Talks
Trump Suggests 80% Tariffs on Chinese Imports ‘Seems Right’ Ahead of US-China High-Stake Trade Talks in Switzerland
President Donald Trump said on Friday that imposing 80% tariffs on Chinese products "seems right," as senior officials from both the U.S. and China gear up for crucial negotiations...
Asia: Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal
[HONG KONG] Most Asian equities rose on Friday (May 9) on growing optimism that the worst of US President Donald Trump’s trade war is past after he reached a...
Gold rises as Fed warns of economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks eyed
Published Thu, May 8, 2025 · 09:30 AM[BENGALURU] Gold prices climbed on Thursday (May 8) after the Federal Reserve warned of rising inflation and labour market risks fuelling economic...
Asia: Stocks rise as China-US trade talks boost optimism
[HONG KONG] Asian equities rose on Wednesday after China and the United States said they would hold trade talks at the weekend, fanning optimism that the superpowers can row...
Australian dollar hits new five-month high on US-China trade talks
[SYDNEY] The Australian dollar hit a new five-month peak on Wednesday, buoyed by progress in US-China trade talks scheduled for later this week, while the New Zealand dollar found...
Japan’s SMFG said to be in talks to buy minority stake in India’s Yes Bank
Published Tue, May 6, 2025 · 01:02 PM[MUMBAI] Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), Japan’s second-biggest lender, is in talks to buy a significant minority stake in India’s Yes Bank,...
Indonesia seen to cut rate twice this year amid US tariff talks
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank is expected to resume monetary easing after holding its rate unchanged for three consecutive meetings, moving to bolster economic growth against the backdrop of rising...