Rising tariffs and inflation fears drive sharp drop in U.S. confidence
U.S. consumer confidence sinks to early pandemic levels as inflation and tariffs fuel recession fears among Americans....
Month : April 2025
Myanmar twin earthquakes leave thousands dead and injured
Over 3,700 killed and nearly 5,100 injured as powerful twin earthquakes strike Myanmar, sparking urgent health warnings from WHO....
Saudi-India ties deepen with defence and culture cooperation push
Saudi Arabia and India have expanded their strategic council with four new committees targeting defence, culture, and global cooperation....
Germany leads big economies in EU job market gains
EU employment rate hit 70.9% in Q4 2024 as unemployment fell to its lowest since 2000, according to OECD data....
US dollar weakness drives portfolio diversification to Switzerland
Wealthy Americans are increasingly turning to Swiss banks for asset security amid political and economic volatility in the United States....
India commits to lead in global quantum tech standards
India unveils strategy to lead in global quantum technology during the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology....
EU agrees on stricter safety rules for children’s toys
The EU tightens toy safety rules, banning harmful chemicals and granting new powers to remove dangerous products from the market....
EU confirms start date for US tariff response
The European Union will begin collecting tariffs on U.S. goods from April 15 in response to American duties on steel and aluminum....
Federal Reserve may intervene as bond yields surge
As Trump’s tariffs hit, China retaliated with steep duties and bans on U.S. firms, while the Federal Reserve faces growing pressure to stabilize bond markets....
Brussels proposes tariff-free pact on industrial products
The European Commission has proposed a zero-tariff deal on industrial goods to the US, aiming to ease trade tensions as Trump’s tariffs on EU imports...