
EU Ready to Hit Back if U.S. Imposes New Trade Tariffs, Says von der Leyen
Apr 01, 2025 14:00 pm UTC| Politics Economy
The European Union is prepared to take decisive countermeasures if the United States imposes new trade tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday. Speaking at the European Parliament in...

RBA Holds Rates at 4.1%, Signals Cautious Path Amid Inflation Risks
Apr 01, 2025 13:59 pm UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.1% on Tuesday, aligning with market expectations. The decision comes after a 25 basis point rate cut in February and ahead of the upcoming...

Asian Stocks Rebound as Markets Brace for U.S. Tariffs and RBA Holds Rates
Apr 01, 2025 13:59 pm UTC| Economy
Asian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, mirroring overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of looming U.S. trade tariffs. U.S. indices ended higher on Monday, though futures dipped...

Gold Hits Record High Amid Tariff Tensions and Inflation Fears
Apr 01, 2025 13:59 pm UTC| Economy
Gold prices surged to a record high on Tuesday as investor concerns over U.S. President Donald Trumps upcoming reciprocal tariffs fueled fears of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. Spot gold climbed 0.6% to...

South Korea's March Exports Rise Amid Trade War Concerns
Apr 01, 2025 13:59 pm UTC| Economy
South Koreas exports rose for a second consecutive month in March, signaling resilience but also revealing cracks amid growing global trade tensions. According to government data, outbound shipments reached $58.24 billion,...

Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Trump’s Iran Threats and Geopolitical Tensions
Apr 01, 2025 13:59 pm UTC| Economy
Oil prices held firm at over one-month highs in Asian trading Tuesday, driven by rising geopolitical tensions. U.S. President Donald Trumps threat to bomb Iran if it refuses a new nuclear deal escalated risks in the Middle...

US Stock Futures Slip Amid Recession Fears and Trump Tariff Plan
Apr 01, 2025 13:59 pm UTC| Economy
U.S. stock index futures dipped Monday night following Wall Streets weak first-quarter performance, as recession fears mounted ahead of President Donald Trumps upcoming tariff announcements. SP 500 Futures dropped 0.4% to...