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Today: March 24, 2026
Today: March 24, 2026

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USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
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Michelin sales hit by worse than expected North American market

French tyre maker Michelin reported a 6.6% decline in sales in the third quarter of the year, below market expectations, citing worse-than-expected business conditions

Michelin sales hit by worse than expected North American market
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UniCredit CEO under renewed board scrutiny in M&A tug-of-war, sources say

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel faces persistent requests from its board for detailed, frequent updates on his dealmaking strategy, four

UniCredit CEO under renewed board scrutiny in M&A tug-of-war, sources say
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Shutdown firings could hinder economic development in Trump's tax law

President Donald Trump's mass firings of federal workers during the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history could hamper implementation

Shutdown firings could hinder economic development in Trump's tax law
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Fitch says US support helped Argentina ward off ratings downgrade

U.S. support for Argentina's markets has prevented a downgrade of the South American country's credit rating, but the country needs a broader plan to rebuild

Fitch says US support helped Argentina ward off ratings downgrade
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Petrobras and Equinor big winners in Brazil's pre-salt auction

Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras and Norway's Equinor were the big winners in a Wednesday auction for areas in Brazil's offshore pre

Petrobras and Equinor big winners in Brazil's pre-salt auction
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US trade chief says he does not see imported beef flooding US market

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US trade chief says he does not see imported beef flooding US market
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Europe satellite merger intact as announcement slips, sources say

Europe's aerospace giants kept investors waiting an extra day for details of a new space champion on Wednesday as lawyers and advisers pored over

Europe satellite merger intact as announcement slips, sources say
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US upstream oil and gas dealmaking slumps for third straight quarter amid low prices

Dealmaking in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector slumped nearly 30% during the third quarter as persistently low oil prices kept buyers on the sidelines,

US upstream oil and gas dealmaking slumps for third straight quarter amid low prices
Business|Economy|Food|World

Walmart cuts Thanksgiving meal price to $4-per-person

Walmart on Tuesday unveiled its 2025 Thanksgiving meal basket priced at under $4 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022, as U.S. shoppers contend with

Walmart cuts Thanksgiving meal price to $4-per-person
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Bessent calls $20 billion lifeline to Argentina a ‘mission-critical’ function of Treasury during shutdown

Bessent calls $20 billion lifeline to Argentina a ‘mission-critical’ function of Treasury during shutdown

Bessent calls $20 billion lifeline to Argentina a ‘mission-critical’ function of Treasury during shutdown
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security

Leaders of six Western Balkan nations are meeting British and European officials in London on Wednesday

Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security
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NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family

NFL owners have approved the sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family

NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family
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EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions

The European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia will list four companies involved in China's oil industry that circumvent Western restrictions, EU

EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions
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Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S.

Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

UK data centre spend to soar to £10 billion a year - Barbour ABI

Spending on new UK data centres is set to rise to 10 billion pounds a year by 2029, a more than five-fold increase from 2024, analysis by construction data firm Barbour ABI has found

UK data centre spend to soar to £10 billion a year - Barbour ABI
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REUTERS NEXT-Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion

Saudi Arabia's AlUla cultural heritage site plans to offer projects worth 6 billion riyals ($1.6 billion) for private sector participation, a tourism chief said on

REUTERS NEXT-Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion
Economy

Santander had $55 million debt exposure to First Brands, US court document shows

Spanish bank Santander had debt exposure to bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group of at least $55 million by the end of September, a U.S. court document, seen by Reuters,

Santander had $55 million debt exposure to First Brands, US court document shows
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First Brands bankruptcy sparks sharp outflow from US loan funds

U.S. loan funds are seeing sharp outflows this month as the bankruptcy of First Brands Group raises concerns over opaque financing and the robustness of

First Brands bankruptcy sparks sharp outflow from US loan funds
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Gabon not planning debt restructuring, focused on growth - vice president

Gabon is not considering a debt restructuring or reprofiling, and is in the process of rebasing its calculations of GDP, which will make its debt-to-GDP ratio more

Gabon not planning debt restructuring, focused on growth - vice president
Business|Economy|Food

Apollo explores sale of Hispanic food retailer Heritage Grocers Group, sources say

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management is looking to sell its Hispanic grocery chain Heritage Grocers Group, which could fetch roughly $1.5 billion, as fear of

Apollo explores sale of Hispanic food retailer Heritage Grocers Group, sources say
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trade with Africa not a game of Minecraft, says Nigerian minister

Rich countries should not approach trade with

Trade with Africa not a game of Minecraft, says Nigerian minister
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Meta to cut around 600 roles in Superintelligence Labs AI unit

Meta is cutting around 600 positions out of the several thousand roles in its Superintelligence Labs, the Facebook owner said on Wednesday as it looks to make its artificial intelligence

Meta to cut around 600 roles in Superintelligence Labs AI unit
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London stocks climb as inflation data spurs rate cut bets; Barclays gains on share buyback

London stocks rose for a third straight day on Wednesday as investors ramped up bets on interest rate cuts from the Bank of England after data showed that inflation had unexpectedly held

London stocks climb as inflation data spurs rate cut bets; Barclays gains on share buyback
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Hilton trims 2025 revenue growth outlook on ebbing US travel demand

Hilton Worldwide cut its 2025 room revenue growth forecast due to softness in U.S. travel demand, but its shares rallied as the company boosted its expectations for new

Hilton trims 2025 revenue growth outlook on ebbing US travel demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CME beats profit estimates, eyes retail push

Derivatives exchange CME Group beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, as lower expenses helped counter a decline in trading volumes across

CME beats profit estimates, eyes retail push
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Subprime lender PrimaLend Capital Partners files for bankruptcy protection

Subprime lender PrimaLend Capital Partners filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, in another sign that low-income consumers in the United States are under strain.

Subprime lender PrimaLend Capital Partners files for bankruptcy protection
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Crypto trading firm FalconX to buy 21shares in ETF push

FalconX said on Wednesday it would buy crypto investment management firm 21shares for an undisclosed amount, as the digital assets trading firm

Crypto trading firm FalconX to buy 21shares in ETF push
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Lacklustre earnings nudge European shares lower; L'Oreal, Hermes decline

European shares nudged lower on Wednesday, after two sessions of gains, as a flurry of lacklustre earnings from major firms including French cosmetics

Lacklustre earnings nudge European shares lower; L'Oreal, Hermes decline
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's foreign minister resigns days before midterm vote

Argentina's Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein has presented his resignation, Argentina's presidential office said on Wednesday, marking the second departure from that role

Argentina's foreign minister resigns days before midterm vote
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses

Trump ‘retired’ a database tracking the most expensive weather disasters. Now it’s back — and finding over $100B in losses
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing for a visit to the United States by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month

Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say
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Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms

Britain’s antitrust watchdog has targeted Google and Apple for their “strategic” roles in mobile ecosystems, opening the door for regulators to impose changes to their business practices to improve competition

Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|World

Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What's behind the losses?

Less than a day after gold soared to another record high, prices for the precious metal plunged — marking the biggest sell-off in years

Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What's behind the losses?
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Charter lays off around 1,200 employees to streamline corporate roles, source says

Cable giant Charter Communications is laying off close to 1,200 employees, or just over 1% of its 95,000-person workforce, a source familiar with the matter told

Charter lays off around 1,200 employees to streamline corporate roles, source says
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US banks' surge in loans to private creditors may pose risks, Moody's says

U.S. banks' loans to private credit providers have surged to nearly $300 billion, Moody's said in a report on Tuesday, and the ratings agency warned that smaller lenders could face

US banks' surge in loans to private creditors may pose risks, Moody's says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

US chemical firms set for another weak quarter on China-led supply glut, tariffs

U.S. chemical companies are likely to post another quarter of subdued earnings as tariffs, weak industrial demand and Chinese overcapacity squeeze margins and sentiment

US chemical firms set for another weak quarter on China-led supply glut, tariffs
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU leaders want option to weaken new climate target in future, draft shows

European Union leaders want a revision clause in the bloc's new climate change target, potentially allowing them to weaken it in future, draft conclusions for a

EU leaders want option to weaken new climate target in future, draft shows
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From FOMO to fear of margin calls: gold's wild ride enters new stage

Gold's remarkable rise has moved into a new phase with the swelling influence of speculators bringing greater volatility yet market players are sticking with

From FOMO to fear of margin calls: gold's wild ride enters new stage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

TI shares slide as bleak outlook signals prolonged chip market slump

Shares of Texas Instruments fell 6% on Wednesday, after the chipmaker's downbeat fourth-quarter profit and revenue outlook deepened worries over a drawn-

TI shares slide as bleak outlook signals prolonged chip market slump
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Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

The head of the United Nations said on Wednesday that the global trade system was facing major challenges due to tariffs, with developing countries worst

Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief
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Chubb's third-quarter profit jumps on lower catastrophe losses, higher investment returns

Insurance company

Chubb's third-quarter profit jumps on lower catastrophe losses, higher investment returns
Business|Economy|Technology

Ford recalls 1.4 million US vehicles over faulty rear-view cameras

Ford said on Wednesday it is recalling nearly 1.45 million older vehicles in the U.S. due to faulty rear-view cameras and will extend warranty coverage on

Ford recalls 1.4 million US vehicles over faulty rear-view cameras
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Britain takes aim at Apple and Google's dominance in smartphones

Britain on Wednesday moved to loosen the grip of Apple and Google in smartphones by designating them as having "strategic market status", giving it the power to demand

Britain takes aim at Apple and Google's dominance in smartphones
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AT&T tops subscriber estimates as bundled plans, iPhone promotions lift demand

AT&T added more wireless subscribers than expected in the third quarter, as bundled plans and heavy promotions around the latest iPhone launch helped it attract

AT&T tops subscriber estimates as bundled plans, iPhone promotions lift demand
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New UN forum aims to tackle developing economies' debt issues

A new U.N.-supported forum designed to help tackle the most pressing debt issues across emerging economies was launched on Wednesday

New UN forum aims to tackle developing economies' debt issues
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Grounded paychecks: 60,000 air safety workers tighten belts as US shutdown drags on

The 60,000 men and women responsible for keeping American skies safe have gone unpaid throughout the government shutdown.

Grounded paychecks: 60,000 air safety workers tighten belts as US shutdown drags on
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Netflix's blockbuster run loses spark amid valuation jitters

By Kritika Lamba and Kanchana Chakravarty -Netflix shares fell more than 10% on Wednesday, as the streaming giant's outlook for the coming quarter left investors nonplussed despite a strong line-up of

Netflix's blockbuster run loses spark amid valuation jitters
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Northern Trust profit beats estimates on higher fees, interest

Northern Trust beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Wednesday as it earned higher fees after rallying markets boosted the value of its underlying assets.

Northern Trust profit beats estimates on higher fees, interest
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Gold miners set for bumper profits after bullion's record rally

Gold miners are on track to deliver stellar third-quarter earnings, fueled by a record rally in bullion prices, with investors watching for updates on the

Gold miners set for bumper profits after bullion's record rally
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European luxury groups hedge bets on predicting China comeback

Europe's luxury companies from LVMH to Hermes and L'Oreal are tentatively pointing to signs of a revival in China, but are also

European luxury groups hedge bets on predicting China comeback
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US Fed floats plan with smaller capital hikes for big banks, Bloomberg News reports

The Federal Reserve has shown other U.S. regulators the outlines of a revised plan that would dramatically relax a Biden-era bank capital proposal for Wall Street's largest lenders,

US Fed floats plan with smaller capital hikes for big banks, Bloomberg News reports
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Ukraine resists EU conditions on loan backed by frozen Russian assets

Ukraine is urging European countries not to limit its use of a proposed $163 billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets, arguing that it needs to be able to

Ukraine resists EU conditions on loan backed by frozen Russian assets
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Volkswagen warns workers of potential stoppages as chip crunch looms

Volkswagen told workers on Wednesday it cannot rule out production stoppages due to supply chain issues, in a sign of how a dispute over Dutch

Volkswagen warns workers of potential stoppages as chip crunch looms
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Beyond Meat shares soar as retail traders spark 'meme stock' euphoria

Beyond Meat's highly shorted shares jumped more than 60% on Wednesday, fueled by a fresh wave of buying among retail traders who

Beyond Meat shares soar as retail traders spark 'meme stock' euphoria
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Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'

Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity

Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'
Business|Economy|Interview

Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work

Dubai real estate developer Emaar has not been approached for any post-war Gaza reconstruction work and would not be inclined to do any, said its founder and

Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work
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Moody's raises annual earnings forecasts on strong issuance activity, analytics strength

Ratings agency Moody's raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Wednesday, on the back of strong momentum in its analytics unit and robust bond issuance activity. 

Moody's raises annual earnings forecasts on strong issuance activity, analytics strength
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Super-warming methane gas is being tackled too slowly, UN says ahead of COP30

Almost 90% of satellite-detected methane leaks flagged to governments and oil and gas companies are not being acknowledged, the UN said Wednesday ahead of the

Super-warming methane gas is being tackled too slowly, UN says ahead of COP30
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China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says

A small group of countries led by China and Russia has repeatedly tried to block funding for human rights-related work at the United Nations over a five-year period,

China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says
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Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation

Russia has no plans to seize any European assets, including companies and banks, but will consider its position if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian

Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation
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Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Peru's President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime.

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime
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A significant group of Americans are falling behind on their car payments - an economic warning sign

A significant group of Americans are falling behind on their car payments - an economic warning sign

A significant group of Americans are falling behind on their car payments - an economic warning sign
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Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

While a recent executive order directed the Department of Commerce to elevate this office, budgetary actions threaten it.

Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight
Business|Economy|Health

More and more workers are using weight loss drugs. It’s costing their employers a fortune

More and more workers are using weight loss drugs. It’s costing their employers a fortune

More and more workers are using weight loss drugs. It’s costing their employers a fortune
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ECB to pause rates at least until 2027 on steady inflation and growth outlook

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU -The European Central Bank has finished cutting interest rates as inflation holds around its 2% target and the economy marches steadily on, according to a growing majority

ECB to pause rates at least until 2027 on steady inflation and growth outlook
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Gold recoils and Netflix disappoints

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Gold's stellar climb this year has hit the buffers and streaming giant Netflix

Gold recoils and Netflix disappoints
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Dutch election tests appetite for far-right government under Wilders

A national election in the Netherlands next week presents voters with a choice between doubling down on far-right leader Geert Wilders to stop immigration, or

Dutch election tests appetite for far-right government under Wilders
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

New Mexico villages face flooded homes, poisoned wells years after wildfire

Three muddy torrents rage through Victoria Lovato's northern New Mexico ranch when it rains hard, born of the state's biggest ever wildfire that burned

New Mexico villages face flooded homes, poisoned wells years after wildfire
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Teck beats profit forecast on higher metals prices, Anglo merger on track

Teck Resources beat third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, lifted by higher copper and zinc prices, even as production at its Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile remained constrained

Teck beats profit forecast on higher metals prices, Anglo merger on track
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Global investors like the new-look Japan government, for now

Global money managers are circling back to Japan's stock and debt markets, drawn by the promises of its new

Global investors like the new-look Japan government, for now
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|World

Emerging markets propel Durex maker Reckitt past sales expectations

Consumer goods group Reckitt beat expectations for third-quarter like-for-like net sales growth on Wednesday, boosted by strength in emerging

Emerging markets propel Durex maker Reckitt past sales expectations
Business|Economy|World

Russia's small businesses cry foul over war economy tax hikes

Russia's new wave of tax hikes, designed to mobilise state finances as the war in Ukraine grinds on, is set to hit one in 10 small business

Russia's small businesses cry foul over war economy tax hikes
Business|Economy|Health

Novo Nordisk shares fall as top investor drives board overhaul

Shares of Novo Nordisk fell around 3% on Wednesday, extending their losses from a day earlier, after the Wegovy maker's top investor proposed a sweeping board overhaul.

Novo Nordisk shares fall as top investor drives board overhaul
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to crypto

So far this year, billions of dollars have flowed into companies that have reinvented themselves by making the buying and holding of cryptocurrency their main focus

Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to crypto
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Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that the European Union is discussing possible initiatives regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, but any

Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful
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UK house prices rise 3.0% year-on-year in August

Average house prices in the United Kingdom in August were 3.0% higher than a year earlier, down from an upwardly revised annual increase of 3.2% in July, the Office for National

UK house prices rise 3.0% year-on-year in August
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Jaguar Land Rover hack cost UK economy an estimated $2.5 billion, report says

The hack of Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata Motors, cost the British economy an estimated 1.9 billion pounds ($2.55 billion) and affected over 5,000

Jaguar Land Rover hack cost UK economy an estimated $2.5 billion, report says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans

As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including U.S. pickups, soybeans and gas, to

Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans
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EU members should keep exclusive jurisdiction on national security, Italy PM says

Member states of the European Union must preserve exclusive jurisdiction on national security matters, the Italian prime minister said on Wednesday, as Rome faces scrutiny from

EU members should keep exclusive jurisdiction on national security, Italy PM says
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Re-opening of Khartoum airport delayed after drone strikes

The planned reopening of Sudan's main airport in Khartoum after a two-and-a-half year shutdown was delayed on Wednesday after drone attacks in the morning and on Tuesday, an airline source

Re-opening of Khartoum airport delayed after drone strikes
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Swiss National Bank expects slight increase in inflation

Swiss inflation is likely to rise slightly in the coming quarters, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Wednesday, with economic indicators pointing to stable

Swiss National Bank expects slight increase in inflation
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Morocco's annual inflation rises to 0.4% in September

Morocco's annual inflation, measured by the consumer price index, rose to 0.4% in September from 0.3% a month earlier, the North African country's statistics agency said on Wednesday.

Morocco's annual inflation rises to 0.4% in September
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Nearly a year after truce, women in south Lebanon say war never ended

Nearly a year after a truce was meant to bring calm to Lebanon's border with Israel, tens of thousands of people have not yet returned to

Nearly a year after truce, women in south Lebanon say war never ended
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Want a KPop Demon Hunters toy this holiday? Wait until next year, say toymakers

By Arriana McLymore and Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK -Fans of Netflix's runaway hit "KPop Demon Hunters" will only be able to get their hands on branded toys well after the key holiday shopping season, a

Want a KPop Demon Hunters toy this holiday? Wait until next year, say toymakers
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Sterling falls after UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady

The British pound dipped against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday, after the annual rate of Britain's consumer price inflation unexpectedly held steady in

Sterling falls after UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US shipbuilders, ports take knock-on hit from Trump assault on offshore wind

U.S. shipbuilders and port operators are getting hit in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s campaign to wipe out the offshore wind industry, suffering hundreds of

US shipbuilders, ports take knock-on hit from Trump assault on offshore wind
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Planes, prayers, and a golden Buddha: Inside Cambodia’s $2 billion-dollar airport gamble

Planes, prayers, and a golden Buddha: Inside Cambodia’s $2 billion-dollar airport gamble

Planes, prayers, and a golden Buddha: Inside Cambodia’s $2 billion-dollar airport gamble
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Indonesia's central bank pauses rate cuts, flags more easing

Indonesia's central bank unexpectedly kept key interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, pausing after three successive cuts, as policymakers

Indonesia's central bank pauses rate cuts, flags more easing
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon

South Africa's headline inflation rate edged up in September, but the increase was smaller than expected and economists said they thought the central bank could restart

South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon
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The benefits of keeping your investing life simple

The benefits of keeping your investing life simple

The benefits of keeping your investing life simple
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Gold’s frenzied rally ends with largest sell-off in over a decade

Gold’s frenzied rally ends with largest sell-off in over a decade

Gold’s frenzied rally ends with largest sell-off in over a decade
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Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protesters

An immigration enforcement sweep targeting vendors on New York City’s famed Canal Street turned chaotic Tuesday afternoon, as bystanders and protesters confronted federal agents and tried to block their path

Immigration agents conducting sweep on NYC's famed Canal Street confronted by protesters
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How has the federal government shutdown affected your wallet?

How has the federal government shutdown affected your wallet?

How has the federal government shutdown affected your wallet?
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UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. has unexpectedly held steady in the year to September, according to official figures released Wednesday

UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut
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SSAB beats earnings forecast, calls for end to cheap Asian steel imports

Swedish steelmaker SSAB's earnings grew more than expected in the third quarter, helped by a so far limited tariff impact and despite a cautious mood in the European

SSAB beats earnings forecast, calls for end to cheap Asian steel imports
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UK investors add to BoE rate cut bets as inflation unexpectedly holds at 3.8%

Investors added to their bets on Bank of England interest rate cuts at the end of this year after data on Wednesday showed Britain's consumer price inflation and a key underlying

UK investors add to BoE rate cut bets as inflation unexpectedly holds at 3.8%
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UK inflation holds at 3.8% in surprise boost for Reeves and BoE

British inflation unexpectedly held steady in September, raising the prospect of a Bank of England interest rate cut this year and offering

UK inflation holds at 3.8% in surprise boost for Reeves and BoE
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Japan's new PM is preparing large economic stimulus to tackle inflation, sources say

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle

Japan's new PM is preparing large economic stimulus to tackle inflation, sources say
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Adidas raises full-year profit outlook as it rides out Trump tariff impact

Germany's Adidas on Tuesday raised its operating profit guidance for the full year, saying it successfully mitigated part of

Adidas raises full-year profit outlook as it rides out Trump tariff impact
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy

Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week

Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy
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Novo's board bust-up to sharpen drugmaker's focus on US consumers

Boardroom drama at Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk has laid bare the company's biggest challenge: how to better tap into America's mass market for weight-

Novo's board bust-up to sharpen drugmaker's focus on US consumers
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Heineken to sell less beer in 2025 as demand falters

Dutch brewer Heineken warned on Wednesday its 2025 beer sales would fall as macroeconomic challenges worsened, further downgrading its volume guidance from the

Heineken to sell less beer in 2025 as demand falters
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China overtakes US as Germany's top trading partner

China overtook the U.S. as Germany's largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025,

China overtakes US as Germany's top trading partner
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HBO Max hikes prices in US for second time in less than 18 months

Warner Bros.

HBO Max hikes prices in US for second time in less than 18 months
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Inflation will wipe away UK's rate-cut bets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee All eyes will be on the release of British consumer price figures later on Wednesday, where a hotter-than-expected print is likely

Inflation will wipe away UK's rate-cut bets
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Trump administration plans new probe into global drug pricing, FT reports

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing a new probe into drug pricing practices among U.S. trading partners, a move that would lay the ground for fresh tariffs, the Financial

Trump administration plans new probe into global drug pricing, FT reports
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Column-BNP Paribas genocide verdict sets stage for appeal on multiple grounds

When a federal jury in Manhattan on Friday found French bank BNP Paribas liable for aiding Sudan’s genocidal regime by providing banking services that violated American

Column-BNP Paribas genocide verdict sets stage for appeal on multiple grounds
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Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say

Rio Tinto is exploring a potential asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco that would trim the Chinese investor's 11% stake, freeing

Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
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Hermes sees "very slight" China improvement as Q3 sales rise 9.6%

Birkin bag maker Hermes signalled a slight improvement in key market China as it reported a 9.6% rise in third quarter sales on Wednesday, outpacing peers as rich shoppers splashed

Hermes sees "very slight" China improvement as Q3 sales rise 9.6%
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Airbus opens second jet assembly line in China as it targets production growth

Airbus said on Wednesday it had opened a second assembly line in China, increasing manufacturing capacity for its best-selling A320neo family of single-aisle jets.

Airbus opens second jet assembly line in China as it targets production growth
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UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns

A landmark U.N. cybercrime agreement aimed at curbing offences that cost the global economy trillions of dollars annually is set to be signed by representatives

UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns
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BOJ poised to hike interest rates in Q4, majority of economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate in either October or December, a majority of economists said in a Reuters poll, while nearly 96% of them expect

BOJ poised to hike interest rates in Q4, majority of economists say: Reuters poll
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DBS expects Singapore GDP to double by 2040, Singapore dollar parity with greenback

DBS Group Research on Wednesday said it expects Singapore's gross domestic product to double by 2040, with the state's benchmark Straits Times Index nearing

DBS expects Singapore GDP to double by 2040, Singapore dollar parity with greenback
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Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite

Iran's economy is at risk of simultaneous hyperinflation and severe recession, officials and analysts say, as clerical rulers scramble to preserve stability with

Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite
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Thailand monetary policy should remain accommodative, central bank minutes show

The Bank of Thailand will keep monetary policy accommodative to support an economic recovery and remains ready to adjust policy settings as needed, the minutes of the central bank's

Thailand monetary policy should remain accommodative, central bank minutes show
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India nears deal to slash US tariffs on Indian imports to 15%-16%, Mint reports

India and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15% to 16% from 50%, India's Mint reported on Wednesday citing

India nears deal to slash US tariffs on Indian imports to 15%-16%, Mint reports
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Youth anger in Ivory Coast as the 83-year-old president seeks a fourth term

Another Africa election this weekend will showcase the tension between a longtime leader and frustrated youth

Youth anger in Ivory Coast as the 83-year-old president seeks a fourth term
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Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags

An investor group that includes Jana Partners and NFL player Travis Kelce says it has built up one of the largest ownership stakes in Six Flags Entertainment and plans to press the company's leadership on ways to improve the struggling amusement park operator's business

Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags
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OpenAI launches AI browser Atlas in latest challenge to Google

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a long-anticipated artificial intelligence-powered web browser built around its popular chatbot, in a direct challenge

OpenAI launches AI browser Atlas in latest challenge to Google
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Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey

Turkey’s ties to Hamas, once a liability in Washington, have turned into a geopolitical asset.

Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
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Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting

The elite Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party will undergo the highest personnel turnover since 2017 during a key meeting this week, after eight

Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting
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Japan's exports snap four-month slump as weak yen offsets US tariff hit

Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September due to a boost from a weak yen, although U.S. shipments continued to fall despite lower U.S.

Japan's exports snap four-month slump as weak yen offsets US tariff hit
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South Korean negotiators visit US to resolve sticking points in trade talks

Senior South Korean officials will visit Washington on Wednesday for urgent discussions aimed at finalising a tariff deal that has been on hold over details tied to a $350 billion

South Korean negotiators visit US to resolve sticking points in trade talks
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Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency has withdrawn from consideration after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
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Anthropic, Google in talks on cloud deal worth tens of billions, Bloomberg News reports

AI startup Anthropic is in talks with Google to secure additional computing power valued in the high tens of billions of dollars, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar

Anthropic, Google in talks on cloud deal worth tens of billions, Bloomberg News reports
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Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?

Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have

Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?
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Trump nominee to lead federal watchdog drops bid in face of Republican pushback

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to lead a federal watchdog agency, Paul Ingrassia, has dropped out of consideration for the role, Ingrassia said on social media on Tuesday.

Trump nominee to lead federal watchdog drops bid in face of Republican pushback
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Vale sees 2025 iron ore output at top range after strongest quarter since 2018

Brazilian miner Vale reported on Tuesday its highest quarterly iron ore production since 2018, and said it is on track to reach

Vale sees 2025 iron ore output at top range after strongest quarter since 2018
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The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on

Senate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown

The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on
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Bank Indonesia set to cut rates again as growth trumps rupiah concerns

Bank Indonesia (BI) will cut its key interest rate at its fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, taking it to 4.50%, as policymakers put greater weight on

Bank Indonesia set to cut rates again as growth trumps rupiah concerns
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Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now

President Donald Trump says his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is on hold because he doesn’t want it to be a “waste of time.”

Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now
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Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark
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Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade.

Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi
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Omnicom posts increase in quarterly revenue on advertising strength

Advertising firm Omnicom on Tuesday posted a 4% rise in third-quarter revenue, helped by continued growth in its media and advertising segment.

Omnicom posts increase in quarterly revenue on advertising strength
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GE Vernova to fully own Prolec JV for $5.28 billion in grid supply push

GE Vernova said on Tuesday it would pay $5.28 billion to buy the 50% stake it does not already own in transformer-maker Prolec GE as the artificial intelligence boom fuels grid equipment

GE Vernova to fully own Prolec JV for $5.28 billion in grid supply push
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US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices

President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores

US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
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Western Alliance profit rises on higher interest income, loan-loss fears eased

Western Alliance Bancorp reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as a rise in interest income and higher lending fees helped offset an increase in rainy day

Western Alliance profit rises on higher interest income, loan-loss fears eased
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Barbie-maker Mattel misses quarterly estimates on North America weakness, shares slump

Mattel missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, as retailers worried about an uncertain economic outlook delayed orders for "Barbie" and other toys,

Barbie-maker Mattel misses quarterly estimates on North America weakness, shares slump
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Peru's fiscal stability at risk as Congress pushes costly legislation, watchdog says

Peru's economy has long withstood political upheaval but recently approved legislation could threaten its stability, still seen as a "crown jewel," officials from an independent fiscal

Peru's fiscal stability at risk as Congress pushes costly legislation, watchdog says
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Netflix shares drop as Brazilian tax dispute hits earnings 

Netflix missed Wall Street's third-quarter earnings targets because of an unexpected expense from a Brazilian tax dispute while it offered a forecast a touch

Netflix shares drop as Brazilian tax dispute hits earnings 
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Trump administration plans to distribute farmer aid amid shutdown

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to distribute billions in aid for farmers and reopen some activities of the U.S.

Trump administration plans to distribute farmer aid amid shutdown
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Activist investor Jana teams up with NFL's Travis Kelce to pressure Six Flags

Activist investor Jana Partners has teamed up with football star Travis Kelce to push Six Flags Entertainment to improve its marketing and customer

Activist investor Jana teams up with NFL's Travis Kelce to pressure Six Flags
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Airbus, Thales and Leonardo near deal on merger of European space businesses, FT reports

European aerospace groups Airbus, Thales and Leonardo are nearing an agreement on the merger of their space businesses, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo near deal on merger of European space businesses, FT reports
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Arizona sues over Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Democrats’ newest congresswoman

Arizona sues over Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Democrats’ newest congresswoman

Arizona sues over Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in Democrats’ newest congresswoman
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L'Oreal flags first China growth in two years but misses sales forecast

French beauty conglomerate L'Oreal posted weaker-than-expected third-quarter growth on Tuesday, weighed down by its performance in North America, but it flagged

L'Oreal flags first China growth in two years but misses sales forecast
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Stellantis factory halted after aluminum plant fire, Bloomberg News reports

A Stellantis plant in Michigan will remain shut down for several weeks due to a shortage of key components, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Stellantis factory halted after aluminum plant fire, Bloomberg News reports
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Sachem Head says Entain's stock could double in a few years

Sachem Head Capital Management expects sports betting and gambling company Entain's shares could double in the coming years, fueled by increased demand and

Sachem Head says Entain's stock could double in a few years
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Trading Day: Stocks' momentum fades, gold plunges

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with the global momentum that had lifted Japanese and several other indices to new highs fizzling out, as investors

Trading Day: Stocks' momentum fades, gold plunges
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Wells Fargo CEO says credit is strong, sees no cracks in banking system

Credit among consumers and businesses remains strong, despite recent concerns about loan losses that have weighed on bank stocks, Wells Fargo CEO

Wells Fargo CEO says credit is strong, sees no cracks in banking system
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Stocks mostly flat but earnings a positive; gold drops 5%

Major stock indexes were mostly near flat on Tuesday, with upbeat results and forecasts from top U.S. companies providing some support, while gold prices

Stocks mostly flat but earnings a positive; gold drops 5%
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Meta in $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital for Louisiana data center

Meta has struck a $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to fund its biggest data center project globally, as large technology companies race to

Meta in $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital for Louisiana data center
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TI gives dour quarterly forecast as tariffs prolong analog chip recovery

Texas Instruments forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, stoking fears of a long road ahead for a full recovery in the analog

TI gives dour quarterly forecast as tariffs prolong analog chip recovery
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Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump is welcoming Senate Republicans for lunch at the White House

Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
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Toronto Blue Jays put Canadian stamp on America's pastime as relations with US remain bitter

The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the World Series and have a chance of claiming the championship of America’s pastime at a time when U.S.-Canada relations remain near historic lows

Toronto Blue Jays put Canadian stamp on America's pastime as relations with US remain bitter
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Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown

Netflix’s missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer’s latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown
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Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again

Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again

Swarms of Russian drones plunge parts of Ukraine into darkness, as Zelensky turns to Europe again
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US seeks 1 million barrels of oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The U.S.

US seeks 1 million barrels of oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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Wall Street ends mixed as earnings lift the Dow

U.S. stocks closed mixed with the Dow out front on Tuesday, as a string of solid earnings lured investors to industrials and capital goods.

Wall Street ends mixed as earnings lift the Dow
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JPMorgan Chase unveils new 60-story headquarters, reshaping New York City's skyline

JPMorgan Chase unveiled its new 60-story headquarters in New York City on Monday

JPMorgan Chase unveils new 60-story headquarters, reshaping New York City's skyline
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Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options

Warner Bros

Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options
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The Dow hits a record as 3M, Coca-Cola and other big US stocks climb

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record

The Dow hits a record as 3M, Coca-Cola and other big US stocks climb
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Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump

Progressive groups are launching an effort to reconnect with Latino voters to regain support in places where President Donald Trump has made inroads

Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser named U.S.-Saudi Business Council co-chair

The U.S.-Saudi Business Council has named Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser as U.S. co-chair of its board, representing the United States.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser named U.S.-Saudi Business Council co-chair
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UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request

A small contingent of British military planning officers has been sent to Israel to join a task force led by the United States to support stabilisation efforts in Gaza, the UK

UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request
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Merz, Macron, Meloni urge new EU drive to cut red tape

The leaders of 19 European Union countries have urged the bloc to launch a new drive to "review, reduce and restrain" legislation to make the EU more economically competitive,

Merz, Macron, Meloni urge new EU drive to cut red tape
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Beyond Meat shares soar on planned Walmart distribution

Shares of Beyond Meat leaped more than 80% in active trading on Tuesday after the U.S. plant-based meat maker announced plans to expand distribution into Walmart stores.

Beyond Meat shares soar on planned Walmart distribution
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Oil settles higher as investors focus on supply signals

Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday, bouncing off the previous session's five-month lows, as investors reassessed expectations of a looming glut and sought clarity

Oil settles higher as investors focus on supply signals
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Brazil government to resubmit part of fiscal measures to Congress after setback

Brazil's finance minister said the government plans to send Congress two separate bills with fiscal measures on Tuesday, reviving provisions that were previously

Brazil government to resubmit part of fiscal measures to Congress after setback
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Yen drops after Takaichi elected as Japan PM, dollar firms

The yen eased to a one-week low on Tuesday after hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's prime minister, with traders betting her government

Yen drops after Takaichi elected as Japan PM, dollar firms
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Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say

European nations are working with Ukraine on a new proposal for a ceasefire in Russia's war along current battle lines, four European diplomats said, mainly incorporating

Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say
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Ananym suggests Baker Hughes spin out its oil services equipment business

Ananym Capital would like to see energy and technolgy company Baker Hughes spin out its oil field services and equipment business, arguing such a step could

Ananym suggests Baker Hughes spin out its oil services equipment business
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Air New Zealand sees loss in first half of 2026

Air New Zealand on Wednesday forecast a loss before tax for the first half of fiscal 2026, citing higher engine lease costs and the absence of an expected revenue pickup from domestic and

Air New Zealand sees loss in first half of 2026
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Emails: State employee reached out to China's wealthiest man to gauge interest in Nashua property

Emails: State employee reached out to China's wealthiest man to gauge interest in Nashua property

Emails: State employee reached out to China's wealthiest man to gauge interest in Nashua property
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City set to vote on homeless encampments ordinance

City set to vote on homeless encampments ordinance

City set to vote on homeless encampments ordinance
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Adam Silver says he expects big raises for WNBA players in new CBA, and that they 'deserve it'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has expressed confidence that WNBA players and the league will agree on a new collective bargaining agreement

Adam Silver says he expects big raises for WNBA players in new CBA, and that they 'deserve it'
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Sacramento's Indian community celebrates Diwali as local businesses brace for the impact of increased tariffs

Sacramento's Indian community celebrates Diwali as local businesses brace for the impact of increased tariffs

Sacramento's Indian community celebrates Diwali as local businesses brace for the impact of increased tariffs
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As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown
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Trump's Colombia tariffs would flip US policy on drugs, trade

U.S.

Trump's Colombia tariffs would flip US policy on drugs, trade
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General strike, protests paralyse Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis

A general strike and tens of thousands of protesters brought the southern Tunisian city of Gabes to a standstill on Tuesday to back demands for the closure of a state

General strike, protests paralyse Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
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Senegal debt servicing projections for years ahead rise sharply, document shows

Senegal has raised its projections of debt service payments by about 3.2 trillion CFA francs ($5.8 billion) for the next three years in a revised

Senegal debt servicing projections for years ahead rise sharply, document shows
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CBP has processed nearly 24 million parcels that would have been duty-free since US ended de minimis exemption

U.S.

CBP has processed nearly 24 million parcels that would have been duty-free since US ended de minimis exemption
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Early consumer earnings make the wealth effect clear

Prominent consumer-facing companies Coke, 3M, General Motors and Philip Morris all flagged consumer resilience in their earnings reports on Tuesday -

Early consumer earnings make the wealth effect clear
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JPMorgan seeks to attract staff with $3 billion skyscraper in New York

JPMorgan Chase officially opened its new 60-story, $3 billion headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday as the bank hopes its modern amenities will help recruit

JPMorgan seeks to attract staff with $3 billion skyscraper in New York
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Blackstone, TPG to take medtech Hologic private for $18.3 billion

Private equity firms Blackstone and TPG on Tuesday said they will buy medical diagnostics firm Hologic for $18.3 billion including debt, in the largest

Blackstone, TPG to take medtech Hologic private for $18.3 billion
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Starboard's Smith says Tripadvisor should consider selling its restaurant booking platform

Starboard Value CEO Jeff Smith said Tuesday Tripadvisor should consider selling its restaurant booking platform TheFork and possibly the entire company.

