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Today: March 23, 2026
Today: March 23, 2026

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Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market

Technology executives and analysts expect artificial intelligence to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in value, yet forecasts for the market diverge significantly based on the

Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market
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US 10-year Treasury yields priced for no inflation surprises, set to rise modestly: Reuters poll

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields, assuming no upside inflation surprises, are likely to rise modestly in coming months, according to a Reuters poll of market

US 10-year Treasury yields priced for no inflation surprises, set to rise modestly: Reuters poll
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BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say

BP is in talks with investment firm Stonepeak over the sale of its Castrol lubricants unit, according to two people with

BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say
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China's Tencent says chip shortage curbs cloud growth despite strong Q3 results

Tencent on Thursday said chip shortages were constraining the growth of its cloud business as China's largest social media and gaming company prioritizes

China's Tencent says chip shortage curbs cloud growth despite strong Q3 results
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US retail holiday job postings slump, Indeed says

Retail-related job postings, including hospitality, retail shops and food services, dropped 16% in October compared to last year, according

US retail holiday job postings slump, Indeed says
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Cisco shares climb on strong AI-fueled equipment demand

Shares of Cisco Systems rose nearly 6% in early trading on Thursday, after the networking equipment maker raised its annual profit and revenue forecast on robust cloud demand.

Cisco shares climb on strong AI-fueled equipment demand
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Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound

A surge in luxury stocks has piled pressure on fashion houses including LVMH and Gucci owner Kering to show that signs of recovery in the third quarter can translate

Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound
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21shares launches two US crypto index ETFs

21shares launched its first exchange-traded funds tracking the price of a basket of cryptocurrencies, including ethereum, solana and dogecoin, for U.S. investors, the Swiss

21shares launches two US crypto index ETFs
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USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation

The U.S.

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation
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Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget

Economic growth in the U.K. slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year

Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget
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Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
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Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S.

Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown
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Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party
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Fed cut now a coin toss

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the U.S. government now reopening after a six-week hiatus, market attention

Fed cut now a coin toss
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Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption

Maria Gladys Primo cannot hold back tears as she recalls the night of November 13, 1985, when she last saw her two young children, before a landslide of mud,

Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption
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A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping
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Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs

Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs

Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs
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Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines

Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines

Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines
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Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy

Alphabet's Google was hit with an EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy on Thursday following complaints from publishers who say it has hurt their

Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy
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Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Chileans are heading into Sunday’s presidential election consumed by fear over crime, immigration and organized gangs that have taken root in a few

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election
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Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign

The historically routine process of reappointing the Federal Reserve's 12 regional bank presidents is being watched for signs of becoming the

Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign
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Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%

German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd posted a 50% drop in nine-month net profit to 846 million euros ($989 million) on Thursday and lowered the top end of its full-

Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%
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EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results

European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results

EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
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China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say

China's securities watchdog chief, Wu Qing, has sought approval to step down, sources with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be an abrupt and unexpected exit for a regulatory head

China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say
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SMIC reports 29% increase in third-quarter profit

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SMIC reports 29% increase in third-quarter profit
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With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues

Financial markets are underpricing geopolitical risks and nearly all euro zone banks are exposed to some extent, so weakening regulation now could jeopardize the sector's

With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues
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Spain fines Musk's X $5.8 million in cryptoasset advertising case

Spain's stock market supervisor has fined Elon Musk-owned social media platform X 5 million euros ($5.8 million) for failing to make sure that a cryptoasset company that used X for

Spain fines Musk's X $5.8 million in cryptoasset advertising case
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Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows

Euro zone industrial production rose far less in September than economists had predicted, though the big economies fared well and the shortfall was due to volatility among big

Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows
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Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight

Shah Capital, Novavax's second-largest shareholder, is pressing the biotech's board to pursue strategic changes, including a potential sale, and warned it

Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight
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China's October new bank loans fall sharply, missing forecast

New loans by Chinese banks fell sharply in October from the previous month and missed market expectations, as households and businesses remained wary of taking on more debt due to

China's October new bank loans fall sharply, missing forecast
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Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit

Burberry posted its first quarter of growth in two years on Thursday as the British luxury brand's turnaround efforts started to bear fruit and

Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit
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US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting
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The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know
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The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal
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‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck
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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
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German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils

A German high court rejected a claim from shareholders in defunct payments company Wirecard who were seeking a bigger share of the firm's remaining assets.

German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils
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Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds

Most big emerging economies, including China, Brazil and India, can weather U.S. tariffs without excessive pain, a study by risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft showed,

Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds
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California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants

California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
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German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria

For years, it was a common occurrence: Dutch bandits would drive to Germany and in the dead of night blow up ATMs, grab cash and speed back home on the Autobahn. 

German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria
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Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse

Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its

Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
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UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows

Britain's housing market lost steam last month as demand faded from buyers concerned about possible

UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows
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Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules

Vacation rental firm Airbnb will invest in the promotion of inland towns across Spain over the next three years to tap into rural tourism, as major cities restrict short-term rentals

Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules
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US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says

India's Biocon expects a 50% drop in costs for developing complex biosimilars as the United States has proposed to ease clinical testing for the drugs that make up more

US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says
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ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says

Spain's ACS is close to striking a 23 billion euro ($26.8 billion) partnership with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners to develop data centres, newspaper Expansion reported

ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says
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Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens

On Tehran's bustling streets, signs of change are unmistakable.

Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens
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German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows

Confidence among German firms outside Germany is rising significantly while it remains subdued among those at home, a survey by the association of German Chambers

German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows
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UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits

Britain's economy barely expanded in the third quarter, held back by September's cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, according to data on

UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits
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Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble

Italian tech company Bending Spoons could list as early as next year, when it expects to double adjusted earnings after buying video streaming platform Vimeo and web

Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble
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Vietnam's plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors 

South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics, are worried about Vietnam's plan to reform incentives for the high-tech sector, warning it could lead to

Vietnam's plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors 
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GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction, sources say

U.S. firm GE Vernova and Germany's Siemens Energy are in talks to supply gas turbines to a $7 billion project aiming to rebuild

GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction, sources say
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Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

South Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
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President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history
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Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says

Taiwan's economy could grow close to 6% this year given the unexpected strong performance in the third quarter, the head of the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the island

Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says
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Backwater to breakout: Investors pivot to Australian small caps as blue-chip premiums bite

Long overlooked as the backwater of the Australian equity market, small-cap stocks are having their best run in over a decade due to strong earnings and growth

Backwater to breakout: Investors pivot to Australian small caps as blue-chip premiums bite
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New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

New Zealand said on Thursday it would strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with Niue, a self-governing island nation in "free association" with it, after their leaders met in

New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row
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Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is aiming for moderate inflation accompanied by wage rises and economic improvement, signalling that its goal

Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view
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Japan's wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation

Japan's wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of rice and other food remained stubbornly high, data showed on Thursday, keeping pressure on

Japan's wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
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How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown
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Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict
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Australia's jobs roar back in October, rate cut prospects tumble

Australian employment surged in October as firms took on more full-time workers, pulling the jobless rate down from a four-year high and bolstering a growing view that

Australia's jobs roar back in October, rate cut prospects tumble
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Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region
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Fed split deepens as Collins says she would hesitate to support another cut

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins, who voted for both of the Fed's policy-rate reductions this year, said on Wednesday she sees a "relatively high bar" for

Fed split deepens as Collins says she would hesitate to support another cut
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Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix

Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides that use freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as it steps up expansion amid competition in the

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix
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All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville

A grandfather and his young granddaughter

All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
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FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month

Flutter, the world's largest online betting company, sharply cut its full-year profit growth forecast on Wednesday, primarily due to another long winning streak by gamblers that

FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month
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Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed

U.S. tech shares stumbled again but the Dow climbed to a new high on Wednesday as investors geared up for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while

Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed
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Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million

Edgewell Personal Care has agreed to sell its North American feminine care business, which includes the likes of Stayfree sanitary napkins, to Swedish health and hygiene firm Essity for $

Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million
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Banco do Brasil cuts 2025 net income outlook as farmer defaults surge

Brazilian state-run lender Banco do Brasil on Wednesday lowered its outlook for adjusted net income this year, citing higher funding expenses and rising

Banco do Brasil cuts 2025 net income outlook as farmer defaults surge
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Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million 

AI startup Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million to build web search infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents and

Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million 
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US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety

A U.S.

US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety
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EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports

The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years

EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports
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COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on

Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on
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Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability

U.S.

Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability
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Cisco raises annual forecast on AI-driven demand for networking gear

Cisco Systems raised full-year forecast for profit and revenue on Wednesday, betting on robust demand for its networking equipment driven by multi-billion-dollar data center

Cisco raises annual forecast on AI-driven demand for networking gear
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Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes

Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
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New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs

By Michael S.

New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs
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These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida

These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom
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Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana

Chevron said on Wednesday it expects that a prolific oilfield in Guyana could hold more than the current estimate of 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent in

Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana
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Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
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Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York

Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues
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Record number of subprime borrowers miss car loan payments in October, data shows

The share of subprime borrowers at least 60 days behind on their auto loans rose to 6.65% in October, the highest level on record, according to Fitch Ratings data going back

Record number of subprime borrowers miss car loan payments in October, data shows
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White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown
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Fed's Miran repeats call for less restrictive monetary policy

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday repeated his view that data showing inflation running above 2% is backward-looking and should not be taken at face value, and again

Fed's Miran repeats call for less restrictive monetary policy
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Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds

Venezuela's bonds could be worth 30%-60% more than at present if building U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro ends up paving the way for what could be the world's biggest-ever

Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds
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Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday that he would be able to get to work quickly as Federal Reserve chair due to his experience at the U.S. central bank,

Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair
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Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals

When Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar learned in late September that Metsera had accepted a $7.3 billion rival bid from Pfizer, he was not

Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals
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US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown

The U.S.

US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown
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A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
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Dayforce shareholders back Thoma Bravo's $12.3 billion take-private deal

Dayforce said that it has received an overwhelmingly positive stockholder vote for a proposed $12.3 billion buyout of the HR software provider by Thoma Bravo, a month after its largest

Dayforce shareholders back Thoma Bravo's $12.3 billion take-private deal
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Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

The European Union needs to adopt "strong and fast" rules against the invasion of cheap and unregulated products, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday.

Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels
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Bank of Canada governors agreed to look through choppy inflation, minutes show

Ahead of the Bank of Canada's rates decision on October 29, Governing Council decided to look

Bank of Canada governors agreed to look through choppy inflation, minutes show
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Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with U.S.

Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says
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White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to sign the bill Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference.

White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown
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UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel
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More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
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Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods
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US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the latest attempt to pressure

US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
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Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest
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US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams

The United States on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for supporting a cyber scam operation that targeted Americans from territory it controls.

US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams
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Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike

At least 173 flights have been canceled and 20,000 passengers affected after pilots for LATAM Airlines went on strike, the company said on Wednesday. 

Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike
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Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Wednesday said he favors leaving interest rates where they are until there is "clear evidence" that inflation is moving back to the U.S.

Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk
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Delta sees strong current quarter despite flight disruptions

Delta Air Lines expects to have a strong fourth quarter despite flight disruptions caused by the federal government shutdown, the carrier's CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on Wednesday.

