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US-China Trade Talks Yield Modest Expectations

US-China Trade Talks Yield Modest Expectations

May 17, 2026 · James Parker

The US and China, the world's two largest economies, are set to make progress in their trade relations after a commitment from Donald Trump. Talks between the t

US Stocks Soar on Trump-Xi Summit

US Stocks Soar on Trump-Xi Summit

May 17, 2026 · Emily Ross

US stock markets surged on the second day of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 370 points to reclaim 50,000. Investors were

China Gains from US-Iran Tensions

China Gains from US-Iran Tensions

May 17, 2026 · James Parker

The US and China remain adversaries despite a recent summit in Beijing, with China benefiting from the US's actions towards Iran. Geopolitical analyst Steve Oku

Inflation Returns to Haunt Wall Street

Inflation Returns to Haunt Wall Street

May 15, 2026 · David Chen

US inflation figures for March were higher than expected, surprising markets. The data was released on May 12, and it has significant implications for monetary

Asian Markets Set for Mixed Start

Asian Markets Set for Mixed Start

May 15, 2026 · David Chen

Asian markets were poised for a mixed opening on Wednesday as investors weighed US inflation concerns and escalating Middle East tensions. The region's investor

Central Banks Struggle with Supply Shocks

Central Banks Struggle with Supply Shocks

May 13, 2026 · Hannah Price

The global economy has been hit by a series of supply shocks since Covid, leaving central banks facing a tricky challenge. The Bank of England's Megan Greene is

Trump and Xi to Meet Amid Fragile Trade Truce

Trump and Xi to Meet Amid Fragile Trade Truce

May 13, 2026 · Emily Ross

US President Donald Trump is set to visit China on November 8-10, marking the first presidential trip to the country in nearly a decade. The meeting with Chines