Starboard's Smith says Tripadvisor should consider selling its restaurant booking platform
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Fluor shares gain on report of Starboard acquiring stake, urging NuScale holding review

Shares of Fluor Corp rose 2% on Tuesday after a Reuters report that activist investor Starboard Value took a nearly 5% stake aiming to unlock value

Fluor shares gain on report of Starboard acquiring stake, urging NuScale holding review
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Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governor’s races

Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill in the final stretch of their statewide campaigns for governor in Virginia and New Jersey

Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governor’s races
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'We want to take a different look': Task force convenes to determine future of Sisson Street dump

'We want to take a different look': Task force convenes to determine future of Sisson Street dump

'We want to take a different look': Task force convenes to determine future of Sisson Street dump
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Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister
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US-Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon

Donald Trump's backing of Australia's critical minerals will bring much-needed financial support to the industry, but experts say the U.S. president will have to

US-Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon
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Oklahoma City police remind public of new, upcoming law increasing DUI penalties

Oklahoma City police remind public of new, upcoming law increasing DUI penalties

Oklahoma City police remind public of new, upcoming law increasing DUI penalties
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Ukraine parliament amends 2025 budget, raises defence spending to wartime record

Ukraine's parliament voted on Tuesday to amend the country's budget for this year, raising defence spending to a record level as the war with Russia dragged on into

Ukraine parliament amends 2025 budget, raises defence spending to wartime record
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L'Oreal's $4.7 billion Kering beauty buy offers decades of potential

L'Oreal's $4.7 billion deal to buy cosmetic and fragrance brands from Kering gives the French conglomerate rare 50-year licences, including for Gucci, that are

L'Oreal's $4.7 billion Kering beauty buy offers decades of potential
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS

The British government on Tuesday removed Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group which spearheaded the Syrian rebel alliance that helped oust President Bashar al-Assad, from its list

UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS
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Ukraine and Middle East conflicts boost U.S. arms makers profits

Weapons makers Lockheed Martin and RTX predicted strong profits for the rest of this year on Tuesday as their results benefited from surging

Ukraine and Middle East conflicts boost U.S. arms makers profits
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Halliburton upbeat on international demand; cost cuts to save $400 million annually

Halliburton said on Tuesday it expected international oilfield revenue to rise in the fourth quarter as overall drilling activity remained steady, while projecting $400

Halliburton upbeat on international demand; cost cuts to save $400 million annually
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Philip Morris boosts Zyn sales in third quarter, but at a cost

The cost of Philip Morris' efforts to drive uptake of key nicotine pouch brand Zyn spooked investors on Tuesday, fuelling fears about future sales even after

Philip Morris boosts Zyn sales in third quarter, but at a cost
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OVHcloud's 2026 outlook disappoints market after 1-billion-euro revenue milestone

Europe's

OVHcloud's 2026 outlook disappoints market after 1-billion-euro revenue milestone
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European shares gain, French stocks at highs as investors focus on earnings

European shares closed slightly higher on Tuesday, following a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors assessed mixed corporate earnings, while

European shares gain, French stocks at highs as investors focus on earnings
Economy|Finance|Health|US

What Americans think about rising health care costs, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive

What Americans think about rising health care costs, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults' unemployment and AI labor disruptions

Citi Foundation is donating a half million dollars to each of 50 groups that provide digital literacy skills, technical training and career guidance for low-income youth around the world

Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults' unemployment and AI labor disruptions
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EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start

The European Commission proposed a further softening of the EU anti-deforestation law on Tuesday, relieving the reporting burden for many smallholders and

EU eases deforestation law for smallholders but keeps 2025 start
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Nutrien to shut down Trinidad nitrogen operations

World's top potash producer Nutrien said on Tuesday it has started a controlled shutdown of its Trinidad nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas facility, effective October 23.

Nutrien to shut down Trinidad nitrogen operations
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Cloud data firm Veeam to buy Securiti AI for $1.73 billion

Veeam Software has agreed to buy data privacy management software maker Securiti AI for about $1.73 billion, in a bid to tap customers seeking to safeguard and manage cloud data used in

Cloud data firm Veeam to buy Securiti AI for $1.73 billion
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Waller says Fed staff studying streamlined 'payment accounts'

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Waller says Fed staff studying streamlined 'payment accounts'
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Sudan pound suffers as de facto UAE flight ban hits gold exports

The Sudanese pound has shed nearly two-fifths of its value after a de facto embargo on flights from the army's wartime capital Port Sudan into the United Arab Emirates

Sudan pound suffers as de facto UAE flight ban hits gold exports
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UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has named Belgium's former Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to head the U.N.

UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency
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Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the U.S., saying "I wouldn't

Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
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Japan's Takaichi calls on BOJ to pursue inflation driven by wage gains

Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said on Tuesday she hoped the central bank would conduct monetary policy to sustainably achieve 2% inflation driven not

Japan's Takaichi calls on BOJ to pursue inflation driven by wage gains
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3M raises annual profit forecast amid margin expansion drive

Industrial conglomerate 3M on Tuesday raised annual profit forecast for the second time this year, bolstered by a shift toward higher-margin products and tighter cost

3M raises annual profit forecast amid margin expansion drive
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Coca-Cola results top estimates as zero-sugar, smaller pack sizes boost sales

Coca-Cola's third-quarter results exceeded Wall Street's expectations on resilient demand for its zero-sugar drinks and Fairlife in the U.S., and

Coca-Cola results top estimates as zero-sugar, smaller pack sizes boost sales
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BNP struggles to dispel Sudan litigation concerns as shares drop

BNP Paribas sought to reassure investors on Tuesday that it faces limited exposure to a Sudan-related litigation, although analysts said there was continued

BNP struggles to dispel Sudan litigation concerns as shares drop
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GM boosts full-year outlook as it foresees a smaller impact from tariffs and 3Q results top Street

General Motors anticipates a smaller impact from tariffs and is boosting its full-year adjusted earnings forecast as its third-quarter performance topped Wall Street’s expectations

GM boosts full-year outlook as it foresees a smaller impact from tariffs and 3Q results top Street
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Nasdaq CEO sees robust IPO market amid shutdown; profit tops on higher trading

Nasdaq beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Tuesday as persistent volatility boosted trading volumes, with its top executive signaling sustained

Nasdaq CEO sees robust IPO market amid shutdown; profit tops on higher trading
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Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering a political glass ceiling for women and

Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn
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Elevance flags higher costs in Medicaid business in 2026, shares retreat

Elevance Health said on Tuesday it expects elevated medical costs in its Medicaid business to persist into the next year and possibly subside only in 2027.

Elevance flags higher costs in Medicaid business in 2026, shares retreat
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Euro zone bond yields resume last week's downward shift

Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Tuesday, moving in line with U.S.

Euro zone bond yields resume last week's downward shift
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Syria hopes for full lifting of US sanctions in coming months

Syria hopes U.S. sanctions will be fully lifted in the coming months and has started the process of restructuring billions of dollars of debt amassed during Bashar al-

Syria hopes for full lifting of US sanctions in coming months
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GE Aerospace boosts earnings forecast as air traffic stabilizes

GE Aerospace raised its earnings forecast for this year on Tuesday, and said a stabilization in air traffic has brightened the company's outlook

GE Aerospace boosts earnings forecast as air traffic stabilizes
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Warner Bros. Discovery puts itself up for sale, citing interest from ‘multiple’ suitors

Warner Bros. Discovery puts itself up for sale, citing interest from ‘multiple’ suitors

Warner Bros. Discovery puts itself up for sale, citing interest from ‘multiple’ suitors
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Premium drinks and mini cans help Coca-Cola boost third quarter results despite tepid demand

The Coca-Cola Co. said sales of premium beverages and mini cans helped boost its third quarter results despite tepid demand in the U.S. and elsewhere

Premium drinks and mini cans help Coca-Cola boost third quarter results despite tepid demand
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Amazon’s global outage exposes major vulnerabilities to American life

Amazon’s global outage exposes major vulnerabilities to American life

Amazon’s global outage exposes major vulnerabilities to American life
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Fitch expects South Africa to set 3% inflation target in November

Fitch Ratings expects South Africa to announce a revised 3% inflation target during November's medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS), a senior analyst

Fitch expects South Africa to set 3% inflation target in November
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Uganda sets general election for January 15

Uganda's electoral commission on Tuesday gave January 15 as the date for the country's general election, at which octogenarian President Yoweri Museveni will seek to extend his rule

Uganda sets general election for January 15
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India's infrastructure output growth slows to three-month low in September

India's infrastructure output grew at its slowest pace in three months in September, weighed by a decline in coal, natural gas and refinery products.

India's infrastructure output growth slows to three-month low in September
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European logistics firms face impact from falling freight rates

European shipping and logistics firms are under pressure heading into third-quarter earnings season, as analysts trim profit forecasts to reflect

European logistics firms face impact from falling freight rates
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Lockheed Martin lifts 2025 forecasts on robust defense demand

U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin raised its 2025 forecast for revenue and profit on Tuesday, driven by sustained demand for its fighter jets and

Lockheed Martin lifts 2025 forecasts on robust defense demand
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U.S. official made clear that decision on tariffs is Trump's, Colombia says

A meeting on Monday night between Colombia President Gustavo Petro, U.S. charge d'affaires John McNamara and Colombia's recalled ambassador to the U.S.

U.S. official made clear that decision on tariffs is Trump's, Colombia says
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Azerbaijan lifts curbs on cargo transit to Armenia in sign of growing peace

Azerbaijan has removed all restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia, President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday, in a

Azerbaijan lifts curbs on cargo transit to Armenia in sign of growing peace
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Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was voted in by parliament as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, emulating her hero, Britain's late leader Margaret

Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier
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From Time Inc to Discovery: Warner Bros sale plan puts spotlight on checkered M&A history

Warner Bros Discovery is considering a possible outright sale of itself due to interest from several potential buyers, it said on Tuesday, even as it moves forward with a previously

From Time Inc to Discovery: Warner Bros sale plan puts spotlight on checkered M&A history
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US Fed to trim rates twice more this year; 2026 rate path very unclear

The Federal Reserve will lower its key interest rate by 25 basis points next week and again in December, according to a Reuters poll of economists who remain

US Fed to trim rates twice more this year; 2026 rate path very unclear
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Pultegroup posts lower Q3 profit, warns tariffs to lift build costs in 2026

Homebuilder Pultegroup on Tuesday posted a 16% fall in third-quarter profit as buyer incentives squeezed margins, and warned that tariffs could add roughly $1,500 per

Pultegroup posts lower Q3 profit, warns tariffs to lift build costs in 2026
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Canada's inflation rate rises in September on smaller drop in gasoline prices

Canada's annual inflation rate increased to 2.4% in September, mainly led by a smaller decline in gasoline prices on a yearly basis when compared with the

Canada's inflation rate rises in September on smaller drop in gasoline prices
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Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow

A review of countries’ new climate pledges shows who is leading efforts to protect the climate their economies were built on and who is sliding.

Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
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API reverses course on E15 gasoline bill, calls for regulatory fixes

The American Petroleum Institute said on Tuesday it opposes legislation to expand year-round sales of E15 gasoline, a reversal that underscores deepening tensions between

API reverses course on E15 gasoline bill, calls for regulatory fixes
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Growth at a cost: Tesla's cheaper EVs might revive sales but squeeze profit

The profitability of Tesla's so-called affordable new cars will be in focus when the electric vehicle maker reports quarterly results on

Growth at a cost: Tesla's cheaper EVs might revive sales but squeeze profit
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Goldman Sachs sets up private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia

Goldman Sachs is setting up a private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia, it said on Tuesday, as it boosts its offer in the Middle East to serve a growing number of high net worth

Goldman Sachs sets up private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia
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USAID cuts had 'severe impact' on Somalia's economy, says development bank chief

The closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development earlier this year hit Somalia's economy and tax revenues, the head of the country's development bank said on Tuesday.

USAID cuts had 'severe impact' on Somalia's economy, says development bank chief
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Italy's Meloni marks three years in power, embracing stability over growth

Three years after winning power, Giorgia Meloni has consolidated her position at the helm of Italian politics, defying the economic headwinds and international

Italy's Meloni marks three years in power, embracing stability over growth
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AI-driven ATMs target sceptical Russians to cash in their gold

Financial tech firms are using AI to try to persuade Russians to cash in their gold at automated machines, although despite this year's more

AI-driven ATMs target sceptical Russians to cash in their gold
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Earnings wave checks trade and shutdown hopes

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets While U.S. and world markets got a bounce to start the week, spurred by

Earnings wave checks trade and shutdown hopes
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Swiss exports to US surge in September as pharma shipments rise ahead of tariff threat

Swiss exports to the United States rebounded sharply in September, with pharmaceutical companies ramping up their shipments to get ahead of potential U.S. tariffs, government data

Swiss exports to US surge in September as pharma shipments rise ahead of tariff threat
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Northrop raises annual profit forecast on strong demand

Northrop Grumman raised its 2025 profit forecast for a second straight quarter on Tuesday, as the defense contractor expects continued demand for its

Northrop raises annual profit forecast on strong demand
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US government shutdown delays Unilever's Magnum ice cream spin-off

Consumer goods group Unilever is delaying the spin-off of its Magnum Ice Cream unit due to the U.S. government shutdown, it said on Tuesday,

US government shutdown delays Unilever's Magnum ice cream spin-off
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Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals

Goldman Sachs flagged mounting risks to global supply chains of rare earths and other critical minerals, emphasising China's dominance in mining and refining, and outlining

Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals
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Coca-Cola HBC buys control of Africa bottling business for $2.6 billion in expansion drive

Swiss-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC on Tuesday said it has agreed to buy a 75% stake in its African counterpart for $2.6 billion, creating the world's second-largest Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola HBC buys control of Africa bottling business for $2.6 billion in expansion drive
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RTX raises 2025 forecast as strong demand offsets tariff worries

Aerospace and defense giant RTX raised its full-year profit and revenue forecast on Tuesday, as rising demand for its missiles and aftermarket services

RTX raises 2025 forecast as strong demand offsets tariff worries
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Novo Nordisk fights to keep Medicaid paying for weight-loss drugs

Novo Nordisk, which lobbied to win Medicaid reimbursement for its obesity drug Wegovy, is fighting to keep that coverage as some U.S. states struggle with the

Novo Nordisk fights to keep Medicaid paying for weight-loss drugs
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Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline

Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could

Concerned carmakers race to beat China's rare earths deadline
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Belize signs 'safe third country' agreement as part of Trump's immigration crackdown

The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States

Belize signs 'safe third country' agreement as part of Trump's immigration crackdown
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Fall in China's exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears

China's exports of rare earth magnets fell in September, reigniting fears that the world's top supplier could wield its dominance over a component key for U.S. defence

Fall in China's exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears
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Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured − here’s what to do before the next fire

Paying attention to the sticker price doesn’t always result in the best insurance coverage.

Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured − here’s what to do before the next fire
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The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We've got tips on how to cut down

Wasted food is a financial and environmental bummer

The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We've got tips on how to cut down
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Taiwan's APEC representative to seek 'proactive' exchanges with other leaders at summit

Taiwan's representative to next week's APEC summit in South Korea said on Tuesday he will seek "proactive" exchanges with other participating leaders at one of the few international

Taiwan's APEC representative to seek 'proactive' exchanges with other leaders at summit
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General Motors lifts forecast as tariff outlook improves, shares surge 8%

General Motors lifted its financial outlook for the year and slightly lowered its expected hit from tariffs, as the automaker awaits expected relief on

General Motors lifts forecast as tariff outlook improves, shares surge 8%
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Why is inflation so high in the UK?

Britain's inflation rate looks set to hit 4% in September in data due for release on Wednesday, the highest among the world's big rich economies and double the Bank of England's

Why is inflation so high in the UK?
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Netflix's ad, gaming bets in focus as investors seek clarity on pay-off

Netflix's $120 billion stock market rally this year faces a crucial test on Tuesday: proving that its costly investments into advertising and

Netflix's ad, gaming bets in focus as investors seek clarity on pay-off
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Chipmaker CXMT plans Shanghai listing with $42 billion valuation, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans an initial public offer in Shanghai as soon as the first quarter of

Chipmaker CXMT plans Shanghai listing with $42 billion valuation, sources say
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Korean Air quarterly cargo revenue slides as risks from tariffs hit international shipping

Korean Air <003490 KS> reported a drop in cargo revenue for the third quarter of its financial year, as the carrier saw increased risks from tariffs by the U.S. and

Korean Air quarterly cargo revenue slides as risks from tariffs hit international shipping
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Instant View: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

Conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote that handed her a majority in the lower house, pushing the benchmark

Instant View: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister
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European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines

Leaders of European nations, including Britain, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the European Union on Tuesday issued a joint statement setting out support for Ukraine and U.S.

European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines
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How companies are steering IPO plans amid US government shutdown

Companies looking to sidestep disruptions to their initial public offerings caused by the U.S. government shutdown can tap a provision that allows them to press ahead with

How companies are steering IPO plans amid US government shutdown
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Asian bond outflows in September hit 3-1/2-year high on slowdown concerns

Asian bonds experienced significant outflows in September, driven by a selloff in Indonesia amid rising fiscal and political concerns, alongside a broader slowdown in regional economic

Asian bond outflows in September hit 3-1/2-year high on slowdown concerns
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ECB's Lane flags dollar risk for banks amid tariff turmoil

Euro zone banks may come under pressure if U.S. dollar funding - the lifeblood of financial markets - were to dry up, the European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane said

ECB's Lane flags dollar risk for banks amid tariff turmoil
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Cable that broke in Lisbon rail crash was uncertified, report shows

The cable that snapped and caused a Lisbon funicular railcar to hurtle down a hill in September, killing 16 people, was not certified for use in passenger

Cable that broke in Lisbon rail crash was uncertified, report shows
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Japan's next finance minister could unsettle yen bears

The appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan's next finance minister on Tuesday could give markets cause to pause before pushing the yen too low,

Japan's next finance minister could unsettle yen bears
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The Latest: Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australian prime minister

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical minerals deal

The Latest: Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australian prime minister
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US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House

US and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
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Japan's Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote

Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the lower house vote to choose the next prime minister on Tuesday, clearing the way for her inauguration as the

Japan's Takaichi to become prime minister after winning lower house vote
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BOJ's Himino urges regulators to adapt to new financial realities

Global regulators must adapt to new realities in the financial system, such as an increasing ratio of assets held by non-bank financial institutions and the emergence

BOJ's Himino urges regulators to adapt to new financial realities
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Thai cabinet approves measures to boost domestic tourism

Thailand's cabinet has approved new incentives to boost domestic tourism, a finance ministry official said on Tuesday, as the government tries to revive a sluggish economy.

Thai cabinet approves measures to boost domestic tourism
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China's consumer subsidy scheme needs a rethink

Chinese doctor Lisa Zhu took full advantage of consumer goods subsidies this year, buying three air conditioners and a washing machine - the big-ticket spending

China's consumer subsidy scheme needs a rethink
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IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund, which raised its 2025 growth outlook for the Middle East and North Africa last week, has said that risks for the region are still

IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty
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UK borrowing overshoot keeps the heat on Reeves as budget looms

Britain's borrowing in the first half of the financial year was the highest on record except during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, keeping up the

UK borrowing overshoot keeps the heat on Reeves as budget looms
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Nikkei extends record rally as Japan makes history with first female PM

Japan's Nikkei share gauge closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by consumer stocks, after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi clinched a parliamentary vote to become the

Nikkei extends record rally as Japan makes history with first female PM
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Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda

The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-

Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
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Trump, Australia's Albanese sign critical minerals agreement to counter China

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Trump, Australia's Albanese sign critical minerals agreement to counter China
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Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone's guess

President Donald Trump is preparing for a significant trip to Asia, aiming to address international trade tensions

Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone's guess
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Canada offers tariff relief to some steel, aluminum products from US, China

Canada offered tariff relief on some steel and aluminum products imported from the U.S. and China, a government document showed, in efforts to help domestic businesses battered by a

Canada offers tariff relief to some steel, aluminum products from US, China
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Amazon cloud outage: online services hit, recovery uneven

An outage at Amazon's cloud computing unit was gradually easing on Monday, after disrupting many online services offered by banks, social media companies and businesses.

Amazon cloud outage: online services hit, recovery uneven
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How fast-moving de Meo secured L’Oreal deal to ease Kering’s strain

Kering's new CEO Luca de Meo didn’t take long to make his mark.

How fast-moving de Meo secured L’Oreal deal to ease Kering’s strain
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US business lobby urges Trump to end new curbs on exports to China

A lobbying group whose board includes U.S. firms like Oracle, Amazon.com and Exxon Mobil is urging the Trump administration to immediately suspend a rule it

US business lobby urges Trump to end new curbs on exports to China
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US CBO says orphan drug exemption could add $6 billion more to cost of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

The U.S.

US CBO says orphan drug exemption could add $6 billion more to cost of 'Big Beautiful Bill'
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Gold Reserve says fees totaling $170 million jeopardize Citgo auction

Toronto-listed miner Gold Reserve on Monday accused firms advising a U.S. court on the auction of Citgo Petroleum's parent of receiving some $170 million in fees

Gold Reserve says fees totaling $170 million jeopardize Citgo auction
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Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president

Investors welcomed the Bolivian presidential election win for centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz as markets reopened on Monday, but cautioned he now faces a major challenge

Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president
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Proxy firm Glass Lewis joins ISS in urging vote against Musk's $1 trillion pay package

Proxy firm Glass Lewis has recommended that Tesla shareholders vote against the proposed $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, days after ISS also urged investors to reject what might

Proxy firm Glass Lewis joins ISS in urging vote against Musk's $1 trillion pay package
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Some analysts see imminent Fed halt to balance sheet drawdown on rate turbulence

Some Wall Street analysts now believe the Federal Reserve will pull the plug on its long-running effort to shrink its balance sheet at the end of the month.

Some analysts see imminent Fed halt to balance sheet drawdown on rate turbulence
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General Dynamics gets $3.5 billion scout vehicle contract from Germany

General Dynamics said on Monday that its Europe unit has secured a contract for about 3 billion euros ($3.50 billion) to deliver next-generation reconnaissance vehicle for the German Army

General Dynamics gets $3.5 billion scout vehicle contract from Germany
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Trading Day: Another wave of 'buy the dip'

Wall Street and most global equity benchmarks rose sharply on Monday, as optimism around U.S. earnings and easing global trade tensions offset some of

Trading Day: Another wave of 'buy the dip'
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W.R. Berkley third-quarter profit rises on investment gains, steady underwriting

Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Monday, boosted by robust investment gains and steady underwriting performance.

W.R. Berkley third-quarter profit rises on investment gains, steady underwriting
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Trump plan to import Argentine beef angers US farmers

U.S. farmers on Monday criticized President Donald Trump's suggestion that the country may import more beef from Argentina, after they

Trump plan to import Argentine beef angers US farmers
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German tax revenues up 2.6% in September, finance ministry says

Germany's federal and state government tax revenues were up 2.6% in September from the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said in a report on Tuesday,

German tax revenues up 2.6% in September, finance ministry says
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US to respond 'appropriately to China's targeting of critical industrial sectors,' Greer says

U.S.

US to respond 'appropriately to China's targeting of critical industrial sectors,' Greer says
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Chip crunch: how the AI boom is stoking prices of less trendy memory

The global rush by chipmakers to produce AI chips is tightening supply of less glamorous chips used in smartphones, computers and servers

Chip crunch: how the AI boom is stoking prices of less trendy memory
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Trump administration weighing Fannie, Freddie offering as soon as end-2025, FHFA director says

U.S.

Trump administration weighing Fannie, Freddie offering as soon as end-2025, FHFA director says
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Brazil's Lula taps Guilherme Boulos as secretary of the presidency

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tapped on Monday federal lawmaker Guilherme Boulos to head the secretariat of the presidency, a position with ministerial status, the

Brazil's Lula taps Guilherme Boulos as secretary of the presidency
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Left behind: A Filipina migrant mother's struggle in Taiwan

Marian Duhapa kisses her quietly sleeping baby daughter Quinn goodbye as she prepares for the 16-hour bus trip from her remote village in

Left behind: A Filipina migrant mother's struggle in Taiwan
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Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan eye new pipeline to bolster US West Coast fuel supply

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan on Monday began soliciting shipper commitments for a proposed pipeline system that will move fuel from the Texas refining hub to

Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan eye new pipeline to bolster US West Coast fuel supply
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Morocco targets 5.5% rise in 2026 budget, expects economic growth to slow modestly

Morocco's finance ministry on Monday submitted to the country's parliament a 2026 draft budget totalling 761.3 billion dirhams ($83 billion), up 5.5% from a year

Morocco targets 5.5% rise in 2026 budget, expects economic growth to slow modestly
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BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses

BHP Group on Tuesday struck an upbeat note on global iron ore demand even as it warned of cooling growth in China, while first-quarter output for the steelmaking element slightly missed

BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses
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Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand

Apple shares surged to an all-time high on Monday, with the iPhone maker close to becoming the third company to hit a $4 trillion market valuation as data showed strong momentum for the

Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand
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US bets on Australian miners to break China's grip on critical minerals supply

U.S.

US bets on Australian miners to break China's grip on critical minerals supply
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Bank of Korea to hold rates again as stability takes priority, cut in November: Reuters poll

South Korea's central bank will keep its key interest rate unchanged for a third consecutive meeting on Thursday, prioritising economic stability

Bank of Korea to hold rates again as stability takes priority, cut in November: Reuters poll
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Zions Bancorp's quarterly profit rises on interest income; offsets loan loss

Zions Bancorp reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Monday, helped by stronger interest income and despite taking a hefty loss on two loans, sending shares of the bank

Zions Bancorp's quarterly profit rises on interest income; offsets loan loss
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Venture Global ready to introduce natural gas into final part of Plaquemines LNG plant, filing shows

Venture Global has asked federal regulators for permission to introduce natural gas by Thursday into the final block of its Plaquemines LNG plant, according to a regulatory filing

Venture Global ready to introduce natural gas into final part of Plaquemines LNG plant, filing shows
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US, Australia to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project

The United States and Australia extended financial support to several Australian companies as part of a wide-ranging critical minerals agreement aimed at countering China's hold over

US, Australia to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project
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KKR, Portugal's Quadrantis to buy minority stake in Fosun-owned Peak Reinsurance

Global investment firm KKR and Portuguese private equity firm Quadrantis Capital will acquire a minority stake in Fosun International majority-owned Peak Reinsurance Company, the parties

KKR, Portugal's Quadrantis to buy minority stake in Fosun-owned Peak Reinsurance
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China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, Taiwan official says

China is more interested in expansionism than solving its own pressing economic and social issues, and Taiwan is determined to defend itself from Chinese aggression, the island's top

China more interested in expansion than solving economic problems, Taiwan official says
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Markets brush off worries, risk rally rages on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee And just like that, worries about credit risks are in the rear view.

Markets brush off worries, risk rally rages on
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Trump downplays Taiwan risk in China talks, expects fair trade deal

U.S.

Trump downplays Taiwan risk in China talks, expects fair trade deal
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US banks hunting for collateral to back $20 billion Argentina bailout, WSJ reports

A group of U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, is hesitant to lend $20 billion to Argentina without guarantees or collateral, the Wall Street Journal

US banks hunting for collateral to back $20 billion Argentina bailout, WSJ reports
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Japan’s new leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks

Japan’s new leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks

Japan’s new leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks
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US bank rout prompts deal speculation as credit worries loom

Jitters around U.S. banks' exposure to loan losses have fueled expectations for more mergers and acquisitions as big buyers may be

US bank rout prompts deal speculation as credit worries loom
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Inflation in Mexico likely slowed in early October: Reuters poll

Mexico's annual inflation rate likely slowed in the first half of October, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, supporting bets the central bank of Latin America's second-largest

Inflation in Mexico likely slowed in early October: Reuters poll
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Kroger to hire 18,000 workers for 2025 holiday season, fewer than last year

Kroger said on Monday its family of companies are looking to hire over 18,000 associates as the U.S. grocer preps for the busy holiday season, about 7,000 fewer than last year.

Kroger to hire 18,000 workers for 2025 holiday season, fewer than last year
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Global companies hit by more than $35 billion in US tariffs, but outlook stabilizing

Global companies have flagged more than $35 billion in costs from U.S. tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, but many are lowering their

Global companies hit by more than $35 billion in US tariffs, but outlook stabilizing
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How engine shortages sent almost-new Airbus jets to the scrapyard

At Castellon airport in eastern Spain, workers in hazmat suits wriggle through hatches of a nearly new Airbus jet, stripping

How engine shortages sent almost-new Airbus jets to the scrapyard
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WeightWatchers partners with Amazon for easy weight-loss drug delivery

WeightWatchers said on Monday it will partner with Amazon to deliver medications including injectable GLP-1 obesity treatments for its members, driving the

WeightWatchers partners with Amazon for easy weight-loss drug delivery
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Romanian court rejects plan to raise judges' retirement age

Romania's top court struck down on Monday a government plan to raise the retirement age for judges and prosecutors and cap their pensions, pressuring the months-old

Romanian court rejects plan to raise judges' retirement age
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Ivory Coast's Ouattara looks to ride economic boom to fourth term

Alassane Ouattara's long path to becoming Ivory Coast president included two elections in which he was disqualified

Ivory Coast's Ouattara looks to ride economic boom to fourth term
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Dollar wavers with politics and trade tensions in focus

The dollar edged higher against the yen on Monday as investors shifted their focus to political developments in Japan and the euro area, while U.S. credit risk concerns

Dollar wavers with politics and trade tensions in focus
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Oil settles at 5-month low as supply glut fears mount

Oil prices settled at their lowest since early May on Monday as investors weighed a potential global glut,

Oil settles at 5-month low as supply glut fears mount
Business|Economy|Health

US Supreme Court won't revive mumps vaccine antitrust case against Merck

The U.S.

US Supreme Court won't revive mumps vaccine antitrust case against Merck
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ISS recommends investors reject CoreWeave deal for Core Scientific

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services on Monday recommended investors vote down plans for AI company CoreWeave to buy infrastructure company Core Scientific in

ISS recommends investors reject CoreWeave deal for Core Scientific
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US probes Alphabet unit Waymo robotaxis over school bus safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has opened a preliminary investigation into about 2,000 Waymo self-

US probes Alphabet unit Waymo robotaxis over school bus safety
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Stocks jump as key earnings reports ahead; US yields ease

Major stock indexes gained sharply on Monday with investors looking forward to quarterly earnings reports from big U.S. companies this week, while U.S.

Stocks jump as key earnings reports ahead; US yields ease
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Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule

Centrist Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia's presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating conservative rival Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, as the country's worst

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
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US regional banks' earnings under scrutiny with jitters over credit risks

After a turbulent week in which some regional U.S. banks flagged bad loan and fraud issues, investors scrutinized lenders' earnings reports for signs of

US regional banks' earnings under scrutiny with jitters over credit risks
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Argentina's central bank says it signed $20 billion currency swap deal with US

Argentina's central bank said on Monday it signed a $20 billion exchange-rate stabilization agreement with the U.S.

Argentina's central bank says it signed $20 billion currency swap deal with US
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China's new home prices fall at fastest pace in 11 months

China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in 11 months in September, worsening the

China's new home prices fall at fastest pace in 11 months
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Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump's tariff threat, drug remarks

Colombia said on Monday it has recalled its ambassador from Washington after U.S.

Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump's tariff threat, drug remarks
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House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigation

House Republicans are preparing to release a report about President Joe Biden's mental state and the alleged misuse of the presidential autopen during his term

House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigation
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Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9
Economy|World

Bolivia's first conservative president in 20 years promises warmer US ties

Bolivia’s first conservative president-elect in 20 years, Rodrigo Paz, has injected a sharp note of realism into his plan for solving Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in four decades

Bolivia's first conservative president in 20 years promises warmer US ties
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Egypt's economy seen growing 4.6% in 2025/26 as inflation eases

Egypt's economy is forecast to grow 4.6% in the fiscal year to next June as inflation and interest rates continue to fall and a weaker currency boosts exports, a Reuters poll showed

Egypt's economy seen growing 4.6% in 2025/26 as inflation eases
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US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says

The 20-day U.S. federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday.

US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says
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Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts

The

Alcohol lobby takes on WHO in battle over health impacts
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Gucci-owner Kering sells beauty unit to L'Oreal for $4.7 billion as de Meo targets debt pile

Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L'Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion), the first major gambit by new CEO Luca

Gucci-owner Kering sells beauty unit to L'Oreal for $4.7 billion as de Meo targets debt pile
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Massive Amazon cloud outage has been resolved after disrupting internet use worldwide

A problem at Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world

Massive Amazon cloud outage has been resolved after disrupting internet use worldwide
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Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting

President Donald Trump says it's possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, but he’s doubtful that it will happen

Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
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‘We’re not going to wait for one company’: NASA chief suggests SpaceX may be booted from moon mission

‘We’re not going to wait for one company’: NASA chief suggests SpaceX may be booted from moon mission

‘We’re not going to wait for one company’: NASA chief suggests SpaceX may be booted from moon mission
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Apple’s rally pulls Wall Street to the cusp of its record

U.S. stocks rallied to the cusp of their records

Apple’s rally pulls Wall Street to the cusp of its record
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Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China after future meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in reaching a "fantastic deal" with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China after future meeting with Xi
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Trump backs retired Navy SEAL in his quest to oust Kentucky Rep. Massie in Republican primary

President Donald Trump has encouraged a retired Navy SEAL to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in next year’s Kentucky primary

Trump backs retired Navy SEAL in his quest to oust Kentucky Rep. Massie in Republican primary
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Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms

The country’s largest teachers unions are teaming up with tech companies like Microsoft and OpenAI to help educators build literacy in artificial intelligence

Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms
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Colombians caught in fallout of Trump-Petro feud

Colombians caught in fallout of Trump-Petro feud

Colombians caught in fallout of Trump-Petro feud
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Dow gains 500 points as Wall Street embraces robust corporate earnings

Dow gains 500 points as Wall Street embraces robust corporate earnings

Dow gains 500 points as Wall Street embraces robust corporate earnings
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Colombian ambassador to US recalled to Bogotá for consultations, embassy says

Colombian ambassador to US recalled to Bogotá for consultations, embassy says

Colombian ambassador to US recalled to Bogotá for consultations, embassy says
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Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs

Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation’s neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown

Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs
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Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers

President Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers

Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers
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FAA says US air traffic control staffing issues cause more flight delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said late Sunday that air traffic control staffing issues were delaying travel at airports in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and

FAA says US air traffic control staffing issues cause more flight delays
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Horseshoe Casino dealers strike for union recognition

Horseshoe Casino dealers strike for union recognition

Horseshoe Casino dealers strike for union recognition
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Pennsylvania’s budget crisis drags on as fed shutdown adds to residents’ hardships

Pennsylvania has been without a state budget for over 100 days, and House Democrats and Senate Republicans are $3 billion apart on how much should be spent.

Pennsylvania’s budget crisis drags on as fed shutdown adds to residents’ hardships
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Mexico economy set to recover slowly next year amid higher inflation risks: Reuters poll

Mexico's economic growth is set to recover slowly in 2026 from this year's virtual stagnation amid higher inflation risks, a Reuters poll showed.

Mexico economy set to recover slowly next year amid higher inflation risks: Reuters poll
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JPMorgan trims Turkey rate cut forecast, ups inflation predictions, flags risks ahead

JPMorgan reduced its forecast for Turkey's interest rate cut on Monday and revised its inflation outlook higher, warning that domestic political developments posed upside risks for

JPMorgan trims Turkey rate cut forecast, ups inflation predictions, flags risks ahead
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Mongolian president vetoes PM dismissal, citing procedural irregularities

Mongolia's president vetoed a parliamentary resolution to dismiss the prime minister, the official Montsame news agency reported on Monday, as political turmoil deepened in the

Mongolian president vetoes PM dismissal, citing procedural irregularities
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Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office

Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one expert

Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office
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Solid volumes set to underpin US exchange results, bubble chatter in focus

Major U.S. exchange operators are set to report a solid third quarter as robust trading in equities and options lifts volumes, a surge that has prompted some analysts

Solid volumes set to underpin US exchange results, bubble chatter in focus
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Archer Aviation strikes Korean Air deal for eVTOL air taxis

Archer Aviation on Monday said it signed a partnership with Korean Air to commercialize its electric air taxis in South Korea, with a potential purchase of up to 100 aircraft.

Archer Aviation strikes Korean Air deal for eVTOL air taxis
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Indian economy not immune to global challenges, but resilient, cenbank report says

Flux in the global economy presents considerable challenges to the global macroeconomic outlook and the Indian economy is not immune, the central bank said in its monthly bulletin.

Indian economy not immune to global challenges, but resilient, cenbank report says
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Bank of Canada says firms' outlooks remain subdued amid trade tensions

Canadian firms feel conditions are slightly better than earlier in the year but they are unlikely to boost investments or hiring

Bank of Canada says firms' outlooks remain subdued amid trade tensions
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EBRD president says Turkey will stick with push to curb inflation

Turkey will stick to its push to bring down inflation with the country's finance minister pointing to temporary factors for a loss of momentum on the disinflation path, the president

EBRD president says Turkey will stick with push to curb inflation
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Green energy firm DeepGreenX pulls plug on direct listing amid ongoing shutdown

Green energy and technology company DeepGreenX Group withdrew its registration statement for a direct listing in the United States on Monday, as the federal government shutdown hit the 20-

Green energy firm DeepGreenX pulls plug on direct listing amid ongoing shutdown
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Brazil's bar, restaurant sales fall amid beverage poisoning cases, survey finds

Sales in Brazilian bars and restaurants dropped 4.9% in September compared to August amid growing cases of methanol contamination in alcoholic beverages, data

Brazil's bar, restaurant sales fall amid beverage poisoning cases, survey finds
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister

Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who seized power this month, named businessman and consultant Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as the island nation's new

Madagascar coup leader names businessman as new prime minister
Business|Economy|Food|World

Molson Coors to cut 9% of Americas jobs as part of restructuring plan

(Reuters News) -Beer maker Molson Coors Beverage Company said on Monday it would cut about 400 jobs, or 9% of its Americas salaried workforce by this year-end as part of a corporate restructuring plan

Molson Coors to cut 9% of Americas jobs as part of restructuring plan
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France gets only brief reprieve from budget pressure

Financial markets cheered last week's defeat of no-confidence votes

France gets only brief reprieve from budget pressure
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Ripple-backed Evernorth set to raise over $1 billion in US listing to hoard XRP token

Evernorth, a new crypto venture backed by digital asset firm Ripple, said on Monday it will list on the Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check

Ripple-backed Evernorth set to raise over $1 billion in US listing to hoard XRP token
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Merck to pour over $70 billion into US expansion

Merck said on Monday it is expanding its investments in the U.S. to more than $70 billion, as the drugmaker looks to scale up its manufacturing and research footprint in the country.

