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Asian stock markets remained steady on Monday as euro strengthened following an extension of U.S. tariff threats by President Donald Trump, giving temporary relief to investors amid ongoing trade uncertainties.
Trump delayed the deadline for imposing 50% tariffs on EU goods from June 1 to July 9 after the European Commission requested more time to negotiate a deal. Despite signs of market stabilization after last month’s selloff, Trump’s unpredictable trade policy keeps investors cautious. Analysts note a shift of funds from the U.S. to Europe and Asia amid concerns about a possible U.S. recession and global slowdown.
Asian shares were mostly flat, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining on positive news for Nippon Steel. The euro reached its highest level since April, while risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars also gained. Meanwhile, China’s markets fell slightly after tariff threats on iPhones, though signs of a resilient global economy provided some relief. Investors remain watchful ahead of inflation data releases from Japan, Germany, and the U.S.
European Union leaders have agreed to raise up to €90 billion through joint borrowing to support Ukraine’s defence in 2026 and 2027, opting not to use frozen Russian state assets amid legal and political concerns.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).
Warner Bros Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday (17 December), citing insufficient financing guarantees.
Warner Bros Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday (17 December), citing insufficient financing guarantees.
Ford Motor Company said on Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and scrap several electric vehicle (EV) models, marking a major retreat from its battery-powered ambitions amid declining EV demand and changes under the Trump administration.
Iran has rolled out changes to how fuel is priced at the pump. The move is aimed at managing demand without triggering public anger.
U.S. stock markets closed lower at the end of the week, as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares, putting pressure on major indices.
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% following its two-day policy meeting, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, 10 December.
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