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Ripple Just Made a Splash With a Huge $1.25 Billion Acquisition. Will It Be a Game Changer for XRP?
It's been quite the year for Ripple, the company behind XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency in the world. President Donald Trump's election victory last November sent the entire crypto sector surging and few have benefited more than XRP. The token had struggled in the years leading u...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Gold miners gain as spot prices scale new record peak
** Gold miners rise premarket, tracking bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= jumps more than 1% to $3,214.92 an ounce after hitting a record high of $3,219.84 on the day, spurred by weak dollar and concerns due to an intensifying trade war** Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Gold ABX.TO, GOLD.N up 2.9% and ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
J.P.Morgan cuts Fluence Energy to 'neutral' on anticipation of slower order growth
** J.P.Morgan downgrades renewable energy storage provider Fluence Energy FLNC.O to "neutral" from "overweight"; cuts PT to $7 from $14 ** Brokerage expects customer uncertainty regarding tariffs to result in subdued orders near term, and notes the U.S. energy storage market like...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Economic Indicator
UK economy beats forecasts in February but Trump tariffs threaten future growth
February's month-on-month GDP growth of 0.5% beats all forecastsLittle reaction from sterling, UK braced for Trump tariff impactJanuary revised up from small contraction to zero growthUK trade deficit lowest since July 2021 as exports to US riseBy David Milliken and Suban AbdullaLONDON, April 11...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Forex
ANALYSIS-Market distress could see trillions of dollar holdings seek currency protection
A fraction of the $33 trillion invested in US markets is protectedDollar distress may force global investors to hedge US holdingsAnalysts estimate trillions of dollars may be sold as part of hedgesJapanese, Aussie lifers and pensions could seek to hedge moreBy Vidya Ranganathan SINGAPORE, April 1...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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China's JD.com to spend 200 billion yuan to help exporters go domestic amid trade war
BEIJING, April 11 (Reuters) - China's e-commerce giant JD.com announced on Friday it will launch a 200 billion yuan ($27.35 billion) fund aimed at helping the country's exporters sell their products domestically, as a U.S.-China trade war intensifies.Beijing on Friday increased its tariffs o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Commodities
China, EU must oppose tariff 'bullying', Xi tells Spanish PM
Xi says China, EU must work together to defend globalisation Says 'no winners' in trade wars, without mentioning TrumpSpanish PM calls for more balanced China-EU relationshipBy Joe Cash and David Latona BEIJING/MADRID, April 11 (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping told Spain's prime m...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Commodities
CORRECTED-China's March Iranian oil imports surge on US sanctions fears
By Siyi Liu and Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, April 10 (Reuters) - China's imports of Iranian oil surged in March as buyers stocked up amid worries that further U.S. sanctions on Tehran could tighten supplies, traders and analysts said.China's oil imports from Iran surpassed 1.8 million barrels p...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
4 Questions Workers Should Ask Before Retiring in a Bear Market
If you're nearing retirement and watching your retirement accounts take a swan dive, I feel your pain. My husband is about 48 months away from his dream retirement date, and while I have no desire to retire, I do want it for him. However, it's impossible to ignore the fact that the U.S. stock market...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
No Need for iPhone Price Hikes: How Apple Can Save Itself Under Trump's Tariff Threat
TradingKey – Analysts at Morgan Stanley have proposed a multi-pronged strategy to help Apple avoid passing these costs on to consumers: expand production in India, revamp its product lineup, and extend installment payment options.
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Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Is Nike Stock a Buy After Increases in Tariffs?
Nike (NYSE: NKE) famously manufactures products outside the United States, which is undesirable given the added tariffs.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
Forex
Is the Global Monetary System Entering a Century-Defining Shift? Dollar Plummets Below 100, as Euro and Yen Surge
TradingKey – This week, the U.S. dollar continued its decline, while traditional safe-haven currencies such asthe Japanese yen, euro, and Swiss franc rallied. Trump’s unpredictable tariff shifts have eroded investor confidence in both the U.S. economy and its government’s credibility.Other
Euro zone bond yields steady after turbulent week for markets
Germany's bond market has been resilient to tariff turmoilEuropean Union ministers meet on Friday to consider next movesECB to decide on rates next ThursdayBy Yadarisa Shabong April 11 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields were stable on Friday after a turbulent week as a temporary pause in some ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Is Ares Capital Stock a Buy Now?
If you're searching for a reliable income stream from your investment portfolio, Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) is one stock that should be on your radar. With an enticing dividend yield of 9.5%, it's hard to ignore.However, Ares Capital hasn't escaped the turbulence of the recent stock market fluctuat...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
US STOCKS-US stock futures fall as China strikes back with steep tariffs
Futures down: Dow 0.27%, S&P 500 0.28%, Nasdaq 0.29% April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, escalating a trade war that could disrupt global trade and trigger an economic downturn.China's move comes after U.S...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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REFILE-TIMELINE-Hong Kong's rocky democratic road under Chinese rule
By Jessie Pang, James Pomfret HONG KONG, April 11 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's main opposition Democratic Party is considering disbanding amid a years-long national security crackdown by China after mass pro-democracy protests in 2019.Following is a timeline of key events in the democratic develop...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
