Stocks mixed with trade and earnings in focus; Tokyo reopens with gains

Equities continue to rally on expectations key trading partners will strike agreements with Washington before August 1
22 July 2025

ECB expected to hold rates

The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates for the first time in almost a year when policymakers meet this week, despite concerns over the potential impact of higher US tariffs on the eurozone economy.
21 July 2025

Govt’s ‘single window’ speeds up trade services

Over 85 percent of the certificates, licences, and permits (CLPs) issued so far through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system were delivered within an hour, according to the National Board of Revenue.
21 July 2025

Nvidia CEO's China charm offensive underscores rock star status in key market

Nvidia chief's China trip navigates US ban, boosts local ties
21 July 2025

Commodity exchange to unlock new economic horizon in Bangladesh

A commodity exchange is a marketplace where commodities are bought and sold (physically or through contracts)
20 July 2025

Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar risk amid Trump worries, sources say

Trump's policies prompt BoE to scrutinize banks' dollar dependence
20 July 2025

China mulls economy-boosting measures to counter 'severe situation'

Beijing confident of economic rebound, targets consumption amid global woes
19 July 2025

IMF eyes revised global forecast, but warns trade tensions still cloud outlook

In April the IMF slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs
19 July 2025

Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by resilient US economy

The overall optimism was fueled by data suggesting the US economy was still well
19 July 2025

Trump to write tariff letters to 150 nations: Politico

"They are not big countries," says Trump, according to the American political digital newspaper
17 July 2025

BB honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016’s reserve heist

Officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation helped thwart the $20 million cyber fraud attempt
17 July 2025

A cloudy business sky over Bangladesh

Let’s not wait—to witness the nightmare become real.
17 July 2025

Trump says India trade agreement is close, Europe deal possible

"We're very close to India, and we could possibly make a deal with (the) EU," Trump said
17 July 2025

US firms passing some cost hikes to consumers: Fed survey

US firms pass tariff costs to consumers; inflationary pressures mount
17 July 2025

Asian stocks struggle as traders eye Fed saga, trade war

Wall Street jitters as Trump denies sacking Fed chief; Asia mixed
17 July 2025

Japanese auto exports to US dive in June as tariffs bite

Tokyo fails to secure tariff deal as auto exports to US fall sharply
17 July 2025

Beneath China's resilient economy, a life of pay cuts and side hustles

China's growth masks hardship: pay cuts force workers to moonlight
16 July 2025

The US-China chip war in dates

Semiconductor showdown: Washington's AI chip restrictions vs industry pushback
16 July 2025

Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal

This is significantly below the 32 percent level the president earlier threatened
16 July 2025

China’s economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce

China’s economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong exports but analysts warned that more work was needed to address sluggish consumer demand.Beijing celebrates Q2 growth; persistent weak demand worries analysts
15 July 2025