China reportedly to add seven EU companies to export control list, according to reports

Adding EU companies to China's export control list signifies an escalation in trade tensions, potentially affecting market sentiment towards EU firms operating in sensitive sectors.

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"Iranian Foreign Ministry: Araqchi held two calls with the Pakistani army chief and foreign minister to discuss a ceasefire.", Al Araby reports

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Pakistani official notes of a state of uncertainty regarding the second round of talks, "and we await Iran's response", Al Arabiya reports

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China reportedly to add seven EU companies to export control list, according to reports

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SNB Chairman Schlegel says they have "unrestricted" room for manoeuvre when it comes to the policy rate and on FX intervention

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German Ifo Expectations (Apr) 83.3 vs. Exp. 83.9 (Prev. 86.0, Low. 82, High. 87.3)

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