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Japan's Nikkei tumbles more than 4% on Trump's tariffs
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped more than 4% on Thursday, plunging to an eight-month low, after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a broad set of reciprocal tariffs, including a 24% levy on Japanese goods.
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Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slump as US tariffs hit tech hardest
SINGAPORE, April 3 (Reuters) - Stocks dived and investors scrambled to the safety of bonds, gold and the yen on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a bigger-than-expected wall of tariffs around the world's largest economy, upending trade and supply chains.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei plunges to 8-month low on Trump's tariff shock
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to an eight-month low on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a broad set of reciprocal tariffs, including a 24% levy on Japanese goods.The Nikkei .N225 fell as much as 4.6% in early trading, drop...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Oil sinks nearly 3% after Trump announces sweeping new tariffs
By Nicole Jao April 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices dropped $2 on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, stoking concerns that a global trade war may dampen demand for crude.Brent futures LCOc1 fell $1.97, or 2.63%, to $72.98 a barrel by 0033 GMT. U....Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soy, corn, wheat futures tumble on fears of tariff retaliation
BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) saw declines in grain and soybean futures on Thursday as concern grew that the new U.S. tariffs could trigger retaliatory actions against U.S. farm products, with over 40% of U.S. soybean production sold abroad.FUNDAMENTALS* The most-act...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
QUOTES-Trade and labor associations, analysts on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
April 2 (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
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Hyundai Motor says no plan for price hikes in US for now
SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - Jose Munoz, co-CEO of Hyundai Motor 005380.KS, said on Thursday there were no plans to raise prices in the United States at this time in response to U.S. tariffs. "We have seen the tariff announcement and we are evaluating the impact," Munoz said at an auto show in...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Taiwan says 59 Chinese warplanes, 23 warships detected around island
TAIPEI, April 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that over the past 24 hours it had detected 59 Chinese military aircraft and 23 Chinese navy ships operating around the island.China on Wednesday announced the end of two days of war games close to Taiwan.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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US tariffs violate free trade deal with Central America, Guatemala says
GUATEMALA CITY, April 2 (Reuters) - Guatemala's government said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's baseline 10% tariffs violate the provisions of DR-CAFTA, a free trade agreement between the U.S., the Dominican Republic and Central American countries including Guatemala. In a st...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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RPT-With U.S. absent, China steps in for earthquake-hit Myanmar
China's relief efforts improve its image in Myanmar, which had suffered from backing the military juntaBeijing quickly sent first responders and pledged $13.76 million in aid, surpassing U.S. contributionU.S. assistance hindered by Trump's government cutsBy Poppy McPherson, Antoni Slodkowski...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Cryptocurrencies
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Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
It's Official: President Trump Announces 10% Tariffs on Global Imports. 3 Things Investors Need to Know.
New tariffs are coming all across the board. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 10% that will apply to all countries -- the only exception is for goods that are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade agreement. Some countries will be hit harder ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Panicking Over Trump's Tariffs? 2 Warren Buffett Pearls of Wisdom to Remember
It was always something of a mystery what was being liberated on President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," but one thing is now clear: Billions of dollars in brokerage accounts across the country have been set free. The president's announcement of a blanket 10% tariff on all imports and higher taxe...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Worried About a Sell-Off? This Record-Setting REIT Has You Covered
Uncertainty is high in the markets today. Both geopolitical issues and economic concerns have created volatility in stock prices. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has even dipped into correction territory, which is the first stop before a bear market.If you feel like your portfolio could benefit from s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Australia’s Trade Surplus decreases to 2,968M MoM in February vs. 5,600M expected
Australia’s trade surplus decreased to 2,968M MoM in February versus 5,600M expected and 5,156M (revised from 5,620M) in the previous reading, according to the latest foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Safe-haven gold hits record peak as Trump announces sweeping tariffs
April 3(Reuters) - Gold hit a record high on Thursday, as nervous investors rushed towards safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump announced more aggressive-than-anticipated tariffs against major trading partners, widening the global trade war.FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold XAU= was up 0.4% ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
