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Italy's government, businesses warn of heavy impact of U.S. tariffs

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and its top business lobby warned on Wednesday that looming U.S. tariffs would have a major impact on the

Italy's government, businesses warn of heavy impact of U.S. tariffs
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Shipping firm Maersk expects continued US growth but warns of rising uncertainty

Danish shipping company Maersk has benefited from robust U.S. demand so far this year and expects that to continue, though the outlook could be clouded by U.S.

Shipping firm Maersk expects continued US growth but warns of rising uncertainty
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass

The Australian dollar's surprising resilience in the face of the hit to market sentiment from U.S. tariffs is raising questions whether its

The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass
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Italy business lobby lowers GDP forecast as U.S. tariffs loom

Italy's main business lobby Confindustria on Wednesday cut its economic growth forecast for the country, warning that looming U.S. trade tariffs risked further worsening the outlook.

Italy business lobby lowers GDP forecast as U.S. tariffs loom
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BOJ warns of possible hit to global trade from planned new US tariffs

Planned new U.S. tariffs could have a huge impact on world trade, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, warning of a possible hit to global growth

BOJ warns of possible hit to global trade from planned new US tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Thailand may lose up to $8 billion from potential US tariffs, says official

Thailand could suffer a $7 billion to $8 billion export loss from potential U.S. tariffs if the U.S. administration were to even up

Thailand may lose up to $8 billion from potential US tariffs, says official
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa plans US meeting on looming auto tariffs

South Africa will seek a meeting with U.S. authorities on auto tariffs, Trade Minister Parks Tau said on Tuesday, noting the levies are a concern as the

South Africa plans US meeting on looming auto tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs

The United States has flagged concerns over India's increasing and burdensome import-quality requirements, among its many barriers to trade,

US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs
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European shares recover ground as markets brace for US tariff deadline

European shares rebounded on Tuesday from a two-month low touched in the previous session, while the market braced for an impending

European shares recover ground as markets brace for US tariff deadline
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UK factories struggle as trade woes hammer sentiment, PMI shows

British manufacturers endured a torrid March as the U.S. tariff threat and looming tax increases at home contributed to a plunge in new orders and ebbing optimism, a business

UK factories struggle as trade woes hammer sentiment, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says

China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Monday, an assertion Seoul called "

China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Stocks drop, gold hits record as tariffs stoke recession worries

Global equity markets fell and safe-haven gold hit a fresh record high on Monday after U.S.

Stocks drop, gold hits record as tariffs stoke recession worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Softer demand outlook to weigh on oil, OPEC+ walks a tightrope: Reuters poll

Oil prices are set to remain under pressure in 2025 as U.S. tariffs and slowing economic growth in India and China weigh on demand, while OPEC+

Softer demand outlook to weigh on oil, OPEC+ walks a tightrope: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

European shares fall, record monthly losses as Trump touts sweeping tariffs

European shares fell to their lowest close in two months on Monday, as cautious investors fled risky bets after U.S.

European shares fall, record monthly losses as Trump touts sweeping tariffs
Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Risk assets trampled as Trump touts tariffs for all

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole It's been a rocky start to the week in Asia as a rush from risk left stocks down across the board, while bonds extended their

Risk assets trampled as Trump touts tariffs for all
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Taiwan president briefed ahead of possible US tariffs

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met senior officials on Sunday night to discuss the possible impact of U.S. tariffs and receive an update on contingency plans, his office said on

Taiwan president briefed ahead of possible US tariffs
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German finance minister warns of tariff hit to U.S. and German economies

Germany's Finance Minister Joerg Kukies warned on Friday that U.S. tariffs would hit both the German and the U.S. economies and that Berlin was working to

German finance minister warns of tariff hit to U.S. and German economies
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Canada's GDP for January expands by 0.4% as tariff impact looms

Canada's Gross Domestic Product grew by 0.4% on a monthly basis in January as economic activity continued the momentum of the last few of months, data showed on

Canada's GDP for January expands by 0.4% as tariff impact looms
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European shares hits a weekly decline as tariff worries persist

European shares slid on Friday as fresh U.S. data amplified worries about higher inflation, ending a week where new tariff announcements from U.S.

European shares hits a weekly decline as tariff worries persist
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Tariff carnage rumbles on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The 25% U.S. tariff announced for auto imports is raising a ruckus across the globe, from Tokyo and Seoul to Wolfsburg to

Tariff carnage rumbles on
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BOJ board at loggerheads over inflation, US tariff risks, March summary shows

Bank of Japan policymakers were at loggerheads this month over how soon they should raise interest rates again as some focused on domestic inflationary pressure and

BOJ board at loggerheads over inflation, US tariff risks, March summary shows
Americas|Economy|Political

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs

Canada will wait until next week to strike back against the latest U.S. threat of tariffs and nothing is off the table regarding possible

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
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Stellantis' Elkann concerned over car prices after U.S. tariffs

John Elkann, the chairman of Stellantis, voiced concerns on Thursday over the impact of 25% U.S. tariffs imposed on the carmaking sector on the cost of vehicles and demand.

