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South Korea Achieves a Significant $6.61 Billion Trade Surplus in July Amid Global Economic Shifts

South Korea reported a $6.61 billion trade surplus in July, with exports rising by 5.9% to $60.8 billion and imports by 0.7% to $54.2 billion. Semiconductor exports surged 31.6% to...

Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets Following New US Tariffs and Economic Reports

Asia-Pacific markets reacted variably to new US tariffs and recent economic reports, with Australia's factory activity expanding while Japan and China saw declines. Japan's unemplo...

Mid-July Sees a 2.2% Dip in Exports: Semiconductor Gains Offset by Overall Decline

Mid-July exports fell by 2.2%, with semiconductor gains overshadowed by overall declines. Exports to the U.S. dropped 2.1%, while imports decreased more sharply, resulting in a $50...

Switzerland's Trade Surplus Hits 13.4 Billion Francs in Q2 2025 Amid Global Shifts

Switzerland reports a 13.4 billion franc trade surplus in Q2 2025, with exports to North America plummeting by 25.9% but seeing a 2% rise in Asia. June showed signs of recovery wit...

India Strengthens Energy Ties with US: GAIL Explores Alaska LNG Deal Amid Push for Natural Gas Imports

GAIL Ltd is in talks to import LNG from the Alaska LNG project, part of India's strategy to enhance energy imports from the US and reduce trade surplus. The project, backed by Dona...

Eurozone's Trade Surplus Soars to €16.2 Billion in May, Outperforming Previous Months

The Eurozone's trade surplus rose to €16.2 billion in May, with exports increasing by 0.9% and imports decreasing by 0.6%. The EU also saw a trade surplus growth, highlighting a po...

Vietnam's Q2 GDP Growth Soars to a Three-Year High, Signaling Robust Economic Recovery

Vietnam's Q2 GDP growth hits a three-year high, with significant contributions from industry, construction, and services sectors. Despite a positive trade surplus and business grow...

South Korea's June Exports Surge 4.3% with Semiconductors Leading the Charge to Record Highs

South Korea's exports in June rose by 4.3% year-on-year, driven by record-high semiconductor exports. Despite global trade uncertainties, sectors like computers, ships, and bio-hea...

Eurozone Boasts a Staggering €36.8B Trade Surplus in March, Outpacing Previous Records

The Eurozone and EU reported significant trade surpluses in March, with the Eurozone's surplus reaching €36.8 billion, up from €24 billion in February. Exports and imports both sho...

Exploring the Impact of India's Conflict with Pakistan on Its Trade Relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan

India's trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan faces challenges due to their support for Pakistan amidst recent conflicts. Calls for boycotts and travel bans emerge as tensions rise over...

Germany's Trade Surplus Soars to €21.1B in March, Exceeding Analysts' Expectations

Germany's trade surplus rose to €21.1 billion in March, exceeding expectations. Exports increased to €133.2 billion, with the EU and the US as key markets, while imports stood at €...

Asian Markets Rally: Japan and Australia Lead Gains After BoJ Holds Rates Steady

Japanese and Australian markets advanced after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and Australia reported a larger trade surplus. The Nikkei 225 and S&P/ASX 200 saw...

European Markets Surge: DAX Climbs 3% Amid Trade Surplus and Tariff Talks

European stocks ended Thursday on a high note, driven by a trade surplus and potential U.S.-China tariff cuts, despite some sectors showing weakness. The DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 saw ...

European Markets Surge: DAX Climbs 3% Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Trade Optimism

European stocks ended positively with the DAX up 3% amid a mixed bag of economic indicators, including a euro area trade surplus and potential US-China tariff cuts, despite decline...

European Markets Surge: DAX Climbs 3% Amid Trade Surplus and Tariff Talks

European stocks ended Thursday on a high note, with the DAX up 3.21%, following a euro area trade surplus and reports of potential U.S.-China tariff cuts. Key performers included S...

Eurozone's Trade Surplus Skyrockets to €24B in February, Outpacing Previous Years

The Eurozone's trade surplus surged to €24 billion in February, with exports and imports showing healthy growth. The EU also reported an increase in trade surplus, highlighting a s...

