BOJ Remains Cautious on Rate Hikes Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty

Bank of Japan policymakers showed mixed views in March over the timing of a potential interest rate hike, as concerns over rising U.S. tariffs added to global economic uncertainty, meeting minutes revealed Thursday. One...

New Zealand to Boost Capital Spending in 2025 Budget Amid Global Uncertainty

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced plans to increase capital spending in the upcoming 2025 budget, aiming to strengthen key sectors including health, education, defence, and transport. Speaking at a...

Oil Prices Edge Higher on US-UK Trade Deal Hopes Despite Demand Concerns

Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a new trade agreement with a major economy, reportedly the UK, boosting market optimism. Brent crude futures for July...

Asian Stocks Rise on US-China Trade Hopes, Tech Boost

Asian stocks edged higher on Thursday, lifted by renewed hopes for progress in U.S.-China trade relations and gains in tech shares. Investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a possible trade...

Russia Declares Ceasefire Amid Ukraine Drone Strikes and Global Diplomatic Pressure

A three-day ceasefire declared by Russia began early Thursday, bringing a rare calm to skies over major Ukrainian cities after nights of heavy drone and missile attacks. However, Ukraines air force reported two Russian...

Trump to Announce Major Trade Deal with UK Amid Broader Tariff Push

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce a major trade agreement with a highly respected country on Thursday, with reports suggesting the partner is the United Kingdom. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, Big...

Trump Rejects Tariff Cuts Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump firmly ruled out reducing his 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, even as top officials prepare for trade talks with Beijing. When asked on Wednesday if he would consider lowering tariffs to...

Powell Says He Never Seeks Meetings with U.S. Presidents

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated Wednesday that he has never requested a meeting with any U.S. president and doesnt plan to. Speaking at a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

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AI Leaders Urge U.S. to Expand Energy and Data Access for AI Growth

Top U.S. tech leaders, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and AMD, are urging Congress to modernize energy infrastructure and expand access to government data to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence. In written...

Samsung Acquires Masimo’s Audio Unit for $350M to Boost Global Sound Tech Edge

Samsung Electronics announced Wednesday that its subsidiary, Harman International, will acquire the audio division of U.S.-based Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI) for $350 million. The strategic acquisition aims to enhance...

Apple Faces Court Order Over App Store Fees, But Financial Impact Seen as Minimal

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is under renewed legal pressure after a U.S. court ordered it to immediately open its App Store to more competition, citing noncompliance with a 2021 injunction. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez...

Nvidia Faces New U.S. Bill to Monitor AI Chip Sales and Exports to China

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is expected to face increased regulatory scrutiny under a forthcoming U.S. bill that would enhance tracking of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips after they are sold, according to a report by...