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IMF’s Georgieva says both US, China have trade grievances

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the importance of reducing trade uncertainty between the U.S. and China for a fair rules-based trading system, addressing their mutual grievances.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 15:20 PM

IMF expects ’notable markdowns’ in growth forecasts, but no global recession

IMF's Georgieva warns of lower forecasts due to trade tensions, yet no recession expected. Urges nations to cooperate for a resilient global economy amid uncertainty.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 14:04 PM

PIMCO bearish on dollar, long-term Treasuries as US safe-haven status wavers

PIMCO suggests reducing U.S. dollar and Treasury bond holdings due to protectionism, favoring foreign bonds as market dynamics shift under Trump's trade policies.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 13:57 PM

CEO of Singapore’s DBS tells businesses to ’buckle up’ for tariff uncertainty

Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS Bank, warns businesses to prepare for volatility from US tariffs and adapt operations strategically to cope with new economic realities.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 13:15 PM

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The ECB cuts interest rates to support the eurozone economy, addressing tariffs' impact and the need for confidence while emphasizing data-dependent decision-making amid global trade tensions.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 13:13 PM

ECB cuts rates as tariffs to hits already weak growth

The ECB cut interest rates for the seventh time, citing weak growth due to tariffs and uncertainty while maintaining a cautious outlook on future policies.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 12:20 PM

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

The European Central Bank lowered key interest rates by 25 basis points, citing improved inflation prospects and economic resilience, while acknowledging challenges from global trade tensions.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 12:17 PM

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Italy plans to meet NATO's defense spending target this year through accounting changes, while facing economic pressures and concerns over growth and U.S. trade tariffs.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 11:57 AM

Trump slams Fed’s Powell over rates, saying termination can’t ’come fast enough’

Trump criticized Fed Chair Powell for not lowering interest rates and suggested his removal. The Fed is cautious amid economic uncertainty from Trump's policies, balancing inflation and growth concerns.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 11:54 AM

D.R. Horton cuts 2025 revenue forecast on weak demand for homes

D.R. Horton lowers its revenue forecast due to weak home demand, missing profit estimates; shares fell 3.2% amid economic uncertainty and high interest rates.

investing.com • 17/04/2025 - 11:16 AM

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