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Vietnam Seizes 90-Day US Tariff Pause as Strategic Negotiation Window, Experts Suggest

Experts suggest Vietnam use the 90-day US tariff pause to negotiate and prepare for sustainable trade agreements, emphasizing transparency, institutional reforms, and strategic eco...

Federal Reserve's Williams Predicts Tariffs Will Elevate U.S. Inflation to 3.5%-4% This Year

Federal Reserve's John Williams predicts tariffs will increase U.S. inflation to 3.5%-4%, with GDP growth slowing and unemployment possibly rising. The Fed's monetary policy remain...

French PM Francois Bayrou Cautions Against Swapping US for Chinese Goods Amid Trade Tensions

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warns against replacing US goods with Chinese products during trade disputes, calling the move dangerous and naive. He stresses the need for e...

UK Industrial Production Sees a Significant 1.5% Rise in February, Marking Economic Growth

The UK's industrial production rose by 1.5% in February, with manufacturing and electricity sectors leading the growth. Mining and quarrying saw a decline. Quarterly and annual com...

UK Industrial Production Surges by 1.5% in February, Signaling Economic Resilience

The UK's industrial production rose by 1.5% in February, with manufacturing and electricity & gas sectors leading the growth. Mining and quarrying, however, saw a decline. Over thr...

India and US Aim to Accelerate Trade Deal Negotiations Amid Tariff Pause

India and the US are working to speed up trade deal negotiations after a tariff pause, aiming to boost trade up to $500 billion. The deal promises economic growth and job creation,...

EU and UAE Set to Explore New Horizons with Free Trade Agreement Talks

The European Commission and the UAE have agreed to start free trade negotiations, aiming to expand trade in goods, services, and investments while fostering collaboration in renewa...

Kansas City Fed President Schmid Warns of Rising Inflation Expectations Amid Economic Strength

Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warns of the dangers of rising inflation expectations, emphasizing the difficulty in containing inflation once it's embedded in expectations. ...

Radisson Hotel Group Achieves Milestone with Over 200 Hotels in South Asia's Booming Market

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has surpassed the 200-hotel milestone in South Asia with five new signings, reinforcing its leadership in the hospitality sector. This expansion includes...

US Wholesale Inventories Show Steady Growth in February, Signaling Economic Resilience

US wholesale inventories grew by 0.3% in February, reaching $902.3 billion, with sales up 2.4% month on month. The inventory-to-sales ratio improved to 1.30, reflecting better effi...

US Wholesale Inventories See a Steady Rise: February Marks a 0.3% Increase

US wholesale inventories grew by 0.3% in February, reaching $902.3 billion, with sales up 2.4% month on month. The inventory to sales ratio improved to 1.30, indicating efficient i...

February Sees a 0.3% Rise in US Wholesale Inventories, Signaling Economic Growth

US wholesale inventories grew by 0.3% in February, reaching $902.3 billion, with sales of merchant wholesalers rising to $696.4 billion, showing a 2.4% monthly and 4.3% annual incr...

UK to Welcome First Universal Theme Park in Europe: A Game-Changer for Bedfordshire and Beyond

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a deal with Universal to build Europe's first Universal theme park in Bedfordshire, expected to create 28,000 jobs and boost the economy by...

Italy Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.6% Amid Rising US Tariff Tensions

Italy's government is preparing to halve its 2025 growth forecast from 1.2% to 0.6%, amid concerns over US tariffs. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to discuss the issue with P...

Italy Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.6% Amid Rising US Tariff Tensions

Italy prepares to halve its 2025 growth forecast to 0.6% amid US tariff tensions, with PM Meloni set to discuss the issue with Trump. The Bank of Italy also revises its growth esti...

UK to Welcome First Universal Theme Park in Europe: A Game-Changer for Bedfordshire

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a deal with Universal Destinations & Experiences to build Europe's first Universal theme park in Bedfordshire, UK, expected to boost t...

Singapore Raises Alarm Over US Tariffs: Economic Growth Forecasts at Risk

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of the serious risks posed by the US's new 10% universal tariff on Singapore's trade-dependent economy, with potential revisions to 2...

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns: US Tariffs Could Spark Inflation and Slow Economic Growth

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that US tariffs could lead to inflation and slow economic growth, raising recession concerns. Business leaders, including Bill Ackman, express skepti...

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns: US Tariffs Could Spark Inflation and Slow Growth

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that US tariffs could lead to inflation and slow economic growth, raising recession concerns. Business leaders, including Bill Ackman, express skepti...

Eurozone Retail Sales Show Promising Growth: A 0.3% Rise in February Sparks Economic Optimism

In February, the Eurozone saw a 0.3% increase in retail sales compared to January, with the EU close behind at 0.2%. Yearly growth was even stronger, at 2.3% for the Eurozone and 2...

JPMorgan CEO Warns: Sweeping US Tariffs Could Spark Inflation and Slow Economic Growth

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that new US tariffs could lead to inflation and slow economic growth, raising recession concerns. Business leaders, including Bill Ackman, criticize ...

Germany's Trade Surplus Rises to €17.7 Billion in February, Defying Expectations

Germany's trade surplus reached €17.7 billion in February, exceeding January's figures but below last year's and analysts' expectations. Exports and imports both saw growth, with n...

Experts Predict RBI to Slash Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Global Economic Challenges

The RBI is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to stimulate growth amid global economic challenges, including new US tariffs. Experts discuss the potential impacts on...

Wall Street in Turmoil: Financial Giants Tumble as Tariff Wars Spark Recession Fears

Leading US financial institutions faced steep declines as the Trump administration's new tariffs spark recession fears, with experts warning of slowed growth and significant market...

US Financial Sector Takes a Hit: Rising Recession Fears Trigger Market Downturn

The US financial sector faced a downturn as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration raised recession fears, with major banks and financial institutions witnessing si...

US Financial Sector Takes a Hit: Recession Fears Grow Amid New Tariffs

The US financial sector faced significant losses amid recession fears triggered by new tariffs. Major banks and financial institutions saw sharp declines in stock prices as experts...

Fitch Ratings Warns: Escalating US Tariffs Could Push Economy Towards Recession

Fitch Ratings warns that escalating US tariffs, now at levels last seen in 1909, could significantly increase the risk of a recession by raising consumer prices and lowering corpor...

Eurozone's Business Activity Hits a 7-Month Peak in March Amidst Mixed Economic Signals

Eurozone's business activity reached a seven-month high in March, with the PMI rising to 50.9. Despite increasing employment and easing inflation, demand continues to fall, and bus...

Eurozone Sees a Slight Rise in Producer Prices: A 0.2% Increase in February Sparks Economic Interest

The euro area's producer price index rose by 0.2% in February, with a year-on-year growth of 3%. Energy prices led the annual increase at 7.4%, while intermediate goods saw the hig...

Eurozone Business Activity Hits 7-Month Peak in March Amidst Economic Uncertainty

Eurozone's private sector activity reached a seven-month high in March, with PMI figures showing growth. Employment increased, reducing work backlogs, while inflationary pressures ...

UK Economy Shows Resilience as Composite PMI Rises in March, Signaling Growth

The UK's Composite PMI rose to 51.5 in March, indicating economic growth, though slightly below preliminary figures. The services sector showed notable improvement, with the Servic...

UK Economy Shows Resilience: Composite PMI Rises to 51.5 in March, Signaling Growth

The UK's PMI Composite Output Index rose to 51.5 in March, indicating economic growth, with the services sector showing significant improvement. Experts highlight technology and fi...