US stock markets fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products,” accusing China of “becoming very hostile” with its restrictions on rare earth metals. The metals are critical for both the tech and defense industries, and the remarks immediately triggered a broad market sell-off, erasing early
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US stock markets fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products,” accusing China of “becoming very hostile” with its restrictions on rare earth metals. The metals are critical for both the tech and defense industries, and the remarks immediately triggered a broad market sell-off, erasing early
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Monday it conducted 1.7 trillion yuan of outright reverse repurchase agreements in January. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said the repo operations aimed to “keep banking system liquidity reasonably ample”. The tenors of the repos for the month were 3 and 6 months. Separately, the PBOC
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Monday it conducted 1.7 trillion yuan of outright reverse repurchase agreements in January. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said the repo operations aimed to “keep banking system liquidity reasonably ample”. The tenors of the repos for the month were 3 and 6 months. Separately, the PBOC
24New York, NY – As President Donald Trump’s new peace plan circulates at the United Nations, Israel launched long-range strikes deep inside Yemen, hitting targets more than 2,000 kilometers from home and underscoring how volatile the Middle East remains even as diplomacy plays out in New York. Trump unveiled a 21-point initiative to end the Gaza
New York, NY – As President Donald Trump’s new peace plan circulates at the United Nations, Israel launched long-range strikes deep inside Yemen, hitting targets more than 2,000 kilometers from home and underscoring how volatile the Middle East remains even as diplomacy plays out in New York. Trump unveiled a 21-point initiative to end the Gaza
24President Donald Trump announced on Monday that construction has begun on a new, privately funded White House Ballroom – a long-envisioned addition designed to host state visits and large gatherings – as part of a modernization of the East Wing. ‘I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that construction has begun on a new, privately funded White House Ballroom – a long-envisioned addition designed to host state visits and large gatherings – as part of a modernization of the East Wing. ‘I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds
24Toyota Motor Corp reported Monday that its global vehicle sales rose for an eighth consecutive month in August, supported by strong demand for hybrid models in the United States despite weaker domestic performance. Worldwide sales increased 2.2 percent year-on-year to 844,963 vehicles, with US sales climbing 13.6 percent. Sales in Japan, by contrast, fell 12.1
Toyota Motor Corp reported Monday that its global vehicle sales rose for an eighth consecutive month in August, supported by strong demand for hybrid models in the United States despite weaker domestic performance. Worldwide sales increased 2.2 percent year-on-year to 844,963 vehicles, with US sales climbing 13.6 percent. Sales in Japan, by contrast, fell 12.1
24Chinese automakers are steadily reshaping Europe’s hybrid car market, seizing a record 9.8% share of sales in August. The surge highlights a strategic pivot by companies like BYD, SAIC’s MG, and Zhejiang Leapmotor as European Union tariffs weigh heavily on imports of fully electric vehicles. While electric vehicle sales remain central to their expansion, hybrids
Chinese automakers are steadily reshaping Europe’s hybrid car market, seizing a record 9.8% share of sales in August. The surge highlights a strategic pivot by companies like BYD, SAIC’s MG, and Zhejiang Leapmotor as European Union tariffs weigh heavily on imports of fully electric vehicles. While electric vehicle sales remain central to their expansion, hybrids
24UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer kicked off a two-day visit to India on Wednesday, bringing along a huge delegation of over 100 business, academic, and cultural leaders. The timing couldn’t be more significant, coming on the heels of the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was finalized in July after three long years
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer kicked off a two-day visit to India on Wednesday, bringing along a huge delegation of over 100 business, academic, and cultural leaders. The timing couldn’t be more significant, coming on the heels of the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was finalized in July after three long years
24The UK has launched a new national commission to address the use of artificial intelligence in health care, aiming to attract global investment while ensuring patient safety. The commission brings together doctors, academics, and regulatory experts to design a framework for AI medical devices, with a final version expected in 2026. Tech firms such as
The UK has launched a new national commission to address the use of artificial intelligence in health care, aiming to attract global investment while ensuring patient safety. The commission brings together doctors, academics, and regulatory experts to design a framework for AI medical devices, with a final version expected in 2026. Tech firms such as
24President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at improving ways to identify and treat pediatric cancers using artificial intelligence. Specifically, the executive order instructs the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to work with the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy to employ AI on how to use it to diagnose
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at improving ways to identify and treat pediatric cancers using artificial intelligence. Specifically, the executive order instructs the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to work with the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy to employ AI on how to use it to diagnose
24On Friday, Europe saw developments across geopolitics and financial markets, with an update from the unfortunate attack in Manchester on Thursday. A deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue, activity in the European stock markets, and updates on EU sanctions against Russia dominated headlines. Manchester synagogue attack and police response In a tragic incident during Yom
On Friday, Europe saw developments across geopolitics and financial markets, with an update from the unfortunate attack in Manchester on Thursday. A deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue, activity in the European stock markets, and updates on EU sanctions against Russia dominated headlines. Manchester synagogue attack and police response In a tragic incident during Yom
