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Malaysia has won a small victory in Washington’s tariff wars, securing a 10 per cent rate that leaves it better placed than four of its Southeast Asian neighbours in the scramble for US orders. Economists warn the narrow advantage may prove fleeting, however, as it hinges on Kuala Lumpur fulfilling its promised trade reforms. The new duties, which fall under Section 301 of the US Trade Act and took effect on Friday, keep Malaysia in the lower tier of a new American tariff regime alongside...

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India has attracted nearly $32 billion in foreign capital since the RBI announced special inflow measures on June 5, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. FCNR(B) deposits have already exceeded the 2013 record, but strong dollar demand linked to costly oil imports and weak exporter hedging continues to keep the rupee near record lows.

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The first US liquefied natural gas shipment to China in more than a year will be re-exported, as the local companies involved look to tap higher profits overseas and avoid paying tariffs, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Singapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets volatile and inflation risks elevated. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in the Middle East, sparked by the US-Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and continue to cast...

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Consumer inflation has undershot expectations for three successive months

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Global markets saw oil prices fall and stocks rise as US and Iran paused retaliatory strikes. The dollar weakened against peers while Treasuries gained as inflation concerns receded. Traders now await Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and tech company earnings reports. Central banks globally will emphasize vigilance over higher energy prices impacting inflation. Singapore tightened monetary policy, strengthening its dollar against the US currency.

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New Zealand’s dollar is set to rise to the strongest in more than a year against the euro due to expectations the local central bank will outpace its European peer in raising interest rates, according to strategists.

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Mexico adopts new trade strategy amid Trump tariffs

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Bond traders enter the week seeing a better than one-in-three chance that the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates on Wednesday after flaring Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, boosting inflation worries and yields.

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Russia's central bank has cut its 2026 GDP forecast to 0.0-1.0% and expects faster inflation as the fuel crisis drives up prices for many goods and services, its head Elvira Nabiullina said.

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Former trade negotiator says don’t underestimate Canada’s ire

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Sharp increase in energy prices means next week’s US central bank meeting is ‘live’, investors say

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Applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week to an almost 60-year low, adding to signs of a stable labor market that will allow the Federal Reserve to focus on inflation.

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The latest round of US tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from most trading partners, has triggered widespread criticism, with countries accusing Washington of unilateralism and warning that the measures could hurt American consumers and disrupt global trade.

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Gold prices are stabilising after recent declines, supported by escalating Middle East tensions, robust central bank buying and resilient Asian demand. While a strong dollar and high interest rates remain headwinds, analysts expect consolidation with potential upside if geopolitical and monetary conditions improve.

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European shares saw a rise on Friday, recovering from previous losses. Investors reacted positively to select corporate earnings reports and oil price concerns. Germany's DAX index climbed as SAP's cloud backlog growth exceeded expectations. Higher oil prices did not boost energy stocks due to a drop in Neste's performance. Policymakers indicated potential interest rate hikes amid inflation risks.

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Stocks saw a mixed close on Wall Street as oil prices declined after a week of gains. Major indexes experienced losses for the week due to escalating U.S. conflict with Iran. Investors also faced new tariffs and persistent inflation concerns impacting the economy. Bond yields eased, providing some relief to the stock market's pressure. European markets advanced while Asian markets closed lower on Friday.

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Gold prices saw a slight increase on Friday as Brent crude oil retreated from highs. Investors are assessing Middle East conflict developments and their inflation implications. They also await the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Bullion has seen a correction from record highs earlier this year. Elevated oil prices and rising yields may cap any further recovery.

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Global bond yields remain near multi-decade highs as inflation worries persist. Stock markets found scattered relief as oil prices pulled back on Friday. U.S. Treasury yields stayed near their highest levels since 2007 and 2011. Investors anticipate potential interest rate hikes from central banks globally. Major currencies were steady against the dollar, while the yen weakened significantly.

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The Reserve Bank of India's interventions prevented the rupee from falling to a new record low. State-run banks sold dollars, and foreign investor inflows aided the currency's recovery. High oil prices and importer demand put pressure on the rupee throughout the day. Brent crude prices retreated after topping one hundred dollars a barrel. The rupee closed little changed, recovering from its intraday low.

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Indian bond rally may slow as foreign investor flows decrease. The benchmark government bond may trade in a tight range ahead. Higher government borrowing and interest rate uncertainty limit investor enthusiasm. Crude oil prices will remain a key factor dictating yield movements. Treasury gains are expected to be under pressure for banks.

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Investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and corporate earnings reports. Technology giants and artificial intelligence companies will release their quarterly results. Rising oil prices and inflation concerns add complexity to the economic outlook. The market remains sensitive to any signs of economic imperfection and policy shifts. Future interest rate movements will significantly influence investor sentiment and stock valuations.

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THe US leader has repeatedly threatened additional tariffs on Canadian products over air pollution from the country's ongoing wildfires

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Commodity trading giant Vitol Group paid out $5.9 billion to its executives and senior staff through share buybacks last year, even as its profits more than halved to $4.2 billion.

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Two US small businesses on Friday ⁠challenged President Donald ⁠Trump’s latest round of tariffs on goods ⁠from 60 trading partners, saying that the new policy, like most of Trump’s previous tariffs, went beyond the president’s authority to tax imports. The lawsuit, filed in the US trade court in New York, argues that the new tariffs require ‌more detailed country-specific findings about “forced labour” to be legally justified. The two small businesses, backed by a non-profit legal group that...

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Every bull market has a recurring cast of villains. Oil shocks. Inflation. Rising bond yields. Trade wars. This week, investors had to contend with all of them at once.

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US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on products from the European Union in retaliation for the bloc’s US$1 billion (€890 million) fine of Alphabet’s Google. The president in a social media post on Friday said the US would launch a trade investigation “into the practice of ‘ROBBING’ American Companies and, in turn, the American Taxpayer”. “The penalties will be entirely reversed and, we anticipate, a substantial TARIFF to be placed on them at the earliest possible moment,” Trump...

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According to the agency, Qatar plans to soon notify European customers that the force majeure situation regarding gas exports will persist until mid-October

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President says Washington will launch new probe into the bloc that could sharpen trade tensions

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Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.