Singapore Consumer Price Index (YoY) above forecasts (0.8) in April: Actual (0.9)

May 23, 2025

Japan PM Ishiba: No change to our stance on US tariffs

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that there was no change in Japan's stance on US tariffs and its demand that they be eliminated.

US President Donald Trump pushes EU to cut tariffs or face extra duties - FT

The Financial Times reported on Friday that US President Donald Trump's trade negotiators are pressuring the EU to reduce tariffs on US imports unilaterally, claiming that without concessions, the bloc would not move in discussions to avoid extra 20% "reciprocal" taxes.