Global Markets Reel as China Escalates Trade Conflict with Sweeping Tariffs, Export Controls
China imposed a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10 retaliating against President Donald Trump’s earlier. Analysis from...
April 5, 2025Section
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U.S. Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs in March as Trade Policies Boost Confidence
The U.S. economy created 228,000 jobs in March, far exceeding economists’ expectations of 135,000, according to the Department of Labor
April 4, 2025
U.S. Exempts Oil Imports from New Tariffs to Protect Energy Stability
The White House confirmed that oil gas and refined product imports will remain exempt from President Donald Trump's. Analysis from...
April 3, 2025
NATO Talks Host U.S.-Denmark Showdown Over Greenland
High-level talks between the United States and Denmark commence this week in Brussels as reported by officials familiar. Analysis from...
April 3, 2025
U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Accelerates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The ADP National Employment Report reveals that the US private sector added 155 000 jobs in March marking a significant....
April 2, 2025
Amazon Makes Bold Move to Acquire TikTok Amid U.S. Deadline
Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations as the app faces a government-mandated. Analysis from The...
April 2, 2025
Liberation Day Unfolds: U.S. Tariffs Shake the Foundations of Global Commerce
(Analysis) President Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day" has arrived, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in global trade dynamics. Announced...
April 2, 2025
Pentagon Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Counter Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The Pentagon has escalated its military presence in the Middle East deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group. Analysis from...
April 2, 2025
Economic Pressures Undermine U.S. Manufacturing Despite Policy Ambitions
S&P Global and the Institute for Supply Management reported conflicting March signals for U.S. factories. The S&P PMI edged down...
April 1, 2025