Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 1% loss; Nikkei adds over 800 points
Asian markets saw mixed trading, mirroring Wall Street’s gains but tempered by anticipation of key US economic data and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting. Investors ...
‘We have all the cards’: Trump touts tariffs as cornerstone of US strength
Donald Trump asserted his tariff regime has made the U.S. “Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe,” claiming it has stopped wars, strengthened alliances, and boosted the ...
US labour market holds firm: Jobless claims fall to 216,000; layoffs stay low despite corporate cuts
Jobless claims fell last week, indicating a stable labor market despite some company layoffs. While hiring slowed and the unemployment rate ticked up, the overall ...
US sentiment slide: Consumer confidence falls to 7-month low; are Americans pulling back on spending?
US consumer confidence fell in November to its second-lowest reading since April, driven by concerns over elevated prices, sluggish job gains, and the prolonged government ...
Gold rate outlook: Prices seen range-bound as markets await US data; Fed signals, dollar strength to guide sentiment
Gold prices are expected to trade within a narrow band as investors await crucial US economic data and Federal Reserve signals on interest rates. Key ...
‘Richest, strongest US has ever been’: Donald Trump backs tariff push; takes dig at ‘sleepy’ Joe Biden
US President Donald Trump is reiterating his support for his tariff policy. He claims these tariffs are bringing in trillions of dollars for America. Trump ...
Trump tariff impact: CBO trims deficit-cut estimate by $1trillion
The Congressional Budget Office has revised its deficit reduction forecast for President Trump’s tariffs, now projecting $3 trillion over a decade, down from $4 trillion. ...
Busting myths! H-1B visa holders are not ‘cheap labour’ – why foreign workers are important for US
A National Foundation for American Policy report argues that H-1B visa restrictions, including a new $100,000 fee, are counterproductive. The report highlights that H-1B holders ...
When will Americans get $2,000 tariff dividends? Donald Trump speaks out
President Trump has hinted at $2,000 tariff dividend checks for Americans in 2026, funded by tariff revenue. These payments, potentially excluding high-income earners, are still ...
‘US seen as less reliable partner than before’: S&P Global Ratings chief economist Paul Gruenwald
Is America’s Economic Armor Showing Cracks? Global Ratings Chief Weighs In The world stage is a complex dance of economies, partnerships, and shifting allegiances. And ...
