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Thailand is considering investments in US liquefied natural gas export projects, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Southeast Asian importer of the fuel looks to shore up its energy security needs.

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India's external debt reached $762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of $26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%. The US dollar's strength significantly impacted this figure. While long-term debt saw a modest increase, short-term debt's share grew, raising concerns about its proportion to foreign exchange reserves. Despite these shifts, debt servicing as a percentage of current receipts declined.

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President of central bank signals there could be a modest increase in interest rates

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In a bid to cool searing trade tensions, the European Union and China have launched a new ministerial-level platform for solving grievances, with Brussels insisting that disputes over trade imbalances, export controls and intellectual property must deliver “tangible results” by October. On Monday, in the middle of marathon talks in the Belgian capital, the sides issued a rare joint statement, in which they announced four initial workstreams, focused on trade and investment balancing, export...

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Some Charter Communications Inc. debt securities saw record improvement Monday, as traders bet that rival Comcast Corp. ’s pending breakup could result in a combination of the two broadband heavyweights.

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While the central bank’s independence was upheld, other agencies were not so lucky

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The US Supreme Court refused on Monday to let Donald Trump ⁠fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as it stood firm to preserve the central bank’s cherished independence against an unprecedented challenge by the Republican ⁠president. The court, in a 5-4 ruling, blocked Trump’s bid to become the first president to remove a Fed official since Congress created the central bank in 1913. In his second term as president, ⁠Trump has tested the limits of presidential power in numerous other ways as...

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The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.

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Technology solutions provider U. S. TelePacific, also known as TPx Communications, filed for bankruptcy in Texas on Sunday after undergoing repeated debt restructuring while struggling to stay liquid.

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Investors are underestimating how determined Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is to bring inflation back to the central bank’s 2% target and the likely drag that will create on risk assets, according to Citadel Securities.

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The US Supreme Court refused to let President Donald Trump immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a case that tested the central bank’s independence from the White House.

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Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo are among the top performing African debt markets this month, as tumbling crude prices lure investors back to securities issued by oil importers.

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EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures to battle a flood of cheap imports. Also, oil prices climb after a weekend of renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and South Korea unveils a massive new investment in chip production.

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. recommends buying India’s 30-year government bonds as inflation expectations ease and lower oil prices reduce fiscal risks.

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Spanish inflation unexpectedly remained far above the European Central Bank’s 2% target in the first reading since the US-Iran peace deal that’s brought down energy prices.

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Indian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Sensex dipping slightly and Nifty inching higher amidst rising oil prices due to Iran-US tensions. While some blue-chips gained, broader markets saw a minor decline. Analysts suggest a potential market upturn due to easing FII selling and South Korea's volatility, but a deficient monsoon remains a concern. Upcoming Q1 results are expected to drive stock-specific movements.

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Gold prices dipped as escalating U. S. -Iran tensions fueled oil prices, while anticipated U. S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes added further pressure. Despite a brief missile exchange, both nations reportedly agreed to de-escalate and resume talks. Meanwhile, Indian gold demand saw a premium emerge, contrasting with subdued activity in China. Other precious metals experienced mixed movements.

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China’s central bank held its debut overnight reverse repo operation without disclosing the rate of interest it charged on its new instrument, in a surprise move to traders awaiting guidance on borrowing costs.

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Australian central bank Assistant Governor Chris Kent said the institution will be better prepared to respond to the next crisis it faces following a review of alternative monetary policy tools. In a speech in Sydney, Kent, who oversees financial markets at the Reserve Bank, said the cash rate target remains the primary and preferred instrument, but additional tools can play an important role during extraordinary times and provide some extra support. (Source: Bloomberg)

