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Bessent highlights need for progress on fair and reciprocal trade between US, UK
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted the need for progress on fair and reciprocal trade between the United States and the United Kingdom when he meet with his British counterpart Rachel Reeves on Friday, the Department of Treasury said on Friday.They also held...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
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US says Bessent and EU commissioner discussed financial regulation
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and EU Commissioner for Financial Services Maria Luis Albuquerque discussed financial regulation and financial innovation on Friday, the Treasury said in a readout of their meeting.Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Commodities
US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday.In a readout issued a day after the bilateral meeting in Washington with Japanese Finance M...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Rally Lacks On-Chain Support – Analyst Warns Of Vanishing Network Activity
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $90,000 mark, fueling renewed optimism across the crypto market. With sentiment shifting and bullish calls returning, many investors are once again eyeing a move toward six figures. However, not everything is as it seems beneath the surface. Despite the impressive price sur...NewsBTC
Sat, Apr 26
Stocks
51Talk Online Education Group Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year of 2024
SINGAPORE, April 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk Online Education Group ("51Talk" or the "Company") (NYSE American: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fi...PR Newswire
Sat, Apr 26
Commodities
US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to take concrete steps towards ending loans to China, the Treasury said on Friday.During a bilateral meeting, Bessent also emphasized the need for an "all-of-the-above energ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
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Maverick US House Republican Don Bacon considering retirement
The Nebraska congressman is a retired US Air Force generalBacon has opposed Trump's policies on the war in UkraineBy David MorganWASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Don Bacon, one of the few Republicans in Congress willing to take positions independent of President Donald Trump,...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Stocks
CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-Balchem Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
By Lynx Insight ServiceBalchem Corp BCPC.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.03. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.22 per ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
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US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown
US alleges that Dugan helped man evade arrestCrowd protests Dugan's arrest, chants 'free the judge now'FBI Director Patel deletes social media post on arrestBy Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. officials arrested a Wisconsin judge on Friday and ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Forex
Bessent held productive talks with Japanese counterpart, Treasury says
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held productive discussions on Thursday with his Japanese counterpart, Katsunobu Kato, that included the topic of reciprocal trade, the Treasury said in a readout released on Friday.The pair also "affirmed their intention to continue the...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Commodities
US Treasury says South Korea talks focused on new equilibrium encouraging trade
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Friday that tariff negotiations with South Korea are aimed at finding a new equilibrium that encourages more trade between the two allies rather than restricting it.During a meeting on Thursday between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, ...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Sets Sight On A New All-Time High – Here’s Where This Major Rally Will Begin
Dogecoin’s recent upward trend witnessed a brief setback on Thursday as its price dropped to levels below $0.17. However, the dog-themed meme coin has regained its footing and has rebounded slightly above $0.18 within hours, reflecting its robust resilience. With DOGE showing notable upside mo...Bitcoinist
Sat, Apr 26
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Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA, April 25 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to allow the World Food Programme to work in Gaza, saying food must not be used as a 'political tool', hours after the UN agency ran out of stocks due to a sustained Israeli blockade on supplies...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Bessent urges putting China on clear path to graduation from ADB borrowing, Treasury says
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda on Thursday to take concrete steps towards putting China on a clear path to graduation from ADB borrowing, according to a U.S. readout of their meeting released on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Unilever says it didn't seek Ben & Jerry's CEO ouster, urges lawsuit be dismissed
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Unilever ULVR.L on Friday rejected the claim it tried to oust former Ben & Jerry's chief executive Dave Stever for supporting his company's progressive social activism, saying it offered him a bigger role and more pay but he chose to ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soy barge bids soften, corn firm as planting progresses
April 25 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans delivered by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals weakened slightly on Friday while corn barge bids strengthened and farmer offerings of both crops remained light, traders said.U.S. farmers remain preoccupied with planting the 2025 corn and soybean crops, a...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Bessent, Mubadala CEO discuss US-UAE economic ties
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed interest in deepening strategic economic ties with the UAE in a meeting with Mubadala Group CEO Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak on Thursday, the Treasury Department said on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers
Order exempting agencies from bargaining blocked pending lawsuitTrump said order was necessary to protect national securityUnions claim retaliation for legal challenges to Trump policiesBy Daniel Wiessner April 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of Pre...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Bessent encouraged by S. Korea talks focused on encouraging trade, says Treasury
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by Thursday's discussions with South Korean officials that focussed on "an expanded equilibrium which encourages rather than restricts trade," the Treasury Department said on Friday. Bessent and U.S. Trade Represen...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
