Japan’s stock market was set abuzz following reports that Toyota Motor Corporation is considering acquiring Toyota Industries Corporation in a landmark deal worth over ¥6 trillion, sparking a frenzy among investors and raising critical questions about future corporate governance within the Toyota Group. On April 28, 2025, Bloomberg reported that shares of Toyota Industries surged as much as 23% in a single day — the highest on record — following speculation that Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor, is preparing to buy out the entire Toyota Industries business. Toyota Motor shares also rallied, gaining 5.2% during the session.

Beijing, April 25, 2025 — China may be sending a positive signal amid ongoing trade tensions, as Bloomberg reports that Beijing is considering suspending import tariffs — as high as 125% — on certain key U.S. goods. The items under review include medical equipment, semiconductors, and industrial chemicals such as ethane, reflecting growing economic pressure from the prolonged trade war.

Washington, D.C. — April 25, 2025 — U.S. retail sales surged by 1.4% in March 2025, exceeding market expectations of 1.3%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The strong showing highlights continued resilience in consumer spending despite ongoing economic uncertainties and external pressures such as new tariff policies.

Washington, April 24, 2025 — U.S. stock markets surged for a second consecutive day as President Donald Trump appeared to back down from his confrontational rhetoric. Trump said he had “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and hinted at the possibility of easing tariffs on China—two key signals that helped lift investor confidence.

Geneva, April 24, 2025 — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has slashed its 2025 global trade growth forecast, citing escalating tariff tensions between the United States and China. The organization now expects global merchandise trade to contract by 0.2%, a sharp downgrade from its previous forecast of +2.7%, due primarily to the U.S. administration’s aggressive trade policies.

Washington, April 22, 2025 — Global stock markets rebounded sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump walked back his earlier threat to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating he has “no intention” of firing him — a move seen by investors as a crucial step in restoring confidence amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

April 22, 2025 — The ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions are now hitting American tech giants, with Meta Platforms Inc. at risk of losing up to $23 billion in advertising revenue in 2025. The potential shortfall stems from Chinese e-commerce players like Temu and Shein scaling back their advertising budgets amid heightened tariff pressure from the Biden administration's trade policy.

April 22, 2025 — Crude oil prices edged higher on Tuesday after heavy losses in the previous session, as investors engaged in short-covering. However, concerns over U.S. tariff policies and ongoing uncertainty around monetary policy continue to weigh on the broader outlook for oil demand.

April 21, 2025 — Gold prices soared to a new all-time high, breaking through the $3,400 per ounce mark on Monday, fueled by a weaker U.S. dollar and rising global uncertainty amid intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China.