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China’s economy withstands trade chaos but momentum likely slowed
The Chinese economy rode out the tariff rollercoaster in May even as domestic consumption likely weakened again, after the government’s massive fiscal stimulus and frontloading by exporters offset shocks from abroad.
Asian currencies, stock slip on risk-off after Israel strikes Iran
Asian stock markets and currencies fell on Friday as investors rushed to safe havens after Israel struck Iran's nuclear and military sites, deepening market jitters already stoked by global trade tensions.
In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally
WASHINGTON: In a stunning reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries while further ramping up pressure on China, sending U.S. stocks rocketing higher.
Wall Street rebounds sharply on tariff pause
The Dow rose 2,962.86 points, or 7.87%, to 40,608.45. The S&P 500 gained 474.13 points, or 9.52%, to 5,456.90, while the Nasdaq added 1,857.06 points, or 12.16%, to 17,124.97.
Jamie Dimon says a recession is ‘likely outcome’ from Trump’s tariff turmoil
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Wednesday he sees the U.S. economy likely headed to recession as President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil financial markets.
Heartening rubber production figures for Malaysia in 2024
Malaysia’s consistent efforts in boosting rubber production all through the past year yielded significant results with the NR output in 2024 registering an impressive 11.06% growth compared to 2023.
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