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Today: April 15, 2025
Today: April 15, 2025

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Britain's JD Sports flags little profit growth even without tariff hit

British sportswear retailer JD Sports forecast little or no profit growth this year, even before any potential impact from U.S. tariffs, with the trading environment

Britain's JD Sports flags little profit growth even without tariff hit
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ECB policymakers pledge market stability but see big growth hit

The European Central Bank is ready to preserve financial stability in case of further market turmoil but the sector, including hedge funds, appears well prepared for the recent

ECB policymakers pledge market stability but see big growth hit
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Shipping group Mitsui O.S.K. to seize opportunities as tariffs drive trade route shift -CEO says

Mitsui O.S.K.

Shipping group Mitsui O.S.K. to seize opportunities as tariffs drive trade route shift -CEO says
Africa|Business|Economy

Petra Diamonds delays Cullinan Mine tender amid US tariff uncertainty

Petra Diamonds, which has the world's third-largest resource of diamonds, said on Wednesday it had delayed the sale of gems from its Cullinan Mine in South Africa until there was greater

Petra Diamonds delays Cullinan Mine tender amid US tariff uncertainty
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ECB's Escriva says US tariffs will hit economies, effect on inflation less clear

The implementation of U.S. tariffs will hit the Spanish and other euro zone economies though the impact on inflation will be less clear, European Central Bank policy

ECB's Escriva says US tariffs will hit economies, effect on inflation less clear
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French lobby head urges action to make business more competitive as tariffs kick in

The head of France's Medef business lobby group warned on Wednesday that sweeping U.S. tariffs could hit economic growth and lead to a

French lobby head urges action to make business more competitive as tariffs kick in
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|US

Nearly half of Swiss firms expect major hit from U.S tariffs, survey shows

Swiss firms are concerned U.S. tariffs will hit demand in the United States, spark an economic downturn and put them at a disadvantage against rivals, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Nearly half of Swiss firms expect major hit from U.S tariffs, survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

India cenbank cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance

India cenbank cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Samsung SDI cuts share sale price, as shaky global markets hit Asian deals

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI, is cutting by 14% the price of new shares it will sell to raise 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion), as the global markets' selloff triggered by U.S.

Samsung SDI cuts share sale price, as shaky global markets hit Asian deals
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs

South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S.

South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

US tariffs, China slowdown cloud developing Asia's growth outlook, says ADB

The full implementation of U.S. tariffs could cut developing Asia's growth by about a third of a percentage point this year and nearly a full percentage point in 2026, the Asian

US tariffs, China slowdown cloud developing Asia's growth outlook, says ADB
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EU Commission to discuss trade, US tariff strategy with industries

The European Commission has invited the sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs to an in-person meeting on Thursday, an invitation letter seen by Reuters showed, as

EU Commission to discuss trade, US tariff strategy with industries
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Oil settles down $1 at four-year low as US-China trade war escalates

Oil prices settled down more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday at a four-year low as investors priced in an increasing likelihood of a recession due to the

Oil settles down $1 at four-year low as US-China trade war escalates
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

S&P 500 hits lowest close in almost a year as hopes wane for tariff concessions

The S&P 500 sold off sharply on Tuesday to close below 5,000 points for the first time in almost a year after it reversed a strong morning rally, while

S&P 500 hits lowest close in almost a year as hopes wane for tariff concessions
Americas|Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

Brazil coffee exporters glimpse opportunity amidst U.S tariffs

Brazilian coffee exporters see U.S.

Brazil coffee exporters glimpse opportunity amidst U.S tariffs
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British finance minister Reeves to hold tariff crisis talks with top executives, Sky News reports

British finance minister Rachel Reeves will hold talks with bosses from companies including Hargreaves Lansdown, Legal & General, Lloyds Banking Group and M&G amid ongoing volatility in

British finance minister Reeves to hold tariff crisis talks with top executives, Sky News reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump optimistic after call about tariffs with South Korea

U.S.

Trump optimistic after call about tariffs with South Korea
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French central bank nudges up first quarter growth forecast to 0.2%

France's economy fared marginally better than expected in the first quarter but business in the industrial sector is set to ease in the face of new U.S. tariffs, the central bank

French central bank nudges up first quarter growth forecast to 0.2%
Americas|Business|Economy

Codelco aims for upper end of copper output range, plans return to bond market, CEO says

The CEO of Chile's Codelco, Ruben Alvarado, said on Tuesday that the state-run copper producer aims to bring output to the upper end of its estimated range this

Codelco aims for upper end of copper output range, plans return to bond market, CEO says
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ECB's Nagel says global growth deteriorated 'massively'

U.S. tariffs will be a massive drag on global growth and the European Central Bank will do its part to support Europe but the solution lies in more unity on the continent, ECB

ECB's Nagel says global growth deteriorated 'massively'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Chile's Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil

The trade war stirred by U.S. tariffs raises a risk for metal demand, the head of Chile's Antofagasta said, although he predicted AI and

Chile's Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Taiwan activates $15 billion stock stabilisation fund after precipitous falls

Taiwan authorised the activation of its $15 billion stock stabilisation fund on Tuesday to prop up the market after two days of sharp falls in reaction to U.S.

