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Here's How New Tariffs Could Be One More Reason to Buy Bitcoin
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) isn't as safe as holding cash when economic times get tough. As a cryptocurrency, it's volatile, and it's nearly impossible to use it to buy something you might actually need, like a burrito.But, in the case of how the economy will respond to the tariffs proposed by the Trump a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
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Swiss government approves $37.7 mln contribution to UN development agency
April 9 (Reuters) - The Swiss government approved a contribution of 31.8 million Swiss francs ($37.7 million) to the United Nations development agency (UNDP), it said in a statement on Wednesday. "These contributions are part of Switzerland's ongoing efforts to promote sustainable developmen...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Economic Indicator
RBNZ cuts rates, signals more easing ahead – ING
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand delivered a widely expected rate cut and opened the door to further easing as trade tensions weigh on the outlook. With AUD and NZD under pressure, any sign of de-escalation between China and the US could offer much-needed relief.
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback, sources say
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON/ATHENS, April 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting U.S. ports after a flood of negative feedback from industries that said the idea could be economically devast...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Chess-Niemann gone AWOL as Freestyle Paris Grand Slam underway
By Julien Pretot PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - Hans Niemann, the chess grandmaster at the heart of an alleged cheating scandal, has yet to provide an explanation on his late withdrawal from the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris.Niemann, who was accused of cheating by world number one Magnus Carlsen in 2...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Sutton National and Bamboo renew reinsurance program with cat bond and sidecar
By Isha MaratheApril 8 - (The Insurer) - California homeowners MGA Bamboo and its fronting carrier Sutton National have renewed Bamboo's reinsurance program, which involved the closing of the Greengrove Re Ltd Series 2025-1 catastrophe bond and the execution and funding of the Greenshoots Re Lt...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
The Nasdaq Just Moved From a Correction to a Bear Market. Here's How Long It Could Last.
Last week marked a sell-off not seen since the pandemic-induced market crash of 2020. In just two days (Thursday and Friday), the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) fell 10.7%, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tumbled 9.9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) slipped 8.8%.The sell...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Other
After tariffs, French business lobby says it got it wrong on Trump
PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - The leader of the main French business federation, Patrick Martin, said on Wednesday he had got it wrong on U.S. President Donald Trump, saying French firms who applauded pro-business policies in January did not imagine he would go ahead with tariffs.Trump stunned business...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
EU countries set to approve first retaliation against U.S. tariffs
EU retaliation only against U.S. steel and aluminium tariffsEU plans 25% tariff on U.S. motorcycles, poultry, fruit importsTrump's broader tariffs take effect on WednesdayBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - European Union countries are expected to approve on Wednesday the bloc&...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock That Could Soar Thanks to Trump's Tariffs
It's a tough time to be an investor right now. New tariff policies from the Trump administration have investors rattled, and the declines seen across the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are becoming more disorienting by the day. As of this writing (April 7), the Nasdaq has dropped by 20% this year whil...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Technical Analysis
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Closely watching market moves with high sense of urgency
Following the meeting between the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday, Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister For International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said on Wednesday, they are “closely watching market
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Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
This Fintech Just Quadrupled: What OppFi's CEO Says About the Road Ahead
OppFi's (NYSE:OPFI) stock has surged from $2.50 to $10 in under a year -- but is the rally just getting started? In this exclusive interview, CEO Todd Schwarz breaks down what's fueling the fintech company's explosive growth, how it's using artificial intelligence (AI) to scale smarter, and why he b...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Supply In Loss Hits Almost 50%: How Bitcoin, XRP Compare
On-chain data shows Dogecoin has seen almost a majority of its supply dip into loss. Here’s how other top coins like Bitcoin and XRP compare. Dogecoin & Other Major Coins Have All Seen A Decline In Profitability In a new thread on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has shared an upda...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Warren Buffett and 8 Other Billionaires Have $8.5 Billion Invested in This Incredible Stock
Investors looking for stock ideas may be wise to follow what some of the wealthiest money managers in the world are doing. Luckily, it's easy to see what many of them have been up to recently thanks to required filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).It's rare for a lot of billiona...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Fresnillo rises on Citi raising PT, citing steady silver production
** Shares of miner Fresnillo FRES.L rise as much as 2.6% to 885p, among top gainers on FTSE 100 .FTSE** Citi Group raises PT to 1050p from 950p, representing an upside of 17.90% as of last close** Brokerage says steady silver production likely to continue across operations in Q1 and gold is expected...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
