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24 results for “trade and markets”
Military / WarThe Veil
Democrat sweep gives markets a reason to rethink path of interest rates
Markets are reassessing the path of U.S. interest rates after a Democratic sweep, but no change in rate policy has been confirmed.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals
As Chinese chipmakers gain ground, competition for semiconductor specialists is heightening tensions over trade secrets.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Texas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still favor Greg Abbott to win a fourth term as Texas governor, though his lead has narrowed in recent weeks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy markets
The deal reflects changes in global energy markets amid the Iran war, which has benefited U.S. liquefied natural gas exporters.
- 7 min
- Qatar
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
South Africa braces for loss of US trade benefits — RT Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking markets in China and India amid uncertainty over its US AGOA trade benefits.
- 8 min
- South Africa
Military / WarThe Veil
Why is the trade deficit getting bigger?
A Washington event description dated October 9, 2026, says the U.S. trade deficit reached $100 billion in August, with imports exceeding exports.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
EU and China strike interim trade deal which could cut Chinese hybrid exports by half, EU trade envoy says
An EU envoy in Beijing says an interim deal could halve Chinese hybrid exports. The accompanying chart symbolically emphasizes the need for clarity on t...
- 8 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
After a BOJ hike, the yen weakened, JGB yields fell, and the Nikkei gained, signaling a dovish take and support for exporters and carry trades.
- 7 min
- Japan
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
From Moscow, Trump calls on Kyiv to stop hitting Russian refineries as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, raising risks to civilians and fuel supply.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
Crude jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and reported strikes on Saudi Aramco, raising Gulf supply risk and market volatility from Washington.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Iran trade more attacks after lull in fighting
Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around Sept. 2, 2026 raise regional risk as rhetoric escalates and precision operations target proxy and defense assets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US and Iran Trade New Strikes as the War Enters its 7th Month
Washington confirms fresh Middle East strikes amid Iran tensions, signaling a risky retaliation cycle and raising regional security and energy concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
Sberbank buys Delhi business towers for Russia-India trade hub — RT India
Sberbank acquires two New Delhi business towers to anchor a bilateral trade and finance center, bolstering settlement, clearing, and corporate services.
- 7 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Did Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Go So Sideways?
Mixed messages and pressure tactics strained U.S.-Canada trade, unsettling supply chains as North Korea diplomacy signaled a stark contrast.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
Six months into the Iran war, Tehran markets show reduced volatility and priced-in stalemate, focusing on energy flows, sanctions, and supply chains.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. threatens to hit Iran's trade partners with secondary economic sanctions
Washington signals tougher measures targeting firms and banks aiding Iranian commerce, raising compliance risks across energy, shipping, and finance.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed
Washington signals moves to curb Iran’s oil, shipping, and banking ties, pressuring countries and firms most exposed to Tehran’s trade flows.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'
Vance says Canada favors Chinese imports over U.S. goods, slams dairy tariffs as punitive, as Trump floats tariffs up to 50% on Canadian products.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
U.S. and Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs
Washington announces 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after talks collapse, prompting swift retaliation plans and market, supply chain volatility.
- 9 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms
Washington negotiators edge toward agreement before a 50% tariff deadline, with businesses warning of supply chain risks and price pressures.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Trump claims a US-Canada trade deal, pausing threatened 50% tariffs, but key terms and legal text are pending, leaving markets and policymakers wary.
- 7 min
- Canada