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Ahead of US tariffs, Taiwan says it is 'indispensable' to global supply chain
TAIPEI, April 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday ahead of an announcement of sweeping import tariffs by the United States that the island is an "indispensable" member of the global supply chain and it would defend its companies' interests.Officials in President...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Technical Analysis
DXY: 2-way trades into event risk – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) held steady as markets await reciprocal tariff announcement on 2 Apr (4pm ET/4am SGT Thurs morning). There are reports to suggest that Trump’s team is still in the midst of finalising tariffs, with options ranging from reciprocal to tiered to universal tariffs.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
Gold price stabilizes ahead of Trump's tariffs announcement on “Liberation Day”
Gold price (XAU/USD) stabilizes just above $3,130 at the time of writing on Wednesday following a mean reversal move the prior day after a fresh all-time high got eked out at $3,149 before closing in negative territory.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
Russia says Ukraine struck its energy infrastructure twice in past day
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that Ukraine had attacked Russian energy facilities twice during the past 24 hours, despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on energy strikes by both Russia and Ukraine.The ministry said Ukraine had conducted drone and shelling a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Turning 70 in 2025? 2 Things You Need to Know
Turning 70 is something to celebrate. By that age, you've no doubt had your share of experiences and learned a lot of things in the course of your life. But in addition to throwing yourself the blowout party you deserve, you should also be strategizing about a couple of key aspects of retirement. He...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Intuitive Machines Says It Has a "Fortress-Like Balance Sheet." Is It True?
Lunar exploration company Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) shot up like a rocket after reporting earnings last week (well, it did before an inflation- and tariff-inspired temper tantrum crashed the stock market on Friday). If you own Intuitive stock, you probably know this already. What you may not...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
Pound steady but edgy as investors await Trump tariff plans
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Wednesday, with global markets in limbo ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's long-awaited tariff announcement later in the day, which has the potential to further cool the already tepid UK economy.Sterling GBP=D3 was flat at $1.2921, ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Good News for AMD Stock Investors
In this video, I will talk about recent updates regarding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of March 31, 2025. The video was published on March 31, 2025....The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
SmartStop Self-Storage REIT set for long-sought NYSE listing after $810 million IPO
** SmartStop Self-Storage REIT SMA.N is set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under symbol “SMA” on Wednesday** Ladera Ranch, California-based SMA late Tuesday sold 27 million shares at $30 apiece to raise $810 million ** IPO priced in the lower half of the marketed range of $28 to $3...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
India's L&T Technology gains as JP Morgan sees order wins aiding FY26 revenue growth
** Shares of L&T Technology Services LTEH.NS rise 2.1% to 4,659.50 rupees** Rise after J.P.Morgan retains "overweight" on IT co, citing sustained momentum in revenue growth for fiscal year 2026 ** J.P.Morgan says LTEH's $55 million new deal from an EU auto maker shows continuing deal...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Technical Analysis
GBP/USD: Expected to trade in a sideways range of 1.2885/1.2945 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to trade in a sideways range of 1.2885/1.2945 vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, current price movements are likely part of a range trading phase, expected to be between 1.2850 and 1.3050, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Euro zone bond yields steady as markets eye Trump tariffs
By Yadarisa Shabong April 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields were muted on Wednesday as markets await details of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs due later in the day and the possibility of an escalation in the global trade dispute.Trump was poised to impose sweeping new reci...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Nissan North America Is Recalling 37,003 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
April 2 (Reuters) - NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING 37,003 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSANISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS AN OVERLOADED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.- NHTSASource text: https://tinyurl.com/pmv95382Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Is Rocket Lab Stock a Buy Now?
The space economy is a fascinating investment opportunity, but there are limited pure-play space stocks to choose from. Elon Musk's SpaceX is the industry leader by a wide margin, but it's not publicly traded. Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) has emerged as a hot alternative. The stock has rocketed hig...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Altria vs. Eli Lilly: What's the Better Stock for Dividend Investors?
Tobacco giant Altria (NYSE: MO) provides a tremendously high dividend yield of 7%, which is well above the S&P 500 index average of 1.3%. But it comes with risks, as its business has been struggling to grow in recent years, and its rate of dividend increases has been modest.Meanwhile, pharma company...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Tesla Stock Is Down Big in 2025. Buy, Sell, or Hold?
It's been a rough year for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shareholders, marked by a huge decline in the stock price as investors try their best to wait around for a reacceleration in the electric-car maker's growth. Tesla's management team is signaling to investors that the first half of 2025 will be a transi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
