China

China’s economy beats expectations with 5.4 percent Q1 growth

Analysts believe Beijing is likely to ramp up economic support measures to maintain its 2025 growth target of around 5 percent

Oil prices edge lower to $64.49 as IEA warns of slowing demand growth

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 16 cents, also down 0.3 percent, to $61.17

Dubai gold prices up AED5.25, global rates reach new high amid trade worries

The dollar index fell 0.4 percent, making gold more attractive to foreign currency holders

U.S. stocks rise on tariff exemptions, Asia shares gain amid auto industry boost

The White House announced recently exemptions for smartphones and computers from new tariffs

Oil prices rise to $65 on U.S. tariff exemptions, China crude demand

Trump is considering changes to the 25 percent tariffs on foreign auto imports from various regions

Dubai gold prices up AED0.5, global rates firm amid U.S. tariff uncertainty

In Dubai, gold rates achieved remarkable gains, with 24-carat gold rising by AED0.5 to AED389

Etihad Cargo raises capacity by 18 percent to support strong Greater China demand

Etihad Cargo has added three additional weekly freighter flights to Shenzhen and two additional weekly flights to London

Trump to announce tariffs on imported semiconductors following smartphones exemption

Technology products from China would face separate new tariffs along with semiconductors in the next two months, said Lutnick

Oil prices drop to $64.47 as U.S.-China trade war affects global growth outlook

Goldman Sachs expected oil prices to decline through 2026

Dubai gold prices up AED3.25, global rates retreat post tariff exemptions

Goldman Sachs hiked 2025 gold price target to $3,700/oz

Stocks sink, dollar falls as tariff-induced recession fears shake investor confidence

Nvidia declined 5.91 percent, Apple fell 4.24 percent to $190.42, and Microsoft dipped 2.34 percent to $381.35

Oil prices dip to $63 per barrel as U.S.-China trade war raises demand concerns

Brent is set to fall 4 percent this week, while WTI is set to decline 3.8 percent