Trade
Bank of Japan holds rates steady for second straight meeting as Trump tariffs threaten exports
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Getty Images Japan’s central bank held its policy rate at 0.5% Thursday, for a second straight meeting, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs weighed on the country’s economic outlook. The move […]
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Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos
New vehicles displayed for sale at a General Motors Co. Chevrolet dealership in Miami, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images European auto giants reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profit, and many suspended or cut full-year financial guidance, partially attributing the industry pain to U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]
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Trump trade advisor Navarro brushes off GDP drop: ‘We really like where we’re at now’
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro brushed off concerns Wednesday about the unexpected drop in U.S. gross domestic product last quarter, saying, ‘We really like where we’re at now,” and pointing to a surge in new domestic investment. “I got to say just one thing about today’s news, that’s the best negative print I have ever […]
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Volkswagen posts 37% drop in first-quarter profit, says Trump tariffs could weigh on outlook
An American flag flies beyond the Volkswagen logo displayed at a Volkswagen dealership on April 4, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a substantial drop in first-quarter profit as the carmaker navigates the disruptive impact of U.S. tariffs on the global […]
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British bank Barclays reports profit beat in the first quarter
16 September 2023, USA, New York: The Barclays Bank logo, taken in Manhattan. Michael Kappeler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images British bank Barclays on Wednesday reported slight beats on the top and bottom line, boosted by stronger investment bank performance. Pre-tax profit came in at £2.7 billion ($3.6 billion) over the March quarter, compared […]
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Where the ‘Fast Money’ traders see the most promise — and problems — over President Trump’s next 100 days
Fast Money Where the ‘Fast Money’ traders see the most promise — and problems — over President Trump’s next 100 days Published Tue, Apr 29 20257:25 PM EDTUpdated 47 Min Ago Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Trump’s first 100 days in photos
There is one thing President Donald Trump’s fans and foes can both agree on: A lot has happened over the past 100 days. The Republican president kicked off his nonconsecutive second term on Jan. 20 with a promise to usher in “the golden age of America.” He has wasted no time in implementing his version […]
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White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act’
The White House on Tuesday slammed Amazon for reportedly planning to display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs next to the total price of products on its site. “This is hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “Why didn’t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked […]
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Deutsche Bank posts 39% jump in first-quarter profit, above expectations
A sign for Deutsche Bank AG at a bank branch in the financial district of Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected first-quarter profit on robust investment banking performance, as lenders in Europe’s largest economy navigate broader market turbulence instigated […]
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‘It’s unlike anything we have seen before:’ European Union left reeling after Trump’s first 100 days
European leaders have been left reeling after the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term saw increasing geopolitical and trade turmoil. “It’s unlike anything else we’ve seen before from the U.S. administration,” European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told CNBC’s “Europe Early Edition” when asked what Trump’s first 100 days have […]
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