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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 3
Adds new items, updates futures Feb 3 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Monday, with futures FFIc1 down 1.24%.* THAMES WATER: An English court begins a four-day hearing on Monday to decide whether to approve a new debt lifeline worth up to 3 billion pounds ($...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Japan's Nikkei logs worst day in 4 months on US tariff worries; automakers slump
Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei fell more than 2% on Monday in its worst session in four months as concerns over the global economy mounted after U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, with automakers leading the decline.The...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
South Korean shares, won drop on Trump tariffs
KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellersKorean won weakens against dollarSouth Korea benchmark bond yield fallsFor the midday report, please click SEOUL, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares closed down on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump an...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Trump tariff reality unnerves markets
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comTRUMP TARIFF REALITY UNNERVES MARKETSWhatever investors expected from Donald Trump's tariff threats, or from the target countries&#...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
BUZZ-India's metal stocks fall as Trump tariff on China drags base metals
** Metal stocks in India slide as much as 5%, tracking a decline in most base metal prices** Tata Steel TISC.NS, Hindalco HALC.NS, Vedanta VDAN.NS down 2.2%, 2.1% and 3.8%, respectively** Base metal prices fall as U.S. President Donald Trump's 10% tariff on imports from top metals consumer China...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Trump tariffs spark Australian market mayhem
ASX 200 posts biggest drop in 5 monthsMiners hit lowest since Jan. 10Updates to closeBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Kumar Tanishk Feb 3 (Reuters) - Australian equities suffered their worst day in five months on Monday, caught up in the global stocks sell-off as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slump, dollar soars as Trump tariffs trigger trade war fears
Updates prices ahead of European markets openAsian stocks, U.S. and European futures drop as Canada, Mexico retaliateTrump slaps 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico; 10% levy on ChinaUS dollar hits record high vs yuanMexican peso, Canadian dollar tumbleHang Seng drops 1% on return from holiday; mainland m...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Rand slumps after Trump says he will cut funding for South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The rand slumped in early trade on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would cut off funding for South Africa.Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly" ...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Taiwan to help companies relocate to US following Trump tariffs
Taiwan tech stocks fall after U.S. tariffs announcementTaiwan to help companies wishing to invest in U.S.Taiwan president pledges policy support at homeUpdates stock price movements to close, paragraphs 8, 9 adds comments from Taiwan president, paragraphs 11, 12,TAIPEI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan will...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Australian mining stocks drop as Trump tariffs on China unsettle markets
By John Biju and Nichiket Sunil Feb 3 (Reuters) - Australian mining stocks .AXMM tumbled on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on China, the country's top trading partner, straining commodity prices and raising concerns over the demand outlook of domestic miners.The min...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
BUZZ-Jefferies upgrades Whirlpool India to 'hold' after sharp fall, budget tax relief
** Whirlpool of India WHIR.NS up 3.7% at 1219.95 rupees** Jefferies raises to 'hold' from 'underperform', saying budget's income tax cuts is positive for consumer durables demand** Says WHIR's valuation is better after sharp ~35% slide as parent Whirlpool WHR.N cuts stake; ad...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
MORNING BID EUROPE-Trump tariff reality unnerves markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin BucklandWhatever investors expected from Donald Trump's tariff threats, or from the target countries' responses, they may have ended up with more than they bargained for.Equity indexes met with aggressive selling in Asia and l...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Offshore Chinese stocks, yuan fall after US tariffs; stimulus in focus
Update prices, add quotes HONG KONG, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong and the offshore yuan skidded early on Monday as markets reopened after the Lunar New Year to U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, but expectations of increased domestic policy support helped pare ...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Asia automakers lead the decline as region takes a beating from Trump tariffs
Asian car makers hit by US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, ChinaJapanese, South Korean automakers face export challenges due to tariffsMexico, Canada plan retaliatory tariffs; impact on global growth expected Feb 3 (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese and South Korean car makers and their suppliers led decl...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Trump tariffs rattle emerging assets from Mexico City to Bangkok
Mexican peso, Canadian dollar at multi-year lowsChinese offshore yuan at record lowTSMC slumps 6.6%By Rishav Chatterjee Feb 3 (Reuters) - Major Asian currencies slumped on Monday with the Malaysian ringgit and Thai baht leading losses, as trade war fears weighed on sentiment after U.S. President ...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Trump tariffs rattle emerging assets from Mexico City to Bangkok
Mexican peso, Canadian dollar at multi-year lowsChinese offshore yuan at record lowTSMC slumps 6.6%By Rishav Chatterjee Feb 3 (Reuters) - Major Asian currencies slumped on Monday with the Malaysian ringgit and Thai baht leading losses, as trade war fears weighed on sentiment after U.S. President ...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
BUZZ-HK-listed chip manufacturer SMIC jumps; Morningstar bullish 'over long term'
** Shares of China's top chip manufacturer Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) 0981.HK jump 8.4% to HK$41.20** Stock top pct gainer in both Hang Seng Index .HSI and Hang Seng Tech Index .HSTECH, which are down 1.5% and 2% respectively following U.S. President Donald Trump impos...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
BUZZ-Australia's Astral Resources tumbles on bid to acquire Maximus Resources
** Shares of Astral Resources AAR.AX fall 5% to A$0.1425** Stock posts its worst intraday drop since Jan 28** The miner says it bids to acquire all remaining shares of peer Maximus Resources MXR.AX at an offer price of A$0.073/share valuing co at A$31 mln ($18.88 mln)** Offer price represents a prem...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Japanese shares tumble as US tariffs cloud global economic outlook; automakers skid
Updates with mid-day closing prices TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japanese shares fell more than 2% on Monday, with automakers leading the decline, as concerns over the global economy mounted following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The Nikkei .N225 was down...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
BUZZ-Resmed's Australia shares fall; Macquarie hikes PT
** Healthcare technology co Resmed's Australia-listed shares RMD.AX fall 2.7% to A$39.105, on track for worst session since Oct. 29, 2024 - if current losses hold** Stock tracks a sell-off in broader market .AXJO, which is down 1.7% .AX** Meanwhile, Macquarie hikes PT to A$45.10 from A$41.10, si...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
