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

India-US Talks Deepen On ASEAN Sidelines

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

On the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met to discuss broad regional and global developments, as well as their bilateral relationship. The two officials held the meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Key Dialogue According to […]

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 […]

Business

JPMorgan’s Dimon: US Must Act To Fix Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Jamie Dimon, Chief Executive of JPMorgan Chase, has warned that the United States is “too reliant on unreliable sources” for vital materials, manufacturing and products critical to national security. In remarks first reported by Business Insider, he announced a new ten-year plan worth US $1.5 trillion, called the Security and Resiliency Initiative, aimed at rebuilding […]

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 […]

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 […]

National

India’s exports to US fall nearly 12 % as non-US markets surge

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.9 per cent year-on-year to about US $5.5 billion in September, according to rating agency CRISIL’s October report. In August, however, US-bound exports had grown around 7 per cent. Growth in non-US markets Shipments to non-US markets expanded 10.9 per cent in September, compared to 6.6 per […]

International

US Warns Hamas of Possible Attack on Gazan Civilians

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has warned that it has credible intelligence suggesting Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Officials described the threat as “a direct and grave violation” of the current ceasefire. Warning Without Details The U.S. did not release specifics on timing, targets, or method of the alleged […]

International

Trump Signs Order to Defend Qatar After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to guarantee Qatar’s security following an Israeli airstrike in Doha that killed six people, including a Qatari security officer. The order states that any armed attack on Qatar’s sovereignty, territory, or critical infrastructure will be treated as a threat to U.S. security and may trigger diplomatic, […]