Delta sees strong current quarter despite flight disruptions
Economy|Education

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates
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Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract

Walt Disney has extended the employment contract of CFO Hugh Johnston by about two years as the media company undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its operations, with a renewed focus on its

Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract
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India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit
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Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US

AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US
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Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability

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Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability
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Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it had begun production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant as it ramps up hybrid production and confirmed plans to invest $

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan
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With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding

With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end
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Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
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How Mike Waltz is leading the Trump administration's 'a la carte' approach to UN funding

The new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has been making the case that the United States will no longer be footing the bill the way it has since the world body’s founding eight decades ago

How Mike Waltz is leading the Trump administration's 'a la carte' approach to UN funding
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Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts

Many of the canceled grants were investments in the science and infrastructure necessary to keep the lights on in coming years, especially when the grid is under stress.

Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
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Mexico's Cemex beats estimates in third quarter on higher prices, cost cuts

Mexico's Cemex beat estimates to post a 19% jump in third-quarter core earnings as it boosted prices and benefited from cost-cutting measures.

Mexico's Cemex beats estimates in third quarter on higher prices, cost cuts
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Japan industry minister: Japan automakers' robust US investments to continue

Japanese industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday that automakers in Japan will continue their robust investments in the United States.

Japan industry minister: Japan automakers' robust US investments to continue
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Bank of England to hold rates this quarter and resume cutting early 2026: Reuters Poll

The Bank of England will keep interest rates at 4.00% at its November meeting, and a small majority of economists polled by Reuters now expect no further policy

Bank of England to hold rates this quarter and resume cutting early 2026: Reuters Poll
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Novartis could expand direct-to-patient sales in US, CEO says

Swiss drugmaker Novartis is exploring options to add more medicines to its direct-to-patient platform that is expected to launch in the U.S. on November 1, CEO Vas

Novartis could expand direct-to-patient sales in US, CEO says
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Favorable rate outlook, FX stewardship spur record high foreign ownership of India bonds

Foreign ownership of Indian government bonds touched a record high, with investors prizing their diversification value and potential for gains with more rate cuts

Favorable rate outlook, FX stewardship spur record high foreign ownership of India bonds
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MSCI reports third-quarter profit rise on robust demand for index products

Index provider MSCI reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as improved client spending drove up demand for its index products and analytics services.

MSCI reports third-quarter profit rise on robust demand for index products
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Trump heaps praise on Japan's first female leader, signs rare earths deal

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Trump heaps praise on Japan's first female leader, signs rare earths deal
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Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future

From communications outages to a brush with nuclear war, solar events like flares and coronal mass ejections have shaped human history.

Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future
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Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump is soon expected to announce his Fed chair pick. Here’s who’s who on the short list
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Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments

President Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier

Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments
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Russian oil company Lukoil to sell international assets in response to Trump sanctions

Lukoil is selling its international assets in response to U.S. sanctions

Russian oil company Lukoil to sell international assets in response to Trump sanctions
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Euro zone banks tighten credit access on trade risks, ECB survey shows

Euro zone banks unexpectedly tightened access to corporate credit in the third quarter, with German lenders leading the way on fears over the economic outlook and tariffs, the

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on trade risks, ECB survey shows
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Bank of China Q3 profit rises 5.09% from year earlier

Bank of China reported net profit rose 5.09% in the third quarter from a year earlier, a filing showed on Tuesday.

Bank of China Q3 profit rises 5.09% from year earlier
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Italy business and consumer sentiment rise in October, beating forecasts

Italian business and consumer sentiment rose in October, data showed on Tuesday, beating analysts' forecasts in a boost for the euro zone's third-largest economy.

Italy business and consumer sentiment rise in October, beating forecasts
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WTO Chief calls for reform of consensus rule amid trade disruption

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday called for reforms of the 30-year-old institution, highlighting its consensus rule that requires unanimous agreement among members

WTO Chief calls for reform of consensus rule amid trade disruption
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Amazon just cut 14,000 jobs, and it’s not done

Amazon just cut 14,000 jobs, and it’s not done

Amazon just cut 14,000 jobs, and it’s not done
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Market liquidity concerns cloud end of Fed's balance sheet drawdown

By Michael S.

Market liquidity concerns cloud end of Fed's balance sheet drawdown
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Germany's SAP mulls new bid for software firm BlackLine, source says

SAP, Europe's largest software provider, offered to buy accounting software firm BlackLine for nearly $4.5 billion in June but was rebuffed and is now considering a new

Germany's SAP mulls new bid for software firm BlackLine, source says
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Japan heavyweights including SoftBank eye role in $550 billion US investment package

Around 20 companies from Japan and the U.S. have expressed interest in projects that could contribute to Tokyo's commitment to invest $550 billion in the United States as part of a

Japan heavyweights including SoftBank eye role in $550 billion US investment package
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What's on the agenda for US-Japan talks?

The U.S. and Japan revealed some 20 companies interested in projects relating to key areas like critical minerals and AI during talks between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae

What's on the agenda for US-Japan talks?
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US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation's job impacts

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US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation's job impacts
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Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring

Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow
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Japan PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, White House says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate U.S.