Stellantis' Elkann concerned over car prices after U.S. tariffs
Business|Economy|Europe|US

Ferrari raises some prices in response to U.S auto tariffs

Ferrari plans to increase the prices of some of its cars sold in the United States in response to new tariffs, the luxury carmaker said on Thursday, adding it would stick largely to

Ferrari raises some prices in response to U.S auto tariffs
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Bank of Canada gave less weight to downward risks to inflation - minutes

The Bank of Canada saw less evidence of downward pressure on inflation even as it decided to cut rates by 25 basis points on March

Bank of Canada gave less weight to downward risks to inflation - minutes
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

SK Hynix says some customers brought forward orders ahead of US tariffs

South Korea's SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, said on Thursday that some customers have brought forward orders in

SK Hynix says some customers brought forward orders ahead of US tariffs
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China's vice premier raises 'solemn concerns' over tariffs in talks with US trade chief

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed "solemn concerns" over U.S. tariffs and planned "reciprocal" duties in a video call with U.S. top trade chief Jamieson Greer on Wednesday,

China's vice premier raises 'solemn concerns' over tariffs in talks with US trade chief
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European shares end lower as US tariff deadline looms

European shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by technology and healthcare stocks, while investors remained concerned about impending U.S. tariffs set to take effect

European shares end lower as US tariff deadline looms
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Temporary consumer gloom or economic doom?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets The darkest U.S. consumer confidence outlook in

Temporary consumer gloom or economic doom?
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EU trade chief meets with Trump officials to try to head off 'harmful' tariffs

The European Union's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with U.S.

EU trade chief meets with Trump officials to try to head off 'harmful' tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks edge higher, US dollar slips as tariff uncertainty weighs

Global stocks were slightly higher on Tuesday, after a sharp rally in the prior session on hopes that U.S.

Stocks edge higher, US dollar slips as tariff uncertainty weighs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Southeast Asian stocks feel the heat from economic, U.S. tariff worries

Foreign investors have soured on Southeast Asian markets as the rising threat of U.S. tariffs, worries over domestic growth and a surge in

Southeast Asian stocks feel the heat from economic, U.S. tariff worries
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Relief rally starts to fizzle

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs rekindled some investor optimism in recent days but the relief rally in

Relief rally starts to fizzle
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European shares end flat amid investor caution over tariff uncertainties

European shares ended flat on Monday as caution prevailed, even as hopes grew that U.S.

European shares end flat amid investor caution over tariff uncertainties
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EU trade commissioner to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday

The European Commissioner for trade, Maros Sefcovic, is heading to Washington to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.

EU trade commissioner to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday
Asia|Business|Economy

BOJ's message: Food inflation can't be ignored even as Trump tariffs raise risks

The Bank of Japan's meeting last week passed with no surprises, but for a careful BOJ watcher its message on the need to remain vigilant on food-driven inflationary

BOJ's message: Food inflation can't be ignored even as Trump tariffs raise risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum

Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged countries to open their markets to combat "rising instability and uncertainty" at a business forum in Beijing on Sunday, as China

Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum
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Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any U.S. tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country

Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, Carney says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall St ends higher, dollar rises as Trump signals tariff respite

Wall Street edged higher and the dollar gained ground on Friday after U.S.

Wall St ends higher, dollar rises as Trump signals tariff respite
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EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine, but make no concrete pledge

European Union leaders said on Thursday that they will continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call by

EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine, but make no concrete pledge
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Bank of Canada could change tack, give range of projections

Uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs means the Bank of Canada could give a range of economic estimates rather than a single forecast

Bank of Canada could change tack, give range of projections
Business|Economy|Europe

Lamborghini sees tariff threat to US volumes after strong 2024 results

Potential U.S. tariffs on European-made products could hit revenue at Lamborghini, its CEO said, as the sports carmaker posted strong results for last year, despite a contraction in

Lamborghini sees tariff threat to US volumes after strong 2024 results
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World

China ends two-year ban on Argentina poultry imports

China has lifted a two-year ban on poultry imports from Argentina, reopening a key supply channel amid a tit-for-tat trade war with the United States that has led to steep tariffs

China ends two-year ban on Argentina poultry imports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, as policymakers opted to spend more time gauging the impact of potential higher U.S. tariffs on the export-dependent

BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries

Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S.

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
Asia|Business|Economy

Costco is pressuring suppliers in mainland China to cut prices, FT reports

Costco Wholesale is pressuring mainland China suppliers to cut prices in response to U.S. tariffs, The Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing two suppliers.

Costco is pressuring suppliers in mainland China to cut prices, FT reports
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US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns

U.S. tariffs will inflict significant harm on the U.S. economy as other countries hit back with "high tariffs" on American goods, Chinese state media warned, leaving the door open

US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns
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UK cabinet minister heads to Washington for trade, economy talks

Britain's business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds travels to Washington on Tuesday to meet his U.S. counterparts in the hope of strengthening economic ties, as President Donald

UK cabinet minister heads to Washington for trade, economy talks
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EU to look at import limits for aluminium sector, draft document shows

Concerns that the Trump administration’s metals tariffs could divert a wave of aluminium to Europe have prompted the European Commission to consider possible curbs

EU to look at import limits for aluminium sector, draft document shows

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