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Trump's Final Call: Korea's High-Stakes Trade Negotiations Hang in the Balance

Korean trade officials urgently met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Scotland, signaling a push to finalize negotiations. With preparations complete, the decision now lies...

US Dollar Gains Momentum Against Vietnamese Dong in Unofficial Markets Amid Global Currency Shifts

The US dollar strengthens against the Vietnamese Dong in unofficial markets, with a slight increase reported. Globally, the euro nears a four-year high, and the yen holds gains ami...

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip as Investors Weigh Trade Deals and Inflation Data

Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly declined as investors digested recent trade deals and inflation data. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell from highs, while South Korea's Kospi saw slight gai...

Gold Prices Hit 3-Month High Amid Global Market Fluctuations and Trade Deal Optimism

Gold prices have reached a 3-month high, with local prices for gold bars and rings seeing significant increases. Globally, prices slightly dipped due to trade deal optimism, though...

Oil Prices Surge Over 1% Amid Trade Optimism and Falling US Crude Inventories

Crude oil prices rose over 1% following trade deal announcements by President Trump and a report showing a decrease in US crude inventories, with WTI and Brent prices seeing signif...

US Stock Futures Climb as Trade Deals with Indonesia, Japan, and Philippines Near Completion

US stock futures rise as Washington finalizes trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. Tech giants Alphabet and Tesla are set to post financial results, with the Dow...

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Investors Eye Tech Earnings and New Trade Deals

Wall Street closed mixed as investors focused on upcoming tech earnings and new trade deals announced by President Trump. The Dow Jones rose, while the S&P 500 was flat and the Nas...

Bessent Emphasizes Deal Quality Over Speed in US Trade Negotiations

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stresses the importance of quality over speed in trade negotiations, noting progress with the EU and avoiding comments on potential tariffs.

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed as Trump's Tariff Announcement Looms on August 1

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions as President Trump confirmed new tariffs effective August 1, with potential trade deals on the horizon. Japan's Nikkei rose slightly, wh...

Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets Following Trump's Tariff Announcement and Trade Deal Insights

Asia-Pacific markets reacted variably to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs and ongoing trade deals, with some indices falling while others saw gains. The dollar stayed ...

Trump Holds Authority to Dismiss Fed Chair Powell Over Justifiable Causes, Hassett Reveals

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett confirms President Trump's authority to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if justified, alongside discussing Trump's views on improving propos...

German Trade Leader Condemns Trump's 30% Tariffs on EU, Warns of Global Economic Chaos

Dirk Jandura, head of Germany's BGA, criticizes Trump's 30% tariffs on the EU, warning of global economic chaos and urging Europe to seek independence from the U.S. market. The EU ...

European Markets Brace for Impact as US Tariff Threats Loom Over Trade Relations

European stock indexes faced premarket losses amid concerns over upcoming US trade deal announcements and recent tariffs. Investors are also awaiting key economic reports, includin...

Wall Street Futures Rise as Investors Eye Potential Global Trade Deals and Economic Growth

Wall Street futures climbed amid optimism over potential global trade deals, with President Trump and German Chancellor Merz expressing confidence in reaching agreements. The Dow, ...

US Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Await Key Fed Minutes and Potential Tariff Updates

US stock futures show little change as investors await the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes for clues on interest rates. Attention also turns to potential new tariffs and trade de...

Asian Markets React to US Tariff Shift: A Closer Look at August 1 Deadline

Asian markets mostly declined after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that reciprocal tariffs would be enforced on August 1 for countries without trade deals. Key indic...

Dow Soars 270 Points as Trump's Gulf Tour Concludes with Massive Trade Deals

US markets closed higher as President Trump announced over $200 billion in US-UAE commercial agreements during his Gulf tour, with the Dow gaining 0.65%. The euro remained stable a...

Asian Markets Dip Amid Uncertainty Over US Trade Deals Following China's Agreement

Asian stock markets mostly declined as investors remained cautious over the timing of trade deals with the US, following China's recent agreement. Key indices in China, Hong Kong, ...

European Markets Soar as Trade Deals and Rate Cuts Fuel Investor Confidence

European stock markets closed higher, fueled by trade agreements, rate cuts, and positive economic indicators. Key performers included Commerzbank AG and Bayer AG, with currencies ...

Stock Markets Rally as Trump Administration Hints at Lower China Tariffs and New Trade Deals

U.S. stock markets opened higher as the Trump administration's comments on potential lower China tariffs and progress on trade deals with 24 countries boosted investor confidence. ...

European Markets Rally on Optimism Over Easing Global Trade Tensions

European stock markets closed higher amid hopes of easing global trade tensions, fueled by President Trump's announcements on trade deals. Despite optimism, uncertainty remains abo...

US Stock Markets Show Mixed Signals as Earnings Season Intensifies with Key Reports

US stock markets ended mixed as investors digest earnings reports from major companies like UnitedHealth and American Express, with Netflix's results awaited. The Dow fell sharply,...

Navarro Downplays Market Crash: 'No Big Deal' Amid Global Trade Optimism

Peter Navarro, Trump's trade advisor, minimizes the impact of a 2,000-point Dow drop, calling it 'no big deal' and remains optimistic about future trade deals with India, Australia...

Trump's Strategic Tariffs: A Calculated Move to Forge Complex Trade Deals, Says WH Aide

White House economic advisor Stephen Miran discusses Trump's tariff strategy as a means to develop complex trade deals, expresses confidence in the economy, and comments on market ...

Trump's Strategic Tariffs: A Calculated Move to Forge Complex Trade Deals, Aide Reveals

White House economic advisor Stephen Miran reveals President Trump's tariffs are a strategy to develop complex trade deals, emphasizing economic resilience and the need for regulat...

Trump's Strategic Tariffs: A Calculated Move to Forge Complex Trade Deals, Says WH Aide

White House economic advisor Stephen Miran discusses Trump's tariff strategy as a means to negotiate complex trade deals, expresses confidence in the economy's strength, and commen...

Treasury Secretary Bessent Predicts Calm in Bond Markets Amid Trade Deal Optimism

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent forecasts a calming bond market, citing upcoming trade deals and deregulation as key factors. He reaffirms the strong dollar policy amidst econo...