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Tencent-backed China Ruyi raises $302 million in convertible bonds
April 15 (Reuters) - Chinese media firm China Ruyi Holdings 0136.HK said on Tuesday it had raised HK$2.34 billion ($301.74 million) in a convertible bond transaction, defying the current bout of global financial market volatility.The sum was at the low end of the $300 million to $500 million range t...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Data Shows Whales Stay Calm While Bitcoin Climbs—What Are They Waiting For?
Following Bitcoin’s correction dropping to as low as $74,000 earlier this month amid the recent global tariff war, the asset has now begun to see steady recovery with its price hovering above $85,000 after a 10% surge in the past week as President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause affecting all countries ...NewsBTC
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil $65.81/$66.71sup $64.91/$63.79/$63.10Palm oil (3rd month)4,119/4,072 ringgitres 4,176/4,212/4,269 ringgitWTI* $62.85/$63.82sup $60.68/$59.94/$58.74Spot gold$3,240/$3,255sup $3,195/$...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
PRECIOUS-Gold edges higher as markets grapple with tariff uncertainty
April 15 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on Tuesday amid continued uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans and their impact on the global economy.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was up 0.1% at $3,211.49 an ounce, as of 0000 GMT. Bullion hit a record high of $3,245.42 in the pre...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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Series of blasts shake Russia's Kursk near Ukrainian border, Russian Telegram channels report
April 15 (Reuters) - A series of blasts shook the Russian city of Kursk near the border with Ukraine early on Tuesday, Baza and SHOT Telegram channels, which often publish information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported.Both Telegram channels reported that residential...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Economic Indicator
US steps up probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs
April 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is proceeding with probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine and chips is a national security threat, Federal...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
US Cash Crude-Grades mixed as key pipeline remained offline
April 14 (Reuters) - Grades were mixed on Monday, dealers said, as a key pipeline that moves crude from Alberta to U.S. refineries in Illinois, Oklahoma and along the U.S. Gulf Coast remained offline. Pipeline operator South Bow SOBO.TO said it is keeping an eye on inclement weather before...
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Tue, Apr 15
Other
South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty
SEOUL, April 15 (Reuters) - South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Forex
FACTBOX-Brokerages lower Southeast Asia's 2025 economic growth forecast
April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's back-and-forth tariff policies have triggered a flurry of economic growth downgrades for trade-dependent Southeast Asian countries, issued by both brokerage firms and some of the nations themselves.Singapore on Monday lowered its growth forecast...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Suspect in Pennsylvania governor's mansion fire harbored hatred for Shapiro
Suspect used Molotov cocktails to attack governor's mansionBalmer charged with attempted murder, arson and terrorismShapiro's family evacuated by trooper after mansion set on fireSuspect made first court appearance on MondayBy John Shiffman and Andrew HayApril 14 (Reuters) - The suspect in a...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Forex
Brazil fintech Meliuz proposes expanding bitcoin reserves strategy
SAO PAULO, April 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian fintech Meliuz CASH3.SA said on Monday it will propose expanding its bitcoin reserves strategy, aiming to make the cryptocurrency the main strategic asset in the firm's treasury.In a securities filing, Meliuz said it will call a shareholder meeting for M...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
S&P 500's 'death cross' may not be as ominous as it sounds, analysts say
NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - A tariff-induced selloff in the U.S. stock market faces another worry, the "death cross" pattern, but history shows the ominous sounding technical signal may not necessarily mean equities face more significant downside.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks, Treasuries rebound but dollar dips amid tariff uncertainty
BOSTON/LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. shares gained on Monday, while the dollar dipped, after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from U.S. tariffs but President Donald Trump said semiconductor levies were likely.
Commodities
GRAINS-US wheat futures sag on rain forecast; corn down, soy ends mixed
CHICAGO, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat futures fell on Monday, pressured by forecasts for improving weather in dry areas of the Plains production belt and spillover weakness as European wheat futures hit one-year lows, brokers said.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion
Tech stocks including Apple, Dell and ASML riseU.S. to announce tariffs on imported chips this weekCommerce secretary warns of new duties on exempted itemsTrump's shifting tariff policy undermines business, consumer confidenceBy Akash Sriram, Nathan Vifflin April 14 (Reuters) - Big Tech and a...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Economic Indicator
Fed's Bostic: bold moves wouldn't be prudent amid fog of uncertainty
April 14 (Reuters) - Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said on Monday the fog of uncertainty over the Trump administration's tariff and other policies has put the economy into a "big pause" where households and businesses aren't making big investments, and suggest...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Venezuelan tackled by federal agents in dramatic courthouse arrest in February
April 14 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan man currently in immigration detention was arrested in February inside a New Hampshire courthouse by federal agents who tackled him and knocked over a bystander, surveillance footage showed. Arnuel Marquez Colmenarez is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cu...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