Japan PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, White House says
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Euro zone consumers maintain benign inflation view, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers have lowered their inflation expectations for the next year and kept unchanged their view further ahead, indicating that price growth is no longer a major

Euro zone consumers maintain benign inflation view, ECB survey shows
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US to continue dominating global investment flows, finance executives say

The United States will continue to draw the vast majority of investment flows and the risks of a slowdown in the world's largest economy are overblown,

US to continue dominating global investment flows, finance executives say
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Nomura quarterly profit dips on higher taxes, despite record equity trading

Japan's largest brokerage and investment bank, Nomura Holdings, reported a 6% drop in second-quarter net profit on Tuesday, hurt by a higher effective tax bill despite

Nomura quarterly profit dips on higher taxes, despite record equity trading
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HSBC lifts income outlook, though Madoff lawsuit charges mar profit

HSBC Holdings boosted its income outlook and vowed to shift into growth mode with its takeover of Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong, despite a

HSBC lifts income outlook, though Madoff lawsuit charges mar profit
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UnitedHealth lifts 2025 profit forecast, CEO eyes growth in 2026

UnitedHealth on Tuesday raised its annual profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings as the U.S. health insurer kept medical costs in check, sending its shares

UnitedHealth lifts 2025 profit forecast, CEO eyes growth in 2026
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NBA-League reviewing policies after federal gambling charges rock NBA

The NBA is reassessing how sports betting is regulated and how leagues can best protect themselves, players and fans in the wake of a player and coach being arrested in

NBA-League reviewing policies after federal gambling charges rock NBA
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UK faces bigger than expected cut to productivity forecast, sources say

Britain's budget watchdog is expected to cut a key productivity forecast by a larger-than-expected 0.3 percentage points, people familiar with the situation said,

UK faces bigger than expected cut to productivity forecast, sources say
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New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs

New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs

New York and California are taking on the NIMBYs
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BYD's mini-car ambitions may be a wake-up call for Japan 

BYD's Japanese mini-car will not go on sale until the end of next year, but it has already created buzz - at least among

BYD's mini-car ambitions may be a wake-up call for Japan 
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SK Group chairman says rapid growth for AI data centres creating bottlenecks

The explosive growth in artificial intelligence data centres is creating "bottlenecks" for chips and other key supplies, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won

SK Group chairman says rapid growth for AI data centres creating bottlenecks
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German consumer sentiment falls in November amid income expectations slump, survey finds

Consumer sentiment in Germany is expected to deteriorate further heading into November, weighed down by sharply declining income expectations, a survey showed on Tuesday.

German consumer sentiment falls in November amid income expectations slump, survey finds
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Investors anticipate new wave of Argentine reforms after Milei's midterm victory

After riding a wave of market gains for most of the first two years of Argentine President Javier Milei's government, investors expect him

Investors anticipate new wave of Argentine reforms after Milei's midterm victory
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Barclays snaps up US loan firm Best Egg for $800 million

Barclays will buy U.S. personal loan originator Best Egg for $800 million, the British bank said on Tuesday, as it tries to add scale in its

Barclays snaps up US loan firm Best Egg for $800 million
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Taiwan plays down abandonment concerns ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at APEC

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Tuesday that he was not worried that U.S.

Taiwan plays down abandonment concerns ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at APEC
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South Korea's hopes for Asia-Pacific forum take backseat as Trump and Xi come to town

After weeks of frantic negotiations, South Korea's hopes of a breakthrough on U.S. tariffs ahead of this week's Asia-Pacific leaders' meeting are fading,

South Korea's hopes for Asia-Pacific forum take backseat as Trump and Xi come to town
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Hong Kong home prices grow for sixth month in September, up 1.3%

Home prices in Hong Kong grew 1.3% in September from August, marking the sixth consecutive month of increases, government data showed on Tuesday, supported by improved sentiment.

Hong Kong home prices grow for sixth month in September, up 1.3%
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What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies will gather this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, forum.

What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders to gather in South Korea
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Australia's Domino's Pizza denies report of Bain Capital takeover bid

Domino's Pizza Enterprises on Tuesday denied receiving a takeover proposal from Bain Capital after a report said the private equity firm was looking at buying the whole or part of the

Australia's Domino's Pizza denies report of Bain Capital takeover bid
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Japan, US eye investments involving Mitsubishi Heavy, source says

Japan and the United States are preparing a fact sheet on potential investment projects in the U.S., involving Japanese firms such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, a

Japan, US eye investments involving Mitsubishi Heavy, source says
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Of baseball, golf and Nobel prizes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. U.S.

Of baseball, golf and Nobel prizes
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Indonesia to allow central government to lend to local authorities and state companies

Indonesia has drawn up new rules that will allow the central government to lend to local authorities and state-owned enterprises in order to support the country's development

Indonesia to allow central government to lend to local authorities and state companies
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Billionaire Bill Gates calls for climate strategy pivot ahead of COP30

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Bill Gates called on world leaders on Tuesday to adapt to extreme weather and focus on improving health outcomes rather than

Billionaire Bill Gates calls for climate strategy pivot ahead of COP30
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Citi to tie up with Coinbase to boost digital payments for institutional clients

Citigroup and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plan to collaborate on digital asset payment solutions for the U.S. bank's institutional clients, to expand the offering to global clients in

Citi to tie up with Coinbase to boost digital payments for institutional clients
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Global M&A activity up 10% in first nine months of 2025, study shows

Global mergers and acquisitions activity grew 10% in the first nine months of 2025 compared with the same period last year, extending a gradual recovery despite uncertainty over U.S.

