Less than a month after the US Supreme Court knocked down a key part of his earlier tariff strategy, President Donald Trump is back with a new trade agenda.The Trump-led US administration has opened fresh Section 301 investigations into the practices of 16 major trading partners.The development matters for US…
Data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics show that the country’s National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) increased by 0.70% in February, up from 0.33% in January.Most of the monthly inflation was driven by seasonal price adjustments at the start of the school year and higher transportation costs.Over…
European markets faced a turbulent day as geopolitical tensions and regulatory crackdowns rattled investor sentiment.Stocks slipped across the continent while oil prices surged amid concerns over the Iran conflict and supply disruptions.At the same time, governments and regulators tightened scrutiny on major technology firms and global corporations, from child safety…
Global markets are navigating fresh geopolitical and financial crosscurrents as trade tensions, major tech funding talks, and crypto volatility capture investor attention.The Trump administration has revived tariff investigations that could reshape global trade flows, while SoftBank-backed PayPay makes its Nasdaq debut with an $880 million IPO.Bitcoin is holding near the…
Global markets opened Friday under pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to shape investor sentiment. Asian equities slid for a second straight week while oil hovered near the key $100 per barrel level amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions. Meanwhile, a temporary US waiver allowing purchases of…
Apple Inc. said on Thursday it will lower the commission fees it collects from developers on its App Store in mainland China, marking a significant concession in one of the company’s largest markets.The California-based company said its standard commission on in-app purchases and paid transactions will fall to 25% from…
Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle sales increased sharply at the start of 2026, recovering part of the ground it had lost to domestic rival BYD in the world’s largest car market. Data released by the China Passenger Car Association showed that Tesla delivered significantly more vehicles from its Shanghai factory during…
US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as investors navigated rising geopolitical tensions and higher Treasury yields.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 289 points to 47,417.21, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.08% to 6,775.75.The Nasdaq Composite bucked the broader weakness, edging up 0.08% to 22,716.14, supported by resilience in technology shares.Oil…
The Nikkei 225 Index slipped by over 2.2% on Thursday morning as the crisis in energy accelerated. The index, which tracks the top companies in Japan, dropped to ¥53,855, down by 10% from the all-time high.Japan stocks crash as crude oil prices surge The Nikkei 225 Index remained on edge as…
With the US oil prices printing a new high of nearly $120 before retreating this week, Wall Street is on high alert.The escalating US-Iran war has sparked fears that a spike in energy prices will trigger a significant stock market correction or even a full-blown bear market.As investors weigh the…