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US traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024, lowest number since 2020
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.8% in 2024 to 39,345 people killed -- the lowest number since 2020, but fatalities remain above pre-COVID levels, a federal agency said Tuesday. Last year marks the first time since 2020 they have dropped below 40,000 but are still drastically higher ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
China has to make a deal with the US, White House says
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump believes that China has to make a deal with the United States concerning additional tariffs that are set to go into effect on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told a news briefing."The Chinese want to make a deal....Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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White House: Saturday talks with Iran will be direct
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that U.S.-Iran talks in Oman on Saturday will be direct, dismissing Iran's insistence the discussions will be indirect."They will be direct talks on Saturday," Leavitt told reporters, saying she ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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Trump to meet Republican lawmakers on Tuesday amid budget talks
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers will meet at the White House on Tuesday as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a budget blueprint passed by the Senate, the White House spokesperson told reporters.Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar gains as investors eye potential repatriation flows
Canadian dollar strengthens 0.3% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.4145 to 1.4248Ivey PMI falls to 51.3 in MarchBond yields rise across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 8 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as investors weighed the...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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New Mexico Health Department Reports 56 Measles Cases As Of April 8
April 8 (Reuters) - NEW MEXICO HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 56 MEASLES CASES AS OF APRIL 8 - WEBSITENEW MEXICO HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 53 MEASLES CASES IN LEA COUNTY AS OF APRIL 8 - WEBSITENEW MEXICO HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS ONE MEASLES CASE IN CHAVES COUNTY AS OF APRIL 8- WEBSITESource text: [ID:]F...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Lemonade drops after Morgan Stanley turns bearish on increasingly competitive auto insurance market
** Shares of Lemonade LMND.N down 6.5% to $26.28 in early afternoon trading on Tues after Morgan Stanley downgraded to 'underweight' from 'equal-weight' pointing to more difficult macro environment** LMND shares extend losses and set to drop for fourth straight session as broader equ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback, sources say
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON/ATHENS, April 8 (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
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
METALS-Base metals fall as higher US import tariff for China, other countries loom
By Polina Devitt LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Copper and aluminium prices fell in London on Tuesday as hopes for speedy talks on tariffs between the United States and other countries faded after a White House official said the U.S. would impose a 104% tariff on China within hours.Benchmark three-m...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
US oil, biofuel group recommends 5.25 billion gallons in biomass diesel mandates, sources say
By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. and biofuel coalition recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency propose federal mandates for biomass diesel blending for 2026 at 5.25 billion gallons, which would be a significant increase from previous mandate...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Economic Indicator
Italy's Meloni to meet Trump on April 17 for tariff talks
Meloni supports EU's "zero-for-zero" tariff deal offerItaly's export-driven industry faces pressure from tariffsItaly plans to use EU funds to offset tariff impactBy Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 8 (Reuters) - Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet U.S. President Donald ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
How IBM Soared 13% While Markets Sank in Q1 2025
Shares of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) rose 13% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The tech veteran's stock has taken a modest hit amid the tariff drama of early April, but remains well ahead of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market in...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Cryptocurrencies
Solana (SOL), & Cardano (ADA) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Hold 2 Tokens for a 6x ROI or Buy One That Could 43x By June 2025?
The crypto market is at a crossroads here with Solana (SOL) testing $118, a make or break area guarding against much deeper losses, and Cardano (ADA) holding $0.65 as investor momentum continues to fade. Meanwhile, another project — Mutuum Finance (MUTM) — is currently in the middle of its fourth presale phase, and the token has already […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Why Nvidia Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are surging on Tuesday. The company's stock gained 3% as of 12:50 p.m. ET but it was up as much as 8.4% earlier in the day. The significant rebound comes as the S&P 500 gained 1.4% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.2%.News of tariff negotiations sparked optimism for N...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
Latest US tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are unjustified, says Carney
OTTAWA, April 8 (Reuters) - The decision by the United States to impose higher tariffs on imports of Canadian softwood lumber is unjustified, unwarranted and fundamentally misguided, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday."Canadian softwood lumber is integral to building homes across the Uni...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans climb on recovery after tariff news
By Renee Hickman CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures rose on Tuesday, bouncing back from a four-month low on technical trading, while corn and soy futures also firmed as traders turned their attention toward a U.S. Department of Agriculture data release and weather concerns, anal...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
73% of Americans expect price surge under Trump tariffs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
57% oppose the new tariffs, including a quarter of Republicans52% agree with Trump trade partners take advantage of the USHalf believe short-term pain will make US stronger long-termBy Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Most Americans are bracing for higher prices on a wide range of cons...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Why Nvidia Stock Is Jumping Today
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is gaining ground in Tuesday's trading amid rebound momentum for the broader market. The artificial intelligence (AI) leader's share price was up 2.7% as of 1 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) were up 1% and 0.6%, ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
