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STOXX 600 down 1.5%Trump pauses military aid to UkraineDefence stocks hit fresh highsWall St futures fallWelcome 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 "EITHER ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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Euro zone bond yields fall as tariffs take effect, EU focuses on spending
Traders digest U.S. tariffsU.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine ECB expected to deliver rate cut this week U.S. economy in focus after ISMBy Lucy Raitano LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields fell on Tuesday as traders focussed on new U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada, a doubling of d...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains as safe-haven rush follows Trump's tariffs
Trump hits Canada, Mexico, and China with steep tariffs US nonfarm payrolls due on FridayGold to re-test the highs over the coming weeks, says analystBy Rahul Paswan March 4 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand as trade conflicts erupted after U.S. Presid...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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UK PM Starmer spoke with Trump on Monday evening, says Starmer's spokesman
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening, Starmer's spokesman said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of calls between the two leaders as the West seeks a plan for peace in Ukraine's war with Russia.The spokesman d...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
KKR slips after $1.5 bln convertible stock deal unveiled
** Shares of KKR & Co KKR.N down 2.1% at $130.19 premarket as co seeks capital raise** Co announces $1.5 bln 3-yr mandatory convertible preferred stock deal** It plans to use net proceeds to acquire additional equity interests in its core private equity portfolio companies, and for general purpo...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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MSC Income Fund Announces Amendment Of Its Corporate Credit Facility
March 4 (Reuters) - Main Street Capital MAIN.N:MSC INCOME FUND ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT OF ITS CORPORATE CREDIT FACILITYMSC INCOME FUND INC: AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN INCREASE IN TOTAL COMMITMENTS FROM $165.0 MILLION TO $245.0 MILLIONReuters
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
US grains slip again as Chinese tariffs add to trade worries
PARIS/SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - Chicago corn, soybeans and wheat lost more ground on Tuesday, setting fresh multi-week lows as retaliatory Chinese tariffs on U.S. farm goods heightened concerns that President Donald Trump's trade policy will disrupt U.S. agricultural exports.Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Indices
US Dollar ekes out more losses amid tit-for-tat trade war
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, makes another leg lower on Tuesday after United States (US) President Donald Trump confirmed that tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China were not being delayed.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
Are Crypto Presales a Safe Haven Amid Trump’s Trade War and Recession Fears?
In the midst of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainties, investors are exploring alternative avenues to safeguard their assets.One such avenue gaining attention is cryptocurrency presales. Unlike established cryptocurrencies that are currently experiencing significant volatility, presa...Bitcoinist
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
EU debates support for Europe's steel industry as U.S. tariffs loom
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosted steel sector executives on Tuesday for a debate on how to ensure the industry's future health as it faces high energy costs, decarbonisation and impending U.S. tariffs.The debate, launched eight days before U.S. ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
Room To Improve widow reveals tribute to late husband with daughter he never got to meet
The widow of a Sligo dad who never got to meet his daughter revealed that he chose her name, and the lovely tribute to him that she bears. Orla McDermott tragically lost her husband Dominic when she was six months pregnant with their little girl to an aggressive form of cancer and in their final [&#...Bitcoinist
Tue, Mar 4
Forex
Sterling edges higher against dollar, tariffs in focus
March 4 (Reuters) - The British pound edged higher against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as traders weighed the implication of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China following recent data suggesting a slowdown in the American economy.
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Tue, Mar 4
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UK's FCA bans former Credit Suisse executives following US criminal convictions
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Two former Credit Suisse managing directors have been banned from the UK financial services industry after they pleaded guilty in the United States over their role in Mozambique's "tuna bond" scandal, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday.A...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
Target unveils "cautious" full-year sales forecast amid tariff-related uncertainty
Investing.com - Target (NYSE:TGT) unveiled a cautious outlook for sales growth in its current financial year as the big-box retailer flagged uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's tInvesting.com
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
US STOCKS-Futures muted after Wall St selloff on trade war worries
Illumina falls after China bans imports of its gene sequencersTarget rises after quarterly earnings beat estimatesTesla's China-made EV sales fall 49.2% in FebruaryFutures: Dow down 0.11%, S&P 500 down 0.1%, Nasdaq up 0.01%By Johann M Cherian and Sukriti Gupta March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. sto...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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Tunisia begins trial of prominent opposition leaders on conspiracy charges
By Tarek Amara TUNIS, March 4, (Reuters) - Tunisian activists protested on Tuesday near a Tunis court where prominent figures face charges of conspiring against state security in a trial that the opposition says is fabricated and a symbol of President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.Rights gr...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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KKR Announces Offering Of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
March 4 (Reuters) - KKR & Co KKR.N:KKR ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF MANDATORY CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKKKR & CO INC - ANNOUNCES $1.5 BILLION OFFERING OF MANDATORY CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKKKR & CO INC - TO USE PROCEEDS FOR ACQUISITION OF EQUITY INTERESTS AND CORPORATE PURPOSESReuters
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
EU to present action plan for steel sector on March 19
March 4 (Reuters) - The EU will present an action plan to make Europe's ailing steel sector more competitive and to shield it from looming U.S. trade tariffs on March 19, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.The action plan follows a 'strategic dialogue' with key ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
