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Trump says China manipulating currency to offset US tariffs
April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China of manipulating its currency to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs."You got to hand it to them. They're manipulating their currency today as an offset against the tariffs," Trump said at an event at the National Republica...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Samsung SDI cuts stock offering price by 14%
SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - Samsung SDI 006400.KS, a South Korean battery maker, cut the pricing of new shares to be issued by 14%, after its stock tumbled in the broad sell-off triggered by U.S. tariff fears.Samsung SDI plans to sell its new shares at 146,200 Korean won ($98.41) each, down from the ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Forex
BOJ will scrutinise US tariff impact in setting policy, Governor Ueda says
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will carefully analyse how U.S. tariffs could affect the economy in making monetary policy decisions. "Domestic and overseas economic uncertainties have heightened due to U.S. auto and reciprocal tari...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Technical Analysis
Gold struggles below $3,000 amid rising yields and tariff jitters
Gold price snaps three days of losses, consolidates below the $3,000 figure as US Treasury yields rise, making the non-yielding metal less appealing for investors. Even though there are hopes of trade deals between partners, the “trade war” between the US and China makes investors uneasy.
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Wed, Apr 9
Other
South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs
SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on a sector that has seen years of sharply rising exports to the United States.Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
RPT-ANALYSIS-Limited options push China into trade 'war of attrition' with Trump
World-wide tariffs push China into a corner on tradeCurrency moves and subsidies come with large trade-offsHard to boost trade around U.S. while global economy takes a hitU.S.-China showdown seems inevitable - analystsTrade war hinges on who can bear most pain - analystsBy Laurie Chen, Kevin Yao and...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
RPT-COLUMN-Annual zinc processing benchmark looks bullish but isn't: Andy Home
By Andy Home LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Zinc has been the consistent under-performer of the London Metal Exchange (LME) base metal pack since the start of 2025 and this year's benchmark smelter treatment charge reinforces the galvanising metal's bear narrative. Korea Zinc 010130.KS and C...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Oversold Altcoins Like Solana Flash Bullish Divergences — Are Relief Bounces Coming?
Solana has faced intense selling pressure over the past week as the broader crypto market reels from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Fears of a prolonged trade war and mounting macroeconomic tensions have triggered a wave of panic selling across risk assets, with...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 9
Economic Indicator
US tariffs, China slowdown cloud developing Asia's growth outlook, says ADB
MANILA, April 9 (Reuters) - The full implementation of U.S. tariffs could cut developing Asia's growth by about a third of a percentage point this year and nearly a full percentage point in 2026, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday.In its Asian Development Outlook report, the ADB projec...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
XRP’s 20x Run May Be Over—MAGACOIN FINANCE Targets 30x by Q2 2025
XRP has a history of delivering massive returns. Back in 2017, it famously turned heads with a 20x surge, and in early 2025, history nearly repeated itself as XRP climbed from under $0.15 to a peak above $2.70. But as of April 8, XRP is showing signs of cooling off, currently trading around $1.95. After […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 8
Other
US given one day to show evidence for deporting Columbia University protester Khalil
Khalil's case tests Trump's efforts to deport student activistsImmigration judge to decide on Friday whether Khalil can be deportedKhalil's lawyers argue he has been targeted for his pro-Palestinian speechBy Jonathan Allen and Luc Cohen JENA, Louisiana, April 8 (Reuters) - An immi...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
EUR/USD fights off bearish flows, but tariffs and cautionary Fed remain
EUR/USD caught a mild bullish recovery on Tuesday, snapping a two-day losing streak and chalking in some last-minute gains before the Trump administration’s widespread “reciprocal” tariffs come into effect on April 9.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say
Lewin asked staff to reverse terminationsWFP awards in Lebanon, Syria, Somalia among those to be restoredSources said reversal followed pressure from inside the administration and CongressBy Jonathan Landay, Daphne Psaledakis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trum...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal as power demand rises
US power demand rising from artificial intelligenceCoal's share of power generation less than 20%, versus 50% in 2000Orders to direct coal leasing plans on US landsBy Jarrett Renshaw, Timothy Gardner and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed execu...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
Keystone oil pipeline shut after spill in North Dakota
Canadian crude oil discount to US oil widened after shutdown South Bow stock tumbled to lowest since October Company estimates around 3,500 barrels of oil was leakedBy Shariq Khan and Georgina McCartney NEW YORK/HOUSTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The Keystone oil pipeline from Canada to the United Stat...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
Mitsui & Co: Final Investment Decision For Blue Point Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Project In US
April 9 (Reuters) - Mitsui & Co Ltd 8031.T:MITSUI & CO LTD - FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION FOR BLUE POINT LOW-CARBON AMMONIA PRODUCTION PROJECT IN USMITSUI & CO LTD - DECIDES TO INVEST IN BLUE POINT LOW-CARBON AMMONIA PROJECTMITSUI & CO LTD - FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION FOR THE PROJECT WAS...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Other
Costco had 'productive' talks on Republican push to end diversity policies, Iowa AG says
Iowa AG Brenna Bird and Costco have recently met over the company's DEI policies, AG and another person familiar sayBird and 18 other AGs urged the retailer to drop its DEI hiring practicesThe Republican-led state attorneys said the policies were 'unlawful discrimination'By Isla Binnie ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Other
U.S. Steel says activist investor Ancora is now in favor of Nippon Steel deal
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Steel X.N said on Tuesday that activist investor Ancora, who previously attempted to undermine the planned merger with Japan's Nippon Steel 5401.T, has "flip-flopped" and now claims to be in support of the transaction.Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Other
Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates
By AJ Vicens DETROIT, April 8 (Reuters) - Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese independence activists, Tibetan rights advocates and others opposed by the Chinese...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
