Overnight Headlines 5th March 2025

Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher – RTT 

Asian Markets Trade Mostly Higher 

 

Trump says a ‘little disturbance’ from tariffs is OK, as markets reel from trade war fears – CNBC 

Trump says a 'little disturbance' from tariffs is OK, as markets reel from trade war fears 

 

China targets ‘around 5%’ growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount – CNBC 

China targets 'around 5%' GDP growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures 

 

Trump says the U.S. will take control of Greenland ‘one way or the other’ - CNBC 

Trump's Greenland message: U.S. will control it 'one way or the other' 

 

CDU's Friedrich Merz secures billion-euro deal for Germany’s military and infrastructure – EN 

CDU's Friedrich Merz secures billion-euro deal for Germany’s military and infrastructure | Euronews 

 

China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year – AP 

China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year | AP News