Economy
Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......
The unprecedented $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visa applications has sent shockwaves through global markets, with Asian and European stock exchanges reacting cautiously to the policy. The measure, effective September 21, 2025, marks a significant increase from the existing......
The resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has triggered a rally in Asian markets, driven by optimism over potential fiscal stimulus under his successor. The announcement overshadowed weaker-than-expected Chinese export data, as investors shifted focus to the likelihood of more accommodative......
Long-term government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in decades across major economies, driven by rising fiscal concerns and inflation fears that are reshaping bond markets. Japanese 30-year bond yields reached a record 3.28% on Wednesday, while UK gilt yields soared to levels unseen......
Major tariff hike targets global tech supply chains US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors, a move poised to reshape the global technology landscape. Speaking from the White House on August 6, Trump stated, "We will implement significant......
Oil prices dropped sharply after key OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced an increase in production of 411,000 barrels per day for June. This follows a similar decision the previous month that had already triggered a decline in prices. The price of Brent crude dipped nearly four......
President Donald Trump has stepped back from his previous threats to remove Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. His earlier criticism of Powell, particularly regarding interest rate decisions, had caused significant turbulence in financial markets. However, Trump clarified to reporters at......
Morocco has officially entered one of Japan's most competitive markets with its inaugural shipment of citrus fruits. This milestone was announced by Foodex, which highlighted the competitive edge of Moroccan agricultural products and their internationally recognized quality. The Japanese market......
President Donald Trump has declared "significant progress" in trade negotiations with Japan, stepping in unexpectedly during a session between U.S. and Japanese officials in Washington, DC. Despite ongoing uncertainty fueled by his administration’s aggressive tariff policies, Trump emphasized......
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from dozens of countries officially took effect on Wednesday, triggering a sharp escalation in global trade tensions. Among the most significant were 104% duties on Chinese goods, a move that intensified market instability and accelerated......
China has firmly declared it will “fight to the end” in response to a new 50 percent tariff proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, escalating an already intense trade conflict that has shaken global financial markets and triggered fears of an international recession. Despite recent market......
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant downturns, following the global stock market's drop fueled by a trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Major cryptocurrencies are mirroring the declines seen in European, Asian, and American stock indices. Bitcoin has hit its lowest......
European stock markets took a severe hit at the beginning of trading on Monday, with Frankfurt witnessing a drop of up to 10 percent as a global sell-off worsened following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The indices fell sharply, with Paris losing over six percent, London nearly six percent,......
