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If another 7 mln barrels of Russian oil exports are added to the existing 16 million barrels under restrictions, then former International Energy Agency head Nobuo Tanaka Mr. Tanaka is most likely right, Executive Secretary of the presidential commission on fuel and energy sector development strategy and environmental security and Rosneft CEO said

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A blowout US jobs report prompted bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in 2026 as the ongoing Iran war fans inflation risk.

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China’s Ministry of Commerce has lashed out at Washington’s latest guidance on advanced artificial intelligence chip exports, accusing the United States of abusing export controls and disrupting the global semiconductor supply chain. But trade lawyers and industry insiders said the actual fallout over the new document could be far more limited than the geopolitical fireworks suggest. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued guidance on May 31, stating licences would be required to...

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Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist, analyzed the current economic landscape, highlighting how improvements in the labor market and persistent service sector inflation are driving hawkish sentiment among Federal Reserve officials. She noted that bond market pricing reflects expectations of a 25 basis point rate hike in 2026, signaling a shift in monetary policy outlook. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close. " (Source: Bloomberg)

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Gene Sperling, President of Sperling Economic Strategies and former director of the National Economic Council, discussed the recent U. S. jobs report, highlighting that the headline numbers were stronger than expected and suggest a low likelihood of recession despite ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges. He noted that while job creation appears broad-based, some gains—such as the 70,000 hospitality jobs—may be influenced by seasonal factors like World Cup-related hiring. He speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close. " (Source: Bloomberg)

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According to the Russian President, high oil prices affect the entire chain of economic interaction

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The dollar posted its best day in more than two months on Friday as traders priced in higher interest rates after new data revealed a stronger labor market than expected.

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Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

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America's trade representative assures that new tariffs will respect existing agreements. He stated that a deal is a deal for nations like the European Union and Japan. The US aims to resolve problematic trade practices while accommodating prior agreements. This approach seeks to balance new trade policies with commitments made to key economic partners.

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The new import duties are “a solution in search of a problem. ”

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The US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict imports of goods produced with forced labor. This move, seen as a pressure tactic, comes as India and the US are negotiating an interim trade deal.

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U. S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has recommended the imposition 10-12.5 percent levies on 60 major trading partners.

The US is proposing tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners after an investigation into alleged forced labor. Mike Pompeo, former US state secretary, offers his view as investors also parse the latest development. (Source: Bloomberg)

Former top officials say central bank chair is keen to roll back forward guidance on rates

Pierre Wunsch signals that he favours a quarter-point increase at next week’s meeting with inflation well above target

The US is proposing new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 trading partners following an investigation into goods allegedly produced by forced labor, as President Donald Trump seeks to rebuild the sweeping tariff wall struck down by the US Supreme Court.

CMR Green Technologies, a non-ferrous metal recycler, plans to raise ₹630 crore via an offer for sale. The company, heavily reliant on recycled aluminium, faces commodity price volatility and customer concentration risks. Despite revenue growth and margin expansion, negative operating cash flow and increased debt warrant caution for investors.

Gold edged lower, after US jobs data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

Canada and Mexico on Tuesday called for a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States, in hopes of binding the three countries to a pact that US President Donald Trump has openly questioned. The agreement is vital for Canada and Mexico, as the US is their main trading partner and the destination for 75 and 80 per cent of their exports, respectively. In a letter Monday, Ottawa’s minister in charge of Canada-US trade Dominic LeBlanc said: “Canada recommends...

Axel Merk, founder and CIO of Merk Investments, said that while gold remains a relatively 'calm' investment, the world around the commodity and the geopolitical and economic 'crosscurrents' including AI investment and the war with Iran have created volatility in markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bond traders are locked in to wagers on higher yields even after paring some of their more extreme positions, with critical US employment data due on Friday that may add to the argument for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.

US stocks ended mixed as AI-driven optimism supported markets but was offset by rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Small-cap and semiconductor stocks gained, while software lagged. Alphabet’s massive AI funding plan and Marvell’s rally highlighted ongoing AI momentum, even as inflation fears and rate hike concerns kept investors cautious.

The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.

Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.

The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25 per cent on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues from digital trade to illegal deforestation, top trade official Jamieson Greer said late on Monday. The measures, under the Section 301 trade statute, cover areas such as electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection and ethanol market access as well, the Office of the United States Trade...

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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said it’s reasonable to keep rates steady for now due to uncertainties around the economic outlook, but “it may soon be appropriate for policy to act to address the growing risks of persistently elevated inflation. ” Hammack spoke Tuesday at an event in Cleveland. (Source: Bloomberg)

Poland’s central bank kept borrowing costs unchanged for a third month after an unexpected drop in the inflation rate reduced pressure to tighten policy.

Senegal’s dollar bonds traded near record lows Tuesday as a deepening political crisis in the West African nation turned a top emerging-markets performer into the worst.