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KKR names David Petraeus as chair of Mideast business
April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm KKR KKR.N on Monday said it has appointed David Petraeus as the chairman of its middle east business, and has set up an investment team in the region under the leadership of Julian Barratt-Due.Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Stocks
Analysts see impact on CSL's operations on possible US pharma tariffs
** Analysts at UBS and Bell Potter say they expect pharmaceutical firm CSL CSL.AX to be impacted if U.S. tariffs take hold** U.S. President Trump said that pharmaceutical imports, currently exempt from tariffs, will face "major" levy soon** "We would not be surprised to see incentives fo...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Commodities
Russian moratorium on energy strikes will depend on Putin, Kremlin says
April 14 (Reuters) - The decision whether to extend the U.S-brokered moratorium on strikes on energy facilities by both Russia and Ukraine will depend on President Vladimir Putin and possible talks with the U.S., TASS agency cited Kremlin's spokesman as saying on Monday. "The moratorium was ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Forex
China's yuan slips as tariff uncertainty casts cloud over outlook
Yuan slips again after bouncing off 2007 lowMidpoint guidance set at weakest since September 2023Authorities seen continuing to lean against excessive weaknessGoldman Sachs maintains yuan forecast in range of 7.30-7.35 SHANGHAI, April 14 (Reuters) - The yuan fell against the dollar on Monday, fol...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Other
Former South Korean mayor of Daegu city announces bid for president
SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) - Hong Joon-pyo, the ex-mayor of the South Korean city of Daegu, announced his bid for the presidency on Monday.South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, after former president Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment stemming from a December martial law declaration w...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Other
Russia says its defence units destroy 52 Ukrainian drones overnight
April 14 (Reuters) - Russia's air defence units destroyed 52 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defence ministry said on social media on Monday. Thirty-three of the drones were downed over the border Bryansk region, 10 over the Oryol region, and the rest over the regions of Kursk, Tula, Kal...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Other
KKR Appoints General David Petraeus As Chairman Of Middle East
April 14 (Reuters) - KKR :KKR - APPOINTS GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS AS CHAIRMAN OF MIDDLE EASTKKR - ESTABLISHES DEDICATED INVESTMENT TEAM IN REGIONKKR - ESTABLISHMENT OF DEDICATED INVESTMENT TEAM IN REGION LED BY JULIAN BARRATT-DUEReuters
Mon, Apr 14
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Rises Steadily—But Can the Rally Hold This Time??
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $82,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating gains and might attempt to clear the $85,850 resistance. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $83,200 zone. The price is trading above $82,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break abo...NewsBTC
Mon, Apr 14
Stocks
Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he doesn't think a foreign company should control U.S. Steel X.N, repeating comments made last week that dimmed hopes for the $15 billion bid by Japan's Nippon Steel 5401.T to buy the U.S. firm. Trump...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Forex
Australia, New Zealand dollars rebound like trade war never happened
SYDNEY, April 14 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars have recouped all of the losses since April 2 when President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on the rest of world, sinking financial markets and triggering an exodus from U.S. assets. Now that Trump has exempted electronics ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Stocks
Australian gold stocks retreat from record highs as bullion dips
** Australian gold stocks .AXGD trade up 1.4% at 12,177.30 points** Stocks pare early gains after rising as much as 2% to a record high of 12,254.40 points** Sub-index on track for a third session of gains, if current trend holds** Gold prices drop as U.S. President Donald Trump eased trade tensions...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Economic Indicator
INSIGHT-How China went from courting Trump to ‘never yield’ tariff defiance
After unsuccessfully courting Trump, Beijing takes hardline stance on tradeChina orders foreign affairs and commerce officials to cancel vacationsTrump says China has panickedChina tried to rally international support against tariffs BEIJING/WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - China has put civilian...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Technical Analysis
Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple: BTC is on the verge of a breakout while ETH and XRP stabilize
Bitcoin (BTC) price approaches its key resistance level at $85,000 on Monday; a breakout indicates a bullish trend ahead. Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) found support around their key levels last week, suggesting a recovery is in the cards.
Economic Indicator
Australian Dollar holds gains following China’s trade balance data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, supported by improved risk sentiment. The AUD/USD pair rose after US President Donald Trump announced less severe tariffs late Sunday on Chinese imports, including semiconductors and electronics.
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Mon, Apr 14
Commodities
China's March copper imports fall as higher US prices attract more shipments
SHANGHAI, April 14 (Reuters) - China's imports of unwrought copper and copper products in March declined 1.4% from a year earlier to 467,000 metric tons, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Monday.For the first three months in 2025, copper imports were down 5.2% at 1.37 mil...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Economic Indicator
Vietnam tells firms to tighten control on origins of goods and materials
HANOI, April 14 (Reuters) - Vietnam has told firms to tighten controls on the origins of goods and materials and to tackle fraud, according to a ministry document that was seen by Reuters, as the country tries to avoid being hit with a 46% tariff rate by the Trump administration.The ministry also to...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Commodities
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - April 14
April 13 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.The Times- Providence Equity Partners, an American private equity firm advised by Lord Coe, has fallen short of its investm...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
