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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
Forex
Mexico lowers 2025 growth forecast to still rosy 1.5%-2.3%
MEXICO CITY, April 1 (Reuters) - Mexico's government sees its economy growing between 1.5% and 2.3% this year, down from a prior estimate of 2.0% to 3.0%, a draft budget from the country's finance ministry showed on Tuesday.The growth forecast, which the finance ministry called conservative,...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Federal judge lets DOGE keep USIP headquarters worth $500 Million for free
Federal Judge Beryl Howell has allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to keep hold of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters building, worth an estimated $500 million, according to a ruling issued on Tuesday. This decision follows several days of controversy over the building’s status. Although the formal dispute continues in court, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans retreat from one-month high on tariff uncertainty
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures fell on Wednesday, retreating from their highest levels since March 6, pressured by concerns over an upcoming tariff announcement that threatened U.S. farm exports. The earlier gains were supported by a Tuesday meeting on raising federal biomass d...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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BOJ Ueda says he hopes to debate global fallout from US tariff policy
TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday he would like to share views with his G20 counterparts on how higher U.S. tariffs could affect the global economy when the group's finance leaders meet in Washington later this month."The impact of U.S. tariff pol...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Could Buying Celsius Stock Today Make You a Millionaire by 2030?
Every investor wants to make a lot of money from their holdings. This is exactly what Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH) has done. The health-focused energy drink purveyor has seen its shares skyrocket 2,560% just in the past five years (as of March 31), turning a small $38,000 initial capital outlay into a sev...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
TECHNICALS-Commodities intraday targets/key levels
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Contract Target Support/Resistance Brent oil $73.81res $74.73/$75.30Palm oil (3rd month)4,449/4,500 ringgitsup 4,398/4,334 ringgitWTI* $70.50res $71.42/$71.83Spot gold$3,139/$3,153/$3,163sup $3,116/3,101/$3,078LME copper (3rd m...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Economic Indicator
White House says Trump will go ahead with tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs on Wednesday, though it provided no details about the size and scope of trade barriersthat have businesses, consumers and investors fretting about an intensifying global trade warReuters
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
FOREX-Dollar steady as zero hour on "Liberation Day" closes in
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 tight rang...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Australia's Star eyes Bally's lifeline after failing to secure new debt package
By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, April 2 (Reuters) - Australia's Star Entertainment SGR.AX on Wednesday said it was exploring a lifeline from by U.S. casino group Bally's Corp BALY.N after an up to A$940 million ($590 million) refinancing proposal from investment group Salter Brothers Capital col...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Better Buy Right Now With $2,000: Bitcoin or Solana?
2025 has already been a chaotic year for both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), with the former losing 6% of its value and the latter losing 28% even as both are exposed to major catalysts in the form of an emerging apparently pro-crypto regulatory regime in the U.S.But through the res...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Is Now the Time to Buy the 3 Worst-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 This Year?
Heading into trading on Monday, the S&P 500 was down around 5% to start 2025. Investors are worried about what lies ahead for the economy, and as a result, stocks have been in a free fall. The three worst-performing stocks on the broad index as of Monday were Deckers Outdoor (NYSE: DECK), Tesla (NAS...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Other
Taiwan says 76 Chinese warplanes, 15 warships detected around island
TAIPEI, April 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that in the previous 24 hours it had detected 76 Chinese military aircraft and 15 Chinese military ships operating around Taiwan.China on Tuesday began its latest round of war games near the island.Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
