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RPT-COLUMN-Optimal Fed response to tariffs? Ease policy: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 2 (Reuters) - Focus on the "stag". Ride out the "flation". That may be the Federal Reserve's optimal plan for handling the new wave of tariffs coming from the Trump administration.With details of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
RUBBER-Japan futures fall to three-week low on US tariff hit
SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese rubber futures fell to their lowest since March 11 on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs, dampening the global demand outlook and escalating a trade war. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) September rubber contract JRUc6, 0#...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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RPT-Euro zone yields fall, markets boost bets on ECB rate cuts after US tariff announcement
April 3 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dropped and markets increased their bets on future European Central Bank rate cuts on Thursday as the tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump increased fears of a trade war which would hurt global growth.Money markets priced in an 80% c...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Forex
JPMorgan downgrades emerging FX after Trump tariffs exceed worst-case scenario
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Investment bank JPMorgan downgraded its recommendation for emerging currencies to "underweight" on Thursday after U.S. tariffs exceeded its worst-case scenario. U.S. President Donald Trump late on Wednesday announced "reciprocal" tariffs ranging from 10% t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Trump tariffs draw global promises of counter measures
April 2 (Reuters) - Governments around the world pledged counter measures on the U.S. after President Donald Trump unveiled on Wednesday a new baseline 10% tariff on goods from all countries plus reciprocal tariffs on those that his administration says have high barriers to U.S. imports.Here is what...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Yields dive as Trump tariffs spark fears of recession
SINGAPORE/LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields dived to multi-month lows on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed larger-than-expected tariffs on the world, sparking panic over the potential for recession and sending investors fleeing into safe havens.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Arbitration Settlement Results In Payment Of About $36 Mln To BW Offshore
April 3 (Reuters) - BW Offshore Ltd BWO.OL:REG-BW OFFSHORE: ARBITRATION SETTLEMENTFINANCIAL IMPACT OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, RESULTING IN PAYMENT OF ABOUT USD 36 MILLION TO BW OFFSHORE, WILL BE RECOGNISED IN BW OFFSHORE'S ACCOUNTSReuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Sporting goods makers Adidas, Puma slump after Trump announces tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - Shares in Adidas ADSGn.DE and Puma PUMG.DE dropped sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a raft of new tariffs, including on key sourcing markets for the sporting goods companies. The European Union was targeted with a 20% rate, Vietnam with 46%, Cambodia ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Mitsubishi Corp CEO Considering About Possible Involvement In Alaska LNG Project
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Corp 8058.T:MITSUBISHI CORP CEO: CONSIDERING ABOUT POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT IN ALASKA LNG PROJECTMITSUBISHI CORP CEO: NEED CAREFUL DUE DILIGENCE ON ALASKA LNG PROJECT BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISIONSMITSUBISHI CEO: WILL RESPOND FLEXIBLY AND NIMBLY TO THE IMPACT OF TRUMP ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Sri Lanka's sovereign bonds slide after 44% U.S. tariff - Tradeweb
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's sovereign dollar bonds slid more than 2 cents on Thursday, Tradeweb data showed, after the United States announced a 44% reciprocal tariff. The country's 2035 maturity fell the most, shedding 2.1 cents to be bid at 64.92 cents on the dollar.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Henchoz joins Brit's board in first role since Hannover Re exit
By Aidan GregoryApril 3 - (The Insurer) - Specialty (re)insurer Brit has appointed former Hannover Re CEO Jean-Jacques Henchoz as a non-executive director.Henchoz will take up the role from May 1, subject to regulatory approval. He will join the board of Brit Group Holdings and its Lloyd’s managing ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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UK still confident it can secure US trade deal, business minister says
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - British business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Thursday he remained confident the country can still secure a trade deal with the United States, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Gallagher Re's Wakefield: Cyber market at a 'turning point' to reduce volatility
By Rebecca DelaneyApril 3 - (The Insurer) - Gallagher Re CEO Tom Wakefield has called on cyber underwriters to grow demand for coverage as the market approaches an “important turning point” with capacity continuing to expand.Speaking in an opening keynote at the Zywave Cyber Risk Insights event in L...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei slumps to 8-month low on Trump tariff shock
Banks hit by lower bond yields, speculation of rate-hike delaysStrengthening of safe-haven yen heaps pressure on exportersDrugmakers spared as pharmaceuticals escape latest leviesBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to an eight-month low on Thursda...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
ANALYSIS-Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'
China is the economy most exposed to global demand shocksNo place to hide for Chinese exporters offshoring productionGrowth, deflation risks mount in ChinaBeijing faces pressure to unleash more stimulusBy Ellen Zhang and Casey Hall DONGGUAN, China, April 3 (Reuters) - Chinese outdoor furniture ma...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Apple shares drop 7% in Frankfurt after Trump tariffs on China
April 3 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O shares fell 7% in Frankfurt after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on trading partners including China where the U.S. group has a big manufacturing base."If Apple cannot get exempted this time and assuming Apple gets hit by the accumulative ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 3
April 3 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.94%.* TARIFFS: UK business minister Jonathan Reynolds said that tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump was "a threat" to the country due to their impact on global trade.* AUTOM...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
