Starmer announces bold changes to support car industry

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged “bold changes” to the rules around electric and new petrol and diesel cars in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs. The prime minister will announce Labour’s...

Trump awaits call from China, markets recover after carnage

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is waiting to hear from China before duties of more than 100% take effect, but other administration officials said they would...

European Central Bank rates could fall faster as recession risk mounts

A global market rout induced by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs scheme has solidified the case for another ECB rate cut next week and supports arguments for even quicker policy...

Japan debt agreements affected as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia

Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of 100 billion yen ($678.43 million) worth of yen-denominated bonds in the wake of global financial market volatility induced by US tariff announcements,...

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Tariffs hit a sour note in NYC emporium of sweets

Economy Candy’s shelves brim with sweets from around the world — gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the US. Standing...

85% of UAE CEOs see global economy to improve in next 3-5 years: Survey

CEOs in the UAE are demonstrating exceptional confidence in the global outlook, according to Arthur D. Little’s 2025 CEO Insights Survey.A striking 85% of UAE CEOs expect the global economy...

EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, likely approving a first set of targeted countermeasures on up...

German economy remains in the doldrums, set to recover gradually

German industrial orders stagnated in February and January’s drop was revised to be less steep, showing that Germany’s industrial sector slump could have bottomed out, but the recovery may be...

Taiwan unveils $8.7 billion in help for firms to deal with US tariffs

Taiwan’s government on Friday announced at least T$288 billion ($8.7 billion) in financial help for companies and industries to deal with the impact of US tariffs, including export credits.US President...