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China's yuan hovers near 2-week low, tariffs, parliament gathering in focus
SHANGHAI, March 3 (Reuters) - China's yuan hovered near a two-week low against the dollar on Monday as upbeat manufacturing data partially offset some investor worries over heightened Sino-U.S. trade tensions after President Donald Trump proposed extra tariffs on Chinese goods.Trump's additi...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-Bubble tea giant gives Hong Kong needed IPO jolt
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, March 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Mixue 2097.HK has just put other bubble tea listings to shame. Shares in the chain from Henan province, which sells bubble tea, coffee and ice cream,...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Commodities
Philippines President Marcos ready to meet Trump immediately, ambassador to Washington says
MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is keen to meet his U.S. counterpart in Washington and is ready to go immediately when Donald Trump is available, Manila's ambassador to the United States said on Monday. Such a meeting could be in the Spring, Jose Manuel R...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Economic Indicator
China evaluating countermeasures in response to Trump's March 4 tariffs – Global Times
Global Times reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter, that China is evaluating countermeasures in response to the additional 10% tariffs the United States (US) will impose on March 4.
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Mon, Mar 3
Economic Indicator
EXPLAINER-How China could boost its weak consumption
By Marius Zaharia HONG KONG, March 3 (Reuters) - China has repeatedly pledged to make the consumer sector a more prominent driver of economic growth but is yet to implement any structural policy changes to achieve this.Analysts say potential costs in the trillions of dollars and risks that reform...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-A Chinese Morgan Stanley is worth an M&A shot
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, March 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If imitation is truly the sincerest form of flattery, one of Wall Street's biggest firms may soon be blushing. Beijing is planning to merge China ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Other
'Anora' filmmaker Sean Baker wins Oscar for Best Director
Updates to include quote from his acceptance speechBy Dawn ChmielewskiLOS ANGELES, March 2 (Reuters) - Filmmaker Sean Baker won the Academy Award for best director for "Anora," a film about an exotic dancer and sex worker who has the chance of a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Other
Philippine-US engagements reaffirm alliance and shared interests, ambassador to Washington says
MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) - The United States and Philippines have reaffirmed in all bilateral engagements the importance of their alliance and shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region, Manila's ambassador to the United States said on Monday. Jose Manuel Romualdez, speaking at a forum with fo...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Breaks Out—10% Surge Sparks Bullish Momentum
Ethereum price started a fresh increase from the $2,080 zone. ETH is now back above $2,400 and facing hurdles near the $2,550 level. Ethereum started a decent increase above the $2,350 resistance zone. The price is trading above $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break abov...NewsBTC
Mon, Mar 3
Commodities
GRAINS-Corn rises from 7-week low, tariff worries cap gains
Impact of U.S. tariffs on agriculture markets limits gainsDryness in U.S., India supports Chicago wheat futuresAdds quote, detailsBy Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, March 3 (Reuters) - Chicago corn recovered on Monday from an almost seven-week low, while soybeans rose for the first time in four session...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Other
BRIEF-AGM Group Prices Public Offering Of 16,390,000 Shares At $0.33 Per Share
March 2 (Reuters) - AGM Group Holdings Inc AGMH.O:AGM GROUP HOLDINGS INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $5.4 MILLION PUBLIC OFFERINGAGM GROUP HOLDINGS INC - PRICES PUBLIC OFFERING OF 16,390,000 SHARES SET AT $0.33 PER SHARESource text: ID:nGNX2y9yzqFurther company coverage: AGMH.OReuters
Mon, Mar 3
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei rebounds on Wall Street's strong finish, weaker yen
Updates with midday close TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday from a sharp decline in the previous session, underpinned by Wall Street's strong finish last week and a weaker yen. The Nikkei .N225 rose 1.14% to 37,580.02 by the midday break, after ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Commodities
China studying countermeasures to US tariff threat, Global Times says
BEIJING, March 3 (Reuters) - China is studying relevant countermeasures in response to the United States' tariff threat set to take effect on Tuesday, state-backed Global Times said on Monday.The countermeasures will likely include both tariffs and a series of non-tariff measures, Global Times s...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Forex
Australia, NZ dlrs try to regain footing after brutal week, all eyes on tariffs
SYDNEY, March 3 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars steadied on Monday after a bruising week as the spectre of imminent U.S. tariffs and a potential global trade war pounded export-exposed currencies.The Antipodeans were undermined by a bout of risk aversion in markets amid heightened...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
Commodities
UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Europe must boost defence spending, says von der LeyenUK, France and Ukraine to present peace deal to TrumpZelenskiy meets King Charles at his residenceMacron says deal would be a ceasefire for air and sea combatUpdates with Zelenskiy's comments in paragraphs 8-9, 24By Elizabeth Piper, Kate Holt...Reuters
Mon, Mar 3
