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US says Chinese company is helping Houthis target American warships

Satellite group linked to People’s Liberation Army has supplied images to Iran-backed group in Yemen, say officials

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ukraine says it has signed the outline of a minerals deal with the U.S.

Ukraine said Thursday that it had signed the basis of a minerals deal with the U.S., although the details of the agreement are yet to be announced.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors parse Japan inflation data

Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Does the market need to be concerned about AI adoption?

And a conversation with Brent Neiman, whose research was cited in the ‘reciprocal tariff’ calculations

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Where 'Made in China 2025' missed the mark

Beijing's Made in China' 2025 had ambitious goals. 10 years on, it's failed to meet several targets

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

House China panel head urges JPMorgan and BofA to halt work on CATL IPO

John Moolenaar warns banks of ‘regulatory, financial and reputational risks’ for working on deal

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

China stops buying liquefied natural gas from the US

Standstill shows how Sino-American trade war has spilled into the energy sector

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Raiffeisen halts sale of Russia unit amid US thaw

Austrian bank has faced pressure to quit, but exit has been complicated by court process

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

GTCR’s $24bn reasons to be happy

Plus, US regulators’ antitrust fight with Big Tech continues and some ‘clearly unusual’ trades related to Trump family appointments

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The problem with wealth taxes

Taxing the rich is a tantalising prospect for the cash-strapped UK government — but imposing a levy that is both fair and effective is fraught with difficulty

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Japan markets trade flat as investors parse key inflation data

Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Japan inflation comes in at 3.6%, surpasses BOJ target for three straight years

Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Few US CEOs bought the dip as tariffs rattled markets

Some insiders unloaded stock before Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement but many more were restricted from doing so

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Netflix predicts growth despite consumer tariff fears

Streaming service’s shares gain as earnings beat Wall Street’s forecasts

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Harvard balks at Trump administration’s demand for foreign students’ data

Move comes as US government escalates attacks on country’s universities

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Netflix maintained its 2025 guidance. That may not be the sign of confidence it seems

Netflix's choice not to bump guidance suggests caution despite the company predicting limited effect from macroeconomic turbulence.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Netflix posts major earnings beat as revenue grows 13% in first quarter

The report marks the first time Netflix did not disclose quarterly subscriber data, as it shifts its strategy to focus on revenue and other metrics.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

FirstFT: US says Chinese satellite company is supporting Houthi attacks

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump ratchets up pressure on Fed chair, and Nvidia CEO visits Beijing

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump says US will ‘100%’ strike trade deal with EU

US president raises hopes of breakthrough while meeting Italy’s leader Giorgia Meloni in Washington

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US and Ukraine sign memorandum of intent on minerals deal

Officials say memo was signed ‘virtually’ and hope to finalise a full economic accord by the end of next week

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Eli Lilly’s new obesity pill lowers blood sugar and aids weight loss

Promising late-stage trial results lift US pharmaceutical group’s shares almost 15%

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Google ‘wilfully’ monopolised online advertising market, US judge rules

Federal court’s decision heightens the risks that Silicon Valley behemoth will need to sell assets

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UnitedHealth shares plunge 22% after insurer slashes profit forecast

US company says it ‘did not perform to expectations’ in first quarter

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chinese tea chain Chagee climbs 15% in stock market debut

Chagee, a Chinese tea chain, made its U.S. public market debut on the Nasdaq as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing rise.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Chinese ‘teaspresso’ chain Chagee jumps on Wall Street debut

Strong performance comes despite worsening ties between Washington and Beijing

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Could Trump fire the Federal Reserve chair?

Ninety-year-old precedent known as Humphrey’s Executor is crucial guardrail protecting US central bank’s independence

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

10-year Treasury yield rises after Fed chief warns of tariff effects

Investors weighed the state of the U.S. economy after remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Google hit with second antitrust blow, adding to concerns about future of ads business

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Google held illegal monopolies in online advertising markets due to its position between ad buyers and sellers.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US says Chinese firm is helping Houthis target American warships

Satellite company linked to People’s Liberation Army has supplied images to Iran-backed group in Yemen, say officials

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump ratchets up pressure on Fed chair Powell to cut rates

US president lashes out at head of central bank, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

England’s Premiership Rugby in talks for revamp inspired by Indian cricket

Franchise model under consideration would target expansion and end relegation in top level of men’s game

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UnitedHealth's stock is plunging on higher medical costs. That may mean trouble for more insurers

The warning sign from a health-care giant seen as the insurance industry's bellwether may mean trouble for companies with Medicare Advantage plans.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump again calls for Fed to cut rates, says Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

President Donald Trump on Thursday again called for the Federal Reserve to lower rates and even hinted at the "termination" of Chair Jerome Powell.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Asda fires opening salvo as supermarket price war looms

Tesco and Sainsbury’s are preparing a fightback, as grocer turns to price cuts to reverse decline in market share

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump weighs in on Japan trade talks but Tokyo team leaves without deal

First-in-queue negotiations closely watched for signs of US strategy

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World