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Trump declared the trade war with China "done" Wednesday, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said tariffs on Chinese goods will be locked in at the current 55% rate without additional increases. China pledged to speed up shipments of rare earths to the US, while Washington agreed to e

London's FTSE 100 recorded its all-time high close on Thursday, outshining European peers on a boost from energy shares, though concerns about simmering geopolitical developments kept gains in check. Oil prices surge more than 8% after Israel launched a major pre-emptive strike on Iran, raising fear

​U.S. inflation softened in May, with key CPI data falling below expectations. The latest CPI Report May 2025 has prompted traders to increase bets on rate cuts, with the market now broadly expecting two reductions by the Federal Reserve before year-end. The U.S. Department of Labor reported a 2.4%

The Canadian dollar was holding on to a second straight weekly gain on Thursday, after stronger-than-expected domestic jobs data and a jump in oil prices bolstered optimism about economic outlook. The country added 8,800 jobs last month, compared to an expected decline of 12,500. However, the unempl

Indonesia’s expanded currency agreement with China, enabling greater use of the Yuan and Rupiah in cross-border transactions, marks a pivotal moment in ASEAN’s financial evolution. EBC Financial Group analyses how this pact, supported by sectoral agreements and the Local Currency Settlement (LCS) fr

EBC Financial Group has launched over 100 new U.S.-listed ETF Contracts for Difference (CFDs), expanding access to diversified and thematic trading opportunities for global clients. Here, we answer the most important questions about this new product suite and what it means for traders seeking flexib

China's A50 gained more than 1% on Wednesday as offered on the latest signs of progress in US-China trade talks, while more detail of what was decided and whether it would stick for long remain to be seen. Both sides said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on tra

​US stocks have bounced sharply off their spring lows following "reciprocal tariff" announcements, and some strategists say the worst may be over, setting the stage for a relatively calm summer session. "I do think the second quarter is going to surprise on the upside yet again," Andrew Sl

As the G7 summit convenes in Canada, Japan is taking a proactive role in global economic diplomacy—navigating U.S. tariff negotiations, domestic inflation, and new avenues for international cooperation. EBC Financial Group answers key questions about Japan’s evolving strategy, market signals, and wh

The euro dipped on Tuesday s Washington and Beijing remained locked in trade talks that left markets unsettled. China-Europe trade maintained growth momentum in Q1 despite headwinds. The ECB cut interest rates as expected on Thursday but hinted at a pause in its year-long easing cycle given inflatio

The yen was on solid a footing Monday as data showed Japan's economy contracted at a slower pace than initially estimated inQ1. Trade deficit remains a drag on the country's revival. The BOJ should continue to proceed with monetary tightening, which would support ease yen's long-term weakness agains

Oil prices firmed on Friday and was on course for a big weekly gain, on news that the Washington and Beijing agreed to more trade talks following a phone call between Trump and Xi. Russia launched drones and ballistic missiles at multiple targets across Ukraine, Kyiv authorities said on Friday. It c

Like thunder rolling across global markets, EBC's Million Dollar Trading Challenge II unfolded as a clash of titans – where every tick on the chart echoed ambition, every strategy was a shot in the dark or a stroke of brilliance, and every trader stood at the edge of risk and reward. Over three elec

Vietnam’s recent $10 billion agreement with France and its expanding trade relationship with the United States are reshaping the country’s economic landscape and sending important signals to global markets. EBC Financial Group (EBC) examines how these developments are influencing capital flows, sect