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EU defence plans could mobilise 800 billion euros, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - New EU plans to strengthen Europe's defence industry and increase military capabilities could mobilize close to 800 billion euros ($841.4 billion), EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.The EU will propose to give member states more fiscal spa...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
ANALYSIS-Investors say it's time to take Trump seriously as markets recoil
'Trump trade' in reverseDollar down; Investors snap up 10-year Treasuries10-yr yield hits lowest since OctoberBy Tom Westbrook and Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - Markets no longer think Donald Trump is full of bluster and are moving quickly to anticipate a slowdown in U.S. ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Technical Analysis
USD: Tariffs are dollar positive, an equity correction is not – ING
During President Trump's first term in office, we felt the sequencing of tax cuts (late 2017) and then tariffs (March 2018-August 2019) were key reasons for a strengthening dollar. In other words, the US economy had some fiscal support before tariff wars were waged.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
UK's Ashtead falls short of profit estimates as US construction weakness drags
US construction sector slowdown continues to weighAshtead maintains full-year outlookShares fall 3.5% to lowest since November 2023 March 4 (Reuters) - British equipment rental company Ashtead AHT.L missed third-quarter pre-tax profit and revenue expectations on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
The Trade Desk Stock Is Down 50%. Is It a Buy for 2025?
On Feb. 12, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) announced its fourth-quarter results, and by some measures, it was another strong report, with revenue up 22% year over year. But the company's revenue of $741 million also fell short of the $758 million analysts expected, and the stock plunged in response. I...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 4
Forex
Evidence suggests Trump's cheap yuan comment is unfounded
SHANGHAI, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of China's foreign exchange policy appears to be unfounded, given the yuan's relative strength in currency markets and Beijing's efforts to keep it stable.Trump said on Monday he told the leaders of Japan and China...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
PICS: Celebs live their best lives at Sabrina Carpenter's gig in Dublin
Jesus was a carpenter and by the looks of it, these famous Irish faces are too! A host of celebrities lined the 3Arena to watch Sabrina perform all her hit songs on Monday and we couldn't be more jealous. The self-proclaimed pint-sized popstar is performing in Dublin for two nights as part of the Eu...Bitcoinist
Tue, Mar 4
Other
Russia-Ukraine uncertainty continues to hang over Lloyd’s syndicate forecasts
By Michael JonesMarch 4 - (The Insurer) - Reserve uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine lessor claims has continued to affect Lloyd’s syndicate forecasts for Atrium 609, Dale 1729 and Tokio Marine Kiln 510, according to Argenta Holdings disclosures.Atrium 609 has kept its 2021 year of account open due u...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
Can ETH End 2025 Above $5,000? Or Is There a Better Chance For This Emerging Altcoin To Rise 80x To $1?
ETH price has shown a positive 1.56% change over the last day while staying near $2,340 after institutional investors put money in and regulatory agencies shift their positions. A total of $19 million entered U.S.-based Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds during the past four days in a row. The emerging market uncertainty has pulled investor and user […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
Eric Trump Warns Wall Street: ‘Embrace Crypto Or Die’
US presidential son Eric Trump urged the traditional financial sector and Wall Street to evolve and embrace cryptocurrencies before they get left behind. Trump made the remark after his father, US President Donald Trump, announced that the US government is moving towards the creation of a Strategic ...Bitcoinist
Tue, Mar 4
Other
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto to meet U.S Secretary of State Rubio
BUDAPEST, March 4 (Reuters) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is going to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington later on Tuesday, a Hungarian government spokesperson said on X.Spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs also said that the talks, which begin at 1600 GMT, are going to focu...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Other
Thales soars as 2024 earnings beat forecasts on defence spending
Thales' defence growth outpaces aerospace and cyber gainsCEO Caine cites geopolitical instability driving defence investments2025 forecast: sales growth 5-6%, orders to outpace salesBy Tim Hepher PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - Shares in France's Thales TCFP.PA jumped more than 11% on Tues...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $67.67 per barrel, down from Monday’s close at $68.11. Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $70.82 after its previous daily close at $71.28.
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Tue, Mar 4
Other
Volvo Cars total sales rise 1% in February, EV sales fall
COPENHAGEN, March 4 (Reuters) - Volvo Cars VOLCARb.ST sold 50,662 cars in February, up 1% from a year earlier, the Sweden-based company said on Tuesday, as sales of its electric vehicles declined for the month.Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said in a statement sales...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Other
ADVISORY-Alert on contract for CIF Enduring Assets Fund withdrawn
March 4 (Reuters) - Please ignore alert on CIF Enduring Assets Fund being awarded a contract. The alert was published in error from a press release published by an unrelated company and will be withdrawn. STORY_NUMBER:FWN3PN0ECSTORY_TIME:[08:00:14]Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
