India’s Nifty 50 skyrockets 5% as long-awaited trade deal with U.S. boosts investor sentiment

A guard walks past the National Stock Exchange building in Mumbai, India, on February 9, 2018. Danish Siddiqui | Reuters  India’s benchmark Nifty 50 stock index rose 5% on open Tuesday, after New Delhi and Washington announced a long-awaited trade deal that saw a sharp cut in U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. U.S. President Donald … Read more

India and European Union have closed a ‘landmark’ free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says

TOPSHOT – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi look on before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. The European Union is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on February 28 before … Read more

China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods, starting April 12

U.S. and Chinese flags and a “125% tariffs” label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025.  Dado Ruvic | Reuters China on Friday retaliated against U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs by raising its levies on U.S. goods to 125% from 84%, according to a statement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the … Read more

Asia markets live: Stocks fall

© Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets plunged on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed hefty reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries and territories – several of which are in the region. In charts posted on social media, the White House showed the effective tariff rates they claim other countries impose … Read more

Asia Markets Today: Stocks Drop – Live Updates

Asia-Pacific Markets Experience Broad Sell-Off Amidst Global Trade Concerns Table of Contents Asia-Pacific Markets Experience Broad Sell-Off Amidst Global Trade Concerns Asia Markets Today: stocks Drop – Live Updates and Analysis Live Market Updates: key Indices in the Red Factors Contributing to the Asia Markets Downturn Global Inflation and Interest Rate Hikes China’s Economic Slowdown … Read more

Asian Markets Surge: Real-Time Insights on Rising Stock Trends

Asia-Pacific Markets Defy U.S. Downturn Amid Tariff Concerns Table of Contents Asia-Pacific Markets Defy U.S. Downturn Amid Tariff Concerns China’s Markets Lead the Way Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Soars Other Key Markets in the Region Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom Large Expert Analysis and Market Strategy Conclusion: Navigating Uncertainty with Diversification Asia-Pacific markets Weather the Storm: … Read more

Asia is a beacon of growth amid trade war, Singapore deputy PM says

Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s deputy prime minister, during a panel session, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.   Stefan Wermuth | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia will remain a “beacon of growth opportunities” despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. “Even … Read more

Samsung Q4 Earnings: Profit Dip Amidst Strong AI Demand

Riding the AI Wave: Samsung‘s Future in a Changing Tech Landscape Table of Contents Riding the AI Wave: Samsung’s Future in a Changing Tech Landscape The AI Prospect: A New Frontier for Growth Memory Market Volatility: A Challenge and an Opportunity Looking Ahead: A Focus on Premiumization and Innovation FAQ FAQ Samsung’s recent earnings report … Read more

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested as agencies probe his short-lived martial law decree

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – JANUARY 15: Investigators arrive at the entrance to the presidential residence of Yoon Suk Yeol, as authorities try to execute an arrest warrant, in Seoul, South Korea, on January 15, 2025.  Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Wednesday by the country’s Corruption Investigation … Read more