US officials are reportedly preparing options to allow US President Trump to launch new tariffs of countries as soon as this week, the FT reports
The reported preparations for new tariffs by US officials signal a potential escalation in trade tensions, which could disrupt market sentiment across various asset classes.
"Pakistan is trying to push for a resumption of negotiations between Iran and the US", Al Arabiya reports citing sources
Russian Deputy PM Novak says the fuel market has partially stabilised; situation remains difficult in some regions
US officials are reportedly preparing options to allow US President Trump to launch new tariffs of countries as soon as this week, the FT reports
Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Disney (DIS) have made a multi-year partnership to serve HKC products at DIS properties and use DIS characters on some KHC goods, WSJ reports
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Such actions could weaken risk appetite, impacting equities and commodities, while also creating volatility in the FX markets, particularly for the USD against other currencies. Traders should watch for how this situation evolves and any immediate market reactions, especially in sectors sensitive to trade policies.
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