Currency posts worst first-half performance in over 50 years as investors pull back. The US dollar has recorded its steepest first-half decline since 1973, falling nearly 11% against major currencies as global investors react to President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The greenback’s slide reflects growing concern about rising US debt,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bangladesh’s interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held an important phone call this week to discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation and promote stability across the Indo-Pacific region. According to an official statement, Secretary Rubio and Dr. Yunus agreed to deepen[Read More…]

WASHINGTON – In a significant policy change, President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order ending many long-standing U.S. economic sanctions on Syria. The move fulfills a promise he made to Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and signals a new approach to dealing with the country’s long-running civil conflict.[Read More…]

The U.S. economy shrank by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, according to updated figures released Monday by the Commerce Department. This is a larger decline than the initial estimate of 0.3%, and it’s raising new concerns about a possible slowdown. This marks the first time the economy has[Read More…]

South Korea’s economy faces significant risks from the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policies, experts warned Monday. These measures could heavily impact Korean exports and key industries, prompting calls for the Seoul government to engage in proactive negotiations with Washington. At a public hearing held by the Ministry of Trade, Industry[Read More…]

This week is set to be an important one for the US economy, with several major events and data releases that could influence market direction. After two weeks of falling yields, US Treasury rates found support on Friday, rising 2.9 to 4.5 basis points across the curve. Short-term yields led[Read More…]

US President Donald Trump has announced a new approach to his ongoing trade disputes, saying he would prefer to send countries formal letters outlining the tariffs they will face rather than extend the current July 9 deadline on the pause of his “reciprocal tariffs.” This announcement, made during a recent[Read More…]

WASHINGTON – A fresh wave of economic indicators released Thursday has revealed a U.S. economy grappling with deepening contradictions. While business investment continues to accelerate, overall growth has slowed markedly, and more Americans are struggling to secure employment, a dynamic highlighting the disruptive impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff[Read More…]

The U.S. dollar rose against major global currencies in Asian trading as investors sought safe-haven assets amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The move followed a U.S. airstrike targeting Iranian military infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Oil prices surged, U.S. equity futures slipped, and Treasuries reversed earlier gains, reflecting[Read More…]