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US small business confidence drops, economic outlook dims
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business confidence dropped for a third straight month in March, eroding most of the gains that followed President Donald Trump's election victory in November, amid rising concerns over the administration's trade policy despite early optimism about a potential ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
RPT-COLUMN-Trump and Powell spar anew in major Fed test: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The last thing U.S. markets need right now is a war of words between the White House and the Federal Reserve, yet they may have to brace for increasingly testy exchanges over the days and weeks ahead.President Donald Trump is currently refusing to back do...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
Sterling steadies as tariff firestorm abates
UK seeks economic partnership with US amid tariff tensionsSterling stabilises after volatile trading due to US tariffsEconomists divided on UK's medium-term inflation and borrowing impactBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The pound was mostly steady on Tuesday, stabilising after sev...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
CORRECTED-EUROPE GAS-Prices rangebound as market weighs tariff impacts
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Dutch and British gas prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday morning and are expected to move sideways as the market assesses the impact of U.S. tariffs on energy amid fears slow global growth could impact demand.The benchmark Dutch front-month contract TRNLTTFMc1 was up 0....Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Other
Russia sees no reason to discuss peace with Japan, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Russia sees no reason to discuss the possibility of signing a long-awaited peace treaty with Japan to formally end World War Two because of Tokyo's unfriendly stance towards Moscow, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Russia, the successor state to the Soviet Union, and Japa...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Economic Indicator
ECB's Stournaras says higher inflation from U.S. tariffs could delay monetary policy normalisation
ATHENS, April 8 - ECB's policymaker Yannis Stournaras said on Tuesday that an expected higher inflation and a global trade war following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could delay normalization of euro zone's monetary policy.Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
4 Beaten-Down Stocks I'm Buying Already
In this video, I will be talking about the stocks I'm buying now after they've fallen a lot because of the tariff situation. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 4, 2025. The video was ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company Just Got Some Unwelcome News Regarding the Pentagon Budget Cuts (Hint: It's Not Palantir)
When Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was campaigning, one of his more consistent talking points was a concern over areas of wasteful federal spending. This rhetoric inspired the creation of a new program called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Trump's election victor...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
The Stock Market Did This 80% of the Time After a Big Crash
In this video, I will talk about the Trump administration's tariffs, the market crash, what has happened in the past, and what I am doing during these uncertain times. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
RPT-Sweden is well placed to deal with international turbulence, Riksbank's Thedeen says
STOCKHOLM, April 8 (Reuters) - Sweden is well placed to deal with international turbulence, central bank Governor Erik Thedeen said on Tuesday. "At the same time, the uncertainty surrounding tariffs may hamper consumption and investment," the Riksbank's Thedeen said in the written summar...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Technical Analysis
USD: Wild moves continue – ING
Markets remain on edge as trade tensions, erratic headlines, and shifting currency dynamics drive sharp moves across asset classes. While some signs of optimism emerge, risks to the US dollar and commodity-linked currencies persist, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
CEE MARKETS-Central Europe's stocks regain some ground after tariff slide, FX firmer
WARSAW, April 8 (Reuters) - Central European stock markets recouped some losses on Tuesday after their worst three-day slide in years following the global market turmoil caused by U.S. tariffs, while currencies also steadied after falls.The European Union faces 25% import tariffs on steel and alumin...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Stock Market Crash: Here Are 5 Stocks Down 27% or More I'd Buy Right Now
To say that the stock market has been volatile lately doesn't do the situation justice. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and several other major market indexes recently fell by more than 10% over a two-day period in response to President Trump's surprisingly high tariff rates. The S&P 500 is now 18% be...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Indonesian markets feel whiplash of US tariffs after holiday break
Stocks regain some losses after trading halt liftedCentral bank has intervened aggressively to defend rupiahBourse changes trading rules to anticipate stock selloffBI to weigh rate cut decision against FX weakness, analysts sayBy Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA, April 8 (Reuters) - Indonesia's stoc...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Is the Vanguard Value ETF the Best Ultra-Low-Cost Fund for Generating Passive Income?
Collecting passive income from stocks is a simple and effective way to participate in the market without having the return based solely on stock prices going up.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in dividend stocks provide the added benefit of diversification, making them solid options for inv...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Other
Kremlin says it supports direct US-Iran talks over nuclear program
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia backed both direct and indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran's nuclear program, as they could lead to a de-escalation of tensions between the two sides.In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rei...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
