News
Important Only
Other
Belgium's growth to be hit by U.S tariffs, foreign minister says
BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - Belgium's economic growth will be hit by the U.S. import tariffs just at a time when Washington is demanding partners to step up defence spending, the country's foreign minister said on Thursday."It will, one way or another, hit not only Belgian companies bu...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Gerresheimer Says Will Pass U.S. Customs Duties On To Our Clients
April 3 (Reuters) - GERRESHEIMER AG GXIG.DE:U.S. TARIFFS PRIMARILY AFFECT OUR EXPORTS FROM OUR PLANT IN MEXICO TO THE U.S., THESE INCLUDE INJECTION VIALS, FOR EXAMPLEWE WILL PASS THESE CUSTOMS DUTIES ON TO OUR CLIENTS AS ADDITIONAL COSTSIF NECESSARY AND IF THE CUSTOMS DUTIES ARE TO REMAIN IN PLACE I...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
German services sector grows modestly in March, PMI shows
BERLIN, April 3 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector maintained modest growth in March, extending its expansion streak to four months, though the pace slowed as new business continued to decline, S&P Global reported on Thursday.The final HCOB Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the serv...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Trump's tariffs set to drive up bar bills and cut jobs
Further measures add to drinks industry painSome shares open flat or even higher as higher tariffs avoidedMany drinks have to be made in specific areas, cannot move output to US LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - From Negroni cocktails to Scotch whisky, costs will rise, sales will fall, jobs will be cut...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
RBC sees positive environment for US automobiles ahead of tariff implementation
** Brokerage RBC Capital Markets says that March U.S. dealer inventory and pricing data received a boost due to buying before tariffs take effect on April 3 ** Says, average transaction price (ATP) "is supportive of a healthy consumer and pent-up post pandemic demand"** Strong ATPs also sup...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold eases from record peak on profit-taking; Trump's tariffs in focus
Bullion hit record high of $3,167.57 an ounceTrump announces Reciprocal tariffs US non-farm payrolls report due on FridayBy Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee April 3 (Reuters) - Gold dipped on Thursday as traders locked in profits after prices hit a record high, following a rush to safe-haven as...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
China vows countermeasures against Japan semiconductor export controls
BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - China on Thursday expressed firm opposition against Japanese government's export controls on more than a dozen semiconductor-related items, vowing necessary measures to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.China hopes Japan can make rational decisions...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
On Social Security? 5 Recent Trump Administration Updates That Retirees Need to Know About
As a presidential candidate and after taking office, Donald Trump promised he wouldn't cut Social Security benefits. He has honored that pledge so far in his second term. However, that doesn't mean he hasn't touched Social Security at all. There has been a flurry of activity at the Social Security A...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
METALS-London copper drops as Trump's tariffs raise demand concerns
SHANGHAI, April 3 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London dropped on Thursday, as sweeping reciprocal tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump sparked concerns about global demand for metals. The benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 2.1% at $9,493 per metric to...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Shippers, logistics firms slide as US tariffs will affect freight flows
** Shares in European shipping and logistic groups fall after President Donald Trump announced world-wide tariffs on most goods imported into the United States ** Shippers Maersk MAERSKb.CO and Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE fall 6%, logistic groups DSV DSV.CO, Kuehne und Nagel KNIN.S are down around 4% **...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
3 Scenarios Where Using the 4% Rule Won't Make Sense for Your Retirement
A recent Northwestern Mutual survey found that Americans think it will take $1.46 million to retire comfortably. That's a sum that may be attainable if you start saving early enough.You, on the other hand, may be looking at even more than $1.46 million in your 401(k) or IRA -- or maybe not. But no m...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
