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German finance minister: EU is ready to respond if trade talks with U.S. unsuccessful
BERLIN, April 11 (Reuters) - The European Union will be ready to respond to U.S. tariffs if negotiations with the United States do not work, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Friday. "The U.S. side has to be aware that if negotiations do not work, then we will have another di...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Cryptocurrencies
BNB Chain testnet implements Lorentz hard fork ahead of mainnet upgrade
BNB Chain, a blockchain created by Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by daily traded volume, has successfully implemented the Lorentz hard fork upgrade on its test networks, marking significant milestones in its efforts to improve network performance.
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Fri, Apr 11
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NEWSMAKER-Iran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war
Abbas Araqchi leads high-stakes talks with US on new nuclear dealScepticism reigns given history of enmity, mistrustTrump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran if no dealIran's clerical establishment trusts Araqchi's diplomatic prowess - 'right person at right time' By Parisa Hafezi...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Siemens says executive, family killed in New York helicopter crash
April 11 (Reuters) - Germany's Siemens said on Friday that Agustin Escobar, the company's global CEO for its Rail Infrastructure division, was killed with his family in a New York helicopter crash on Thursday."We are deeply saddened by the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Could CRISPR Therapeutics Become the Next Vertex Pharmaceuticals?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is a great example of biotech success. The company has built a cystic fibrosis (CF) empire, bringing in billions of dollars in revenue annually, and now is even expanding into other promising billion-dollar opportunities. It recently won approval for a non-opioi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Indian electronics products makers rise on government nod to PLI scheme
** Dixon Technologies DIXO.NS, Kaynes Technology KAYN.NS and Amber Enterprises AMBE.NS rise 7.5%, 5% and 5.8%, respectively** Indian government approves production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics components, with a 229 bln-rupee ($2.66 bln) outlay** Scheme offers turnover-linked, capex...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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EU's Kallas: EU countries committed over 23 bln euros for Ukraine so far in 2025
BRUSSELS, April 11 (Reuters) - European countries have so far committed over 23 billion euros ($26.13 billion) for Ukraine military aid this year, a higher amount than last year, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday.($1 = 0.8804 euros)Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Russia's top diplomat hails US-Russia prisoner swaps amid reports of Trump envoy visit
MOSCOW, April 11 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that prisoner swaps between Russia and the U.S. helped to cement trust between the two countries at a time when they are trying to rebuild their ties. A Russian-American spa-worker Ksenia Karelina, who had been senten...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Here's the Average Stock Market Return in the Last 10 Years and What Wall Street Expects in 2025
Collectively, about 5,500 companies are listed between the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Many of those companies are included in major stock market indexes designed to measure various aspects of ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
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Taiwan's Vanguard to hasten construction of Singapore fab plant
By Wen-Yee LeeTAIPEI, April 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan chip maker Vanguard International Semiconductor 5347.TWO said on Friday it will speed construction of its 12-inch fab in Singapore because of geopolitical risks, as customers seek more options to make chips outside China. Construction of the plant, p...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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JPMorgan analyst says he now tempers public comments on US tariffs
By Scott Murdoch April 11 (Reuters) - A senior JPMorgan JPM.N Asset Management investment strategist said he has held back on some of his public comments on U.S. tariffs due to concerns about the impact his full opinions would have on his colleagues and on the Wall Street bank.In a webinar titled...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
South African rand stages cautious recovery, tariff and coalition worries linger
JOHANNESBURG, April 11 (Reuters) - The rand gained in early trade on Friday, making a cautious recovery after this week's global tariff turmoil, but worries lingered over U.S. President Donald Trump's next trade move and over whether South Africa's coalition government might split.At 072...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Commodities
Gold price hovers near all-time highs due to increased safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) continues to climb for the fourth straight session, hovering near a fresh all-time high of $3,220 per troy ounce, reached on Friday. The precious metal is gaining momentum as a weaker US Dollar makes it more affordable for foreign currency holders.
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Fri, Apr 11
Cryptocurrencies
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) To Surpass Tron (TRX) and Chainlink (LINK) With Revolutionary DeFi Features
As the crypto market reshapes in 2025, two established giants, Tron (TRX) at $0.23 and Chainlink (LINK) at $11, are facing a bold new challenger rising from the DeFi frontier. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is captivating top analysts and early investors with its real-world lending infrastructure, advanced automation, and radically accessible yield mechanics. Phase 4 of […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 11
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Brokers' use of London market follow facilities grows as more syndicates offer tracker capacity
By Henry GaleApril 11 - (The Insurer) - Several brokers have expanded their follow facilities or launched new initiatives in recent months, as enhanced underwriting starts to streamline the placement process in the London market.Howden last week became the latest broker to announce a tracker facilit...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Currencies firm as mighty dollar sinks; stocks subdued on tariff jitters
Currencies firm against a soft dollarSingapore dollar at 5-month highAsia EM equities find footing in afternoon tradeSingapore central bank to ease next week - Reuters pollXi Jinping to visit Southeast Asia next weekBy Sameer Manekar April 11 (Reuters) - Asian currencies rose against the dollar o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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UK toy maker Character Group withdraws annual forecast, citing US tariffs
April 11 (Reuters) - Britain's Character Group CCT.L withdrew its annual forecast on Friday, as the manufacturer of popular children's brands such as "Peppa Pig" and "Teletubbies" said it expects the effects of U.S. tariffs on China to be felt in the second half.Still, the ch...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
