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RAY sees double-digit gains as Raydium unveils new Pumpfun competitor
RAY surged 10% on Wednesday as Raydium revealed its new meme coin launchpad, LaunchLab, a potential competitor to Pump.fun — which also recently unveiled its decentralized exchange (DEX) PumpSwap.
Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
Other
Japan's Zeon aims to decide on US investment by summer, sees rising risk amid Trump tariffs
By Sam Nussey and Ritsuko ShimizuTOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - Japanese chemical company Zeon 4205.T aims to decide by the summer whether to move forward with plans it put on hold to expand production in the United States, its CEO said.Zeon in January froze plans to expand capacity in Texas for produc...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
India eyes ending import tax on US ethane and LPG in trade talks, sources say
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, April 16 (Reuters) - India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade surplus and ease its tariff burden, three sources familiar with the matter said.The proposal ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Oil heads for weekly rise as US adds sanctions on Iran, OPEC cuts
SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Thursday on the prospect of tighter supply after Washington imposed further sanctions to curb Iranian oil trade and as some OPEC producers pledged further output cuts to compensate for pumping above agreed quotas.
Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Forex
FOREX-Dollar slides towards Easter weekend
ECB seen cutting deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Japan says FX not discussed at U.S. trade talksDollar/yen lifts slightly from 7-month lowBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - The dollar looked set to notch a fourth straight weekly loss on Thursday as tariffs drive investors from U.S. asse...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Economic Indicator
US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
US President Donald Trump said trade talk negotiators had made “big progress” following a meeting with Japanese representatives in Washington about the barrage of tariffs he has imposed on global imports, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Everbright Digital Holding Limited Says It Prices IPO Of 1.5 Million Shares At $4.00 Each
April 16 (Reuters) - Everbright Digital Holding Ltd EDHL.O:EVERBRIGHT DIGITAL HOLDING LIMITED ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGEVERBRIGHT DIGITAL HOLDING LTD - PRICES IPO OF 1.5 MILLION SHARES AT $4.00 EACHReuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Is Shiba Inu On Track To Dethrone Dogecoin? Here’s What The Experts Say
A recent poll indicates that financial experts remain skeptical if Shiba Inu is able to overtake Dogecoin in value. The poll, conducted by Finders, surveyed 14 finance experts for their opinion on whether SHIB will ever overtake DOGE in market capitalization. Their findings? A whopping 79% of the to...NewsBTC
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
As Crypto Market Turns Bullish, These 3 Altcoins Are Set to Explode
With the crypto market gaining bullish momentum once again, smart investors are turning their attention to three altcoins primed for major moves in 2025, XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). XRP, trading around $2.3, is benefiting from renewed institutional interest and clearer regulatory standing. ADA, at $0.64, is backed by steady ecosystem growth and […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
Other
Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate
Carney says experience makes him best to negotiate with TrumpPoilievre's Conservatives have raised cost of living, housing issuesQuebec votes often sway election outcomesPollster says Carney surpassed debate expectationsBy David Ljunggren OTTAWA, April 16 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carne...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
PRECIOUS-Gold continues record rally as trade war woes fuel safe-haven demand
April 17 (Reuters) - Gold extended its record rally on Thursday as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid an intensifying global trade conflict between the United States and its trading partners.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was up 0.1% at $3,346.20 an ounce as of 0008 GMT, after touching ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Valero books $1.1 bln impairment, may idle California refinery
April 16 (Reuters) - Valero Energy Corp VLO.N said on Wednesday it was taking a $1.1 billion pre-tax impairment related to its California refineries and told state regulators it would permanently shut or restructure its San Francisco-area refinery in Benicia, California by the end of April 2026.The ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
US Customs raised $500 million from Trump tariffs, much lower than president’s $2 billion per day claim
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seemingly contradicting President Donald Trump’s statement on the daily revenue generated by his latest round of tariffs. According to the agency in a statement to CNBC on Monday, the CBP has collected over $500 million since April 5 under the new reciprocal tariffs, contributing to more than $21 […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
Economic Indicator
Fed's Schmid says patience needed to see how tariffs play out
April 16 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve faces a complicated picture for policy decisions, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeff Schmid said on Wednesday, noting that while he is hearing nervousness about tariffs in the agricultural sector, a recent decline in energy prices may deliver an ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Insignia extends exclusivity window for Bain and CC Capital bids
April 17 (Reuters) - Australia's Insignia Financial IFL.AX said on Thursday that it has extended the exclusivity period by four weeks for both its bidders, Bain Capital and CC Capital Partners, to consider their proposals to acquire the wealth manager.Following the requests of both Bain and CC C...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Other
China's Xi calls on Cambodia to jointly oppose hegemonism, power politics
BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping called on Cambodia to jointly oppose hegemonism, power politics and bloc confrontation, so as to defend the common interests of both countries and other developing countries.Xi urged Cambodia to jointly resist protectionism, and maintain...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
