
Asian Stocks Mixed as Trump Tariff Shift and China AI Boost Weigh on Markets
Mar 24, 2025 08:11 am UTC| Economy
Asian stocks traded in a tight range on Monday, as investors weighed the potential easing of U.S. trade tariffs under Donald Trump and monitored developments in Chinas artificial intelligence sector. Most markets showed...

Japan’s Business Activity Slumps as Inflation and Trade Woes Bite
Mar 24, 2025 08:06 am UTC| Economy
Japans business activity contracted for the first time in five months in March, according to preliminary PMI data released Monday, signaling growing economic headwinds. The au Jibun Bank Composite PMI dropped to 48.5 from...

U.S. Futures Jump as Trump Softens Tariff Plans, Easing Market Jitters.
Mar 24, 2025 08:05 am UTC| Economy
U.S. stock index futures rose on Sunday evening after reports suggested President Donald Trumps upcoming April 2 tariff rollout will be narrower and less aggressive than previously feared, providing some relief to anxious...

Russia Stocks Slip as Mining, Telecoms, and Power Sectors Drag MOEX Lower
Mar 23, 2025 11:44 am UTC| Economy
Russian stocks closed lower on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index dropping 0.98%, weighed down by declines in the mining, telecoms, and power sectors. PhosAgro PJSC (MCX:PHOR) led the gainers, rising 0.85% to 6,633.00....

UK to Invest £600M to Train Builders and Tackle Skills Shortage Amid Housing Push
Mar 23, 2025 02:53 am UTC| Economy
Britain will invest 600 million ($775 million) to train construction workers and address severe labor shortages threatening its goal to build 1.5 million homes by 2029. The plan, announced by Finance Minister Rachel...

UK to Slash £2 Billion in Civil Service Costs by 2030 to Fund Frontline Services
Mar 23, 2025 02:53 am UTC| Economy Governance
British finance minister Rachel Reeves plans to cut over 2 billion ($2.58 billion) annually from civil service administrative budgets by 2029-30, according to a cabinet office source. The cost-cutting initiative aims to...

Australia to Extend Energy Bill Relief with $1.8B Boost Ahead of Election
Mar 23, 2025 02:53 am UTC| Economy
Australias Labor government will inject an additional A$1.8 billion into its energy bill relief scheme in Tuesdays federal budget, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of a likely May general election. Prime...