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Economic Indicator
Bank of Japan expected to hold interest rate at 0.50% amid US trade war uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce its decision on monetary policy after a two-day meeting on Thursday, and market participants widely anticipate policymakers will keep the benchmark interest rate on hold at 0.50%.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Forex
EUR/USD weakens below 1.1350 on renewed US Dollar demand
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild losses near 1.1325 during the early Asian session on Thursday, pressured by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced further and reached two-day highs around 99.70.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Forex
Australia boasts rare trade surplus with US on gold frenzy
By Wayne ColeSYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - Australia has boasted its best three-month run of exports to the United States as President Donald Trump's tariff policies sparked a rush to buy gold, turning a rare U.S. trade surplus into a deficit.Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics out on Thur...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Couche-Tard advances deal talks for Japan's Seven & i with access to books
By Anton Bridge May 1 (Reuters) - Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) ATD.TO and Japan's Seven & i 3382.T said they have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that will give the Canadian company access to the Japanese retailer's financial data as it seeks a $47 billion acquisition.The mo...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Forex
BOJ keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday, as the hit to global demand from higher U.S. tariffs cloud the outlook for the country's fragile economic recovery.As widely expected, the board decided to keep the BOJ's short...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Everest Group Ltd reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Everest Group Ltd EG.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $6.45 per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $16.32. The mean expectation of thirteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $7.62 per share. Wall Street...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Commodities
S&P cuts Woodside's credit outlook to 'negative' after LNG investment decision
May 1 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings revised the credit outlook for Australia's Woodside WDS.AX to "negative" from "stable" on Thursday after the energy company reached a final investment decision of $17.5 billion on its Louisiana liquefied natural gas project.Woodside decidi...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Nears Launch Point — Can It Break Free This Time?
Ethereum price started a fresh increase from the $1,735 zone. ETH is now rising and might aim for a move above the $1,840 resistance zone. Ethereum remained strong above $1,720 and started a fresh increase The price is trading above $1,780 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break ...NewsBTC
Thu, May 1
Commodities
Japan Mitsui's annual net profit down 15%, misses expectations
TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japanese trading house Mitsui 8031.T on Thursday posted a 900.3 billion yen ($6.3 billion) net profit for the year ended in March, 15.4% down from a year ago and missing analysts' expectations. An LSEG poll of analysts had expected Mitsui to post 913.6 billion yen in ann...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Northwest Pipe Co reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Northwest Pipe Co NWPX.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 39 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 52 cents. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 53 cents per share. Wal...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Don’t Miss Out- XRP Whales Pounce on This Token at $0.007 Ahead of Predicted 50% Listing Surge
XRP whales are making early moves and targeting Lightchain AI. It was priced at only $0.007125 during the presale. The project has raised more than $19.6 million in funding already. It shows that investors are becoming more and more interested. It is expected that the project will surge as much as 50% at the time […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Tesla board starts process to remove Elon Musk as CEO of the company
The Tesla board has started the process of replacing Elon Musk as chief executive, after a month of internal pressure and public backlash over his continued absence from the company. This happened as sales fell, profit collapsed, and investors lost patience with Elon’s obsession with the White House. Board members contacted many top recruiting firms […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Australian data centre-focused stocks gain as Microsoft and Meta forecast growth
** Data centre-focused stocks in Australia gain after Microsoft MSFT.O forecast strong growth for its cloud business, and Meta META.O said it expects to spend on new data centres to boost its AI goals** Goodman Group GMG.AX, Australia's biggest-listed property developer with a significant exposu...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Economic Indicator
USD/CAD languishes near YTD low, seems vulnerable below 1.3800 mark
The USD/CAD pair enters a bearish consolidation phase during the Asian session on Thursday and oscillates in a narrow band below the 1.3800 mark, near its lowest level since October 2025 touched the previous day.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Other
Rugby-Tui left out of Black Ferns squad for Pacific Four Series
May 1 (Reuters) - Winger Ruby Tui has been left out of the Black Ferns squad for this month's Pacific Four Series, a key part of New Zealand's preparations for their Women's World Cup title defence in England later this year. Tui, who scored five tries to help New Zealand retain the Worl...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
FTAI Aviation Ltd reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
FTAI Aviation Ltd FTAI.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 31 cents. The mean expectation of eleven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.18 per share. Wall...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
FTAI Aviation Ltd reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
FTAI Aviation Ltd FTAI.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 31 cents. The mean expectation of eleven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.18 per share. Wall...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Morningstar Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Morningstar Inc MORN.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.23 per share for the quarter ended March 31. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.06 per share. Wall Street expected results to range from $1.79 to $2.33 per share.Revenue was $581.90 millio...Reuters
Thu, May 1
