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World economy likely to avoid recession despite tariffs: IMF chief
Washington (AFP) - The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President...
Trump says Fed chief’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Thursday that "termination" of the independent head of the Federal Reserve "cannot...
Trump tariffs could put US Fed in a bind, Powell warns
Chicago (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely push up prices and constrain growth, and could put the...
EU hopes Trump tariffs can nudge Mercosur deal past finish line
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The spectre of a transatlantic trade war is also fuelling hopes of a silver lining in...
ECB ready to cut rates again as Trump tariffs shake eurozone
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US...
Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite ‘progress’ in Japan trade talks
Tokyo (AFP) - Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and...
Taiwan’s TSMC net profit soars as US tariff threat looms
Taipei (AFP) - Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC reported on Thursday a surge in net profit for the first quarter and...
Taiwan’s TSMC net profit soars as US tariff threat looms
Taipei (AFP) - Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC reported on Thursday a surge in net profit for the first quarter and...
ECB ready to cut rates again as Trump tariffs shake eurozone
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US...
Trump touts trade talks, China calls out tariff ‘blackmail’
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump touted tariff negotiations with Japan on Wednesday while China angrily accused Washington of...
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