Asian Stock Markets Rise Amid Hopes for More U.S. Tariff Exemptions 
 

Asian stock markets rose Tuesday morning amid tentative hopes for more U.S. tariff exemptions that could lessen the negative impact of tougher trade barriers.

 
The U.S. Corporate Bond Market Needs a Boost. Big Banks Are Helping. 
 

Just over $15 billion worth of investment-grade bonds have been issued in April, the slowest start to the month since 2009.

 
S&P 500 tallies its first 'death cross' in 3 years. Here's what happens next. 
 

The S&P 500 reached an ominous-sounding milestone on Monday, even as stocks largely added to their gains from last week's rebound.

 
Fed's Waller says interest rates may need to be cut soon if largest Trump tariffs stay in place 
 

If President Donald Trump's large tariffs remain in place for some time, the economy is likely to slow to a crawl, Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller said Monday. As a result, interest-rate cuts would be warranted, even if the taxes on imports cause a spike in inflation.

 
OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Outlook Amid U.S. Tariff Hit 
 

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut its forecast for oil demand growth just days after a surprise decision to boost output, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs on the global economy and crude consumption.

 
ECB to Cut Rates Again as Tariffs Darken Growth Outlook 
 

The case for a cut has been bolstered by the surprising strength of the euro in the wake of the April 2 tariff announcements.

 
Trump's Trade War Is Threatening to Derail the Office-Market Recovery 
 

Leasing by businesses hit a recent high in the first quarter, but economic uncertainty is prompting a pause in some dealmaking.

 
At China's Wholesale Hub, U.S. Orders Have Suddenly Halted. One Example: Socks. 
 

Chinese sellers remain confident despite higher tariffs, saying it no longer makes sense to sell everyday goods to Americans.

 
Canadian Property Market Hurt by Tariff Concerns 
 

The nascent recovery in Canada's housing market has become a casualty of the trade dispute with the U.S.

 
German Exports to U.S. Hit Highest in Two Decades 
 

The uptick could be short-lived given the Trump administration's raising of tariff barriers on imports from Europe.

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