World Economy

Trade Central
July 8, 2025
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RBA Surprise Rate Hold Sparks Market Rally and Shifts Cut Timetable

Australia’s central bank stunned investors on July 8 by holding its cash rate at 3.85%, defying nearly unanimous forecasts for a cut. The Reserve Bank of

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Trade Central
July 8, 2025
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Race to Respond: U.S. Allies Scramble as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Approaches

As the August 1 tariff deadline looms, tensions are mounting globally following President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff notices targeting key U.S. allies. The

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Trade Central
July 7, 2025
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Asian Markets Dip As Trump Flags BRICS Tariff Surge

Asian markets opened lower today in response to President Trump’s directive to impose additional 10% tariffs on countries aligning with BRICS’ “anti‑American policies”. Key currencies

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Trade Central
July 4, 2025
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Germany Urges Quick Deal as EU Rift Grows Over U.S. Tariffs

Germany has stepped forward as a vocal advocate for swift action. Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed that a timely tariff resolution is essential to preserve Europe’s economic

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Trade Central
June 2, 2025
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Turbulence Ahead: Supply Chain Strains Fail to Ground Aviation Industry’s Growth Trajectory

As global markets contend with economic slowdowns, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions, one sector appears to be flying above the turbulence: aviation. Despite industry-wide

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Trade Central
May 30, 2025
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Legal Showdown Over Trump-Era Tariffs Deepens Amid Appeals Court Stay

A judicial back-and-forth over President Donald Trump’s controversial “Liberation Day” tariffs took another turn this week, as a U.S. federal appeals court issued a temporary

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Trade Central
May 27, 2025
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Surat’s Diamond Industry Faces Crisis Amid U.S. Tariffs and Global Market Challenges

Surat, India—long hailed as the world’s diamond polishing hub—is grappling with an unprecedented crisis. The U.S. government’s imposition of a 10% import duty on polished

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Trade Central
May 26, 2025
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Navigating Tariffs: Legal Implications of the First Sale Rule for Importers

As U.S. tariffs on imported goods rise, companies are increasingly exploring the First Sale Rule to manage costs. This legal provision permits the calculation of