Merck to pour over $70 billion into US expansion
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Investors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestation

Global investors managing over $3 trillion in assets called on governments on Monday to stop and reverse deforestation and ecosystem degradation by 2030, in a

Investors managing $3 trillion in assets urge countries to stop deforestation
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner

Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister
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White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children

White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children

White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children
Economy|Europe|Political|World

What is in France's draft 2026 budget?

French lawmakers on Monday begin reviewing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's 2026 budget, which aims to tighten public finances by over 30 billion euros ($35 billion) - roughly 1% of

What is in France's draft 2026 budget?
Asia|Economy|Political|World

What to expect in Japan's parliamentary vote on new PM

Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi looks set to become Japan's first female prime minister after the right-leaning Japan Innovation Party, known as

What to expect in Japan's parliamentary vote on new PM
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Searching for income and despite environmental fears, Venezuela boosts coal output

Venezuela, casting around for income amid U.S. sanctions, recently restarted coal production with a Turkish company and is looking to export more than 10 million tons of the fuel this year,

Searching for income and despite environmental fears, Venezuela boosts coal output
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Orban's good ties with Trump and Putin are reason for holding summit in Hungary

The Kremlin said on Monday that Budapest was chosen as the venue for an upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says Orban's good ties with Trump and Putin are reason for holding summit in Hungary
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Russia prepared to expand ties with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin says

Russia is prepared to expand cooperation with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Russia prepared to expand ties with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin says
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Fed still poised to cut rates, but worries mount over US data vacuum

The Federal Reserve will go into a policy meeting next week with its view of the economy obscured by a U.S. government shutdown that has suspended the release

Fed still poised to cut rates, but worries mount over US data vacuum
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Ukraine drone attack on Russian gas plant hits Kazakh output, sources say

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Orenburg gas plant has forced neighbouring Kazakhstan to reduce production at its Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field by 25% to 30%, two

Ukraine drone attack on Russian gas plant hits Kazakh output, sources say
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Why Gucci-owner Kering is selling its beauty business to L'Oreal

Gucci-owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L'Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) in a strategic shift by new CEO Luca de Meo, who

Why Gucci-owner Kering is selling its beauty business to L'Oreal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Tons of silver from US, China ease London spot market squeeze

Large flows of silver from the U.S. and China to London's spot market in the past week are easing a liquidity squeeze in the world's largest over-the-counter

Tons of silver from US, China ease London spot market squeeze
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

All about the logo: Schools adding corporate gridiron ads to level revenue-sharing playing field

Athletic departments across the country are adding commercial sponsorship logos to their football fields after an NCAA rule change

All about the logo: Schools adding corporate gridiron ads to level revenue-sharing playing field
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week

South Korea is stepping up its security measures in the southeastern city of Gyeongju, which hosts the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit of

South Korea ramps up security ahead of high-stakes APEC summit next week
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028

EU energy ministers on Monday backed a proposal to phase out Russian oil and gas imports

EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028
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Wall St set to open higher with big earnings, inflation data on deck

Wall Street was poised for a firm start on Monday as investors prepared for a wave of earnings from corporate majors and a long-awaited inflation report

Wall St set to open higher with big earnings, inflation data on deck
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'

Beneath a smog-choked sky, the once-glistening waters of Gabes in southern Tunisia run dark with rust-coloured streaks.

Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, becoming Bolivia's first conservative leader in decades

Preliminary results show that Rodrigo Paz, a centrist senator who was never a nationally prominent figure until now, has won Bolivia’s presidential election, galvanizing voters outraged by the country’s economic crisis and frustrated with 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party

Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, becoming Bolivia's first conservative leader in decades
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI slipped shopping into 800 million ChatGPT users’ chats − here’s why that matters

AI agents are poised to do your online shopping for you, with major consequences for the e-commerce industry – and your ability to make choices.

OpenAI slipped shopping into 800 million ChatGPT users’ chats − here’s why that matters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Hedge funds slash energy, bank stocks amid sharp stocks selloff

Hedge funds last week sold the largest amount of stocks in over six months including energy shares, said a client note by Goldman Sachs while a separate note by

Hedge funds slash energy, bank stocks amid sharp stocks selloff
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

Global drugmakers are rushing to boost U.S. manufacturing and inventory as the Trump administration weighs a 100% tariff on imported branded and patented drugs.

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlines 5-year plan at closed-door Communist Party meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has delivered a speech on the opening day of a major Communist Party meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlines 5-year plan at closed-door Communist Party meeting
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN weather agency urges action to close gaps in disaster warning systems

The World Meteorological Organization urged action to close gaps in a global system of surveillance meant to protect people from extreme weather,

UN weather agency urges action to close gaps in disaster warning systems
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China consumers file antitrust complaint against Apple over app store practices

A group of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users filed a complaint with China's market regulator on Monday, a lawyer representing the group said, alleging that Apple abuses its market

China consumers file antitrust complaint against Apple over app store practices
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Japan coalition deal puts Takaichi on brink of becoming first female PM​​

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi is almost certain to become Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, after the right-wing opposition Japan

Japan coalition deal puts Takaichi on brink of becoming first female PM​​
Economy|Political|World

Japan's Ishin party joins political establishment it vowed to fight

Formed in 2010 to shake up Japan's political establishment and loosen Tokyo's administrative stranglehold, the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin,

Japan's Ishin party joins political establishment it vowed to fight
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Democratic socialists see their moment in Zohran Mamdani’s rise

Democratic socialists see their moment in Zohran Mamdani’s rise

Democratic socialists see their moment in Zohran Mamdani’s rise
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Democrats are talking about abortion on the campaign trail again

Democrats are talking about abortion on the campaign trail again

Democrats are talking about abortion on the campaign trail again
Asia|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Roiled by purges and buffeted by US frictions, China’s leadership meets to chart country’s rise

Roiled by purges and buffeted by US frictions, China’s leadership meets to chart country’s rise

Roiled by purges and buffeted by US frictions, China’s leadership meets to chart country’s rise
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Hawkish BOJ board member keeps up calls for more rate hikes

Japan has a "prime opportunity" to raise interest rates as its economy is weathering the hit from U.S. tariffs, central bank board member Hajime Takata said on Monday,

Hawkish BOJ board member keeps up calls for more rate hikes
Economy|World

China's economy slows as trade war, weak demand highlight structural risks

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in a year in the third quarter as fragile domestic demand left it heavily reliant on the humming of

China's economy slows as trade war, weak demand highlight structural risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The Takaichi trade makes a comeback

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

The Takaichi trade makes a comeback
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iPhone 17 outsells predecessor by 14% in early China, US sales, research firm says

Apple's iPhone 17 series outperformed its predecessor in early sales in China and the United States, research firm Counterpoint said on Monday.

iPhone 17 outsells predecessor by 14% in early China, US sales, research firm says
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Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease

U.S.

Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
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Who started it?

The U.S. government shutdown extends into another week, earnings season is in full swing, U.S.-China trade tensions are high, and there's plenty of data to mull over.

Who started it?
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China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years

China imported no soybeans from the U.S. in September, the first time since November 2018 that shipments fell to zero, while South American shipments

China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
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China removes top trade negotiator from former WTO post

China has formalised the new role of top trade negotiator Li Chenggang, dropping him from the post of permanent representative to the World Trade Organization, the

China removes top trade negotiator from former WTO post
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam targets 10% GDP growth in 2026 despite external pressure

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Monday the government would target record GDP growth of at least 10% in 2026, saying the Southeast Asian economy had

Vietnam targets 10% GDP growth in 2026 despite external pressure
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Starboard to detail need for change at Tripadvisor at conference, sources say

Activist investor Starboard Value, which built a 9% stake in Tripadvisor earlier this year, plans to discuss the need to make changes at the travel-review

Starboard to detail need for change at Tripadvisor at conference, sources say
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Instant view: China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in a year in the third quarter, matching expectations, as a prolonged property slump and trade tensions hurt demand, keeping pressure on

Instant view: China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast
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Chinese exports to North Korea surge in September

Chinese exports to North Korea soared in September from a year earlier, posting a two-digit increase after recording 2025's first on-year decline in August, customs data showed on

Chinese exports to North Korea surge in September
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China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast

China's economy grew 4.8% in the third quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, in line with analysts' expectations and maintaining pressure for fresh stimulus

China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast
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Japan's LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, NHK says

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have effectively agreed to form a coalition government, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday, citing a source familiar

Japan's LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, NHK says
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Trump says US will increase tariffs on Colombia as drug trade feud escalates

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Trump says US will increase tariffs on Colombia as drug trade feud escalates
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Who is Bolivia's new president, Rodrigo Paz?

Bolivia's president-elect Rodrigo Paz, who claimed victory in Sunday's presidential runoff, is the son of a former president of the Andean

Who is Bolivia's new president, Rodrigo Paz?
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China leaves key lending rates unchanged for 5th straight month in October

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive month in October on Monday, meeting market expectations despite signs of slowing economic momentum.

China leaves key lending rates unchanged for 5th straight month in October
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China's Sany Heavy Industry seeking up to $1.6 billion in Hong Kong listing

Sany Heavy Industry is seeking to raise as much as HK$12.36 billion ($1.59 billion) through its Hong Kong listing, a filing showed on Monday, as the machinery maker taps into renewed

China's Sany Heavy Industry seeking up to $1.6 billion in Hong Kong listing
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Kering sells beauty division to L'Oreal and says the companies will collaborate on wellness products

French luxury goods company Kering said Sunday it is selling its beauty division to L’Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion)

Kering sells beauty division to L'Oreal and says the companies will collaborate on wellness products
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UK housing market loses momentum ahead of budget, Rightmove says

Asking prices for British homes barely rose in what is usually a busy autumn sales period, according to a survey published on Monday that added to signs of uncertainty in the housing

UK housing market loses momentum ahead of budget, Rightmove says
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China's Q3 GDP growth set to slow to one-year low as property slump, trade tensions sap demand

China's economic growth likely slowed to a one-year low in the third quarter as a prolonged property downturn and trade tensions weigh on demand, keeping pressure on

China's Q3 GDP growth set to slow to one-year low as property slump, trade tensions sap demand
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Bank of Japan's Ueda keeps cards close to chest ahead of October meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda likely left Washington last week with little conviction that global headwinds will allow the central bank to raise interest

Bank of Japan's Ueda keeps cards close to chest ahead of October meeting
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Bolivia Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, early official count shows

Centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz leads conservative Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga in Bolivia's presidential runoff election, according an early official count shared by Bolivia's electoral

Bolivia Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, early official count shows
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New copper demand drivers from US, India as China juggernaut slows

Copper consumption in the United States and India is set to emerge from China's shadow over the next decade as demand growth in the world's largest consumer of the

New copper demand drivers from US, India as China juggernaut slows
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New Zealand inflation hits 3%, top of central bank's target band

New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the third quarter, coming in at 3.0%, in line with analysts' forecasts and at the top end of the central bank's

New Zealand inflation hits 3%, top of central bank's target band
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To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook
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Millions rally against Trump at ‘No Kings’ protests across the US, organizers say. Here’s why protesters say they attended

Millions rally against Trump at ‘No Kings’ protests across the US, organizers say. Here’s why protesters say they attended

Millions rally against Trump at ‘No Kings’ protests across the US, organizers say. Here’s why protesters say they attended
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Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente health care facilities ends, with plans for further talks

A planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other Kaiser Permanente health care workers in California, Hawaii and Oregon has ended

Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente health care facilities ends, with plans for further talks
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Trump escalates back-and-forth with Colombia’s president, announcing end of US payments to country

Trump escalates back-and-forth with Colombia’s president, announcing end of US payments to country

Trump escalates back-and-forth with Colombia’s president, announcing end of US payments to country
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How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll

Americans are increasingly worried about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump

How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll
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EU seeks maritime declaration to inspect Russia's 'shadow fleet'

The European Union's diplomatic arm, the EEAS, is urging member states to back a maritime declaration that would allow EU nations working with flag states to arrange inspections on

EU seeks maritime declaration to inspect Russia's 'shadow fleet'
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Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saint

Pope Leo XIV has canonized Venezuela's “doctor of the poor” before tens of thousands of people

Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saint
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Fire at airport cargo complex disrupts Bangladesh’s garment exports

A massive fire at the import cargo complex of Dhaka airport has caused extensive damage to goods and materials belonging to major garment exporters, with losses and impacts on trade likely

Fire at airport cargo complex disrupts Bangladesh’s garment exports
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Here’s what the US military has positioned as Trump pressures Venezuela

Here’s what the US military has positioned as Trump pressures Venezuela

Here’s what the US military has positioned as Trump pressures Venezuela
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US stocks to be tested by Tesla, Netflix earnings and delayed CPI report

Earnings reports next week, including from Tesla and Netflix, will provide a deeper look at U.S. corporate profits while delayed U.S. inflation data will mark

US stocks to be tested by Tesla, Netflix earnings and delayed CPI report
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Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters

Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters

Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters
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US-China trade dispute over a little-known Dutch chipmaker could halt car production and send prices higher

US-China trade dispute over a little-known Dutch chipmaker could halt car production and send prices higher

US-China trade dispute over a little-known Dutch chipmaker could halt car production and send prices higher
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How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform

How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform

How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform
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How Qatar became Trump’s key ally in his Middle East peace efforts

How Qatar became Trump’s key ally in his Middle East peace efforts

How Qatar became Trump’s key ally in his Middle East peace efforts
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The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way

Trade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area

The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
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Looking for a way forward, Democrats zero in on affordability

Democratic candidates Zohran Mamdani of New York City and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey are separated by a river, but the gulf between them would appear to be larger than

Looking for a way forward, Democrats zero in on affordability
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US-China trade war clouds global economic outlook as 'new normal' emerges

International finance chiefs are returning home with a measure of relief over the surprising resilience of the global economy to

US-China trade war clouds global economic outlook as 'new normal' emerges
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Giant Russian gas plant suspends intake from Kazakhstan after Ukrainian drone strike

The Orenburg gas processing plant, the largest facility of its kind in the world, has been forced to suspend its intake of gas from Kazakhstan after a Ukrainian drone attack,

Giant Russian gas plant suspends intake from Kazakhstan after Ukrainian drone strike
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Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in, FT reports

Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba-backed Ant Group and e-commerce group JD.com, have paused plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after the government raised concerns about the rise

Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in, FT reports
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South Korea sees higher chance of US trade deal by APEC summit

South Korea has a higher chance of reaching a trade deal with the U.S. by the time of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea later this

South Korea sees higher chance of US trade deal by APEC summit
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GOP's immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s race

Jack Ciattarelli has been endorsed by Donald Trump in next month's New Jersey governor's election and is a strong supporter of the Republican president and his agenda

GOP's immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s race
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Japan's LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have broadly agreed to form a coalition government, setting the stage for the country's first female prime minister,

Japan's LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says
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Israel to keep border crossing closed as it trades accusations of ceasefire violation with Hamas

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel to keep border crossing closed as it trades accusations of ceasefire violation with Hamas
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend APEC CEO Summit in South Korea

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang plans to meet "global leaders and top Korean executives" when he attends the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in South Korea this month, the U.S.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend APEC CEO Summit in South Korea
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A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building

A large mushroom farm near Nairobi is producing mycelium for building materials that end up as fungi-based panels, which are more sustainable and affordable than traditional bricks

A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building
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Nexperia says Chinese unit operating as usual as tensions with the Netherlands run high

Nexperia said on Sunday that its employees in China still have access to company platforms and are receiving salaries as usual, a day after its China unit

Nexperia says Chinese unit operating as usual as tensions with the Netherlands run high
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DHS purchase of business jets during shutdown draws Democrats’ ire

Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration's decision to buy two Gulfstream G700 jets for $172 million during the ongoing

DHS purchase of business jets during shutdown draws Democrats’ ire
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Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom

Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom
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Arrow Electronics says that US trade curbs on its Chinese affiliates are being reversed 

U.S.-based electronic components distributor Arrow Electronics said on Saturday the U.S. government was reversing trade restrictions placed on Arrow's China-based

Arrow Electronics says that US trade curbs on its Chinese affiliates are being reversed 
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How a company from the Gilded Age could be the future of US manufacturing

How a company from the Gilded Age could be the future of US manufacturing

How a company from the Gilded Age could be the future of US manufacturing
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Woman stuck waiting for repairs more than 2 months after car crash

Woman stuck waiting for repairs more than 2 months after car crash

Woman stuck waiting for repairs more than 2 months after car crash
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Dr. Oz interrupts Trump as he vows to decrease weight loss drug prices

President Donald Trump said he will bring down the prices of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS administrator, interjected and said that the negotiations were ongoing.

Dr. Oz interrupts Trump as he vows to decrease weight loss drug prices
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Man organizes meal deliveries for TSA agents during government shutdown

Man organizes meal deliveries for TSA agents during government shutdown

Man organizes meal deliveries for TSA agents during government shutdown
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Trump's immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market

President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigration is throwing foreigners out of work and shaking the American economy and job market

Trump's immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
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Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

The federal government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record and there's no end in sight

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
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New Zealand's Finance Minister eyes stronger regional ties in face of US-China trade war

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said regional and bilateral trading relationships will continue to strengthen against the backdrop of the worsening

New Zealand's Finance Minister eyes stronger regional ties in face of US-China trade war
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US jury issues $20M verdict against French bank BNP Paribas over Sudanese atrocities

A federal jury in New York says France's largest bank must pay $21 million for giving the Sudanese government access to the U.S. financial system during a time when the government was engaged in atrocities

US jury issues $20M verdict against French bank BNP Paribas over Sudanese atrocities
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'Filipino Towns' around the US preserve history and raise community's visibility

Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time over four centuries ago, and Filipino Americans are still on a quest to make a cultural footprint

'Filipino Towns' around the US preserve history and raise community's visibility
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Swiss backers of EU deal get boost from influential centre-right party

The Swiss government received a boost in its efforts to pass the biggest overhaul of Swiss economic relations with the European Union in more than two decades when a centre-right

Swiss backers of EU deal get boost from influential centre-right party
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Kering nears sale of beauty unit to L'Oreal, sources say

French luxury group Kering, owner of fashion brand Gucci, is nearing a sale of its beauty division to L’Oreal, according to two people

Kering nears sale of beauty unit to L'Oreal, sources say
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After billions in failed big bets, funders and schools are turning to this small education nonprofit

Leslie Cornfeld launched the National Education Opportunity Network, or NEON, to address educational inequality

After billions in failed big bets, funders and schools are turning to this small education nonprofit
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Austria to back EU's new Russia sanctions, clearing hurdle

Austria said on Saturday that it would agree to the European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia, in an about-face of its earlier stance and removing a key

Austria to back EU's new Russia sanctions, clearing hurdle
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Europe must be tougher on China trade, Bundesbank chief says

Europe, in its trade dealings with China, needs to act "in a more offensive way" to protect its own interests and those of its companies, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said

Europe must be tougher on China trade, Bundesbank chief says
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Paramount Skydance to cut 2,000 US jobs starting week of October 27, Variety reports

Paramount Skydance will begin mass layoffs the week of October 27, eliminating around 2,000 U.S. jobs as part of a $2 billion cost-cutting plan under new CEO David Ellison, Variety reported

Paramount Skydance to cut 2,000 US jobs starting week of October 27, Variety reports
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The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label

The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label

The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label
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Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food stamps next month amid shutdown

Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food stamps next month amid shutdown

Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food stamps next month amid shutdown
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Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat

"Star Wars: Starfighter" is filming in Britain, soundstages in Hungary are packed and post-

Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat
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Trump and Maduro are both amassing military forces as tensions build in the Caribbean

Trump and Maduro are both amassing military forces as tensions build in the Caribbean

Trump and Maduro are both amassing military forces as tensions build in the Caribbean
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DBRS boosts Italy's ratings on resilient economy, expectations of stability in debt ratio

DBRS Morningstar upgraded Italy's credit rating to 'A low' from 'BBB high' on Friday, underpinned by improvements that resulted in a more resilient economy and expectations that fiscal

DBRS boosts Italy's ratings on resilient economy, expectations of stability in debt ratio
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US jury finds BNP Paribas enabled Sudanese atrocities

A U.S. jury on Friday returned a historic verdict against BNP Paribas, finding the French bank helped Sudan's government commit genocide by providing banking

US jury finds BNP Paribas enabled Sudanese atrocities
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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties

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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties
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Samsung Electronics family to sell $1.2 billion stake amid share rally

The mother and two sisters of Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y.

Samsung Electronics family to sell $1.2 billion stake amid share rally
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Marc Benioff apologizes for suggesting National Guard be sent to San Francisco

Marc Benioff apologizes for suggesting National Guard be sent to San Francisco

Marc Benioff apologizes for suggesting National Guard be sent to San Francisco
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SPAC backed by Trump Jr., Omeed Malik, Palihapitiya files for $260 million US IPO

Colombier Acquisition Corp. III, a blank-check firm backed by Omeed Malik, filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday. 

SPAC backed by Trump Jr., Omeed Malik, Palihapitiya files for $260 million US IPO
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Apollo-backed Aeroméxico seeks up to $2.9 billion valuation in US IPO

Grupo Aeroméxico said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to $2.92 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as the Mexican carrier looks to go public again after over two years

Apollo-backed Aeroméxico seeks up to $2.9 billion valuation in US IPO
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EV supply chain data firm Benchmark Mineral trims workforce, sources say

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based pricing and data research firm for energy transition minerals, has cut at least a fifth of its workforce in recent weeks, said three people

EV supply chain data firm Benchmark Mineral trims workforce, sources say
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Rubio, Liberian minister discuss boosting US participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector

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Rubio, Liberian minister discuss boosting US participation in Liberia's critical minerals sector
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Boeing wins FAA approval to hike 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month

Boeing won approval on Friday to raise its 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month, the Federal Aviation Administration said,

Boeing wins FAA approval to hike 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month
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Sinopec diverts supertanker from US-sanctioned port, ship tracking data shows

The latest U.S. sanctions on a major Chinese crude oil terminal have

Sinopec diverts supertanker from US-sanctioned port, ship tracking data shows
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Trump administration freezes $11 billion more in infrastructure spending in shutdown fight

The Trump administration will freeze a further $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing government shutdown,

Trump administration freezes $11 billion more in infrastructure spending in shutdown fight
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Bessent, Chinese vice premier to meet to try to defuse US tariff hike

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Bessent, Chinese vice premier to meet to try to defuse US tariff hike
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US lifts sanctions on four allies of Bosnian Serb leader Dodik

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US lifts sanctions on four allies of Bosnian Serb leader Dodik
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Fed's Musalem leans toward supporting October interest rate cut

Federal Reserve Bank of St.

Fed's Musalem leans toward supporting October interest rate cut
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KKR-backed FiberCop files complaint with EU over alleged Italy's aid to rival, sources say

KKR-backed telecom network firm FiberCop has filed a complaint with the European Commission, alleging that Italy provided state aid to rival Open

KKR-backed FiberCop files complaint with EU over alleged Italy's aid to rival, sources say
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Bank of Canada to focus more on risks, will try to be forward-looking, head says

The Bank of Canada will be putting more emphasis on potential risks when it decides what to do about interest rates later this month even as

Bank of Canada to focus more on risks, will try to be forward-looking, head says
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California takes action against plastic bag makers over recycling claims

The state of California announced a lawsuit against three major plastic bag producers and reached a settlement with four other manufacturers on Friday after

California takes action against plastic bag makers over recycling claims
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Japan urges vigilance against excessive FX volatility

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday authorities should monitor risks and guard against excessive exchange-rate volatility that could hurt the economy.

Japan urges vigilance against excessive FX volatility
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S&P hands crisis-prone France surprise downgrade

S&P Global downgraded France's rating a notch on Friday in a surprise update on the euro zone's second-biggest economy, warning that political instability put the government's efforts

S&P hands crisis-prone France surprise downgrade
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US to furlough workers at nuclear weapons agency due shutdown

The Trump administration by Monday will furlough about 1,400 workers at the agency that manages the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal due to the government shutdown

US to furlough workers at nuclear weapons agency due shutdown
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IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said she hoped the U.S. and China could ease trade tensions and avoid a cutoff

IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy
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Banking shares' wobbles reveal growing unease over credit risks

A clutch of bad loans at banks in recent weeks has shaken investor confidence in

Banking shares' wobbles reveal growing unease over credit risks
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Activist HoldCo owns Eastern Bankshares stake, pushes for sale, sources say

Activist investor HoldCo Asset Management has built a sizable position in Eastern Bankshares and wants the storied Boston financial institution to put itself

Activist HoldCo owns Eastern Bankshares stake, pushes for sale, sources say
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China, US port fees disrupt cargo flows, push up rates

New fees imposed on port calls by China and the U.S. are reducing the number of cargo vessels available for moving goods and

China, US port fees disrupt cargo flows, push up rates
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Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to take tougher stance on China's economic practices

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Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to take tougher stance on China's economic practices
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Wall Street ends higher as investors digest Trump trade comments

Wall Street ended higher on Friday as investors assessed U.S.

Wall Street ends higher as investors digest Trump trade comments
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NYC Comptroller and other investors urge Starbucks to restart union talks

New York City's Comptroller and other Starbucks shareholders have written to the company to resume talks with its workers' union to discuss staffing, wages and other issues, the city agency

NYC Comptroller and other investors urge Starbucks to restart union talks
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Boeing, striking union to resume contract talks on Monday with federal mediator

A union representing more than 3,200 striking Boeing workers who assemble fighter jets and munitions said on Friday it and the company had agreed to resume

Boeing, striking union to resume contract talks on Monday with federal mediator
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In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown

Kamala Harris sounds like a party elder and a future candidate at the same time

In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown
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First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office

New Mexico has its first Republican contender for governor ahead of the 2026 elections, as the three-term city mayor of fast-growing Rio Rancho launched his campaign

First Republican enters race for governor of New Mexico in 2026 as Democrat terms out of office
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FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the limit it imposed after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines jet that the company built

FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane
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US CFPB scraps Citibank discrimination case three years early

The top U.S. consumer finance watchdog agency on Thursday terminated a 2023 enforcement

US CFPB scraps Citibank discrimination case three years early
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Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week

Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week

Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week
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Trump offers US automakers additional relief from his tariffs

President Donald Trump is giving domestic automakers some relief from his tariffs

Trump offers US automakers additional relief from his tariffs
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The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time

A nonprofit in rural Alaska is working to rescue dogs from Kipnuk, a village hit hard by Typhoon Halong

The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time
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US courts set to run out of money, begin furloughs as shutdown lingers

The U.S. federal court system starting on Monday will begin curtailing non-essential functions and furloughing some employees after exhausting what funds the judiciary had

US courts set to run out of money, begin furloughs as shutdown lingers
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President Donald Trump drops the F-bomb before the cameras. It wasn't the first time

President Donald Trump talks plainly, bluntly, often even coarsely

President Donald Trump drops the F-bomb before the cameras. It wasn't the first time
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LA county reaches tentative $828M agreement to settle 400 more claims of sexual abuse

Los Angeles County has reached a tentative $828 million agreement to settle more than 400 additional sexual abuse claims against county employees that were not included in an earlier settlement that was the largest sexual abuse settlement in U.S. history

LA county reaches tentative $828M agreement to settle 400 more claims of sexual abuse
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Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever

The Erie Canal solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State, but it also opened up an expressway for invasive species to reach the Great Lakes.

Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
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From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate

New York City’s mayoral candidates have duked it out in their first general election debate, with contenders Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparring over everything from the Israel-Hamas war to the city’s education system

From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate
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Daily struggles persist in Gaza even as ceasefire offers some respite

The Israel-Hamas war ceasefire has provided some respite for Palestinians in Gaza after two years of killings and destruction

Daily struggles persist in Gaza even as ceasefire offers some respite
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Swiss minister speaks to Bessent in U.S., gives no sign of progress on tariffs

Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Friday he had spoken briefly to U.S.

Swiss minister speaks to Bessent in U.S., gives no sign of progress on tariffs
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More ECB rate cuts increasingly unlikely, Wunsch says

The chances of further interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank are declining given the economy's resilience and inflation holding around the 2% target, Belgian central

More ECB rate cuts increasingly unlikely, Wunsch says
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IMF discussed Bolivian economy with candidates ahead of election runoff, official says

The International Monetary Fund has discussed Bolivia's economy with the country's presidential candidates ahead of a runoff vote this Sunday, an IMF official said on Friday.

IMF discussed Bolivian economy with candidates ahead of election runoff, official says
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Bank of England's Greene sees no further case for quarterly rate cuts

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Megan Greene said on Friday that she did not see a case for the BoE to continue its current quarterly pace of rate cuts but did

Bank of England's Greene sees no further case for quarterly rate cuts
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Dozens still missing days after Mexico's mass flood

Five days after historic floods that killed at least 66 people and affected 100,000 homes, Mexico is still scrambling to get help to the

Dozens still missing days after Mexico's mass flood
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Porsche brings back SUV boss Leiters to assume 'poisoned chalice'

Porsche's decision to bring in ex-McLaren boss Michael Leiters to revive the luxury German carmaker was welcomed by investors, although they have no

Porsche brings back SUV boss Leiters to assume 'poisoned chalice'
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New York approves power line for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor plant

A new underground transmission line was approved by the New York State Public Service Commission linking an existing Clay substation with Micron Technology's proposed semiconductor megafab

New York approves power line for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor plant
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IMF chief hopes for US-China rare earths deal to avoid 'material impact' on global economy

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday she was hoping for an agreement between the U.S. and China that avoids a cutoff in the flow of

IMF chief hopes for US-China rare earths deal to avoid 'material impact' on global economy
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US Treasury seeks dealer guidance on QT, 20-year bond auction

The U.S.

US Treasury seeks dealer guidance on QT, 20-year bond auction
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Kremlin envoy proposes 'Putin-Trump tunnel' to link Russia and US

Russia and the United States should build a "Putin-Trump" rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link their countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources

Kremlin envoy proposes 'Putin-Trump tunnel' to link Russia and US
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Bessent says US bought pesos again, currency slips

The U.S. Treasury bought Argentine pesos in the spot and "Blue Chip Swap" markets on Thursday and it continues to monitor all markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday.

Bessent says US bought pesos again, currency slips
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Oil set for weekly loss as global conflicts ease, signs of glut emerge

Oil prices managed small gains on Friday but were headed for a weekly loss of nearly 3% after the IEA forecast a growing glut and U.S.

Oil set for weekly loss as global conflicts ease, signs of glut emerge
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Supreme Court sets December 8 date for arguments over Trump FTC firing

The U.S.

Supreme Court sets December 8 date for arguments over Trump FTC firing
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Dollar set for weekly loss amid investor unease about trade

The U.S. dollar was headed for a weekly loss against the Swiss franc and yen on Friday, amid concern about trade tensions and unease among

Dollar set for weekly loss amid investor unease about trade
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China sanctions on Hanwha threaten South Korea-US shipbuilding ties, officials say

China's sanctions on U.S.-linked units of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean threaten to impact ambitious plans for shipbuilding cooperation between Seoul and

China sanctions on Hanwha threaten South Korea-US shipbuilding ties, officials say
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US stocks end higher, Treasury yields rise on easing credit, trade worries

Wall Street stocks advanced and U.S.

US stocks end higher, Treasury yields rise on easing credit, trade worries
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Tesla pay plan faces pushback as ISS urges vote against Musk's $1 trillion package

Tesla's proposed $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk came under fresh scrutiny on Friday, with proxy adviser ISS urging shareholders to reject what might be the largest-ever

Tesla pay plan faces pushback as ISS urges vote against Musk's $1 trillion package
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Trump’s $150 Ozempic? Oz cautions it’s not a done deal, but patients and doctors say it could be a gamechanger

Trump’s $150 Ozempic? Oz cautions it’s not a done deal, but patients and doctors say it could be a gamechanger

Trump’s $150 Ozempic? Oz cautions it’s not a done deal, but patients and doctors say it could be a gamechanger
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After years of socialist rule, Bolivia’s presidential runoff tests how far and fast it veers right

After nearly two decades of one-party rule and a worsening currency and fuel crisis, Bolivia is shifting to the right

After years of socialist rule, Bolivia’s presidential runoff tests how far and fast it veers right
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Wall Street rises to finish its best week in 2 months after bank stocks stabilize

Wall Street cruised to the finish of a winning week that began much bumpier

Wall Street rises to finish its best week in 2 months after bank stocks stabilize
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Regional banks' bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street

Wall Street is concerned about the health of the nation’s regional banks, after a few of them wrote off bad loans to commercial customers in the last two weeks

Regional banks' bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street
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FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters

Current and former FEMA staff have gathered for a “FEMA Solidarity Rally” outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday

FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters
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How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that more U.S. adults support President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak

How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations

The U.S. has blocked a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting ended Friday without adopting new regulations

US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
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Trump announces IVF drug pricing deal for ‘TrumpRx’ site

President Donald Trump has announced IVF and other commonly used fertility drugs will be sold at a reduced price on TrumpRx.com. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates women can save up to $2,200 per cycle of fertility drugs because of this deal.

Trump announces IVF drug pricing deal for ‘TrumpRx’ site
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Dutch government in talks with China over Nexperia export controls

The Netherlands is in talks with China over export controls imposed on the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, which has become tangled up in the trade frictions between the U.S.

Dutch government in talks with China over Nexperia export controls
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US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says

The U.S. is supportive of a new IMF lending programme for Ukraine and the European Union initiative to extend a loan to Kyiv based on Russian central bank assets immobilized in

US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says
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Goldman Sachs rejigs management at recently created Capital Solutions Group, memo shows

Goldman Sachs has made several organizational changes and appointments in its unit that focuses on financing large deals and providing loans to corporate clients, according to an internal

Goldman Sachs rejigs management at recently created Capital Solutions Group, memo shows
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Trump casts long shadow over New York mayoral race

The New York City mayoral debate was less than two minutes old before the first mention of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump casts long shadow over New York mayoral race
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Porsche tasks former McLaren boss Leiters with leading revival

Porsche lined up ex-McLaren boss Michael Leiters as its new CEO on Friday, in a bid to revive the German luxury sports car maker's fortunes and end a dual role for

Porsche tasks former McLaren boss Leiters with leading revival
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Stable debt, policy coordination are key for Latam and Caribbean growth, IMF says

Latin America and the Caribbean face slower growth and lingering inflation pressures as the global economy adjusts to major policy shifts and persistent geopolitical

Stable debt, policy coordination are key for Latam and Caribbean growth, IMF says
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UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure

By Enes Tunagur and Jonathan Saul LONDON -A majority of countries at the U.N. shipping agency voted on Friday to postpone by a year a decision on a global carbon price on international shipping, after

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure
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US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it
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An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar's president

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's new leader after seizing power in a military coup

An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar's president
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No finders keepers: Maine police seek man who picked up more than $7K from street

No finders keepers: Maine police seek man who picked up more than $7K from street

No finders keepers: Maine police seek man who picked up more than $7K from street
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US bank stocks plunge as investors grow uneasy about mounting risks

U.S. bank stocks, including Zions Bancorporation, Jefferies, and Western Alliance, fell sharply on Thursday as investors grew uneasy

US bank stocks plunge as investors grow uneasy about mounting risks
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Ukraine could use reparations loan to buy weapons outside Europe, document shows

The European Commission has suggested Ukraine use part of an envisaged 140 billion euro ($163 billion) reparations loan funded from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons outside the

Ukraine could use reparations loan to buy weapons outside Europe, document shows
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SLB's Le Peuch sees no major rebound in North America activity

SLB does not expect to see a significant pickup in North American drilling activity due to high production costs at some shale basins, its top boss said on Friday, although

SLB's Le Peuch sees no major rebound in North America activity
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Jefferies CEO says bank was defrauded by auto parts maker First Brands

Jefferies was defrauded by bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group, its CEO Rich Handler said at its investor day held on Thursday.

Jefferies CEO says bank was defrauded by auto parts maker First Brands
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European stocks fall as US bank jitters spark flight to safety

European shares fell on Friday, as signs of credit stress at U.S. regional lenders unnerved investors and drove them into safe-haven assets.

European stocks fall as US bank jitters spark flight to safety
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Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so

Democrats are calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved with negotiations to end the government shutdown

Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so
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Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week

Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?
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ICE arrests police officer in Chicago suburb and accuses him of being in US illegally

ICE arrests police officer in Chicago suburb and accuses him of being in US illegally

ICE arrests police officer in Chicago suburb and accuses him of being in US illegally
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India expects $7.4 billion spending on fighter jet engines over next decade

India expects to spend about 654 billion rupees ($7.44 billion) to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to estimates

India expects $7.4 billion spending on fighter jet engines over next decade
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U.S. equity funds regain inflows on rate-cut bets, upbeat earnings

U.S. equity funds saw renewed demand in the week to October 15 as signals of further rate cuts from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a solid start to the corporate earnings season

U.S. equity funds regain inflows on rate-cut bets, upbeat earnings
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ECB's Lagarde emphasises central bank independence

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Friday emphasised the importance of keeping monetary authorities independent from politics.

ECB's Lagarde emphasises central bank independence
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Bank of Italy cuts Italian 2026 growth outlook on US tariffs, strong euro

The Italian economy will grow by 0.7% next year, in line with the government's latest estimate, the country's central bank said on Friday, cutting a 0.9% forecast it made in June due

Bank of Italy cuts Italian 2026 growth outlook on US tariffs, strong euro
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UBS lifts global equities view to 'attractive' on AI boost

UBS Global Wealth Management upgraded its stance on global equities to "attractive", citing expected productivity gains from AI spending and a supportive policy backdrop.

