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US Dollar Index breaks below 106.50 despite risk-off sentiment due to global tariff fears
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 106.30 during the European hours on Tuesday.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
Will the Stock Market Soar or Crash Under President Donald Trump? History Offers an Answer.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was introduced in March 1957 and it has since become synonymous with the U.S. stock market. The index has declined about a percentage point since President Donald Trump took office in January. Will that downward momentum crescendo into a market crash, or will stocks soa...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 4
Other
Bridge Specialty completes acquisition of NBS, rebrands as LocalEdge
By Mia MacGregorMarch 3 - (The Insurer) - Bridge Specialty Group, the wholesale broking division of Brown & Brown, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Columbus, Ohio-based NBS Insurance Agency from Nationwide. The company noted that the transaction includes only NBS Insurance A...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Commodities
Russia's Sakhalin LNG, oil and gas output down in 2024
MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - Production of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as oil and gas, declined in 2024 in Russia's Pacific island of Sakhalin in 2024, according to local administration.Production of LNG at Sakhalin Energy project, led by Kremlin-controlled Gazprom GAZP.MM, declined last...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Volatility pops, STOXX drops
STOXX 600 down 0.6%Trump pauses military aid to UkraineDefence stocks hit fresh highsWall St futures steadyWelcome 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 VOLATILITY POPS, S...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
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France must spend more on defence, and faster, French finance minister says
PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - France must spend more on defence and faster, French Finance Minister Eric Lombard said on Tuesday, amid calls for European countries to step up more on defence as Washington threatens to pull back.Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Technical Analysis
AUD/USD: Expected to trade between 0.6190 and 0.6250 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) is expected to trade between 0.6190 and 0.6250 vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, AUD must break and remain below 0.6190 before a move to 0.6155 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Cryptocurrencies
Trump’s global trade war is now officially live and markets are crashing
President Donald Trump has officially launched a global trade war, sending markets into chaos and wiping out billions overnight. On Tuesday, the US slapped heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, with Trump confirming that no more negotiations will take place.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Mar 4
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Continental to analyse Mexico, Canada sites as U.S. tariffs take effect
March 4 (Reuters) - German tire and car parts maker Continental CONG.DE said on Tuesday it will analyse its sites in Mexico and Canada and then make a decision on their future as U.S. tariffs on goods from those countries take effect. Continental has factories in Mexico, Canada and the United States...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
Greggs shares drop over 8% as sales growth slows amid tough trading conditions
Investing.com -- Greggs PLC (LON:GRG) saw its shares drop more than 8% in early trading on Tuesday after reporting a further slowdown in sales growth. Like-for-like sales in company-managed shopsInvesting.com
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
London-listed Fresnillo gains on strong earnings, special dividend
** London-listed shares of Fresnillo FRES.L rise as much as 3.8% to 783p** Stock among top pct gainers on FTSE 100 .FTSE index, which is down 0.4%** The Mexico-based precious metals miner posts a more than six-fold jump in 2024 pre-tax profit at $743.9 mln** FRES declares a special dividend of $308 ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
COMMENT-FX options hint at key USD/JPY target levels
March 4 (Reuters) - Given their forward-looking nature and reliance on FX volatility, price action and trade flow in FX options can offer insights into the perceived outlook and potential targets for a currency pair.That was evident in USD/JPY options before 150.00 was breached on February 20. Optio...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Stocks
3 Reasons Your Social Security Benefits Might Shrink
Many retirees today rely heavily on Social Security to cover their living expenses. And there's a good chance you'll wind up in the same boat.That's why it's a good idea to get an estimate of your monthly Social Security benefit ahead of retirement. And there's a fairly easy way to go about that.Whe...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 4
