Gold pulls back after record high on firm dollar, Trump's China remarks

Spot gold was down 2.6 percent at $4,211.48 per ounce
18 October 2025, 06:48 AM

China and US agree to fresh trade talks

Beijing last week announced sweeping controls on the critical rare earths industry
18 October 2025, 03:54 AM

Gold prices extend record rally on US-China tensions, rate-cut bets

Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $4,217.39 per ounce
16 October 2025, 07:01 AM
16 October 2025, 06:00 AM

Gold crosses $4,200 for first time

Gold extended its rally to breach $4,200-per-ounce for the first time on Wednesday on expectations of more US interest rate cuts, while broader economic and geopolitical uncertainty also led investors to buy the safe-haven metal.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

China brings shipping battle to US capital market

China has opened a new front in the epic maritime battle with the US: the capital market. Beijing matched Washington’s port fees but is targeting entities with American ownership. That might hit major firms with New York-traded stock. How the rules are enforced will matter, but China is showing it will defend its shipping dominance even at the risk of disrupting global trade.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Five more garment factories receive LEED green certification

Bangladesh now has 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories
15 October 2025, 12:09 PM

Trump threatens to end cooking oil purchases from China

His comments came shortly after he appeared to soothe rising temperatures between Washington and Beijing
15 October 2025, 07:58 AM

Gold hits record high on Fed rate-cut bets, US-China trade woes

Spot gold was up 1.1 percent at $4,185.59 per ounce
15 October 2025, 06:33 AM

Gold leaps above $4,100 on Fed rate cut hopes, US-China trade tension

Spot gold rose 0.5 percent to $4,128.49 per ounce
14 October 2025, 08:46 AM

China says will 'fight to the end' in US trade war

The latest escalation has rattled markets and called into question a potential upcoming meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea
14 October 2025, 07:37 AM

Nobel economist warns of AI dangers

Howitt was one of three economists honored Monday for work on how technology drives and affects growth
14 October 2025, 07:00 AM

Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs

President Donald Trump doubled tariffs in August on Indian imports
14 October 2025, 06:26 AM

How the US is eating Trump’s tariffs

US companies and consumers are bearing the brunt of the country’s new import tariffs, early indications show, contradicting assertions by President Donald Trump and complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.
13 October 2025, 18:00 PM

China’s rare earth exports fall sharply

China’s rare earth exports fell 31 percent in September from August, customs data showed on Monday, the third straight month of declines.
13 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold rises to record as US-China trade woes escalate

Spot gold was up 1.5% at $4,067.79 per ounce
13 October 2025, 08:56 AM

How the United States is eating Trump's tariffs

Trump famously predicted that foreign countries would pay the price of his protectionist policies
13 October 2025, 06:17 AM

FDI sees a modest uptick, but fresh investment still lags behind

$303 million foreign investment came in during the period
12 October 2025, 13:47 PM

Bangladesh wants to sign trade deal with EU: adviser

EU ambassador to Bangladesh meets commerce adviser
12 October 2025, 11:22 AM

Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts

The planemaker is in talks to sell as many as 500 jets to China, Bloomberg reported in August
12 October 2025, 08:11 AM