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US citizen killed after hijacking plane in Belize, 3 injured, ABC News says
BELIZE CITY, April 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen hijacked a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday at knifepoint, injuring three other passengers before being shot and killed, ABC News reported.ABC News, citing police, said the assailant wanted to be taken out of the country and demanded more ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Whales Offload 143,000 ETH In One Week – More Selling Ahead?
Ethereum is trading around the $1,600 level after several days of failed attempts to reclaim higher prices. Bulls are showing signs of life, but their momentum remains weak as bearish pressure continues to dominate the market. Despite a brief recovery bounce last week, Ethereum’s broader struc...NewsBTC
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index Edges Toward Positive Territory, Investor Optimism Recovering?
After persistent bearish pressure on Wednesday, Bitcoin’s price witnessed a brief upward move to the $85,000 threshold as buying interest slowly increased. Despite waning price movements, key metrics like the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index have started to improve as it moves closer to positive...Bitcoinist
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
US natgas prices hold at 10-week low on forecasts for mild weather through early May
U.S. LNG export feedgas on track to hit record high in AprilU.S. gas output on track to hit record high in AprilU.S. gas storage about 4% below five-year averageBy Scott DiSavino April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures held at a 10-week low on Thursday ahead of the long Good Friday holiday ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Apple CEO spoke with Lutnick about tariff impact on iPhone prices, Washington Post says
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O CEO Tim Cook spoke with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick last week about the potential impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on iPhone prices, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the phone call.Trump l...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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QUOTES-Trump says Powell termination can't come fast enough
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough", while calling for the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates. Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, reiterated his st...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Forex
COLUMN-Risk of Powell firing is too big to price: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 17 (Reuters) - Just like a global trade war, the dismissal of the chair of the Federal Reserve by the U.S. President is an event investors know will be unequivocally bad for markets. But it is also a risk that is too far-reaching to properly quantify, meaning...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Inside Debt - April 17
(Inside Debt will not be published on Friday, April 18, on account of the Good Friday holiday) To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click here You can read Inside Debt via TOPNEWS Fixed Income page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at: h...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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US military strikes Yemen's Ras Isa fuel port
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The United States' military struck the western Yemeni fuel port of Ras Isa on Thursday, the U.S. Central Command said in a post on X, citing the "destruction" of the port."Today, U.S. forces took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-ba...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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TREASURIES-Yields tick higher ahead of Easter long weekend
U.S. Treasury yields tick higher amid market calmFed officials see no immediate rate change amid uncertaintyTrump criticizes Powell, calls for interest rate cutsJapan and China increased Treasury holdings in FebruaryBy Alden Bentley NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - Yields on U.S. Treasuries edged h...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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What to Watch in the Week Ahead and on Monday, April 21
(U.S. and Canada markets are closed on Friday, April 18, for Good Friday)ON MONDAYFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is scheduled to appear on CNBC for an interview.REST OF THE WEEKAs the earnings season picks up pace, technology giants take centerstage with investors watching...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Forestar Group hits two year low after Q2 rev miss, lowered FY forecast
** Shares of residential lot developer Forestar Group FOR.N fall nearly 5% to two year low of $18.14 after co misses Q2 revenue estimate and cuts its FY revenue forecast ** Co reports Q2 rev of $351 mln vs analysts' estimate of $379.6 mln, according to LSEG data ** FOR reports lower Q2 E...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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U.S. Treasury bond doomsdayers need to take a step back, CIBC economist says
Investing.com -- Bonds are in charge. This is the sentiment being relayed by market participants recently as they digest the impacts of President Trump's trade policy. In fact, the bond market was gInvesting.com
Thu, Apr 17
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US says Chinese satellite firm is supporting Houthi attacks on US interests
WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Thursday accused a Chinese firm, Chang Guang Satellite Technology, of directly supporting attacks on U.S. interests by Iran-backed Houthi fighters.Earlier, the Financial Times cited U.S. officials as saying that the satellite company, lin...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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TIMELINE-Google's journey from dorm to internet dominance
April 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized digital advertising markets, paving the way for a break up of the internet empire that was started out of a Stanford University dormitory nearly 27 years ago. Google's platform for advertisers, closely tie...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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GTCR set to reap handsome windfall from Worldpay's $24.25 billion sale
By David French and Milana Vinn NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - Private equity firm GTCR is poised to garner a return of about two times its investment in Worldpay, after the sale of its 55% stake in the payments processor to Global Payments, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.Such a...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Why $500 In Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Could Net You Higher Rewards Than $5,000 In Cardano This Year
Cardano (ADA) remains a respected name in crypto, but its upside in 2025 appears limited compared to emerging players. Meanwhile, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is generating serious buzz with bold projections and a fast-growing DeFi ecosystem. Those involved in the altcoin presale are purchasing MUTM tokens at a price of $0.025, with the platform raising a […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
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Soccer-Jeep set to return as Juventus shirt sponsor in cheaper deal, sources say
Jeep in talks to pay almost 25 million euros annually'Visit Detroit' logo also set to appear on Juventus jerseyDeals set to end season-long main sponsorship hiatus Jeep had been Juventus main sponsor for over a decadeJuventus confirms ongoing discussionsBy Giulio Piovaccari and Elvira Pollin...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Forex
FOREX-Dollar benefits from selling exhaustion, ECB cuts rates
ECB cuts deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Investors focused on US trade talksDollar benefits from selling exhaustionBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar gained on Thursday after its recent weakness across peer currencies appeared exhausted for the time being, while the euro...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
