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Fed minutes may show scope of tariff debate ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'
Key readout from March 18-19 meeting may be eclipsed by scope of latest tariffsFed officials saw rising 'uncertainty' even before Trump's April 2 declarationPolicymakers in March expected two interest rate cuts in 2025; markets now see fourBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reut...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Forex
RPT-COLUMN-Yuan may be cat among FX pigeons: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - Currency markets have struggled all year to decide whether Washington's trade war is good or bad for the U.S dollar. Beijing may make up their minds for them.Whatever President Donald Trump plans next in his worldwide 'reciprocal' tariff attac...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Viola Davis makes younger self proud as US president in 'G20'
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, April 9 (Reuters) - For Viola Davis, seeing her first images of a "badass Black woman on television" when she was growing up became an inspiration for her role as the U.S. president in the thriller film "G20." The 1974 American crime drama series ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
US senator to hold up Trump cybersecurity nominee, citing telecom 'cover up'
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden plans to put a hold on Donald Trump's appointee for the U.S. cybersecurity agency, citing what the Oregon senator called a "multi-year cover up" of serious vulnerabilities in the U.S. telecommunication...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
RPT-ANALYSIS-Sharp US bond selloff revives flashbacks of COVID-era 'dash-for-cash'
Margin calls, need for liquidity exacerbate bond selloffUnwinding of basis trade reminds investors of 2020 market crashSwap spreads tighten sharply, signaling selling pressureBy Davide Barbuscia and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) - A violent U.S. Treasury selloff, evoking th...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Chevron to 'triple-frac' half of Permian oil wells in 2025 to cut costs, time
Chevron's triple-frac cuts well completion time by 25%Technique reduces costs per well by 12%Triple-frac requires 60% more water and sand per dayBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, April 9 - U.S. oil major Chevron CVX.N plans to increase the use of a technique that allows it to fracture subterranean rock...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Czech finance minister sees impact of U.S. tariffs through euro zone, not directly
PRAGUE, April 9 (Reuters) - The direct impact of U.S. import tariffs on the Czech Republic will be small, given that the United States accounts for about 2.9% of Czech exports, and around 4% including re-exports, Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura said on Wednesday.Stanjura told a news conferenc...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Wall Street Titan Jamie Dimon Just Gave a Big Warning on the Stock Market. And Trump's Tariffs Are Only Part of It.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon is one of the most respected voices on Wall Street.Dimon leads the nation's largest bank by assets, and he successfully steered JPMorgan Chase through the great financial crisis without needing a bailout. The company and Wall Street anal...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Other
UK's Reeves says she still intends to keep fiscal rules for whole parliamentary term
LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday she still intended to stick to her self-imposed fiscal rules until the end of the government's term of office in 2029, despite the current global economic turmoil. Asked by a reporter if the government's fis...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Naftogaz says it restored half of gas production damaged in February's Russian strikes
April 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine's state and oil gas company Naftogaz has restored 50% of its gas production capacity damaged in Russian long-range strikes this February, Roman Chumak, the company's CEO, said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
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Wed, Apr 9
Forex
Yuan falls to 2007 lows as US tariffs on China kick in
Onshore yuan closes at lowest since 2007 Offshore yuan bounces after sliding to record low overnight Chinese state banks selling dollars to stabilise markets SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, April 9 (Reuters) - China's yuan ended at its weakest level in more than 17 years on Wednesday after its offshore...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Technical Analysis
RBNZ cuts rates as expected – Commerzbank
As expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.5% this morning. After the RBNZ had recently cut interest rates in large steps of 50 basis points each, the pace has been slowed down, as expected.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Other
German regulator ends probe into Google's in-car services after agreed remedies
By Rachel More and Foo Yun CheeBERLIN, April 9 (Reuters) - Google agreed on Wednesday to modify its automotive services and maps platform to end a German antitrust investigation that could have resulted in a hefty fine, with the changes applying across Europe.The German Federal Cartel Office said it...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Should Investors Buy StoneCo Stock?
StoneCo's (NASDAQ: STNE) business faces macroeconomic challenges due to higher interest rates and inflation in Brazil.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 5, 2025. The video was published on April 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they bel...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Economic Indicator
CNY: 7.35 and on it goes – Commerzbank
So far, the Chinese currency has not responded to the US tariffs with a major devaluation. But many small devaluations can add up to a big effect. USD/CNY rose as high as 7.35 this morning, the weakest level for the CNY since 2007.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Should You Buy Intuitive Machines Stock While It's Trading Below $8?
It's been just over a year since Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) made history as the first private company to achieve a successful lunar landing. The mission marked a milestone in commercial space exploration, but more importantly, it solidified the company's position as a leader in the burgeoning...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Asia dollar bond markets to lag as Trump tariffs shake up credit, bond markets
Dollar bond deals off table until financial markets stabiliseFinancing costs soar as Asian credit spreads widen sharplyChina dollar bonds issuance strongest start to year since 2022Asian issuance was expected to have reached $225 billion in 2025By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, April 9 (Reuters) - Asia...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Swiss to set up body to improve US relations
April 9 (Reuters) - The Swiss government announced on Wednesday that it wants to step up contacts with the United States to identify solutions to issues relating particularly to trade, economics and finance.The government decided to set up a body responsible for steering Swiss-American relations, it...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
