluminium major Alcoa listed on the Australian bourse (ASX) AAI.AX rise as much as 13.8% to A$41.94, their biggest intraday jump** Prices of metals, including aluminium, jump back up as U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily eases some tariffs, sparking a rebound in global markets on t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
China, HK stocks rise on hopes of trade negotiations as Trump ups tariffs
CSI300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index rise 1.4%Hang Seng jumps 3.5%, bolstered by tech stocksTrump hikes tariffs on China to 125% but lowers tariffs on other countries SHANGHAI, April 10 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong shares rose on Thursday, as investors downplayed the latest U.S. tariff in...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Thailand says U.S. tariff pause gives more time for response
BANGKOK, April 10 (Reuters) - Thailand has prepared more economic stimulus focused on creating jobs, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Thursday, adding that a 90-day pause on U.S. tariffs announced overnight would give officials more time to prepare a response. U.S. President Donald Tr...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
NZ's a2 Milk rises; Citi sees positive impact of China's easing of marriage restriction rules
** Shares of New Zealand-based dairy major a2 Milk ATM.NZ rise as much as 6.1% to NZ$9.08, their biggest intraday pct jump since March 19** Co's shares track the rally in global equities as U.S. President Trump temporarily lowered tariffs that had sparked a surge in volatility across world stock...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks rally, currencies firm on Trump tariff reprieve
April 10 (Reuters) - Equities in Asian emerging markets staged their biggest one-day rally in more than two years on Thursday and their currencies nudged up against the U.S. dollar after President Donald Trump announced he would temporarily lower hefty tariff duties imposed on many countries.The MSC...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks rally, currencies firm on Trump tariff reprieve
April 10 (Reuters) - Equities in Asian emerging markets staged their biggest one-day rally in more than two years on Thursday and their currencies nudged up against the U.S. dollar after President Donald Trump announced he would temporarily lower hefty tariff duties imposed on many countries.The MSC...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks surge in relief rally after Trump pauses tariffs
Stocks rally sharply, but US futures turn lowerChinese equities rally, yuan sinks to over 17-year troughBond market rout shows signs of stabilisingBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 10 (Reuters) - Global stocks rallied, the dollar found its footing and a manic bond selloff stabilised on Thursday after U...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Thailand has prepared stimulus focused on creating jobs, minister says
BANGKOK, April 10 (Reuters) - Thailand has prepared more economic stimulus focused on creating jobs, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Thursday. Restrictions imposed on the stock market such as short-selling will ease after mid-April, he said.Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Japan's Nikkei surges on relief after Trump pauses tariffs
TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump declared an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries.As of 0147 GMT, the Nikkei .N225 was up 7.9% at 34,226.17, while the broader Topix...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Taiwan says Trump tariff pause gives breathing room for more detailed talks
TAIPEI, April 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on most tariffs gives breathing space for more in-depth talks, and Taiwan hopes to take advantage of the "huge" U.S. market for more balanced trade, the island's foreign minister said on Thursday. In a stunni...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
China, HK stocks rise on hopes of state support as Trump ups tariffs
SHANGHAI, April 10 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong shares rose at the open on Thursday, supported by expectations of policies and buying by state firms as U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports further.China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 opened up 1.7%, while the Shangh...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Amcor builds cutting-edge coating facility, enhancing healthcare packaging access in Asia Pacific
New facility enhances supply chain security, reduces lead times and supports customers' growth First in Asia equipped with advanced air knife coating technology First in Asia to produce both top and bottom substrates for medical device packaging ZURICH, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE:...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 10
Australia's Future Metals gains on MoU with Zeta Resources
** Shares of Future Metals FME.AX rise as much as 16.75 to A$0.014, their highest levels since March 20** The metal explorer executes strategic infrastructure MoU with Zeta Resources to assess potential for strategic use of Savannah plant to process Eileen Bore Cu-Ni-PGM & Panton PGM ore bodies,...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
South Korean stocks set to gain most in 17 months on US tariff pause
KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyersKorean won strengthens against US dollarSouth Korea's benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, April 10 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares jumped more than 4% on Thursday in their sharpest rally in 17 months as U.S. Preside...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
Australian shares surge over 6% after Trump pauses tariffs
April 10 (Reuters) - Australian shares jumped more than 6% on Thursday heading for their best session since the pandemic began, after investors, who were worried about the fallout of a global trade war, picked up hammered stocks following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a pause in...
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Thu, Apr 10
Delaware judge rules Newsmax coverage of Dominion Voting Systems was false, defamatory
WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 9 (Reuters) - Newsmax Media NMAX.N published defamatory and false statements accusing Dominion Voting Systems of rigging the 2020 election, a Delaware judge ruled Wednesday, though a jury must still decide whether the conservative news outlet is on the hook for damages. T...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
PRECIOUS-Gold climbs on safe-haven demand as Trump hikes China tariffs
April 10 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday as investors turned to the safe-haven asset after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tariffs on China, the world's top metal consumer, despite his decision to temporarily ease steep duties on several other countries. FUNDAMENTALS*...Reuters
Thu, Apr 10
