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METALS-London copper rises, caution ahead of US reciprocal tariffs caps gains
SHANGHAI, April 2 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London edged up on Wednesday, but gains were capped as cautious investors awaited details of reciprocal tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled later in the day.The benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose 0....Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
Japanese Yen trades with negative bias against USD ahead of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest gains against its American counterpart and attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday. The USD/JPY pair, however, remains confined in a range held since the beginning of this week as traders await a...
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
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Australia's Brainchip gains on $1.8 million contract with RTX
April 2 - ** Shares of Brainchip Holdings BRN.AX rise 3.8% to A$0.2075** Chip processor says it is partnering with Raytheon, an RTX RTX.N business** Partnership to service a contract for $1.8 million from the Air Force Research Laboratory on neuromorphic radar signaling** Stock rose as much as 6.3% ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans could extend gains to $10.44-1/2
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean May contract SK25 could extend gains to $10.44-1/2 per bushel, driven by a wave c.The sharp surge on April 1 confirmed the fierce character of this wave. A projection analysis reveals that this wave has briefly...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
BOJ warns of possible hit to global trade from planned new US tariffs
US tariffs could affect household, business mood, BOJ Ueda saysImpact on U.S. long-term inflation uncertainUeda hopes to debate global fallout at G20, IMF meetsBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) - Planned new U.S. tariffs could have a huge impact on world trade, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Canada to avoid counter-tariffs on most US food imports, Globe and Mail reports
April 1 (Reuters) - Canada will not impose retaliatory tariffs on most U.S. food and other essentials or on components essential to avoiding job loss in key sectors of the economy, the Globe and Mail reported on Tuesday citing comments by two federal trade advisers.David MacNaughton and Hassan Yussu...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - April 2
April 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok's Chinese owners- Carmakers fined more than 550 million euros for European rec...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks on tenterhooks 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 leviesBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Asian stocks stuttered on Wednesday, while the safe-haven gold was stuck near record highs as a nervous world awai...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Republicans projected to win two Florida special elections, boosting US House majority
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - Republican candidates are projected to win two special elections in Florida on Tuesday, according to U.S. media organizations, boosting Republicans' slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by filling vacancies created by President Dona...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Economic Indicator
Canada to avoid counter tariffs that risk jobs, price hikes – The Globe and Mail
Citing two federal trade advisers, The Globe and Mail reported early Wednesday that “Ottawa won’t impose levies on most US food and components that could hike the cost to families or cause mass layoffs or plant closings.”
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Chinese military conducts live fire shooting drills in East China Sea
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - China's military on Wednesday said it carried out long-range live fire shooting drills in the East China Sea.The drills involved precision strikes on simulated targets of key ports and energy facilities and "achieved desired effects", said Shi Yi, a spokesper...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk
April 1 (Reuters) - Wisconsin voters elected Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, CNN and NBC projected, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority in a setback for President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk, who had backed her conservative rival.The election wa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Bridgewater flagship fund up 9.9% in Q1, assets fell in 2024 amid revamp
Bridgewater's assets fell 18% to $92.1 billion in 2024 Management overhauled business, returned assets to clientsPure Alpha gained 11.3% in 2024, outperforming the industryBy Carolina MandlNEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - Bridgewater Associates' flagship fund rose 9.9% in the first quarter, a ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Shifting Sentiment? Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Stay Put Despite Losses
According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post, short-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders are choosing to retain their digital assets despite incurring unrealized losses. CryptoQuant contributor Onchained explained that short-term BTC holders have recorded significantly lower realized losses compared to th...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Top Buyers Preferring To Hold Rather Than Sell, Glassnode Reveals
The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has explained how the investors who bought at the Bitcoin top are showing conviction, not capitulation. 3 To 6 Months Old Bitcoin Buyers Have Been Holding Strong Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed a couple of Bitcoin...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 2
Other
US judge blocks Trump administration from firing federal employees on probation
By Daniel Wiessner April 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday said the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump cannot quickly fire thousands of probationary federal workers in 19 states and Washington, D.C., narrowing an earlier nationwide ruling. U.S. District Judge James Bredar in Bal...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
Australia, NZ dollars exposed to collateral damage from tariff fallout
SYDNEY, April 2 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were left adrift on Wednesday as investors awaited details on U.S. tariffs that could well trigger a global trade war, dragging on economic growth and commodity prices.Neither country has much direct exposure to the United States - u...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Economic Indicator
Thailand may see impact of up to $8 bln from U.S. tariffs, says official
BANGKOK, April 2 (Reuters) - Thailand could see an impact of $7 billion to $8 billion from U.S. tariffs that may be imposed, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday.Thai semiconductor exports may face tariffs of 25% from the United States, the ministry said, adding that it had a strategy on all dime...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
