WORLD
Trump targets China with biggest salvo so far in second term
In recent days, President Donald Trump has rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending on tech, energy and other strategic American sectors.
BUSINESS
China central bank's policy flip-flop sows confusion over timing of rate cuts
The People’s Bank of China hasn’t cut interest rates in nearly half a year despite its most pro-easing stance in 14 years.
WORLD
US federal agencies tell workers to pause reply to Elon Musk's threat
The Pentagon and Department of Justice have told workers to pause on replying to the Trump administration’s email, citing potential legal pitfalls and agency autonomy
WORLD
German conservatives seal election, seeking coalition talks
The biggest potential points of friction between the CDU and SPD will likely be over social welfare spending, migration and expected state financing to fund massive outlays to bolster the defense sector.
MARKETS
Asian stocks fluctuate, dollar dips after US data
Benchmarks in Hong Kong and mainland China traded in tight range while a gauge of Asian equities edged lower after hitting a four-month high Friday
WORLD
Ukraine opposes size of minerals fund to pay back US war aid
There is currently no such a straightforward demand, but the lack of assurances of future military and financial aid remains a sticking point in the talks.
WORLD
Berkshire set to gradually raise stakes in Japan trading houses
The positive comments from the veteran investor will be in focus for traders when the Japanese market reopens on Tuesday following a public holiday.
WORLD
UK to announce new sanctions against Russia on Monday
The US engagement with Russia provoked alarm among European nations and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
WORLD
Trump team pushes Mexico toward tariffs on Chinese imports
Mexican President has ramped up efforts to crack down on cheap imports from China, a move to appease Trump administration that’s threatening 25% tariffs on its North American trade partners.
WORLD
Dollar reprieve brings global funds back to emerging-Asia stocks
Investors are increasingly taking the view that the tariff threats announced by Trump are mainly negotiating tactics.
WORLD
Pope Francis is in critical condition, Vatican says
Francis was hospitalized after what doctors called an increasingly complex health issue.
BUSINESS
Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profit jumps as rates lift income
Operating earnings were $14.5 billion in the three months through December, Warren Buffett’s Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate said Saturday in a statement.
BUSINESS
Coinbase says SEC is close to dismissing enforcement case
The SEC sued Coinbase in June 2023 as part of a broad crackdown on the digital-asset industry in the aftermath of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
WORLD
Billionaire Perot sees 'big concern' on Trump tariff threats
“It’s inflationary and it’s confusing,” Perot said in an interview, adding that he remains a Trump supporter despite his concerns around tariffs because he thinks the new president will be good for business in the long run.
WORLD
DOGE staffer behind racist posts reinstated at Social Security
Marko Elez, who reportedly advocated for a “eugenic immigration policy” and argued against mixed-race relationships in posts on X, received support from Musk, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance after his departure earlier this month.
WORLD
Behind Elon Musk's X turnaround: Pick-and-Choose financials
The company is talking to investors about a fresh equity fundraising that would catapult it back to the $44 billion valuation it had in 2022 when Musk purchased the platform then called Twitter.
BUSINESS
India, Vietnam at risk of major setback from Trump's steel tariff
The global steel industry is braced for the impact of Trump’s planned 25% levies, due to start on March 12
WORLD
US puts Russian sanctions on the table in Ukraine war talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the US is prepared to either ramp up or take down penalties based on the Kremlin’s willingness to negotiate.
WORLD
Elon Musk calls for ending NASA Space Station program early
“The decision is up to the President, but my recommendation is as soon as possible,” Musk wrote Thursday on his social media site X. He argued that the ISS “has served its purpose”.
WORLD
Chinese President Xi Jinping risks becoming top US threat if Trump cuts deal with Putin
China has, so far, avoided any action that might provoke Trump, responding to his 10% tariff with modest moves and refraining from the aggressive "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy rolled out in his first term.
BUSINESS
Apple’s Tim Cook meeting with Trump as tariffs threaten iPhones
Tim Cook’s company risks being caught in the middle of an escalating trade fight between the US and China, with Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese-made goods posing a challenge for Apple as it seeks to address sluggish iPhone sales.
WORLD
Alibaba leads Asian stocks higher after earnings
Equities in Hong Kong and a gauge of Asian shares advanced after Alibaba surged as much as 11% on the back of its earnings
BUSINESS
Trump says new China trade deal ‘possible’ despite tensions
Trump did not describe the parameters of a potential deal, and any agreement would face significant obstacles — some of the president’s own making
WORLD
Donald Trump eyes giving taxpayers cut of DOGE savings amid uproar
The remarks were the latest signal that Trump is working to justify his DOGE effort, which has sent shockwaves through Washington
