Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Waver as Trump’s Tariff Plans Roil Sentiment; NZ Dollar Rallies

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as traders assessed the fallout of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and looked ahead to key economic data and policy decisions. The New Zealand dollar surged after the nation’s central bank hinted...
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

IMF Warns of Tariff Risks to Asia’s Growth Prospects Amid Rising Trade Tensions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded a cautionary note about the growing risk of escalating tariffs in undermining Asia’s economic prospects. Speaking at a forum on systemic risk in Cebu, IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishna Srinivasan highlighted the potential impact...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump

Trump’s Return Sparks Trade Warnings: EU Braces for Tariff Showdown

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, former officials from his administration are cautioning the European Union (EU) to expect aggressive trade policies, including significant tariffs and a departure from traditional EU-U.S. negotiation channels. These...