Stocks Plunge as Trumps Tariffs Threaten to Hurt Growth, Raise Inflation
Tariffs unveiled against dozens of countries by President Donald Trump Wednesday sent stock markets reeling as the levies are ...
A Closer Look at Bond Investors’ Cautious Approach During Q1
After a tough end to 2024, bond investors weathered a varied market landscape in 2025’s first quarter. Interest rates across ...
South Korea to Provide 'Emergency Support' for Auto and Other Industries Affected by U.S. Tariffs
South Korea to Provide 'Emergency Support' for Auto and Other Industries Affected by U.S. Tariffs The South Korean government has said it will provide "emergency support measures" for industries, such ...
Chinese Consumer Stocks Fall Sharply After 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
The high tariffs imposed on Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia, which serve as transshipment points for China's exports of intermediate goods, could pose higher-than-expected risks ...
Tesla: Shares Rally on Report that Elon Musk Plans to Reduce Advisory Role in US Government
Politico reports that Tesla TSLA CEO Elon Musk will be stepping back from his current role as a close advisor to US President ...
Japan to Continue Asking for Exemption From New U.S. Tariffs, Trade Minister Says
The Japanese government will continue asking the U.S. to exempt the Asian country from new U.S. tariffs, the country's trade minister said. Yoji Muto, Japan's minister of economy, trade and industry, ...
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Asian Markets Roiled by 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Asian equities tumbled as markets awoke to see some of their worst fears come true: a slate of sweeping U.S. tariffs that could inflict economic damage ...
Japan Bank Stocks Tumble as Trump's Tariff Plan Raises Uncertainty Over BOJ's Pace of Rate Increases
Bond yields have risen in recent years as the Bank of Japan raised rates gradually on the back of an economic recovery and a return of modest inflation. In March, the BOJ kept its policy rate ...
Trump's tariffs are 'a game changer,' not only for U.S. economy but for the world
Back-of-the-envelope calculations from economists suggest that the average U.S. tariff rate will be around 22%, last seen in 1910 and higher than the infamous Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930.
China Commerce Ministry Says Will Take 'Resolute Countermeasures' to Tariffs
China will take "resolute" countermeasures against Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods in order to protect its interests, the country's Commerce Ministry said Thursday. The ministry made the ...
Chinese Liquor Giant Moutai Net Rose in 2024 But Sees Slower Growth Ahead
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai expects single-digit sales growth in 2025 after reporting in-line net profit growth last year, with economic woes curbing demand in its domestic market. Net profit ...
Trump's tariffs are having a surprising impact on the U.S. dollar. Here's how investors can benefit.
Some currency-market experts said a weaker dollar could risk exacerbating the inflationary shock from the tariffs. Although any boost to prices would likely be a one-off effect, it could still inspire ...