Global M&A activity up 10% in first nine months of 2025, study shows
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Investors managing $11.5 trillion urge food companies to diversify away from animal proteins

Investors managing $11.5 trillion in assets are calling on major food companies and retailers to diversify into more plant-based protein sources to enhance supply

Investors managing $11.5 trillion urge food companies to diversify away from animal proteins
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Primark seizes US opportunity as Trump hits online rivals

Primark is accelerating its U.S. store openings and ramping up marketing, betting that President Donald Trump's move to scrap a duty exemption on e-

Primark seizes US opportunity as Trump hits online rivals
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As Trump-Xi trade talks near, investors turn to history as a guide

Investors are heading into this week's trade talks between the U.S. and Chinese leaders with a sense of deja vu, excited by the

As Trump-Xi trade talks near, investors turn to history as a guide
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US Treasury's Bessent calls for 'sound' monetary policy in Japan

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US Treasury's Bessent calls for 'sound' monetary policy in Japan
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UK shop prices fall for first time since March, retailers say

British retailers cut their prices in October, led by the biggest drop for food in almost five years, industry figures showed, offering a bit of relief to households before Halloween

UK shop prices fall for first time since March, retailers say
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China urges joint efforts with Japan, South Korea, ASEAN in science and tech

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and

China urges joint efforts with Japan, South Korea, ASEAN in science and tech
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Japan's new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth

Japan's new economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday a weak yen has benefits to the economy and its demerits could be addressed by swiftly

Japan's new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth
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CSL delays spin-off, cuts profit outlook as US vaccination rates slide

Australian biotech CSL has cut its profit outlook and delayed plans to spin off its vaccine division, blaming an unprecedented fall in U.S.

CSL delays spin-off, cuts profit outlook as US vaccination rates slide
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Putin says 'everything going to plan' with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during talks in the Kremlin on

Putin says 'everything going to plan' with North Korea
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South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit

South Korea’s new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines

South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta has expressed willingness to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war after his country joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire
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Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation

Venezuela has suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, calling the island nation's actions "hostile."

Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation
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Big win in midterm vote for Argentina's President Milei boosts markets and vindicates Trump

Argentine President Javier Milei has hailed his party’s resounding victory in midterm congressional elections as a mandate to press forward with radical free-market reforms

Big win in midterm vote for Argentina's President Milei boosts markets and vindicates Trump
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Russia's Lukoil says it plans to sell international assets due to Western sanctions

Russia's second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, said on Monday it would sell its international assets following sanctions over Ukraine announced last week by the United States.

Russia's Lukoil says it plans to sell international assets due to Western sanctions
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Cadence forecasts fourth-quarter profit below estimates as US-China trade tensions weigh

Cadence Design Systems forecast fourth-quarter profit just shy of market estimates on Monday, as Sino-U.S. trade tensions threaten to hurt demand for its chip design software from key

Cadence forecasts fourth-quarter profit below estimates as US-China trade tensions weigh
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group

Tunisia has ordered the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), a prominent civil rights and migrant advocacy organization, to suspend activities for a

Tunisia imposes one-month suspension on migrant-rights group
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Trading Day: US-China relief sparks world stock melt up

A burst of optimism and relief around U.S.-China trade talks provided the rocket fuel to boost world stocks to new highs on Monday, while Argentina's

Trading Day: US-China relief sparks world stock melt up
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The Hartford's quarterly profit jumps on strong premium growth

Property and casualty insurance firm The Hartford reported a 41% jump in third-quarter profit on Monday, driven by robust growth in insurance premiums.

The Hartford's quarterly profit jumps on strong premium growth
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Paramount to cut 1,000 jobs in first round of layoffs, source says

Paramount Skydance will begin a major round of layoffs with about 1,000 job cuts on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Paramount to cut 1,000 jobs in first round of layoffs, source says
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Nucor profit beats estimates on strong shipments, pricing

U.S. steelmaker Nucor reported better-than-expected profit for the third quarter on Monday, buoyed by higher product pricing and robust shipments, sending its shares up nearly 3% in

Nucor profit beats estimates on strong shipments, pricing
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Airbus delays some A220 output, narrowing window to reach 2026 target

Airbus has pushed back the assembly of some of its small A220 jets this year and next, and may only hit its 2026 target of producing 14

Airbus delays some A220 output, narrowing window to reach 2026 target
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FirstSun to buy First Foundation in $785 million all-stock deal

FirstSun Capital Bancorp will buy First Foundation in an all-stock deal valued at $785 million, the companies said on Monday, as mergers and acquisitions within regional banks accelerate

FirstSun to buy First Foundation in $785 million all-stock deal
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Putin and North Korea's foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation, North Korean state media KCNA said on

Putin and North Korea's foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says
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GlobalFoundries finance chief John Hollister departs, Sam Franklin named interim CFO

GlobalFoundries' John Hollister has stepped down from the CFO position and will be succeeded by Sam Franklin on an interim basis, the contract chipmaker said on Monday.

GlobalFoundries finance chief John Hollister departs, Sam Franklin named interim CFO
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F5 warns breach that alarmed governments will weigh on sales, shares slide

Cybersecurity firm F5 forecast annual revenue below Wall Street estimates on Monday, warning that a recent systems breach that triggered alarm over potential risks to U.S. and UK government

F5 warns breach that alarmed governments will weigh on sales, shares slide
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Principal Financial's quarterly profit rises on higher premiums

Insurance and asset management company Principal Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Monday, driven by increased premiums and stronger fee income.

Principal Financial's quarterly profit rises on higher premiums
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Welltower boosts annual FFO forecast, unveils $23 billion senior housing expansion

Welltower raised its 2025 funds from operations forecast on Monday and announced $23 billion in deals to deepen its bet on the booming senior-housing sector demand, while pivoting away from

Welltower boosts annual FFO forecast, unveils $23 billion senior housing expansion
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Brown & Brown's adjusted profit rises on fee and commission growth

Insurance broker Brown & Brown posted a higher third-quarter adjusted profit on Monday, helped by stronger commissions and fees as demand continued to rise.

Brown & Brown's adjusted profit rises on fee and commission growth
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NXP forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on recovery in demand

NXP Semiconductors NV forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Monday, as it recovers from sluggish demand and sees a rebound in the automotive segment.

