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Today: April 30, 2025
Today: April 30, 2025

US-China trade war

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US tariffs mean cautious rate decisions needed, Taiwan central bank minutes show

Uncertainty brought about by U.S. import tariffs means decisions on interest rate policy need to be cautious, according to minutes from the Taiwan central bank's latest meeting

US tariffs mean cautious rate decisions needed, Taiwan central bank minutes show
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Aston Martin limits US exports, mulls pricing adjustment to offset tariff hit

Aston Martin will split the costs resulting from U.S. tariffs between the company and its customers, and will sell down its U.S. inventory while limiting shipments there

Aston Martin limits US exports, mulls pricing adjustment to offset tariff hit
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GSK 'well positioned' for potential tariffs after beating forecasts

GSK reaffirmed its 2025 outlook and said it was "well positioned" to absorb potential U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs, after reporting stronger-than-expected

GSK 'well positioned' for potential tariffs after beating forecasts
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China’s factories take a big blow as Trump’s tariffs bite

China’s factories take a big blow as Trump’s tariffs bite

China’s factories take a big blow as Trump’s tariffs bite
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China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite

China's factory activity contracted at the fastest pace in 16 months in April, a factory survey showed on Wednesday, keeping alive calls for further stimulus as Donald

China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite
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Asia hedge funds add Japan, India after tariff shock, says Morgan Stanley

Asian hedge funds tiptoed back into the market last week, adding to their positions in Japan and India shares, after quickly cutting exposure when U.S.

Asia hedge funds add Japan, India after tariff shock, says Morgan Stanley
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The stock market’s worst first 100 days of any presidential term in more than 50 years

The stock market’s worst first 100 days of any presidential term in more than 50 years

The stock market’s worst first 100 days of any presidential term in more than 50 years
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US Senate backs former Republican lawmaker Perdue as ambassador to China

A majority of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday backed one-time U.S.

US Senate backs former Republican lawmaker Perdue as ambassador to China
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US dollar regains poise on easing trade worries, month-end buying

The U.S. dollar advanced on Tuesday, lifted by the Trump administration's plan to ease the impact of auto duties on local car manufacturers as well as

US dollar regains poise on easing trade worries, month-end buying
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Export employment to dive if trade war persists -US business group

All American exports to China worth $140.7 billion last year now face a retaliatory Chinese tariff of at least 125%, putting at risk hundreds of thousands of American jobs that

Export employment to dive if trade war persists -US business group
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S&P Global sees credit rating breathing room for trade war rivals US and China

The United States and China are unlikely to see a rapid hit to their credit ratings from a trade war, S&P Global's top sovereign analyst has said, with damage more

S&P Global sees credit rating breathing room for trade war rivals US and China
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China waives tariffs on US ethane imports, sources say

China has waived the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed earlier this month, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on

China waives tariffs on US ethane imports, sources say
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Maersk says it has maintained all trans-Pacific sailings despite tariff, trade uncertainty

Maersk said on Tuesday it had maintained all its scheduled trans-Pacific sailings to date, albeit downsising some vessels, despite the uncertainty caused by

Maersk says it has maintained all trans-Pacific sailings despite tariff, trade uncertainty
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China ramps up global yuan push, seizing on retreating dollar

As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia this month to forge closer ties against higher U.S. tariffs, the People's Bank of China was seizing a moment of

China ramps up global yuan push, seizing on retreating dollar
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South Korea exports seen falling as Trump's tariffs start to weigh: Reuters poll

South Korea's exports are expected to have fallen in April, as U.S.

South Korea exports seen falling as Trump's tariffs start to weigh: Reuters poll
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Wall St closes mixed, gold rebounds amid trade fog; earnings, data loom

The S&P 500 and the Dow ended in positive territory at the conclusion of a choppy session on Monday and gold advanced as investors looked for signs of progress in

Wall St closes mixed, gold rebounds amid trade fog; earnings, data loom
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Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets

Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings
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Trump tariffs risk US electronics shortages, Taiwan's Pegatron says

Taiwan's Pegatron, an important supplier to Apple and Dell, said on Monday that President Donald Trump's tariffs were confusing U.S. customers and risked leading to

Trump tariffs risk US electronics shortages, Taiwan's Pegatron says
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ECB's Villeroy: there is still gradual margin for rate cuts

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ECB's Villeroy: there is still gradual margin for rate cuts
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U.S. tariffs will cause demand shock to Singapore economy: MAS

U.S. tariffs will have multiplier effects that will "generate a broader negative income and demand shock to the Singapore economy", the Monetary Authority of Singapore said in its

U.S. tariffs will cause demand shock to Singapore economy: MAS
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With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides

As President Donald Trump’s trade war locks the world’s two largest economies on a collision course, America’s unnerved allies and partners are cozying up with China to hedge their bets

With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides
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US bond funds attract first weekly inflow in six weeks

U.S. bond funds recorded net inflows in the week through April 23 for the first time in six weeks, as a selloff in U.S. bond markets eased and investors grew hopeful about a potential de-

US bond funds attract first weekly inflow in six weeks
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US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions

Pharmaceutical companies in China are reporting that they have been able to import some drugs over the past week with tariff exemptions, the Beijing

US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions
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European shares hit 3-week high as US-China trade tensions ease

European shares ended at a three-week high on Friday, notching up their second straight weekly gain as signs of a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-

European shares hit 3-week high as US-China trade tensions ease