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CORRECTED-Peak Re targets India with reinsurance branch licence approval
By Ryan HewlettApril 1 - (The Insurer) - Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re said on Monday that it has been granted a reinsurance branch licence in India.Peak Re said in a statement that it was authorised as an IFSC Insurance Office (IIO) by the International Financial Services Centres Authority on F...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Jefferies ups Engie to 'buy' on visible earnings outlook
** Jefferies upgrades Engie ENGI.PA to "buy" from "hold" based on the French energy group's more "convincing equity story" with visible earnings and manageable overhangs** "Engie's impressive FY24 update compels us to review our downgrade from January," Jeffer...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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JGB yields edge lower with investors cautious before Trump tariffs
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields edged lower on Wednesday as investors shifted to the safety of bonds before the announcement of the latest round of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.Trump has billed April 2 as "Liberation Day," which wi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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China employs Shandong aircraft carrier task group to simulate strikes east of Taiwan
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - China's military on Wednesday employed the Shandong aircraft carrier task group to simulate strikes on ground and maritime targets east of Taiwan.Exercises included vessel-aircraft coordination, seizure of area air superiority, and strikes on ground and maritime targ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Europe will respond proportionately to likely Trump tariffs, French industry minister says
PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - Europe will respond to the likely implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump in a proportionate manner but will not escalate tensions under any circumstances, French industry minister Marc Ferracci said on Wednesday."Europe has always been on the side of ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Morning Bid: Markets at a standstill before tariff drama
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com. MORNING BID: MARKETS AT A STANDSTILL BEFORE TARIFF DRAMA With less than 24 hours left until U.S. President Donald Trump...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Soccer-Bundesliga to open additional transfer window for Club World Cup
April 2 (Reuters) - The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will have an additional transfer window running from June 1-10 ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, the German soccer league (DFL) said on Tuesday. World soccer's governing body has given member associations of participating clubs the option of o...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
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
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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