NXP forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on recovery in demand
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Canary Capital, Bitwise to launch first US altcoin ETFs despite shutdown

Canary Capital plans to launch the first U.S. exchange-traded products tied to the litecoin and hedera cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, the firm told Reuters, forging ahead

Canary Capital, Bitwise to launch first US altcoin ETFs despite shutdown
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NextEra Energy partners with Google to restart Iowa nuclear plant

NextEra Energy and Google have reached an agreement to restart an Iowa nuclear power plant shut five years ago, the companies said on Monday, in

NextEra Energy partners with Google to restart Iowa nuclear plant
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Takaichi, Trump to sign joint document on securing rare earth minerals, Asahi says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S.

Takaichi, Trump to sign joint document on securing rare earth minerals, Asahi says
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment

Rio Tinto flags uncertain future at Australia's largest aluminium smelter

Rio Tinto warned on Tuesday that Australia's largest aluminium smelter, Tomago, may be forced to shut down as it struggles to source power at commercially viable rates beyond 2028

Rio Tinto flags uncertain future at Australia's largest aluminium smelter
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US judge decertifies Apple app store class action

A federal judge decertified on Monday a class action by tens of millions of Apple customers who accused the company of monopolizing the market for iPhone apps by banning

US judge decertifies Apple app store class action
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Sweden's EQT bids to buy Australia's AUB Group at a $3.41 billion valuation

Australia's AUB Group said on Tuesday it had granted Swedish private equity EQT exclusive access to its books after receiving a takeover offer which values the insurance broking company at

Sweden's EQT bids to buy Australia's AUB Group at a $3.41 billion valuation
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea's Q3 GDP growth beats forecasts as spending holds up

South Korea's economy grew in the third quarter by the fastest pace in a year-and-a-half, central bank estimates showed on Tuesday, helped by strong exports and solid

South Korea's Q3 GDP growth beats forecasts as spending holds up
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn to invest up to $1.37 billion in AI compute cluster, supercomputing centre

Taiwan’s Foxconn said its board of directors has approved an investment plan to procure equipment for a AI compute cluster and a supercomputing centre, that will allow

Foxconn to invest up to $1.37 billion in AI compute cluster, supercomputing centre
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Exonerated trader Tom Hayes sues UBS for $400 million over Libor accusations

Tom Hayes, the former trader who was a face of the global Libor-rigging scandal before his conviction was overturned in July, sued his former employer UBS for

Exonerated trader Tom Hayes sues UBS for $400 million over Libor accusations
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The Latest: Trump meets with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo

The Latest: Trump meets with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi
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US Department of Energy forms $1 billion supercomputer and AI partnership with AMD

By Timothy Gardner and Max A.

US Department of Energy forms $1 billion supercomputer and AI partnership with AMD
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Catalan allies on brink of withdrawing support for Spanish government

Leaders of Catalonia's regional pro-independence party Junts agreed on Monday to withdraw support from Spain's leftist government, further complicating its ability to

Catalan allies on brink of withdrawing support for Spanish government
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LSEG partners with Anthropic to bring financial data access to Claude users

London Stock Exchange Group on Monday said it is collaborating with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to give Claude users access to data licensed through LSEG products.

LSEG partners with Anthropic to bring financial data access to Claude users
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Mexico's Sheinbaum says she and Trump agreed to extend trade deadline

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she spoke with U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum says she and Trump agreed to extend trade deadline
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Carbon Measures global accounting group to form independent panel

Carbon Measures, a global carbon accounting initiative backed by several big energy and multinational companies, will form an independent panel to help guide its work

Carbon Measures global accounting group to form independent panel
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Corporate concerns mount ahead of Trump and Xi talks in South Korea

Global companies have a long list of concerns around the U.S.-China trade war.

Corporate concerns mount ahead of Trump and Xi talks in South Korea
Economy|Europe|World

Malta cuts taxes for parents in bid to revive native birth rate

Malta announced tax cuts for parents of two or more children on Monday, in a government bid to counter its demographic decline.

Malta cuts taxes for parents in bid to revive native birth rate
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Large rates market trade envisions end of Fed balance sheet unwind

A sizable block trade in the U.S. rates market late last week appeared to be positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected

Large rates market trade envisions end of Fed balance sheet unwind
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US floats six-month deadline for Germany to sort Rosneft issue, Bloomberg News reports

Washington has floated a six-month deadline for Berlin to sort out the ownership limbo affecting the German assets of Russian oil major Rosneft, allowing Rosneft to be temporarily exempted

US floats six-month deadline for Germany to sort Rosneft issue, Bloomberg News reports
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Oil settles lower as OPEC plans to increase oil output

Oil prices settled marginally lower on Monday as OPEC's plans to increase oil output once again outweighed hopes of a trade deal framework between the U.S. and

Oil settles lower as OPEC plans to increase oil output
Economy|Political|World

Ivory Coast's Ouattara secures fourth term with landslide election win

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term with a commanding reelection win, according to provisional results announced on Monday, an outcome that was largely

Ivory Coast's Ouattara secures fourth term with landslide election win
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Stocks climb to record, dollar edges down on US-China trade optimism

Global stocks rallied on Monday to a fresh intraday record while the dollar eased on optimism that a potential trade deal was on the horizon between China and

Stocks climb to record, dollar edges down on US-China trade optimism
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TSX ends lower as price of gold drops below $4,000

Canada's commodity-linked main stock index edged lower on Monday as the price of gold pulled back below $4,000 per ounce weighing on high-flying metal mining shares.