UBS lifts global equities view to 'attractive' on AI boost
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Europe needs to make a 'down payment' on reforms to sharply boost growth - IMF

The European Union needs to adopt only a small number of reforms to boost economic growth sharply, increase competitiveness and maintain welfare programs,

Europe needs to make a 'down payment' on reforms to sharply boost growth - IMF
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IMF urges more joint EU borrowing to pay for bloc's public goods

The European Union should jointly borrow to pay for European public goods like defence, research and development and energy, Alfred Kammer, the head of the

IMF urges more joint EU borrowing to pay for bloc's public goods
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World Bank's Banga calls for more transparency in debt restructuring process

World Bank President Ajay Banga on Friday stressed the need to increase transparency in debt restructuring processes to give greater clarity to all parties involved, including by

World Bank's Banga calls for more transparency in debt restructuring process
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France knows it must cut deficit and that calms markets, IMF says

French politicians agree that public finances need to be shored up and this consensus keeps financial markets calm despite the political instability France has been experiencing

France knows it must cut deficit and that calms markets, IMF says
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Italy overperforms on fiscal targets, entering virtuous cycle -IMF

Italy has been outperforming on its deficit targets and is entering a virtuous cycle, but it still needs structural reforms for faster growth, the head of the

Italy overperforms on fiscal targets, entering virtuous cycle -IMF
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Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa

Senior Canadian and Chinese officials discussed bilateral trade disputes involving canola and electric vehicles on

Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa
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AmEx updates 2025 forecasts as affluent customers keep up spending

American Express raised the lower end of its 2025 profit and revenue forecasts on Friday, as its affluent customers looked past economic uncertainty

AmEx updates 2025 forecasts as affluent customers keep up spending
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Micron to exit server chips business in China after ban, sources say

Micron plans to stop supplying server chips to data centres in China after the business failed to recover from a 2023 government ban on its

Micron to exit server chips business in China after ban, sources say
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Federal workers still on the job have a new worry: Taking a day off during the shutdown

Federal workers still on the job have a new worry: Taking a day off during the shutdown

Federal workers still on the job have a new worry: Taking a day off during the shutdown
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Hungary to ensure Putin can enter country for Trump meeting in Budapest

Hungary will ensure that Russian President Vladimir Putin can enter the country for a summit with U.S.

Hungary to ensure Putin can enter country for Trump meeting in Budapest
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US businessman Josh Wander, whose firm invested in soccer clubs, indicted for alleged $500M fraud

An American businessman whose firm invested in several European soccer clubs that struggled under its ownership has been indicted in New York

US businessman Josh Wander, whose firm invested in soccer clubs, indicted for alleged $500M fraud
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Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

U.S.

Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro
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White House's Hassett on credit markets: optimistic we can stay ahead of curve

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that banks have ample reserves and that he was optimistic that credit markets could stay ahead of the curve.

White House's Hassett on credit markets: optimistic we can stay ahead of curve
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Bank of England to explain rates decisions in more detail from November

The Bank of England will make changes to explain in more detail its decisions on interest rates and other monetary policy issues from next month, BoE Chief Economist Huw Pill said on

Bank of England to explain rates decisions in more detail from November
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Global equity funds draw fourth weekly inflow on hopes of Fed rate cut

Global equity funds attracted inflows for a fourth straight week through October 15, as dovish comments from U.S.

Global equity funds draw fourth weekly inflow on hopes of Fed rate cut
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WTO chief urges US, China to de-escalate trade war, or risk long-term hit to global growth

The head of the World Trade Organization said she is urging the U.S. and China to de-escalate trade tensions, warning that a decoupling by the world's two

WTO chief urges US, China to de-escalate trade war, or risk long-term hit to global growth
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China accuses US of undermining WTO with tariffs, sanctions

The United States has been undermining the rules-based multilateral trading system since the new administration took office in 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday,

China accuses US of undermining WTO with tariffs, sanctions
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Not everyone in Cambodia scam centres is an angel, South Korean missionary says

The death of a South Korean student lured into working in a scam centre in Cambodia with the promise of a good wage prompted Seoul this week to send officials to Phnom

Not everyone in Cambodia scam centres is an angel, South Korean missionary says
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What you need to know about Bolivia's runoff election

Bolivia will hold a presidential runoff on October 19 after no candidate secured an outright victory in the first round of voting on August 17. 

What you need to know about Bolivia's runoff election
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Ray-Ban maker shares hits all-time high as investors bet on Meta AI glasses boom

Shares in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica rose 14% to hit an all-time high on Friday, adding nearly $20 billion in market value as investor enthusiasm

Ray-Ban maker shares hits all-time high as investors bet on Meta AI glasses boom
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Novo, Lilly's shares drop as Trump vows weight-loss drug price cuts

Shares of weight-loss drug makers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly fell on Friday after U.S.

Novo, Lilly's shares drop as Trump vows weight-loss drug price cuts
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Italy says its banks can handle budget tax hikes

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she had no concerns that tax increases on banks and insurance firms announced in the government's

Italy says its banks can handle budget tax hikes
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Lawsuit filed against explosives plant company after deadly explosion kills 16

Lawsuit filed against explosives plant company after deadly explosion kills 16

Lawsuit filed against explosives plant company after deadly explosion kills 16
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The San Antonio Spurs want to spend at least $500M on a new arena. Now they need help from voters

Voters in Bexar County, Texas, are set to decide on November 4 whether to allow $311 million in venue taxes to go toward helping build a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs want to spend at least $500M on a new arena. Now they need help from voters
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Mongolia's prime minister ousted after 4 months in ruling party feud

Mongolia’s parliament has ousted Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav in a power struggle within the ruling party

Mongolia's prime minister ousted after 4 months in ruling party feud
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Credit risk is alive and well

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Credit risk is alive and well
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Rapid growth of ETF market triggers fears of bubble

The U.S. exchange-traded fund market is churning out new products at an unprecedented clip, creating concerns about a bubble developing - causing some investors to become

Rapid growth of ETF market triggers fears of bubble
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EU needs more focus on self-driving to catch up with rivals, says Bolt CEO

Europe needs to pay at least as much attention to self-driving cars as it does to electric vehicles if it wants to play a role in one of the key technologies

EU needs more focus on self-driving to catch up with rivals, says Bolt CEO
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Maine police looking for 2 people who pocketed thousands of dollars that fell off car's roof

Maine police looking for 2 people who pocketed thousands of dollars that fell off car's roof

Maine police looking for 2 people who pocketed thousands of dollars that fell off car's roof
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Nonprofit helps Atlanta single parents handle expenses while pursuing their college degree

Nonprofit helps Atlanta single parents handle expenses while pursuing their college degree

Nonprofit helps Atlanta single parents handle expenses while pursuing their college degree
Business|Economy|Environment

State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding

The attorneys general of more than a dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration over the termination of $7 billion in funding intended for affordable solar energy projects across the U.S. The coalition argued in the lawsuit that the Environmental Protection Agency’s cancellation of the Solar for All program violated federal law governing federal agencies and constitutional doctrine on separation of powers

State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding
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Wall Street has been worried about bad loans for weeks. Now those fears are spreading

Wall Street has been worried about bad loans for weeks. Now those fears are spreading

Wall Street has been worried about bad loans for weeks. Now those fears are spreading
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

American Express profits surge 16% in Q3, driven by wealthy card members

American Express reports a 16% increase in third-quarter profits, driven by higher card spending, especially among its wealthiest members

American Express profits surge 16% in Q3, driven by wealthy card members
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pound struggles as investors flock to safe havens

Sterling fell on Friday, as investors rushed to safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc and Japanese yen in light of growing anxiety over the outlook for the U.S.

Pound struggles as investors flock to safe havens
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China willing to restart dialogue with Canada at all levels, foreign minister says

China is willing to work with Canada to restart dialogue and exchanges at all levels and to promote the resolution of each nation's legitimate concerns, Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China willing to restart dialogue with Canada at all levels, foreign minister says
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Japan's top banks to jointly issue stablecoin, Nikkei says

Japan's three largest banks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group, will jointly issue "stablecoins", digital currencies pegged to

Japan's top banks to jointly issue stablecoin, Nikkei says
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ADM seeks to lure soy sales from US farmers as prices languish, sources say

Archer-Daniels-Midland, one of the world's biggest grain merchants, is offering incentives for U.S. farmers to deliver soybeans to one of its major processing

ADM seeks to lure soy sales from US farmers as prices languish, sources say
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Autoliv beats profit estimates, recoups 75% of tariff costs in Q3

Autoliv, the world's largest producer of airbags and seatbelts, reported a third-quarter adjusted operating profit above market expectations on Friday and said it had recouped around 75% of

Autoliv beats profit estimates, recoups 75% of tariff costs in Q3
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Truist's third-quarter profit rises on robust wealth management and interest income

Truist Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, driven by a strong wealth management segment and increased interest income, sending its shares up 2% in premarket trading

Truist's third-quarter profit rises on robust wealth management and interest income
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Indonesia announces cash handout, internship programme to stimulate economy

Indonesia on Friday launched a new economic stimulus package that includes cash handouts totalling 30 trillion rupiah ($1.81 billion) for 35 million households and expanded a

Indonesia announces cash handout, internship programme to stimulate economy
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Regions Financial's third-quarter profit rises on dealmaking recovery

Regions Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, benefiting from stronger capital markets and higher income from interests, sending its shares up about 1% in premarket

Regions Financial's third-quarter profit rises on dealmaking recovery
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say

Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say

Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say
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French $20 billion telecoms bid may test EU resolve

A 17 billion euro ($19.72 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for most of the assets of France's second-largest

French $20 billion telecoms bid may test EU resolve
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Volvo Group expects North America weakness through 2026 amid freight slump

Swedish truckmaker Volvo expects trucking demand in North America to remain under pressure into next year, it said on Friday, as weak freight activity and U.S.

Volvo Group expects North America weakness through 2026 amid freight slump
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Japan's Ishin says 'big progress' made in coalition talks with LDP

The Japan Innovation Party and the Liberal Democratic Party made "big progress" in talks towards a possible coalition, party executives said on

Japan's Ishin says 'big progress' made in coalition talks with LDP
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Xiaomi shares post worst week in 3-1/2 years as accidents stoke EV safety concerns

Shares of Chinese EV maker Xiaomi suffered their biggest weekly loss in more than 3-1/2 years on Friday, after media reported two separate accidents involving its best-selling model

Xiaomi shares post worst week in 3-1/2 years as accidents stoke EV safety concerns
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SEC says 'unclear' if proposed 3x and 5x leveraged ETFs would be approved

The U.S.

SEC says 'unclear' if proposed 3x and 5x leveraged ETFs would be approved
Economy|Health|Political

Who's winning the blame game over the shutdown? Here's what a new AP-NORC poll shows

A new poll finds most Americans see the government shutdown as a significant problem as it drags on

Who's winning the blame game over the shutdown? Here's what a new AP-NORC poll shows
Business|Economy|Health

When you have to pay your employer money if you quit your job

When you have to pay your employer money if you quit your job

When you have to pay your employer money if you quit your job
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Trump claimed India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. New Delhi says it knows nothing about it

Trump claimed India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. New Delhi says it knows nothing about it

Trump claimed India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. New Delhi says it knows nothing about it
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Hermes designer Veronique Nichanian to depart after 37 years

Veronique Nichanian, artistic director of menswear styles at Hermes , is departing after 37 years at the brand, Hermes confirmed on Friday.

Hermes designer Veronique Nichanian to depart after 37 years
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Europe's patchwork of regulations is holding investors back, says German banking head

International investors have shown renewed interest in Germany at this week's IMF meetings in Washington, but Europe's fragmented

Europe's patchwork of regulations is holding investors back, says German banking head
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Tariff rollercoaster prompts Chinese exporters to 'give up' on US

Amid the chaos of erratic U.S. tariff announcements, Chinese exporters making everything from kitchen appliances to Halloween decorations

Tariff rollercoaster prompts Chinese exporters to 'give up' on US
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Coca-Cola considers $1 billion IPO of Indian bottling unit, Bloomberg News reports

Coca-Cola is considering taking its Indian bottling unit public in a deal that may fetch $1 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Coca-Cola considers $1 billion IPO of Indian bottling unit, Bloomberg News reports
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Ford to recall nearly 625,000 US vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues

Ford is recalling nearly 625,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to seatbelt and rear-view camera display problems, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

Ford to recall nearly 625,000 US vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues
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BOJ to raise rates if economy aligns with forecasts, deputy governor says

The Bank of Japan will continue raising interest rates if economic and price developments move in line with its forecasts, BOJ Deputy Governor

BOJ to raise rates if economy aligns with forecasts, deputy governor says
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In China, global companies struggle as home-grown brands steal thunder

For many companies, business in China has changed for the long term as a fragile economy and sluggish consumer

In China, global companies struggle as home-grown brands steal thunder
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Japan's fractured politics could ensnarl Takaichi's economic plans

After a wild week, Sanae Takaichi may have found the political support she needs to become Japan's next prime minister - but the new

Japan's fractured politics could ensnarl Takaichi's economic plans
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China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady despite renewed Sino-US tensions

China is expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady for the fifth consecutive month in October on Monday, a Reuters survey showed, as policymakers remain cautious despite a

China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady despite renewed Sino-US tensions
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English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer

English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed,

English winemakers hope for export boost as they toast warmest summer
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As Russia pounds Ukraine's power supply, one nursery battles to provide food and warmth

Ukrainian cook Natalia Meshok leaves home at 2 a.m. for the nursery where she works, using night-time hours when power supply is more or less stable to

As Russia pounds Ukraine's power supply, one nursery battles to provide food and warmth
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What's in Nestle's sprawling food empire as new CEO wields axe?

Nestle's new CEO Philipp Navratil has started with a bang, announcing 16,000 job cuts and a portfolio review that could see brands sold or partnered off as the

What's in Nestle's sprawling food empire as new CEO wields axe?
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US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen

India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian sources said no immediate reduction had been

US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen
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Add credit risk to a bubble, and stand well back

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It was already a troubling set-up for stocks, with valuations stretched, the whiff of an AI bubble, a shut U.S. government and

Add credit risk to a bubble, and stand well back
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Japan's core inflation likely re-accelerated in September: Reuters poll

Japan's core inflation likely accelerated in September for the first time in four months on continued increases in living costs, a Reuters poll showed, adding to pressure on the

Japan's core inflation likely re-accelerated in September: Reuters poll
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Indian refiners make rare purchases of Guyanese grades, sources say

Two Indian refiners have bought 4 million barrels of Guyanese crude oil from U.S. major Exxon Mobil to be delivered at the end of 2025 or

Indian refiners make rare purchases of Guyanese grades, sources say
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BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues

Chinese car maker BYD will make its largest recall yet of more than 115,000 Tang series and Yuan Pro vehicles produced between 2015 and 2022 due to design defects and battery-

BYD makes largest recall of over 115,000 cars due to design, battery issues
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New Zealand reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance

New  Zealand is reimposing sanctions on Iran due to concerns about Iran's non-compliance with its nuclear obligations, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in a

New Zealand reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance
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AI boom rippling across to Britain's pound, Swedish crown

The boom in investment in artificial intelligence is starting to be felt for the first time in currency markets across Europe, and analysts reckon the Swedish crown

AI boom rippling across to Britain's pound, Swedish crown
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Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war

President Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil

Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war
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Diesel brand owner OTB is positive on China and in no rush to IPO

OTB Group, the parent of Italian denim specialist Diesel and owner of luxury brands including Maison Margiela, is positive on the Chinese market and is investing more

Diesel brand owner OTB is positive on China and in no rush to IPO
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Banks in talks with US Treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina, Semafor reports

Banks including JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are in talks with the U.S.

Banks in talks with US Treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina, Semafor reports
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'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent

A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments

'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent
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White House announces IVF drug pricing deal for ‘TrumpRx’ site

White House announces IVF drug pricing deal for ‘TrumpRx’ site

White House announces IVF drug pricing deal for ‘TrumpRx’ site
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Singapore's September exports rise 6.9% y/y, much stronger than forecast

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 6.9% in September from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Friday,  led by a sharp rise in electronics shipments.

Singapore's September exports rise 6.9% y/y, much stronger than forecast
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Automaker group warns Nexperia chip supply issue could quickly disrupt US production

A group representing major automakers warned late on Thursday that a chip disruption stemming from a dispute between China and the Dutch government could quickly impact U.S. auto

Automaker group warns Nexperia chip supply issue could quickly disrupt US production
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US, Brazil say they aim for Trump-Lula meeting as soon as possible

U.S. and Brazilian officials held trade talks on Thursday that the two sides called positive and agreed to work to schedule a meeting between President Donald Trump and his

US, Brazil say they aim for Trump-Lula meeting as soon as possible
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Fed's Kashkari: Economy may not be slowing as much as we think

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Thursday he does not think that there is a big chance the labor market will weaken sharply or inflation will surge,

Fed's Kashkari: Economy may not be slowing as much as we think
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ICE, Border Patrol agents to receive pay during government shutdown

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ICE, Border Patrol agents to receive pay during government shutdown
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Homeland Security says Marine's father who was deported had faced domestic violence, assault charges

The Department of Homeland Security says the father of a Marine arrested by immigration authorities when visiting his pregnant daughter at Camp Pendleton has a criminal record that includes charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Homeland Security says Marine's father who was deported had faced domestic violence, assault charges
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Political crisis in France eases for now as prime minister survives no-confidence vote

France’s latest political crisis has eased, for now

Political crisis in France eases for now as prime minister survives no-confidence vote
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Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help

Russia has launched a heavy bombardment on Ukraine's energy facilities, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help
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Trump says his administration is working on lowering beef prices

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration was working to lower the price of beef in the country.

Trump says his administration is working on lowering beef prices
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Meta set to clinch nearly $30 billion financing deal for Louisiana data center site, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms was set to seal an almost $30 billion finance package for its data center site in rural Louisiana, which would be the largest private capital deal on record, Bloomberg News

Meta set to clinch nearly $30 billion financing deal for Louisiana data center site, Bloomberg News reports
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US weekly jobless claims decline, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimate

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, economists at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimated on Thursday, but

US weekly jobless claims decline, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimate
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Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations amid delay in return of dead hostages

Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations amid delay in return of dead hostages
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The Latest: Indicted ex-Trump adviser John Bolton accused of sharing 1K+ docs on government info

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has been charged in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information

The Latest: Indicted ex-Trump adviser John Bolton accused of sharing 1K+ docs on government info
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Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says

Venezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas

Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says
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The Trump administration focuses its attention on Venezuela and Maduro

The Trump administration focuses its attention on Venezuela and Maduro

The Trump administration focuses its attention on Venezuela and Maduro
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Britain's Smiths Group to sell interconnect unit to Koch's Molex in $1.75 billion deal

Smiths Group said on Thursday it will sell its interconnect unit to U.S. electronic components maker Molex Electronic in a deal valued at 1.3 billion pounds ($1.75 billion), after facing

Britain's Smiths Group to sell interconnect unit to Koch's Molex in $1.75 billion deal
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Regionals spoil the banking party

Making sense of the forces driving global marketsBy Alden Bentley, Editor in Charge, Americas Finance and Markets        Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time-

Regionals spoil the banking party
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Morocco will prioritize health, education spending in 2026 budget, finance minister says

Morocco will adjust its upcoming budget to prioritize spending on health and education as well as allocate some additional funds to reduce regional

Morocco will prioritize health, education spending in 2026 budget, finance minister says
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Oracle expects cloud sales of $166 billion by 2030 as business expands

Oracle said on Thursday it expects cloud infrastructure revenue to grow to $166 billion in fiscal 2030, which would make up nearly 75% of its

Oracle expects cloud sales of $166 billion by 2030 as business expands
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Spirit Airlines to furlough another 365 pilots in restructuring

Spirit Airlines on Thursday said it will furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to 170 pilots in the first quarter of 2026 as it makes larger cuts

Spirit Airlines to furlough another 365 pilots in restructuring
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US rejects bid to lease coal from public lands in Utah as sales in western states fall flat

U.S. officials have rejected a mining company’s bid for more than 6 million tons of coal beneath a national forest in Utah

US rejects bid to lease coal from public lands in Utah as sales in western states fall flat
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Guyana's parliament would not provide immunity to opposition leader Mohamed, VP says

Serving in Guyana's parliament would not provide immunity to opposition leader and mining businessman Azruddin Mohamed, following an indictment by a Florida court, the country's

Guyana's parliament would not provide immunity to opposition leader Mohamed, VP says
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Dollar dented by simmering trade tensions, rate cut bets

The U.S. dollar fell, on track for a third consecutive session of losses against major currencies including the euro, yen and Swiss franc on

Dollar dented by simmering trade tensions, rate cut bets
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Bank of Japan chief signals need for more data in deciding October move

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will scrutinise various data, including information he collects during his stay in Washington,

Bank of Japan chief signals need for more data in deciding October move
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CSX beats quarterly estimates on higher intermodal volumes, merchandise pricing

CSX reported third-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday as improving intermodal volumes and higher pricing in merchandise helped offset the impact from lower

CSX beats quarterly estimates on higher intermodal volumes, merchandise pricing
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JPMorgan CEO says company looking at Europe, Latin America banks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Thursday the largest U.S. lender was looking at banks in Europe and Latin America, without giving further details, but a spokesperson later

JPMorgan CEO says company looking at Europe, Latin America banks
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Trump, Merck KGaA announce deal to cut some IVF drug prices

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Trump, Merck KGaA announce deal to cut some IVF drug prices
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Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill

One of California’s worst oil spills occurred off the Santa Barbara coast in 2015, when a corroded pipeline burst

Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill
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CSX profit falls 22% but investors focus on the direction the new CEO will take the railroad

Investors looked past a 22% drop in CSX’s third quarter earnings Thursday and focused on the direction the railroad's new CEO might take it and the possibility of any strategic deals

CSX profit falls 22% but investors focus on the direction the new CEO will take the railroad
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Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho

Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho

Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho
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US prosecutors charge Smartmatic in alleged $1M Philippines bribery case

Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and other crimes arising from more than $1 million in bribes several executives allegedly paid to election officials in the Philippines

US prosecutors charge Smartmatic in alleged $1M Philippines bribery case
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Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

Drugmaker EMD Serono has agreed to lower the cost of a common fertility medication through a deal with the Trump administration

Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients
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Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House

President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine

Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
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Officials airlift evacuees to safety after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastate Alaska villages

Officials in Alaska are rushing to find housing for people from tiny coastal villages devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong

Officials airlift evacuees to safety after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastate Alaska villages
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Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats are rejecting for the 10th time a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
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Kremlin says Rubio and Lavrov to speak in coming days to prepare Putin-Trump summit

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Kremlin says Rubio and Lavrov to speak in coming days to prepare Putin-Trump summit
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Harvard endowment swells to nearly $57 billion, donations reach a record

The value of Harvard University's endowment, the world's largest among universities, grew by nearly $4 billion to $56.9 billion in fiscal 2025 on the back of

Harvard endowment swells to nearly $57 billion, donations reach a record
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G20 vows to keep focus on developing countries' debt issues

The Group of 20 major economies, led this year by South Africa, said on Thursday the risk of a systemic debt crisis appears to be broadly contained, but many

G20 vows to keep focus on developing countries' debt issues
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US energy prices to spike on Trump's axing of grants, senator says

The Trump administration's plans to cancel nearly $8 billion in Energy Department grants are illegal because contracts had already been signed and will cause

US energy prices to spike on Trump's axing of grants, senator says
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United Airlines sees US shutdown as risk to travel confidence

United Airlines Scott Kirby warned on Thursday that an extended government shutdown risks taking a toll on airline bookings as well as flight operations.

United Airlines sees US shutdown as risk to travel confidence
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Major US business group sues over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The largest U.S. business lobbying group filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign

Major US business group sues over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
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States sue to stop Trump cancellation of $7 billion solar grant program

Nearly two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its cancellation of a $7 billion grant program aimed at expanding solar energy in low-income communities, according to court

States sue to stop Trump cancellation of $7 billion solar grant program
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Oil drops 1%, settles at 5-month lows as Trump-Putin summit looms

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday after U.S.

Oil drops 1%, settles at 5-month lows as Trump-Putin summit looms
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Wall Street ends down; Zions sparks worries about regional banks

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with signs of weakness in regional banks spooking investors already on edge over U.S.-China trade tensions.

Wall Street ends down; Zions sparks worries about regional banks
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US stocks drop on worries about banks

U.S. stocks slumped after another turbulent day of trading

US stocks drop on worries about banks
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US stocks pulled lower by financials; gold hits record highs

Wall Street stocks ended lower while gold prices surged on Thursday as declining financial shares and simmering trade tensions between the United States and China

US stocks pulled lower by financials; gold hits record highs
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US appeals court rejects Trump bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois for now

A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court ruling that temporarily blocks the deployment of National

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois for now
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Stocks sink on concerns about regional bank loans

Stocks sink on concerns about regional bank loans

Stocks sink on concerns about regional bank loans
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California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years after he first announced a partnership to sell state-branded generic drugs at lower prices

California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year
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Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

The Department of Energy says it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
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Canadians set aside contempt for tariffs and Trump rhetoric for the love of the Toronto Blue Jays

Many Canadians have been boycotting the U.S. since the Trump administration started threating Canada’s economy and sovereignty with tariffs and heated political rhetoric

Canadians set aside contempt for tariffs and Trump rhetoric for the love of the Toronto Blue Jays
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Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are using artificial intelligence to improve their cyberattacks on U.S. companies, governments and individuals, according to new research from Microsoft

Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US
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CNN breaks down the AOC-Sanders town hall

CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains the key takeaways from the latest town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), which highlighted the deep divide between Republicans and Democrats over reopening the federal government.

CNN breaks down the AOC-Sanders town hall
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Obesity remains high in the US, but more states are showing progress, a new report finds

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped

Obesity remains high in the US, but more states are showing progress, a new report finds
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Insurance tech firm Exzeo eyes $2 billion valuation in US IPO

Insurance technology firm Exzeo Group said on Thursday it was targeting a valuation of up to $2 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest

Insurance tech firm Exzeo eyes $2 billion valuation in US IPO
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IKEA sales fall for second year as retailer makes aggressive price-cutting push

IKEA's annual sales fell for a second consecutive year, it reported on Thursday, as the budget furniture retailer stuck to a strategy

IKEA sales fall for second year as retailer makes aggressive price-cutting push
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After Putin summit, Trump changed his mind on supporting Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy targets, sources say

After Putin summit, Trump changed his mind on supporting Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy targets, sources say

After Putin summit, Trump changed his mind on supporting Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy targets, sources say
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‘The communication culture sucks’: Republicans on Capitol Hill in the dark on Trump administration decisions during shutdown

‘The communication culture sucks’: Republicans on Capitol Hill in the dark on Trump administration decisions during shutdown

‘The communication culture sucks’: Republicans on Capitol Hill in the dark on Trump administration decisions during shutdown
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Trump details decision to authorize CIA to operate in Venezuela

President Donald Trump said today he authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to clamp down on illegal flows of migrants and drugs from the South American nation, but stopped short of saying they would have authority to remove President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump details decision to authorize CIA to operate in Venezuela
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Carney expects to meet senior China leaders, sidesteps question on tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday said he expected to meet senior Chinese leaders soon but sidestepped a question about dropping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange

Carney expects to meet senior China leaders, sidesteps question on tariffs
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Bank of England's Mann says UK job market weaker, not falling off cliff

Britain's labour market is weakening, but not at so sharp a rate that it requires the Bank of England to cut interest rates further, BoE policymaker Catherine Mann said on

Bank of England's Mann says UK job market weaker, not falling off cliff
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S&P Global strikes $1.8 billion deal for private markets firm With Intelligence (Oct 15)

S&P Global has agreed to buy private markets data provider With

S&P Global strikes $1.8 billion deal for private markets firm With Intelligence (Oct 15)
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EA's latest 'Battlefield 6' sells over seven million copies during opening three days

Electronic Arts' "Battlefield 6" has hit all-time highs for franchise sales during the first three days of its launch, selling over seven million copies, the video game publisher said on

EA's latest 'Battlefield 6' sells over seven million copies during opening three days
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Boeing's striking union files unfair labor practice charge against planemaker

A union representing more than 3,200 striking workers of Boeing said on Thursday it has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the U.S. planemaker with the National Labor Relations

Boeing's striking union files unfair labor practice charge against planemaker
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Bank of Japan must tread carefully in normalizing policy, central bank official says

The Bank of Japan must be careful when normalizing monetary policy due to uncertainty about how the economy would react to a new environment of positive interest

Bank of Japan must tread carefully in normalizing policy, central bank official says
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Kraken signs $100 million deal for Small Exchange to bulk up US derivatives business

Crypto heavyweight Kraken said on Thursday it has acquired futures exchange Small Exchange from IG Group for $100 million, paving the way to launch a fully U.S.-based

Kraken signs $100 million deal for Small Exchange to bulk up US derivatives business
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EssilorLuxottica sales boosted by Meta AI glasses

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica posted record third-quarter sales on Thursday and said it would accelerate production capacity for its booming smart glasses business.

EssilorLuxottica sales boosted by Meta AI glasses
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US budget deficit falls $41 billion to $1.775 trillion in fiscal 2025

The U.S. budget deficit shrank by $41 billion to $1.775 trillion in the 2025 fiscal year, despite a $118 billion increase in revenues from President Donald

US budget deficit falls $41 billion to $1.775 trillion in fiscal 2025
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China blames US for global panic over rare earths controls

China on Thursday accused the U.S. of stoking panic over its rare earth controls and said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had made "grossly distorted" remarks about a

China blames US for global panic over rare earths controls
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Swiss Army Knife maker tries new tools to blunt Trump tariff blow

Swiss Army Knife maker Victorinox is trying to hold down its U.S. prices, while exploring new markets, as it experiments with new tools to navigate

Swiss Army Knife maker tries new tools to blunt Trump tariff blow
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Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system

A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transportation system from terrorist attacks

Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system
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India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases

India is looking to increase its purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the U.S. as it diversifies its energy supplies following criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil

India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases
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IMF highlights risks of domestic borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African governments are paying more to borrow at home than abroad as they turn increasingly to domestic banks to

IMF highlights risks of domestic borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa
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CNN's all-access subscription tier will launch on October 28 at $6.99 per month

CNN is taking another shot at streaming with a $6.99-a-month subscription service that will launch on October 28, three years after its parent Warner Bros Discovery pulled the plug on the

CNN's all-access subscription tier will launch on October 28 at $6.99 per month
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China says US restrictive measures undermine trade talk atmosphere

China's commerce minister, Wang Wentao, said "intensive U.S. restrictive measures" rolled out after talks in Madrid in September seriously harmed China's interests and undermined

China says US restrictive measures undermine trade talk atmosphere
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IMF official urges China to shift fiscal focus away from industrial policy

China has scope to ramp up fiscal stimulus, but should shift the focus of spending away from industrial policy and toward steps to boost consumption, a senior

IMF official urges China to shift fiscal focus away from industrial policy
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Dollar falls against yen and euro with trade dispute, rate outlook in focus

The U.S. dollar was on track for a third consecutive session of losses against major currencies including the euro, yen and Swiss franc on

Dollar falls against yen and euro with trade dispute, rate outlook in focus
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IMF's Georgieva urges more scrutiny of non-bank lenders

The International Monetary Fund is urging countries to pay more attention to risks that may be building in non-bank lending markets after the collapse of two U.S.

IMF's Georgieva urges more scrutiny of non-bank lenders
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Insurer Travelers misses revenue estimates on slower commercial property growth

Insurance bellwether Travelers Companies third-quarter revenue missed Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as the company's focus on underwriting discipline slowed growth in large

Insurer Travelers misses revenue estimates on slower commercial property growth
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IMF upgrades Asia's growth forecast, warns of risks from US-China tension

The International Monetary Fund revised up Asia's economic growth forecast on Thursday, but warned that renewed escalation in U.S.-China tensions could deal a

IMF upgrades Asia's growth forecast, warns of risks from US-China tension
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US homebuilder sentiment hits 6-month high; economy uncertainty clouds housing outlook

U.S. homebuilder sentiment jumped to a six-month high in October amid hopes that declining mortgage rates would stimulate demand for housing and help reduce an

US homebuilder sentiment hits 6-month high; economy uncertainty clouds housing outlook
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ECB must not overengineer policy on small inflation deviations, Kocher says

The European Central Bank should keep interest rates steady as long as inflation is close to 2% and should not try to overengineer policy in case of small deviations from its

ECB must not overengineer policy on small inflation deviations, Kocher says
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French stocks jump to seven-month high after government survives confidence vote

French stocks rose to a seven-month high on Thursday after the government survived a confidence vote, while a jump in Nestle buoyed the wider European

French stocks jump to seven-month high after government survives confidence vote
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G20 risk watchdog warns of 'significant gaps' in global crypto rules

There are "significant gaps" in countries' attempts to regulate fast-growing crypto markets, which could potentially harm financial

G20 risk watchdog warns of 'significant gaps' in global crypto rules
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Critical mineral firms boost Washington lobbying as US expands investments

Critical mineral companies are boosting lobbying efforts in Washington, hoping to share in the ambitious investments that U.S.

Critical mineral firms boost Washington lobbying as US expands investments
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Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas

Russian attacks have forced Ukraine to suspend activities at several major gas facilities this month, the state energy company said on Thursday

Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas
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Would Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez work with Marjorie Taylor Greene on health care?

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins that she would work with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene if the Republican congresswoman wants to support bipartisan legislation on health care.

Would Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez work with Marjorie Taylor Greene on health care?
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Man sentenced to 25 years in connection with 6-year-old’s death in KCK

Man sentenced to 25 years in connection with 6-year-old’s death in KCK

Man sentenced to 25 years in connection with 6-year-old’s death in KCK
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Trump signs order to pay troops during US government shutdown

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Trump signs order to pay troops during US government shutdown
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Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues

About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues

Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues
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Lyft to open Toronto tech hub, deepening push beyond US market

Lyft plans to open a new technology hub in downtown Toronto in the second half of next year, making the city its second-largest tech center after San Francisco, the ride-

Lyft to open Toronto tech hub, deepening push beyond US market
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US mid-Atlantic manufacturing contracts in October; price measures increase

Factory activity in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region unexpectedly contracted in October, and more manufacturers reported paying and receiving higher prices for inputs and their goods

US mid-Atlantic manufacturing contracts in October; price measures increase
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US broker Schwab clinches record profit on client assets, trading strength

U.S. brokerage firm Charles Schwab beat third-quarter profit expectations on Thursday as client assets hit a new record and trading revenue soared.

US broker Schwab clinches record profit on client assets, trading strength
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TD Bank taps industry veterans for general counsel, finance head roles to bolster US team

Toronto Dominion Bank on Thursday named industry veterans Brian Callanan as U.S. general counsel and Andre Ramos as U.S. finance head in the Canadian lender's latest push for a stronger

TD Bank taps industry veterans for general counsel, finance head roles to bolster US team
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Fed policymakers' focus on tariffs makes central bank seem political: Miran

To safeguard their critically important monetary policy independence, Federal Reserve policymakers must take an "all-or-nothing" approach to talking about the Trump administration's

Fed policymakers' focus on tariffs makes central bank seem political: Miran
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Brazil interest rates must stay on hold until data converge, says cenbank director

Brazil's central bank monetary policy director Nilton David said on Thursday that policymakers believe interest rates should remain at 15% for a very prolonged period until they are

Brazil interest rates must stay on hold until data converge, says cenbank director
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North America's LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029, EIA says

Liquefied natural gas exporters in the U.S. have announced plans to more than double U.S. liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2029, the U.S

North America's LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029, EIA says
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G7 agrees to keep united front on China export controls, diversify suppliers

Group of Seven finance ministers agreed to keep a united front and coordinate their short-term response to China's export controls on rare earths and to diversify suppliers,

G7 agrees to keep united front on China export controls, diversify suppliers
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Why Europe can't face its pension black hole

France's political standoff shows how European governments, caught between the demands of their ageing electorates and the need to keep spending in check, keep

Why Europe can't face its pension black hole
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US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports

Western powers have ramped up pressure on Russia's oil sales amid its war with Ukraine as U.S.

US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports
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Yogurt maker Chobani raises $650 million in latest funding round

Chobani has raised $650 million in its latest funding round, the company said on Thursday, as the yogurt maker looks to fund its plant expansion plans in the United States.

Yogurt maker Chobani raises $650 million in latest funding round
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Fed's Miran says he is not focused on asset price boom in push for lower rates

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Thursday said he was not concerned that easing monetary policy risks further inflating historically -- and in some

Fed's Miran says he is not focused on asset price boom in push for lower rates
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US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)

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US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)
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IMF's Georgieva urges countries to keep trade as engine of growth

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged member countries to keep trade as an engine of growth for the world

IMF's Georgieva urges countries to keep trade as engine of growth
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US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40 billion by tapping private funding sources

The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina

US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40 billion by tapping private funding sources
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The EU unveils a plan to be ready within 5 years to fend off any Russian attack

The European Union has unveiled a plan aimed at ensuring that Europe can defend itself against outside attack by the end of the decade

The EU unveils a plan to be ready within 5 years to fend off any Russian attack
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Trump's push for law and order shows he's no longer encumbered by government guardrails

President Donald Trump is embracing tough-on-crime policies in his second term

Trump's push for law and order shows he's no longer encumbered by government guardrails
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Top South Korean official expresses optimism about US tariff talks, fuelling stock rally

South Korea's chief presidential policy adviser said on Thursday he was "optimistic" about talks to finalise a trade deal with the U.S., the latest remark by an official

Top South Korean official expresses optimism about US tariff talks, fuelling stock rally
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Key points for investors in Ivory Coast's presidential election

Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, will vote in a presidential election on October 25 with incumbent Alassane Ouattara widely expected to secure a fourth

Key points for investors in Ivory Coast's presidential election
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Argentina likely to widen peso's trading band after elections, investors say

Argentina will likely shift its foreign exchange policy to allow for a weaker peso after midterm elections this month, with analysts and investors warning that

Argentina likely to widen peso's trading band after elections, investors say
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Canadian home sales decline 1.7% in September

Canadian home sales fell 1.7% in September from August, ending a string of increases that began in April, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on

Canadian home sales decline 1.7% in September
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UK lenders expect demand for mortgage and consumer credit to flatten

British lenders expect to see unchanged demand for mortgages in the last three months of 2025, according to a Bank of England survey published on Thursday that added to other signs

UK lenders expect demand for mortgage and consumer credit to flatten
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German insurer Munich Re warns of riot risk in slower-growth Europe

Tepid economic growth in Europe could result in a growing risk of civil unrest, a top executive with the German insurer Munich Re said on Thursday.

German insurer Munich Re warns of riot risk in slower-growth Europe
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Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger

Pope Leo made an urgent plea on Thursday for global leaders to end world hunger, saying in a speech to a United Nations agency that allowing millions to go

Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger
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Mapping the scale of beleaguered First Brands' debts and its creditors

Auto parts maker First Brands' bankruptcy has sent ripples through credit markets in recent weeks, casting a spotlight on the exposure of some of the world's top financial

Mapping the scale of beleaguered First Brands' debts and its creditors
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In Louisiana voting case, US Supreme Court ponders a 'colorblind' Constitution

In deciding a major case examining the racial composition of electoral districts in Louisiana, U.S.

