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China pushes anti-'bullying' agenda amid tensions with US
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Global South nations that "unilateral bullying" was hurting a rules-based world, as Beijing kept up the diplomatic pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to roll back his punitive trade tariffs. Power politics and uni...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks tick higher in holiday-thinned trade, eye weekly gains
MSCI EM Asia stocks edge higherASEAN stocks rise for 8th sessionEquities in South Korea, Taiwan riseMost markets closed for Good Friday holidayBy Sameer Manekar April 18 (Reuters) - Shares in emerging Asia edged slightly higher on Friday, as holidays in most markets and wary investors taking a ca...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Forex
Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:Major currency pairs stay quiet on Friday as trading volumes thin out, with major markets remaining closed in observance of the Easter Holiday. The economic calendar will not offer any high-tier data releases, paving the way for subdued market...
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EU needs to decide on possible Iran sanctions, Rubio says
PARIS, April 18 (Reuters) - Europe needs to decide if it is willing to reimpose sanctions on Iran when it becomes clear it is close to developing a nuclear weapon, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday."The Europeans have a decision to make, because I believe we should all anticipat...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Forex
AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY retraces its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 90.80 during the European hours on Friday. The currency cross remains under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens in light trading, with local markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
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Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
2 No-Brainer High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
There are different segments of the broader energy sector, and each operates a little differently from the others. If you're a conservative dividend investor looking for an energy stock, you probably wouldn't want to put $2, let alone $2,000, into one of the higher-risk segments of the energy sector...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months
BUDAPEST, April 18 (Reuters) - Hungary expects to sign a business deal with the U.S. in six months that could help to offset the likely impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told website www.ot.hu late on Thursday.European Union member Hungary'...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology
April 18 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Elon Musk and talked about "various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year," he said in a post on X on Friday, without saying when the conversation took place. Modi said t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Best Cryptos to Buy Now? Analysts Rank SOL, LINK, and MUTM for 2025 ROI Potential
As market momentum picks up mid-2025, crypto analysts are starting to sharpen their outlooks—not just for short-term gains but for long-term return on investment. With Bitcoin testing new highs and liquidity entering the space again, experienced investors are looking beyond the top few names. Three cryptocurrencies consistently making analysts’ shortlists for top investment picks are […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
1 Top Dividend ETF to Buy Without Hesitation Even if the Market Continues Sinking
The stock market has slumped this year. The S&P 500 is down about 10% from the beginning of the year over concerns that tariffs could cause a recession. If that ends up being the case, the market could continue sinking. One positive from this year's market downdraft is that it's creating some attrac...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Why Is Everyone Talking About Cava Stock?
In a world where growth has been difficult, Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) has been an outlier. It grew its top line by a remarkable 35% in the latest financial year, a feat that only a handful of companies can match.Unsurprisingly, the stock price surged by 46% in the last 12 months (as of this writing) a...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
Economic Indicator
Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicating BOJ's rate path
March core CPI rises 3.2% yr/yr, matches forecastIndex excluding fresh food, fuel up 2.9% yr/yr in MarchCore inflation exceeded BOJ target for 36 consecutive monthsBOJ chief Ueda says pressure from rising food costs to dissipateData comes ahead of BOJ's policy meeting April 30-May 1By Leika Kiha...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
This 4%-Yielding Dividend Stock Continues to Provide a Safe Haven From Market Storms
There's a lot of uncertainty these days. Tariffs could cause a severe economic downturn, depending on who you listen to. That would have a significant impact on corporate profits. This potential impact is why stock prices have been so volatile this year. However, while the market is in turmoil, Kind...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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China slams Zelenskiy's claims it is supplying Russia with weapons
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - The Chinese foreign ministry on Friday slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's accusation that China had been supplying weapons to Russia, saying the claim was "groundless".China has never made lethal weapons available to any party to the Ukraine c...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Got an extra $1,000 you're ready to put to work for a while but don't know what to buy? Don't make it complicated. Borrow a pick or two -- or more -- from the market's most proven stock picker. That's Warren Buffett, of course, chief investment guru of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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ECB's Villeroy: inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
PARIS, April 18 (Reuters) - The inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be on the decline, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday.Speaking to the Boursorama website, Villeroy, who is also head of the Bank of France, said: "This inf...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Israeli minister and Mossad chief to meet US envoy over Iran, Axios reporter says
April 18 (Reuters) - Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, and the head of its Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, are in Paris to meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of nuclear talks between the U.S. And Iran, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on Friday.Ravid's post on X ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Where Will Costco Stock Be in 1 Year?
Costco Wholesale's (NASDAQ: COST) stock has earned considerable returns for its investors in recent years. The stock marched steadily higher in 2023 and 2024 but has endured a pullback amid the sell-off in the broad market and is now near correction territory.Indeed, Costco has evolved into one of t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
