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Japans Nikkei rises on US-China trade deal hopes
JAPAN-STOCKS/:Japan's Nikkei rises on US-China trade deal hopes
1 min read12 May 2025US-China trade deal: What transpired in two-day talks? Here's what to expect next
The U.S. and China made significant progress in trade talks, with negotiators reporting productive discussions in Switzerland. Both sides agreed to continue consultations on trade issues, while Trump emphasized the need to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China amid ongoing tensions.
1 min read12 May 2025India's trade deficit hits $21.54 billion, exports rose $41.97 billion in March 2025
India's trade deficit was at $21.54 billion as of March 2025, while the exports for the nation rose marginally to $41.97 billion. The imports into India also rose 11.3% (YoY) as of the March data release.
1 min read15 Apr 2025The trade deficit is a sign of wealth
The best way to keep America great is to ensure it remains the world’s most important economy.
2 min read11 Apr 2025America’s war on trade gaps has a highly risky flip side
Trump’s tariff policy targets trade imbalances as the great big villain, but how the US views capital flows remains a riddle. Its actions so far raise a big question: Does it really want the dollar to give up its global role?
3 min read9 Apr 2025In charts: Why Donald Trump thinks the US is being ripped off
Donald Trump has imposed or threatened to impose tariffs, cut aid funding to several countries and expressed anger towards any attempt to create an alternative currency, among others. Mint explores what explains the radical moves by the US President.
4 min read24 Mar 2025India’s goods trade deficit widened to $22.99 billion in January—a two-month high
Merchandise exports declined to $36.43 billion in January, while imports rose to $59.42 billion.
2 min read17 Feb 2025Mint Primer: How India’s trade gap soared, and how it might hurt
Widening trade deficit puts pressure on the current account balance. Rising imports have increased demand for dollars, weakening the local currency.
2 min read20 Dec 2024India’s goods trade deficit widens to $27 billion in October
The deficit widened from $20.78 billion in September due to a rise in imports, highlighting persistent challenges in balancing trade despite incremental growth in outbound shipments.
1 min read14 Nov 2024India's festive gold buying spree continues, defying record price
INDIA-GOLD/ (REPEAT, PIX):RPT-India's festive gold buying spree continues, defying record price
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