Markets

Asia-Pacific Markets Surge on US-China Trade Hopes

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Asian stock markets rallied sharply on Monday, driven by growing optimism that the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting could yield a favourable trade agreement. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed over 2 % to cross 50,000 for the first time, while South Korea’s KOSPI and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also registered strong gains. Trade Optimism Drives […]

Markets

Gold Drops As US-China Trade Progress Reduces Safe-Haven Demand

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Global gold prices extended their decline as progress in trade talks between the United States and China reduced investor appetite for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slipped by around 0.7% to near US $4,083 an ounce in early Singapore trade and posted a weekly loss of 3.3%, its first since mid-August. Trade Talks And Market Impact […]

International

US-China Hail Progress In Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Officials from the United States and China said they have made significant progress in ongoing trade discussions held during the ASEAN summit. The developments have raised expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could move closer to finalising an agreement at their upcoming meeting. Key Developments Negotiators highlighted that the

International

US-China Reach Trade Framework, Avert Major Tariff Clash

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The United States and China have reached a “very substantial framework” in their trade talks, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The deal is expected to prevent the U.S. from imposing the threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, and to delay China’s planned export restrictions on rare earth minerals. Key Elements China has agreed […]

International

Ontario Pauses Anti-Tariff Ads Amid US Trade Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Canadian province of Ontario has decided to temporarily suspend its anti-tariff advertising campaign in the United States. The decision follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was ending trade negotiations with Canada in response to the ads, which used clips of former President Ronald Reagan to criticise tariffs. Ford Explains The Move Ontario […]

International

India, US Near Breakthrough In Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Both India and the United States are reportedly very close to finalising a bilateral trade deal, a senior government official said on Friday in New Delhi. Sources indicate that most key issues have been resolved, and a draft agreement could be announced soon. Government’s Stand On Negotiations The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated […]

National

India Will Not Rush Into Trade Deals – Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that India will not enter into trade agreements in haste. His remarks come amid ongoing negotiations with the United States and the European Union. Emphasis on National Interest Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal said trade pacts must be based on trust and long-term […]

National

Global South Must Speak In One Voice On Trade: Goyal

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

India has urged developing and least-developed countries to adopt a unified stance in global trade discussions. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made the appeal during the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. Challenges In Trade Goyal highlighted that the global trade system faces a “trust deficit,” […]

International

Trump Plans 155% Tariffs On China From Nov 1

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration will impose tariffs of 155% on imports from China starting November 1. The decision marks one of the strongest protectionist measures in recent years. Balancing Tone With Action While announcing the move, Trump remarked that he wanted to be “nice” to China, but argued that Beijing had […]

International

India-US Nears Major Tariff Reduction Deal – Report

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-pending trade agreement that would lower U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15 %-16 %, according to a report by Mint. Currently, some U.S. duties on Indian goods reportedly stand near 50 %. Key Trade Areas The proposed deal is expected to focus on energy […]