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EU Growth Forecast Downgraded Due to U.S. Tariffs
The European Commission lowered its 2025 growth forecast for the EU to 1.1 percent and the euro area to 0.9 percent due to U.S. tariffs impacting global trade and creating uncertainty, mirroring the economic uncertainty at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU Growth Forecast Downgraded Due to U.S. Tariffs
The European Commission lowered its 2025 growth forecast for the EU to 1.1 percent and the euro area to 0.9 percent due to U.S. tariffs impacting global trade and creating uncertainty, mirroring the economic uncertainty at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Moody's Downgrade to Impact Australian Sharemarket
Moody's downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, prompting concerns about rising debt and deficits; the Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower on Monday, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a 0.1 percent decline, while the Australian dollar fell to 64.11 US cents.
Moody's Downgrade to Impact Australian Sharemarket
Moody's downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, prompting concerns about rising debt and deficits; the Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower on Monday, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a 0.1 percent decline, while the Australian dollar fell to 64.11 US cents.
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Sino-US Trade Talks Signal Potential Shift in US Strategy
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Geneva from May 10-11 to discuss trade issues, marking a potential shift in US strategy after its maximum pressure tactics failed to significantly impact China's economy.
Sino-US Trade Talks Signal Potential Shift in US Strategy
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Geneva from May 10-11 to discuss trade issues, marking a potential shift in US strategy after its maximum pressure tactics failed to significantly impact China's economy.
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Trump Credits Trade Deals with Preventing India-Pakistan War
President Trump claims he prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan by offering them trade benefits, praising Pakistani products and highlighting India's desire to lower tariffs, despite previously announcing tariffs on both nations.
Trump Credits Trade Deals with Preventing India-Pakistan War
President Trump claims he prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan by offering them trade benefits, praising Pakistani products and highlighting India's desire to lower tariffs, despite previously announcing tariffs on both nations.
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Walmart to Absorb Some Tariffs Amid Trump Pressure
Following President Trump's imposition of tariffs, Walmart initially announced price increases due to inability to absorb all costs; however, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims Walmart CEO Doug McMillon has agreed to absorb some tariffs, contradicting Walmart's prior statement.
Walmart to Absorb Some Tariffs Amid Trump Pressure
Following President Trump's imposition of tariffs, Walmart initially announced price increases due to inability to absorb all costs; however, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims Walmart CEO Doug McMillon has agreed to absorb some tariffs, contradicting Walmart's prior statement.
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US Consumer Confidence Plunges to Near-Historic Low Amidst Lingering Tariff Concerns
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index plummeted to 50.8 in May, its second-lowest reading ever, primarily due to lingering anxieties over President Trump's tariffs, despite recent tariff reductions between the U.S. and China; the index reflects a nearly 30% drop since January.
US Consumer Confidence Plunges to Near-Historic Low Amidst Lingering Tariff Concerns
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index plummeted to 50.8 in May, its second-lowest reading ever, primarily due to lingering anxieties over President Trump's tariffs, despite recent tariff reductions between the U.S. and China; the index reflects a nearly 30% drop since January.
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China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Trade Tensions
China's industrial output grew 6.1 percent year-on-year in April, slower than March but exceeding forecasts; retail sales grew 5.1 percent, below expectations; fixed-asset investment rose 4 percent; unemployment fell to 5.1 percent; these figures follow a recent US-China tariff reduction agreement.
China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Trade Tensions
China's industrial output grew 6.1 percent year-on-year in April, slower than March but exceeding forecasts; retail sales grew 5.1 percent, below expectations; fixed-asset investment rose 4 percent; unemployment fell to 5.1 percent; these figures follow a recent US-China tariff reduction agreement.
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Sino-US Trade Talks Signal Potential Shift Towards Cooperation
Following a period of US tariffs and technological restrictions, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Geneva on May 10-11, signaling a potential shift in US strategy toward cooperation in the face of China's economi...
Sino-US Trade Talks Signal Potential Shift Towards Cooperation
Following a period of US tariffs and technological restrictions, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Geneva on May 10-11, signaling a potential shift in US strategy toward cooperation in the face of China's economi...
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EU Prepares Targeted Retaliation Against US Tariffs
ECB President Christine Lagarde announced on April 18, 2025, that the EU will prioritize dialogue with the US regarding tariffs but is prepared to implement targeted retaliatory measures if negotiations fail, focusing on specific sectors to maximize impact.
EU Prepares Targeted Retaliation Against US Tariffs
ECB President Christine Lagarde announced on April 18, 2025, that the EU will prioritize dialogue with the US regarding tariffs but is prepared to implement targeted retaliatory measures if negotiations fail, focusing on specific sectors to maximize impact.
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Japanese Unease Over Trump's Policies and Shifting US-China Relations
A Kyodo News survey shows 81 percent of Japanese feel more uneasy than hopeful about President Trump, mainly due to tariff concerns (42 percent) and unpredictable actions (41 percent), while only 17 percent express more hope. The survey reveals a near-even split in prioritizing ties with the US vers...
Japanese Unease Over Trump's Policies and Shifting US-China Relations
A Kyodo News survey shows 81 percent of Japanese feel more uneasy than hopeful about President Trump, mainly due to tariff concerns (42 percent) and unpredictable actions (41 percent), while only 17 percent express more hope. The survey reveals a near-even split in prioritizing ties with the US vers...
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US Tariffs to Increase Unless Trade Deals are Reached; Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that tariffs on goods from 18 major trading partners will revert to April 2 levels unless trade deals are reached within 90 days; the US credit rating was downgraded by Moody's due to the growing national debt.
US Tariffs to Increase Unless Trade Deals are Reached; Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that tariffs on goods from 18 major trading partners will revert to April 2 levels unless trade deals are reached within 90 days; the US credit rating was downgraded by Moody's due to the growing national debt.
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US-EU Trade Consultations Launched Amidst Tariff Disputes
The US and EU initiated extensive trade consultations to address tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, exchanging documents covering tariffs, digital trade, and investments, with the US emphasizing a need for concrete proposals from the EU to avoid higher tariffs by July 8th.
US-EU Trade Consultations Launched Amidst Tariff Disputes
The US and EU initiated extensive trade consultations to address tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, exchanging documents covering tariffs, digital trade, and investments, with the US emphasizing a need for concrete proposals from the EU to avoid higher tariffs by July 8th.
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40% Bias Score
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