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Wall Street starts to cut China growth forecasts as trade tensions with U.S. escalate

Goldman Sachs on Thursday became the latest investment firm to trim its China growth forecast on escalating trade tensions with the U.S.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China consumer prices decline for a second straight month; producer deflation deepens

The data also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump boosted tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% overnight, up from his earlier figure of 104%.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Luxury firms face tariff hit as recession fears mount

Europe's beloved luxury brands may be largely sheltered from the initial effects of sweeping U.S. tariffs, but the risks of a wider economic downturn spell bad news for the sector.

Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Baker Tilly in talks to buy US rival as accounting dealmaking heats up

Acquisition of Moss Adams would make private-equity backed firm the country’s sixth-largest accountancy

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Asia-Pacific start-ups make progress in stormy weather

The region’s resilience is delivering growth in an era of great global economic uncertainty

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Collaboration not disruption is key to start-up success in Asia, say academics

South-east Asia should look to Japan and South Korea rather than Silicon Valley, research suggests

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Philippines looks beyond call centres to higher-value outsourcing

Agencies seek to recruit skilled professionals such as software developers or data analysts

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ecommerce start-up Meesho taps India’s second cities

Social media-driven platform gears up for initial public offering this year

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Uncertainty persists even after Trump’s β€˜capitulation to markets’, investors say

Goldman Sachs rapidly reverses call for recession after president’s U-turn

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Why did Donald Trump buckle?

The market turmoil and pressure from Wall Street to Capitol Hill proved too much for the US president

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US stocks soar as Donald Trump backs down in global trade war

Washington scraps most tariffs against countries that have not retaliated but increases levies on China

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

FirstFT: Wall Street stocks soar as Donald Trump backs down from global trade war

Also in today’s newsletter, Apple leans on India to help ease Trump’s China tariffs, and Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

United Airlines, Microchip Technology lead the stocks posting 20%-plus reversals on Trump tariff pause

More than a dozen companies swung more than 20% from their lows to their highs in Wednesday's furious rally.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump's morning 'buy' call nets huge returns for those who listened

CNBC calculated how much well-known holdings rallied between when Trump posted and session highs.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Apple turns to India to help ease Trump’s China tariffs

iPhone maker is facing one of the biggest threats to its business in years

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Dot-com bust, 1987 crash had massive relief rallies similar to Wednesday's pop

The Nasdaq had its second-best day on record on Wednesday, the kind of rally the market only sees during the worst of times.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Delta CEO says Trump tariffs are hurting bookings as airline pulls 2025 forecast

Delta said it couldn't reaffirm its 2025 financial guidance.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

10-year Treasury yield falls from highs after auction eases concerns about demand for U.S. debt

U.S. Treasury yields were mostly higher Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime continued to rattle markets.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Bitcoin surges more than 7% in broad market relief rally as Trump pauses some tariffs

Bitcoin spiked on Wednesday afternoon following after President Donald Trump said on social media that he authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump’s tariff pause brings investors reliefβ€”but worries remain

Amid market panic, he backs off his most extreme β€œreciprocal” tariffs

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Economist - Finance favicon Economist - Finance

Trump temporarily drops tariffs to 10% for most countries, hits China harder with 125%

The U.S. stock market, which had suffered since President Trump unveiled his tariff plan, rose sharply after he announced a pause to allow negotiations.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

British Steel prepares to idle one of its two blast furnaces

The move would allow the Chinese-owned steelmaker to prolong production at the remaining furnace at its Scunthorpe site

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Markets calling off America’s Greatest Depression

For now, at least!

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Beijing of doing nothing to stop Moscow enlisting its citizens

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump administration threatens to end consultancy contracts after β€˜insulting’ proposals

Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture among firms accused of β€˜sleight of hand’ in submissions to US government

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Chinese EV giant BYD expands in Europe with premium brand launch

Chinese electric car company BYD is pushing ahead into Europe by launching its premium Denza brand in the region, despite rising trade tensions.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Keir Starmer shifts focus in US trade talks to cutting 25% tariff on UK cars

PM admits he does not know if Trump can be persuaded to scrap 10 per cent levy on all imports

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ex-Russian politician found guilty in UK sanctions and money-laundering trial

Former governor of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea convicted by London jury

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

CNBC Daily Open: The humongous 104% tariff on China is live β€” even Musk seems perturbed

Despite growing consternation and concern expressed by economists and CEOs, Trump administration officials have been stubborn in defending its trade policies.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Bitcoin stabilises as hopes rise Trump tariffs will renew interest in crypto

Cryptocurrency recovers off lows even as US and China ratchet up trade tensions

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

UK and India rush to secure trade deal after Trump tariffs

Long-delayed talks between London and New Delhi given fresh impetus by US taxes on imports

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How Britain misuses its fiscal watchdog

Limited spending buffers and poor support undermine the OBR

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Brent crude dips below $60 per barrel for first time in 4 years

Oil price hit by recession fears as trade war between US and China escalates

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Germany’s Merz strikes coalition deal with Social Democrats

Christian Democrat leader under pressure as far-right AfD tops poll for first time

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World