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As Canada, Mexico, and the United States begin reviewing the USMCA trade pact, former diplomats and trade negotiators say the stakes extend far beyond tariffs. Former Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, former Mexican Ambassador Gerónimo Gutiérrez, and former US trade counsel Kelly Ann Shaw argue that the agreement now underpins everything from supply chains and agriculture to intellectual property and investment. While disagreements remain over autos, China, and industrial policy, all three say the bigger question is whether North America can strengthen its economic integration while adapting to a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Unlike autos or agriculture, North America’s energy trade does not function as a single, integrated three-country system. Instead, it operates through two powerful bilateral relationships: Canadian oil flowing south into US refineries and American natural gas powering Mexico’s economy. Howard Energy Partners CEO Mike Howard says roughly 70% of Mexico’s energy comes from the United States, while former Canada Energy Regulator CEO Gitane De Silva notes that about 60% of US oil imports originate in Canada. As USMCA negotiations approach, energy executives, regulators, and policy experts largely agree on one thing: the current arrangement works remarkably well, and the best outcome may be to leave it largely untouched. (Source: Bloomberg)

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On June 4, at a packing facility in Limuru near Nairobi, Kenya, avocados were being prepared for the Chinese market. The scene may seem mundane, but the politics behind it is significant. China has removed tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. African exporters are beginning to think about Beijing less as a distant buyer than as a market that could reshape their margins. No... When the UN projected 4 per cent gross domestic product growth for Africa for 2026, the figure landed quietly.

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Indian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June F&O expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil prices, monsoon progress, US bond yields and key macroeconomic releases. While benchmark indices have remained resilient, profit booking in broader markets signals caution as traders assess domestic and global cues for the next leg of market direction.

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For many American farmers, Canada and Mexico have become indispensable export markets at a time when trade disputes, weak commodity prices, and rising costs are already straining the agricultural economy. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says many producers are operating on dwindling hope as financial pressures mount. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson argues that trade deals have helped US exports to Canada and Mexico grow roughly 600% since NAFTA’s creation. As negotiations begin, farmers are less focused on expanding the agreement than on preserving certainty and avoiding new disruptions that could further weaken an already fragile farm economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

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As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, one industry sits squarely at the center of the debate: automobiles. Companies like Linamar depend on highly integrated supply chains that send components across borders multiple times before a vehicle is completed. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman argues that competition from China demands some trade barriers, while Council on Foreign Relations expert Shannon O’Neil says the region’s manufacturing strength depends on cross-border production. Supporters of the agreement warn that uncertainty poses the biggest risk to investment, jobs, and the future of a trade relationship that supports over a trillion dollars in annual commerce. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Nowadays, prime ministers and even presidents cower before the mighty bond markets. These have the ability – in democracies, at least – to have leaders ejected from office via the ballot box, as even US President Donald Trump appears to acknowledge. However, it is not enough to simply offer dismissive gestures towards the bond markets, as some political leaders have discovered to their cost. It is much more important to ask why it is that bond markets have become so powerful. It is refreshing in...

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Pakistan PM says free passage at sea 'a global necessity' Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and maritime security, saying global trade and supply chains depend on the safe movement of vessels through international waters. "The evolving regional situation has highlighted more than anything else the importance of maritime security for the global economy and international supply chains," Sharif said at the Pakistan Naval Academy. " "Today, the right of free passage and freedom of navigation are no longer luxuries but have become an absolute necessity for the entire world.

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As China’s relationship with African countries deepens, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In our series Jevans Nyabiage looks at how Beijing’s blanket import clearance for three African food products will affect ties between them, and the potential effects for other governments around the world. The... Beijing is rewriting its trade playbook by bypassing years of protracted bilateral negotiations to grant continent-wide market access for African coffee, chillies and cashews.

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This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week on the USMCA trade deal. The renegotiations are testing the future of an auto industry built on decades of cross-border integration. And, American farmers increasingly depend on exports to Canada and Mexico as other overseas markets become more difficult to access. Plus, years of infrastructure investment have created an energy market that crosses borders more easily than political narratives suggest. Later, can three countries with different priorities still agree on a common economic vision? (Source: Bloomberg)

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US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements.