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Fed survey finds global trade fight, policy uncertainty top financial stability risks

Respondents cited "changes in government spending priorities and the extent of US international engagement" as driving uncertainty.

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Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

"China and the US are NOT having any consultation or negotiation on #tariffs," China shot back in a foreign ministry statement posted by the Chinese Embassy in the US.

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Xi says China must 'overcome' AI chip challenges

China aims to dominate the artificial intelligence sector, a goal complicated by the trade standoff with Washington that could further deprive Chinese industry of certain key technologies.

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Ctg port will earn more if foreign operator is appointed: CPA chairman

Local operator Saif Powertec Ltd is currently operating the port's New Mooring Container Terminal

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Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty

But in Vietnam's northern industrial Bac Ninh province, Chinese businesses that AFP interviewed -- most of whom are linked to the export supply chain -- said investors were hesitating and anxiety was widespread.

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Tesla's EU sales plunge as Musk takes flak

Sales of the sleek machines fell 45 percent to just over 36,000 units in the first quarter of 2025 in EU

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Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi

The United States was Vietnam's biggest export market in the first three months of the year.

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Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

Trump told reporters his country would have a "fair deal with China," adding that "everything's active" when asked if Washington was talking to Beijing.

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Govt grants Tk 3,000 crore loan for ICB to stabilise capital market

The interest rate of the approved loan was fixed at the variable bank rate

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Bitcoin rallies past $107,000, hopes grow for strategic reserve

Bitcoin , the world's biggest and best known cryptocurrency, extended gains to a session high of $107,148

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Trump touts $100 bn SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobs

Speaking alongside Trump, Son confirmed the investment company's financial commitment, adding that Trump's victory had "tremendously increased" his confidence in the US economy.

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Oil drops from highest in weeks, focus on Fed rate cuts

Falls were limited, however, by concerns of supply disruptions in the event of more US sanctions on major suppliers Russia and Iran

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US case against Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say

Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and another Adani Group executive were charged with securities fraud and conspiracy

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Bitcoin surges above $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Bitcoin , the world's biggest and best known cryptocurrency, hit a high of $106,533 and last traded up 3.2 percent to $104,462

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US Fed expected to cut rates in last meeting of Biden era

The Fed is also tipped to signal a slower path of cuts going forward amid uncertainty over the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals

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China's retail sales weaken, miss forecasts in November

Retail sales expanded three percent year-on-year in November, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, slowing from a 4.8 percent rise in October that was its best reading in eight months.

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Maddhapara Granite Mining becomes dependent on loans for declining sales

The lone hard rock mining company under Petrobangla is now even selling its produce at Tk 500 lower than production cost

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Taskeen Ahmed, new president of Dhaka Chamber

The leading trade body also gets new senior vice president and vice president

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