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Japan rules out using US Treasury holdings to counter Trump tariffs
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday ruled out using the country's U.S. Treasury holdings as a bargaining tool against President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs against imports from Japan.
Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
S.Korean won slides to over 16-year low on Trump tariffs, bond index delay
Currency hits lowest level since March 2009 Won dragged by weaker yuan as Trump hits 104% tariff on ChinaGlobal bond index inclusion pushed back to next yearBy Jihoon Lee and Yena Park SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - The South Korean won tumbled to a more than 16-year low on Wednesday, as U.S. Preside...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Trump issues order to block state climate change policies
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change.The move is the latest in a string of efforts by Trump's administration to pump up domestic ene...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says
Hegseth is first US defense secretary to visit in decadesPanama wrestles with US concerns about Chinese investmentUS handed waterway to Panama in 1999By Phil Stewart PANAMA CITY, April 8 (Reuters) - The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S. Defense S...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Economic Indicator
India central bank set to cut rates a second time as US tariffs add to risks
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's central bank is set to cut rates for a second time on Wednesday as risks to growth rise in the aftermath of U.S. import tariffs, with investors closely monitoring its commentary and a potential change in stance for future policy clues.U.S. Pre...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Forex
Offshore yuan near record low as US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, April 9 (Reuters) - The offshore yuan languished near record lows struck overnight in early trading on Wednesday, as investors fretted about intensifying Sino-U.S. trade tensions and the impending 104% tariffs on China.The declines in the yuan this week have come as a trade war ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it was alarmed by the arrest in Thailand of American academic and U.S. citizen Paul Chambers who was charged with insulting the monarchy, in a rare prosecution of a foreigner under one of the world's stric...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Republican Texas Attorney General Paxton to challenge Senator Cornyn in primary
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday he will challenge Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas in the 2026 primary, adding he will support President Donald Trump's agenda."I am announcing that I am running for U....Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Forex
FOREX-Dollar slips on yen and Swissy, yuan hits record low
Safe-havens in demand as equity markets skid againYen climbs, Swiss franc scales 6-month top on dollarYuan slides as U.S. set to raise China tariff to 104%By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 9 (Reuters) - The dollar lost ground to the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday as the imminent imposition...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Why Intel Stock Was Up 13.3% in Q1 as the S&P 500 Had Its Worst Quarter Since 2022
The first three months of 2025 were a tough run for the market. The S&P 500 lost 4.6% and the Nasdaq Composite lost 10.4%. Bucking the trend, however, shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) were up 13.3%.After years of underperformance, Intel has shown signs of turning the tide over the course of the last f...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Oil slides nearly 4% as US kicks off 104% tariffs on China
Brent, WTI drop to lowest since March and February 2021US imposes 104% tariff on imports from China as Beijing sticks to its leviesUS crude stockpiles fell last week, industry data shows SINGAPORE, April 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices dropped to their lowest in more than four years in early trade on We...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown
Trump has threatened to freeze funding over pro-Palestinian protests, DEI, transgender policiesCornell and Northwestern among 60 schools being probed by US over alleged antisemitismRights advocates raise free speech and academic freedom concernsBy Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Apri...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Taiwan shares fall at slower pace after stabilisation fund activated
TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's benchmark stock index .TWII opened down around 1% on Wednesday, steadying some from the previous two days of losses after the government activated a $15 billion stabilisation fund. Shares in top chipmaker TSMC 2330.TW were flat, while Apple supplier Foxconn&#...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Australian lithium miners slump; Citi cuts PTs on US tariff concerns
** Shares of lithium miners Pilbara Minerals PLS.AX and IGO IGO.AX fall 6.4% and 3.6%, respectively** Mineral Resources MIN.AX slump 12% to A$14.41 to hit its lowest level since late March 2020** MIN among the top losers in the benchmark index .AXJO** Citi cuts PT for PLS to A$1.65 from A$2.40, cuts...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