In Louisiana voting case, US Supreme Court ponders a 'colorblind' Constitution
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Cost-cutting vs status quo: bidders envision starkly different futures for Citgo, sources say

An affiliate of Elliott Investment Management wants to cut costs at Venezuela-owned Citgo Petroleum while a unit of Gold Reserve would

Cost-cutting vs status quo: bidders envision starkly different futures for Citgo, sources say
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Hungary working 'full steam' on $1.6 billion pension top-up, Orban says

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday said his government was working "full steam" on a pension top-up, which could cost around $1.6 billion,

Hungary working 'full steam' on $1.6 billion pension top-up, Orban says
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Japan's Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership

Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, held talks about a possible coalition with leaders of the

Japan's Takaichi woos right-leaning party to secure premiership
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Macron's legacy evaporates as France's political and fiscal woes mount

In a 2018 interview with Fox News ahead of his first state visit to the United States, a fresh-faced President Emmanuel Macron was asked whether he might back down on

Macron's legacy evaporates as France's political and fiscal woes mount
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Salesforce jumps as $60 billion forecast eases revenue growth concerns

Salesforce shares jumped more than 6% in premarket trading on Thursday, after the company forecast faster revenue growth in the coming years, easing concerns that AI tools were eroding

Salesforce jumps as $60 billion forecast eases revenue growth concerns
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Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz seeks to appeal to disillusioned voters in election runoff

Bolivian Senator Rodrigo Paz is seeking to build on his surprise first-round lead as he prepares to face conservative rival Jorge "Tuto"

Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz seeks to appeal to disillusioned voters in election runoff
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Bolivia's Quiroga promises 'dramatic' economic change if he wins election runoff

Conservative former president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga is banking on a bold economic rescue plan to win Bolivia's October 19 presidential runoff,

Bolivia's Quiroga promises 'dramatic' economic change if he wins election runoff
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BNY quarterly profit boosted by higher interest, fees

BNY reported a 21% jump in third-quarter profit on Thursday, as the world's largest custodian bank earned higher interest and fees on its services, while soaring equity markets boosted the

BNY quarterly profit boosted by higher interest, fees
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China's retailers extend Singles' Day to five weeks to revive spending

Chinese retailers are stretching their annual "Singles' Day" sales bonanza to as long as five weeks this year, as the likes of Alibaba and JD.com try to

China's retailers extend Singles' Day to five weeks to revive spending
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AI fizzes and banks are buoyant

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets A combination of ongoing optimism over the AI boom, impressive U.S. bank earnings and an

AI fizzes and banks are buoyant
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Fed's Miran: Growth next year could hinge on how U.S.-China tensions are resolved - Fox Business

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said economic growth for the coming year could turn on whether the escalating risks around U.S.-China trade are realized or defused.

Fed's Miran: Growth next year could hinge on how U.S.-China tensions are resolved - Fox Business
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FX reserve managers react to, not drive dollar moves, StanChart says

Reserve managers tend to buy the dollar when it weakens and sell when it rises, suggesting they might play a lesser role in driving the greenback than private

FX reserve managers react to, not drive dollar moves, StanChart says
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Fed's Waller: Available data show ongoing labor weakness, bolstering rate cut case

Data available even in the absence of delayed U.S. government employment reports tells a consistent story of weak hiring, bolstering the need for the Federal Reserve to cut rates

Fed's Waller: Available data show ongoing labor weakness, bolstering rate cut case
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Bank of Israel in no rush to lower interest rates despite Gaza deal, official says

Israel's central bank should not rush to cut interest rates in response to the Gaza ceasefire and last month's inflation dip as the economy is doing well and

Bank of Israel in no rush to lower interest rates despite Gaza deal, official says
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Trump diverts anti-terror funds from Democratic strongholds to Republican states

The Trump administration plans to shift terrorism prevention funding from Democratic-led states toward those led by Republicans, government

Trump diverts anti-terror funds from Democratic strongholds to Republican states
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Brazil's economic activity rises less than expected in August

Brazil's economic activity increased less than expected in August, central bank data showed on Thursday, as a growing chorus of economists anticipate a sharper slowdown ahead amid

Brazil's economic activity rises less than expected in August
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Greece adopts law extending working hours despite protests

Greece's parliament approved a bill on Thursday allowing private sector employers to extend working hours despite protests from workers

Greece adopts law extending working hours despite protests
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Fed's Barkin: Consumers are spending, but not as flush as in pandemic years

Consumers continue to spend given low unemployment and wage gains, but are more constrained than during the pandemic years, Richmond Fed president Thomas Barkin said on Thursday.

Fed's Barkin: Consumers are spending, but not as flush as in pandemic years
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UK's Reeves says she would like a bigger fiscal buffer but that means trade-offs

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she would like to have a bigger fiscal buffer to cope with volatile global markets but creating one in

UK's Reeves says she would like a bigger fiscal buffer but that means trade-offs
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French PM faces fraught budget talks after surviving no-confidence votes

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, winning a temporary reprieve for

French PM faces fraught budget talks after surviving no-confidence votes
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Chip stocks rise after TSMC's rosy outlook on strong AI demand

Semiconductor stocks advanced on Thursday after top contract chipmaker TSMC issued a rosy forecast, fanning optimism about demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure in a week of

Chip stocks rise after TSMC's rosy outlook on strong AI demand
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UK's bid to woo China faces backlash over spying claims and slim economic gains

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempts to improve ties with China leave him open to criticism at home that he is

UK's bid to woo China faces backlash over spying claims and slim economic gains
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Fossil shares tank as struggling watchmaker extends deadline for debt exchange

Shares of U.S. watchmaker Fossil tumbled 31.5% in morning trading on Thursday, after the company, which has been restructuring its debt, announced plans to extend the deadline to exchange

Fossil shares tank as struggling watchmaker extends deadline for debt exchange
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Flare-up in US-China trade tensions poses a big risk to Thailand's growth, deputy central bank governor says

The fresh flare-up in trade tensions between the United States and

Flare-up in US-China trade tensions poses a big risk to Thailand's growth, deputy central bank governor says
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UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts

Almost 14 million people in countries including Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan, risk severe hunger due to cuts in global humanitarian

UN agency says 13.7 million people face severe hunger due to global aid cuts
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Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in Parliament

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has survived two votes of no-confidence that could have toppled his fragile new government

Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in Parliament
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Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign

Nestlé is cutting 16,000 globally as the Swiss food giant looks to trim costs and continue with its turnaround efforts

Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign
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Authorities identify remains of 14 of 16 victims in Tennessee explosion

Authorities say they have identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed last week in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant

Authorities identify remains of 14 of 16 victims in Tennessee explosion
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South Africa welcomes $115M US bridge plan to sustain its HIV programs for 6 months

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March

South Africa welcomes $115M US bridge plan to sustain its HIV programs for 6 months
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Colleges are fighting to prove their return on investment

For many young Americans, deciding on college has become a complex choice

Colleges are fighting to prove their return on investment
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Career experts say asking for a raise isn't off the table in a tough job market

The U.S. is experiencing a significant hiring slowdown

Career experts say asking for a raise isn't off the table in a tough job market
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Salesforce forecasts stronger-than-expected revenue of over $60 billion in 2030

Salesforce expects revenue of more than $60 billion in 2030, above Wall Street estimates, as the company rapidly rolls out AI features across its cloud services.

Salesforce forecasts stronger-than-expected revenue of over $60 billion in 2030
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UK's Reeves should go big on tax increases in November, think tank says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should raise taxes by a lot in next month's budget to exit the "Groundhog Day scenario" of continuously having to find measures to patch up the

UK's Reeves should go big on tax increases in November, think tank says
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IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva intends to visit Ukraine at a time that has not yet been determined, an IMF spokesperson said on Wednesday.

IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says
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Milei says Argentina, US in talks over trade deal

Argentina's government is in talks with the United States over a potential agreement that would grant the South American country trade advantages, President Javier Milei said

Milei says Argentina, US in talks over trade deal
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Japan August machinery orders fall 0.9% on-month, worse than forecast

Japan's core machinery orders fell 0.9% in August from the previous month, government data showed on Thursday.

Japan August machinery orders fall 0.9% on-month, worse than forecast
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US may seek more stakes in strategic companies to counter China, Bessent says

The Trump administration will seek to tighten control over strategic sectors by taking more equity stakes in key companies to counter China's economic policies

US may seek more stakes in strategic companies to counter China, Bessent says
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Samsung Electronics shares hit record high

Shares of South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose as much as 2% on Thursday to an all-time high on investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor industry.

Samsung Electronics shares hit record high
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Japan urges G7 to stay vigilant to excessive FX volatility

Japan told its G7 counterparts that policymakers must be vigilant against excessively volatile and disorderly moves in the currency market, Finance Minister

Japan urges G7 to stay vigilant to excessive FX volatility
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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil

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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
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Bessent says US expects Japan to stop buying Russian energy

U.S.

Bessent says US expects Japan to stop buying Russian energy
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Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect

Dozens of journalists who cover the U.S.

Pentagon journalists vacate workspace as new restrictions take effect
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News overload splits markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland With this much newsflow, it's hard for investors to know where to look.

News overload splits markets
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Economic reforms needed to foster Mittelstand investment, German banks group head says

Germany's Mittelstand could invest much more but is hesitating because reforms to strengthen the country as a business location are still lacking, the

Economic reforms needed to foster Mittelstand investment, German banks group head says
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ECB should only cut rates further if new shocks hit, Dolenc says

The European Central Bank should hold interest rates steady unless new shocks hit, Slovenia's acting central bank chief said, pushing back on arguments that

ECB should only cut rates further if new shocks hit, Dolenc says
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Horse power: Renault-Geely engine unit speeds up as EV shift stutters

When French carmaker Renault and China's Geely carved out their combustion-engine operations in 2022, the venture looked like a

Horse power: Renault-Geely engine unit speeds up as EV shift stutters
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TSMC Q3 profit jumps 39.1% to record, beats expectations

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 39.1% jump in third-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts and hitting a record as it benefited from surging

TSMC Q3 profit jumps 39.1% to record, beats expectations
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India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national alliance faces a tough regional election in the state of Bihar next month, due to youth unemployment and distrust over voter

India's Modi faces tough Bihar state election; voters angry over unemployment, distrust electoral rolls
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Hawkish Bank of Japan policymaker calls for more rate hikes

The Bank of Japan should lift interest rates closer to levels deemed neutral to the economy given mounting inflationary pressures,

Hawkish Bank of Japan policymaker calls for more rate hikes
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Investors call for greater disclosure in Toyota's buyout of group company

Global investors have called on Toyota Motor to provide more disclosure about its planned buyout of group firm Toyota Industries, criticising what they

Investors call for greater disclosure in Toyota's buyout of group company
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UK economy returns to growth, but only just, as Reeves plans budget

Britain's economy returned to growth in August when it expanded by a marginal 0.1% from July, official data showed on Thursday, offering a little bit of relief

UK economy returns to growth, but only just, as Reeves plans budget
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Australia's Treasury Wine chair grilled by shareholders but comfortably re-elected

Treasury Wine Estates shareholders grilled Chairman John Mullen over the Australian winemaker's poor performance,

Australia's Treasury Wine chair grilled by shareholders but comfortably re-elected
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Motorcycle taxi drivers of Cameroon's Douala long for jobs and escape

Zakiyaou Mohamed awoke from yet another night of fitful sleep atop his motorcycle in Cameroon's economic capital Douala and

Motorcycle taxi drivers of Cameroon's Douala long for jobs and escape
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Australian unemployment hits 4-year high, rate cut back in play

Australia's unemployment rate spiked unexpectedly to a near four-year high in September as more people went looking for work, a weak result that revived hopes for more

Australian unemployment hits 4-year high, rate cut back in play
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Merz to advocate use of frozen Russian assets at EU summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he would call for the European Union to use Russian assets frozen in the West to provide a 140 billion euro ($163 billion) loan to

Merz to advocate use of frozen Russian assets at EU summit
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China's GDP growth set to dip, raising pressure for more stimulus: Reuters poll

China's economy likely grew at its weakest pace in a year in the third quarter, with the slowdown set to deepen and threaten the official growth target, a Reuters poll

China's GDP growth set to dip, raising pressure for more stimulus: Reuters poll
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Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later

Israel’s military aid agency COGAT said on Thursday preparations are ongoing with Egypt to open the major Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the movement of people, with the date

Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later
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Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire'

Nestle will cut 16,000 jobs, new CEO Philipp Navratil said on Thursday, as the world's largest packaged food company seeks to cut costs and win back investor

Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire'
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Little cheer for Pernod as US, Chinese quarterly sales slide

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard endured steep declines in all but one of its key markets in the first quarter, it said on Thursday, as global

Little cheer for Pernod as US, Chinese quarterly sales slide
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Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chairman's near $1 billion divorce settlement

South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday sent SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's high-profile divorce case, which required him to pay a record settlement,

Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chairman's near $1 billion divorce settlement
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AI data centre boom spurs robot maker ABB's US sales

Swiss engineering company ABB said it is seeing strong customer demand, particularly from a surge in new data centres being built in the U.S. to process artificial

AI data centre boom spurs robot maker ABB's US sales
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UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet

Britain targeted Russia's two largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, and 44 shadow fleet tankers on Wednesday in what it described as a new bid to

UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet
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TSMC raises revenue forecast on bullish outlook for AI megatrend

TSMC, the world's biggest producer of advanced chips, raised its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday on a bullish outlook for spending

TSMC raises revenue forecast on bullish outlook for AI megatrend
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Canadian housing starts rise 14% in September -CMHC

Canadian housing starts rose 14% in September compared with the previous month, a sharper increase than expected, data from the national housing agency showed on Thursday.

Canadian housing starts rise 14% in September -CMHC
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Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built

Structured parking can cost as much as $50,000 per space, making housing more expensive to build and for those living there.

Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

In general, people are moving to safer homes after disasters, but the vast majority are selling, meaning someone else is now taking on that risk. Buyout programs can help.

FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
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Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties

The International Energy Agency expects global renewable energy capacity to double by 2030, even with lower growth in the US, but fossil fuels still dominate.

Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties
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World’s largest food company is cutting 16,000 jobs due partly to automation

World’s largest food company is cutting 16,000 jobs due partly to automation

World’s largest food company is cutting 16,000 jobs due partly to automation
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As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
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Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers

Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements
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Last paychecks and new side hustles: Government workers’ TikToks show shutdown life

Last paychecks and new side hustles: Government workers’ TikToks show shutdown life

Last paychecks and new side hustles: Government workers’ TikToks show shutdown life
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Why Jamie Dimon is warning of ‘cockroaches’ in the US economy

Why Jamie Dimon is warning of ‘cockroaches’ in the US economy

Why Jamie Dimon is warning of ‘cockroaches’ in the US economy
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'You've been calling a lot!': How 2 AP reporters landed an interview with Madagascar’s coup leader

The head of an elite Madagascar military unit ousted the African island country’s president in a coup, capping weeks of youth-led protests over poverty and other issues

'You've been calling a lot!': How 2 AP reporters landed an interview with Madagascar’s coup leader
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Mexico's Pemex and powerful union agree to 4.5% pay increase

Mexican state energy company Pemex said on Wednesday it had agreed with the powerful STPRM oil workers union on a 4.5% salary increase as part of the revision of the 2025-2027

Mexico's Pemex and powerful union agree to 4.5% pay increase
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US airline group urges end to government shutdown, citing aviation risks

The head of a U.S. airline trade group urged an end to the 15-day government shutdown, citing concerns about rising pressure faced by air traffic controllers

US airline group urges end to government shutdown, citing aviation risks
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U.S. Bancorp forms dedicated unit for digital assets, money movement

U.S.

U.S. Bancorp forms dedicated unit for digital assets, money movement
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Airline group Abra to submit draft registration statement for US IPO

Abra Group, which controls Brazilian airline Gol and Colombia's Avianca, intends to confidentially submit a draft registration statement for a proposed initial public offering in

Airline group Abra to submit draft registration statement for US IPO
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Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US

Canada threatened legal action against automaker Stellantis NV on Wednesday over what Ottawa says is the company's unacceptable plan to shift production of one

Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US
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US banks tap Fed repo facility as overnight rates climb, signaling funding strain

U.S. banks borrowed $6.5 billion from the Federal Reserve's Standing Repo Facility (SRF) on Wednesday, central bank data showed, and repurchase rates

US banks tap Fed repo facility as overnight rates climb, signaling funding strain
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MoneyLion, CFPB agree to settle Biden-era allegations of unfair charges on military personnel

The U.S.

MoneyLion, CFPB agree to settle Biden-era allegations of unfair charges on military personnel
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Argentina hopes to finalize US $20 billion swap line before midterm vote

Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo said he hopes to "very soon" execute a framework that will contain the terms of a $20 billion currency swap the U.S. recently

Argentina hopes to finalize US $20 billion swap line before midterm vote
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Australia central bank judging whether further easing needed, says RBA chief

Australia's top central banker said a pickup in consumer spending and higher readings on some parts of inflation had given policymakers pause to consider whether

Australia central bank judging whether further easing needed, says RBA chief
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United Airlines forecasts highest-ever quarterly revenue on travel demand boost

United Airlines forecast stronger earnings in the current quarter on Wednesday as it expects rising travel demand and improved pricing power to produce the

United Airlines forecasts highest-ever quarterly revenue on travel demand boost
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Australia's central bank sees signs of financial conditions loosening after rate cuts

Australia's central bank is seeing signs that financial conditions are loosening after three interest rate cuts this year and credit is readily available to households and businesses

Australia's central bank sees signs of financial conditions loosening after rate cuts
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Trading Day: Risk on, or off? It's trade vs earnings

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Alden Bentley, Editor in Charge, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie McGeever is enjoying some well-deserved

Trading Day: Risk on, or off? It's trade vs earnings
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IMF urges Bank of Japan to move 'very gradually' with rate hikes

The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually in raising interest rates as global trade uncertainty clouds the economic outlook, a

IMF urges Bank of Japan to move 'very gradually' with rate hikes
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Beta Technologies aims for $7.22 billion valuation in US IPO

Electric aircraft maker Beta Technologies said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday that it was aiming for a U.S. listing valuing the company at about $7.22 billion.

Beta Technologies aims for $7.22 billion valuation in US IPO
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Core Scientific's board asks shareholders to vote for CoreWeave deal

Core Scientific's board urged its shareholders on Wednesday to vote for the crypto miner's proposed sale to CoreWeave as the company expects a number of benefits from the deal.

Core Scientific's board asks shareholders to vote for CoreWeave deal
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S&P 500 ends higher after strong bank earnings, chip stocks rally

The S&P 500 ended higher on Wednesday, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America rallying after solid quarterly results, while investors remained focused on the recent

S&P 500 ends higher after strong bank earnings, chip stocks rally
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New Zealand food prices fall in September

New Zealand food prices

New Zealand food prices fall in September
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US energy department ends grant for American Battery's lithium hydroxide project

American Battery Technology said on Wednesday the U.S.

US energy department ends grant for American Battery's lithium hydroxide project
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management's global co-head and CIO of public investing to retire in 2026, memo says

Goldman Sachs Asset Management's global co-head and chief investment officer of public investing, Ashish Shah, will retire from the partnership next year, according to a memo seen by

Goldman Sachs Asset Management's global co-head and CIO of public investing to retire in 2026, memo says
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Trump withholds $40.6 million from California over truck driver English rules

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was withholding $40.6 million from California in federal transportation funding for failing to comply with truck

Trump withholds $40.6 million from California over truck driver English rules
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Bank of America, BNY sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein

A woman who says she was abused by the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon on Wednesday, alleging the

Bank of America, BNY sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them

Top U.S. officials on Wednesday blasted China's major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to global supply chains, but said

Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
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US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers

A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt mass layoffs of federal workers during a partial government shutdown

US judge blocks Trump's plan to lay off thousands of government workers
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US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

Top U.S. and Chinese officials joined a meeting on Wednesday of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, where a key topic was the lack of

US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says
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Shutdown could cost US economy $15 billion a week, Treasury says

The two-week-old federal government shutdown may cost the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion a week in lost output, a Treasury official said

Shutdown could cost US economy $15 billion a week, Treasury says
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US buys more Argentine pesos, working on $20 billion debt facility, Bessent says

The U.S. again purchased Argentine pesos in the open market on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters, adding that the department was working

US buys more Argentine pesos, working on $20 billion debt facility, Bessent says
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Bessent says yen will find its own level if Bank of Japan follows 'proper' policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday the yen will find its own level if the Bank of Japan follows "proper monetary policy."

Bessent says yen will find its own level if Bank of Japan follows 'proper' policy
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Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said late on Wednesday that he expects to meet U.S. President Donald Trump soon to discuss an economic agreement between the two countries.

Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports
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Markets relieved, but France's fiscal fire still burns

France's financial markets are riding a roller-coaster, as the country grapples with one of its worst political crises in decades,

Markets relieved, but France's fiscal fire still burns
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Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters

Hungary’s central bank has filed a police report over the renovation of its headquarters, citing suspected fraud, negligence and other wrongdoing that it says caused financial harm

Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters
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Israel inflation rate dips to 2.5% in September, could entice rate cuts

Israeli price pressures cooled further in September, with the annual inflation rate hitting a seven-month low of 2.5%, which combined with the end of the war in

Israel inflation rate dips to 2.5% in September, could entice rate cuts
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Blackstone launches unit to channel retirement savings for private investments

Leading asset manager Blackstone has launched a unit to channel more retirement funds globally into private market investments, a potentially multi-trillion-dollar

Blackstone launches unit to channel retirement savings for private investments
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HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition could face state challenge 

A group of U.S. states said they may seek to block Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks and have asked a judge for permission to intervene

HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition could face state challenge 
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Brazil's central bank director says current interest rate should bring inflation back to target

Brazil's central bank believes that since its latest policy meeting the current level of its benchmark interest rate at 15% is sufficient to bring inflation to target, the bank's

Brazil's central bank director says current interest rate should bring inflation back to target
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As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions on Wednesday for scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion a

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
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Global debt tops G20 agenda, South African central bank chief says

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned on Wednesday that rising global debt poses a risk to financial

Global debt tops G20 agenda, South African central bank chief says
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Wall Street top banks highlight consumer resilience

Wall Street's biggest banks kicked off third-quarter earnings by highlighting the resilience of U.S. consumers and added that credit has shown no cracks so far despite higher rates and

Wall Street top banks highlight consumer resilience
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Trump says Modi told him that India would stop importing Russian oil

Trump says Modi told him that India would stop importing Russian oil

Trump says Modi told him that India would stop importing Russian oil
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Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

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Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
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JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs stay in China but businesses shift

JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are sticking with their businesses in China as escalating tensions with the U.S. loom over global markets, bank executives said on

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs stay in China but businesses shift
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US regulators poised to offer capital relief to community banks, Bloomberg News reports

US regulators are set to release a plan to encourage small banks to lend more by easing a set of capital requirements, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

US regulators poised to offer capital relief to community banks, Bloomberg News reports
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US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth

U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday, though

US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth
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Austrian court gives ex-billionaire Benko two years' prison for insolvency fraud

An Austrian court convicted former property billionaire Rene Benko of insolvency-related fraud on Wednesday in his first

Austrian court gives ex-billionaire Benko two years' prison for insolvency fraud
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Oil prices hit 5-month low on US-China trade tensions, looming supply surplus

Oil prices eased on Wednesday to a five-month low on escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and the International Energy Agency's prediction of a supply surplus in

Oil prices hit 5-month low on US-China trade tensions, looming supply surplus
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White House budget director plans to shut US consumer finance watchdog within months

White House budget director Russell Vought said on Wednesday he wants to close the U.S.

White House budget director plans to shut US consumer finance watchdog within months
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US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, but there were emerging signs of weakness

US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says
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US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policy

At least 30 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive

US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policy
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Dollar drops versus euro and yen amid ongoing US-China trade friction

The U.S. dollar fell against the euro and yen on Wednesday with market sentiment weakened by the continuing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Dollar drops versus euro and yen amid ongoing US-China trade friction
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as earnings fervor calms trade jitters

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed higher on Wednesday while gold resumed its ascent as investors weighed upbeat earnings against mounting trade tensions between the

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as earnings fervor calms trade jitters
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Bessent says IMF should stick to core mission, could sell Maryland golf course

The International Monetary Fund could sell a golf course it owns in Maryland, U.S.

Bessent says IMF should stick to core mission, could sell Maryland golf course
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Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies

Aid trucks rolled into Gaza on Wednesday and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing as Hamas handed over more

Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies
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Prime brokerage boom generates big third-quarter windfall for Wall Street banks

Wall Street's multibillion-dollar prime brokerage machinery is firing on all cylinders. 

Prime brokerage boom generates big third-quarter windfall for Wall Street banks
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Bessent says he plans to present Fed chief candidates to Trump in December

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Bessent says he plans to present Fed chief candidates to Trump in December
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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over

Uncertainty, a stumbling labor market and major structural problems are all weighing down the economy. And Fed rate cuts may not help much.

US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
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Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated.”

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
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Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to the US

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for economic retaliation against the U.S. after Stellantis decided to move Jeep Compass production from Canada to the U.S. Ford blames U.S. President Donald Trump for the move, which affects workers in Brampton, Ontario

Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to the US
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A crowd of 700, but no witnesses? South Carolina investigation into mass shooting at bar stalls

A sheriff says his deputies continue their methodical investigation into a shooting at a South Carolina bar that killed four people and injured 16 others

A crowd of 700, but no witnesses? South Carolina investigation into mass shooting at bar stalls
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Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful

Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful

Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful
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Trump ally Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia secretary of state

Vernon Jones, a former Democratic state representative who switched parties to support President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state

Trump ally Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia secretary of state
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Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it
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Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day

Most U.S. stocks rose following another topsy-turvy day on Wall Street

Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day
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Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating

A jury has begun deliberations in the upstate New York murder trial of three former corrections officers accused in the fatal beating of an inmate

Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating
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Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26% in September from a year ago to a record 2.1 million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late

Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says
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Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has accused the Trump administration of trying to “bully” states into accepting conditions that require them to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get disaster funding after he ruled those actions were unconstitutional

Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money
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Beekeepers fight to save America's bees amid growing colony collapse

Beekeepers fight to save America's bees amid growing colony collapse

Beekeepers fight to save America's bees amid growing colony collapse
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FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline

FAQ: Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline
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Docs: Official accused of using $115k in civic club funds for trips, campaigns

Docs: Official accused of using $115k in civic club funds for trips, campaigns

Docs: Official accused of using $115k in civic club funds for trips, campaigns
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Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

Federal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
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UN's World Food Program warns donor cuts are pushing millions more into hunger

The United Nations' food aid agency has warned that severe funding cuts are impacting its operations in six countries

UN's World Food Program warns donor cuts are pushing millions more into hunger
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Worried about your job? Here’s how to plan for a layoff

Worried about your job? Here’s how to plan for a layoff

Worried about your job? Here’s how to plan for a layoff
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Anthropic aims to nearly triple annualized revenue in 2026, sources say

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is projecting to more than double and potentially nearly triple its annualized revenue run rate next year,

Anthropic aims to nearly triple annualized revenue in 2026, sources say
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US-China tensions pose potentially material risk to growth outlook, Fed's Miran says

Renewed U.S.-China trade tensions pose a "material" downside risk to the economic outlook, making it more important that the U.S. central bank cut its benchmark interest rate,

US-China tensions pose potentially material risk to growth outlook, Fed's Miran says
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Fed's Collins still favors additional rate cuts to aid job market

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins still favors additional rate cuts to aid job market
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Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside
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Hungary attacks EU energy policy at Moscow conference

Hungary would suffer if it were cut off from Russian energy, Budapest's foreign minister said during a visit to Moscow on Wednesday,

Hungary attacks EU energy policy at Moscow conference
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Ukrainian officials meet with US weapons manufacturers before Trump-Zelenskyy talks

A Ukrainian government delegation has met with major American weapons manufacturers during a U.S. visit

Ukrainian officials meet with US weapons manufacturers before Trump-Zelenskyy talks
Business|Economy|Health

Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase

Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown
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Tesla urges Delaware Supreme Court to restore Musk's $56 billion payday

Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package from Tesla should have been restored by a vote of the company’s shareholders last year, a Tesla attorney argued to the

Tesla urges Delaware Supreme Court to restore Musk's $56 billion payday
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Aligned Data Centers in spotlight after $40 billion sale to BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group

An investor group, which includes BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI and Microsoft, will buy Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management and co‑investors in a deal worth $40 billion.

Aligned Data Centers in spotlight after $40 billion sale to BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group
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Bank of Mexico's Heath calls for interest rate caution on inflation concerns

The Bank of Mexico should be more cautious cutting interest rates given the current scenario of sticky core inflation and headline inflation still above target, deputy governor

Bank of Mexico's Heath calls for interest rate caution on inflation concerns
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EU, Spain brush off Trump tariff threats over Madrid's defence spending

The European Commission and Spain's government on Wednesday dismissed U.S.

EU, Spain brush off Trump tariff threats over Madrid's defence spending
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Portugal's Socialists to enable budget passage by abstaining

Portugal's opposition Socialist Party will abstain in the general vote on the centre-right minority government's 2026 budget, which should be enough to approve the bill in its first

Portugal's Socialists to enable budget passage by abstaining
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US judge set to approve Rio Tinto's $138.75 million Mongolia mine settlement

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was ready to approve Rio Tinto's agreement to pay $138.75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the Anglo-Australian mining giant of defrauding

US judge set to approve Rio Tinto's $138.75 million Mongolia mine settlement
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US tech startup Anthropic unveils cheaper model to widen AI's appeal

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has overhauled its smallest AI model, Haiku, as companies increasingly opt for AI systems that are nearly as capable as the

US tech startup Anthropic unveils cheaper model to widen AI's appeal
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Walmart US CEO says shoppers still spending at a healthy rate, Bloomberg News reports

Walmart's U.S. head said shoppers were spending at a healthy rate and were resilient despite economic uncertainty and inflationary prices due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bloomberg

Walmart US CEO says shoppers still spending at a healthy rate, Bloomberg News reports
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Brazil set to talk tariffs with US on Thursday

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Brazil and the U.S. will hold negotiation talks on tariffs on Thursday.

Brazil set to talk tariffs with US on Thursday
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Senator urges probe into US airport video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

The top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday called for an investigation into a Trump administration video airing at some airports that

Senator urges probe into US airport video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
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UK bankers to get bonuses earlier as Bank of England loosens rules

Senior bankers in Britain will receive their bonuses earlier than previously thought, the Bank of England said on Wednesday, after it halved the

UK bankers to get bonuses earlier as Bank of England loosens rules
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Bessent says US expects to finalize trade deal with South Korea in next 10 days

The U.S. is close to finalizing a trade deal with South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday, telling reporters that he

Bessent says US expects to finalize trade deal with South Korea in next 10 days
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Prologis tops quarterly estimates on strong warehouse leasing

Warehouse-focused real estate investment trust Prologis beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and funds from operations on Wednesday, helped by robust

Prologis tops quarterly estimates on strong warehouse leasing
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas
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Iowa farmers sound alarm as Trump administration backs $20 billion Argentina bailout

Iowa farmers sound alarm as Trump administration backs $20 billion Argentina bailout

Iowa farmers sound alarm as Trump administration backs $20 billion Argentina bailout
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Meta commits $1.5 billion for AI data center in Texas

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would invest $1.5 billion in a data center in Texas, breaking ground at its 29th such facility globally, as the social media giant

Meta commits $1.5 billion for AI data center in Texas
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Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion

Germany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about dwindling Western support

Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
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Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is the primary way plaintiffs can challenge racially discriminatory election practices

Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act
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Japan, Spain, South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees

Japan, Spain and South Korea issued a rare joint statement on Wednesday expressing deep concerns over tumbling copper treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs), warning

Japan, Spain, South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees
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Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip

Apple unveiled a series of product updates on Wednesday, including a refreshed MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro and a second generation of the Vision Pro headset, as it embeds its latest M5 chip

Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip
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Lone Star to take Hillenbrand private for $2.3 billion

Hillenbrand is being taken private by investment firm Lone Star Funds for $2.3 billion in cash, sending the industrial equipment maker's shares surging about 19% in early trading.

Lone Star to take Hillenbrand private for $2.3 billion
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UK's Nscale to supply Microsoft with 200,000 Nvidia AI chips

Nscale will deploy around 200,000 Nvidia AI chips under an expanded agreement with Microsoft across its data centers in Europe and the U.S., the British artificial intelligence group said

UK's Nscale to supply Microsoft with 200,000 Nvidia AI chips
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Brazil retail sales rebound in August after four straight declines

Retail sales volumes in Brazil rose 0.2% in August from July, data from government statistics agency IBGE showed on Wednesday. 

Brazil retail sales rebound in August after four straight declines
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Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump

Air taxi firm Archer Aviation on Wednesday said that it has won a bid to acquire rival Lilium's portfolio of about 300 advanced air mobility patent assets for 18 million euros ($20.91

Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump
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Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says

Ukraine will need between $12 billion and $20 billion worth of military aid next year as part of a new NATO initiative to purchase U.S. weapons, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal said on

Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says
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Abbott revenue misses as diagnostics, nutrition weakness clouds medical devices lift

Abbott missed analysts' third-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday, as weakness in its diagnostics and nutrition businesses outweighed robust

Abbott revenue misses as diagnostics, nutrition weakness clouds medical devices lift
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IMF says UK should not scrap twice-yearly economic forecasts

Britain should not reduce the frequency of its twice-yearly economic forecasts, but a related assessment of the government's compliance against budget rules

IMF says UK should not scrap twice-yearly economic forecasts
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German economy expected to grow in Q4, economic indicator shows

The German economy will grow slightly in the final quarter of 2025, according to an indicator of the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) at the Hans Boeckler Foundation seen by

German economy expected to grow in Q4, economic indicator shows
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LVMH spurs $80 billion luxury rally as China picture brightens

LVMH shares had their best day in over two decades on Wednesday following signs of improved demand in China, which also drove a

LVMH spurs $80 billion luxury rally as China picture brightens
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Hegseth warns Moscow US will 'impose costs' if Ukraine war does not end

U.S.

Hegseth warns Moscow US will 'impose costs' if Ukraine war does not end
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BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal

An investor group including BlackRock, Microsoft and Nvidia is buying one of the world's biggest data center operators with nearly 80 facilities in a deal

BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal
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Nigerian inflation slows to more than three-year low in September as food prices ease

Nigeria's headline inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in September, driven by a moderation in food prices, official data showed on

Nigerian inflation slows to more than three-year low in September as food prices ease
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European stocks end higher as LVMH drives luxury rally

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday as France's LVMH sparked a rally in luxury goods groups and eased concerns that slowing global growth and tariffs are hurting

European stocks end higher as LVMH drives luxury rally
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European Commission fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for price fixing

The European Commission has fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe a total of over 157 million euros for anti-competitive pricing practices

European Commission fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for price fixing
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Largest cocaine cache in 3 years seized in traffic stop

Largest cocaine cache in 3 years seized in traffic stop

Largest cocaine cache in 3 years seized in traffic stop
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Black residents worry new Louisiana congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case

Black residents in a newly created Louisiana congressional district fear they could lose their representation under a case being heard before the U.S. Supreme Court

Black residents worry new Louisiana congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case
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Brazil's core inflation still high, central bank acting accordingly, finance minister says

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday that core inflation remained high due to persistent underlying pressures and noted that the central bank was acting accordingly

Brazil's core inflation still high, central bank acting accordingly, finance minister says
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IMF sounds alarm about high global public debt, urges countries to build buffers

Global public debt is projected to rise above 100% of gross domestic product by 2029, reaching its highest level since 1948 and continuing to climb, the IMF said

IMF sounds alarm about high global public debt, urges countries to build buffers
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US deficit-to-GDP ratio has room to come down, Bessent says

The U.S. deficit-to-gross domestic product ratio has room to come down to the 3% range, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday.

US deficit-to-GDP ratio has room to come down, Bessent says
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Insurer Progressive's third-quarter profit rises on higher auto insurance demand

Progressive Corp reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its auto insurance policies.

Insurer Progressive's third-quarter profit rises on higher auto insurance demand
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EIA expects heating US homes by electricity to cost more this winter than last year

U.S. households heated mainly by electricity will spend about 4% more this year to stay warm over the winter due to higher power price forecasts, the Energy Information

EIA expects heating US homes by electricity to cost more this winter than last year
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Novo Nordisk begins round of layoffs in United States, sources say

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk has begun a round of layoffs in its most important market, the United States, with affected staff set to be

Novo Nordisk begins round of layoffs in United States, sources say
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Grain trader Bunge lowers 2025 profit forecast after closing Viterra deal

U.S. grain trader and processor Bunge on Wednesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast following its merger with Viterra, and said it is overhauling segment

Grain trader Bunge lowers 2025 profit forecast after closing Viterra deal
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South Korea, US make 'meaningful progress' in tariff talks, senior Seoul official says

South Korea and the United States made "meaningful progress" in negotiations over $350 billion of investments in the U.S. that Seoul pledged in a deal

South Korea, US make 'meaningful progress' in tariff talks, senior Seoul official says
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Locked door to roof, toxic gas blamed for deaths in Bangladesh factory fire

Toxic gas and a locked door that barred access to a roof were responsible for most of the deaths in a devastating fire in a Bangladesh garment factory and an adjoining

Locked door to roof, toxic gas blamed for deaths in Bangladesh factory fire
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MIT spinout Vertical Semiconductor raises $11 million for AI power chip tech

Vertical Semiconductor, a startup spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on

MIT spinout Vertical Semiconductor raises $11 million for AI power chip tech
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Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates on dealmaking boost, shares soar

Morgan Stanley's profit beat estimates in the third quarter as a surge in dealmaking drove revenue to records, and the company's finance chief said its investment

Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates on dealmaking boost, shares soar
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Bank of America beats profit estimates on dealmaking strength, upgrades NII forecast

Bank of America beat Wall Street estimates for profit, benefiting from bumper third-quarter investment banking, and upgraded its outlook

Bank of America beats profit estimates on dealmaking strength, upgrades NII forecast
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Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he would honour all past deals struck

Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow
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Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theaters

Broadway is tense as two major labor unions have authorized strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with producers

Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theaters
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Group including Nvidia, BlackRock buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion

A group including BlackRock, Nvidia and Microsoft is buying Aligned Data Centers in an approximately $40 billion deal in an effort to expand next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure

Group including Nvidia, BlackRock buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion
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Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in Moscow

Syria’s interim leader, who led a swift rebel offensive last year that ousted former Syrian President Bashar Assad despite years of Moscow’s support, made his first visit to Russia and held talks with President Vladimir Putin

Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in Moscow
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US government shutdown threatens home sales in flood-prone areas, report says

A shutdown of the U.S. government could hinder the accessibility of insurance coverage to prospective homeowners in flood-prone areas, and cost the already struggling housing

US government shutdown threatens home sales in flood-prone areas, report says
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PageGroup profits beat forecasts as US and Asia drive growth

PageGroup's third-quarter profit beat market expectations on Wednesday as the British recruiter cited continued growth in the United States and Asia, sending shares 8% higher. 

