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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging Asia sees mixed currency trends as US-China trade war escalates
Philippine stocks gain 3.3%Citi continues to expect 25 bps cut in March by Bank of IndonesiaMarkets clearly over-reacting here - analystUpdates as of 0644 GMTBy Rishav Chatterjee Feb 4 (Reuters) - Currencies in developing nations traded mixed, while stocks mostly climbed in Asia on Tuesday, as in...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
RPT-COLUMN-Tariffs offer 'Trump trade' Pollyannas a reality check: McGeever
Repeats column first published on Monday. The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Feb 3 (Reuters) - "I don't like Trump, but..."This common refrain was heard throughout a major investor conference held in Miami l...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
FLEX LNG Ltd reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
FLEX LNG Ltd FLNG.OL reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 70 cents. The mean expectation of seven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 56 cents per share. Wall ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar on a rollercoaster as China hits back at US tariffs
Mexico, Canada tariffs paused after border promisesUS tariffs on China take effect, Beijing quickly imposes own Hong Kong shares recoil from 2-month high as tariffs hitDollar on the riseBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures wobbled, the dollar jumped and Hong Kong s...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BREAKINGVIEWS-Tariff whiplash fires up China stimulus games
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Updates in the first and second paragraph, and context news, to reflect U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports going into effect and China’s retaliatory measures.By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
HK-listed Chinese stocks up even as China, US tariffs roll
Updates with China tariffsBy Jiaxing Li Hong Kong, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong surged on Tuesday as investors loaded up on artificial intelligence and electric vehicle shares while shrugging off news of tit-for-tat Sino-U.S. tariffs on each others' goods. China'...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on February 4
ZURICH/GDANSK, Feb 4(Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday:UBS GROUP AG UBSG.S Switzerland's largest bank posted net profit of $770 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, trouncing forecasts.JULIUS BAER BAER.S Julius Baer, Siam Commercial JV appoin...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar on a rollercoaster as US slaps tariffs on China, China hits back
Mexico, Canada tariffs paused after border promisesHong Kong shares recoil from 2-month high as tariffs hitDollar on the riseBy Tom WestbrookSINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures slipped, the dollar jumped and Hong Kong shares toppled from two-month highs on Tuesday after the U.S. imposed ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
MORNING BID EUROPE-China tariffs on, but everything's negotiable
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom WestbrookMarkets have taken the one-month delay in tariffs on Canada and Mexico as a signal that everything's negotiable. Even for China.Canada's Justin Trudeau and Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum got on the phone to Donald Trump...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
ANALYSIS-Europe's AI bulls pin hopes on 'Jevons Paradox' after DeepSeek rout
DeepSeek AI selloff sparks debate in Europe'Jevons Paradox' suggests demand could increase as prices fall Tech stocks rebound, but energy needs for AI revolution in focusBy Lucy Raitano LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence bulls in Europe are dusting off a 160-year-old econom...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-India's Divi's Lab gains again on Q3 print; analysts flag good execution, key risk
** Divi's Laboratories DIVI.NS rises ~5% in second session of gains post Q3 results** Co's custom synthesis segment grows 45% y/y in Q3** BOB Capital upgrades to "hold" from "sell", citing co's effective opportunity utilisation in the fast growing segment** Jefferies reta...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
HK-listed Chinese stocks surge on AI, EV rally as Trump tariffs loom
Hong Kong, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong surged on Tuesday as investors loaded up on AI and EV shares, despite looming U.S. tariffs on China.U.S. President Trump's 10% levy on Chinese goods is due to go into effect at 1:01 pm in Beijing (0501 GMT), but investors hope Trump...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 10:00 a.m. IST
.MUMBAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.91% to 77875, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI advanced 0.86% to 23562 tracking the gains in other Asian markets, after the U.S. paused its planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico, easing concerns over a potential worldwide ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 10:00 a.m. IST
MUMBAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.91% to 77875, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI advanced 0.86% to 23562 tracking the gains in other Asian markets, after the U.S. paused its planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico, easing concerns over a potential worldwide t...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ- PREVIEW-India's Asian Paints drops ahead of Q3 results
** Shares of Asian Paints ASPN.NS fall 0.7% ahead of Q3 results due later in the day; benchmark Nifty 50 .NSEI up 0.9% ** Analysts, on avg, expect the paintmaker to report a ~21% y/y fall in Q3 consol profit to 11.42 bln rupees ($131.3 mln), per data compiled by LSEG** At least three brokerages said...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-ASX shares of News Corp at record high; UBS upgrades to 'buy'
** ASX-listed shares of media giant News Corp NWS.AX NWSA.O rise 1.8% to a record high of A$51.72** Analysts at UBS raise PT on NWS to A$64.5 from A$51 and upgrade stock rating to "buy" from "neutral"** Lifts earnings estimates for FY25 and FY26 on co, largely reflecting reduced net ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Trump tariff delays boost Asian currencies and stock markets
Malaysian ringgit adds 0.5%Thai baht slips 0.1%Philippine stocks add 0.4%By Rishav Chatterjee Feb 4 (Reuters) - Major Asian currencies and stock markets recouped losses on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Trump tariff delays boost Asian currencies and stock markets
Malaysian ringgit adds 0.5%Thai baht slips 0.1%Philippine stocks add 0.4%By Rishav Chatterjee Feb 4 (Reuters) - Major Asian currencies and stock markets recouped losses on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-Aussie tech stocks gain as Nasdaq futures jump
** Australia's technology sub-index .AXIJ gains 2.1% to 2,859.9 points; broader benchmark index .AXJO adds 0.4%** Local tech stocks rise tracking a 0.9% jump in futures of tech-heavy Nasdaq** Wall Street, which ended lower on Monday, recouped steep losses it faced earlier in the session as inves...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