TSX ends lower as price of gold drops below $4,000
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Argentine assets cheer Milei's election victory with massive rally

Argentina's bonds, stocks and currency rose sharply on Monday after President Javier Milei's party won a decisive victory in Sunday's

Argentine assets cheer Milei's election victory with massive rally
Business|Economy|Health

Universal Health Services beats quarterly profit estimates on higher medical care demand

Universal Health Services beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Monday, driven by steady demand for medical care services at its hospitals, sending its shares surging 6% in

Universal Health Services beats quarterly profit estimates on higher medical care demand
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Hit by AI, edtech firm Chegg slashes jobs and names new CEO in major overhaul

Educational technology company Chegg said on Monday it would cut 388 roles globally, or about 45% of the workforce, to reduce costs and streamline operations as it works to adapt to the

Hit by AI, edtech firm Chegg slashes jobs and names new CEO in major overhaul
Business|Economy|Technology

Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say

Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak

Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say
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Wall St scales fresh highs on tech earnings, US-China trade optimism

Wall Street's main indexes posted record closing highs for the second day in a row on Monday as investors were hopeful about the prospects for a U.S.-

Wall St scales fresh highs on tech earnings, US-China trade optimism
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets

What to expect in Washington state for the Nov. 4 election

Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market

What to expect in Washington state for the Nov. 4 election
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Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Argentina's President Javier Milei had a "lot of help" from the U.S. in his party's midterm election victory, after Trump's

Trump says Milei had 'a lot of help' from US for Argentina election win
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Amazon could cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs, reports say

Amazon could cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs, reports say

Amazon could cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs, reports say
Business|Economy|Travel

Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

A shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country

Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Argentina's Milei calls on moderates to support reform after strong midterm showing

Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday urged moderate opposition lawmakers to back his reform agenda during the next two years of his term, after his party

Argentina's Milei calls on moderates to support reform after strong midterm showing
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Many US criticisms of multilateral trading system are valid, says WTO chief

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said on Monday that some of the United States' criticisms of the multilateral trading system were valid.

Many US criticisms of multilateral trading system are valid, says WTO chief
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Rare earth miners fall as US-China truce to pause tariffs, export curbs

Shares of U.S.-listed rare earth miners slumped before the bell on Monday after Washington and Beijing reached a framework for a trade deal that could pause planned U.S. tariffs and Chinese

Rare earth miners fall as US-China truce to pause tariffs, export curbs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire cut to 'underperform' by KBW, which cites Geico, tariffs, Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway has been downgraded to "underperform" by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, which said lower car insurance margins, tariffs, falling interest rates, smaller

Berkshire cut to 'underperform' by KBW, which cites Geico, tariffs, Buffett
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Oilfield giants pivot to booming AI infrastructure as drilling demand wanes

Oilfield services giants SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes are turning to data centers and related artificial intelligence infrastructure work to drive their next phase of

Oilfield giants pivot to booming AI infrastructure as drilling demand wanes
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Peltz's Trian, General Catalyst make offer for Janus Henderson valuing it at $7.2 billion

Nelson Peltz's hedge fund Trian and technology investor General Catalyst have made a takeover offer for Janus Henderson valuing it at $7.2 billion,

Peltz's Trian, General Catalyst make offer for Janus Henderson valuing it at $7.2 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Blackstone hires former Apollo executive to lead European private equity

Blackstone has appointed a former executive at private markets peer Apollo to head its European corporate private equity business, filling the role after the

Blackstone hires former Apollo executive to lead European private equity
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Qualcomm announces new AI chips in data center push, shares surge

Qualcomm on Monday unveiled two artificial intelligence chips for data centers that will be available next year, diversifying beyond a stagnant smartphones market

Qualcomm announces new AI chips in data center push, shares surge
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UBS applies for US banking licence in wealth management growth drive

UBS has applied for a banking licence in the United States, the Swiss bank said on Monday, underlining its desire to ramp up wealth management in the

UBS applies for US banking licence in wealth management growth drive
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

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STORY REMOVED: US--Trump-The Latest
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Wall Street rallies to more records as gold's price slumps again

Stocks rallied to more records ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events

Wall Street rallies to more records as gold's price slumps again
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Technology

Keurig Dr Pepper lifts annual sales forecast, raises $7 billion to fund JDE Peet's deal

Keurig Dr Pepper lifted its forecast for annual sales on Monday and said it had raised $7 billion from private equity firms to finance its

Keurig Dr Pepper lifts annual sales forecast, raises $7 billion to fund JDE Peet's deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

UK stocks pause after recent gains; HSBC dips

London-listed stocks ended flat on Monday as investors paused after a recent rally, while HSBC slipped after the lending giant said its quarterly results will be hit after

UK stocks pause after recent gains; HSBC dips
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Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses
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A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers

A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers

A key Trump ally won an election. It could be good news for US taxpayers
Economy|Education|Health|Political

What to expect in Colorado for the Nov. 4 election

Colorado’s new free school meals program will face a key test when voters decide two statewide ballot measures that would put the program on sounder financial footing, mostly by raising taxes on high-income individuals

What to expect in Colorado for the Nov. 4 election
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Trump administation narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year

Trump administation narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5
Economy|Health|Political

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid

Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aid
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Novartis CEO defends $12 billion deal for Avidity as 'appropriate risk to take'

Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Monday defended its $12 billion deal to acquire Avidity Biosciences ahead of the U.S. firm getting late-stage data for its muscle

Novartis CEO defends $12 billion deal for Avidity as 'appropriate risk to take'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares close at record highs as signs of thaw in US-China tensions build

European shares closed at record highs for the third consecutive session as signs of easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions buoyed global risk appetite, while

European shares close at record highs as signs of thaw in US-China tensions build
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China's foreign minister speaks with Rubio ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China hopes the United States can meet it halfway to "prepare for high-level interactions" between the two countries, foreign minister Wang Yi told U.S.

