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South Korea's April Exports Grow 3.7% Amid Global Trade Tensions, U.S. Exports Decline

South Korea's exports in April grew by 3.7% despite global trade tensions, with semiconductors leading the charge. However, exports to the U.S. declined by 6.8%, affected by tariff...

President Xi Jinping Calls for Strategic Innovation as China Prepares for the 15th Five-Year Plan

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes strategic innovation and adaptation as China prepares for the 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting the need to address global changes and trade...

Market Watch: Nifty50 Dips Below 24,300 as BSE Sensex Falls Over 150 Points Amid Global Trade Tensions

Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened lower, with Nifty50 below 24,300 and Sensex near 80,100. Market resilience is supported by FII inflows, despite global trade ...

Germany Braces for Economic Stagnation in 2025 Amid Global Trade Tensions

The German government expects economic stagnation in 2025, revising down previous growth forecasts. Inflation is projected to fall, but global trade tensions, particularly with the...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed as Trump's AI Push and Trade Threats Dominate Headlines

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed responses to Trump's AI executive orders and trade tariff threats, with Japan and Australia seeing gains while China and Hong Kong faced declines....

Indian Stock Market Soars: Banks Propel Sensex Beyond 79K and Nifty Over 24K Amid Global Trade Tensions

Indian stock markets experienced a significant rally with Sensex and Nifty reaching new highs, driven by banking stocks. Despite global trade tensions, India's domestic market stre...

South Korea's Exports Plummet 14.3% to U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Wars and Global Trade Tensions

South Korea's exports to the U.S. dropped by 14.3% in early April amid tariff wars, contributing to a wider trade deficit. Exports to China and other regions also declined, though ...

Lagarde Advocates for Zero Tariff Strategy Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

Christine Lagarde proposes a zero-for-zero tariff approach to counter global trade tensions, highlighting the impact of rising tariffs, the euro's appreciation, and falling energy ...

Lagarde Advocates for Zero Tariff Strategy Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde proposes a zero-for-zero tariff offer as the EU's response to increasing global trade tensions. She warns of the negative demand s...

Lagarde Advocates for Zero Tariff Strategy Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

ECB President Christine Lagarde proposes a zero-for-zero tariff strategy to counter global trade tensions, citing rising tariffs and economic shifts as key challenges. She also dis...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Amid Economic Concerns

European markets are poised for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates again, amid concerns over the eurozone's economic performance due to global trade te...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

European markets are set for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates amid concerns over the eurozone's economic performance due to global trade tensions. Ke...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Poised to Cut Rates Amid Economic Worries

European markets are set for a negative open as the ECB is expected to cut rates again in 2025, amid concerns over the eurozone's economy due to global trade tensions. Key indices ...

Bank of Korea Holds Steady: Base Rate Remains at 2.75% Amid Global Uncertainties

The Bank of Korea maintains its base rate at 2.75% amidst global trade tensions and exchange rate volatility, signaling cautious economic stewardship. Market watchers had anticipat...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Interest Rates Amid Economic Woes

European markets are poised for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates again, reflecting concerns over the eurozone's economic health amid global trade ten...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Cut Rates Amid Economic Concerns

European markets are showing signs of nervousness ahead of the ECB's decision on interest rates, with major indices and currencies experiencing declines. Investors are anticipating...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Again Amid Economic Woes

European markets are set for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the third time in 2025, amid concerns over the eurozone's economic performance due ...

European Markets Brace for Impact as ECB Prepares to Slash Rates Amid Economic Worries

European markets are poised for a negative opening as the ECB is expected to cut interest rates again amidst global trade tensions. Key indices and currencies show early declines, ...

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady at 2.75% Amid Global Trade Tensions

The Bank of Canada has kept its interest rate at 2.75% due to uncertainties from global trade tensions, particularly US tariff policies, affecting economic growth and inflation exp...

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 2.75% Amid Global Trade Tensions

The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain its policy rate at 2.75%, citing global trade tensions and US tariff policy as key concerns. These factors are affecting economic growth,...

Bank of Canada Holds Steady: Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Global Trade Tensions

The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 2.75%, citing global trade tensions and unpredictable US tariff policies as key factors influencing this decis...

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady at 2.75% Amid Global Trade Tensions

The Bank of Canada has kept its interest rate at 2.75% due to uncertainties from US tariff policies and global trade tensions, affecting economic growth and inflation expectations.

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Global Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada decides to hold its policy rate at 2.75%, amid global trade tensions and economic uncertainties, focusing on balancing growth and inflation.

Indian Stock Markets Open Lower: Sensex and Nifty Dip Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

Indian stock markets opened lower, with Sensex and Nifty dipping due to global trade uncertainties. Recent performances showed volatility influenced by US-China trade tensions and ...

India's Stock Market Bounces Back: First to Recover from Trump's Tariff Announcement Shock

India's stock market has become the first major global market to recover from the initial shock of Trump's tariff announcement, with significant gains in the Sensex and Nifty. Inve...

Foreign Investors Withdraw Nearly Rs 32k Crore from Indian Equities Amid Global Trade Tensions

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 31,575 crore from Indian equities in April, influenced by global trade tensions and market volatility. Experts suggest a potential tur...

ECB's Villeroy Warns: US Tariffs Could Slash Eurozone Growth by 0.25% Amid Global Trade Tensions

ECB's Francois Villeroy de Galhau warns that US tariffs could reduce Eurozone growth by 0.25%, highlighting risks to the global economy and potential inflation in the US, though no...

ECB's Villeroy Warns: US Tariffs Could Slash Eurozone Growth by 0.25% Amid Global Trade Tensions

ECB's Francois Villeroy warns that US tariffs could cut Eurozone growth by 0.25%, highlighting risks to the global economy and potential US inflation increases. The shock from trad...

Amid Global Trade Tensions, RBI Slashes Repo Rate to Bolster India's Economic Growth

The RBI has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% to support GDP growth amid global trade tensions and economic uncertainties, shifting to an accommodative monetary policy sta...

Indian Stock Markets Tumble: Sensex Drops Over 350 Points Amid Global Trade Tensions

Indian stock markets opened lower with Sensex dropping over 350 points amid global trade tensions and ahead of RBI's policy review. Global markets, currencies, and commodities also...

Vietnam Stock Market Sees Unprecedented $3B Investment Surge Amid Global Trade Tensions

Vietnam's stock market witnessed a record-breaking trading volume of VND42.21 trillion in a single day, amidst global trade tensions sparked by U.S. tariffs. Key stocks experienced...

Oil Prices Bounce Back: A 1% Rise After Recent Plunge Amid Global Trade Tensions

Crude oil prices rebounded slightly after a sharp decline, amidst fears of a global recession triggered by US President Trump's tariff announcements. WTI and Brent crude both saw o...