PageGroup profits beat forecasts as US and Asia drive growth
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Stellantis' $13 billion investment plan in US wins nod from investors, analysts

Stellantis' new $13 billion investment plan in the U.S. marks a key step to countering tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and to reviving the automakers' sales in its main market,

Stellantis' $13 billion investment plan in US wins nod from investors, analysts
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Kyrgyzstan GDP up 10% in Jan-Sept year-on-year as Ukraine war reroutes supply chains

Kyrgyzstan’s economy grew by 10% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) reaching around $13.7 billion, the state statistics committee said

Kyrgyzstan GDP up 10% in Jan-Sept year-on-year as Ukraine war reroutes supply chains
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US regional lender PNC's profit jumps on higher interest income, fees

PNC Financial reported a more than 21% rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by higher interest income and across-the-board jump in fees.

US regional lender PNC's profit jumps on higher interest income, fees
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Growth in most Gulf economies to hold steady this year and next on rising oil output: Reuters poll

Most Gulf Cooperation Council economies will expand steadily this year and next on rising oil production, according to economists in a Reuters poll who upgraded

Growth in most Gulf economies to hold steady this year and next on rising oil output: Reuters poll
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India central bank minutes show room for rate cuts as inflation outlook softens

India's interest-rate panel members have flagged room for future rate cuts as the country's inflation outlook turns more benign, minutes of the October meeting showed

India central bank minutes show room for rate cuts as inflation outlook softens
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Investors on guard for risks that could derail the AI gravy train

Optimism over the profit potential of artificial intelligence has helped drive the U.S. stock market to record highs, but investors are looking for weak spots

Investors on guard for risks that could derail the AI gravy train
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Donors have given $4.5 billion to Czech ammunition scheme for Ukraine, minister says

Foreign donors have provided 93.3 billion crowns ($4.5 billion) to a Czech-led initiative to find and deliver large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine, and the Czech Republic has

Donors have given $4.5 billion to Czech ammunition scheme for Ukraine, minister says
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Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment

Apple's Tim Cook pledged to boost the tech giant's investment in China on Wednesday as it navigates the trade war between Beijing and Washington.

Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment
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After winning pensions concession, France's Socialists eye billionaire tax in budget

After winning a major concession on pension reform from Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, France's Socialists on Wednesday set their sights on including a tax on

After winning pensions concession, France's Socialists eye billionaire tax in budget
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BofA's loans to bankrupt First Brands secured; Morgan Stanley has no exposure

Bank of America's syndicated loans to First Brands are secured by strong collateral, while Morgan Stanley has no exposure to the bankrupt U.S

BofA's loans to bankrupt First Brands secured; Morgan Stanley has no exposure
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India's trade deficit widens to 13-month high on gold imports, US tariff impact

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a 13-month high of $32.15 billion in September, driven by gold and silver imports and a drop in exports to the U.S.

India's trade deficit widens to 13-month high on gold imports, US tariff impact
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Dollar Tree forecasts upbeat fiscal 2026 earnings; reiterates annual targets

Dollar Tree on Wednesday forecast fiscal 2026 profit above Wall Street estimates and upheld its annual targets, signaling steady demand for affordable groceries and essentials.

Dollar Tree forecasts upbeat fiscal 2026 earnings; reiterates annual targets
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Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

The US has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry
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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice

AI-generated police reports promise to save cops time, but they also raise a host of legal and technical concerns.

Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice
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In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock

In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock

In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock
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Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the BRICS group of nations has never targeted third countries or their currencies, rejecting U.S.

Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar
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Honeywell sees aerospace supply chain improvements in electronics for planes

The production of electronics for aviation is a bright spot in the aerospace supply chain, whereas manufacturing of some parts still remains challenging, a senior executive at supplier

Honeywell sees aerospace supply chain improvements in electronics for planes
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China September bank loans rise less than expected as weak credit demand persists

China's new bank loans rose less than expected in September, largely driven by seasonal factors that could mask underlying weak credit demand, as

China September bank loans rise less than expected as weak credit demand persists
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Germany's Merz aims to slash red tape on banks to boost economy, sources say 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will push for deregulation in Europe's banking sector, four people familiar with his thinking said, his latest effort

Germany's Merz aims to slash red tape on banks to boost economy, sources say 
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Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse

The Kremlin on Wednesday pushed back at U.S.

Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse
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Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes
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'Made in Argentina' factories shutter, creating more challenges for Milei

For decades, Lumilagro rode to prosperity on the popularity of its signature steel or glass thermoses Argentines use to carry hot water to make mate, the

'Made in Argentina' factories shutter, creating more challenges for Milei
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How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities

Joel Holsinger, a partner at Ares Management Corp., on Wednesday launched Promote Giving, an initiative encouraging investment managers to donate a portion of their fees to charity

How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities
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Fed balm soothes trade war jabs

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Edgier world markets appeared to bat away the latest testy exchanges in the re-heated

Fed balm soothes trade war jabs
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Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year

Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its footprint to major international

Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year
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Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich - poll

A Swiss referendum on a proposal to impose a 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62.53 million) is likely to be rejected by voters, a poll

Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich - poll
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With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
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Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking

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Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking
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Supertanker freight rates up sharply as US-China trade war envelops ports

Supertanker freight rates surged this week and are set to stay elevated on U.S.-China tit-for-tat hikes in port fees and concerns about the fallout

Supertanker freight rates up sharply as US-China trade war envelops ports
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Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing, sources say

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has hired Morgan Stanley and China International Capital Corp (CICC) to work on a dual primary

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing, sources say
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How a forgotten hotel is helping transform one of Africa’s most expensive cities

How a forgotten hotel is helping transform one of Africa’s most expensive cities

How a forgotten hotel is helping transform one of Africa’s most expensive cities
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How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war

How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war

How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war
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How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight
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Apple's shipments in China boosted by iPhone 17 series

Apple's shipments in China grew 0.6% from a year earlier to 10.8 million units in the third quarter amid sluggish demand in China's smartphone market,

Apple's shipments in China boosted by iPhone 17 series
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China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports

A subsidiary of SiCarrier, a Chinese chip equipment maker with close links to Huawei, unveiled two domestically developed software products for semiconductor designs, the latest

China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports
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Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion, sources say

Apple is lobbying India's government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone

Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion, sources say
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‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says
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The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

The U.S. government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show

The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system
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Global AI rush helps ASML beat orders estimates, but China outlook dims

ASML, the world's biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment, reiterated on Wednesday it expects to benefit from booming AI investment, even as

Global AI rush helps ASML beat orders estimates, but China outlook dims
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French inflation confirmed at 1.1% year-on-year in September

Consumer prices in France rose 1.1% year-on-year in September, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming analysts' expectations and the preliminary reading published last month.

French inflation confirmed at 1.1% year-on-year in September
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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3% in September

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate stood at 3% in September, up from 2.7% in the period through August, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE)

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3% in September
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China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

China has increased the maximum hiring age for some civil service positions for the first time in three decades, from 35 to 38, a move that aims to keep older workers in the

China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism
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China's sanctions against US-linked Hanwha units seen as warning gesture, analysts say

China's sanctions against five U.S.-linked affiliates of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean are seen as a warning gesture without immediate impact, and Beijing is

China's sanctions against US-linked Hanwha units seen as warning gesture, analysts say
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LVMH sales return to growth as China demand improves

By Tassilo Hummel and Mimosa Spencer PARIS -LVMH's sales increased by 1% in the third quarter, driven by improved demand in China, offering some solace to a luxury goods sector grappling with a

LVMH sales return to growth as China demand improves
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Trump threatens tariffs on Spain over refusal to boost NATO defense spending

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened trade penalties, including tariffs, against Spain, saying he is unhappy with its refusal to raise

Trump threatens tariffs on Spain over refusal to boost NATO defense spending
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Long Treasury yields to stay elevated as inflation, debt pressures blunt Fed easing

Short-dated U.S.

Long Treasury yields to stay elevated as inflation, debt pressures blunt Fed easing
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Russia makes more precise drones and is using them to attack Ukraine’s vital rail network

Russia is intensifying drone strikes on Ukraine’s rail network, a critical lifeline for commercial freight, passenger traffic and military logistics

Russia makes more precise drones and is using them to attack Ukraine’s vital rail network
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Italy's tenacious stance on gold pays off as prices soar

Italy, whose sovereign assets from bonds to banks have so often been the subject of market crises in recent years, is currently enjoying a windfall as the central

Italy's tenacious stance on gold pays off as prices soar
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Vietnam Communist Party targets faster growth for next five years amid challenges

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is targeting faster annual economic growth over the next five years, despite potentially "severe" economic challenges, according to a draft document

Vietnam Communist Party targets faster growth for next five years amid challenges
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What to watch for at China's Communist Party's plenum

China's Communist Party leadership will begin a four-day, closed-door meeting on Monday to chart the country's economic policy for the next five years, seeking to sustain its ascent

What to watch for at China's Communist Party's plenum
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Japan's Rakuten weighing US IPO of credit card business, sources say

Japanese e-commerce and finance heavyweight Rakuten is weighing an initial public offering in the United States of its credit card business, according

Japan's Rakuten weighing US IPO of credit card business, sources say
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China's Communist Party holds a plenum on its next five-year plan. What does it mean?

The elite Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party will hold a closed-door meeting from Monday to Thursday to discuss, among other things, the country's 15th five-year

China's Communist Party holds a plenum on its next five-year plan. What does it mean?
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China to keep its 'all about production' economic playbook as rivalry with US intensifies

China's Communist Party meets this month to map a five-year vision that prioritises high-tech manufacturing in its quest to upgrade its sprawling industries and project

China to keep its 'all about production' economic playbook as rivalry with US intensifies
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Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow

The U.S. government shutdown that has turned off the official flow of data could begin clouding the view for policymakers in Japan and

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow
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Foreign companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs

Some non-U.S. companies have said they are looking at expanding their presence or setting up shop in the United States to mitigate the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported

Foreign companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs
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Fed back on centre stage, for now

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors have chosen, at least for now, to look past simmering U.S.-China trade tensions, taking comfort instead from Federal

Fed back on centre stage, for now
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German policy needs a decisive "Africa shift", association says

German economic policy is in need of a decisive "Africa shift" in light of geopolitical tensions and critical dependencies on raw materials, the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of

German policy needs a decisive "Africa shift", association says
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India's Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to expand cloud services

India's second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to offer the American tech firm's services through its recently launched cloud platform, the companies said on

India's Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to expand cloud services
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UK's Reeves considering tax increases and spending cuts for budget, Sky News reports

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves said she was looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming budget, according to an interview with Sky News on Wednesday.

UK's Reeves considering tax increases and spending cuts for budget, Sky News reports
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Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban their flights over Russian airspace

China’s biggest state-owned air carriers are protesting a U.S. proposal to bar them from flying over Russia when traveling to or from the U.S. The U.S. side has said such flights give Chinese airlines an unfair cost advantage over American carriers, which cannot cross through Russian airspace

Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban their flights over Russian airspace
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Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports

Malaysia will hold talks with the U.S. secretary of commerce on sectoral tariffs, including on semiconductors, during a meeting of the ASEAN regional bloc next week, Malaysian

Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports
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Deflationary pressures persist in China on weak demand, overcapacity

Deflationary pressures persisted in China, with both consumer and producer prices falling in September, supporting the case for more policy measures as a prolonged property market

Deflationary pressures persist in China on weak demand, overcapacity
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Top South Korea officials to visit US for tariff talks amid hope for progress

South Korea's industry minister and the chief presidential secretary for policy will travel to the United States on Thursday for follow-up talks on lowering tariffs applied to the

Top South Korea officials to visit US for tariff talks amid hope for progress
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BHP's Slattery says Australia must cut red tape, power costs, to compete

BHP's head of Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said on Wednesday the country must speed up environmental approvals and boost access to cheap power if it hopes to compete for mining

BHP's Slattery says Australia must cut red tape, power costs, to compete
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Pfizer CEO says US pharma industry needs to collaborate with China

Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla said on Tuesday that the U.S. pharmaceutical industry needs to collaborate with China’s, where speedy processes have vaulted

Pfizer CEO says US pharma industry needs to collaborate with China
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China takes steps against US-linked units of S.Korea shipbuilder Hanwha

China announced sanctions on Tuesday against five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean amid trade tension

China takes steps against US-linked units of S.Korea shipbuilder Hanwha
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Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

A new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that after months of aggressive immigration enforcement measures from the Trump administration, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration than they were in March

Trump's approval on immigration drops among AAPI adults, new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds
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LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County moved a step closer on Tuesday to enacting an eviction moratorium that would protect renters who have been financially harmed by

LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids
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Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show

Foxconn's two-year pursuit of a stake in a unit of German auto supplier ZF Group stalled last month due to a substantial mismatch in valuation

Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show
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Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital

Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump
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Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other

President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other
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Britain must urgently prepare for hotter temperatures, climate advisers warn

Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050, its climate advisers said on Wednesday, warning

Britain must urgently prepare for hotter temperatures, climate advisers warn
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MacKenzie Scott cuts Amazon stake by 42%, Bloomberg News reports

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has reduced the size of her stake in Amazon.com by 42% since last year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a regulatory filing.

MacKenzie Scott cuts Amazon stake by 42%, Bloomberg News reports
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IMF chief says lack of retaliation against Trump tariffs aiding global growth

Decisions by most countries to not retaliate against U.S.

IMF chief says lack of retaliation against Trump tariffs aiding global growth
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US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

The U.S. and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys

US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
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America Movil posts threefold profit jump as costs shrink in Q3

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil on Tuesday reported a more than threefold jump in third-quarter profit, in line with analysts' expectations, helped by

America Movil posts threefold profit jump as costs shrink in Q3
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Stellantis to invest $13 billion in the United States

Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the U.S. on Tuesday, a move it said will bring five new models to the market and add 5,000 jobs in plants

Stellantis to invest $13 billion in the United States
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The Latest: Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously to Charlie Kirk on Tuesday

The Latest: Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics move leftward

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with his interests in upcoming elections

Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics move leftward
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Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials have declared a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids
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Chevron pushes for say in Venture Global request for Plaquemines LNG startup extension

Chevron on Tuesday asked federal regulators to let it offer an opinion on Venture Global's recent request for more time to commission the Plaquemines LNG plant in

Chevron pushes for say in Venture Global request for Plaquemines LNG startup extension
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Ukrainian PM discusses attacks on energy in US talks

Ukraine's prime minister said on Tuesday she was focusing on Russian attacks on her country's energy grid in talks in Washington ahead of a visit later this week by President Volodymyr

Ukrainian PM discusses attacks on energy in US talks
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KKR-backed BOND private aviation named as customer for Bombardier $1.7 billion order in June

BOND, a new private aviation company backed by U.S. investment firm KKR, was disclosed on Tuesday as the customer behind a June $1.7 billion order for 50 Bombardier private jets and

KKR-backed BOND private aviation named as customer for Bombardier $1.7 billion order in June
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Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes
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US air safety at risk with traffic controllers as 'pawns' in shutdown, official says

More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers face rising stress and financial insecurity after Tuesday's disbursement

US air safety at risk with traffic controllers as 'pawns' in shutdown, official says
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IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on its loan program, which would allow the country to access $1.2 billion after approval

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout
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Spirit Airlines projects profit return in 2027 after restructuring

Spirit Airlines said on Tuesday it expects to report losses until 2027 when it estimates to post its first full-year profit in eight

Spirit Airlines projects profit return in 2027 after restructuring
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Trump administration says 4,108 workers have been fired since shutdown began

The number of U.S. federal worker layoffs as a result of the government shutdown was revised downward on Tuesday, suggesting the Trump administration's

Trump administration says 4,108 workers have been fired since shutdown began
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IMF more upbeat about US growth than just months ago, but outlook is dimmer than last year

The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the full impact of those policies is still emerging

IMF more upbeat about US growth than just months ago, but outlook is dimmer than last year
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Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it's political

Airports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers

Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it's political
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31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers strike for better wages and staffing

An estimated 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers have gone on strike to demand better wages and staffing

31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers strike for better wages and staffing
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Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its US operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs

Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its US operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs
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Dating app Grindr confirms receiving go-private interest from shareholders

Grindr on Tuesday confirmed that its board had received a letter from shareholders Ray Zage and James Lu stating an interest in exploring the possibility of taking the dating app private.

Dating app Grindr confirms receiving go-private interest from shareholders
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Nike renames Oregon headquarters after co-founder Philip Knight

Nike said on Tuesday it was renaming its world headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, after co-founder Philip Knight with immediate effect.

Nike renames Oregon headquarters after co-founder Philip Knight
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Apollo Global made another offer to buy Papa John's, sources say

Apollo Global Management submitted a fresh bid within the last week to take pizza chain Papa John’s International private at $64 per share,

Apollo Global made another offer to buy Papa John's, sources say
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UK finance minister seeks to promote Britain as safe bet in uncertain world

British finance minister Rachel Reeves wants to promote Britain as a fiscally responsible investment destination at meetings in Washington this week, three

UK finance minister seeks to promote Britain as safe bet in uncertain world
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Trading Day: Powell remarks, bank results offer relief

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Alden Bentley, Editor in Charge, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie McGeever is enjoying some well-deserved

Trading Day: Powell remarks, bank results offer relief
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Australian regulator removes $324 million capital add-on on Westpac

Australia's prudential regulator said on Wednesday that it has removed the additional A$500 million ($324.15 million) capital add-on on Westpac after the bank completed a required multi-

Australian regulator removes $324 million capital add-on on Westpac
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Bitcoin, ether drop as US-China tensions flare up, erasing Monday's gains

Bitcoin and ether tumbled on Tuesday as U.S.-China tension ramped up, wiping out a rally the day before that was fueled by President Donald Trump's

Bitcoin, ether drop as US-China tensions flare up, erasing Monday's gains
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UN says countries are willing to help fund Gaza's $70 billion reconstruction

There are promising early indications from countries, including the United States as well as Arab and European states, about their willingness to contribute to the $70 billion cost

UN says countries are willing to help fund Gaza's $70 billion reconstruction
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Intel signals return to AI race with new chip to launch next year

Intel announced on Tuesday a new artificial intelligence chip for the data center that it plans to launch next year, in a renewed push to break into the AI chip market.

Intel signals return to AI race with new chip to launch next year
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Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps

Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps

Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps
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Trump says Argentina bailout contingent on his political ally Milei remaining in power

Trump says Argentina bailout contingent on his political ally Milei remaining in power

Trump says Argentina bailout contingent on his political ally Milei remaining in power
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Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual

Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
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Trump administration targets college prep program Republicans defended, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration fired almost all 60 staff at a college-preparation program for low-income students in a wave of shutdown layoffs, two

Trump administration targets college prep program Republicans defended, sources say
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Trade group wants to ban export of scrap aluminum cans to China

A trade group representing the aluminum industry called on Tuesday for a ban on U.S. exports of used beverage cans to China to support American production of

Trade group wants to ban export of scrap aluminum cans to China
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Trump won't 'waste our time' with Argentina if Milei loses in midterms

U.S. support for Argentina hinges on the ruling party of President Javier Milei succeeding in this month's midterm legislative elections, President Donald Trump

Trump won't 'waste our time' with Argentina if Milei loses in midterms
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Stocks wobble as trade tensions between the US and China escalate

U.S. indexes bounced between gains and losses and wound up mixed on Wall Street as trade tensions continued to simmer between Washington and Beijing

Stocks wobble as trade tensions between the US and China escalate
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US stocks end mixed, gold jumps amid upbeat IMF forecast, trade tensions

Wall Street closed mixed on Tuesday and gold touched a record high as investors weighed upbeat economic sentiment from the International Monetary Fund and Federal

US stocks end mixed, gold jumps amid upbeat IMF forecast, trade tensions
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Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature

Walmart said on Tuesday it was partnering with OpenAI to enable customers and Sam's Club members to shop directly within ChatGPT, using the AI chatbot's Instant Checkout feature.

Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature
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CDC set to lose quarter of staff with latest layoffs, union says

Layoff notices sent over the weekend to U.S.

CDC set to lose quarter of staff with latest layoffs, union says
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US Senate Committee set to vote on aviation safety legislation next week

The U.S.

US Senate Committee set to vote on aviation safety legislation next week
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The Latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israeli military says Red Cross to transfer remains of deceased

The tenuous ceasefire in Gaza is holding after the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees, but uncertainties remain

The Latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israeli military says Red Cross to transfer remains of deceased
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Lorenzo weakens over open water in the Atlantic Ocean

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lorenzo has weakened as it churns over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean and is not threatening land

Tropical Storm Lorenzo weakens over open water in the Atlantic Ocean
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Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project
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OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push

OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to allow shoppers to make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company’s push to turn its chatbot into a virtual merchant as it seeks to boost revenue

OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
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As US wood tariffs kick in, kitchen cabinet companies look for a silver lining

New tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture in the U.S. are expected to impact the home improvement industry

As US wood tariffs kick in, kitchen cabinet companies look for a silver lining
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Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm
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US tariffs on China on Nov 1 depend on Beijing's actions, USTR Greer tells CNBC

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US tariffs on China on Nov 1 depend on Beijing's actions, USTR Greer tells CNBC
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US banks cheer regulators' steps toward easing capital requirements

U.S. bank executives expressed optimism that Trump administration regulators will soften capital rules, a major reversal from

US banks cheer regulators' steps toward easing capital requirements
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First Brands, Tricolor collapses raise fears of credit stress, with Dimon warning of 'more cockroaches'

The bankruptcies of U.S. auto parts supplier First Brands and car dealership Tricolor have prompted soul searching on Wall Street,

First Brands, Tricolor collapses raise fears of credit stress, with Dimon warning of 'more cockroaches'
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Wall Street's fear gauge climbs as US-China trade fears rise

Wall Street's most watched gauge of investor anxiety rose to a near five-month high before paring gains on Tuesday as U.S. stocks whipsawed on renewed concerns

Wall Street's fear gauge climbs as US-China trade fears rise
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Trump says US has to be careful with China

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States must be careful with China although the relationship between the countries is fair.

Trump says US has to be careful with China
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Oil settles down 1.5% on US-China trade tensions, IEA warning of glut

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, settling 1.5% lower as the International Energy Agency warned of a huge supply glut in 2026, and as trade tensions persisted between

Oil settles down 1.5% on US-China trade tensions, IEA warning of glut
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Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says
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Fed's Powell says economy on firmer footing, QT end in view

The U.S. labor market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy overall "may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory than expected,"

Fed's Powell says economy on firmer footing, QT end in view
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US dollar weakens against peers as markets weight renewed trade tensions

The dollar lost ground against major peers including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen on Tuesday as U.S.-China trade tensions resurged, while

US dollar weakens against peers as markets weight renewed trade tensions
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Government shutdown hasn’t left US consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least

Consumer sentiment remained flat in October, compared to the previous month. But history shows a prolonged federal shutdown can impact how people feel about the economy.

Government shutdown hasn’t left US consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least
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Beyond Meat shares drop below $1 on investor concerns

Beyond Meat’s shares were trading below $1 Tuesday as investors fretted over the company’s plans to cut its debt by issuing more shares

Beyond Meat shares drop below $1 on investor concerns
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Woman back in custody, faces over 20 charges in alleged elder exploitation scheme

Woman back in custody, faces over 20 charges in alleged elder exploitation scheme

Woman back in custody, faces over 20 charges in alleged elder exploitation scheme
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You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT
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Humana loses challenge to 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings

A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected Humana's bid to challenge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' 2025 ratings for its Medicare Advantage plans, which could cost

Humana loses challenge to 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings
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World needs U.S. engagement for financial stability, ECB's Villeroy says

Protectionism is already proving costly for the U.S. consumer and Washington should instead engage with its allies to tackle global issues that threaten financial stability, French

World needs U.S. engagement for financial stability, ECB's Villeroy says
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Madagascar's military takes power, fleeing president impeached

An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached

Madagascar's military takes power, fleeing president impeached
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US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed

U.S.

US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed
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Rayonier, PotlatchDeltic to form timber products giant in $8.2 billion merger

U.S. land managers Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic said they would merge on Tuesday in an all-stock deal worth about $8.2 billion, including debt, forming the

Rayonier, PotlatchDeltic to form timber products giant in $8.2 billion merger
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Italy approves budget, seeks cash from banks and insurers

Italy will garner resources from its banks and insurers to help fund its 2026-2028 budget, the Treasury said on Tuesday after the

Italy approves budget, seeks cash from banks and insurers
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Citigroup profit climbs on strength across units, despite loss in Mexico sale

Citigroup beat estimates for third-quarter profit, which rose as all of its divisions brought in record revenue, despite booking a loss from selling a

Citigroup profit climbs on strength across units, despite loss in Mexico sale
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Fed's Powell says economy may be on firmer footing, but job market weak

The U.S. labor market remained mired in its low-hiring, low-firing doldrums through September, though the economy "may be on a somewhat firmer trajectory

Fed's Powell says economy may be on firmer footing, but job market weak
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IMF says Bank of England should be 'very cautious' on future rate cuts

The Bank of England needs to be "very cautious" about future rate cuts as British inflation looks set to remain the highest in the Group of Seven advanced

IMF says Bank of England should be 'very cautious' on future rate cuts
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US banking giants buoyed by dealmaking, but warn of asset price bubbles

Top U.S. bankers predicted business would continue to boom as equity markets surged over the last quarter and the economy and

US banking giants buoyed by dealmaking, but warn of asset price bubbles
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Fed's Powell says the end of balance sheet drawdown process may be nearing

By Michael S.

Fed's Powell says the end of balance sheet drawdown process may be nearing
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County of Monterey expands indigenous interpreter services

County of Monterey expands indigenous interpreter services

County of Monterey expands indigenous interpreter services
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Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend's Chicago Marathon

Questions have been swirling for weeks over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might target the Chicago Marathon

Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend's Chicago Marathon
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Salesforce to invest $15 billion in San Francisco as AI race heats up

Salesforce said on Monday it would invest $15 billion in San Francisco over the next five years to accelerate AI adoption, as the cloud software provider looks to sharpen

Salesforce to invest $15 billion in San Francisco as AI race heats up
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Enagas in talks to buy GIC stake in French gas transport grid operator Terega, sources say  

Spanish gas grid operator Enagas is in talks to acquire Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC's 32% stake in Terega, France's second-

Enagas in talks to buy GIC stake in French gas transport grid operator Terega, sources say  
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Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration had violated his previous court order by implementing a nearly identical policy that again made state

Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules
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Citigroup's AI usage frees up 100,000 hours for developers a week

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said the company's use of artificial intelligence has saved time and allowed it to free up 100,000 hours of weekly capacity for software developers.

Citigroup's AI usage frees up 100,000 hours for developers a week
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Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO

A Dutch seizure of Chinese-owned computer chip maker Nexperia came after rising U.S. pressure on the company, a court ruling released on Tuesday showed,

Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO
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Goldman Sachs eyes layoffs and hiring slowdown amid AI push, memo shows

Goldman Sachs has informed employees of potential job cuts and a hiring slowdown through the end of the year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as the Wall Street giant aims to

Goldman Sachs eyes layoffs and hiring slowdown amid AI push, memo shows
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Swiss court rules $20 billion Credit Suisse bond write-off unlawful

Writing off 16.5 billion Swiss francs ($20.53 billion) in Credit Suisse bonds was unlawful, a Swiss court ruled on Tuesday, boosting

Swiss court rules $20 billion Credit Suisse bond write-off unlawful
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Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise

A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
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Oil bosses expect market surplus to shrink over time

The global oil market is set to tighten in the medium to longer term, recovering from short-term weakness, executives from oil majors and trading houses said on

Oil bosses expect market surplus to shrink over time
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Brazil to start debating fiscal measures after Congress setback, finance minister says

Brazil's government said it would start discussing on Wednesday measures to offset Congress' shelving of a proposal that would have overhauled taxation on

Brazil to start debating fiscal measures after Congress setback, finance minister says
Economy|World

Ethiopia's debt restructuring hits impasse, bondholders eye legal action

Ethiopia said on Tuesday that debt restructuring negotiations with its bondholders had failed for the time being due to differences

Ethiopia's debt restructuring hits impasse, bondholders eye legal action
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IMF says China must shift growth to domestic demand, resolve property crisis

China must rebalance its economic growth model towards domestic demand, which has been weak for some time due to the country's property bust,

IMF says China must shift growth to domestic demand, resolve property crisis
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With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates

With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates

With inflation and jobs in ‘tension,’ Powell warns of the Fed’s tightrope on interest rates
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'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics
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Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience

‘As the storm approached Alaska, everything went sideways,’ leaving people no time to evacuate and little time to prepare. An Alaska meteorologist explains what happened and the challenges ahead.

Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience
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Japanese semiconductor company Renesas explores $2 billion sale of timing unit

Renesas Electronics Corp. is exploring a sale of its timing division in a deal that could value the business at close to $2 billion, according to people familiar

Japanese semiconductor company Renesas explores $2 billion sale of timing unit
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India's Adani eyes dozens of assets of embattled realtor Sahara to build land bank

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's property arm is seeking court approval to acquire 87 properties including hotels and malls from a distressed

India's Adani eyes dozens of assets of embattled realtor Sahara to build land bank
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Brazil's BTG Pactual proposes merger with Banco Pan

Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual announced late on Monday a binding proposal to incorporate shares of Banco Pan, offering a significant premium to minority shareholders in a

Brazil's BTG Pactual proposes merger with Banco Pan
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Brazil's Embraer will sell 20 commercial jets to TrueNoord

Brazilian planemaker Embraer closed a deal to sell 20 of its E195-E2 commercial unit to leasing and management firm TrueNoord, in a deal valued at $1.8 billion, the companies said

Brazil's Embraer will sell 20 commercial jets to TrueNoord
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IMF says Gaza peace deal creates opportunity for lasting economic recovery

The Israel-Hamas peace deal that halts two years of armed conflict in Gaza presents an opportunity for a lasting economic recovery in the region, the International Monetary

IMF says Gaza peace deal creates opportunity for lasting economic recovery
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Czech election winner Babis signals weeks of coalition talks ahead

Czech election winner the ANO party is focused on drawing up a policy agenda with two small parties and will get round to talks on cabinet posts next month, party leader Andrej Babis

Czech election winner Babis signals weeks of coalition talks ahead
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Kenyan activists tell IMF the government is stoking poverty

A group of Kenyan non-governmental organisations have accused the government of stoking economic inequality and driving up national debt, in a written briefing to the

Kenyan activists tell IMF the government is stoking poverty
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BlackRock brushes off wider credit contagion fears after First Brands, Tricolor bankruptcies

Asset manager BlackRock on Tuesday played down concerns of broader credit market stress after the bankruptcies of auto parts supplier First

BlackRock brushes off wider credit contagion fears after First Brands, Tricolor bankruptcies
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EU's Ukraine funding plan could further boost central bank gold buying, analysts say

The European Commission's proposal to tap frozen Russian state assets for financial aid to Ukraine is rattling some central banks, which could further accelerate

EU's Ukraine funding plan could further boost central bank gold buying, analysts say
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China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says

Expected new Chinese curbs on rare earth metal exports could have a significant impact on the European auto industry, the head of Italian auto part maker lobby ANFIA said on Tuesday,

China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says
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EU presses US to drop tariffs on metals content

The European Commission is pressing the United States to remove tariffs on products made from steel as Brussels seeks to advance parts of the EU-U.S.

EU presses US to drop tariffs on metals content
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Boeing delivers 55 jets in September but trails Airbus

Boeing delivered 55 jets in September, up from 33 a year earlier when a strike by 33,000 factory workers in the Northwest curtailed production, the planemaker said

Boeing delivers 55 jets in September but trails Airbus
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UK watchdog secures $101 million redress for BlueCrest fund investors

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday secured $101 million in redress for investors in a fund sub-managed by BlueCrest Capital Management and imposed a public

UK watchdog secures $101 million redress for BlueCrest fund investors
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Goldman's profit beats estimates as dealmaking rebound boosts investment banking

Goldman Sachs beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as its investment bankers earned higher advisory fees and

Goldman's profit beats estimates as dealmaking rebound boosts investment banking
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J&J to spin off orthopedics business, sees 2026 sales growth of over 5%

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it plans to separate its orthopedics business into a standalone company within the next 18 to 24 months, marking its second major

J&J to spin off orthopedics business, sees 2026 sales growth of over 5%
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IMF warns of rising odds of 'disorderly' global market correction

Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already

IMF warns of rising odds of 'disorderly' global market correction
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Erosion of trust in central banks can boost inflation expectations, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said putting pressure on central banks to lower interest rates "always backfires," warning that

Erosion of trust in central banks can boost inflation expectations, IMF warns
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Fed's Bowman expects two more interest rate cuts this year

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Tuesday said she continues to anticipate that the U.S. central bank will deliver interest rate cuts at its final two policy meetings of 2025.

Fed's Bowman expects two more interest rate cuts this year
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JPMorgan lifts interest income forecast after profit beats estimates

JPMorgan Chase raised its full-year forecast for net interest income on Tuesday, after strong performance in its trading and investment banking businesses

JPMorgan lifts interest income forecast after profit beats estimates
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GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans

General Motors said on Tuesday it would take a $1.6 billion charge in the third quarter as it reshapes its electric vehicle strategy following the scrapping of a key

GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans
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Wells Fargo tops profit estimates, raises return target after asset cap lifted

Wells Fargo on Tuesday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit and raised its closely watched profitability target after regulators

Wells Fargo tops profit estimates, raises return target after asset cap lifted
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Domino's Pizza tops quarterly results estimates as US consumers seek value meals

Domino's Pizza beat expectations for quarterly profit and U.S. same-store sales on Tuesday, driven by promotions and new menu items

Domino's Pizza tops quarterly results estimates as US consumers seek value meals
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Boeing gains EU antitrust nod for $4.7 billion Spirit AeroSystems deal

Boeing secured EU antitrust approval on Tuesday for its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems after agreeing to sell some Spirit businesses to address

Boeing gains EU antitrust nod for $4.7 billion Spirit AeroSystems deal
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Pakistan finance minister sees staff deal on $1.2 billion IMF payout this week

Pakistan is set to sign a preliminary deal on a review of its loan programme with the International Monetary Fund this week, the country's

Pakistan finance minister sees staff deal on $1.2 billion IMF payout this week
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Trade jitters drag European shares lower; France stays in focus

European stocks slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by fresh jitters over U.S.-China trade tensions and a sharp drop in Michelin shares, while investors

Trade jitters drag European shares lower; France stays in focus
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Dow, S&P 500 turn positive as Powell says end of balance sheet drawdown is near

The Dow and the S&P 500 turned positive on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank may soon end its balance sheet runoff, easing investor concerns over

Dow, S&P 500 turn positive as Powell says end of balance sheet drawdown is near
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Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline

Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline

Socialists throw French prime minister a temporary lifeline
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French prime minister will suspend a pension reform to avoid government collapse

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says he will suspend a much-debated plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64

French prime minister will suspend a pension reform to avoid government collapse
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Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk

Young Native Americans are leading efforts to combat food insecurity in tribal communities

Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk
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Wall Street sees major jump in profits, helped by soaring stock prices and deal making

Wall Street has experienced one of its most profitable quarters, according to earnings reports from major banks on Tuesday

Wall Street sees major jump in profits, helped by soaring stock prices and deal making
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Oracle and AMD expand a partnership with deals in the artificial intelligence sector booming

Oracle and Advanced Micro Devices are expanding their partnership with the deployment of 50,000 AMD graphic processing units next year, with further expansion to follow

Oracle and AMD expand a partnership with deals in the artificial intelligence sector booming
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US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton

Federal officials have rejected a company’s bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton

US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton
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Salesforce deepens AI ties with OpenAI, Anthropic to power Agentforce platform

Salesforce expanded partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate their frontier AI models into its Agentforce 360 platform, aiming to deliver enterprise-grade AI tools to a wider

Salesforce deepens AI ties with OpenAI, Anthropic to power Agentforce platform
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Boeing awarded $2.7 billion in contracts for Patriot missile seekers

Boeing said on Tuesday it has secured about $2.7 billion in a combination of multi-year contracts to supply a key guidance component for the Patriot interceptor missiles.

Boeing awarded $2.7 billion in contracts for Patriot missile seekers
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Bank of England's Taylor says he fears a bumpy landing for UK economy

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that he saw an increasingly likely risk of a "bumpy landing" for Britain's economy with inflation falling too low, in part due

Bank of England's Taylor says he fears a bumpy landing for UK economy
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IMF raises India's growth forecast for 2025/26 despite US tariff hikes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India's growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 6.6% for the 2025/26 fiscal year as the country's strong growth momentum is

IMF raises India's growth forecast for 2025/26 despite US tariff hikes
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JPMorgan CEO says its exposure to collapsed auto dealer Tricolor "not our finest moment"

JPMorgan Chase's exposure to bankrupt auto dealer Tricolor is "not our finest moment," the bank's CEO Jamie Dimon told reporters on a conference call on Tuesday. 

