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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 11
April 11 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening up on Friday, with futures FFIc1 up 1.06%. * BP: BP BP.L said that reported first quarter upstream production is expected to be lower compared to the previous quarter.* SHEIN: Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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German finance minister warns of market uncertainty even after U.S. tariff suspension
FRANKFURT, April 11 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause trade tariffs for dozens of countries for 90 days may add to uncertainty and keep markets and company executives on edge."What remains is the uncertainty, whic...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Amazon-backed More Retail plans India IPO next year, betting on its hybrid model
By Praveen Paramasivam April 11 (Reuters) - Amazon-backed More Retail, a key player in India's food and staples market, plans to go public next year and double its store count in five as shoppers keep turning to supermarkets and online buying for daily groceries, a top executive told Reuters....Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Commodities
Spain's Sanchez calls for more balanced relationship between EU, China during visit
MADRID, April 11 (Reuters) - Spain favours a more balanced relationship between the European Union and China based on negotiations to resolve differences and cooperation in areas of common interest, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday in Beijing after meeting with Chinese President X...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Australian shares end week in the red as tariff blitz dents sentiment
AXJO falls 0.3% in the weekHealth stocks post worst week since mid-February Energy stocks down 1.8%By Rajasik Mukherjee April 11 (Reuters) - Australian shares closed lower on Friday, ending a turbulent week dominated by U.S.-China trade tensions, as tit-for-tat tariffs fuelled global uncertainty ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: futures up to end hectic week
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES UP TO END HECTIC WEEKEuropean equity futures are heading higher in early trade at the end of a tumult...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Hong Kong, China shares bounce on chip rally, potential state support
HONG KONG, April 11(Reuters) - Hong Kong and China stocks reversed earlier declines on Friday and narrowed the week's losses, thanks to rally led by chip shares and potential state buying, despite the escalating trade war with the U.S.The Hang Seng Index .HSI jumped more than 2% in afternoon tra...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Cryptocurrencies
Kaiko Report Highlights Key Drivers of Q1 Crypto Market Decline and Outlook for Q2
Bitcoin and other crypto assets faced headwinds in the first quarter of 2025 as global economic tensions intensified. After a strong start to the year driven by optimism over President Donald Trump’s return and supportive macroeconomic expectations, the crypto market struggled with a sharp drop in t...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 11
Cryptocurrencies
Pakistan Taps Surplus Power to Enter Bitcoin Mining Race—Here’s What’s at Stake
Pakistan is reportedly looking into utilizing its surplus electricity to support domestic Bitcoin mining operations and AI data centers, according to a recent Reuters report. The plan aims to convert unutilized energy resources into productive use amid the country’s ongoing challenges with high elec...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 11
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Lucid to acquire select Arizona-based Nikola facilities and assets
April 11 (Reuters) - Lucid Group LCID.O on Friday said it will acquire select Arizona-based facilities and assets previously belonging to bankrupt electric and hydrogen-powered truckmaker Nikola Corp NKLAQ.PK.The transaction does not include the acquisition of Nikola's business, customer base, ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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JGB curve steepens amid worries about Japan's financial health
TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) - The yield curve on Japanese government bonds (JGBs) steepened on Friday as investors sold super-long maturities amid worries about Japan's financial health, as the country seeks measures to cope with the impact of U.S. tariffs.The 20-year JGB yield JP20YTN=JBTC rose 6...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Lucid To Acquire Select Facilities And Assets Previously Belonging To Nikola Corporation
April 11 (Reuters) - Lucid Group Inc LCID.O:LUCID TO ACQUIRE SELECT FACILITIES AND ASSETS PREVIOUSLY BELONGING TO NIKOLA CORPORATION, WILL EXTEND OFFERS TO 300+ FORMER NIKOLA EMPLOYEESLUCID GROUP INC - TO OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO 300+ FORMER NIKOLA EMPLOYEESLUCID GROUP INC - TO TAKE OVER NIKOLA'S COO...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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RPT-EXCLUSIVE-From Daikin to Samsung, companies fight Modi over e-waste policy
Electronics firms protest India e-waste pricing mandateJapan's Daikin among companies suing India govt over measuresIndia sets pricing for recyclers to help sector, curb pollutionInformal sector handles most e-waste recycling in IndiaBy Aditya Kalra, Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI, April 11 (Reu...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Commodities
GRAINS-Corn heads for biggest weekly gain since May 2023
CANBERRA, April 11 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures rose on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly gain in nearly two years after U.S. President Donald Trump paused some of his tariff increases and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) tightened its supply outlook.Soybean futures were...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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BP Expects Lower Upstream Production In 1Q25 Compared To 4Q24
April 11 (Reuters) - BP PLC BP.L:1Q25 BP TRADING STATEMENTEXPECTS LOWER UPSTREAM PRODUCTION IN 1Q25 COMPARED TO 4Q24EXPECTS NET DEBT TO INCREASE BY $4 BILLION IN 1Q25EXPECTS FLAT REALIZATIONS IN OIL PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS SEGMENT IN Q1FY REPORTED UPSTREAM PRODUCTION TO BE LOWER AND UNDERLYING U...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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AI can reduce loss ratios by 3%: BCG
By Aidan GregoryApril 11 - (The Insurer) - P&C insurers that embed AI across their workflows can unlock material competitive advantages including reducing loss ratios by around 3%, a report by U.S. management consultant Boston Consulting Group said on Friday.BCG said its AI work with U.S. and UK...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Italy - Factors to watch on April 11
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.ECONOMYA week of turbulence unleashed by U.S. President ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
