Piero Cipollone, a member of the ECB Governing Council, informed the Spanish publication Expansion that the case for additional monetary easing by the European Central Bank has strengthened since the last meeting. "During our March meeting, markets anticipated a decline in interest rates in the...

Euro zone business activity reached its fastest pace in seven months, marking a notable recovery as the manufacturing sector eased its long-standing downturn. Recent figures reveal that manufacturing output is slowly picking up steam, bolstered by improving factory performance and modest expansion...

In a notable turn of events, the U.S. government is preparing to exclude sector-specific tariffs that were originally slated for implementation on April 2. The decision marks a clear tactical adjustment in the nation's trade approach, reflecting a more nuanced stance in its broader protectionist...

India launched a bold $23 billion initiative aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and luring companies away from China. The program was designed as a flagship effort to transform the country into a robust manufacturing hub, reducing dependence on foreign production and strengthening local...

The European Union’s decision to postpone its first counter-tariffs against the United States until mid-April has provided investors with a temporary pause amid a turbulent trade environment. With initial plans targeting April 1 for the first set of measures and April 13 for additional actions, the...

Recent aggressive tariff policies have left investors rattled, as sweeping measures designed to protect domestic industries instead stirred market volatility and eroded both consumer and business confidence. In recent months, rapid imposition of tariffs on key imports has triggered fluctuations in...

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has opted to maintain its current interest rate policy despite growing uncertainties stemming from potential U.S. tariff hikes. The decision to hold rates steady is a cautious move intended to allow policymakers to gauge how these external pressures might affect Japan’s...

Global growth fears are weighing heavily on the US dollar, even as supply risks from geopolitical tensions persist. Economic indicators from various regions point to a sluggish global demand, which is exerting downward pressure on the greenback. Market participants note that despite sporadic supply...

China’s government has rolled out a special action plan aimed at reinvigorating domestic consumption amid a slew of economic headwinds. The country has been grappling with lingering effects from COVID-19 disruptions, a prolonged downturn in the property market, and deflationary pressures that have...