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US judges block Trump's ability to withhold school funds over DEI
Judges in Maryland, New Hampshire, D.C. halt Education Department's DEI policySeveral unions sued, arguing it was unlawful and unconstitutionalBy Nate Raymond April 24 (Reuters) - Federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., on Thursday blocked Republican President Donald T...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
Oil prices set for weekly loss on potential for more global supply
Brent set to drop 2% for week, WTI by 2.9%US-Russia moving toward a Ukraine deal, Russian diplomat saysInvestors eye potential accelerated OPEC+ output increasesBy Stephanie Kelly April 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged higher on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss as a potential OPEC+ outpu...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Price Prediction: Bloomberg Analyst Says Crash Is Coming As DOGE Mirrors Bitcoin
Dogecoin has experienced heightened volatility over the last 48 hours, with its price swinging from a low of $0.157 to a brief peak of $0.185. Although this move was part of a growing bullish interest in the wider crypto market, the meme coin has since slipped back to $0.172 at the time of writing. ...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 25
Forex
USD/JPY slips as Fed cut hopes rise and tariff confusion grows
The USD/JPY pair moved lower during Thursday’s European session, retreating toward the 143.00 zone after two days of modest recovery. The shift comes amid renewed US Dollar weakness as Fed rate cut speculation resurfaces and trade headlines stir market uncertainty.
Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
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Harvard University exploring $1 billion of private equity stakes sale, source says
By Pritam Biswas and Ateev Bhandari April 24 (Reuters) - Harvard University's endowment is in advanced talks to sell private equity fund interests totaling about $1 billion, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The sale process started last year and is unrelated to threats of f...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
GRAINS-Soybeans set for weekly gains as on higher expectations
SINGAPORE, April 25 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans inched higher on Friday, with the market set to end the week on a positive note as hopes for higher demand and comments by U.S. officials on a possible de-escalation in the trade tensions with China supported prices.Wheat edged higher, although foreca...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Trump refutes China's claim of no trade talks
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that trade talks between the U.S. and China are underway, pushing back against Chinese claims that no discussions have taken place to ease the ongoing trade war.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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TP-Link faces US criminal antitrust investigation, Bloomberg News reports
April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a criminal antitrust investigation into pricing strategies by router maker TP-Link Systems, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack kills 12 in Kyiv
At least 12 dead, 90 wounded in Kyiv, officials sayTrump says pressuring Moscow, next few days will be very importantUS president says peace deal 'very close''Moving in right direction,' Russia foreign minister saysUkraine says North Korean ballistic missile used against KyivBy Yurii...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes rose on Thursday, with technology shares leading Wall Street higher as investors awaited further developments in the U.S.-China trade conflict, while the dollar slipped after recent gains.
Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
China's Finance Ministry: Current world economic growth momentum is insufficient
China's Finance Ministry said on Friday that the current world economic growth momentum was insufficient, with tariff and trade wars further impacting economic and financial stability, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
Intel warns of 'choppy' outlook amid tariff worries and restructuring push
Investing.com -- Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) issued a cautious Q2 forecast on Thursday, citing a “fluid” macro environment and growing trade policy uncertainty, while outlining aggressive cost-cut
Investing.com
Fri, Apr 25
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REFILE-Prosecutors file formal notice of plan to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors formally told a court on Thursday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering a UnitedHealth Group UNH.N executive in New York last year.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Other
Briacell Therapeutics Says Units Priced At $4.50 Each For Gross Proceeds Of $13.8 Million
April 24 (Reuters) - Briacell Therapeutics Corp BCT.TO:BRIACELL THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $13.8 MILLION PUBLIC OFFERINGBRIACELL THERAPEUTICS CORP - UNITS PRICED AT $4.50 EACH FOR GROSS PROCEEDS OF $13.8 MILLIONReuters
Fri, Apr 25
Forex
South Korea, US aim for package of deals before tariff pause ends in July
South Korea seeks tariff exemption, offers cooperation on shipbuilding, energyTariffs, economic security, investment, FX policy discussedSouth Korea warns upcoming election may affect negotiation processBy Joyce Lee, Hyunjoo Jin and Nandita BoseSEOUL/WASHINGTON April 25 (Reuters) - South Korea and t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
Vietnam ramps up bond sales, spending as export-led growth faces tariff risks
Vietnam at risk of 46% tariffs from US, its main export marketBond sales to boost public investment, spur growthHanoi has been reluctant to increase debt, spend public fundsBy Khanh Vu and Francesco Guarascio HANOI, April 25 (Reuters) - Vietnam has increased government bond sales by nearly 30% so...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
