China-US tensions rise over export controls ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
China and the United States are trading fresh export controls ahead of a scheduled meeting next month between Xi Jinping…
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Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia deepens Middle East fears ahead of U.S. jobs report
Iran-backed Houthi militants attacked Saudi Arabia on Thursday, wounding eleven civilians and prompting Riyadh to warn that the Middle East…
China’s exports beat forecasts in July as chip demand surges
China's exports rose 23.9% year-on-year in July, beating forecasts as chip and high-tech shipments surged, while the trade surplus narrowed…
Fed’s Musalem confirms he favored a rate hike, says dollar’s reserve status faces no threat
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem confirmed he favored raising interest rates at last week's FOMC meeting, where officials instead…
Trump imposes 15% tariff and price floors on polysilicon imports
The White House imposed a 15% tariff and a series of minimum import prices on polysilicon products on Thursday, shielding…
