Chinese EV brands expand push into markets long ruled by Japan
REUTERS, Hong Kong
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Apple to partner with Intel on US chip, Trump says
REUTERS
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Gold climbs
REUTERS
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz
AFP, Hong Kong
18 June 2026, 12:24 PM Business
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?
AFP, Beijing
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Dollar holds steady
REUTERS, London/Singapore
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
OECD oil stocks fall to lowest level since 1990: IEA
AFP, Paris
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
UK inflation holds steady in May
AFP, London
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil price rises 1%
Reuteres, London/Bangalore
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy

Asian stocks struggle as traders eye Fed saga, trade war

Wall Street jitters as Trump denies sacking Fed chief; Asia mixed
17 July 2025, 07:11 AM

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, 05:30 AM

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, 03:17 AM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 08:54 AM

The US-China chip war in dates

Semiconductor showdown: Washington's AI chip restrictions vs industry pushback
16 July 2025, 08:24 AM

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, 18:00 PM

BB buys $313m more from 22 banks

Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US inflation expected to rise in June with tariff-driven price hikes

Consumer prices expected up; tariff impact looms, halting Fed rate cuts
15 July 2025, 07:01 AM

US imposes 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes after withdrawing from agreement

The US and Mexico first struck an agreement in 1996 to regulate Mexican tomato exports and address US complaints of unfair competition.
15 July 2025, 03:17 AM

Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert US tariff shock

Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more “rational” tariff structure before the August 1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin yesterday.
14 July 2025, 18:04 PM

Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000

Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

China exports beat forecasts in June

China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US tariff on Bangladesh: An urgent wake-up call for our RMG industry

The 35% tariff imposed by the US is not a final decision, as discussions are still ongoing
14 July 2025, 13:43 PM

EU ready to hit US with 21-bln-euro tariff list, Italy foreign minister says

As US tariff threat looms, EU readies countermeasures but still seeks deal
14 July 2025, 07:42 AM

Ctg port seizes Tk 3cr worth of undeclared fabric

The consignment was imported under the name of Savar-based exporter Eagle Textile
13 July 2025, 14:35 PM

Trump's dealmaker name on the line in high stakes tariff talks

Trump's trade war yields discord, few deals, and deadline extensions
13 July 2025, 05:34 AM

Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

Trump announced the latest tariffs in separate letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
13 July 2025, 03:32 AM

US slaps 30% tariff on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump yesterday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars.
12 July 2025, 20:48 PM

Trump TACO trade contains seeds of own unravelling

Tacos can be tasty and satisfying, but tend to come apart if eaten too eagerly. Something similar may be happening in global stock markets, where hopes that Donald Trump will always chicken out from imposing high tariffs – the so-called TACO – have propelled stocks to record highs. It’s an unstable equilibrium.
12 July 2025, 19:30 PM