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China says it will continue to take 'resolute and forceful' countermeasures as U.S. tariffs kick in
China's foreign ministry reiterated Wednesday that it will take "resolute and forceful" measures to protect its own interests.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:
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Trump's tariff plan is throwing into disarray companies' efforts to diversify out of China
Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on goods from around the world is leaving companies scrambling to decide where and how their goods are produced.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Bond-market convulsions look extremely dangerous
Treasury yields and other signs of stress are flashing red
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Weekly mortgage demand jumped 20% last week, as tariff volatility briefly tanked rates
Mortgage demand surged to the highest level since September as Trump's tariff plans caused interest rates to drop. But those rates are now back up.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Auto giants extend losses as Trumpβs sweeping global tariffs take effect
Europe's auto giants slipped on Wednesday, extending recent losses as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries came into effect.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Europe unveils plan to become 'AI continent' with simpler rules, more infrastructure
The EU has faced criticisms that its rules on everything from AI to taxation hinder innovation and make it harder for startups to operate across the region.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Tech analyst responds to Trump wanting Apple to make iPhones in U.S.: 'I don't think that's a thing'
Needham analyst Laura Martin said Apple's costs would skyrocket if it began building its marquee product in the U.S.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Despite the pause, Americaβs tariffs are the worst ever trade shock
Reed Smoot, eat your heart out
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Americaβs tariffs are the worst policy shock in trade history
Reed Smoot, eat your heart out
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:The oil-rich Gulf states are better-positioned to weather the tariff storm β but crashing crude prices could spell trouble
The countries of the GCC β Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar β hold approximately 32.6% of the world's proven crude oil reserves.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Indiaβs central bank cuts policy rate to 6% to boost slowing growth, signals further easing ahead
The rate cut was in line with expectations, and comes as the U.S.' reciprocal tariffs kicked in, with a 26% levy slapped on goods coming in from India.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:World's first-ever global emissions tax is on the table at crunch shipping talks
Although far from a foregone conclusion, a robust pricing mechanism in the shipping sector would be considered one of the climate deals of the decade.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: No deal in sight to stop U.S.-China trade war
Analysts now talk not just of a war over trade, but one that could spread beyond technology to investment and other realms.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Cambodia hit with highest Trump tariff but manufacturing 'absolutely not' coming back to U.S., trade group says
Retailers rely on Cambodian factories, which were just hit with a 49% tariff rate by Trump. A trade group says that manufacturing will not return to the U.S.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:US revokes more than 500 foreign student visas
Higher education associations raise concerns as crackdown on universities intensifies
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump defies market tumult and pushes ahead with trade war
Investors take fright with new tariffs on the EU, China and other major trading partners coming into force on Wednesday
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:UK hails new theme park as βvote of confidenceβ in Britain
Sir Keir Starmer to confirm Universal visitor attraction that will bring an estimated 50bn boost for the economy
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Many NHS staff struggle to use electronic records effectively, report finds
Poor training and lack of investment are main challenges to successful deployment, says think-tank
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US stocks resume sell-off as traders fret over tariffs
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Scott Bessent takes the lead as countries queue to make US trade deal
Former hedge fundβs role marks shift away from tariff hardliners in Trumpβs White House
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk ratchets up attacks on Navarro as Tesla shares slump for fourth day
With shares of Tesla plummeting on tariff concerns, CEO Elon Musk is taking to social media to slam top Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US Treasuries drop for second straight day after disappointing $58bn auction
Weak demand at auction of three-year government debt heightens investorsβ angst
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Largest US egg seller reports soaring profits amid price-fixing inquiry
Cal-Maine Foods reported a 247% increase in net income totalling $508.5mn for the December-February period
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Trump to push ahead with extra 50% tariff on China
Also in todayβs newsletter, Singapore warns over end of free trade era, and Musk slams Trumpβs trade tsar
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:KKR nears β¬2.6bn deal with EQT for E45 maker Karo Healthcare
US private equity group bests rival bid from PAI Partners for Stockholm-based healthcare company
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs justice department to scale back enforcement of crypto cases
US law enforcement will no longer target crypto exchanges or other entities βfor the acts of their end usersβ
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Apple's 4-day slide puts Microsoft back on top as most valuable company
Among the tech megacap companies, Apple has been the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Apple drops 5% as tech, semiconductor stocks fall after market rally fades
Technology stocks fell Tuesday after a short-lived relief rally faded
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs day 5 as it happened: US to proceed with extra 50% tariff on China; US stocks resume sell-off
Treasuries also slide after weak auction for three-year US government debt
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Quant hedge fund Renaissance suffers steep losses in tariff tumult
Computer-driven asset managerβs institutional equity strategy down 8% in April
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:As Trumpβs tariffs take effect, the rest of the world seeks mercy
Countries are offering gifts to the American president. Their efforts will now multiply
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:The world flatters the tariff king
In hopes of dodging tariffs, countries are offering gifts to Donald Trump
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:How to charm Donald Trump
Over the next 90 days, countries must work out what Americaβs president wants
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:U.S. crude oil closes below $60 per barrel as selloff continues on fears of full-blown trade war
The market faces a "toxic cocktail" of recession fears and the decision by OPEC+ to increase production, said Helima Croft with RBC Capital Markets.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump to proceed with extra 50% tariff on China as trade war escalates
White House says additional duties will begin on April 9 as Beijing warns that it will βfight to the endβ
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