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EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks ease off recent peaks ahead of US tariff deadline
MSCI EM Asia index slips from 3-1/2-year highStocks in S.Korea, Taiwan decline from recent peaksSingapore stocks slip from record highsU.S. July 9 tariff deadline in focusBy Sameer Manekar July 4 (Reuters) - Stocks in emerging Asian economies retreated on Friday from recent peaks as caution set i...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
Take Five: The tariff man cometh
July 4 (Reuters) - Investors await U.S. President Donald Trump's July 9 deadline for trade partners to strike deals on tariffs with a degree of equanimity, but what happens beyond that has the power to stir up more volatility and uncertainty.The data docket for the coming week is light, leaving ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
S&P 500 overtakes European benchmark in 2025 gains
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 overtook Europe's STOXX 600 in terms of year-to-date gains on Friday, with fears about U.S. tariffs hitting European stocks, a day after the U.S. benchmark hit a record high. .N The STOXX 600, after early Friday losses, is up 6.5% so far in 2025. The S&...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks ease off recent peaks ahead of US tariff deadline
MSCI EM Asia index slips from 3-1/2-year highStocks in S.Korea, Taiwan decline from recent peaksSingapore stocks slip from record highsU.S. July 9 tariff deadline in focusBy Sameer Manekar July 4 (Reuters) - Stocks in emerging Asian economies retreated on Friday from recent peaks as caution set i...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
If You Bought 1 Share of Nvidia at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You'd Own Now
Key PointsArtificial intelligence (AI) and stock splits are Wall Street's two most-prolific trends.AI titan Nvidia has navigated its way through six forward stock splits since going public in January 1999.Despite Nvidia's well-defined competitive advantages, headwinds are mounting for the stock mark...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
Forex
Pound Sterling stabilizes as UK Chancellor Reeves confirms to remain in the role
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades broadly stable against its peers on Friday, following commitment from the United Kingdom (UK) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to remain in her role till the next elections.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 4
Cryptocurrencies
Analysts Name the 2 Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Maximum Profits in 2025
As the crypto market braces for a summer shake-up, analysts are pointing to two standout picks they believe could dominate the charts heading into 2025. Leading that shortlist is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new coin that’s rapidly gaining traction as the best crypto to buy in 2025. The project is 5th stage of presale already […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 4
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INSIGHT-Under pressure, Hezbollah weighs scaling back its arsenal
Hezbollah undertakes strategic review, considers giving up more weapons, sources sayIsraeli strikes, financial squeeze add to pressures on groupKeeping part of its arsenal could fuel tensions with Lebanese rivals Hezbollah retains support of key constituents despite war lossesBy Laila Bassam and May...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
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Israeli military prepares plan to ensure Iran cannot threaten Israel, defence minister says
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - The Israeli military is preparing an enforcement plan to "ensure that Iran cannot return to threaten Israel", Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told senior military officials.He said the military must be prepared, both in intelligence and operations, to ensure Is...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
Crypto Stocks Keep Soaring — But Trump’s Tariff Deadline Looms, and a Market Shock May Be Imminent
Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $110,000 on Thursday, fueling another leg up for crypto-related equities. However, with Trump’s tariff deadline approaching, analysts warn that the rally could soon hit a wall.TradingKey
Fri, Jul 4
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Euro zone bond yields lower as recovery from gilt sell-off continues
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 April 9 tariff deadline. Germany's 10-year benchmark bund ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
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China warns India against interfering in Tibet matters
BEIJING, July 4 (Reuters) - China hopes India will stop using Tibet issues to interfere in domestic affairs and avoid affecting the development of ties, its foreign ministry said on Friday. A senior Indian minister said on Thursday only the Dalai Lama and the trust he set up have the authority to i...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple’s RLUSD gets major boost as Amina bank becomes first Global bank supporter
Ripple’s stablecoin (RLUSD) is accelerating its entry into traditional finance as demand for stablecoins surges globally. AMINA Bank AG (AMINA Bank) has become the first bank in the world to support Ripple’s RLUSD, signaling growing institutional confidence in crypto-backed assets.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
Billionaire Bill Ackman May Be the Next Warren Buffett. He's Buying 2 Magnificent Stocks Up 160% and 270% Since 2023.
Key PointsHedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman hopes to recreate Warren Buffett's success by turning Howard Hughes into a "modern-day Berkshire Hathaway."Ackman's hedge fund took a stake in Amazon in the second quarter, betting on the resilience of its retail and cloud computing businesses.Ackman's he...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
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Japan's Nikkei nudges higher, but snaps three-week winning streak
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ended slightly higher on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street's strong overnight performance, but the index snapped a three-week winning streak on caution ahead of the U.S. trade deal deadline. The Nikkei .N225 was...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Commodities
China to impose duties of up to 34.9% on EU brandy, starting July 5
HONG KONG, July 4 (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry issued its final ruling on brandy originating in the European Union on Friday, implementing duties of up to 34.9% for a period of five years starting from July 5 2025, a ministry statement said.The ruling follows an investigation into Europ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
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RPT-For retailers, US-Vietnam trade deal leaves questions
Vietnam garment factories rely on fabric, items made in ChinaUnclear yet how trade deal will affect Nike and AdidasUS imported 274 million pairs of shoes from Vietnam last year, group saysBy Helen Reid LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - A trade deal announced by the U.S. and Vietnam creates new question ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
Key PointsPresident Trump has overseen a flurry of Social Security changes in his first five months in office. In less than three weeks, a 50% clawback rate on Social Security overpayments -- up from just 10% during Joe Biden's presidency -- will officially kick in.Social Security beneficiaries who'...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
Stocks
South African rand inches up; US bill and tariff updates in focus
JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - The South African rand inched up against a weaker dollar in early trade on Friday, as traders considered the impact of the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill U.S. President Donald Trump is about to sign into law and as pressure mounted on countries to secure trade de...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
