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QUOTES-Executives, trade and labor associations on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of the country's biggest trading partners, a move that could escalate a trade war and upend the global economy.Trading partners are exp...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
US South, Midwest face 'generational' flood threat after severe storms, two dead
By Brad Brooks April 3 (Reuters) - The National Weather Service warned on Thursday of "generational" floods in the U.S. South and Midwest as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, whipping up tornadoes and killing two people. At least 19 tornadoes str...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
US airlines' shares slide on economic uncertainty from tariffs
April 3 - ** Shares of U.S. airline companies fall premarket on Thursday after U.S. govt imposes sweeping reciprocal tariffs ** Jetblue JBLU.O down 4.6%, American AAL.O falls 2.8%, United UAL.O slips 3.5%, Delta DAL.N down 3.2%, Southwest LUV.N slides 2.9%, Alaska Air Group ALK.N falls 2.6% premarke...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Price risk insurance targets hard-to-hedge raw materials
By Henry GaleApril 3 - (The Insurer) - Companies are now protecting themselves against price movements for raw materials such as recyclables that are otherwise hard to hedge using insurance, commodity risk management firm ChAI said.London-based ChAI already provides commodity market intelligence and...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Russia is not surprised by Trump's comments on oil tariffs, Ryabkov says
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russia is not surprised by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on Russian oil and remains consistent and patient, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister in charge of ties with the U.S., said on Thursday.Ryabkov said that there mig...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Forex
SNB board member says negative rates still an option if needed
ZURICH, April 3 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank could introduce negative interest rates if necessary because the policy has worked in the past, though it would prefer to avoid it, governing board member Petra Tschudin said on Thursday.Speaking at an event in Zurich, Tschudin said she was surpris...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Italy ends antitrust probe into Otis after elevator maker agrees to pay $1.6 million
ROME, April 3 (Reuters) - Italy's competition authority (AGCM) has closed its investigation into Otis OTIS.N, it said on Thursday, after the U.S. elevator maker said it would refund Italian customers to the tune of around 1.45 million euros ($1.6 million).The company agreed to the payment withou...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Medical Properties Trust Stock Soared in Q1 While the S&P 500 Struggled. Here's Why.
Shares of Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) rocketed 52.5% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. What made that performance even more notable was that it came during a period when the S&P 500 struggled. That broader market index fell 4.6% duri...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Oops! Americans Are Severely Underestimating Some Risks -- And They Could Cost You a Lot
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Thu, Apr 3
Other
Trump tariffs bad for global economy and trade, Maersk says
COPENHAGEN, April 3 (Reuters) - Shipping company Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Thursday that the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday amount to bad news for the global economy and trade stability.Trump's move to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States, ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Big Tech stocks down after Trump's sweeping tariff decision
** Shares of Big Tech stocks fall in premarket trading after U.S. President Donald Trump announces tariffs, including on China** Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher duties on some of the country's biggest trading partners** Apple AA...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Russia says it is ready to help the U.S. and Iran reach accord before it is too late
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday that Russia is ready to offer its help for the U.S. and Iran to reach a reasonable agreement before it is too late.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Ford recalls over 105,000 SUVs on seat-belt concern
April 3 (Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday that it is recalling about 105,322 SUVs over concerns related to their seat belts. The recall impacts Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 to 2020.The auto safety regulator said th...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Prediction: Ripple Could Fall Below $1 By June Claims Top Analyst. Could Remittix Be The Next Big Hit In Crypto?
Ripple updates show that it is at the turning point. Many now question whether Remittix or Ripple (XRP) would dominate in the coming months. The latest Ripple updates reveal that it is having its own issues and opportunities to overcome them. Experts refer to Remittix as one of the best cryptos to purchase. Remittix DeFi […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
You May Be Surprised by the Amount of 401(k) Savings Americans Have in Their Retirement Accounts
There's a reason 80% of older Americans are either struggling financially now or risk struggling financially in the future, per the National Council on Aging. Many seniors enter retirement with inadequate savings, which often results in years of financial stress.It's easy to see why so many people s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Other
HW International completes management buyout
By Michael JonesApril 3 - (The Insurer) - HW International has completed a management buyout with backing from OBL Investments BV.The group's holding company HWI BV was acquired after a restructuring process that included the sale of its operations in North America, the UK, France and Greece.Fol...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
This Tech Giant Is a Stock Buyback Leader. Here's What That Means for Investors.
How does a company provide ever-rising value to its shareholders? Most people would simply say by growing. And they'd be right.Merely growing its top line isn't the only way a company can bolster shareholder value, though. It can be just as fruitful to simply reduce the number of outstanding shares ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Crypto stocks down as bitcoin falls after Trump's tariff announcement
** Crypto and blockchain-related stocks fall in premarket trading ** Bitcoin BTC=, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, falls 2.4%, while Ether ETH= down 3.1%** U.S. President Donald Trump late Wednesday unleashed sweeping tariffs on dozens of rivals and allies ** Tari...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Euro zone yields fall, markets boost bets on ECB rate cuts after US tariffs
Markets increase bets on ECB rate cuts after US tariff fearsThey price a 90% chance of 25 bps ECB rate cut this monthGerman 10-year yield hit one-month lowGrowth risks are in focus, but inflation risks loomUBS expects White House's authority to be challenged in courtsBy Stefano Rebaudo April ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
