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Trump's tariff threat sparks drop in crypto, Bitcoin falls below $100k

The world's most popular cryptocurrency fell to about $92,000 Sunday night before rebounding to around $99,000 by Monday morning after Trump announced a pause on the tariffs on Mexican goods

US President Donald Trump holds talks with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Tariffs imposed by Trump on Canada are set to take effect tomorrow

Panama offers concessions to US after Rubio meets President Mulino

The Panamanian leader played down the tensions but reiterated his country won't give up the canal, as his government offered other concessions to the US

Samsung chief Jay Y Lee found not guilty in controversial merger case

Case highlights long-running legal risks for Lee, who faces growing questions about his ability to lead Samsung Electronics, the world's top memory chip and smartphone maker

USAID staff locked out of Washington headquarters after shutdown order

The developments come after Musk, who's leading an extraordinary civilian review of the federal government with the Republican president's agreement

Mexico President says tariffs with United States paused for a month

As part of the agreement on Monday, Sheinbaum said that Mexico will send 10,000 National Guard troops to the US border to stop drugs, particularly fentanyl, from moving into the United States

Standard Chartered chief Winters to visit India amid rising wealth focus

The trip comes as StanChart is scheduled to start its global wealth campaign in India, and Winters is scheduled to meet key clients, a spokesman said in response to emailed questions on Monday

EU to tighten checks on cheap products from sites like Temu, Shein

According to the Commission, 91 per cent of all ecommerce shipments into the EU valued under 150 euros last year came from China. In total 4.6 billion low-value shipments arrived in the EU last year

Oil prices fall as US delays Mexico tariff by a month, easing concerns

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said U.S. and Mexico teams have started to work on Monday on security and business, adding that she proposed the pause in tariffs to Trump

EU must stay united against Trump's tariff threat: Spanish minister

EU leaders meeting at an informal summit in Brussels on Monday said Europe would be prepared to fight back if the U.S. imposes tariffs, but also called for reason and negotiation

US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022 as orders rise

The ISM survey showed producers are also contending with elevated costs amid a healthy demand environment. The gauge of prices paid rose by 2.4 points to 54.9, the highest since May

US President Donald Trump tariffs threaten to upend global economic order

The speed and scope of the import duties that Trump unveiled in executive orders on Saturday prompted widespread criticism from many lawmakers, economists and business groups

Pakistan signs agreement to defer $1.2 billion payment for Saudi oil

It said the fund will provide an amount of $41 million for a water supply scheme to help access to clean drinking water for 150,000 local people of a district I northwest Pakistan

Auto, nuclear, beer firms hit hard as Trump tariffs rattle markets

Executives on earnings calls have said Trump's shifting plans for tariffs could disrupt world trade and prompt some companies to move production to the US

Opec+ continues gradual oil output increase, excludes US EIA data sources

The meeting comes after Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, America's top trading partners, in a move that roiled financial markets and gave oil prices some support

Too early to discuss Zelenskyy's four-way peace talks format: Kremlin

Moscow has long said the fact that Zelenskiy was not re-elected last year when his 5-yr term expired - due to martial law being in force - means he would not have legal authority to sign a peace deal

Tesla registrations drop 63% in France amid rising competition in EU

Tesla's sales plummeted 41% last year in Germany, while overall battery-electric vehicle sales declined 27%. The Federal Motor Transport Authority is scheduled to report January results on Wednesday

WHO proposes to cut budget by $400 mn after US exit, defends its work

The budget cut will be addressed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting, during which member state representatives will discuss the agency's funding and work for the 2026-27 period

Russia, Trump push Europe to be more independent, says French Prez Macron

Macron made the comments as he arrived at a gathering of European Union leaders in Brussels to discuss relations with the United States and bolstering Europe's military defences

Trump's anti-DEI policies impact public, private sectors across US

The impacts will be felt among underrepresented groups, along with a shrinking number of people in DEI-related positions in both the public and private sectors, experts said