Month: April 2025

US-China Trade War Escalates as Beijing Sets Tough Preconditions for Talks

The US-China trade conflict entered a dangerous new phase today as Beijing announced it will refuse any negotiations until Washington removes all unilateral tariffs. This

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China’s EV Boom Leaves Porsche and Other Foreign Automakers Behind

The rapid rise of China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is reshaping the automotive landscape, leaving even premium brands like Porsche struggling to keep up. Once

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Nestlé Outpaces Q1 2025 Sales Estimates Amid Global Cost Pressures and Tariff Uncertainty

Overview Nestlé, the Swiss food and beverage giant, started 2025 on a strong note, surpassing analysts’ expectations for first-quarter organic sales. Despite a complex operating

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SK Hynix Extends Lead in AI Memory Market With Record HBM Sales

SK Hynix has opened a commanding lead in the high-stakes HBM memory market, with its latest earnings revealing it now controls 53% of the lucrative

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Gold’s Record Run Stalls—Temporary Pause or Start of a Deeper Correction?

The gold market’s historic surge came to an abrupt halt Thursday, with spot prices retreating 2.3% from their all-time peak of 2,450/oz to settle 2,380. This

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Domino Effect: Lilly’s Trial Success Triggers $50B Pharma Sector Selloff in Europe

A single clinical trial result unleashed pandemonium across European markets Thursday, with Novo Nordisk’s 7% collapse dragging down the entire healthcare sector. The Stoxx Europe

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Behind Vietnam’s Sudden Export Reform: Mounting U.S. Trade Ultimatums

Vietnam’s dramatic export fraud crackdown follows months of behind-the-scenes pressure from Washington, with USTR documents revealing: Key U.S. Demands 90-day deadline to reduce fraudulent shipments

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Developing Economies Torn Between Export Protection and Debt Relief as Dollar Plummets

The dollar’s protracted decline presents developing nations with a perilous policy paradox – combat currency appreciation to safeguard exports or welcome the depreciation to ease

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U.S.-China Tensions Influence Malaysia Airlines’ Fleet Decision as Boeing 737 MAX Waits for Approval

The geopolitical rift between the U.S. and China is casting a shadow over Malaysia Airlines’ fleet renewal plans, with the carrier now considering Boeing 737

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China Opts for Fiscal Stimulus Over Rate Cuts, Leaving Asia-Pacific Markets in Flux

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) maintained its one-year and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) at record lows of 3.10% and 3.60%, respectively, reinforcing its

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