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Japan’s Kato: Japan does not manipulate the FX market to weaken the Yen
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Friday that the country does not manipulate the foreign exchange (FX) market to weaken the Japanese Yen.Kato said on Thursday after the talks began in Washington that he will closely communicate with the US on FX issues, adding Tokyo and Washington have
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Fri, Apr 18
Commodities
METALS-Shanghai copper gains on tariff deal hopes
April 18 (Reuters) - Copper prices in Shanghai rose on Friday, as a possible end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China came into view after U.S. President Donald trump expressed optimism over a potential deal.The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Economic Indicator
Indonesia says to increase U.S. imports would divert orders from elsewhere
JAKARTA April 18 (Reuters) - Increased imports of U.S. food and commodities by Indonesia would mean lower orders from countries that Indonesia currently buys the products from, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters in Washington.Airlangga is in Washington as part of a delegation ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Economic Indicator
GBP/USD hovers near six-month highs, 1.3300, eyes on US-UK trade discussions
GBP/USD continues its upward momentum from April 8, trading near 1.3280 during Friday's Asian session. The pair is buoyed by a weakening US Dollar (USD), as concerns grow over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States.
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Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Realized Cap Sets New Record, But Momentum Fades
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Realized Cap has surged to a new all-time high (ATH) recently, but monthly inflows have slowed down considerably. Bitcoin Realized Cap Is Growing At A Notably Slower Rate Now According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the Realized Cap of Bitcoin has...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Other
China's Q1 smartphone shipments rise 3.3% from a year earlier, IDC says
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - China's smartphone shipments in the first quarter by 3.3% from a year earlier, research firm IDC said.Apple's shipments in China fell 9% from a year earlier while Huawei's rose 10% in the same period.Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Forex
Japan does not manipulate FX market to weaken yen, finance ministry says
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japan does not manipulate the currency market to intentionally weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.Speaking in parliament, Kato also said no date has been fixed on a possible meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his planned ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Other
Boeing jet departs China delivery plant as US tariffs bite
Doubts over Boeing jet deliveries to China amid tariffsFour new jets were at Boeing facility in China One jet left facility on Friday to return across the PacificChina delivery hurdles are latest setback for Boeing By Lisa Barrington, Sophie Yu, Dan Catchpole and Tim Hepher April 17 (Reuters) - A...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto exchange eXch to shut down May 1 amid allegations of laundering $35M from Bybit hack
Cryptocurrency exchange eXch announced it would cease operations on May 1 following reports that it was involved in laundering funds from a Bybit hack. The platform revealed that most of its management team voted to “cease and retreat” after allegations surfaced that North Korea’s Lazarus Group used the platform to launder approximately $35 million of […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Other
CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan flattens leadership structure, names new AI chief, memo says
Intel promotes Sachin Katti as chief technology and AI officerTan aims to trim management layers for closer executive-engineer collaborationIntel faces challenges from Nvidia in AI chip marketFirst big turnaround move from new CEO Lip-Bu TanBy Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 (Reuters) - In...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Other
CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan streamlines leadership team, names new technology chief, memo says
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 (Reuters) - Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is streamlining the semiconductor giant's leadership team, with important chip groups reporting directly to him, according to a memo from Tan seen by Reuters.Intel has also promoted networking chip chief Sa...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Lilly weight-loss pill works as well as Ozempic, shares surge
April 17 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly's LLY.N experimental pill worked as well as blockbuster drug Ozempic to lower weight and blood sugar in a trial of diabetes patients, and the company said it expects to seek regulatory approvals by the end of the year.
Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Economic Indicator
Australian Dollar strengthens as Trump confirms talks with China
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its rally that began on April 9, with the AUD/USD pair gaining ground as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).
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Fri, Apr 18
Other
US Senator Van Hollen says he met wrongly deported man in El Salvador
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen said on Thursday he met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongly deported to El Salvador by the administration of Republican President Donald Trump. The senator posted an image with Abrego Garcia on social media platform X."I s...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Following Gold’s Footsteps? Analyst Sets Mid-Term Target At $155,000
As gold continues to set new all-time highs (ATH) – trading at $3,333 per ounce at the time of writing – Bitcoin (BTC) has seen more subdued price action, consolidating in the mid-$80,000 range. However, analysts suggest that the top digital asset may soon mirror gold’s recent momentum. ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals How High The Price Would Be In Altcoin Season
Crypto analyst BarriC has predicted that the XRP price could soon recover and rebound to as high as $3. The analyst also revealed how high the token could reach when the altcoin season begins. XRP Price Eyes Recovery To $3 As Analyst Reveals Target In an X post, BarriC affirmed that the XRP price wi...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum (ETH) Price Could Make New Highs Before May After Bullish Weekly Close, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Set To Follow
Ethereum just lit a fire under the crypto market with its bullish weekly close, signaling what could be a sharp climb toward $5,000 before May. As ETH heats up, it’s not alone, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is catching the same tailwind. Presale phase 4 has started since the third phase sold out more quickly than anticipated. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Technical Analysis
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH ETFs total net assets plummet over 60%; Justin Sun says he won't sell ETH
Ethereum (ETH) traded just below $1,600 on Thursday following a 60% plunge in the total net assets of US spot Ether ETFs. Meanwhile, Tron founder Justin Sun said that he won't sell his ETH holdings despite the sustained downtrend in the top altcoin’s price.
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Fri, Apr 18
