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China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms

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BEIJING: China’s top economic and financial officials pledged expanded support for technology firms, a push toward more balanced trade and deeper capital market reforms during a news conference on the sidelines of the annual National People’s Congress. The briefing brought together leaders from...
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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

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WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside the United States while leaving the core U.S. goods trade deficit with China largely intact....
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Trump says Powell’s termination can’t come fast enough

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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his removal and blaming the central bank’s leadership for delaying interest rate cuts. Trump's comments, made both online and in the Oval Office, follow...
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Potential US pullback from IMF could impact credit ratings

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Concerns over the United States' commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...
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Bitcoin gains momentum as investors bet on 2025 Fed rate cuts

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Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past $96,000, edging closer to the psychologically significant $100,000 threshold following dovish comments from Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic. His remarks signaled a potential shift in U.S. monetary policy, prompting renewed optimism among investors...
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EU seeks clarity on US tariffs for steel and aluminum exports

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The European Commission has requested further clarification regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of imminent tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from European Union countries. The Commission stated that it would not issue an official response until it receives...