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Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act
By Makiko Yamazaki and Rocky Swift TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against spe...
Apr 02, 2026
China services activity growth cools in March, private PMI shows
By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services activity slowed in March from February's 33-month high, as softer demand and a decline in overseas orders weighed ...
Apr 02, 2026
Japan's services growth slows as Middle East war dents confidence, PMI shows
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector grew at its weakest pace in three months in March, a private survey showed on Friday, as rising uncertainty over the Middle East war crushed business...
Apr 02, 2026
Exit of Trump officials including FBI director Patel under discussion, Atlantic reports
April 2 (Reuters) - There are discussions about FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving the Trump administration, the Atlantic reported ...
Apr 02, 2026
Analysis-Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S. co...
Apr 02, 2026
Peoria Chiefs 2026 season gets underway this weekend
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria's boys of summer will be back on the field this weekend. The Peoria Chiefs begin their 2026 Midwest League season on Friday night with a three-game trip to Cedar Rapids. The Chie...
Apr 02, 2026
HBO Max brings 'Euphoria' to Coachella with late-night Season 3 premiere
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, April 2 (Reuters) - HBO Max will air the third and final season premiere of "Euphoria" on Sunday, April 12, at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the first...
Apr 02, 2026
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
By David Lawder and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ordered 100% tariffs on certain branded pharmaceutical imports and overhauled steel, aluminum and coppe...
Apr 02, 2026
Carle Health president leaving for role at Heartland Health
PEORIA, Ill. - Carle Health of Greater Peoria will be looking for a new leader. Current president Keith Knepp will be leaving the role on July 1st, after accepting a position at Heartland Health Servi...
Apr 02, 2026
Exclusive-Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say
By David French, Shariq Khan and Andres Gonzalez LONDON/NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - European energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell are among companies eyeing a majority stake in one of the U.S. Gulf...
Apr 02, 2026
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