Fed rate cut will animate Trumpian paradox

The US Federal Reserve will be cutting both camaraderie and borrowing costs. This week’s meeting of the central bank’s monetary policymaking committee is on track to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, featuring newly installed White House economic adviser Stephen Miran as a governor alongside Lisa Cook, who President Donald Trump is trying to oust by leveling unsubstantiated allegations of mortgage fraud. The circus-like atmosphere only undermines the administration’s aims.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
17 September 2025, 12:21 PM

Finance changed, risks didn’t

The global financial landscape has changed, yet the rules remain largely unchanged
17 September 2025, 07:42 AM

US tech deals alongside Trump's UK visit

The UK and US governments also agreed co-operation over nuclear and space technology
17 September 2025, 06:12 AM

US eyes export growth in Bangladesh

The US wants to export aircraft, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and agricultural products to Bangladesh to expand trade between the two countries, said Paul Frost, the new commercial counsellor at the US embassy in Bangladesh.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese firm KMK Industrial to invest $18.6m in Bepza EZ

The Bepza Economic Zone is set to receive investment from an airplane amenity bag and kit manufacturing company.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

US targets China's grip on global ports in sweeping maritime mission

The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand US maritime influence since the 1970s
16 September 2025, 05:06 AM

Russia revives barter trade to dodge Western sanctions

Old-fashioned barter is on the rise in Russia’s foreign trade for the first time since the 1990s, as companies seeking to outfox Western sanctions swap wheat for Chinese cars and flax seeds for building materials.
15 September 2025, 18:00 PM

US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China

Trump will speak to Xi Jinping on Friday for the deal
15 September 2025, 13:54 PM

Wheat for Chinese cars? Russia turns to barter to skirt sanctions

Old-fashioned barter is on the rise in Russia's foreign trade for the first time since the 1990s
15 September 2025, 06:06 AM

UK, US to sign multibillion-dollar tech deal

The United Kingdom and the US are preparing to sign a landmark technology agreement in the coming days as part of President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK, the British Embassy in Washington said on Saturday.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Reserves rise, but at what cost

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability
14 September 2025, 12:08 PM

US Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025 as political tension mounts

The Fed's likely move would follow a monthslong push from President Donald Trump to slash rates
14 September 2025, 06:45 AM

US consumer inflation heats up

US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although analysts believe that this will not deter the central bank from an interest rate cut next week.
13 September 2025, 18:55 PM

Delaying LDC graduation not fully in govt’s hands

Garment leaders seek three-year LDC graduation extension to prepare for new rules
13 September 2025, 18:55 PM

Impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases

Group of Seven nations’ finance ministers discussed in a call on Friday further sanctions on Russia and possible tariffs on countries that they consider “enabling” its war in Ukraine, as the US called on its allies to impose tariffs on purchasers of Russian oil.
13 September 2025, 18:51 PM

US officials to arrive in Dhaka Sunday for tariff talks

A United States trade delegation will arrive in Bangladesh on Sunday for meetings with commerce ministry officials on bilateral trade, progress on trade agreements and the reciprocal tariff imposed by the White House.
11 September 2025, 20:00 PM

EPA with Japan may be signed in two months

Bangladesh and Japan may sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) within the next one to two months as the final negotiation is scheduled to end in Tokyo tomorrow.
11 September 2025, 20:00 PM

'China Inside': How Chinese EV tech is reshaping global auto design

Chinese EV makers offer 'Intel Inside' approach to global rivals
11 September 2025, 06:22 AM