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The role of private markets in the age of Trumponomics

Trump’s America First policy together with his drive towards greater deregulation was well received by corporate America at the start of the year boosting optimism around US growth and future corporate profits. After months of the talk or threat of tariffs, the Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and the doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, all effective as of 4 March.

Business Report
Navin Lala|Published

Quake in China's Tibet kills 53 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published