Economic News
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US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue
European shares mostly fell and U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland
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Chinese steel factory officials detained after explosion that leaves 4 dead, 6 missing
Chinese police have detained those in charge of a steel factory in Inner Mongolia after an explosion killed four people
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UK Prime Minister Starmer says Trump’s tariff threat is 'completely wrong' and a trade war is in no one’s interest
UK Prime Minister Starmer says Trump’s tariff threat is 'completely wrong' and a trade war is in no one’s interest
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IMF upgrades outlook for suprisingly reslient world economy to 3.3% growth this year
An unexpectedly sturdy world economy is likely to shrug off President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies this year, thanks partly to a surge of investment in artificial intelligence in North America and Asia, the International Monetary Fund said in a report out Monday
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Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on the line
Vietnam’s Communist Party has opened a meeting to decide the country's top leadership and policies for the next five years
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China's economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs
China has reported its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs
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Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by U_S_ President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
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China reports its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs
China reports its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs
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European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement
The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement
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Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland
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