Deutsche Bank posts 39% profit jump on strong revenue, cost control.
India's Nifty 50 rose 0.28% and Sensex gained 0.29%, boosted by hopes of a U.S. trade deal and strong FPI inflows; broader Asian markets also edged higher.
Bitcoin nears $95K, signaling bullish momentum in crypto markets.
Tech giants lead Q1 earnings season, drawing investor focus amid economic uncertainty.
IBM will invest $150 billion in the U.S. over five years, boosting quantum computer production, joining Nvidia and Apple in supporting local manufacturing.
Nintendo previews Switch 2 near Tokyo; fans fear potential price hikes on consoles and accessories due to rising tariffs under Trump's policies.
Airbus finalizes deal to take Spirit AeroSystems assets, offering $200M credit lines, as Boeing moves to buy back the U.S. supplier for $4.7B.
S&P warns Australia's AAA rating at risk if election pledges widen deficits; strong spending raises fiscal concerns despite low debt and safe-haven status.
Brazil's finance minister sees momentum for Mercosur-EU trade deal ratification as geopolitical tensions rise; deal finalized in December after 25 years of talks.
IMF projects global public debt to top 100% of GDP by 2030 due to rising borrowing costs, slow growth, and increased government spending.
Komatsu forecasts 27% profit drop for FY 2025 due to strong yen, U.S. tariffs; plans 100B yen buyback after FY 2024 profits beat estimates.
Ex-South Korean President Moon Jae-in was indicted for bribery over his son-in-law's job at a Thai airline, linked to a former lawmaker's appointment.
Japanese investors bought ¥223.7B in foreign bonds after 6 weeks of selling. U.S. tariffs, rising yields, and safe-haven demand shift flows back to Japan.
Treasury Sec. Bessent sees a "big deal" chance with China on trade, backs IMF/World Bank reform. Trump may cut 145% China tariffs to 50–65%, still very high.
Brazil's central bank will start daily currency swap auctions on April 28 to fully roll over $18.4B in contracts expiring June 2, continuing as needed.
IMF cuts global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2025, citing U.S. tariffs at 100-year highs; warns trade tensions and inflation will slow recovery further.
U.S. to impose tariffs up to 3,521% on solar panels from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam over claims of unfair Chinese subsidies and market dumping.
JPMorgan Chase is suing customers who allegedly stole funds in last year's "infinite money glitch," now targeting amounts under $75,000 in state courts.
Ford is recalling over 148,000 U.S. vehicles, including 2017–18 F-150s, Expeditions, and Navigators, due to a fluid leak that may reduce braking performance.
UniCredit says Italy's conditions for approving its Banco BPM bid may affect its ability to make sound decisions and won't proceed unless concerns are resolved.
Twelve U.S. states sued Trump over tariffs, claiming he bypassed Congress and misused emergency powers. The White House called it a political "witch hunt."
Volvo Cars named Fredrik Hansson as CFO, replacing Johan Ekdahl. The move follows CEO Samuelsson's return amid market uncertainty and tariff pressures.
Nokia reported Q1 profit of €156M, missing forecasts by 36%. It warned of a €20–30M hit to Q2 profit due to U.S. tariffs.
AT&T beat Q1 subscriber estimates on strong demand for fiber and 5G bundles.