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EXCLUSIVE-Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact
US tariffs, market volatility risk hurting economy, Japan finance minister saysJapan to closely communicate with US on FX, Kato saysNo comment on what will be discussed at talks with BessentJapan's Katsunobu Kato speaks to Reuters before US meetingsBy Takaya Yamaguchi, Leika Kihara and Makiko Ya...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Prices inch up on lower renewables forecast
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices inched up on Thursday morning as temperatures and renewables generation are set to dip at the weekend, amid quietening trade ahead of the Easter period.Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Take Five: Lasting damage
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - As financial markets try to move past tariff fears, attention turns to what China will do to buffer its economy and how corporate America and business activity globally is holding up.The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring meetings take place in Washington ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy With $25 and Hold for the Long Run
Developing artificial intelligence (AI) software from scratch requires billions of dollars in infrastructure and chips, mountains of data, and extensive technical expertise. The majority of businesses can't string all three ingredients together, especially if they aren't in the technology industry, ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - April 17
April 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is weighing penalties that would block DeepSeek from buying U.S. technology and...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Stock Market Whiplash: 5 Moves to Protect Your Portfolio Now
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), and the Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have been surprising investors daily with their movements, shifting rapidly according to news regarding President Donald Trump's tariff plans. The president earlier in the month ann...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Economic Indicator
EUR/USD corrects ahead of ECB interest rate decision
EUR/USD declines to near 1.1350 during European trading hours on Thursday. The major currency pair edges lower ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision, which will be announced at 12:15 GMT.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Is AGNC Investment Stock a Buy Now?
At around 17%, AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) has one of the highest dividend yields around. While that is certainly attractive for income-oriented investors, the bigger question is whether or not the stock is a buy. After all, yields that high can sometimes be a red flag.Navigating a complicated en...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Before April 24?
Earnings season is about to get into full swing. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) will lead the charge when it reports on April 24 after markets close. The technology conglomerate that owns Google, YouTube, and Android is one of the largest companies in the world by market capitalization, valued at $1.95 tri...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
ASIA COFFEE-Domestic coffee prices edge up in Vietnam, Indonesia flips to discount
By Phuong Nguyen and Mas Alini ArifinHANOI, April 17 (Reuters) - Coffee bean prices in Vietnam rose this week as focus shifted to tight supplies after a temporary pause on U.S. tariffs, while beans in Indonesia flipped to a discount, traders said on Thursday.Farmers in the Central Highlands, Vietnam...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles climb on strong Mideast inflows
By Jeslyn LerhSINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Onshore fuel oil stockpiles at key trading hub Singapore rose for a second straight week, supported by strong inflows of Middle Eastern supply, data showed on Thursday. Residual fuel inventories STKRS-SIN were at 22.9 million barrels (about 3.6 million m...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows
CFO says higher US prices will "fully offset" tariffsSays China remains weak, no sign of major improvementQ1 sales limited by production Hermes this week became the world's most valuable luxury company By Mimosa Spencer and Tassilo Hummel PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - France's Herme...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
This Super-Safe High-Yield Stock Just Extended Its Dividend Growth Streak to 63 Years in a Row
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) continues to treat its investors like royalty. The healthcare behemoth recently gave them another raise, increasing its dividend payment by 4.8%. That extended its dividend growth streak to an impressive 63 years in a row, keeping it in the elite group of Dividend Kings...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
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Soccer-Leeuwarden liberation celebration shirt stirs Canadians
AMSTERDAM, April 17 (Reuters) - Dutch club Cambuur Leeuwarden have been overwhelmed by sales of a specially designed jersey they will wear later this month to mark the 80th anniversary of the city’s freedom from Nazi occupation.Troops of the Royal Canadian Dragoons liberated Leeuwarden on April 15, ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Finally, a Little Good News for Tesla Investors
After years of being a high-flying stock with strong sales growth, it could be argued this is the worst investors have felt about Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) ever. While the EV maker still dominates the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market in overall volume and market share, it also posted its first-ever glob...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Economic Indicator
Greece's February current account deficit shrinks
ATHENS, April 17 - Greece's current account deficit stood at 2.49 billion euros ($2.83 billion) in February, down from a deficit of 3.06 billion euros in the same month in 2024, data from the Bank of Greece showed on Thursday. ($1 = 0.8788 euros)Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
US Exchanges Are Regaining Bitcoin Volume Dominance: What Happened Last Time
On-chain data shows the US-based exchanges have seen a reversal in their Bitcoin volume dominance. Here’s what this trend led to last time. Bitcoin US Vs Off-Shore Ratio Has Been Rising Recently As pointed out by CryptoQuant author Axel Adler Jr in a new post on X, the US vs. Off-Shore Ratio i...Bitcoinist
Thu, Apr 17
