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CBOT soybeans decline on worries over US trade policies
CHICAGO, April 2 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures finished lower on Wednesday on worries that U.S. exports will suffer from trade policies under President Donald Trump, analysts said.Trump has for weeks pegged April 2 as "Liberation Day", when he plans to impose an array of...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
US natgas prices climb 3% on daily output drop, higher demand forecasts
US gas output on track to drop from record high in MarchUS LNG export feedgas on track to drop from record high in MarchUS gas inventories on track for rare build in MarchBy Scott DiSavinoApril 2 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Wednesday on a drop in daily output and forecas...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
ICE canola futures flat on tariffs caution
WINNIPEG, Manitoba - April 2 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures treaded water on Wednesday as soyoil rose, with traders in all North American crops waiting for the White House announcement on tariffs. • "It's wait and see," said a trader about the looming tariffs announcement, scheduled a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Musk will stay until he completes DOGE mission, White House says
Musk to stay on and complete mission, White House saysReports had said he would depart 'soon'Musk's 130-day mandate expires late May Protests against DOGE, Trump planned for SaturdayBy Nandita Bose and Akash Sriram WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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US Senate to hold hearing on making daylight saving time permanent
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Congress will hold its first hearing in more than three years on a long-running push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States.The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on April 10 on whether to end the practice of...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Marsh promotes Roos to CEO of Bowring Marsh Bermuda
By Mia MacGregorApril 2 - (The Insurer) - Marsh has appointed Lindsay Roos as CEO of Bowring Marsh Bermuda, its Bermuda-based international placement specialist, effective immediately.Roos succeeds Christopher Reeves, who will remain chairman, and will report to Adam Russell, head of global wholesal...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Trump import taxes could fall heaviest on Midwest and Southeast, Richmond Fed says
New Richmond Fed analysis looks at impact of potential tariff scenariosTargeted benefits to some industries offset by higher costs, disruptionTrump plans due Wednesday afternoon By Howard SchneiderWASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - New import taxes imposed or potentially in the offing from the Trump ad...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites
Amazon to launch first 27 Kuiper satellites next weekKuiper aims to rival SpaceX's Starlink with over 3,000 satellitesAmazon's $10 billion investment in Kuiper development since 2019By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to launch the first ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Tennessee Valley Authority Says Joe H. Ritch's Appointment To Board Ended At Direction Of President Of United States
April 2 (Reuters) - Tennessee Valley Authority TVC.N:TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY - JOE H. RITCH'S APPOINTMENT TO TVA BOARD ENDED - SEC FILINGTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY - WILLIAM J. RENICK ASSUMES ROLE OF TVA BOARD CHAIR - SEC FILINGTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY: JOE H. RITCH'S APPOINTMENT TO BOA...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues involving China, Gaza, Middle East policy, Africa and Europe, Politico reported on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Tesla's Deliveries Are Down Sharply. Is it Time to Worry?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported Wednesday that it delivered just over 336,000 electric vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, a number that fell well short of most Wall Street estimates.The news followed a quarter in which Tesla's stock fell 36%, its worst quarterly performance since 2022, a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
CBOT corn finishes lower on tariff jitters
CHICAGO, April 2 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures weakened on Wednesday on concerns about U.S. trade policies hurting U.S. agricultural exports, analysts said. CBOT May corn CK25 closed down 4 cents at $4.57-3/4 a bushel after rising on Tuesday to the highest level in more than a week...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Alliant adds Marsh’s Bayern as SVP in Denver
By Mia MacGregorApril 2 - (The Insurer) - Alliant Insurance Services has appointed Justin Bayern from Marsh as senior vice president within its Alliant Americas division.Bayern joins after one year at Marsh where he served as a market leader, overseeing market expansion and delivering risk managemen...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
EXCLUSIVE-US Securities and Exchange Commission shakes up enforcement, exams units
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission told staff on Wednesday it plans to shake up its enforcement and exams divisions by having them report under new deputy directors, the latest in a series of changes at the agency under Republican leadershi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
US judicial panel votes to scrap key part of amicus disclosure rule
By Nate Raymond April 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. judicial panel voted on Wednesday to abandon a core part of a proposed rule aimed at increasing disclosure of who funds friend-of-the-court briefs by outside groups following backlash from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other trade associations.The U.S...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Mexico will not go tit-for-tat on tariffs with US, Sheinbaum says
By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez MEXICO CITY, April 2 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that Mexico does not plan to impose tit-for-tat tariffs on the United States, ahead of President Donald Trump's planned announcement of new tariffs. Trump has said he will impose...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Economic Indicator
TABLE-U.S. light-vehicle sales volume in Q1 2025
April 2 (Reuters) - The following are the U.S. light-vehicle Q1 2025 sales volumes: AUTOMAKER Q1 2025Q1 2024PCT CHNG1General Motors693,363594,23316.7%2Toyota Motor^570,269565,0980.9%3Ford Motor501,291508,083-1.3%4Honda Motor Co^^351,577333,8245.3%5Fiat Chrysler293,225332,540-11.8%6Nissan^^^267,085...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Indices
US Dollar edges lower as traders await clarity on tariffs
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, is trading below the 104.00 area during Wednesday’s session amid heightened caution ahead of the White House’s official tariff announcement.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
