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LIVE MARKETS-While the dollar smiles, is the pound scowling? MS thinks so
STOXX down 0.8% on tariff worries Europe now behind U.S. year to date Focus on spirit firms after China anti dumping duty announcement U.S. futures down 0.5%, cash market closed Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts wit...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Indices
US: Big isn't always beautiful – Commerzbank
However, when the markets reopen on Monday after today's Independence Day in the US, the labour market is likely to be long forgotten. Last night, Donald Trump scored another victory: Congress finally approved his Big Beautiful Bill, which he is expected to sign today.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 4
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TSMC to delay Japan chip plant and prioritise US to avoid tariffs, WSJ reports
July 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's TSMC 2330.TW plans to delay its chip plant project in Japan and prioritise operations in the United States to avoid tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.However, TSMC said in a statement that its investment plans i...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall as US tariff deadline looms
July 4 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's benchmark index fell on Friday, as concerns over U.S. trade deals ahead of the looming July 9 tariff deadline weighed on sentiment.Futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 were down 0.3% at 06:17 a.m. ET (1017 GMT). Trading volumes are expected to be...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
What Oracle, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia Stock Investors Should Know About Recent AI Updates
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and other semiconductor stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of June 30...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
Forex
USD/CAD remains unable to put a significant distance from year-to-date lows at 3.3590.
The US Dollar is failing to take any significant distance from year-to-date lows and remains capped below 1.3600 on Friday, unfazed by the strong US Nonfarm Payrolls report and the dwindling hopes of Fed cuts in July.The Greenback ticked up on Thursday after the NFP report showed a larger-than-expec
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Fri, Jul 4
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NATO's Rutte calls for balance between US stockpiles and Ukraine aid
MONS, Belgium, July 4 (Reuters) - NATO Chief Mark Rutte said on Friday he understands Washington's need to maintain its own weapons stockpiles, but added he hopes for flexibility to ensure Ukraine continues receiving necessary military support."I totally understand for the U.S. to make sure ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
Yum Brands in talks to facilitate merger of its two Indian partners, ET reports
India's KFC, Pizza Hut franchisees Devyani and Sapphire in potential deal talks, ET reports Devyani could acquire Sapphire's franchisee rights, report addsDevyani and Sapphire say no material information to disclose July 4 (Reuters) - Yum Brands YUM.N, which owns KFC and Pizza Hut, is in ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
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Artificial intelligence rules to go ahead, no pause, EU Commission says
BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Union's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will be implemented according to the timeline agreed by legislators and EU countries, the European Commission said on Friday, dismissing suggestions and pressure from some companies and several EU countri...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Economic Indicator
Euro Stoxx 50 builds base after sharp rebound – Société Générale
Euro Stoxx 50 is stabilizing after a strong V-shaped rebound from April lows, with technical signals hinting at renewed upside momentum. Key support at 5265 could pave the way for a climb toward 5435 and possibly retest the March peak, Société Générale's FX analysts note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 4
Other
RPT-Singapore monetary authority penalises 9 banks, institutions for 2023 money laundering case
Penalties total S$27.45 million for financial institutionsLargest penalty since 1MDB case in 2017MAS cites deficiencies in risk assessments and transaction monitoringBy Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, July 4 (Reuters) - The Monetary Authority of Singapore penalised six banks and three other financial ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Commodities
Revised EU quotas on Ukrainian food imports are step backward, farm lobby says
KYIV, July 4 (Reuters) - European Union's revised quotas for agricultural imports from Ukraine this year are low relative to 2024 volumes, Ukrainian farm lobby UCAB told Reuters on Friday, adding that it regarded the reduction as a step backward.Ukraine is a major global grower and exporter of g...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Other
Zelenskiy says fresh prisoner swap has been conducted with Russia
KYIV, July 4 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukrainian service personnel had been returned home in a fresh prisoner swap with Russia.Unusually, he did not specify how many prisoners had been returned.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Cryptocurrencies
Altcoin Season Not Remotely Close, Bitcoin Dominance Still Too High: Market Expert Says
The wait for altcoin season continues as the crypto market is still showing signs of bearish movement. Expectations are high that the altcoin market will begin to rally soon, but not everyone is optimistic that the altcoin season is coming. One of those is market analyst and expert Stockmoney Lizard...NewsBTC
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
3 Leading Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025
Key PointsNvidia's GPUs are in high demand for AI data centers.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing makes chips for many of the top tech companies.Netflix's ad-supported plan has brought in more subscribers and could be a big revenue driver. After plummeting during the stock market sell-off in April, ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
Other
CORRECTED-Euro zone bond yields fall as recovery from gilt sell-off continues, tariff deadline looms
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields were lower on Friday as the recovery in the bloc's bond markets continued following the gilt-induced sell-off on Wednesday, while focus was turning to U.S. President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline. Germany's 10-ye...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
