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Volkswagen says first-quarter profits impacted by Trump tariffs
[BERLIN] German auto giant Volkswagen said Wednesday that tariffs on car imports into the United States ordered by President Donald Trump had dragged down its first quarter operating profit.Europe’s...
Oil jumps 4% after Trump pauses tariffs on many countries, raises China levy
[NEW YORK] Oil prices climbed more than 4 per cent on Wednesday, bouncing back from four-year lows earlier in the session, after US President Donald Trump said he would further increase...
US: Wall Street soars on Trump tariff pause with Nasdaq up 12%
WALL Street stocks rocketed to close solidly higher on Wednesday, with dramatic advances on all three major indexes as US President Donald Trump delayed steep new tariffs hours after they took...
Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
[SINGAPORE] Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by “reciprocal tariffs” announced...
Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). The STI fell 2.2 per cent or 75.78 points to 3,393.69.Across...
US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback: sources
[LONDON/ATHENS] President Donald Trump’s administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting US ports after a flood of negative feedback from industries that said the idea...
Angel investors cite the founder as a make or break factor in backing startups
[SINGAPORE] If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key factor when deciding whether or...
Japan’s Nikkei down nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs kick in
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday (Apr 9), ending nearly 4 per cent lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns over a potential economic slowdown...
