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China to require EU brandy exporters to raise prices or face tariffs
China to require EU brandy exporters to raise prices or face tariffs
Economy

China will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9 percent from Saturday, the latest salvo in its long-running trade spat with the bloc. Beijing's commerce ministry said on Friday that China's tariff commission had "decided to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of relevant brandy originating in the EU" from Saturday.

Rio to host BRICS summit wary of Trump
Rio to host BRICS summit wary of Trump
Economy

A summit of BRICS nations will convene in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and Monday, with members hoping to weigh in on global crises while tiptoeing around US President Donald Trump's policies. Brazil nevertheless hopes that countries can take a common stand at the summit, including on the most sensitive issues.

What is the state of play with Trump's tariffs?
What is the state of play with Trump's tariffs?
Economy

With sweeping tariffs on friend and foe, US President Donald Trump has roiled financial markets and sparked a surge in economic uncertainty -- and tensions are mounting days before a fresh volley of higher duties are due to kick in.

As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further
As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further
Economy

While the US stock market has fully recovered from a spring rout, the relentless drop in the dollar is prompting currency experts to warn of greater financial market turmoil ahead. According to the ICE US Dollar Index, a basket of seven currencies, the dollar fell 10.7 percent through the end of June, the biggest drop in the first six months of a year since 1973.

World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty
World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty
Economy

While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities. The Washington-based IFC -- the World Bank's private sector arm -- mobilizes private capital and provides financing to support businesses across emerging economies.

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