Economy

US senators ask SEC for Trump insider trading probe
US senators ask SEC for Trump insider trading probe

A group of US senators on Friday urged the government's markets corruption watchdog to investigate whether President Donald Trump or White House insiders broke securities laws ahead of his dramatic reversal on global tariffs.

UK parliament to be recalled Saturday to discuss British Steel's future
UK parliament to be recalled Saturday to discuss British Steel's future

UK lawmakers will be recalled from their Easter break to discuss the future of British Steel in parliament on Saturday, the House of Commons said, with reports the struggling company could be nationalised. UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds met with the CEOs of British Steel and owner Jingye this week to discuss the future of Scunthorpe.

Trump's trade whiplash sends dollar into tailspin
Trump's trade whiplash sends dollar into tailspin

The mighty dollar is sliding sharply as President Donald Trump's turbulent trade agenda has battered US credibility in global markets and fanned fears of a self-inflicted economic downturn. "The market is re-assessing the structural attractiveness of the dollar as the world's global reserve currency and is undergoing a process of rapid de-dollarization," Saravelos said in a note to clients.

Hope sparkles anew for India's jewellers after US tariff pause
Hope sparkles anew for India's jewellers after US tariff pause

India's gems and jewellery industry is breathing a momentary sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump paused harsh tariffs that threatened to hit lucrative exports and tens of thousands of jobs. While Trump's pause has brought relief, India's exporters are keenly aware they could be in the same position in July.