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US President Donald Trump’s sweeping "reciprocal tariff" policy, imposing a 10% baseline tariff on all US imports and higher rates on specific countries, including 34% on China and 20% on the EU. The move has led to sharp declines in global stock markets and prompted threats of countermeasures...

4 April 2025

Global markets reacted sharply to US President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on over 180 countries and territories on Wednesday. Asian stocks plunged on Thursday, led by significant losses in Japan and Hong Kong, and European stock indices are expected to open significantly lower.

Global investors are anxiously awaiting US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday, dubbed "Liberation Day", which could significantly impact global trade. US stocks moved little on Tuesday, while Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday. Gold came down slightly after breaking...

Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region rebounded on Tuesday, recovering from significant losses in the previous session, even as manufacturing data pointed to weakening factory activity across most of the region. US stock markets also managed to close higher on Monday despite ongoing trade...

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How does a family dynasty stay relevant for centuries? Maria Ahlström-Bondestam and Pauline Borg are members of the fifth generation of Finland's Ahlström family. Both have considered wealth an opportunity to affect change, not just a comfort, since childhood.

3 April 2025

Two Japanese women of different ages interact; the older woman wears traditional clothing

Many countries are coping with ageing populations, below-replacement birth rates, and the resulting economic and societal impacts. Among the responses, time-banking systems are increasingly popular, but cannot meet the challenges of elder care alone.

Women in Bangladesh with empty bowls waiting in a queue for food

Natural disasters, wars and political crises make food supplies more difficult and food more expensive. Examples from Singapore and Indonesia show how fluctuations can be mitigated and supplies guaranteed.

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Gross pioneered active bond trading and became an investing superstar - until hubris caught up with him.

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Escalating global trade war sparks plunge on stock markets

Markets tumble as Trump unveils new tariffs

Global markets await US tariff announcement

Global equity markets rebound

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