Taiwan activates $15 billion stock stabilisation fund after precipitous falls
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan debt deals pulled as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia

Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of 100 billion yen ($678.43 million) worth of yen-denominated bonds in the wake of global financial

Japan debt deals pulled as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Indonesian markets feel whiplash of US tariffs after holiday break

Indonesia's stock market sank and the rupiah fell to a record low on Tuesday as markets reopened after an extended holiday break and reacted to global market

Indonesian markets feel whiplash of US tariffs after holiday break
Asia|Business|Economy

Chinese LNG buyers resell US cargoes as tariffs bite

Chinese buyers of LNG are re-selling U.S.-sourced cargoes as tit-for-tat tariffs drive up import costs, and the trend is set to

Chinese LNG buyers resell US cargoes as tariffs bite
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid 'ruthless' US tariffs

Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what

Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid 'ruthless' US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung sees Q1 profit beating estimates as looming tariffs spur chip, phone sales

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a much smaller-than-feared 0.2% fall in first-quarter operating profit, boosted by solid memory chip

Samsung sees Q1 profit beating estimates as looming tariffs spur chip, phone sales
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US stocks dip after careening through a manic day following Trump's latest tariff threat

US stocks careened after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher, despite a stunning display showing how much Wall Street wants him to do the opposite

US stocks dip after careening through a manic day following Trump's latest tariff threat
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Freeport-McMoRan CEO flags concern over global growth amid US tariffs

The CEO of copper producer Freeport-McMoRan said on Monday she was concerned about the health of the global economy and the possibility of recession and

Freeport-McMoRan CEO flags concern over global growth amid US tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dimon warns of economic impact of trade war, sees possible recession

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Monday warned that trade wars could have lasting negative consequences, days after he and other U.S. bank CEOs

Dimon warns of economic impact of trade war, sees possible recession
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BlackRock's Fink says stocks could extend fall by 20% amid US recession worries

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said stock markets could fall 20% farther as steep U.S. tariffs lead some investors to believe the U.S. economy may already be

BlackRock's Fink says stocks could extend fall by 20% amid US recession worries
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Global markets are in meltdown: here's how it looks in charts

A stock market rout, historic in scale, has swept across the globe wiping more than $10 trillion off major markets, as concerns about the economic damage unleashed by U.S.

Global markets are in meltdown: here's how it looks in charts
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

British stocks swept up in global selloff as trade war worries intensify

British stocks plunged on Monday, extending their selloff from last week after U.S.

British stocks swept up in global selloff as trade war worries intensify
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EU Commission head discusses response to tariffs with auto, steel and pharma leaders

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call with metals industry representatives on Monday and was due to speak later to

EU Commission head discusses response to tariffs with auto, steel and pharma leaders
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Oil drops to four-year low, metals fall on recession fears

Oil slid around 3% on Monday to its weakest since 2021, while most commodity markets including metals and coffee declined as the intensifying trade war between

Oil drops to four-year low, metals fall on recession fears
Asia|Business|Economy

India may tolerate weaker rupee if tariffs spur yuan decline, sources say

India's central bank could tolerate a sharper depreciation of the rupee if China lets the yuan weaken to cushion the impact of U.S. tariffs,

India may tolerate weaker rupee if tariffs spur yuan decline, sources say
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Greece expects EU response on US tariffs, economy can withstand challenges, PM says

Greece's economy can withstand the new challenges that U.S. tariffs pose, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday, as the country awaits a unified European Union stance on

Greece expects EU response on US tariffs, economy can withstand challenges, PM says
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European stocks' stellar start to 2025 snuffed out as tariffs cloud Q1 earnings

European equities' impressive start to 2025 has been obliterated in three sessions of heavy selling, while executives tot up the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on

European stocks' stellar start to 2025 snuffed out as tariffs cloud Q1 earnings
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Barclays cuts its STOXX 600 target again, says crisis muddying forecasts

Barclays on Monday cut its year-end target for Europe’s STOXX 600 index for the second time in under a month as escalating trade tensions and U.S. tariffs fueled recession fears.

Barclays cuts its STOXX 600 target again, says crisis muddying forecasts
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Britain's JD Sports underperforms market rout on US exposure

Shares in British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion underperformed a stock market rout on Monday, reflecting both its heavy exposure to key partner Nike and U.S. tariffs.

Britain's JD Sports underperforms market rout on US exposure
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nations

Middle East stock markets are tumbling as they struggle with the dual hit of U.S. tariffs and a sharp decline in oil prices

Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nations
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia wants fair and equal relationship with US, President says

Indonesia wants a fair and equal relationship with the U.S., and will pursue diplomacy to address a 32% tariff rate imposed by the Trump administration, President Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia wants fair and equal relationship with US, President says
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell

German exports rose more than expected in February as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of tariffs by the Trump administration, but industrial production fell, showing

German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

India sees no hit to projected growth from US tariffs, economists remain sceptical

India may still meet its 6.3%-6.8% growth projection for the 2025/26 fiscal year that started on April 1 despite global disruptions from new

India sees no hit to projected growth from US tariffs, economists remain sceptical
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output

Samsung Electronics' television business is expected to be less affected by U.S. tariffs than rivals because most of its TVs sold in North America are produced in Mexico, an

Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output
Americas|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|US

India's Tata Motors slides 10% after luxury arm JLR pauses exports to US

Shares of India's Tata Motors sank 10% on Monday, set for their worst day in over three years, as its luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover paused exports of its British-made cars to the U.S.

India's Tata Motors slides 10% after luxury arm JLR pauses exports to US
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Japan's Feb real wages down for 2nd straight month as inflation bites

Japanese real wages dropped for a second straight month in February due to higher inflation, labour ministry data showed on Monday, amid broader worries in Japan about the impact of

Japan's Feb real wages down for 2nd straight month as inflation bites
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Taiwan announces temporary short-selling curbs after US tariffs

Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Sunday it will impose temporary curbs on short-selling of shares to help deal with potential

Taiwan announces temporary short-selling curbs after US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met tech executives on Saturday to discuss how to respond to new U.S. tariffs, promising to ensure Taiwan's global competitiveness and safeguard the

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

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