Amazon China Suppliers Eye Price Hikes, Exit US Market

April 10, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 10, 2025- Chinese companies that sell products on Amazon are preparing to hike prices for the US market or quit it with the ongoing trade war between China and the US. Head of Shenzhen Cross-Border E-Commerce Association, China’s largest e-commerce association, Wang Xin said that it will be very hard for anyone […]

Bank of America Profit Up 10% on Interest Growth

April 15, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, April 15, 2025- Bank of America reported 10% jump in profits in the first quarter with growth in interest income and gains from a volatile market. The bank said its net income grew to $7.4 billion and earnings per share to $0.90 from $0.76 last year, while revenue was up by 6% year-over-year […]

Beijing Warns Nations Against ‘Appeasing’ US in Tariff War

April 21, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, April 21, 2025-Beijing China issued a stern warning Monday to countries seeking trade agreements with the United States that undermine Beijing’s interests, vowing to take retaliatory steps against those it accuses of “appeasement” in the escalating tariff war. In a sharply worded statement, China’s commerce ministry said countries negotiating with Washington at Beijing’s […]

China & Canada Retaliate With Tariffs, Escalating Trade War

March 5, 2025

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 05, 2025-Tensions between the world’s largest economies escalated as China and Canada retaliated against the latest round of US tariffs, raising fears of a full-scale trade war. The crypto market, already under pressure, saw a significant 12% drop in market value on Tuesday, as investors reassessed their exposure to risk amid mounting […]

China Cuts US Stock Buys Amid State Fund Shift

April 21, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, April 21, 2025- China state-backed funds are cutting off new investment in US private equity, in the latest retaliation against President Donald Trump’s trade war, The Financial Times reported on Monday. The report, quoting seven private equity executives with knowledge of the matter, said state-backed funds have been pulling back from investing in […]

China Hikes Tariffs to 84%, Bitcoin Slips Below $76K

April 11, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 10, 2025- China has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on US imports, raising them from 34% to 84% in a direct response to the US imposing 104% tariffs on Chinese goods earlier on April 9, 2025. This sudden escalation in the trade war caused a ripple effect in global markets, leading […]

China Reports Records Trade Surplus Before Trade War Impacts

April 14, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, April 14, 2025- China overall trade surplus hit $ 103 billion in March, official data showed on Monday, as the results of the trade war between China and the US is yet to be seen. According to China Customs, China’s trade surplus surged to $102.64 billion in March 2025, up from $58.65 billion […]

China Warns of Trade War Fallout as Economy Surpasses Growth

April 19, 2025

Catenaa, Saturday, April 19, 2025-China warned on Tuesday that escalating tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will have serious repercussions for the global economy, even as its first-quarter growth surpassed expectations. China’s GDP expanded by 5.4% year-over-year between January and March, outpacing analysts’ forecasts of 5.1%. The surge was driven by stronger factory output and […]

ECB Cuts Rates By 25bps And Offers Gloomy Outlook For Europe

April 17, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 17, 2025- The European Central Bank(ECB) cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday as the increasing global trade disruptions adds more uncertainty to the inflation outlook. ECB President Christine Lagarde said it was unanimously decided to cut rates by 25 basis points instead of 50 basis points as some analysts […]

Ford Suspends Vehicle Shipments to China Amid Rising Tariffs

April 24, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 24, 2025-Ford Motor Co. has halted shipments of several major vehicle models to China in response to escalating tariffs, the automaker confirmed Friday. The move affects exports of US-built F-150 Raptors, Mustangs, Bronco SUVs and Lincoln Navigators, which now face tariffs as high as 150%. The pause, first reported by The Wall […]

Morgan Stanley Posts 26% Increase In Profits Driven By Equity

April 11, 2025

Catenaa, April 11, Friday, 2025- Morgan Stanley reported a net profit increase of 26% year on year in first-quarter (Q1) profit with outperformance in prime brokerage and strong client activity amid market volatility. The bank posted a profit of $4.3 billion, or a $2.60 per share, for Q1 on Friday. That compares with a profit […]

TikTok Back in US Stores as Trump Extends Ban Deadline

February 14, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, February 14, 2025 –TikTok has resumed availability on Apple and Google app stores in the United States after former President Donald Trump delayed enforcement of a ban until April 5, a report by BBC said. The popular video-sharing platform, used by more than 170 million Americans, was briefly removed last month as a […]

Trump Doubles Tariff On Canada To 50%, Trade War Intensifies

March 12, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, March 12, 2025- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will double his planned tariff on all steel and aluminum to 50% from Canada as the trade war between two countries intensifies. Trump said on social media that the increase of the tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday is a response to […]

US Recession Risk Hits 37% Amid Tariff Tensions

April 22, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, April 22, 2025– US recession odds have increased by a minimum of 37% through analysis given by investments firms and IMF due to US trade tariffs and trade war with China. Citigroup’s Chief Economist Nathan Sheets said on Tuesday the U.S. has a 40% to 45% chance of recession. Sheets told clients in […]

US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban for Security

January 18, 2025

Catenaa, Saturday,January 18, 2025 –The US Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its US stake by tomorrow January 19, 2025. The unanimous ruling dismissed TikTok’s argument that the ban infringes on First Amendment rights, citing national security concerns tied to the app’s data practices and links […]

US Tariffs May Cost Chip Firms $1B+ Each Year

April 16, 2025

Catenaa, Wednesday, April 16, 2025-New tariffs introduced by the Trump administration could cost US semiconductor equipment makers more than $1 billion a year, according to industry estimates discussed with US lawmakers and officials. The three largest companies in the sector—Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA—may each face losses of about $350 million annually due to […]

Yuan Hit 17 Year Low Against Dollar Amidst Trade War

April 10, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 10, 2025- Chinese yuan fell to its lowest value in 17 years against the US dollar on Thursday, with China’s central bank cutting its daily reference rate for the sixth straight session.  The yuan slipped to 7.354 per dollar in early trade—its lowest since 26 December 2007, It has lost about 1.2% […]