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Asian stocks extend global rout after Trump's shock tariff blitz
Asian stocks extend global rout after Trump's shock tariff blitz
by  AFP

Equities extended losses in Asia on Friday, extending a global rout inflicted by Donald Trump's tariff blitz that has inflamed a trade war and ramped up recession and inflation fears. Oil also extended losses, having tanked more than six percent the day before on fears about the impact of a possible recession on demand.

German industry grapples with AI at trade fair
German industry grapples with AI at trade fair
by  AFP

Artificial intelligence is set to bring sweeping change to modern life, but at an industrial fair in Germany many companies wonder how they fit into the tech revolution. Koerner said that it seems like "we can hardly afford" some of the AI products being showcased at the fair.

'Frightening': US restaurants, producers face tariff whiplash
'Frightening': US restaurants, producers face tariff whiplash
by  AFP

From European wines to industrial tools, global tariffs launched by US President Donald Trump this week promise to sweep through the world's biggest economy, impacting everyone from restaurant owners to industrial manufacturers. This week, Trump unveiled a sweeping 10 percent tariff on most US trading partners, set to take effect on Saturday.

Where Trump's tariffs could hurt Americans' wallets
Where Trump's tariffs could hurt Americans' wallets
by  AFP

As global financial markets plunge in the wake of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, Americans must also grapple with the potentially long-lasting impact of the move on household budgets. Yale's Budget Lab estimated the effect of recent tariffs, up to and including Wednesday's announcement, would cause a 17 percent rise in the cost of clothing and textiles.

Trump says 'very close to a deal' on TikTok
Trump says 'very close to a deal' on TikTok
by  AFP

President Donald Trump said his administration was "very close" to a deal to find a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner by the weekend. Trump has downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business.

Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil
Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil
by  AFP

Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo fanned a trade war that many fear will spark recession and ramp up inflation. "The simultaneous decline in both stocks and the US dollar speaks volumes about investor confidence in Trump's trade policy," said City Index and FOREX.com analyst Fawad Razaqzada.