‘No to war’: Spain PM hits back over Trump’s threats to cut trade over military base access
His comments come after the U.S. president pledged to cut off all trade with Madrid over its position on the Iran conflict.
Goldman’s David Solomon surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to Iran war
“I think it’s going to take a couple of weeks for markets to really digest the implications of what’s happened,” Goldman chief David Solomon said.
UAE stocks sell off as markets reopen from two-day closure after Iranian strikes
Exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were closed for two days after Iran launched a wave of strikes on the Gulf nation.
European markets open higher as traders track Middle East turmoil
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as markets continue to track developments in the Middle East.
Iran war live updates: Tehran keeps up strikes as Gulf states deny missile shortages
Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Canada and India move to reset ties as trust in U.S. falters
India and Canada’s relations have thawed with the two sides promising to deepen trade, but it is far from a complete reset.
Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation
Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.
China’s factory activity slumps more than expected in February as holiday disrupts production
China’s factory activity faltered in February as manufacturers paused production and cargo shipment to celebrate an extended holiday.
South Korea’s Kospi plunges 7% amid selloff in the region as Middle East war escalates
Most Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Wednesday, extending a selloff amid an escalating Middle East war.
China is set to kick off its big policy meeting. What will be the key announcements?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to announce economic targets and policies for the year ahead on Thursday.