Trump says U.S. will retain control in $14 billion U.S. Steel–Nippon deal

Despite partial foreign ownership, former president insists U.S. oversight remains intact as Nippon Steel commits to major investment and job creation.

Indonesia unlocks $4.84 billion in banking liquidity with reserve cut

Bank Indonesia slashes secondary reserve requirement to 4% and raises foreign funding cap to spur economic growth and loan expansion

India’s Supreme Court halts liquidation of Bhushan Power, giving JSW Steel room to appeal takeover block

The top court pauses NCLT proceedings as JSW Steel and creditors prepare review petition after $2.3 billion acquisition was nullified

Apple-linked Chinese stocks slump after Trump’s new iPhone tariff threat

Fresh U.S. tariff warnings targeting imported iPhones spook investors, hitting major Chinese Apple suppliers as production shift plans to India accelerate

Trump Media to raise $3 billion to spend on cryptocurrencies

The company aims to secure $2 billion in new equity funding and $1 billion through a convertible bond.

Euro hits one-month high after Trump delays EU tariffs

Euro reaches $1.1418, its highest since April 29, before easing to $1.1375, while Sterling climbs to $1.356, its strongest since Feb 2022

Putin says services like Microsoft, Zoom should be ‘throttled’ in Russia

Putin says it was important for Russia to develop domestic software solutions

France and Vietnam sign $10 billion in deals during Macron’s visit

Macron highlights stronger France-Vietnam ties, including defence and space cooperation

Lagarde says euro could become the dollar’s alternative

Euro must earn global influence, with the dollar still holding 58% of reserves versus the euro's 20%, says European Central Bank President

Russia’s Economic Minister expects central bank to factor inflation slowdown into decisions

Central bank keeps key rate at 21% since October amid inflation concerns

Alibaba’s Taobao Instant Commerce hits 40 million daily orders in first month

The service integrates merchants from Alibaba’s food delivery unit, Ele.me, into its main domestic shopping app, Taobao

Chinese EV price war deepens as BYD cuts Seagull price to under $8,000

CEO of Great Wall Motor issues a stark warning about the financial health of China’s auto industry

Global central bankers meet in tokyo to address inflation and growth challenges

The gathering comes as many central banks are split between raising and cutting interest rates

Tanks over T-shirts: Trump outlines new manufacturing vision

Trump reiterates commitment to tariffs, prioritizes tech and defence over textiles

Bangladesh cancels $21 million defence deal with India amid rising tensions

Dhaka cancels deal with India's state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd for the construction of an ocean-going tugboat for its Navy