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EUROPE GAS-Prices rangebound amid warm weather, geopolitical concerns
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices traded in a narrow range on Wednesday morning on warm weather, soft demand and stable supply while market players continued to monitor Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The benchmark Dutch front-month contract TRNLTTFMc1 rose 0.10 euro to...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Forex
Dollar firmer but safe-havens set for stellar monthly rises as tariff worries persist
London, April 30 (Reuters) - The dollar was firmer on Wednesday but remained on track for its weakest monthly performance since November 2022, as perceived safe havens headed for monthly gains amid worries about U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
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Israeli private eye loses extradition fight over US 'hack and leak' charges
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - An Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States for allegedly carrying out a "hacking for hire" campaign at the behest of an Exxon Mobil XOM.N lobbyist on Wednesday lost his fight against extradition from Britain.Amit Forlit, 57, is facing charges of ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Economic Indicator
US Dollar Index advances to near 99.50 as US yields rebound ahead of Core PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, extends its gains for a second consecutive day, trading near 99.40 during Wednesday’s European session.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Yum China Reports First Quarter Results
Same-Store Sales Advanced to 100% of Prior-Year Levels for the First Time Since the First Quarter of 2024 9th Consecutive Quarter of Same-Store Transaction GrowthOP Margin Increased 80 Basis Points to 13.4% and Restaurant Margin Expanded 100 Basis Points Operating Profit Up 7%; Diluted EPS Up 8%, or...PR Newswire
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
The Smartest Blue Chip Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
Plenty of investors are seeing the market turbulence fueled by tariff-related uncertainties and feeling a bit uneasy about their portfolios. Concerns are growing that President Donald Trump's trade war could drag on consumer spending and hinder economic growth, further exacerbating the already signi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
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Deutz Ceo On Call: U.S. Business To Significantly Grow In Upcoming Years
April 30 (Reuters) - DEUTZ AG DEZG.DE:DEUTZ CEO ON CALL: US BUSINESS TO SIGNIFICANTLY GROW IN UPCOMING YEARSDEUTZ CEO ON CALL: CURRENT TARIFF SITUATION FUELS UNCERTAINTY, AFFECTS ORDER BEHAVIOURDEUTZ CEO ON CALL: WE SEE CURRENTLY A POTENTIAL FOR OUTPUT INCREASE WITHIN THE ONE SHIFT OPERATION PROBAB...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Economic Indicator
Euro zone yields drop after data, await US economic indicators
By Stefano Rebaudo April 30 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Wednesday after a batch of economic data led investors to slightly increase bets on the European Central Bank monetary easing path.Inflation eased in four sizeable German states in February. In the most populous s...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Forex
US tariffs mean cautious rate decisions needed, Taiwan central bank minutes show
TAIPEI, April 30 (Reuters) - Uncertainty brought about by U.S. import tariffs means decisions on interest rate policy need to be cautious, according to minutes from the Taiwan central bank's latest meeting published on Wednesday.At its quarterly board meeting in March, the central bank left the ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
China's solar industry remains in red as trade war adds to problems
Longi, Jinko both report Q1 net loss of 1.4 billion yuanLosses hit 1.6 billion yuan for JA Solar, 1.3 billion for TrinaUS-China trade war adding to price, tariff pressuresBy Colleen Howe BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China's solar manufacturers reported losses this week as U.S. President Dona...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
Repsol processed four Venezuela crude cargoes in first quarter
MADRID, April 30 (Reuters) - Spanish oil company Repsol REP.MC has processed four cargoes of Venezuelan crude oil at its refineries during the first quarter, its Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said on Wednesday.Separately, he said the company expected to sell parts of renewable energy assets with a c...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Economic Indicator
Australia: Pencilling in a rate cut by RBA in May – Standard Chartered
Q1 trimmed mean CPI fell into the RBA’s 2-3% target range for the first time since end-2021. The growth/stability trade-off likely favours more RBA cuts amid growth headwinds posed by US tariffs.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
One Sure Way to Turbocharge an IRA
About 4.2 million Americans will turn 65 this year. While not all of them will retire right away, they're getting close. And yet, Americans don't appear to feel optimistic about their financial readiness. A recent Gallup poll showed that only 45% expect to be financially comfortable in retirement.If...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Economic Indicator
Greek unemployment rises to 9.0% in March
April 30 (Reuters) - Greece's jobless rate stood at 9.0% in March, up from an 8.6% in February, data from statistics service ELSTAT showed on Wednesday.Seasonally adjusted data showed 424,575 people were officially unemployed.Unemployment impacted women more than men, at the rates of 11.7% and 6...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
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Soccer-Bournemouth forward Evanilson has red card rescinded
April 30 (Reuters) - Bournemouth striker Evanilson has avoided a three-match suspension after the Premier League club successfully appealed against the red card he received against Manchester United, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.The 25-year-old Brazilian was sent off durin...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Duolingo Stock Analysis: I Highlight 3 Risks Investors Should Know and Update My Recommendations
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) faces threats to its business from the rising effectiveness of artificial intelligence.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 24, 2025. The video was published on April 26, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
