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Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, April 20 (Reuters) - Oil rose on Monday and the main U.S. equity indices fell as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalated and the Strait of Hormuz was closed, although the fairly mild market moves suggest investors are hopeful negotiations will resume and yield positive
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Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel

Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - After more than a decade criticizing the U.S. central bank, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh faces a mark-to-market moment in a Senate hearing on Tuesday when lawmakers will likely press the Fed chief nominee to flesh out his monetary
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Kevin Warsh's Nomination as Fed Chair Could Signal Shift in Monetary Policy

Kevin Warsh's Nomination as Fed Chair Could Signal Shift in Monetary Policy

Kevin Warsh's Nomination as Fed Chair Could Signal Shift in Monetary Policy
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Oil prices climb as US stocks give back only a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices climb as US stocks give back only a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices are climbing following the latest rise in tensions between the United States and Iran, and U.S. stocks are giving back a bit of their record-breaking rally
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U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Middle East Tensions and Hormuz Closure

U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Middle East Tensions and Hormuz Closure

U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Middle East Tensions and Hormuz Closure
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Fed nominee Warsh commits to central bank's independence, with limits

Fed nominee Warsh commits to central bank's independence, with limits

By Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh, U.S.
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Robust US commercial loan growth eases worries of economic slowdown

Robust US commercial loan growth eases worries of economic slowdown

By Utkarsh Shetti April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. banks last week reported a sharp ramp-up in corporate borrowing, offering an early indication of resilience in parts of the economy even as inflationary pressures and broader fears of a slowdown persist.
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ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan's too-slow rate hikes

ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan's too-slow rate hikes

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - The yen may come under further pressure if markets see the Bank of Japan as being too slow in addressing inflationary risks, Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda said.
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Dollar rebounds as Middle East tensions reignite, Hormuz closed

Dollar rebounds as Middle East tensions reignite, Hormuz closed

By Gregor Stuart Hunter TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - The dollar headed for its highest level in a week at the start of Asian trading on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East sent investors scurrying for safe havens.
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Federal Reserve Nominee Kevin Warsh Faces Challenges in Evolving Economic Landscape

Federal Reserve Nominee Kevin Warsh Faces Challenges in Evolving Economic Landscape

Federal Reserve Nominee Kevin Warsh Faces Challenges in Evolving Economic Landscape
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Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

By Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities:
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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - Iran's top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited "very good conversations" with Tehran