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South Korea stocks extend post-election gains, hover near 10-month high amid mixed Asia markets
Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday, after private sector hiring in the U.S. hit its lowest level in over two years, raising concerns that trade policy uncertainty […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mostly higher after tech rally lifts Wall Street
Landscape of Songdo International City. Incheon, South Korea. Photograph By Kangheewan. | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street rose on the back of a tech rally, led by chipmaker Nvidia. Shares in the artificial intelligence darling advanced nearly 3%, extending Monday’s gains and driving Nvidia’s […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly rise after Wall Street looks past global trade frictions
Aaron Foster | The Image Bank | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly rise Tuesday following gains on all three Wall Street benchmarks overnight, despite mounting global trade frictions. China pushed back against the U.S.’ accusations that it had violated a temporary trade agreement. Instead, the Asian powerhouse blamed Washington for failing to uphold […]
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Could the euro pose a threat to King Dollar?
The euro has seen significant gains against the dollar amid uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs policies. Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime has sparked volatility in American assets — and European officials are making no secret of wanting the euro to seize upon wavering confidence in […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as weakness in the U.S. dents investor sentiment
A HDR evening shot taken at sunset of the Tokyo skyline. Fgm | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to decline Friday, with a slowing U.S. economy, inflation fears and uncertainties from the judicial developments surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs weighing on investor sentiment. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled […]
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A ‘perfect storm’ has set this sector up to benefit if Trump’s tariffs go ahead, Bank of America says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime has rocked international markets in recent weeks, sparking massive selloffs and rallies in stocks across the globe. Certain tariff-sensitive stocks, such as those in the autos, mining and pharmaceuticals sectors, have seen particularly volatile trade. In a Wednesday ruling , however, the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked the […]
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Four tools at the Trump administration’s disposal after a U.S. court blocks tariffs
US President Donald Trump prepares to sign executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2025. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to find a workaround after suffering a major blow to a core part of his economic agenda. The […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India is set to be the world’s fourth-largest economy — but sustained growth will warrant more reforms
India is set to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Dinodia Photo | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images This report is from the latest edition of CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary every week on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you […]
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Fewer international tourists are visiting the U.S. — economic losses could be ‘staggering,’ researchers estimate
Key Points Spending among international visitors to the U.S. is poised to fall $8.5 billion this year, according to Oxford Economics. Tourists are avoiding the U.S. as a destination amid tensions tied to Trump administration policy tied to trade and the border, experts said. A relatively strong dollar and weak global growth prospects are also […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for muted open as investors assess Trump’s tariff plans
Overlooking the city with Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea. Jungang Yan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to have a muted open Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of 50% tariffs on European Union imports. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open slightly higher, with the futures […]
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