Stocks are poised to open higher Wednesday following news that the U.S. and China are scheduled to discuss trade, as investors digest a flurry of earnings reports and await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest…
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Trump tariffs and export curbs on China cast a cloud over major chip stocks
Chip companies from AMD to Super Micro said U.S. tariff policy and export restrictions to China have caused uncertainty for their businesses.
Trump Pushes Critical Mineral Dependence Probes On China Export Restrictions
The Trump administration initiated a Section 232 investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and their derivate products.
Flynas IPO: ‘Exceptionally strong’ interest from investors despite global market volatility, CEO says
Saudi Arabia’s Flynas is receiving “exceptionally strong” interest from regional and global investors for its initial public offering, despite volatility in global markets, the airline’s chief has …
China and US begin diplomatic dance in restarting trade talks
This will be their first publicly-known trade talks since the US ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods this year. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CATL may offer less than 10% discount for $5 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say
Zhen and Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) -Prospective investors in CATL’s upcoming $5 billion Hong Kong listing have been told the stock may be sold at a less than 10% discount to the Chinese battery…
North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s growing unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties
China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.
Citing military threats, Taiwan’s Palace Museum says no China cooperation planned
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum, home to one of the world’s biggest collections of imperial Chinese treasures, does not plan any joint events with China for its 100th anniversary due to Beijing’s …
China Agreed to U.S. Tariff Talks but Is Likely to Play Hardball
Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.
U.S.—China trade talk news boosts markets, but investors are really waiting for Fed Chair Powell to speak
Major Asian markets in China, Japan and South Korea all rose—but by less than 1%. Investors seem to be betting that the Papal Conclave will produce results before the trade negotiations do.
US stock futures rise on news of China-US trade talks
U.S. stock futures point to a higher open on news China and the U.S. will begin trade talks later this week in Switzerland.
Countdown to China Trade Talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will finally start negotiating with Chinese counterparts. But business leaders shouldn’t expect any sudden breakthroughs.
China’s central bank cuts housing provident fund loaning rates to help stabilize property market
China’s monetary authorities on Wednesday introduced a set of new measures to strengthen the ongoing stabilization of the real estate sector, as China’s property market shows more signs of recovery …
