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2 August 2025

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Lloyds of Britain sees 7% dip in quarterly profit, sets aside $133M for tariffs
Lloyds of Britain sees 7% dip in quarterly profit, sets aside $133M for tariffs

Lloyds Banking Group’s Profit Declines Nearly 7% in First Quarter Lloyds Banking Group announced a decrease of almost 7% in...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, UK, United States, World

Nikkei rises in Japan as BOJ hints at slow path to higher rates
Nikkei rises in Japan as BOJ hints at slow path to higher rates

Nikkei Rises as Bank of Japan Signals Prolonged Low-Rate Environment Tokyo’s Nikkei stock average experienced gains on Thursday, building upon...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Yen weakens as BOJ maintains rates amid tariffs
Yen weakens as BOJ maintains rates amid tariffs

Dollar Gains as Yen Slides on BOJ’s Revised Growth Forecasts SINGAPORE: The dollar experienced an upswing on Thursday, buoyed by...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Latest, World

Oil prices stabilize following dip due to US economic slowdown, potential Saudi output increase.
Oil prices stabilize following dip due to US economic slowdown, potential Saudi output increase.

Oil Prices Stabilize After Previous Day’s Decline Oil prices demonstrated stability on Thursday, recovering from a sharp drop the previous...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Latest, World

London copper advances, firm dollar & weak US GDP limit gains
London copper advances, firm dollar & weak US GDP limit gains

Copper Prices Rise Amid Trade Deal Hopes London copper prices experienced a slight increase on Thursday after indications from U.S....

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, China, United States, World

JSW Steel of India encounters hurdles in Mongolian coking coal imports.
JSW Steel of India encounters hurdles in Mongolian coking coal imports.

JSW Steel Faces Hurdles in Sourcing Mongolian Coking Coal NEW DELHI: India’s leading steel manufacturer, JSW Steel, is encountering difficulties...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Corn values surge amid robust US export interest.
Corn values surge amid robust US export interest.

Corn and Wheat Futures Experience Uptick Chicago saw an increase in corn and wheat futures on Thursday, recovering from earlier...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Rio Tinto: 19.35% of shareholders back dual-listing evaluation
Rio Tinto: 19.35% of shareholders back dual-listing evaluation

Rio Tinto Faces Shareholder Vote on Dual-Listed Structure Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that a substantial portion, specifically 19.35%, of...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, UK, World

Pakistani media faces challenges with increasing dangers, limited liberty: report
Pakistani media faces challenges with increasing dangers, limited liberty: report

Press Freedom Under Threat in Pakistan: Report A recent study by the Freedom Network casts a concerning light on the...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World

On Labour Day, Pakistani daily earners recount tales of survival and hardship.
On Labour Day, Pakistani daily earners recount tales of survival and hardship.

Labour Day: A Stark Reality for Daily Wage Earners Celebrated worldwide on May 1st, Labour Day recognizes the battles and...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World

A Day’s Praise, A Year’s Worth of Toil
A Day’s Praise, A Year’s Worth of Toil

The Enduring Legacy of Labour Day: A Call for Justice The rights we cherish today were hard-won by courageous workers...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, World

Thailand eyes tariffs on par with trade rivals, minister states
Thailand eyes tariffs on par with trade rivals, minister states

Thailand Anticipates Economic Fluctuations Due to Tariffs Thailand’s Finance Minister announced on Thursday that the nation’s economy is likely to...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

US tariffs could cut Dutch economic growth by one point, CPB forecasts
US tariffs could cut Dutch economic growth by one point, CPB forecasts

Trump’s Tariffs to Significantly Impact Dutch Economic Growth AMSTERDAM: According to projections released Thursday by the Netherlands Bureau for Economic...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: United States, World

US contacts China for discussions on tariffs: report
US contacts China for discussions on tariffs: report

Trump Administration Seeks Tariff Talks with China According to Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account associated with CCTV, the Trump...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: China, Latest, United States, World

Sumitomo Corp anticipates peak earnings, prepares tariff shield.
Sumitomo Corp anticipates peak earnings, prepares tariff shield.

Sumitomo Corp Forecasts Record Profit, Sets Aside Tariff Buffer TOKYO: Sumitomo Corp, a prominent Japanese trading firm, has projected a...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, United States, World

Gold price declines to a two-week trough as trade concerns abate; US jobs report looms.
Gold price declines to a two-week trough as trade concerns abate; US jobs report looms.

Gold Prices Decline Amid Dollar Strength and Trade Optimism Gold prices experienced a downturn on Thursday, reaching a two-week low...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

Garment Industries Forge Alliance to Boost Export Expansion
Garment Industries Forge Alliance to Boost Export Expansion

Pakistan and Bangladesh Enhance Trade Ties with Garment Industry Agreement In a move to bolster economic cooperation, the Bangladesh Garment...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, World

Dollar Advances Following GDP Decline
Dollar Advances Following GDP Decline

Dollar Strengthens as Initial GDP Report Disappoints NEW YORK: On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar experienced a surge against other major...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, United States, World

BOJ Holds Rates, Lowers Growth Outlook Amid US Tariff Impact
BOJ Holds Rates, Lowers Growth Outlook Amid US Tariff Impact

Bank of Japan Holds Steady, Downgrades Growth Forecasts TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained its current interest rate...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Business, Latest, World

US calls for de-escalation amid tensions after Kashmir incident.
US calls for de-escalation amid tensions after Kashmir incident.

US Calls for De-escalation Between India and Pakistan The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has urged both India and...

By Web Desk | May 1, 2025 | Category: Breaking News, Latest, United States, World