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COLUMN-US natural gas prices brace for impact from tariff crossfire: Maguire
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas prices are already up by around 80% from a year ago, but are due for a fresh jolt from the knock-on effects of the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on goods entering the country.Regardless of ho...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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South Korea's acting president urges calm, tighter security ahead of impeachment ruling
Acting President Han urges calm, warns against violenceConstitutional Court to decide on Yoon's impeachment April 4Police increase security, restrict access around courtBy Ju-min Park and Jack Kim SEOUL, April 2 (Reuters) - South Korea's interim leader called on the nation on Wednesday to...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
How hedge funds have positioned for Trump's 'Liberation Day'
Trump expected to publish most ambitious tariff plans yetUS markets should rally over next year after initial dip, Goldman Sachs saysBy Nell Mackenzie LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Hedge funds have scaled back risky bets and sought safety, data from Goldman Sachs GS.N shows, ahead of this week'...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
April 2 "Trump Liberation Day": Businesses and Consumers Struggle to Protect Their Wallets—Where Are the Safe Havens for Investors?
TradingKey – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to officially announce a reciprocal tariff plan at 4:00 PM local time on April 2 in the White House Rose Garden, as U.S. stocks continue to suffer amid volatile trade policy shifts.TradingKey
Wed, Apr 2
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Myanmar junta should widen access for earthquake rescuers, aid and rights groups say
Aid groups urge greater access to victims of devastating quakeDeath toll looks set to cross 3,000Thousands more injured, infrastructure crippled BANGKOK, April 2 (Reuters) - Myanmar's ruling junta should free up movement by international aid workers to help survivors of a devastating earthqua...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds above 1.4300, 100-day SMA pivotal support ahead of Trump’s tariffs
The USD/CAD pair reverses an Asian session dip to sub-1.4300 levels or a fresh weekly low touched during the Asian session on Wednesday, and for now, seems to have stalled the overnight pullback from the 1.4415 area, or a nearly three-week high.
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Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks tread with caution as Trump's tariff plans loom
Gold hangs near record high on safe-haven flowsCurrency market muted ahead of reciprocal tariffsInvestors brace for Trump's levies due at 2000 GMTBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Asian stocks wavered on Wednesday, while safe-haven gold held near record highs as a nervous worl...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Australian shares close higher; focus on Trump tariffs
Investors await U.S. tariff plans, potential impact on AustraliaMiners down over 1%ASX200 logs second straight session of gainsBy Roshan Thomas April 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares inched higher on Wednesday, led by banks, although gains were limited as investors exercised caution ahead of U.S. ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
Gold price remains close to record high amid concerns over Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Wednesday and stalls the previous day's modest retracement slide from a fresh record high. Investors continue to take refuge in traditional safe-haven assets amid the uncertainty over US President...
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Myanmar earthquake death toll reaches 2,886, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has reached 2,886, with 4,639 injured and 373 missing, China's state-run Xinhua reported on Wednesday, citing Myanmar's state administration council information team.Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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BW Energy Extends Production Phase Under Golfinho Concession Contract
April 2 (Reuters) - BW Energy Ltd BWE.OL:PRODUCTION PHASE UNDER GOLFINHO CONCESSION CONTRACT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 2042 FROM PREVIOUSLY 2031WE SEE A SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM VALUE CREATION AT GOLFINHO - CEOReuters
Wed, Apr 2
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PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - April 2
April 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - Volkswagen VOWG.DE, Stellantis STLAM.MI, 13 other carmakers and their car association were fined a total of 458 million euros ($495 mi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Coffers swelling on Wegovy sales, Novo Holdings doubles income and returns in 2024
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - Novo Holdings, the controlling shareholder of obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO, nearly doubled annual income and investment returns to a record 8 billion euros ($8.66 billion) in 2024, it said on Wednesday.Fuelled by dividends from blockbuster weight-loss drug Wego...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
FOREX-Dollar firms as Trump tariff plan keeps traders on edge
Currencies largely subdued ahead of Trump's tariff revealDollar up slightly, worries about darkening U.S. economic outlook persistWhite House Rose Garden announcement scheduled for 2000 GMTBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed a touch and other currencies held in tight r...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Cardano Founder compares memecoins to fading celebrities in brief spotlight
Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, recently criticized memecoins as nothing more than a fad, comparing them to fleeting celebrity fame. Speaking in an interview with the Wolf of All Streets channel on YouTube, he stated that 99% of memecoins cannot be sustainable for the long term and are created solely for a select group to make […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 2
Economic Indicator
Standard Chartered raises China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.8% from 4.5%
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered on Wednesday revised its 2025 economic growth forecast for China to 4.8% from 4.5%, given "stronger-than-expected" real activity performance in the first two months and the March PMI survey.The bank said China's real gross domestic product ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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South Korea parliament introduces motion to impeach finance minister
SEOUL, April 2 (Reuters) - South Korea's parliament on Wednesday formally introduced a motion to impeach Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok.National Assembly speaker Woo Won-shik said the parliament would vote within 24-72 hours after the motion was submitted.Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Saipem Wins New Offshore Contracts For Overall Value Of Around EUR 720 Mln
April 2 (Reuters) - Saipem SpA SPMI.MI:WINS NEW OFFSHORE CONTRACTS FOR OVERALL VALUE OF AROUND EUR 720 MILLIONFIRST CONTRACT ENTAILS EPCI ACTIVITIES FOR REPAIR OF DAMAGED SUBSEA PIPELINES FOR MAJOR CLIENT IN MIDDLE EASTFIRST CONTRACT'S WORKS TO LAST FOR AN EXPECTED 3 YEARSSECOND CONTRACT IS LIMI...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
