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Goldman sees US–China tariff standoff easing into prolonged pause, not full escalation

Trump says he thinks we are going to be fine with China, Nov 1 tariffs still the plan

New Zealand services PMI for September 48.3 (prior 47.6)

Trump tempers tone after 100% China tariff threat: Recap of Trump China-US trade tirade

Permanent migration to New Zealand plunged lower in August

Pentagon to buy $1bn in critical minerals to cut China reliance

Monday levels, indicative FX prices, October 13, 2025 (some TACO moves filtering through)

Economic calendar in Asia Monday, October 13, 2025: China trade data. Japan holiday.

France has announced a new government

China: Rare earth export control measures are ‘legitimate’, blames US for rising tension

Trump announces a 100% tariff on China in addition to current tariffs, but not immediately

Lecornue re-appointed as French Prime Minister