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The U.S. dollar remained firm on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats were seen as a negotiation tactic rather than a definitive policy shift. While planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada were suspended, a new 10% levy on Chinese imports took effect, prompting a swift but measured
The U.S. dollar held steady as fresh tariffs on Chinese imports took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET (0501 GMT) Tuesday. Markets interpreted Trump’s actions as a bargaining strategy, though analysts warned of continued volatility.
The U.S. dollar index remained at 108.5, while the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso weakened after Monday’s rebound. The euro also slipped, with Washington threatening the EU with potential trade levies, raising concerns over inflation and interest rates.
Beijing retaliated with its own tariffs but kept the response moderate, suggesting China is leaving room for further negotiations. “China is cautious not to escalate tensions too quickly,” said Lee Hardman, senior currency analyst at MUFG.
The yuan edged down 0.15% to 7.2914 per dollar in offshore trading. The Australian dollar, closely tied to China’s economy, fell 0.35% to $0.6206.
The euro declined 0.15% to $1.033, with analysts predicting further losses if trade tensions intensify. Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos noted that a prolonged dispute could push the euro toward parity with the dollar.
Elsewhere, the Canadian dollar slipped 0.15% to C$1.4428, while the Mexican peso fell 0.23% to 20.380. The Japanese yen, often a safe-haven currency, lost 0.38% against the dollar, trading at 155.31 per dollar.
With no resolution in sight, analysts expect ongoing fluctuations in currency markets as trade disputes continue to shape economic outlooks.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
YouTube TV and Fox have reached a distribution agreement that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels available to subscribers, the companies confirmed on Thursday.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs on Thursday (28 August), after Nvidia’s quarterly report fell short of investors’ lofty expectations but confirmed that demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure remains strong.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he intends to convene a summit of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in October, local media reported on Wednesday.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported on Tuesday that G20 countries’ international goods trade rose slightly in the second quarter of 2025, mainly because imports into the United States fell sharply after rising in the first quarter.
The S&P 500 closed lower on Monday (25 August) as investors turned their attention to Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker Nvidia’s upcoming quarterly results, following Friday’s rally that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average close at a record high.
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