The US president has announced a rare earth supply deal with China, signaling a step forward in trade talks. The agreement also includes provisions for Chinese students in the US. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced...
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, says his country wants dialogue with China but still needs to prepare for war. Lai, who is marking a year in power, rejects Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the self-ruled island....
The US president has ordered a review of US-funded international organizations, which he claims unfairly benefit other nations. As the IMF and World Bank hold their Spring summits this week, are their futures secure? The International...
The dramatic price action in throughout the capital markets after last week’s US tariff announcements, China’s retaliation, and yesterday’s US threat of another 50% tariff on China has calmed today, in a nervous way. Indeed,...
US soybean farmers are facing uncertainty as Donald Trump’s trade policies spark fears of market volatility. Can they navigate the risks of tariffs and lost exports? It’s a Friday morning in March, and we are driving...
China has not only emerged as a major threat to VW and Mercedes, the German chemicals and engineering sectors are also facing an onslaught from Chinese rivals. Germany’s industrial backbone is facing an unprecedented challenge....
Xi Jinping’s government hopes to see a 5% economic growth rate in 2025, the same goal as 2024, despite slowing consumer demand at home and what looks like a new trade war with Trump. China aims...
Tariff & Trump: Mexico and Canada say they will respond by imposing tariffs of their own, despite a retaliation clause in the US order. Meanwhile, China pledged to challenge the US move before the WTO....
The US dollar recorded lows for the month against many of the major currencies yesterday but has come back bid today. We had anticipated some consolidation ahead of the conclusion of the FOMC meeting tomorrow,...
Tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence plunged on Monday due to speculation around the possible impact of a breakthrough made by Chinese startup DeepSeek. Tech stocks plunged on Monday after claims of advances by...
Southeast Asian leaders are bracing for potential tariffs and shifting US alliances following Donald Trump’s reelection. Could his return bring heightened economic risks or unexpected opportunities for the region? Southeast Asian leaders joined their counterparts...
The crisis around Volkswagen hits at the very heart of German engineering excellence. It’s a legend among European automakers, but can it survive the jump to EVs and beat out Chinese competition? It’s hard to...
