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Hang Seng, FTSE fall with global markets on trade uncertainty; oil climbs on geopolitical risks

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Global stock markets experienced a downturn due to fading optimism regarding trade tensions, while oil prices surged amid potential sanctions on Moscow. Nvidia’s strong earnings ...

India’s trade deal with US could unlock new export and market opportunities: Finance ministry report

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India and the US are in trade agreement negotiations, aiming to boost exports and market access. India seeks exemption from US tariffs, while the nation’s ...

Japan loses position as world’s largest creditor nation as Germany claims title after 34 years

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In a historic shift, Germany has overtaken Japan as the world’s leading creditor nation after 34 years, despite Japan’s record ¥533.05 trillion in net external ...

Asian shares edge lower as US markets closed for Memorial Day

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Asian shares mostly declined amid light trading due to the US Memorial Day holiday. The Bank of Japan hinted at potential interest rate hikes following ...

India overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy, says NITI Aayog CEO

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India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, as confirmed by IMF data, according to NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam. With ...

Wall Street opens sharply lower, Dow Falls Over 400 points after Trump’s tariff threats on EU & Apple, global sell-off ensues

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US stocks tumbled after Donald Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on the EU, sparking fears of a global trade war. The S&P 500 experienced ...

Asian markets tank following Wall Street’s loses: Nikkei down 300 points, Hang Seng loses 0.3%

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Asian equities tumbled on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street’s losses, fueled by US economic anxieties. Concerns over Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts and their potential impact ...