Mixed Asia-Pacific Markets Amid Tariff Threats and AI Concerns

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance on Tuesday. Investors closely monitored renewed threats of tariff imposition by US President Donald Trump, as well as concerns that artificial intelligence could negatively impact software companies.

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2026-02-24T10:13:15+00:00

Paramount Skydance Extends Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Skydance has extended its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, increasing its cash bid to $30 per share and intensifying the competition for the Hollywood studio.

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2026-02-24T08:05:20+00:00

US Supreme Court Ruling Reverses Oil Tariffs on Cuba

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump overstepped by imposing oil tariffs on Cuba, reversing penalties but leaving the door open for future sanctions, leaving the island in a fuel crisis.

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2026-02-24T07:53:27+00:00

New US Customs Tariffs Take Effect

New US customs tariffs on imported goods have taken effect, replacing previous tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court. President Trump plans to further increase tariffs.

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2026-02-24T07:37:45+00:00

Oil prices fall from nearly seven-month high

Oil prices fell on Tuesday from a nearly seven-month high as traders assessed expectations for nuclear talks between the United States and Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, also taking into account the ambiguity surrounding U.S. trade policy.