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ANALYSIS-Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes
BOJ seen keeping rates steady at May 1 meetingBoard seen cutting growth forecasts on Trump tariff hitDomestic price pressure already alarming hawks in boardDelaying rate hikes not without cost, may weigh on yenBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - New U.S. tariffs announced by President Dona...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Shell To Sell Interest In Colonial Enterprises Inc. To Brookfield Subsidiary For $1.45 Bln
April 3 (Reuters) - Brookfield Corp BN.TO:SHELL TO SELL INTEREST IN COLONIAL ENTERPRISES INC. TO BROOKFIELD SUBSIDIARYSHELL PLC- SHELL MIDSTREAM OPERATING LLC AGREED TO SELL ITS 16.125% INTEREST IN COLONIAL ENTERPRISES TO COLOSSUS ACQUIRECO LLC FOR $1.45 BILLIONReuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Trump offers support to French far-right leader Le Pen after her conviction
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump offered support to French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Thursday after a Paris court earlier this week convicted her and two dozen figures from her National Rally (RN) party of embezzling European Union funds.A judg...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Anniversary Spotlight: How RaveDAO Blended Crypto Parties with Purpose in 2024
Launched in April 2024 as a dynamic crypto-conference afterparty drawing over 3,000 guests, RaveDAO swiftly evolved into a global sensation by uniquely merging electronic music, blockchain innovation, and philanthropy. Through its electrifying Nightopia series, RaveDAO not only delivers unforgettable entertainment but also channels the energy and funds from these events toward meaningful global causes. In […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 4
Economic Indicator
EXCLUSIVE-Morgan Stanley raising about $680 million for Japan real estate fund, sources say
Rising interest rates, inflation fuel Japanese real estate revivalGlobal investor demand drives fund establishment and expansionOffice sector draws investment in back-to-work pushActivist investors spur Japan companies to sell property holdings By Miho Uranaka and Anton BridgeTOKYO, April 4 (Reuters...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Safe, Saylor Says, While Trump Waves The Tariff Sword
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, pointed out that Bitcoin won’t face tariffs under US President Donald Trump’s new import tax plan. Saylor shared this view on X, telling his 4.2 million followers about Bitcoin’s unique position compared to physical goods. Related Rea...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Advanced Sentiment Index Flags Strong Bullish Outlook – Insights
Bitcoin is trading at critical levels after spending over a month struggling to break back above the $90,000 mark. Despite several attempts, bulls have failed to reclaim higher ground, leaving BTC stuck in a consolidation range that reflects the broader uncertainty in financial markets. Macroeconomi...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Is Ethereum Repeating Its 2020 Trend Reversal? Analyst Predicts ETH To ‘Explode’ In Q2 2025
Although sentiment toward Ethereum (ETH) remains largely pessimistic, crypto analyst Mister Crypto predicts that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could be on the verge of a parabolic rally, mirroring its historical price action from 2020. Ethereum About To Witness A Change Of Fortune?...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Losing Ground—Is a Drop to $1,550 Inevitable?
Ethereum price attempted a recovery wave above the $1,820 level but failed. ETH is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $1,840 zone. Ethereum failed to stay above the $1,850 and $1,840 levels. The price is trading below $1,840 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Gemini expands to Miami’s Wynwood with first South Florida office lease
Gemini, backed by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, intends to move into a South Florida office space as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement case may have reached its end.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
METALS-London copper set for biggest weekly loss in nearly 5 months on US tariff woes
By Michele Pek April 4 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London fell on Friday and were set for weekly losses after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs, dampening the global demand outlook for metals.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 declined 0.75% to $9...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
South Korea protester arrested for smashing police bus window, Yonhap says
SEOUL, April 4 (Reuters) - South Korean police arrested a protester on Friday who broke a police bus window, Yonhap News Agency reported, after the Constitutional Court decided to remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.Acting President Han Duck-soo issued an emergency order to maintain...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
US to freeze Brown University grants, calls for restrictions at Harvard
Trump has threatened to halt federal funding to universities over pro-Palestinian protestsRights groups warn of harm to free speech and academic freedomUS has thus far targeted Harvard, Columbia, Princeton and BrownBy Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. gover...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Forex
BOJ's Ueda warns of hit to Japan economy from Trump tariffs
Trump tariffs to affect trade, business sentiment, Ueda saysImpact on Japan prices hard to say, may work both waysUeda says uncertainty on outlook has heightenedBOJ tankan underscores central bank's forecast of moderate recoveryBOJ to keep hiking rates if underlying inflation heads toward 2%By L...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to fall to $10.01-1/4
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean May contract SK25 is expected to break support at $10.07-3/4 per bushel, and fall to $10.01-1/4. A three-wave cycle from $9.90-3/4 has completed. The contract is expected to revisit this low in due course. A re...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
