Trump announced new tariffs on agricultural imports starting April 2, saying U.S. farmers will benefit as foreign products can't compete with local goods.
Japanese government bond yields surged Thursday, with the 10-year hitting its highest since 2009, amid a global bond sell-off and rising U.S. treasury yields.
Disney plans to cut about 6% of its workforce at ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks, affecting under 200 staff, due to declining TV audiences.
BlackRock is buying ports along the Panama Canal for $23B from CK Hutchison, boosting its infrastructure strategy amid political tensions over the trade war.
Intel won a lawsuit dismissal over fraud claims about concealing issues in its foundry business, which led to job cuts and a $32B market value loss.
Novo Nordisk will sell its weight-loss drug Wegovy for $499/month to cash-paying patients, following Eli Lilly's price cuts for its obesity drug Zepbound.
Germany's parties plan a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund and borrowing rule changes, sparking market optimism to boost the economy.
Adidas forecasts higher profits this year, expecting an operating profit of €1.7-1.8 billion, driven by strong sales of retro sneakers despite conservative guidance.
German bonds fell as investors braced for a €500 billion fund for defense and infrastructure. The euro rose 0.3%, boosted by expectations of economic growth.
A U.S. court denied Elon Musk's request to block Open AI's shift to a for-profit model, ruling he didn't meet the high burden for a preliminary injunction.
The European Commission proposed borrowing €150 billion to lend to EU governments for rearmament amid concerns over U.S. protection and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and used pepper spray in parliament to support student protests, criticizing corruption and President Vucic's rule.
A UK Bitcoin ATM operator was sentenced to 4 years in prison, marking the FCA's first such case.
Germany's central bank proposed a reform to lift the debt cap, potentially giving the government an extra €220B for defense and investment, amid growth concerns.
Warren Buffett called tariffs "an act of war," warning they act as a tax on goods, raising prices for consumers.
TSMC will invest $100B in U.S. manufacturing, including 3 chip plants and R&D in Arizona, creating 20,000-25,000 jobs and producing advanced AI chips.
Aramco cuts its record dividend to ease financial stress, impacting Saudi Arabia's budget deficit.
Mercedes-Benz reached a deal with its works council to offer buy-outs to staff, with compensation only if both the employee and company agree on contract termination.
China will impose up to 15% tariffs on U.S. farm products like chicken, pork, soy, and beef, starting March 10, in response to Trump's tariff hike on Chinese goods.
Brazil's 10-year government bond yields hit 15.27%, offering high returns compared to other emerging markets, driven by inflation and fiscal uncertainty.
Trump orders a new trade probe into U.S. lumber imports, possibly adding tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, amid broader tariff actions on various imports.
Trudeau's top priority in talks with King Charles is protecting Canada's sovereignty after Trump suggested making Canada the 51st U.S. state.
The Swiss National Bank posted a record profit of 80.7B francs in 2024, boosted by strong equity markets, rising gold prices, and a stronger U.S. dollar.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin Tuesday, but President Trump will decide if they stay at the planned 25%.