JPMorgan CEO says its exposure to collapsed auto dealer Tricolor "not our finest moment"
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European growth to hold up but at an increasing fiscal cost, IMF says

Euro zone economic growth will hold up despite a drag from U.S. tariffs but this will come at a cost of higher government spending and rising debt, the International Monetary Fund

European growth to hold up but at an increasing fiscal cost, IMF says
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IMF lifts growth outlook on more benign tariffs as revived US-China trade war looms

The International Monetary Fund edged up its 2025 global growth forecast on Tuesday as tariff shocks and financial conditions have proven more benign than

IMF lifts growth outlook on more benign tariffs as revived US-China trade war looms
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IMF ups Saudi Arabia's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% as oil output rises

The International Monetary Fund upgraded its 2025 economic growth forecast for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday due to a faster-than-expected unwinding of oil production cuts

IMF ups Saudi Arabia's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% as oil output rises
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AI investment boom may lead to bust, but not likely systemic crisis, IMF chief economist says

The U.S. artificial intelligence investment boom may be followed by a dot-com-style bust, but it is less likely to be a systemic event that would crater the U.S.

AI investment boom may lead to bust, but not likely systemic crisis, IMF chief economist says
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White House budget office says it is preparing to 'ride out' shutdown

The White House Office of Management and Budget said on Tuesday it was making preparations "to batten down the hatches and ride out" the federal government shutdown, while

White House budget office says it is preparing to 'ride out' shutdown
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European earnings outlook brightens despite US-China tariff escalation

Analysts are a little more upbeat about European companies' third-quarter results than a week ago, according to the latest estimates compiled by

European earnings outlook brightens despite US-China tariff escalation
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Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says

Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for U.S. businesses, which have heavily invested in Europe and whose profits are affected by the uncertainty that Moscow's aggression creates,

Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says
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Bank of England should be 'very cautious' about future rate cuts, IMF says

The Bank of England should be "very cautious" about further interest rate cuts due to rising inflation expectations among households and investors, the International Monetary

Bank of England should be 'very cautious' about future rate cuts, IMF says
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Latest US-China trade tensions add to economic risk, IMF's Gourinchas says

The latest trade tensions between the United States and China pose a downside risk for the global economy that is not reflected in the International Monetary Fund's latest

Latest US-China trade tensions add to economic risk, IMF's Gourinchas says
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BlackRock's assets hit record $13.46 trillion on third-quarter markets rally, M&A boost 

BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, swept past its own record for assets under management, as it reported a higher third-quarter

BlackRock's assets hit record $13.46 trillion on third-quarter markets rally, M&A boost 
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Albertsons raises annual sales and profit forecast on strong pharmacy, digital growth

Albertsons raised its full-year profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday, citing resilient demand at its pharmacies and continued growth in online orders, sending its shares up

Albertsons raises annual sales and profit forecast on strong pharmacy, digital growth
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Scenting victory, Madagascar youth give scant thought to what's next

The thousands of young protesters chanting vitriolic slogans against Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo were clear about what they wanted him

Scenting victory, Madagascar youth give scant thought to what's next
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Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?

A former DJ once nicknamed "TGV" after the French fast train for his dynamism, Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina was the world's youngest

Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?
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J&J lays out plan to splinter orthopedics business into separate company

Johnson & Johnson is narrowing its focus again, nearly four years after peeling off its consumer health business

J&J lays out plan to splinter orthopedics business into separate company
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US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time

US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time

US drops out of world’s most powerful passport top 10 list for the first time
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BetMGM plans to return at least $200 million to owners after 3rd profit upgrade this year

U.S. sports betting firm BetMGM on Tuesday raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts for the third time this year and said it expects to return at least $200 million to its owners -

BetMGM plans to return at least $200 million to owners after 3rd profit upgrade this year
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Oil executives flag increased costs from Trump's tariffs

The executives of two oil companies warned this week that tariffs resulting from the U.S. administration's trade policies were driving up costs across the energy

Oil executives flag increased costs from Trump's tariffs
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Oracle to offer cloud services using AMD's upcoming AI chips

Oracle will offer cloud services using Advanced Micro Devices' upcoming MI450 artificial intelligence chips, the companies said on Tuesday, as they rush to tap the booming demand for

Oracle to offer cloud services using AMD's upcoming AI chips
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Heineken says Amsterdam HQ reorganization to affect about 400 jobs

Dutch brewer Heineken's Amsterdam headquarters reorganization will affect approximately 400 jobs, Heineken said in a statement on Tuesday.

Heineken says Amsterdam HQ reorganization to affect about 400 jobs
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Japanese shares dive as market frets over premiership, US-China tensions

Japanese shares sank on Tuesday after a long weekend, clocking their sharpest one-day drop since April, as investors fretted over uncertainty surrounding the

Japanese shares dive as market frets over premiership, US-China tensions
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IMF revises Japan's economic forecast higher, sees gradual BOJ rate hikes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised higher on Tuesday its 2025 economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the nation's central bank to gradually raise

IMF revises Japan's economic forecast higher, sees gradual BOJ rate hikes
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After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall

Following the largest crypto liquidation in history last Friday, options market investors are bracing for more volatility and further declines in

After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall
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Belgium general strike grounds airlines, disrupts Brussels public transport

A general strike held in Belgium on Tuesday grounded most airplanes at the two main airports and disrupted public transport in Brussels.

Belgium general strike grounds airlines, disrupts Brussels public transport
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Polaris shares surge on Indian Motorcycle unit spin-off, profit forecast

Shares of Polaris rose more than 9% on Tuesday after the power-sports vehicle maker said it would spin off its Indian Motorcycle unit and forecast a third-quarter profit,

Polaris shares surge on Indian Motorcycle unit spin-off, profit forecast
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Auto sector bankruptcies spark fresh scrutiny of Wall Street credit risks

The bankruptcies of automotive-related companies First Brands and Tricolor, along with potential losses at banks and investment funds,

Auto sector bankruptcies spark fresh scrutiny of Wall Street credit risks
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Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment

Companies with relatively many patents and more employees own facilities that tend to release lower proportions of their toxic waste into the environment.

Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment
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Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners
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AI lab Lila Sciences tops $1.3 billion valuation with new Nvidia backing

AI startup Lila Sciences has raised $115 million in an extension funding round from investors including Nvidia's venture arm, lifting its valuation to more than $1.3 billion,

AI lab Lila Sciences tops $1.3 billion valuation with new Nvidia backing
Economy

Volatility builds as AI jockeys with trade

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Wall Street's 'fear gauge' of implied stock market volatility touched its

Volatility builds as AI jockeys with trade
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World oil market to see huge glut in 2026, IEA says

The world oil market faces an even bigger surplus next year of as much as 4 million barrels per day as OPEC+ producers and rivals lift output and demand remains

World oil market to see huge glut in 2026, IEA says
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Suedzucker says it expects improved third-quarter results

Europe's largest sugar producer Suedzucker said on Tuesday it expected to post a year-on-year improvement in its third-quarter results, to be reported in January, citing a positive start to

Suedzucker says it expects improved third-quarter results
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US small business sentiment ebbs in September; inflation back in focus

U.S. small-business sentiment declined in September amid expectations of unfavorable operating conditions in the next six months, and many owners reported raising prices or

US small business sentiment ebbs in September; inflation back in focus
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GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease

General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed

GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
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Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping

Maritime nations have gathered in London to discuss regulations aimed at reducing shipping emissions

Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
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BP flags weaker oil trading while upstream output grows

BP said it expects upstream production to rise in the third quarter, reversing earlier guidance for a slight decline, but flagged weak oil

BP flags weaker oil trading while upstream output grows
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Michelin shares fall as much as 11% after profit warning

Shares in Michelin fell as much as 11% on Tuesday, to their lowest in almost three years, after the tire maker cut its forecast for full-year income more than

Michelin shares fall as much as 11% after profit warning
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South African business confidence edges up in September

South Africa's business confidence improved in September, driven by robust tourism, higher precious metal prices and increased exports, data showed on Tuesday.

South African business confidence edges up in September
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Thyssenkrupp renegotiates 10 billion euros in unit TKMS' guarantees before spin-off

Warship maker TKMS has renegotiated terms of project guarantees it gets from parent Thyssenkrupp, according to a prospectus ahead of TKMS' separate listing, indicating tougher

Thyssenkrupp renegotiates 10 billion euros in unit TKMS' guarantees before spin-off
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EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown

The European Union is seeking to coordinate with the United States and other G7 partners a response to tighter Chinese controls on the export of rare

EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown
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Fed's Powell addresses economy pulled between risks to growth, jobs and prices

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday delivers his last scheduled remarks before the Fed's next meeting with the economy enjoying stronger-than-

Fed's Powell addresses economy pulled between risks to growth, jobs and prices
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Europe's airline CEOs call for more support meeting green goals

Chief executives of Europe's airlines called for more European Union support to increase the supply of green jet fuel and improve subsidies for its creation.

Europe's airline CEOs call for more support meeting green goals
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Trump's Tylenol claims limit M&A options for parent company Kenvue

Tylenol maker Kenvue was already having a painful year before U.S. President Donald Trump and his health secretary got involved.

Trump's Tylenol claims limit M&A options for parent company Kenvue
Economy|Political|World

France's budget built on shaky ground, fiscal watchdog warns

The French government's 2026 budget plans are based on rosy economic assumptions and its belt-tightening measures may fall short - or never even take shape if the new administration

France's budget built on shaky ground, fiscal watchdog warns
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Dollar gains from rivals' trouble may lack staying power

A rebound in the dollar over the past month is unlikely to last given it was largely due to repositioning over temporary factors including

Dollar gains from rivals' trouble may lack staying power
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Austrian former property tycoon Rene Benko goes on trial for fraud

Austrian former billionaire Rene Benko went on trial on Tuesday in the first case connected to the collapse of his

Austrian former property tycoon Rene Benko goes on trial for fraud
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EU fines Gucci, Chloe and Loewe for fixing resale prices

Gucci, Chloe and Loewe have been fined a total of 157 million euros ($182 million) by the European Union's antitrust watchdog for

EU fines Gucci, Chloe and Loewe for fixing resale prices
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Brazil Supreme Court justice keeps Bolsonaro under house arrest

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled on Monday to keep former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, according to a court document seen by Reuters.

Brazil Supreme Court justice keeps Bolsonaro under house arrest
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German investor morale rises less than expected in October, ZEW survey shows

German investor morale improved less than expected in October, weighed down by sluggish current economic performance and further delays in long-awaited recovery in

German investor morale rises less than expected in October, ZEW survey shows
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South Korea says 'huge progress' in US trade talks over investment package

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Tuesday it was "huge progress" that the U.S. was not insisting that South Korea make all of the $350 billion investments, promised

South Korea says 'huge progress' in US trade talks over investment package
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China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say

Chinese rare earth magnet companies have been facing tighter scrutiny on export license applications since September, sources say, even before Beijing's move last week to expand

China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say
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Singapore to cane scammers and mules under tightened laws, local media reports

Singapore could cane those who commit scams and scam-related offences under proposed changes to Singapore's criminal law, local media reported on Tuesday. 

Singapore to cane scammers and mules under tightened laws, local media reports
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Asian equities draw inflows in September on Fed rate cut outlook, AI optimism

Asian equities saw strong inflows in September, boosted by the U.S.

Asian equities draw inflows in September on Fed rate cut outlook, AI optimism
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Indonesia expects more capital inflows, firmer rupiah as Q4 growth picks up

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Tuesday that the rupiah is likely to strengthen in the fourth quarter, with capital inflows set to

Indonesia expects more capital inflows, firmer rupiah as Q4 growth picks up
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Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say

China's No. 1 automaker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks

Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say
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China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did

China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did
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Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists
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China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington

China has banned dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean

China sanctions 5 US units of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean over probe by Washington
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India's September wholesale price inflation eases to 0.13% y/y

India's wholesale price inflation in September eased to 0.13% year-on-year from 0.52% in the previous month, helped by a decline in food and fuel prices, government data showed on

India's September wholesale price inflation eases to 0.13% y/y
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Italy's historically poor south sees brighter future as workers return

For decades, the story of southern Italy has been one of departure, of generations leaving the hills of Calabria and the shores of Sicily in search of

Italy's historically poor south sees brighter future as workers return
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Volkswagen shares up as investors reassured in pre-close call

Shares in Volkswagen were trading 1.2% higher after markets opened on Tuesday, as the German automaker appeared to reassure investors over headwinds from tariffs and weakness in its

Volkswagen shares up as investors reassured in pre-close call
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Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says

U.S. President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October, U.S.

Trump on track to meet Xi in South Korea, Bessent says
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UK jobs market shows some signs of cooling

British workers' pay grew at the weakest pace since 2022 and the jobless rate nudged higher, according to official data on Tuesday which

UK jobs market shows some signs of cooling
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Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment

Google said on Tuesday it would invest $15 billion over five years to set up an artificial intelligence data centre in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh

Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment
Business|Economy|Food

UK grocery inflation accelerates to 5.2%, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation rose to 5.2% in the four weeks to October 5, industry data showed on Tuesday, adding to pressure on consumers already facing higher energy

UK grocery inflation accelerates to 5.2%, says Worldpanel
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German final inflation confirmed at 2.4% in September

German inflation rose slightly in September to 2.4%, the federal statistics office said on Thursday, confirming preliminary data.

German final inflation confirmed at 2.4% in September
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Sterling drops after UK data shows softer wage growth

Sterling fell on Tuesday after data showed growth in average British earnings slowed slightly in the three months to August, suggesting the Bank of England may be able to continue

Sterling drops after UK data shows softer wage growth
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US Treasury chief says government shutdown is hitting economy

The U.S. federal government shutdown is starting to impact the nation's economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday as the closure entered its 13th day.

US Treasury chief says government shutdown is hitting economy
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Dancing ship-to-ship

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: Container ports are the new economic battlegrounds.

Dancing ship-to-ship
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PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December US IPO, sources say

Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank prepares for an initial public offering of the

PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December US IPO, sources say
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Frontier debt risks ‘going dark’ amid high costs and creative deals

The need for emerging economies to be more transparent about their debt is one issue uniting wealthy countries and multilateral

Frontier debt risks ‘going dark’ amid high costs and creative deals
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International Labour Organization could face job losses if US does not pay dues

The International Labour Organization faces "critical" cash flow problems and could abolish up to 295 posts - about 8% of its workforce - if the United States

International Labour Organization could face job losses if US does not pay dues
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British homebuilder Bellway flags slow start to fiscal year as demand dips

British homebuilder Bellway on Tuesday flagged a slow start to its current fiscal year, citing weak consumer sentiment and affordability concerns as key factors weighing on demand.

British homebuilder Bellway flags slow start to fiscal year as demand dips
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia to make next billion-dollar AUKUS payment 'shortly', says minister

Australia will make a second billion-dollar payment to boost U.S. nuclear submarine shipyards soon, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said in Washington on Tuesday, ahead of an

Australia to make next billion-dollar AUKUS payment 'shortly', says minister
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Japan finance minister calls for post-Abenomics policies for inflation era

Japan needs to come up with a new economic strategy that suits the current situation where inflation, instead of deflation, has become a concern unlike the times of

Japan finance minister calls for post-Abenomics policies for inflation era
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Chipmaking supplier ASML set to ride AI megadeals wave

Multi-billion dollar deals between AI firms and computer chipmakers are expected to strengthen top semiconductor equipment maker ASML's outlook when it

Chipmaking supplier ASML set to ride AI megadeals wave
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Implementation date for U.S. tariff on Singapore pharma exports postponed, local media reports

The implementation of a U.S. tariff on Singapore's pharmaceutical exports has been delayed to allow companies to negotiate possible exemptions with the U.S. administration, the

Implementation date for U.S. tariff on Singapore pharma exports postponed, local media reports
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Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it expects its biggest quarterly profit in over three years, as the global race to boost production of AI chips

Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply
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Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs

Indian textile exporters are seeking new buyers in Europe and offering discounts to existing U.S. customers to cushion the blow from steep U.S. tariffs of as much as 50%,

Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Honeywell expects record business jet deliveries over next decade

Aerospace supplier Honeywell said on Monday it expects record deliveries of new business jets over the next decade, providing the latest sign that demand for private air travel, which

Honeywell expects record business jet deliveries over next decade
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World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says

The world is falling far behind a global goal to reverse deforestation by 2030, with losses being largely driven by agricultural expansion and forest fires,

World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says
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Australian business activity holds steady in September, survey shows

Australian business conditions remained steady in September as improvements in sales and profits were offset by a fall in employment, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Australian business activity holds steady in September, survey shows
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia central bank to be cautious, data dependent on future policy

Australia's central bank saw no need for an immediate cut in interest rates at its September policy meeting given some stickiness in services inflation and steady employment

Australia central bank to be cautious, data dependent on future policy
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Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it needs a strong year-end finish to meet its iron ore shipment target, even as Chinese demand gathered pace as global economies front-loaded investment ahead of

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges
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Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as growth remains firm

Singapore's central bank kept its monetary policy settings unchanged on Tuesday, as expected, as growth in the city-state remained resilient

Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as growth remains firm
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After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have taken a significant step in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners

After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
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UK consumer spending slows ahead of Reeves budget, retailers say

British consumer spending grew by the least in four months in September as uncertainty ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget next month and rising energy bills deterred

UK consumer spending slows ahead of Reeves budget, retailers say
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JPMorgan says leveraged ETFs worsened Friday's Wall St selloff

Large-scale selling of leveraged exchange-traded funds contributed significantly to Friday's U.S. stock market rout, according to a report published late on Sunday by

JPMorgan says leveraged ETFs worsened Friday's Wall St selloff
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Brazil's Gol to be taken private under new restructuring plan

Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA on Monday announced plans to go private as part of a corporate reorganization process.

Brazil's Gol to be taken private under new restructuring plan
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New Zealand's central bank to ease home lending rules

New Zealand's central bank on Tuesday said it planned to ease mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions from December 1 as house prices are

New Zealand's central bank to ease home lending rules
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China begins charging port fees for US ships, exempts China-built ones

China has officially started collecting special port fees from U.S.-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels on Tuesday but said Chinese-built ships would be exempted from the

China begins charging port fees for US ships, exempts China-built ones
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Trio win Nobel economics prize for work on innovation, growth and 'creative destruction'

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel

Trio win Nobel economics prize for work on innovation, growth and 'creative destruction'
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Human rights activist among two Venezuelans attacked in Colombia

A Venezuelan human rights activist and a political consultant were shot and injured in Colombia's capital on Monday in a hitman-style attack, Colombian officials said.  

Human rights activist among two Venezuelans attacked in Colombia
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British government to tweak planning overhaul to boost economic growth

The British government said it will make changes to its proposals to overhaul the planning system aimed at making it more pro-growth, in a move that may mitigate mounting fiscal

British government to tweak planning overhaul to boost economic growth
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DHT says its fleet has no US links after China's new port fee move

Oil tanker operator DHT Holdings said on Monday that its fleet does not fall under the scope of China's new special port fees targeting U.S.-linked vessels.

DHT says its fleet has no US links after China's new port fee move
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Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

A total of 165 organizations on Monday criticized South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency
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Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
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Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised

Authorities have identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week

Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised
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Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth

Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation have won the Nobel memorial prize in economics for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the dust

Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth
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US oil futures backwardation narrows to 20-month low on mounting fears of a glut

Front-month U.S. crude oil futures ended Monday's trading at their smallest premium since January 2024 over the seventh-month contract, as OPEC+ ramps up

US oil futures backwardation narrows to 20-month low on mounting fears of a glut
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Banks set to open earnings floodgate with Powell on tap

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets Jamie McGeever is enjoying some well-deserved time off, but the Reuters markets team will still keep

Banks set to open earnings floodgate with Powell on tap
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Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades

-Global smartphone shipments grew 2.6% in the third quarter this year, fueled by strong consumer demand for premium and AI-enabled devices, according to preliminary data from the International Data

Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades
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Goldman Sachs buys venture capital firm Industry Ventures

Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy Industry Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that manages $7 billion of assets, in a bid to expand its services to technology entrepreneurs, it

Goldman Sachs buys venture capital firm Industry Ventures
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IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI

Countries around the world lack the regulatory and ethical foundation to deal with the rapid advent of artificial intelligence, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva

IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI
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Wall Street veers upward after Trump softens his criticism of China

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered more than half of their sell-off from Friday

Wall Street veers upward after Trump softens his criticism of China
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Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement

A new round of layoffs at the Education Department is depleting an agency that was already hit hard in the Trump administration’s previous mass firings, threatening new disruption to the nation’s students and schools

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a restructuring, not related to the current U.S. government shutdown.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers
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Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies

Venezuela's government said on Monday it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia and open new ones in Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe in a restructuring of its foreign

Venezuela announces closure of Norway, Australia embassies
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Equities rebound after Trump cools China rhetoric but gold at record highs

MSCI's global equities gauge rose almost 1% on Monday, regaining some of the ground lost in Friday's sell-off after U.S.

Equities rebound after Trump cools China rhetoric but gold at record highs
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Wall Street ends sharply higher on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges

Wall Street's main indexes ended sharply higher on Monday, led by gains in

Wall Street ends sharply higher on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges
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IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday said the IMF will continue to push the Group of 20 major economies to focus on

IMF chief Georgieva says IMF will keep pushing G20 to prioritize debt issues
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Why crypto briefly but dramatically crashed when Trump renewed his trade war

Why crypto briefly but dramatically crashed when Trump renewed his trade war

Why crypto briefly but dramatically crashed when Trump renewed his trade war
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OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design its own AI chips

OpenAI has announced a collaboration with chipmaker Broadcom to design its own AI computer chips

OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design its own AI chips
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Dow gains almost 600 points after US-China trade showdown hits the pause button

Dow gains almost 600 points after US-China trade showdown hits the pause button

Dow gains almost 600 points after US-China trade showdown hits the pause button
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JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US national security as part of $1.5 trillion pledge

JPMorgan Chase announced plans on Monday to hire bankers and invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies critical to national security and economic resilience as part

JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US national security as part of $1.5 trillion pledge
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How the United States is eating Trump's tariffs

U.S. companies and consumers are bearing the brunt of the country's new import

How the United States is eating Trump's tariffs
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In rare move, Dutch government takes control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia

The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned computer chipmaker Nexperia, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing as a global fight brews over technology

In rare move, Dutch government takes control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia
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Robinhood open to deals to grow prediction markets business, executive says

Trading platform Robinhood Markets is open to potential acquisitions in the fast-growing prediction markets space if the right opportunity presents itself,

Robinhood open to deals to grow prediction markets business, executive says
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Oil settles higher as US, China try to de-escalate trade tensions

Oil prices rose on Monday after assurances that U.S.

Oil settles higher as US, China try to de-escalate trade tensions
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Moody's puts Chrysler owner's credit ratings on negative outlook

Credit rating agency Moody's Ratings changed European automaker Stellantis' ratings outlook to negative on Monday, though maintained its current ratings.

Moody's puts Chrysler owner's credit ratings on negative outlook
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Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season

Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season

Sacramento locals preparing for Northern California's first storm of the season
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Silver prices hit record high as investors rush into safe havens

Silver prices hit record high as investors rush into safe havens

Silver prices hit record high as investors rush into safe havens
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Michelin cuts annual outlook on worse-than-expected tire demand in North America

French tire maker Michelin on Monday cut its full-year outlook citing worse-than-expected business conditions in the North American market that have eroded sales volumes and margins.

Michelin cuts annual outlook on worse-than-expected tire demand in North America
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Dating app Grindr explores go-private deal, Semafor reports

Insiders at dating app Grindr are discussing taking it private after a share slump put its top owners in a tight personal financial position, Semafor reported on Monday, citing people

Dating app Grindr explores go-private deal, Semafor reports
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Zelenskiy to meet Trump on Friday to talk air defence, new weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he would meet U.S.

Zelenskiy to meet Trump on Friday to talk air defence, new weapons
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Fed's Paulson says Fed would react to burst of inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Monday that if inflation pressures do not moderate as she expects the central bank should be willing to take action.

Fed's Paulson says Fed would react to burst of inflation
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Tariff uncertainty could curb investment in small businesses, UN trade agency says

Small and medium-sized businesses and developing economies are likely to be at particular risk of a slowdown in investment due to ongoing tariff uncertainty,

Tariff uncertainty could curb investment in small businesses, UN trade agency says
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Fed's Paulson anticipates more rate cuts to support job market

By Michael S.

Fed's Paulson anticipates more rate cuts to support job market
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Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedom

French Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflects on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth

Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedom
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Taylor Swift is keeping the ‘Eras Tour’ love going with a docuseries and concert film

Taylor Swift is keeping the ‘Eras Tour’ love going with a docuseries and concert film

Taylor Swift is keeping the ‘Eras Tour’ love going with a docuseries and concert film
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Stock futures rise after Trump hints at backing off from new China tariffs

Stock futures rise after Trump hints at backing off from new China tariffs

Stock futures rise after Trump hints at backing off from new China tariffs
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Governor Stein, NCDHHS announce more than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in North Carolina

Governor Stein, NCDHHS announce more than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in North Carolina

Governor Stein, NCDHHS announce more than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in North Carolina
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Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say
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FACT FOCUS: With a truce in Israel, Trump now says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

As Israel and Hamas traded hostages and prisoners on Monday, President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli parliament, saying the region is finally at peace and claiming he has now ended eight wars in eight months

FACT FOCUS: With a truce in Israel, Trump now says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off
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Airbus sees supply progress, Spirit deal to close in fourth quarter

Airbus has seen a marked improvement in confidence and performance from its suppliers, all of whom are ready to support the company's target of increasing deliveries by

Airbus sees supply progress, Spirit deal to close in fourth quarter
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Country Garden secures $1.14 billion loan-to-equity conversion as part of restructuring

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said on Monday its controlling shareholder had agreed to convert $1.14 billion in loans to equity as part of its offshore debt

Country Garden secures $1.14 billion loan-to-equity conversion as part of restructuring
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South Korea says it flagged Hyundai US investment plan concerns

South Korea's industry minister said on Monday that the government had expressed concerns over Hyundai announcing multi-billion dollar U.S. investment plans at the same

South Korea says it flagged Hyundai US investment plan concerns
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The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds
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Warburg Pincus to buy Germany's PSI for over 700 million euros

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has struck a deal to buy Germany's PSI Software for more than 700 million euros ($811 million), with shareholder and customer E.ON remaining a strategic

Warburg Pincus to buy Germany's PSI for over 700 million euros
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Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holiday season for third straight year

Amazon said it plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season across its fulfillment and transportation networks in the U.S., the same number as the last two years, as the e-commerce

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holiday season for third straight year
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iPhone Air to begin pre-order in China after telecom operators approved for eSIM services

Apple's iPhone Air would be available for pre-order in China later this week, as major Chinese telecom operators obtained regulatory approvals for eSIM services, the company said on

iPhone Air to begin pre-order in China after telecom operators approved for eSIM services
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Power Integrations joins work with Nvidia on power supply push 

Power Integrations, a niche chipmaker that provides chips for handling power, on Monday said it is working with

Power Integrations joins work with Nvidia on power supply push 
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OpenAI taps Broadcom to build its first AI processor in latest chip deal

By Max A.

OpenAI taps Broadcom to build its first AI processor in latest chip deal
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Beyond Meat slumps as shareholders agonize over debt exchange offer

(Reuters News) -Beyond Meat shares tumbled as much as 58% on Monday after the plant-based meat maker announced an early settlement of an exchange offer with its bondholders through the issue of fresh

Beyond Meat slumps as shareholders agonize over debt exchange offer
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Soaring fund manager pay cost Eisler Capital dear

(In October 10 story, corrects paragraph 15 to clarify that while some high-fee models have underperformed traditional models, full pass-through models are marginally ahead) By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (

Soaring fund manager pay cost Eisler Capital dear
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European shares recover from near two-week low as Trump softens China tariff stance

European shares staged a modest comeback on Monday, shaking off Friday's bruising selloff after U.S.

European shares recover from near two-week low as Trump softens China tariff stance
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BoE's Greene sees more rate cuts but fears inflation might fall more slowly

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Monday that interest rates would probably fall further but there were risks that the broad weakening of inflation pressures in

BoE's Greene sees more rate cuts but fears inflation might fall more slowly
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Hedge funds shift focus to global industrials, shed US stocks

Hedge funds last week rushed into global industrial stocks and dumped U.S. equities, which on Friday suffered their worst one-day sell-off since April as tariff

Hedge funds shift focus to global industrials, shed US stocks
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Argentina inflation forecast to have accelerated in September: Reuters poll

Argentina's inflation is forecast to have accelerated in September over August though the impact of recent currency volatility was probably limited, a Reuters poll showed.

Argentina inflation forecast to have accelerated in September: Reuters poll
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Brookfield acquires remaining Oaktree stake for $3 billion to boost credit business

Brookfield said on Monday it would buy the remaining 26% stake in U.S.-based asset manager Oaktree Capital Management for about $3 billion, as the investment firm looks to strengthen its

Brookfield acquires remaining Oaktree stake for $3 billion to boost credit business
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First Brands CEO James resigns amid bankruptcy process; turnaround expert in charge

First Brands said on Monday founder Patrick James had stepped down as CEO and will be succeeded by Chief Restructuring Officer Charles Moore on an interim basis, as the auto parts maker

First Brands CEO James resigns amid bankruptcy process; turnaround expert in charge
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EU's Von der Leyen says private sector deals could unlock 4 billion euros for Western Balkans

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday private sector deals signed or in the pipeline could unlock about 4 billion euros ($4.63 billion) in new investment

EU's Von der Leyen says private sector deals could unlock 4 billion euros for Western Balkans
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US is ready for deal with Iran when Tehran is, Trump says

The United States is prepared to make a deal with Iran when Tehran is ready, U.S.

US is ready for deal with Iran when Tehran is, Trump says
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Codelco lifts El Teniente loss estimate, copper output target intact

Codelco's copper losses from the accident at its El Teniente mine are likely to be 45% higher than previously estimated, but Chairman Maximo Pacheco still expects

Codelco lifts El Teniente loss estimate, copper output target intact
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StubHub gains ground after analysts endorsements ease post-IPO jitters

StubHub shares rose nearly 6% in early trading on Monday after a raft of upbeat ratings from brokerages lifted investor sentiment in the ticketing platform following a

StubHub gains ground after analysts endorsements ease post-IPO jitters
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Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

Finance chiefs gathering in Washington this week were ready to discuss the global economy's surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump's tariff assaults -

Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings
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What to know as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East

Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region

What to know as Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
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How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are reports some are calling in sick in greater numbers than usual.

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
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Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal
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India and Canada agree on new roadmap for relations

India and Canada agreed on Monday on a new roadmap for their relations after talks between their foreign ministers in New Delhi, as both countries seek to mend ties strained over

India and Canada agree on new roadmap for relations
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Italy in standoff with KKR over telecom network

Italy is at loggerheads with U.S. investment firm KKR over the future of the state-backed firm which manages the country's main telecom

Italy in standoff with KKR over telecom network
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Mali to impose reciprocal visa bond requirement for US nationals

Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to post bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said the West African nation would be added

Mali to impose reciprocal visa bond requirement for US nationals
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Copper's rally needs China impetus to reach record

Copper prices touched $11,000 per metric ton on October 9, a milestone seen on only two other trading days in the history of the London Metal Exchange - and one that has

Copper's rally needs China impetus to reach record
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Salesforce boosts AI capabilities with global launch of Agentforce 360

Salesforce said on Monday its artificial intelligence platform "Agentforce 360" would be available globally across its suite of cloud-based tools to help clients automate routine tasks.

Salesforce boosts AI capabilities with global launch of Agentforce 360
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Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

The German government will order 424 new wheeled armoured vehicles for almost 7 billion euros ($8.11 billion), according to finance ministry documents seen by

Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion
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Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO faces US, EU regulatory hurdles

Stellantis is set to delay the unveiling of its new strategic plan to the second quarter of next year to give CEO Antonio Filosa more time to address major

Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO faces US, EU regulatory hurdles
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Goldman Sachs loses senior bankers after leadership reshuffles, dealmaking pause

Goldman Sachs has lost more than a dozen senior investment bankers this year, a higher number than normal, after internal shake-ups and a sluggish start to 2025

Goldman Sachs loses senior bankers after leadership reshuffles, dealmaking pause
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JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies with crucial ties to national security

JPMorgan Chase will directly invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies with crucial ties to national security

JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies with crucial ties to national security
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Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts

Pakistani troops were on high alert on the border with Afghanistan on Monday after fierce fighting between the two sides at the weekend left dozens dead and drew

Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts
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OPEC points to smaller 2026 oil supply deficit as OPEC+ pumps more

World oil supply is expected to closely match demand next year as the wider OPEC+ group increases production, an OPEC report showed on Monday, marking a change from

OPEC points to smaller 2026 oil supply deficit as OPEC+ pumps more
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges

The Arthur M

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges
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Senate Republicans face states' healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff

A handful of U.S.

Senate Republicans face states' healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff
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Airlines face $11 billion supply chain hit in 2025, IATA says

Global airlines face more than $11 billion in extra costs from supply chain disruption this year, a leading industry group said on Monday, in

Airlines face $11 billion supply chain hit in 2025, IATA says
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Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory begins production ramp-up in Q4

Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory, its largest manufacturing hub globally, has begun production ramp-up in the fourth quarter, Tesla vice president Tao Lin said in a Weibo post on Monday

Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory begins production ramp-up in Q4
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Moldova's prime minister says he will not seek new term following election

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on Monday he would not seek a new term, paving the way for a new head of government following the pro-Western governing party's victory in

Moldova's prime minister says he will not seek new term following election
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UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc

The International Maritime Organization will meet this week to formally decide whether to impose a carbon emissions price on global shipping, a move supported by an

UN shipping emissions deal to pit US against EU-led bloc
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Blackstone sells $1.3 billion UK logistics assets, considers Big Yellow bid

Blackstone said on Monday it would sell about 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) of UK logistics assets to Tritax Big Box in exchange for cash and a 9% stake, and was separately

Blackstone sells $1.3 billion UK logistics assets, considers Big Yellow bid
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India's retail inflation slows to eight-year low in September, leaving room for rate cut

India's annual retail inflation slowed to an eight-year low of 1.54% in September, government data showed on Monday, as food prices eased, leaving room for the

India's retail inflation slows to eight-year low in September, leaving room for rate cut
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Jamie Dimon announces massive $10 billion bet on US national security: ‘We need to act now’

Jamie Dimon announces massive $10 billion bet on US national security: ‘We need to act now’

Jamie Dimon announces massive $10 billion bet on US national security: ‘We need to act now’
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TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, is expected to post a 28% jump in third-quarter profit to a record

TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom
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Deutsche Bank turns 'overweight' on European equities

Deutsche Bank upgraded its stance on European equities to "overweight" on Monday, citing cheap valuations and a strong fiscal backdrop, and forecast the benchmark STOXX 600 index could hit

Deutsche Bank turns 'overweight' on European equities
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Soaring gold prices bring new headache to Tiffany-owner LVMH

The doubling of gold prices in two years, along with U.S. tariffs and a weaker dollar, have made it harder to defend gross margins for Tiffany owner LVMH and others in the high-end

Soaring gold prices bring new headache to Tiffany-owner LVMH
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India's Tamil Nadu cancels licence of cough syrup-maker linked to child deaths

India's southern state of Tamil Nadu has cancelled the licences of a cough syrup-maker linked to the deaths of several children over

India's Tamil Nadu cancels licence of cough syrup-maker linked to child deaths
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US military will use R&D money to pay troops if shutdown persists

(This Oct 11 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

US military will use R&D money to pay troops if shutdown persists
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New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump

A federal judge in Boston had some pointed words for Donald Trump as he issued one of the dozens of decisions by courts in four New England states against the

New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump
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India, US to hold trade talks as New Delhi seeks higher energy imports

India and the United States are set to hold trade talks this week, with New Delhi pledging to import U.S. energy and gas as it aims to address Washington's concerns

India, US to hold trade talks as New Delhi seeks higher energy imports
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G20 risk watchdog warns of potential for financial market crash

The latest surge in global share prices and other assets has left markets susceptible to a crash given the current uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, the G20

G20 risk watchdog warns of potential for financial market crash
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Australia consults on critical minerals stockpile ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting

Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a physical stockpile,

Australia consults on critical minerals stockpile ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting
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China's September exports to Russia show steepest decline in seven months

China's yuan-denominated exports to Russia in September posted their biggest drop in seven months, accelerating the decline seen in August, Chinese customs data showed on Monday.

China's September exports to Russia show steepest decline in seven months
Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung set for highest Q3 profit in three years as AI demand lifts chip prices

Samsung Electronics is expected to post its highest third-quarter profit since 2022, driven by higher memory chip prices supported by server demand as customers

Samsung set for highest Q3 profit in three years as AI demand lifts chip prices
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China's stocks pare losses after early sell-off on fresh US trade war salvo

A sharp sell-off in China stocks faded in choppy trading on Monday, allowing the market to trim early losses, as investors reassessed the

China's stocks pare losses after early sell-off on fresh US trade war salvo
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China shows no sign of backing down while issuing call for US to withdraw tariff threat

China has called for the U.S. to withdraw a new threat of a 100% tariff and other export control measures

China shows no sign of backing down while issuing call for US to withdraw tariff threat
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South Korea in talks with US on various ways to set up FX swap, minister says

South Korea is discussing with the U.S. various ways to set up a bilateral foreign exchange swap line as part of a trade deal over concerns about how proposed U.S. investments could

South Korea in talks with US on various ways to set up FX swap, minister says
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Treasury Wine shares slump to decade low as headaches mount in China and US

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates on Monday pulled its earnings

Treasury Wine shares slump to decade low as headaches mount in China and US
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Indonesian lawmakers get allowance hike after protests against perks

Indonesia has nearly doubled a key allowance for its lawmakers, an official said on Monday, one month after cancelling some of the benefits given to

Indonesian lawmakers get allowance hike after protests against perks
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French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies

The French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet line-up on Sunday, with most top jobs remaining

French presidency unveils new cabinet as budget pressure intensifies
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Argentina's bullish investor bets face midterm election risk despite US backing

Argentina's looming elections are the main risk to bullish market bets as a wave of U.S. financial support for President Javier Milei's libertarian economic

Argentina's bullish investor bets face midterm election risk despite US backing
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Banquets and billions: How AstraZeneca sealed a US medicine deal with Trump

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot looked relaxed standing in the Oval Office on Friday as U.S.

