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EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The European Commission called Sunday for Washington to abide by the terms of the trade deal struck last year with the EU, as President Donald Trump announced new global tariff hikes a day after an adverse Supreme Court ruling.
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
Asian shares steady after earlier tech-led sell-off
Business, Published on 07/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities regained some stability on Friday after early losses, indicating that selling pressure may be easing following a tech rout that battered Wall Street for three days amid unease about an AI bubble.
Trump rules out force in Greenland
Published on 21/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland - President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that he would not use force to take control of Greenland, but insisted that the United States must still have “ownership” of the island.
ECB holds rates as France crisis looms over meeting
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday with inflation under control and trade tensions having eased, even as France's political crisis presents policymakers with a fresh challenge.
Dollar at risk of being left behind
News, Published on 04/08/2025
» Europe and Asia could leverage US President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy for their own benefit, eventually spurring the development of regional tripolar FX blocs that could erode the dominance of the US dollar and reshape global markets.
Investors lock in profits before tariff deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back on Friday, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
ECB cuts rates again but pause seen ahead
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» FRANKFURT - President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank was in a "good place" to deal with global uncertainty as it cut interest rates again on Thursday, fuelling expectations it might soon hit pause after a lengthy easing cycle.
It's time for investors to play the long game
News, Published on 03/06/2025
» Investing, like golf, is a mix of both the short and the long game. In the wild first half of 2025, investors have mostly focused on the short game, but now that we appear to be entering a period of relative calm, investors can start looking much farther down the fairway.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.