Eurozone's Trade Surplus Soars to €24B in February, Marking a Significant Economic Upturn

The Eurozone's trade surplus surged to €24 billion in February, with exports and imports both showing significant annual growth, indicating a robust economic recovery and resilienc...

Eurozone's Trade Surplus Skyrockets to €24B in February, Marking a Significant Economic Upturn

The Eurozone's trade surplus surged to €24 billion in February, indicating a robust economic recovery. Exports and imports both saw significant growth, reflecting a positive trade ...

Eurozone's Trade Surplus Skyrockets to €24B in February, Outshining Previous Months

The Eurozone's trade surplus surged to €24 billion in February, with exports and imports showing significant year-over-year growth. The EU also reported a higher trade surplus, ref...

Eurozone's Trade Surplus Soars to €24B in February, Marking a Significant Economic Upturn

The Eurozone's trade surplus reached €24 billion in February, showing significant growth from previous months and years, with exports and imports both experiencing robust increases...

Switzerland's Trade Surplus Soars to 13.7B Swiss Francs in Q1 2025, Exports and Imports See Significant Growth

Switzerland's trade surplus reaches 13.7 billion Swiss francs in Q1 2025, with exports growing by 3.6% and imports by 5.9%, highlighting the country's robust economic performance.

For the Fourth Year Running, the US Tops as India's Leading Trade Partner Amid Widening Trade Gap with China

The US remains India's top trading partner for the fourth consecutive year with bilateral trade at USD 131.84 billion in FY25, while India's trade deficit with China widens to USD ...

India Accelerates Energy Partnership with US, Eyes Major LNG Deal to Balance Trade Surplus

India is enhancing its energy imports from the US, including a potential 26% stake in a US LNG project and a 15-year gas contract, to address trade surplus concerns and strengthen ...

India-US Trade Deal Unlikely to Embrace 'Zero-for-Zero' Tariff Strategy, Officials Suggest

The proposed India-US trade deal is unlikely to include a 'zero-for-zero' tariff strategy, focusing instead on a comprehensive package covering goods, services, and non-tariff barr...

Germany's Trade Surplus Rises to €17.7 Billion in February, Defying Analyst Expectations

Germany's trade surplus rose to €17.7 billion in February, surpassing January's figures but falling short of last year's and analysts' expectations. Exports and imports both saw mo...

Germany's Trade Surplus Rises to €17.7 Billion in February, Defying Expectations

Germany's trade surplus reached €17.7 billion in February, showing growth from January but a decline from February 2024. Exports and imports displayed mixed trends, with notable dy...

Australia Achieves a Staggering 3B Dollar Trade Surplus in February, Signaling Economic Resilience

Australia's trade surplus reached an impressive 3 billion Australian dollars in February, highlighting the country's economic resilience and strong export performance. This achieve...

India Stands Strong Against Trump's Tariffs: Study Shows Minimal GDP Impact Amid Trade Tensions

A Motilal Oswal report indicates that India's economy will experience only a minor impact from US reciprocal tariffs, with a projected 1.1% effect on GDP. Key sectors like electric...

South Korea's Exports Surge by 4.5% YoY, Achieving a $1.1 Billion Trade Surplus in Early March

South Korea's exports from March 1 to 20 increased by 4.5% YoY, reaching $35.5 billion, with a trade surplus of $1.1 billion. Growth was seen in semiconductors, passenger cars, and...

Switzerland's February Trade Surplus Hits CHF 4.3 Billion, Marking a Significant Economic Milestone

Switzerland's trade surplus reached a significant 4.3 billion Swiss francs in February, with exports and imports showing notable increases. The geographical trade patterns reveal g...

Switzerland Achieves Record CHF 4.3 Billion Trade Surplus in February

Switzerland's trade surplus reached a new high of CHF 4.3 billion in February, with exports and imports showing significant growth. Exports to North America and Europe surged, whil...

Asian Markets React to BoJ's Steady Rates and Japan's Economic Data

Asian markets showed mixed reactions to the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates steady at 0.5%, alongside Japan's economic indicators showing a decrease in industrial p...