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European defence companies rise after tariff-driven selloff
** Shares in European arms makers recover some of their three-day losses sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs** An index of aerospace and defence companies .SXPARO is up 2.8% at 0718 GMT, after notching a 13% fall over the past three trading sessions** Sweden's Sa...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
South African rand recovers some ground with coalition's future the focus
JOHANNESBURG, April 8 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand strengthened in early trade on Tuesday, recovering some of the ground it lost a day earlier, with the future of the country's multi-party government the main focus.At 0706 GMT, the rand traded at 19.44 against the dollar ZAR=D3, 1% firmer...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Technical Analysis
Tron Price Forecast: TRX stablecoin activity soars to $396 million in a week
Lookonchain data shows that in the past 7 days, stablecoins on Tron (TRX) increased by $396 million, reflecting growing network usage. Additionally, Artemis data shows that the TRX blockchain collected the most fees in the last 24 hours, with $1.3 million.
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Tue, Apr 8
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Munich Re Specialty names Atkinson UK global markets underwriting head
By Michael JonesApril 8 - (The Insurer) - Munich Re Specialty has appointed Neil Atkinson as head of UK underwriting for global markets, the reinsurer announced on Monday.The reinsurer said he will lead underwriting for its UK regional business and will be responsible for the growth of existing line...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
PRECIOUS-Gold bounces off nearly four-week low on dip-buying
Bullion feel to its lowest since March 13 on MondayTrump says he is not considering a pause on tariffs to facilitate negotiationsFed meeting minutes due on WednesdayU.S. CPI due on Thursday, PPI on FridayBy Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee April 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices rebounded on Tuesday as...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
RPT-COLUMN-Wall Street isn't even close to pricing in recession: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 7 (Reuters) - If a proper bear market is unfolding on Wall Street, then it still has a long way to go, especially if the U.S. economy tips into recession. While the S&P 500 on Monday narrowly avoided what would have been the worst three-day selloff since ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Other
Helios records NAV per share growth of 13% in Q4
Helios reports 8.8% rise in total equity valueProfits driven by underwriting, investment income and capacity valueHelios board approves 2 million pound share repurchase programme for 2025By Ryan HewlettApril 8 - (The Insurer) - Lloyd’s investment vehicle Helios Underwriting said on Tuesday that its ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei ends 6% higher on market recovery hopes
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed 6% higher on Tuesday, recovering from a 1-1/2-year low hit in the previous session, as investors scooped up stocks, encouraged by signs of a recovery on Wall Street. The Nikkei index .N225 climbed 6.03% to 33,012.58, marking its shar...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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Sri lanka's dollar bonds claw back some tariff-driven losses
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's dollar bonds rose nearly 3 cents on Tuesday, Tradeweb data showed, clawing back some of the steep losses driven by global U.S. tariffs. The 2035 issue gained the most, rising 2.7 cents to be bid at 58.75 cents, but did not totally undo the preceding three ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
President Trump's Tariffs Topple the Stock Market. Should Investors Buy the Dip?
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has plunged 17% from the record high it reached in February, putting the index deep in market correction territory. The decline was caused by the radical change in U.S. trade policy pushed by President Trump, especially the reciprocal tariffs he announced on April 2.Imp...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
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Russia's Medvedev says more countries will acquire nuclear weapons
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that more countries will acquire nuclear weapons because the West had pushed the world towards the brink of World War Three by fighting a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Trump Tariff Crash: 3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy at a Discount Right Now
One of Wall Street's oldest clichés is that stocks take the stairs or escalator up and the elevator down. This has certainly held true in recent weeks.Following a more than two-year bull market, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Compo...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm Last Seen During the Great Recession. History Says This Will Happen Next.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has declined nearly 19% from the record high it reached mere weeks ago. That abrupt downturn was caused by the radical shift in U.S. trade policy under President Trump, especially the "reciprocal tariffs" announced on April 2.However, the stock market recently sounded a...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Forex
USD/CHF remains under selling pressure near 0.8550 amid Trump tariff turmoil
The USD/CHF pair attracts some sellers to near 0.8550 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Swiss Franc (CHF) as the fears of a global recession heighten following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on trading partners.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
Other
China meets with private companies to hear suggestions on dealing with US tariffs
HONG KONG, April 8 (Reuters) - China's state planner said on Tuesday it held a meeting with private domestic companies, including Trina Solar 688599.SS, ride-hailing company Didi and Goertek 002241.SZ, to hear suggestions about how to deal with additional U.S. tariffs.The meeting, which took pla...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse sweeping new tariffs
Elon Musk did not fully back President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs and had reportedly made personal appeals to reverse the administration’s latest economic strategy. According to the Washington Post, the Tesla CEO criticized the policy both publicly and behind the scenes, asking the US president to consider international cooperation instead. Over the weekend, Musk […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 8
Cryptocurrencies
Tether Plans US-Only Stablecoin In Response To Trump’s Regulatory Support
As the cryptocurrency landscape in the United States undergoes significant changes under Trump’s second administration, Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin, USDT, is considering launching a US-exclusive stablecoin. This potential move comes in response to ongoing discussions abou...Bitcoinist
Tue, Apr 8
