Finance
Fears over ‘safe haven’ status of US assets to persist
Simultaneous falls in bond and equity markets call into question the safe haven status of US assets
Canada's central bank holds rates amid uncertainty
The Bank of Canada yesterday ended a sequence of rate cuts amid uncertainty about the extent and impact of US tariffs
Brazil's debt and deficit concerns will rise next year
The government estimate of a 2026 primary surplus has generated doubts amid interest rate and short-term debt increases
BrazilFirm GDP is key to China’s view of its global standing
The economy grew by a better-than-expected 5.4% in the first quarter and services and manufacturing picked up in March
ChinaSaudi debt drive is unlikely to decelerate
Saudi Arabia faces an uncertain oil outlook, undercutting financing needed to move with economic diversification plans
Saudi ArabiaChina is unlikely to revise its industrial policy
European businesses in China have seized on global trade turmoil to urge Beijing to address long-standing grievances
ChinaCapital controls moves raise Argentina dollar fears
The Central Bank has announced measure to ease capital controls that favour foreign rather than domestic investors
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