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Japanese and Australian markets poised for muted start following choppy trade on Wall Street; most Asian markets closed for holiday
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 0.5% in its two-day monetary policy meeting which concludes later in the day.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:
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Meta beats expectations and boosts spending as it shrugs off tariff impact
Zuckerberg says tech giant is โwell positionedโ despite drop-off in revenue from Chinese advertisers
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US and Ukraine sign natural resources deal
Agreement establishes a โreconstruction investment fundโ after weeks of fraught negotiations
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Yum Brands CEO says company is 'pretty insulated' from tariff woes
In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs claimed President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs haven't impacted business.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How China has changed the game for AI valuations
The nature of competitive advantage has already moved beyond the vertically integrated model pursued by Elon Muskโs XAI
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Spainโs antitrust watchdog approves BBVAโs โฌ11bn hostile bid for Sabadell
Government will now have final say on deal that could make banks a force in Spanish loan market
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Meta shares rise on stronger-than-expected revenue for first quarter
Meta rose as much as 5% after the company reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Shein considers US restructuring as trade war threatens London IPO plans
Also in todayโs newsletter, Singaporeโs upcoming election, and Chinese investors pile into gold funds
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expresses growing concern about conflict in after Kashmir attack that killed 26 people
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump calls China the 'chief-ripper-offer' on trade, with no sign of direct talks
Trump also appeared to be unmoved by the idea that American consumers will face empty store shelves if his trade war drags on.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:UK in talks with France, Saudi Arabia over recognising a Palestinian state
European and Arab powers push for resolution to crisis caused by Hamas-Israel war as UN conference nears
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Amazon to spend $4 billion on small town delivery expansion
Amazon announced it will spend $4 billion by the end of 2026 on expanding deliveries to small towns in rural America.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Paramount ready to settle $20bn Trump lawsuit against CBS News
Potential deal comes after studioโs owner Shari Redstone grew frustrated with โbalanceโ of coverage
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:S&P 500 closes higher as investors shrug off disappointing US data
Blue-chip index concludes its seventh consecutive session of gains
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How a mortgage transforms your investment portfolio
They turn retail savers into hedge-fund managers
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Etsy shares sink after earnings as company says itโs โstaying nimbleโ to tariff uncertainty
Revenue for the quarter beat expectations, but its gross merchandise sales continue to lag year over year.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Norwegian Cruise Line shares fall on potential softness
Norwegian Cruise Lines misses earnings expectations and braces for "choppiness" ahead
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Snap sinks more than 12% after withholding guidance, citing ad concerns
Snap shares fell after the social media company didn't share second-quarter guidance due to the uncertain macroeconomic environment.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Starbucks shares slide as investors question cost of turnaround plan
Coffee chain to raise spending on baristas as it emphasises labour over gadgets to bring customers back
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ford CEO says Trump's tariff reprieve is helpful, but more changes needed
Ford CEO Jim Farley said it's "essential" for U.S. policies to encourage exports as well as reward companies, such as Ford, for their American production
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU readies โplan Bโ should Trump walk away from Ukraine talks
Top diplomat Kaja Kallas says Europe can maintain sanctions on Russia if Washington starts lifting its own
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Rachel Reeves under investigation by parliamentary watchdog
Probe into chancellor focuses on her declaration of theatre tickets in the MPsโ register of interests
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump says he'll blame Biden again for 2nd quarter GDP after blaming him for Q1 drop
Trump defended his tariff policies, which many have blamed for a decrease in stock market prices since he began his second term in the White House.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Airbus chief warns there will be โonly losersโ from prolonged trade war
Guillaume Faury calls for return of sectorโs tariff-free trading
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump energy plan has caused 20,000 US jobs losses, says climate group
Hit concentrated on cleantech labour force and comes amid signs of faltering economy
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter as Trump policy uncertainty weighed on businesses
Gross domestic product was expected to rise at a 0.4% annualized pace in the first quarter, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:FCA calls on Big Tech to do more to tackle growing โfinfluencerโ problem
UK financial watchdog wants greater action to curb scams on social media
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Starmer resists pressure to give MPs a vote on any US-UK trade deal
Britain hopes to seal a trio of trade accords in coming weeks as talks also continue with the EU and India
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Foreign shareholders traveling to Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting face new puzzle
This year's Omaha gathering comes after President Trump launched a global trade war, intensifying political tensions between the U.S. and other nations.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ikea aims to lure city dwellers with store on Londonโs Oxford Street
Swedish furniture retailer wants to expand beyond giant out-of-town warehouses
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump-Bezos call sets stage for tense earnings report from Amazon
Amazon's financials will land days after President Trump complained about a report that the company was considering displaying tariff costs on listings.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US economy contracts at 0.3% rate as Trumpโs tariffs prompt import surge
First-quarter figures affected by stockpiling but other indicators remain strong
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:British bank Barclays beats on profit, braces for potential tariffs-led economic slowdown
British bank Barclays on Wednesday reported slight beats on revenue and profit, boosted by stronger investment bank performance.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The English town that canโt wait to be a theme park
Bedfordians are endlessly keen to show off their history of industrial ingenuity โ and now Universal is offering a chance
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The Iberian blackout is a wake-up call
Governments must invest in electricity resilience alongside the green transition
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