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Dollar climbs past 157 yen after inflation shocks markets

The U.S. dollar surged against the Japanese yen on Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair rising to 157.60 after stronger than expected U.S. inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer. The move accelerated as geopolitical tensions linked to the......

Africa seeks greater control over critical minerals value chains

African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute,......

Trump and Xi face pressure to protect AI market rally

Investors are urging Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to avoid escalating technology and trade tensions during this week’s summit in Beijing, as global markets continue to rally around artificial intelligence. The two leaders are expected to meet on May 14 and 15 in what marks Trump’s first official......

Canada to invest in Philippines economic corridor backed by allies

Canada has announced a new investment in a major economic development project in the Philippines, joining efforts led by the United States and Japan to strengthen regional supply chains and infrastructure. Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said that Canada will invest around 2......

Morocco and US seek to rebalance trade partnership in Rabat

Morocco and the United States held the ninth session of their Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee in Rabat as both countries moved to strengthen commercial ties and address growing concerns over trade imbalances. The meeting brought together Moroccan Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour and officials......

Turkey receives first emergency US oil shipment amid Hormuz crisis

Turkey is preparing to receive its first ever emergency crude shipment from the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Washington expands energy exports to allies facing supply disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker tracking data showed that American reserve......

Washington increases sanctions to curb Iranian oil sales to China

The administration of Donald Trump announced new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping facilitate Iranian oil exports to China, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the United States Department of the......

Indian rupee and bonds eye inflation data amid ongoing Iran conflict

The Indian rupee and government bond markets are expected to remain highly sensitive to upcoming inflation data as global investors continue to monitor geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. The currency and debt markets in India have been influenced......

European markets cautious as U.S.-Iran tensions weigh on investor sentiment

European stock markets showed limited movement on Monday as investors closely monitored ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, which continue to affect global energy markets and financial sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained broadly stable, while major regional markets......

China and United States to hold trade talks in South Korea ahead of leaders’ summit

Trade delegations from China and the United States are set to meet in South Korea next week for high-level economic discussions, according to Chinese state media. The talks will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday and will focus on mutual trade issues between the two largest economies in the world,......

Uber agrees to buy European e-scooter company Voi in a 1.2 billion dollar deal

Uber has agreed to acquire Voi Technology, a Stockholm-based Swedish company operating shared electric scooters and bicycles, for 1.2 billion dollars in the largest investment the ride-hailing giant has made in European micromobility to date. The deal would integrate Voi's fleet of more than 100,000......

Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to ratify trade deal or face higher tariffs

President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to the European Union on Thursday, demanding that the bloc ratify the trade framework reached last summer by July 4, the 250th anniversary of American independence, or face an increase in tariffs. The announcement came a day after a phone call with European......

BlackRock reduces private credit fund valuation by 5% in first quarter

Global asset manager BlackRock reported a decline in the valuation of its private credit portfolio, the BlackRock TCP Capital Corp, during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures in parts of the credit market. According to its latest financial disclosure, the fund’s net asset value......

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