‘They were getting yippy’: How bond market spooked Trump to hit pause button on reciprocal tariffs – The Times of India

‘They were getting yippy’: How bond market spooked Trump to hit pause button on reciprocal tariffs – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) After a week of economic chaos and criticism from allies, President Trump abruptly reversed course on his sweeping new tariffs, hitting pause for 90 days. What changed? Not just pressure from businesses or Republicans—Trump was rattled by a bond market in meltdown mode. The sudden surge in Treasury…

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‘Should stand together’: China invites India to fight against ‘US tariff abuse’ | India News – The Times of India

‘Should stand together’: China invites India to fight against ‘US tariff abuse’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: China on Tuesday called upon India to stand together against the “US abuse of tariffs” and overcome difficulties.In a social media post on X, spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Yu Jing slammed the US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariff on China and said that all countries should uphold the…

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Trump’s tariff announcements shake global markets, induce currency weakness | The Express Tribune

Trump’s tariff announcements shake global markets, induce currency weakness | The Express Tribune

Listen to article Global markets experienced severe turbulence on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, including a baseline 10% duty on all imports and higher levies on key trading partners. The news led to sharp declines in stock markets, falling currencies, and rising commodity prices, with analysts warning of broader economic impacts. Futures on…

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Asian stocks jittery as tariff concerns mount

Asian stocks jittery as tariff concerns mount

Asian equities traded in tight ranges Friday as the uncertainty around Donald Trump’s next trade war salvo weighed on sentiment across global markets. Japan’s stock market opened higher, but South Korean shares fell and equity index futures for Hong Kong were down. US futures edged higher after the S&P 500 closed slightly down Thursday, a…

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European central bank cuts interest rates amid looming trade war, growth concern – The Times of India

European central bank cuts interest rates amid looming trade war, growth concern – The Times of India

European Central Bank (Photo-AP) The European central bank (ECB) reduced interest rates by 25 basis point on Thursday, aiming to stimulate economic activity as the eurozone grapples with sluggish growth. This move, which lowers borrowing costs for both consumers and businesses, comes amid mounting concerns about the impact of potential trade conflicts with the US…

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