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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

US treasury secretary says Japan trade deal ‘remains possible’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that a trade deal with Japan remained possible, following talks in Tokyo ahead of the looming August 1 imposition of new tariffs.
19 July 2025

China mulls measures to boost economy

China has a “plentiful” toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said Friday as he admitted it faced a “very severe and complex situation”.
19 July 2025

IMF warns trade tensions cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund warned on Friday that risks related to trade tensions continue to cloud the global economic outlook and uncertainty remains high despite some increased trade and improved financial conditions.
19 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

Couche-Tard drops 7-Eleven takeover bid

The two companies signed a non-disclosure agreement in April in a bid to advance talks.
17 July 2025

UK keeps duty-free access for Bangladeshi goods

The UK government has updated its trade preference scheme—the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)—that will enable Bangladesh to continue to benefit from zero tariffs on products like garments and electronics.
16 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

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