US consumer sentiment improves; tariff anxiety lingers

US consumer sentiment improves; tariff anxiety lingers

WASHINGTON -U.S. consumer sentiment improved for the first time in six months in June as trade tensions between the U.S. and China eased, but households worried about the economy's trajectory. ...
June 14, 2025 at 01:08 am
China solar industry to address overcapacity challenge but turnaround far off, experts say

China solar industry to address overcapacity challenge but turnaround far off, experts say

SHANGHAI -Solar manufacturing company heads in China, grappling with losses and tariffs on exports to the U.S., called for an end to a price war and a solution to overcapacity in the sector, but...
June 14, 2025 at 12:03 am
Canada's Dundee Precious to buy UK's Adriatic Metals in $1.25 billion deal

Canada's Dundee Precious to buy UK's Adriatic Metals in $1.25 billion deal

Canada's Dundee Precious Metals will acquire UK-based Adriatic Metals in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $1.25 billion, the companies said on Friday, marking the latest in a string of foreign...
June 14, 2025 at 12:00 am
J.C. Flowers-backed Jefferson Capital eyes $1.1 billion valuation in US IPO

J.C. Flowers-backed Jefferson Capital eyes $1.1 billion valuation in US IPO

Private equity-backed Jefferson Capital said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to $1.1 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as buyout firms look to take advantage of an improving...
June 13, 2025 at 11:40 pm
China allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from 106 US plants

China allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from 106 US plants

BEIJING -China has approved 106 new U.S. pork and poultry plants to export eligible products produced on or after June 12, Chinese Customs said in a notice on its website. The approval...
June 13, 2025 at 11:36 pm
Indonesia aims to seal EU free trade agreement in 2026, official says

Indonesia aims to seal EU free trade agreement in 2026, official says

JAKARTA -Indonesia aims to seal a free trade agreement with the European Union in 2026, Indonesian trade ministry official Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono said on Friday, after the two sides completed their...
June 13, 2025 at 08:09 pm
UK's Energean suspends production offshore Northern Israel

UK's Energean suspends production offshore Northern Israel

British gas producer Energean said on Friday it has temporarily suspended the production and activities of its power floating production storage and offloading located offshore Northern Israel due...
June 13, 2025 at 04:20 pm
Pakistan set to hold rates as Israel-Iran conflict overshadows growth push

Pakistan set to hold rates as Israel-Iran conflict overshadows growth push

KARACHI -Pakistan's central bank is expected to hold its policy rate on Monday, a Reuters poll showed, as many analysts shifted their previous view of a cut in the wake of Israel's military strike on...
June 13, 2025 at 03:59 pm
China's 2025 LNG imports expected to fall in unusual downturn, analysts say

China's 2025 LNG imports expected to fall in unusual downturn, analysts say

BEIJING/SINGAPORE -China's annual imports of liquefied natural gas are forecast to decline for the first time in three years on weak industrial demand and strong domestic and piped gas supply,...
June 13, 2025 at 03:57 pm
IBEX Suffers Sharpest Drop in Two Months, Falls Below 14,000 After Israeli Attack on Iran

IBEX Suffers Sharpest Drop in Two Months, Falls Below 14,000 After Israeli Attack on Iran

The Spanish IBEX 35 index deepened its recent correction on Friday, slipping below the psychological threshold of 14,000 points after an Israeli offensive against Iran reignited fears of instability...
June 13, 2025 at 03:14 pm
Medical Technology Firm Brainlab to Go Public on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Medical Technology Firm Brainlab to Go Public on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

The Munich-based medical technology company Brainlab is set to launch its initial public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. According to an announcement made by the company on Thursday,...
June 13, 2025 at 01:27 pm
Trump's tax-cut bill could hold back US critical minerals projects

Trump's tax-cut bill could hold back US critical minerals projects

WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill would make it harder for American critical minerals companies to compete with China because it eliminates a tax credit for boosting...
June 13, 2025 at 03:13 am
Chime valued at $18.4 billion as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

Chime valued at $18.4 billion as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

Chime Financial's shares surged 59% in their hotly anticipated Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the digital bank at $18.4 billion and extending a winning streak for new stock market listings. ...
June 13, 2025 at 02:31 am
Trump to examine all options for farm workers, agriculture secretary says

Trump to examine all options for farm workers, agriculture secretary says

WASHINGTON -U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said President Donald Trump would look at every available tool to address farm workers amid his ongoing immigration crackdown, but...
June 13, 2025 at 02:26 am
Britain ready to implement US tariff deal, trade minister says

Britain ready to implement US tariff deal, trade minister says

LONDON -Britain is ready to implement its side of a tariff deal with the United States and is hopeful for a proclamation from U.S. President Donald Trump to put the agreement into effect in the...
June 13, 2025 at 12:25 am