Banquets and billions: How AstraZeneca sealed a US medicine deal with Trump
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Australia's ANZ halts buyback to save $520 million for strategy overhaul

Australia's ANZ Group said it would stop the remaining A$800 million ($520 million) of a share buyback but maintain its dividend as investors applauded CEO Nuno

Australia's ANZ halts buyback to save $520 million for strategy overhaul
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Fintech and AI drive London finance job vacancy growth in Q3, recruiter says

A boom at financial technology firms and growing demand to get to grips with artificial intelligence lifted financial sector job vacancy numbers in London in the third-quarter, Morgan

Fintech and AI drive London finance job vacancy growth in Q3, recruiter says
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Economists see stronger US growth, but weak job gains and stickier inflation

Surging business investment is expected to offset weaker growth in consumption and global trade and keep the U.S. economy growing near trend, according to a

Economists see stronger US growth, but weak job gains and stickier inflation
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Australia overhauls plan to hike taxes on retirement savings of the wealthy

The Australian government said on Monday it would revise its proposal to hike taxes on the retirement savings of its wealthiest workers, including backing down on plans to tax

Australia overhauls plan to hike taxes on retirement savings of the wealthy
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China's exports top forecast but fresh US trade spat raises risks to outlook

China's export growth bounced back in September, but renewed trade threats from Beijing and Washington have rekindled worries about jobs and further

China's exports top forecast but fresh US trade spat raises risks to outlook
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The perils of politics

Political turmoil in France and Japan looms large over markets as U.S. banks kick off the latest earnings season, while the government shutdown drags on and policymakers gather in

The perils of politics
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China's exports to US drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6-month high

China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high

China's exports to US drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6-month high
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Jefferies expects limited fallout from First Brands' bankruptcy

US investment bank Jefferies said on Sunday its exposure to bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group is limited and any potential losses

Jefferies expects limited fallout from First Brands' bankruptcy
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China's car sales pick up speed in 'Golden September'

China's car sales accelerated in September, the traditional peak season for the auto market, as dealers and consumers took advantage of trade-in subsidies before more local

China's car sales pick up speed in 'Golden September'
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China's rare earth exports fall sharply in September

China's rare earth exports fell 31% in September from August, customs data showed on Monday, the third straight month of declines.

China's rare earth exports fall sharply in September
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India rupee's two-week calm suggests return of central bank's old playbook, traders say

The Indian rupee's recent tight moves suggest the central bank has reverted to its old playbook of using heavy market intervention to keep the

India rupee's two-week calm suggests return of central bank's old playbook, traders say
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Rupee may rely on central bank support; bonds to track inflation data

The Indian rupee is likely to respond this week to the fallout from renewed U.S.-China trade tensions, with support from the central bank,

Rupee may rely on central bank support; bonds to track inflation data
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China's state iron ore buyer offers BHP cargoes for sale amid ban fears

Several cargoes of BHP iron ore were put up for sale in China on Thursday and at least one was sold to a local trader, potentially defusing concerns in Australia that Beijing had imposed a

China's state iron ore buyer offers BHP cargoes for sale amid ban fears
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UK's Reeves should use budget to reform tax system, IFS says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should use her budget in November to carry out a long overdue reform of the taxation system which could help her to raise

UK's Reeves should use budget to reform tax system, IFS says
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UK CFOs worry about competitiveness and rising costs, Deloitte says

Chief financial officers at major British companies are the most worried about competitiveness and productivity in at least 11 years, according to a survey that

UK CFOs worry about competitiveness and rising costs, Deloitte says
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Chinese food and beverage firms flock to Singapore as first step in expansion drive

A record number of Chinese restaurants and cafes have flooded Singapore over the past year, using the island as a test bed for global expansion as

Chinese food and beverage firms flock to Singapore as first step in expansion drive
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Trump tariff threat pushes oil to five-month low

Brent and U.S. crude futures fell more than $2 a barrel, or more than 3%, on Friday as

Trump tariff threat pushes oil to five-month low
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LG Energy Solution says Q3 operating profit likely up 34%

LG Energy Solution, an electric car battery supplier for Tesla and General Motors, said on Monday its third-quarter operating profit likely rose 34% to 601 billion won ($420 million)

LG Energy Solution says Q3 operating profit likely up 34%
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Trump says he may tell Putin he may send Tomahawks to Ukraine if war not settled

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.

Trump says he may tell Putin he may send Tomahawks to Ukraine if war not settled
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Caterpillar to acquire Australia's RPMGlobal for $728 million

Australian mining software firm RPMGlobal said on Monday that it has struck a deal to be acquired by heavy machinery giant Caterpillar for a total equity value of A$1.12 billion ($728.22

Caterpillar to acquire Australia's RPMGlobal for $728 million
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Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount takeover approach, Bloomberg News reports

Warner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance's initial takeover approach as too low, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount takeover approach, Bloomberg News reports
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Reactions to French PM Lecornu's second attempt at forming a government

The French presidency unveiled a new cabinet line-up on Sunday in a last-gasp bid to secure a budget for 2026 and find a way out of a deep political crisis that has hampered decision

Reactions to French PM Lecornu's second attempt at forming a government
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UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza

Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived

UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza
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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on
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France's Macron reappoints Lescure as finance minister amid budget turmoil

The French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet line-up on Sunday, reappointing Roland Lescure, a close ally of Emmanuel Macron, as finance minister.

France's Macron reappoints Lescure as finance minister amid budget turmoil
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Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
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Macron's France now has a new Cabinet. It will face an uphill battle to end the political crisis

France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image

Macron's France now has a new Cabinet. It will face an uphill battle to end the political crisis
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Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start since 1991

Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start
Economy|Health|Political|World

Officials say food sites run by controversial US-Israeli-backed group in Gaza are being shut down

Two officials tell The Associated Press that food distribution sites run by the controversial U.S.-Israel backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are being shut down under the terms of the ceasefire deal

Officials say food sites run by controversial US-Israeli-backed group in Gaza are being shut down
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USTR says China 'deferred' when US reached out for phone call after export controls expansion

Trade Representative Jamison Greer said on Sunday that the U.S. reached out to China for a phone call following an announcement that it was expanding its rare earths export

USTR says China 'deferred' when US reached out for phone call after export controls expansion
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Warburg Pincus nears deal to buy Germany's PSI for more than 700 million euros, sources say

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to buy German software maker PSI Software in a deal worth more than 700

Warburg Pincus nears deal to buy Germany's PSI for more than 700 million euros, sources say
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Cameroon counts votes as world’s oldest president seeks to extend rule

Cameroon began counting votes after a presidential election on Sunday in which incumbent Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler at 92, is widely expected to

Cameroon counts votes as world’s oldest president seeks to extend rule
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Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

China called U.S.

Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
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Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports

Three workers have died since Hyundai Motor started construction of its $7.6 billion auto plant in Georgia in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a review of federal

Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports
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China vows to stand firm against Trump's tariff threat. He urges Beijing to be less confrontational

President Donald Trump says China should take a less confrontational approach to his threatened new tariffs, but he's not retreating from his demands

China vows to stand firm against Trump's tariff threat. He urges Beijing to be less confrontational
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How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare and the stakes rise

How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare and the stakes rise

How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare and the stakes rise
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Vance says ACA credits fuel fraud as Democrats push for extension to end shutdown

Vice President JD Vance criticized Affordable Care Act tax credits on Sunday, labeling them vehicles for fraud and calling for regulatory reform,

Vance says ACA credits fuel fraud as Democrats push for extension to end shutdown
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Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions
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Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain

Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain

Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain
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Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty

Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty

Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty
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China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat

China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat

China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat
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Trump says administration has ‘identified funds’ to pay troops next week

Trump says administration has ‘identified funds’ to pay troops next week

Trump says administration has ‘identified funds’ to pay troops next week
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Investors seek economic clues from bank earnings amid data fog

Investors will look to major banks' quarterly earnings reports in the coming week to help gauge the U.S. economy's health as the federal government shutdown has

Investors seek economic clues from bank earnings amid data fog
Economy|Political|World

Partisan shutdown standoff ignores key risk to US stability: rising national debt

The ongoing shutdown debate between Democrats and President Donald Trump's Republicans is largely avoiding the difficult fiscal issues clouding the country's

Partisan shutdown standoff ignores key risk to US stability: rising national debt
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California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition

California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition
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UK's Reeves plans to build bigger budget buffer - Telegraph

British finance minister Rachel Reeves plans to build up a bigger buffer against her main fiscal rule at next month's budget in an effort to better insulate government finances from

UK's Reeves plans to build bigger budget buffer - Telegraph
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Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many

Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago

Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day

Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds
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US intelligence helps Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports

The U.S. has been helping Ukraine mount long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities for months in a joint effort to weaken the economy and force President Vladimir Putin to the

US intelligence helps Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs

No significant impact is expected on Taiwan's semiconductor industry from China's new curbs on rare earths as they differ from the metals needed for the chip sector, the island's

Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs
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Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Official results show that opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in Saturday’s runoff vote

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles
Africa|Economy|Environment|World

Former speaker Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election

Former Seychelles parliament speaker Patrick Herminie defeated President Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off election, official results showed on Sunday, restoring full control of the archipelago

Former speaker Herminie wins Seychelles presidential election
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Death toll from Tennessee munitions blast lowered to 16, sheriff says

Investigators now believe a massive blast at a Tennessee military explosives facility killed 16 people, officials said on Saturday.

Death toll from Tennessee munitions blast lowered to 16, sheriff says
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SEC's Greg Sankey rejects pooling conference TV rights as a solution to problems in college sports

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed skepticism about pooling TV rights as a solution for college sports

SEC's Greg Sankey rejects pooling conference TV rights as a solution to problems in college sports
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US Ambassador to India Gor says he discussed bilateral issues with PM Modi

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed bilateral issues which included trade, defense and technology.

US Ambassador to India Gor says he discussed bilateral issues with PM Modi
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Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off

Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off

Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off
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GOP leaders steadfast in shutdown stance despite rising pressure inside party

GOP leaders steadfast in shutdown stance despite rising pressure inside party

GOP leaders steadfast in shutdown stance despite rising pressure inside party
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione say a New York federal judge should dismiss criminal charges, including a death-eligible count, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
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‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts
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Bill Gates, PAHO consider ways to bring weight-loss drugs to lower-income countries 

(Corrects paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 to show the Gates Foundation has not begun work on broad weight-loss drug access; clarifies Bill Gates' quote in paragraph 4 to show he was speaking more generally on

Bill Gates, PAHO consider ways to bring weight-loss drugs to lower-income countries 
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Truce fizzles as U.S.-China trade tensions return to full boil

Months of relative calm in the long-simmering trade war between the U.S. and China may be coming to an end

Truce fizzles as U.S.-China trade tensions return to full boil
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Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war

New drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war as a ceasefire holds in its second day

Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war
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CNN to host town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

CNN to host town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

CNN to host town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Ivory Coast arrests 237 protesters amid rising tensions before presidential election

Authorities in the Ivory Coast have arrested at least 237 people during a protest against what activists call the country's authoritarian drift

Ivory Coast arrests 237 protesters amid rising tensions before presidential election
Economy|Europe|Political|World

France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos

France’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu acknowledged that he might be able to stay in his job long given the country's deep political divides

France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos
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Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Power has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts

Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle' as budget deadline looms

Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Saturday urged France's political parties to work together to put an end to the "ridiculous

French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle' as budget deadline looms
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Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction
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What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?
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The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights

The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights

The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights
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Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who now feel they have the political will to do so

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
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Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls
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Why is Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, entangled in the US-China trade war?

Why is Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, entangled in the US-China trade war?

Why is Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, entangled in the US-China trade war?
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White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Democrats for his decision to lay off thousands of workers across the

White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown
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Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development

King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday called for accelerating reforms to create jobs for young people, improve public services, and reduce regional inequalities by giving greater

Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development
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Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho

Far-right activist Laura Loomer slammed President Donald Trump's administration on Friday over its deepening defense ties with Qatar and made false accusations

Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho
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Trump ratchets up US-China trade war, promising new tariffs

U.S.

Trump ratchets up US-China trade war, promising new tariffs
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A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize win

Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price

A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize win
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Arrest made in Alabama capital city shooting that left 2 dead and 12 injured last weekend

A juvenile male has been arrested for his role in a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others in Montgomery, Alabama

Arrest made in Alabama capital city shooting that left 2 dead and 12 injured last weekend
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Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates, massively escalating trade war

Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates, massively escalating trade war

Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current rates, massively escalating trade war
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US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan

The United States on Friday threatened to use visa restrictions and sanctions to retaliate against nations that vote in favor of a plan put forward by a United Nations agency to reduce

US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan
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US eases some penalties tied to foreign-built ships, toughens others

The United States Trade Representative's office said on Friday it would modify certain maritime-related fees for foreign-built vehicle carriers and

US eases some penalties tied to foreign-built ships, toughens others
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Deadly industrial accidents in the United States this century

Multiple people were killed after an explosion on Friday at a military explosives plant in Tennessee, and 19 people were unaccounted for, officials said.

Deadly industrial accidents in the United States this century
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Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts

The United States could impose export controls on Boeing plane parts as part of Washington's response to Chinese export limits on rare earth

Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts
Business|Economy|US

Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers during government shutdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Spirit Airlines cancels Airbus order in settlement with AerCap

In a fleet optimization move, Spirit Airlines will reject its commitment to buy 52 Airbus planes along with its options for 10 others.

Spirit Airlines cancels Airbus order in settlement with AerCap
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FAA staffing issues delay US air traffic for fifth straight day

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that air traffic control staffing issues delayed travel for a fifth straight day as major U.S. airlines

FAA staffing issues delay US air traffic for fifth straight day
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Trump announces deal with AstraZeneca aimed at lowering drug prices

Trump announces deal with AstraZeneca aimed at lowering drug prices

Trump announces deal with AstraZeneca aimed at lowering drug prices
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China expands rare earths export restrictions to new elements

China said on Thursday it would add several new rare earth elements to its export control list in a further tightening of its controls over the critical materials.

China expands rare earths export restrictions to new elements
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WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown
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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

Mass firings of federal workers have begun

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
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Wall Street tumbles to its worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs higher on China

Wall Street tumbles to its worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China
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Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, freshly reappointed late on Friday days after resigning, faces an immediate test to deliver a 2026 budget bill by Monday to

Why French PM faces immediate budget challenge
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Venture Global sinks as BP's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes

Venture Global shares plunged nearly 25% on Friday to their lowest level in five months after it lost an arbitration case with BP over the U.S.

Venture Global sinks as BP's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes
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Travel tech firm Navan eyes $6.45 billion valuation in US IPO

Corporate travel and expense company Navan said on Friday it is targeting a valuation of up to $6.45 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, below the level it

Travel tech firm Navan eyes $6.45 billion valuation in US IPO
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China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies

China will slap port fees on U.S.-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels on Tuesday as a countermeasure to U.S.

China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies
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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump says he hasn't canceled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping planned for late October in South Korea after earlier expressing anger about export controls China has placed on rare earths

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
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La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide

La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’
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AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration

AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal
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Brazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says

Construction on a TikTok data center in Brazil will begin in six months, an official said on Friday, with the project expected to bring in some 50 billion reais ($9.11 billion) in

Brazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says
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US will impose additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports from November, Trump says

The United States of America will slap an additional 100% tariff on imports from China and impose export controls on all critical U.S.-made software from November 1, President Donald Trump

US will impose additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports from November, Trump says
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Hunger rising in Haiti, with nearly 6 million at risk by 2026

Haiti's food insecurity is expected to deepen by mid-2026, with around 6 million people projected to face critical hunger levels amid gang violence and economic collapse, the

Hunger rising in Haiti, with nearly 6 million at risk by 2026
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Reactions to Macron's move to rename Lecornu prime minister

President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just four days after he had resigned from the role, searching for a way out of France's worst

Reactions to Macron's move to rename Lecornu prime minister
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Bitcoin extends decline to $104,782 as Trump escalates US-China trade war

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, extended declines on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade conflict with China.

Bitcoin extends decline to $104,782 as Trump escalates US-China trade war
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Morgan Stanley seeks to redeem cash from Jefferies’ Point Bonita fund, source says

Morgan Stanley's asset management unit asked investment bank Jefferies to return some money it invested in the latter bank's Point Bonita Capital fund, according to a person

Morgan Stanley seeks to redeem cash from Jefferies’ Point Bonita fund, source says
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Investors react to Trump's massive increase in China tariffs​

U.S.

Investors react to Trump's massive increase in China tariffs​
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Stocks, dollar tumble; Trump says he will raise China tariffs to 100%

Stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq suffering their biggest one-day percentage declines since April 10, while Treasury yields

Stocks, dollar tumble; Trump says he will raise China tariffs to 100%
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S&P upgrades Egypt's rating to 'B' as reforms boost economic growth; Fitch affirms

S&P Global upgraded Egypt's rating by a notch on Friday, citing ongoing reforms that have led to a sharp rebound in GDP growth, while Fitch highlighted the country's fairly high growth

S&P upgrades Egypt's rating to 'B' as reforms boost economic growth; Fitch affirms
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Wall Street sells off as Trump hits China with more tariffs

Wall Street slumped on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade conflict with China after Beijing tightened its rare earth restrictions.

Wall Street sells off as Trump hits China with more tariffs
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Central Bancompany discloses higher revenue in US IPO filing

Bank holding firm Central Bancompany on Friday revealed an about 6% rise in revenue in the first half of the year as it filed for a U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest

Central Bancompany discloses higher revenue in US IPO filing
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Wall Street selloff raises worries about market downturn

Investor worries that Wall Street's record stock rally would soon fizzle loomed large on Friday after tariffs re-emerged as a market risk. 

Wall Street selloff raises worries about market downturn
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Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness
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Who is Jose Jeri, the young president who inherits a troubled Peru?

Peru's new president Jose Jeri, who vaulted into power late on Thursday after the sudden impeachment of his predecessor, is one of the youngest

Who is Jose Jeri, the young president who inherits a troubled Peru?
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado revived Venezuela's opposition

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado revived Venezuela's opposition
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Fed should 'tread with caution' on rate cuts, Musalem says

St.

Fed should 'tread with caution' on rate cuts, Musalem says
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Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM

French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday just days after he quit the job, a move that enraged some of the

Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM
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What to know about the Letitia James case and what happens next

What to know about the Letitia James case and what happens next

What to know about the Letitia James case and what happens next
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Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back

Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back

Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back
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Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants
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France's Macron asks newly resigned Prime Minister Lecornu to try again to form a government

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, to try again to form a government in a bid to end the country’s political deadlock

France's Macron asks newly resigned Prime Minister Lecornu to try again to form a government
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Dow tumbles nearly 900 points after Trump reignites trade war between the world’s two largest economies

Dow tumbles nearly 900 points after Trump reignites trade war between the world’s two largest economies

Dow tumbles nearly 900 points after Trump reignites trade war between the world’s two largest economies
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US office late payments spike on New York City loan default, Fitch says

Delinquencies on U.S. office loans spiked in September, driven largely by the default behind a major Manhattan office building, according to a new report published on Friday

US office late payments spike on New York City loan default, Fitch says
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Developing nations rack up $3.9 billion in net debt payments to China a year, study finds

Developing nations are now paying more to service debt owed to China than they receive in new loans, a shift that risks deepening economic strain and slowing

Developing nations rack up $3.9 billion in net debt payments to China a year, study finds
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Trump's tariff threat on China sinks dollar

The dollar dropped on Friday after U.S.

Trump's tariff threat on China sinks dollar
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OpenAI, Sur Energy weigh $25 billion Argentina data center project

OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent for a data center project in Argentina requiring an investment of up to $25 billion, the South American nation's government

OpenAI, Sur Energy weigh $25 billion Argentina data center project
Economy|Finance

US to publish CPI report for annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

The U.S.

US to publish CPI report for annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
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Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say

Mexico's national oil company Pemex completed the shutdown of multiple units at its 312,500-barrel-per-day Deer Park, Texas, refinery on Thursday to begin a multi-unit

Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say
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Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets

Tesla launched the new, lower-priced standard version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in Europe on Friday, aiming to reinvigorate demand in a

Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets
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Samsung hit with $445.5 million US jury verdict over wireless communications patents

A federal jury in Marshall, Texas found on Friday that Samsung Electronics owes patent owner Collision Communications nearly $445.5 million in damages for infringing on

Samsung hit with $445.5 million US jury verdict over wireless communications patents
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Canadian postal workers to resume mail delivery on Saturday, begin rotating strikes

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will resume mail delivery on Saturday and rotate which workers are on strike in a labor dispute that has halted mail services

Canadian postal workers to resume mail delivery on Saturday, begin rotating strikes
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Fed can address job market weakness with normal-sized rate cuts, Waller tells CNBC

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Friday that private data shows the job market remains weak and buttresses the case for further interest

Fed can address job market weakness with normal-sized rate cuts, Waller tells CNBC
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MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

MIT's president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding

MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits
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Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns
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Speaker Johnson keeps House lawmakers away, canceling another week's session as shutdown drags

House members' absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Speaker Mike Johnson

Speaker Johnson keeps House lawmakers away, canceling another week's session as shutdown drags
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How ‘kidulting’ helped make Build-A-Bear a Wall Street darling

How ‘kidulting’ helped make Build-A-Bear a Wall Street darling

How ‘kidulting’ helped make Build-A-Bear a Wall Street darling
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Morocco's king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms

King Mohammed VI has urged Moroccan officials to address social injustices, framing issues raised by Morocco’s youth-led protesters as a question of poor governance, rather than of the country’s broader vision

Morocco's king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms
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Boluarte joins long list of Peru's fleeting presidents

Dina Boluarte's dramatic midnight removal on Friday makes her the sixth consecutive president in Peru to fail to complete a full term in office.

Boluarte joins long list of Peru's fleeting presidents
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Madagascar prime minister condemns excessive use of force during protests

Madagascar's newly appointed prime minister, General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, condemned on Friday what he said was "excessive use of force" by both security personnel and

Madagascar prime minister condemns excessive use of force during protests
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Brazil's trading firm Timbro enters coffee export market as it sees room to grow

Brazilian trading company Timbro has added coffee to its portfolio, as it sees room to expand in the sector after traditional traders lost ground due to

Brazil's trading firm Timbro enters coffee export market as it sees room to grow
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Keystone XL pipeline could play part in tighter US-Canada ties, Carney says

Reviving the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta to the U.S. could play a part in tightening U.S.-Canada energy cooperation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.

Keystone XL pipeline could play part in tighter US-Canada ties, Carney says
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BASF sells majority of coatings business to Carlyle, Qatar Investment Authority

BASF has agreed to sell a majority stake in its coatings business to private equity firm Carlyle and the Qatar Investment

BASF sells majority of coatings business to Carlyle, Qatar Investment Authority
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Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime'

Peru's lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country's new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina

Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime'
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China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over its Autotalks deal

China has launched an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm over its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks, China's market regulator said on Friday.

China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over its Autotalks deal
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Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt

(Corrects company name in paragraph 12 to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence; restores dropped word "factory" in first paragraph) By Nora Eckert STANTON, Tenn.

Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt
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Johnson & Johnson in talks to acquire Protagonist Therapeutics, source says

Johnson & Johnson is in discussions to buy Protagonist Therapeutics, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Shares of Protagonist surged more than 30% in afternoon trading.

Johnson & Johnson in talks to acquire Protagonist Therapeutics, source says
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Brazil unveils new housing credit model, freeing up $6.7 billion for new loans

Brazil's government on Friday announced a new real estate funding framework that loosens rules on the mandatory allocation of bank resources to the sector, releasing 36.9 billion

Brazil unveils new housing credit model, freeing up $6.7 billion for new loans
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Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit

The Philadelphia Phillies face a challenging offseason after their playoff exit against the Los Angeles Dodgers

Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit
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The NBA makes a splash on return to China. Now, it has to stay out of foul trouble

The NBA makes a splash on return to China. Now, it has to stay out of foul trouble

The NBA makes a splash on return to China. Now, it has to stay out of foul trouble
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Explosion at Tennessee explosives company

Rescue teams in Tennessee are responding to an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, which specializes in making military explosives. CNN's Ryan Young reports.

Explosion at Tennessee explosives company
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Gold Reserve moves to disqualify judge, advisers in Citgo parent auction

Toronto-listed Gold Reserve said on Friday it has filed motions to disqualify a court officer and the judge overseeing an auction of shares in the parent of

Gold Reserve moves to disqualify judge, advisers in Citgo parent auction
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Canada-US sectoral deals likely to persist even if USMCA is revised, Carney says

The specific deals that Canada is negotiating with the U.S. in key sectors such as steel, aluminum and autos are likely to persist even if the United States-Canada-Mexico trade deal

Canada-US sectoral deals likely to persist even if USMCA is revised, Carney says
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EU will seek to exclude Ukraine loan guarantees from deficit calculations

Financial guarantees EU members are likely to have to provide to cover a reparation loan to Ukraine should not count towards their deficit and debt targets, European Economy

EU will seek to exclude Ukraine loan guarantees from deficit calculations
Economy|World

Britain, France, Germany move closer to giving Russian assets to Ukraine

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany said on Friday they had agreed in a phone call to move towards using the value of immobilised Russian assets to support Ukraine's armed

Britain, France, Germany move closer to giving Russian assets to Ukraine
Business|Economy|Health

Next medicine deal after Pfizer? Analysts, shares point to AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly

Wall Street is looking to U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly and Anglo-Swedish rival AstraZeneca as the potential next in line after Pfizer struck a deal with

Next medicine deal after Pfizer? Analysts, shares point to AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly
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US consumer sentiment steady in October, but labor market worries persist

U.S. consumer sentiment was steady in October, with households appearing to shrug off a partial shutdown of the government, though worries about the labor

US consumer sentiment steady in October, but labor market worries persist
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Switzerland hopes to seal updated trade deal with China early next year

Switzerland hopes to seal an updated free trade agreement with China in early 2026, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Friday, following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart

Switzerland hopes to seal updated trade deal with China early next year
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Major banks explore issuing stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies

Ten major banks including Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and UBS are jointly exploring issuing a stablecoin, the

Major banks explore issuing stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies
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Trump's fresh tariff threats knock Europe stocks to weekly loss in last-minute slide

European shares tanked on Friday, erasing weekly gains in a last-minute slide as renewed trade war fears sparked by fresh threats from U.S.

Trump's fresh tariff threats knock Europe stocks to weekly loss in last-minute slide
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US SEC says India yet to serve summons to Adani executives in bribery indictment

The U.S.

US SEC says India yet to serve summons to Adani executives in bribery indictment
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Police seize hundreds of illegal slot machines from 2 arcades

Police seize hundreds of illegal slot machines from 2 arcades

Police seize hundreds of illegal slot machines from 2 arcades
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Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM

Ford Motor is walking back a program that would have allowed dealers to offer a $7,500 tax credit on EV leases after the federal subsidy expired September 30, the

Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM
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Comex silver seen heading back to London due to record spot prices

Silver that flooded into the United States earlier this year due to fears of tariffs on imports is likely to head back to the London physical market, where

Comex silver seen heading back to London due to record spot prices
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How China's new rare earth export controls work

China has further tightened export restrictions on rare earths ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the end of the month.

How China's new rare earth export controls work
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Instant View: Canada's economy adds 60,400 jobs in September

Canada's economy added 60,400 jobs in September and the jobless rate held at 7.1%, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday.

Instant View: Canada's economy adds 60,400 jobs in September
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Waller says interview for Fed chair went 'great', not political

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said his interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to be the next U.S. central bank chief went well and was not at all political.

Waller says interview for Fed chair went 'great', not political
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Zelenskiy says he discussed frozen Russian assets with ECB President Lagarde

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he had discussed "fair use" of frozen Russian assets with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Zelenskiy says he discussed frozen Russian assets with ECB President Lagarde
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Digital euro could drain up to 700 billion euros of deposits in bank run, ECB says

A digital euro could drain up to 700 billion euros ($810.88 billion) in deposits during a run on commercial banks, pushing around a dozen euro zone lenders into a liquidity

Digital euro could drain up to 700 billion euros of deposits in bank run, ECB says
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Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire

As thousands of Gazans began picking through the ruins of their shattered homes on Friday after a ceasefire deal, the excitement of return was quickly

Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire
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Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring

Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring

Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring
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A history of President Trump's legal battles with New York Attorney General Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James and President Donald Trump have long found themselves as legal and political foes

A history of President Trump's legal battles with New York Attorney General Letitia James
Business|Economy

AP reader question: What if essential federal workers don’t show up for work?

Here’s a question submitted by an Associated Press reader: What happens if essential federal workers don’t show up for work

AP reader question: What if essential federal workers don’t show up for work?
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Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines
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See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza

See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza

See how two years of war, loss and heartbreak has changed these Palestinians in Gaza
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Poland offers help as Ukraine reels from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Generators, extra electricity supplies and an LNG terminal are at Ukraine's disposal, Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Friday, as Russia continues to attack Kyiv's

Poland offers help as Ukraine reels from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
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US equity funds see outflows on profit booking, government shutdown uncertainties

U.S. investors divested equity funds for the first time in three weeks in the week through October 8, as they favored to take out profits from the recent rally on caution over the rising

US equity funds see outflows on profit booking, government shutdown uncertainties
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Japan ruling party outlook darkens after coalition partner quits

Japan's Komeito quit the ruling coalition on Friday, dealing a blow to new Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's premiership bid and potentially to her party's grip on

Japan ruling party outlook darkens after coalition partner quits
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say

Blasting is scheduled to begin at Barrick Mining's Loulo underground gold mine in Mali on October 15, four months after a court-appointed

Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine, sources say
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US awards $4.5 billion in border wall contracts, DHS says

The federal government has awarded 10 construction contracts worth $4.5 billion that will add 230 miles of barrier along the southwest U.S. border, the Department of Homeland

US awards $4.5 billion in border wall contracts, DHS says
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Colonial Pipeline to cut jobs, sources say

The Colonial Pipeline Company, operator of the largest U.S. fuel transportation system,

Colonial Pipeline to cut jobs, sources say
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NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison

In 2024, seven times more Americans were struck by lightning than were convicted of federal mortgage fraud.

NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison
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Canada posts surprise jump in job gains in September, unemployment rate unchanged

Canada's economy posted a surprise 60,400 net job gains in September, almost entirely reversing the losses of the previous month, data showed on Friday, though

Canada posts surprise jump in job gains in September, unemployment rate unchanged
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Levi Strauss slips as tariff-related costs overshadow forecast raise

Levi Strauss & Co shares fell about 9% on Friday as investors focused on the denim maker's warning of a tariff-related hit to its fourth-quarter margin, overlooking a higher annual profit

Levi Strauss slips as tariff-related costs overshadow forecast raise
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Trump boosts Argentina's Milei with $20 billion lifeline as US buys pesos

The U.S.

Trump boosts Argentina's Milei with $20 billion lifeline as US buys pesos
Economy|Finance|Political|World

What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza

What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza

What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza
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Bubble, bubble toil and trouble

By Anna Szymanski, ROI Editor-in-Charge, and the ROI team  Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Bubble, bubble toil and trouble
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Italy industry output plunges in August as economy struggles

Italian industrial output slumped in August by 2.4% from the month before, data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for the country's long-struggling

Italy industry output plunges in August as economy struggles
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Malaysia plans to spend $111 billion in 2026, boost tax collection

Malaysia said on Friday it plans to boost tax collection and strengthen social protection systems next year, as it looks to

Malaysia plans to spend $111 billion in 2026, boost tax collection
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Latest US sanctions on Iranian oil deal blow to China's Sinopec

The latest U.S. sanctions on Iranian petroleum exports deal a blow to Chinese refining giant Sinopec by targeting a terminal through which

Latest US sanctions on Iranian oil deal blow to China's Sinopec
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump floats dropping Spain from NATO alliance

U.S.

Trump floats dropping Spain from NATO alliance
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Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting democratic rights in her country and her struggle to achieve a transition to democracy,

Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?
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Germany to order over 600 short-range air defence systems, reports Handelsblatt

The German government plans to order more than 600 Skyranger 30 short-range air defence systems from Rheinmetall before the end of the year, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on

Germany to order over 600 short-range air defence systems, reports Handelsblatt
Economy|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Want to move to Tuscany? This picturesque village is paying people $23,000 to move there

Want to move to Tuscany? This picturesque village is paying people $23,000 to move there

Want to move to Tuscany? This picturesque village is paying people $23,000 to move there
Economy|Education

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know

Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll over 60% of all Hispanic undergraduates in the US and include large schools like Florida International University.

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know
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China hits US ships with retaliatory port fees before trade talks

China has hit American-owned vessels docking in the country with tit-for-tat port fees

China hits US ships with retaliatory port fees before trade talks
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UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market

Britain’s antitrust watchdog is labeling Google a “strategic” player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition in that market

UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
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Market analysts reaction to Japan's ruling coalition split

Japan's ruling coalition broke up on Friday, with junior partner Komeito rebelling against the Liberal Democratic Party's new hardline leader Sanae Takaichi in a move that cast

Market analysts reaction to Japan's ruling coalition split
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Chinese robot maker AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO next year, sources say

Chinese humanoid robot maker AgiBot plans to launch an initial public offering in Hong Kong next year, eyeing a valuation of HK$40 billion to HK$

Chinese robot maker AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO next year, sources say
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Investors pour record $3.5 billion into space as investors look beyond big names, report says

Global space investment hit a record $3.5 billion in the third quarter, driven by a wider range of startups and continued defense spending, according to a report released

Investors pour record $3.5 billion into space as investors look beyond big names, report says
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Chinese battery shares slide after Beijing imposes export controls over supply chain

Shares of Chinese battery makers plunged on Friday after the country announced that it would control exports of lithium battery parts, a move that tightens its grip on the

Chinese battery shares slide after Beijing imposes export controls over supply chain
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Global equity fund inflows ease on caution over political risks, U.S. shutdown

Global equity fund inflows cooled to a three-week-low in the week to October 8 as investors took a breather after the recent market rally amid risks surrounding the collapse of the French

Global equity fund inflows ease on caution over political risks, U.S. shutdown
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Tesla's September China-made EV sales rise 2.8% year on year

Tesla's sales of Chinese-made EVs rose 2.8% year-on-year in September to 90,812, ending a two-month decline as its new six-seater began deliveries in China, data from the China

Tesla's September China-made EV sales rise 2.8% year on year
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Gold's record run creates new rulebooks for investors

Investors are testing well-established views about gold, which is surging to new records, as an AI-driven stocks rally and red-hot

Gold's record run creates new rulebooks for investors
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Spirit's troubles expose limits of premium strategy for low-cost carriers

Spirit Airlines' financial troubles reveal that going upscale is not a panacea for the challenges facing low-cost carriers,

Spirit's troubles expose limits of premium strategy for low-cost carriers
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Global financial watchdogs to ramp up monitoring of AI

Global financial regulators have laid out plans for closer monitoring of artificial intelligence risks as banks and other parts of the financial industry ramp up the

Global financial watchdogs to ramp up monitoring of AI
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India upgrades ties with Afghanistan's Taliban, says it will reopen Kabul embassy

India on Friday upgraded ties with Afghanistan's Taliban administration, giving a boost to the diplomatically isolated group, by announcing it would reopen its

India upgrades ties with Afghanistan's Taliban, says it will reopen Kabul embassy
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US companies' profit growth seen softer, spotlight on AI spending

U.S. companies could report milder earnings growth in the third quarter than earlier this year, partly due to a likely tariff hit, while investors look for

US companies' profit growth seen softer, spotlight on AI spending
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Trump touts diplomatic legacy from Gaza to Congo in pitch for Nobel

U.S. President Donald Trump has campaigned for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump touts diplomatic legacy from Gaza to Congo in pitch for Nobel
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Greece seeks to finalise Chevron gas exploration contract this year, says minister

Greece is working hard to finalise a contract with U.S. oil major Chevron and its Greek partner Helleniq Energy for energy exploration offshore Greece by the end of the year, the

Greece seeks to finalise Chevron gas exploration contract this year, says minister
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Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains

Malaysia warned on Friday that any removal of tariff exemptions on its semiconductor exports by the United States could hurt its competitiveness and strain supply networks,

Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains
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Papa John's puts India on priority list with vegetarian fare, executives say

Papa John's International is placing India among its priority markets globally and tailoring its offerings to local tastes with its maiden majority-vegetarian menu,

Papa John's puts India on priority list with vegetarian fare, executives say
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France's political uncertainty hitting confidence and growth, Villeroy says

France's political uncertainty is costing the country at least 0.2 percentage points of economic growth and risks further sapping business and consumer confidence, central bank chief

France's political uncertainty hitting confidence and growth, Villeroy says
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German banks turn to US financial firm BNY for international money transfers

Germany's savings banks are turning to a leading U.S. financial firm to help customers with international payments, a move aimed at fending off upstart low-cost

German banks turn to US financial firm BNY for international money transfers
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US tariffs a drag on EU confidence, jobs, ECB study finds

Only a small minority of euro zone workers fear that U.S. tariffs will jeopardise their jobs but that could still create a drag for an already sluggish economy, European Central

US tariffs a drag on EU confidence, jobs, ECB study finds
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What are the latest sticking points in US-China tensions?

Beijing is stacking up its bargaining chips ahead of expected U.S.-China talks when Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping visit South Korea's Gyeongju, announcing new

What are the latest sticking points in US-China tensions?
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Global ‘value’ tilt intensifies as US outflows hit ‘growth’ stock funds hardest

More global investors are rotating into non-U.S. "value" stocks, fund managers say, as stretched U.S. valuations, rising fiscal strains, and weakening cash flow forecasts

Global ‘value’ tilt intensifies as US outflows hit ‘growth’ stock funds hardest
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Stellantis shipments rebound as CEO Filosa's strategy starts to deliver

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Stellantis shipments rebound as CEO Filosa's strategy starts to deliver
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Japan's ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi's PM bid into doubt

Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan's first female prime minister was thrown into doubt on Friday when her ruling party's junior coalition partner

Japan's ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi's PM bid into doubt
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Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT
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North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded what he called his country’s fight against a U_S_-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into “the best socialist paradise in the world."

North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade
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AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy?

Here’s a question submitted by an Associated Press reader: How might the government shutdown affect the U.S. economy

AP reader question: How might the federal shutdown affect the economy?
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Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP

The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption

Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
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German minister confident a way will be found to use Russia's frozen assets

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Friday that he is confident European Union countries will find a solution to use Russian central bank assets to help Ukraine.

German minister confident a way will be found to use Russia's frozen assets
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Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States,

Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes
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Taiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has pledged to accelerate the building of a “T-Dome” air defense system in the face of the threat from China

Taiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat