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Solana Bearish Continuation: $118 Support, The Last Barricade Against Deeper Correction
Solana’s price action is flashing warning signs as bearish pressure intensifies, threatening to push the asset below the critical $125 support level. Despite previous recovery attempts, sellers remain dominant, preventing any meaningful upside momentum. If SOL fails to hold this key support, i...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 2
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
Wed, Apr 2
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South Korea's acting President orders emergency measures over US tariffs
SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - South Korea's acting President ordered emergency support measures for businesses that will be impacted by U.S. tariffs, including automobiles, the industry ministry said on Thursday.At a meeting with the finance minister and other top officials, Acting President Han Du...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk’s Shocking Dogecoin Announcement Sends Shivers Through Community As Price Tumbles
Dogecoin’s price took a sharp downturn this week following a surprising update from Elon Musk that left much of the Dogecoin community dejected. The billionaire, known for his unpredictable influence on digital assets, especially DOGE, recently clarified the distinction between the Department of Gov...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
CME Group: A Fortress in Financial Infrastructure
Explore the exciting world of CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of Feb. 19, 2025. The video was publ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
GBP/USD rises to test new highs, absorbs Trump tariffs in stride
GBP/USD stepped into fresh bids at six-month highs on Wednesday after the Trump administration unveiled tariffs that overall came in better than many investors had feared based on President Donald Trump’s cavalcade of tariff threats since taking up residence in the White House 72 days ago.
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Wed, Apr 2
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Senate Republicans unveil blueprint for Trump agenda
Senate Republicans aim to pass budget plan this weekSenate plan could add $5.8 trillion to U.S. debt, analysts estimateDemocrats warn cuts may affect Medicaid, increase child hungerBy David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday released a revised version of t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
China faces “kind” US reciprocal tariffs despite previous efforts for negotiations
On Wednesday, Donald Trump declared 34% tariffs on Chinese imports, calling them “discounted” reciprocal tariffs despite earlier attempts by China to avoid higher duties. The announcement came during what he labeled “Liberation Day,” when he unveiled a plan to apply baseline tariffs of 10% to all countries and higher rates on selected nations. The latest […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
US tariff rate rockets to 22%, highest since 1910, Fitch economist says
April 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. tariff rate on all imports has rocketed to 22% from just 2.5% in 2024 under the new global levies imposed by President Donald Trump, Fitch Ratings' U.S. economic research chief said on Wednesday."That rate was last seen around 1910," Olu Sonola, Fitch's h...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Brazil Congress passes bill setting terms for trade retaliation
BRASILIA, April 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's Congress approved on Wednesday a bill that sets legal terms for the Latin America's largest economy to react to trade barriers and tariffs imposed by other nations or economic blocs, amid U.S. tariffs announcements.Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
COLUMN-By the numbers: The erosion of US grain export dominance: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, April 2 (Reuters) - The United States was once the world’s breadbasket, commanding global grain and oilseed trade by a wide margin.The country still leads in corn exports. That title, however, has recently been threatened by Brazil, the same party that demoted...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
US big banks slide as Trump announces reciprocal tariffs
** Shares of U.S. big banks fall in extended trading after President Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs** Citigroup C.N down 3.6%, JPMorgan Chase JPM.N falls 3.6%, Goldman Sachs GS.N slides 4.1% and Morgan Stanley MS.N drops 4.5%** Bank of America BAC.N and Wells Fargo WFC.N down 3.6% and 4.1...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
This Tariff-Proof Dividend King Is Up 70% in the Last Year. Time to Buy?
There's no ignoring it. President Trump's tariffs and trade threats are roiling the markets, sending the S&P 500 into a correction for the first time since 2022. The tariffs announced today were just the latest move fueling investor uncertainty.Meanwhile, consumer sentiment is rapidly falling, and b...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Economic Indicator
Fed's Kugler says tariffs could touch off more prolonged inflation
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Rising tariffs in the U.S. could feed into more prolonged inflation than might be expected, Fed Governor Adriana Kugler said on Wednesday, pushing back on views that prices would only rise on imported goods. "There may be reasons wh...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports
April 2 (Reuters) - Oracle ORCL.N has told customers that a hacker broke into a computer system and stole old client log-in credential, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.Last month, an unidentified person began attempting to sell data online that was st...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Major US card issuers fall as Trump announces reciprocal tariffs
** Major U.S. card companies fall in extended trading as President Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs** American Express AXP.N slides ~3%, while Mastercard MA.N and Visa V.N fall ~2.6% and ~2%, respectively** Trump says he will impose 10% baseline tariff on all imports to U.S. and higher duti...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
Putin envoy Dmitriev, Trump envoy Witkoff meet in Washington
Dmitriev meets with Witkoff in WashingtonWitkoff is key player in Ukraine peace effortsMeeting comes as Trump admin puts tariffs on Ukraine, spares RussiaBy Erin Banco, Humeyra Pamuk and Gleb Stolyarov WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Doctor with wish list for more vaccine scrutiny named assistant to new FDA chief, sources say
Hoeg and FDA chief Makary both promoted contrarian COVID policy viewsHoeg questions some U.S. pediatric vaccines, but has emphasized importance of measles shotsHoeg advocates for more scrutiny of vaccine approvalsBy Rachael Levy April 2 (Reuters) - Tracy Beth Hoeg, a sports medicine physician and...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
