5 h. ago Japan’s Stocks Slide as Global Growth Outlook Darkens on Tariffs

Japanese stocks fall as global investors dumped riskier assets on concern Donald Trump’s tariffs will slow the world economy. Bank shares slid most on the view Bank of Japan won’t raise interest rates as much if US levies batter the economy, while a stronger yen hurt exporting companies.

Economics

23 h. ago Dollar Slides on Concern Trump’s Tariffs Will Batter US Economy

A gauge of the dollar slid to a five-month low as traders braced for the impact of higher US tariffs on the economy.

Economics

23 h. ago Dollar Traders Prep for More Losses After 1.5% Slide in Currency

Traders are bracing for more dollar weakness after President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs weakened the US currency by the most in two and a half years.

Economics

34 h. ago Oil Drops as Trump’s Trade War Stokes Concern About Crude Demand

Oil retreated after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up his trade war with sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, raising concerns that economic turmoil will hurt crude demand.

Economics

2 w. ago EU Leaders to Grapple With Trump’s Russia Gambit: What to Watch

European Union leaders will aim to affirm their plans to bolster defense spending at a summit Thursday, but now face a more pressing concern: whether they will have a role in US President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Politics

3 w. ago Ministers from Japan and UK agree to promote free trade amid Trump tariff threats

TOKYO (AP) — Economy and foreign ministers of Japan and Britain agreed Friday to promote free and open international trade at their first “two-plus-two” dialogue on economy held in Tokyo amid growing concern about U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s tariff threats. Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds _ who joined his colleague Foreign Secretary […]

Economics

4 w. ago Canadians say Trump, tariffs have overtaken inflation as their top concern

The poll found 28% of Canadians believe dealing with Trump and U.S. aggression is Canada's most important challenge. The cost of living came second at 21%

Economics

4 w. ago Trump, tariffs overtake inflation as top concern for Canadians in new poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the trade war with the United States is now the biggest source of political concern for Canadians, knocking inflation out of the top spot. Leger says 28 per cent of Canadians believe dealing with President Donald Trump’s tariffs and U.S. aggression is the most important challenge facing Canada today. […]

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