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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.2% lower at C$1.3896 to the greenback, or 71.96 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3851 to 1.3915.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Kraken Prepares To Expand Trading Offerings Beyond Crypto To Stocks And ETFs
Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, is expanding its services beyond digital assets as the company navigates continued positive regulatory developments and prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO) early next year. According to Monday’s announcement...Bitcoinist
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Westfield Specialty International launches reinsurance division
By Michael JonesApril 15 - (The Insurer) - Westfield Specialty International has launched a reinsurance division with Chris Gray appointed as divisional director, the company said on Tuesday.Gray will report to Jeremy Shallow, chief underwriting officer at Westfield Specialty International.London-ba...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Cytokinetics falls after rival Bristol Myers' heart drug fails trial
** Shares of drug developer Cytokinetics CYTK.O fall 3.7% to $38.35 premarket** Rival Bristol Myers Squibb BMY.N said late on Monday its drug, mavacamten, to treat a type of heart disease did not significantly improve functional capacity and symptoms in patients, failing to meet the main goals of a ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Lucid says it is on track to enter midsize electric SUV market next year
Company says teams focusing on launch of midsize SUVPrepares assembly lines, vendor collaborationsPlans to mitigate tariff impact with US supplier agreementsBy Abhirup Roy and Akash Sriram April 15 (Reuters) - Lucid LCID.O is on track to launch its midsize electric SUV in 2026, company executives...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Former US labor officials urge contractors to stand firm on DEI
Open letter to firms employing a fifth of U.S. workersCall Trump administration's DEI attacks 'legally unsound'Say fixing discrimination, collecting data still lawfulTrump administration has called DEI efforts 'wasteful'By Simon Jessop and Richa Naidu April 15 (Reuters) - A gr...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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DIARY-Political and General News Events from April 15
April 15 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY -------...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Morgan Stanley sees modest upside for TSMC amid Q1 analyst meeting this week
Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) analysts expect shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) (TWO:5425) (TSMC) to see volatility following the company’s upcoming Q1 analyst meetInvesting.com
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Applied Digital down after Q3 revenue miss, brokerage cut PTs
** Cryptocurrency data center Applied Digital APLD.O stock down 10.2% at $4.8 premarket after Q3 revenue miss, co to sell cloud services business** H.C. Wainwright lowers PT to $7 from $12 to adjust for reduced revenue from cloud services** Brokerage reiterates 'buy' rating, expects step-up ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
China orders officials to halt all Boeing orders, next trade war weapon
China has instructed its airlines to suspend all new Boeing aircraft orders and deliveries. The directive, which also includes halting purchases of aircraft parts and equipment from American manufacturers, is part of Beijing’s retaliation against US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. According to a Tuesday Bloomberg exclusive, Boeing Co. is now in the crosshairs […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Miller names Munich Re's Zeleny as global head of origination
By Michael JonesApril 15 - (The Insurer) - Miller has appointed Judith Zeleny as global head of origination, strategic advisory in its reinsurance practice, the company said on Tuesday.In her new role, Zeleny will report to Miller's head of reinsurance and capital, Shaun Sinniah.Zeleny has joine...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Economic Indicator
INSTANT VIEW-Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March
TORONTO, April 15 (Reuters) - Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.3% in March from 2.6% in February, helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices.Analysts had expected inflation to remain at 2.6% Market reaction: CAD/Link: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250415/dq2...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Acrisure Re hires Romeo to expand Bermuda presence
By Aidan GregoryApril 15 - (The Insurer) - Acrisure Re, the reinsurance division of Acrisure, has appointed Roman Romeo as president and head of its Bermuda operations, the company said on Tuesday.Romeo, who joined on April 7, is based in Bermuda and reports to Michael Cross, president of Acrisure R...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
