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German Consumer Confidence Set to Rise in May Amid Positive Economic Signals

German consumer confidence is expected to increase in May, with figures improving to negative 20.6. Experts suggest that domestic political stability and global trade policy change...

German Consumer Confidence Shows Promising Uptick in May Amid Global Trade Adjustments

German consumer confidence is expected to improve in May, reaching negative 20.6, up from last month's 24.3. Experts suggest that despite global trade policy changes, local politic...

Trump Stands Firm on Trade Policies: No Market Downturn Will Change His Stance

US President Donald Trump asserts that no specific market downturn will influence his trade policies, as revealed in an interview with The Atlantic. The discussion also touches on ...

Trump Defiant: No Specific Market Downturn Will Alter His Trade Policy Stance

President Trump asserts that no specific market downturn will make him alter his trade policies, emphasizing there's no "certain number" that would change his course. The interview...

Trump Defiant on Trade Policy: No Market Downturn Will Sway His Stance

US President Donald Trump insists no market downturn will change his trade policies, stating there's no "certain number" that would sway his stance, during an interview with The At...

Lagarde Optimistic About Future US-EU Tariff Negotiations Amid Trade Policy Concerns

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is hopeful about the prospects of US-EU tariff negotiations, despite concerns over US trade policies. She emphasizes the need for ...

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Advocates for Steady Monetary Policy Amid Economic Uncertainties

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack emphasizes the need for steady monetary policy to balance inflation risks and labor market slowdown, amid uncertainties fro...

Fed Official Advocates for Steady Monetary Policy Amid Inflation and Labor Market Uncertainties

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack advocates for a steady monetary policy to balance inflation and labor market risks, citing uncertainties from new US trade ...

Honda Considers Shifting Production to US Amid Trump's Tariff Threats on Foreign Cars

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is reportedly considering moving its car production from Mexico and Canada to the US in response to President Trump's 25% tariff on non-US-made cars. The comp...

Brent Crude Climbs 1% Following Trump's Strategic Tariff Exemptions on Tech

Brent crude oil prices rose over 1% as markets digest Trump's tariff exemptions on certain tech goods from China, with Beijing calling it a step towards correcting trade practices....

Trump's Strategic Tariff Delay: A Bow to Bond Market Pressures and Wall Street's Whispers

President Trump's unexpected delay of tariffs, excluding China, reflects significant bond market pressures and Wall Street influence, highlighting the intricate balance between tra...

BoE's Breeden Warns: US Tariffs' Inflation Impact on UK Remains Uncertain

Bank of England's Sarah Breeden discusses the uncertain impact of US tariffs on UK inflation, highlighting potential economic risks and the resilience of the UK banking system.

BoE's Sarah Breeden on US Tariffs: Early Days for UK Inflation Impact, Sterling Stability in Question

Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, discusses the uncertain impact of US tariffs on UK inflation and sterling stability, while affirming the resilience of the UK...

Trump Administration Reconsiders High Port Fees on Chinese-Made Ships Amid Trade Concerns

The Trump administration is reconsidering its plan to impose high port fees on Chinese-made ships, shifting to a vessel capacity-based fee to lessen the impact on U.S. exports, wit...

Fed's Daly Voices Concern Over Potential Inflation Spike Due to Trump's Tariffs

Federal Reserve's Mary Daly raises concerns over potential inflation increase from Trump's tariffs, highlighting trade policy uncertainty and advocating for cautious monetary polic...

Asia-Pacific Markets Soar: Nikkei 225 Leads with a Stunning 6.40% Surge Amid Trade Policy Concerns

Asia-Pacific markets rebounded on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 surging 6.40% amid concerns over U.S. trade policy. Other regional indices also posted gains, signaling investor ...

Trump's Tariff Threats Send Dow Plummeting Over 1,000 Points, Global Markets in Turmoil

President Trump's threats of additional tariffs on China have caused the Dow to drop over 1,000 points, with global markets remaining unstable. A fake report about tariff delays br...

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: How Gems, Gadgets, and Groceries Will Skyrocket in Price

US President Donald Trump's new tariff regime imposes a minimum 10% duty on goods entering the US, affecting 180 countries. India's exports, especially gems and jewellery, are hit ...

European Markets Dip in Premarket as Trade Policy Uncertainties Weigh on Investors

European markets faced premarket losses amid trade policy uncertainties. Key data points include Swiss unemployment, German retail sales, and UK construction figures, with major in...

Silver Prices Crash Over 4% Amid Market Turmoil Following Trump's Tariff Announcements

Silver prices have plunged over 4% following President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, causing widespread market volatility. Other precious metals, including gold, palladium, ...

Innovative US Tariff Formula Aims to Eliminate Trade Imbalances with Global Partners

The US introduces a new tariff formula aimed at balancing trade deficits by considering trade balances relative to exports and import price elasticity, simplifying international tr...

Trump's Tariff Announcement vs. White House Documents: A Discrepancy That Sparks Global Concern

A discrepancy in tariff rates announced by President Trump and those listed in White House documents has sparked global concern and calls for accuracy in U.S. trade policy communic...

Bank of Japan Warns: US Tariffs Could Spike Inflation Before Cooling Prices

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discusses the potential for US tariffs to initially increase inflation before possibly slowing economic growth and reducing prices. The impact on ...

Exclusive: White House Considers Imposing 20% Tariff on Most Imported Goods

The White House is considering a 20% tariff on most imports to the U.S., as part of a reciprocal trade strategy. President Trump is reviewing multiple proposals, with potential exe...

Exclusive: Trump Administration Considers Sweeping 20% Tariff on Most Imported Goods

The Trump administration is considering a 20% tariff on most imports, a move that could significantly alter US trade policy. The decision is pending, with potential exemptions for ...

UAW Leader Shawn Fain Praises President Trump's Bold 25% Tariff on Foreign Autos

UAW leader Shawn Fain supports President Trump's 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, calling it a crucial step to protect American workers and rectify decades of detrimental free trad...

Fed Governor Kugler Warns: Inflation Target Progress Stalls Amid Rising Consumer Expectations

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler discusses the slowdown in progress toward the 2% inflation target, rising consumer expectations, and the Fed's current monetary policy stanc...

Federal Reserve's Kugler Highlights Slowdown in Inflation Progress Towards 2% Target

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler reports a slowdown in progress toward the 2% inflation target, with some subcategories seeing accelerated price increases. Consumer expectat...

Fed Governor Kugler Warns: Inflation Target Progress Slows Amid Rising Consumer Expectations

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler discusses the slowdown in progress towards the 2% inflation target, citing rising consumer expectations and trade policy uncertainties, whil...

Exclusive: Trump Considers Dual-Phase Tariff Strategy to Bolster US Economy

President Donald Trump is exploring a two-step tariff strategy to impose emergency duties and investigate trading partners, with potential immediate tariffs on imported vehicles by...

US Stocks Bounce Back: A Late Rally Overcomes Trade and Recession Worries

US stocks recovered from a weak session to close higher, overcoming trade policy uncertainty and recession fears. The Federal Reserve's steady interest rates and hints at future cu...

Kevin Hassett Predicts Resolution of Trade Uncertainty by Early April

Kevin Hassett, Director of the United States National Economic Council, anticipates the resolution of trade policy uncertainty by early April, with new tariffs effective April 2. H...