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Bessent: US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks

April 23, 2025

US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks, Bessent says

April 23, 2025

US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks: Bessent

April 23, 2025

Japan braces for US forex demands ahead of talks with Bessent

April 23, 2025

Bessent has 3 goals and sweeping vision for U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations

April 16, 2025

Bessent to lead U.S. tariff talks with Japan, with yen on agenda

April 8, 2025

Pakistan fears rising tensions after India scraps water treaty
ISLAMABAD — A day after India unilaterally suspended a bilateral water sharing treaty following a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir, fears spread in Pakistan over an escalation of the conflict and possible milit aggression by its neighbor. India on Wednesday announced that it is holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, closing a border…
His conviction was overturned after 23 years. He may go back to prison on a technicality
Andre Brown had his conviction overturned after serving more than half of the sentence behind bars. But after three years of freedom, he may be heading back to prison, unless top officials intervene. Brown spent 23 years locked up after being sentenced to 40 years for two counts of attempted murder in 1999, but he…
Cost, availability, competition and more
Why is it so hard to buy a home? Prices have far outpaced middle-class incomes. Mortgage rates still above 6%. And 3 out of 10 homes are sold above listing price. But none of those factors fully captures the variety of challenges buyers nationwide face in the current market. The conditions on the ground can…
Homebuilders plan for a slower, pricier year ahead
New home sales are rising, but builders are tapping the brakes as the trade war and broader economic uncertainty grip the industry. Sales of new homes rose 7.4% from Febru to March, according to federal data released Wednesday, as buyers took advantage of somewhat lower mortgage rates and a wider supply of properties to choose…
The NFL draft’s most polarizing prospect isn’t scared of the spotlight
In an NFL draft season that has largely lacked drama or intrigue, one prospect has seemingly been making up for the dearth of storylines by himself. Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and son of football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has been one of the most talked-about names headed into Thursday’s event. That’s…
China denies it is negotiating US tariff deal, contradicting Trump
TOKYO — China on Thursday said it is not currently negotiating with the U.S. on trade, just after President Donald Trump said the two sides were in direct contact. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ regular briefing, Guo Jiakun was asked about American suggestions that talks were ongoing and that a deal on tariffs could…
Rubio says Iran will need to drop nuclear enrichment to achieve a deal with the U.S.
Iran will have to stop enriching uranium under any deal with the United States and could only import what is needed for a civilian nuclear program, U.S. Secret of State Marco Rubio said ahead of talks between Tehran and Washington on Saturday. However, Iran has already made clear that its right to enrich uranium is not negotiable. When asked about Rubio’s…
Japan’s Nidec aims to ride out Trump turmoil with cost cuts
TOKYO — Japanese motor maker Nidec on Thursday projected a 19% increase in net profit for the fiscal year through next March, aiming to ride out disruptions caused by U.S. President Donald Trump with cost-cutting and other measures. For fiscal 2025, the Kyoto-based company predicts a net profit of 200 billion yen ($1.4 billion) versus 167…
Chinese EV makers pivot to safety after ban on ‘exaggerated’ ads
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG — Chinese auto executives are touting safety features during the country’s premier auto show this week, after a high-profile crash involving assisted driving technology prompted regulators to clamp down on what they deemed “exaggerated” advertising. Seres Group, which sells electric vehicles under the Aito brand, dubbed its Auto Shanghai news conference on Wednesday…