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China says 'firmly opposes' new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'
Feb 02, 2025 (AFP)
Unveiling sweeping measures against major trade partners on Saturday, Trump announced an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports on top of existing duti...
World awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
Jan 31, 2025 (AFP)
Shortly after taking office this month, Trump said he planned to introduce 25 percent tariffs on neighbors Canada and Mexico on February 1 unless they cracked d...
World's longest cargo sail ship launched in Turkey
Jan 31, 2025 (AFP)
The 136-metre (450-foot) Neoliner Origin was floated at the Turkish port of Tuzla, and will now undergo six months of fitting-out. Designed by French company Ne...
Asian markets mostly rise but worries over tariffs, AI linger
Jan 31, 2025 (AFP)
Traders were rattled by news that the Chinese startup had created a programme that apparently matched the capacity of US artificial intelligence pacesetters for...
France, Germany stall eurozone growth in fourth quarter
Jan 30, 2025 (AFP)
Official data Thursday showed growth stalling in the single-currency area -- disappointing predictions by analysts at Bloomberg and FactSet who forecast a 0.1-p...
Asian markets diverge in thin trade, with AI impact in focus
Jan 30, 2025 (AFP)
With most markets closed for the Lunar New Year break, there was little major reaction to the Federal Reserve's widely expected pause in interest rate cuts and ...
Facing Trump and China, EU unveils pro-business roadmap
Jan 29, 2025 (AFP)
With US President Donald Trump promising tariffs and a gargantuan artificial intelligence push, and China rising in key industrial and digital sectors, the 27-n...
Asian markets track Wall St bounce as Fed decision looms
Jan 29, 2025 (AFP)
Investors were also awaiting the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later in the day as well as earnings from the likes of Microsoft and Tesla o...
Trump commerce pick says favors broad tariffs, vows tough China stance
Jan 29, 2025 (AFP)
"We can use tariffs to create reciprocity, fairness and respect," said Howard Lutnick, a close Trump ally and billionaire CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzger...
Japan tech stocks fall as China chatbot spooks Wall St
Jan 28, 2025 (AFP)
US chip-maker Nvidia led a rout on Wall Street, falling nearly 17 percent on fears that Chinese firm DeepSeek's chatbot could threaten US dominance in artificia...
Japanese tech stocks hit by AI fears, dollar boosted by tariff talk
Jan 28, 2025 (AFP)
The dollar rallied on a report saying Washington was considering universal tariffs on a range of goods, fanning fresh fears about a trade war. Tokyo-listed comp...
Trump warns of 'wake-up call' as low-cost Chinese AI jolts sector
Jan 28, 2025 (AFP)
Last week's release of the latest DeepSeek model initially received limited attention, overshadowed by the inauguration of Trump on the same day. However, over ...
Asian stocks mixed as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges
Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)
Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme released last week that hit tech firms amid claims it can outperform bi...
China manufacturing activity contracts for first time in four months
Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)
Policymakers have battled to reverse a post-pandemic slump driven by a crisis in the property sector, weak consumption and high government debt. The Purchasing ...
Asian stocks drop as tariff fears return, new AI programme emerges
Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)
Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries that a recent...
Chiuri delves into past for what could be last Dior fashion show
Jan 27, 2025 (AFP)
Models with Mohawk-inspired hairstyles, adorned with feathers woven into their braids, walked the runway in retro draped skirts or short crinolines paired with ...
Stock markets build on Trump rally, yen climbs after BoJ cut
Jan 24, 2025 (AFP)
In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, Trump pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for compa...
Trump says he'd 'rather not' put tariffs on China
Jan 24, 2025 (AFP)
Asked in an interview with Fox News if he could make a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Taiwan and trade, Trump replied: "I can do that because we have so...
Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally
Jan 23, 2025 (AFP)
Shanghai led the winners, eating into year-to-date losses after China unveiled a fresh batch of measures aimed at boosting the country's stock markets as part o...
Trump tells Davos: make your products in America or pay tariffs
Jan 23, 2025 (AFP)
Since his inauguration on Monday, Trump has said that Washington could impose steep tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China as soon as Februa...
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