US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%

The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026, 22:53 PM
9 February 2026, 20:34 PM

Taiwan says 'impossible' to move 40 percent chip capacity to US

Taiwan is a powerhouse in producing chips -- a critical component in the global economy
9 February 2026, 12:41 PM

Gold, silver extend gains on softer dollar

Spot gold rose 1.1 percent to $5,012.76 per ounce by 0502 GMT
9 February 2026, 12:00 PM

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Reliance Industries are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April
8 February 2026, 14:48 PM

US consumer sentiment rises to six-month high in early Februaryv

The third straight monthly improvement in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on FridayThe third straight monthly improvement in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on Friday
8 February 2026, 12:54 PM

India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla

The US and India moved closer to a trade pact after releasing an interim framework on Friday
8 February 2026, 12:49 PM

US, India unveil interim trade framework

The two move closer to broad pact
7 February 2026, 20:44 PM

US private sector job growth misses January expectations

Private employers added 22,000 jobs last month, significantly below the 45,000 that analysts had forecast
5 February 2026, 16:47 PM

The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices – what’s going on?

During periods of heightened risk and uncertainty, the tangibility of gold gives it value
5 February 2026, 13:57 PM

A new industrial revolution?

Artificial intelligence may rival steam, electricity, and computing—but history suggests its full economic impact will take time
5 February 2026, 12:40 PM

Oil falls 2% on easing supply concern after US, Iran agree to talks

Brent crude futures fell $1.44, or 2.07 percent, to $68.02 per barrel
5 February 2026, 12:30 PM

2025 trade shifts: Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand widen US surplus but deepen China deficit

Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam expanded their US trade surplus in dollar terms
4 February 2026, 16:29 PM

What are 'rare earths' for?

Neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium account for most economic value
4 February 2026, 13:28 PM

Gold bounces but stocks struggle

The price of gold climbed more than seven percent but later traded near $4,950 per ounce
4 February 2026, 12:10 PM

On rare earth supply, Trump for once seeks allies

China, flexing muscle in a trade war launched by Trump, last year tightened its supply chain for rare earths
4 February 2026, 12:06 PM

WTO must 'reform or die': talks facilitator

The World Trade Organization regulates large swathes of global trade but is handicapped by a rule requiring full consensus among members
4 February 2026, 12:04 PM

China's BYD vehicle sales fall for fifth month in a row

Its production was down 29.1 percent, extending a losing streak which began July last year
2 February 2026, 14:05 PM
2 February 2026, 12:17 PM

Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission

Japan says the mission was the world's first bid to tap deep sea rare earths at such a depth.
2 February 2026, 09:57 AM