China's foreign minister speaks with Rubio ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise

U.S.

Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, China trade truce hopes rise
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Tariffs anxiety prompts US importers to place spring orders early

Small importers for large U.S. retailers rushed in

Tariffs anxiety prompts US importers to place spring orders early
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US dollar slips as trade optimism boosts risk appetite

The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro, Chinese yuan and Australian dollar on Monday as optimism over a possible U.S.-China trade deal boosted risk appetite and reduced

US dollar slips as trade optimism boosts risk appetite
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Big Tech to report earnings under specter of AI bubble

As America's tech titans report earnings this week, one question looms large: is the artificial intelligence boom that has inflated valuations headed for the next big bubble?

Big Tech to report earnings under specter of AI bubble
Business|Economy|Health

Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums

Notices of rising health insurance premiums are landing in voters’ mailboxes and sending some to town halls to vent their frustration

Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums
Economy|Health|Political

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Interview

Bay Area restaurants, fishermen adjust as commercial Dungeness crabbing season pushed back

Bay Area restaurants, fishermen adjust as commercial Dungeness crabbing season pushed back

Bay Area restaurants, fishermen adjust as commercial Dungeness crabbing season pushed back
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

JPMorgan picks Perpetua Resources for $1.5 trillion security fund's first investment

Antimony and gold miner Perpetua Resources is the first investment from JPMorgan Chase's $1.5 trillion investment fund for U.S. national security, a move underscoring the

JPMorgan picks Perpetua Resources for $1.5 trillion security fund's first investment
Africa|Economy|Education|World

Mali suspends schools over fuel crisis, strikes deal with Russia for petroleum products

Mali has suspended school and university classes throughout the country for two weeks from Monday due to a fuel shortage, the government said late on Sunday, after al Qaeda-linked

Mali suspends schools over fuel crisis, strikes deal with Russia for petroleum products
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK retailers struggle again as budget fears weigh on consumers, CBI says

British retailers reported another drop in sales in October and they expect a further fall in November as consumers worry about finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget in a month's

UK retailers struggle again as budget fears weigh on consumers, CBI says
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Analysts raise 2026 price forecasts for platinum, palladium after 2025 rally

Analysts have sharply raised their price forecasts for platinum and palladium in 2026, citing tight mine supply, tariff uncertainty and rotation from

Analysts raise 2026 price forecasts for platinum, palladium after 2025 rally
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Annual 2026 gold price forecast tops $4,000/oz for first time: Reuters poll

Gold's winning streak is seen extending into next year, with analysts forecasting an annual average price above $4,000 per ounce for the first time as economic and

Annual 2026 gold price forecast tops $4,000/oz for first time: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Buybacks take backseat as AI drives record US capex spending

Investors are increasingly favoring U.S. companies that channel capital toward AI innovation over those offering traditional shareholder payouts such as dividends and

Buybacks take backseat as AI drives record US capex spending
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Japan's $550 billion package focuses on U.S. infrastructure, Lutnick tells Nikkei

U.S.

Japan's $550 billion package focuses on U.S. infrastructure, Lutnick tells Nikkei
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Japan, US did not directly discuss BOJ policy, Finance Minister Katayama says

Japan's new finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said on Monday her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not directly touch upon the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.

Japan, US did not directly discuss BOJ policy, Finance Minister Katayama says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Stocks zoom on trade and inflation relief

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Trade and inflation relief are driving world stock markets sharply higher on

Stocks zoom on trade and inflation relief
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Pakistan central bank holds interest rate at 11% for fourth time in a row

Pakistan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, it said on its website, a fourth straight hold, as recent floods had

Pakistan central bank holds interest rate at 11% for fourth time in a row
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Chicago Fed puts October unemployment rate at 4.35%, little changed from last official report

The U.S. unemployment rate remained stable at around 4.3% in October according to a Chicago Federal Reserve bank economic model that uses private data to estimate the jobless

Chicago Fed puts October unemployment rate at 4.35%, little changed from last official report
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Goldman in talks for $10 billion mandate from Kuwait, Bloomberg News reports

Goldman Sachs is in talks to secure a $10 billion mandate from Kuwait's wealth fund for its asset-management arm, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

Goldman in talks for $10 billion mandate from Kuwait, Bloomberg News reports
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China fills US void at ASEAN Summit with push for trade multilateralism

China pressed on Monday for open trade and stronger economic ties at a regional summit in Malaysia dominated by the shadow of steep U.S.

China fills US void at ASEAN Summit with push for trade multilateralism
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Beijing, Berlin downplay tension after German foreign minister cancels China trip

China and Germany sought on Monday to downplay suggestions of rising tension between the world's second and third largest economies, after German

Beijing, Berlin downplay tension after German foreign minister cancels China trip
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American Water to fortify US presence with Essential Utilities deal

American Water Works on Monday agreed to buy Essential Utilities in an all-stock deal to create a combined company worth $63 billion, including debt, strengthening its position as the top

American Water to fortify US presence with Essential Utilities deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines

Automakers have formed alliances to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on carbon emissions by purchasing credits from electric vehicle companies.

Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over coercion and confrontation

Malaysia's Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
Economy

Trump wants to cancel more funding during the shutdown. Courts have hampered his earlier efforts

President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled, or threatened to cancel, billions of dollars of previously approved federal spending and wants to go after even more funding during the shutdown

Trump wants to cancel more funding during the shutdown. Courts have hampered his earlier efforts
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Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown

Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown

Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown
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FIFA opens 2nd phase of World Cup ticket sales with exclusive slots for US, Canada, Mexico

FIFA has started selling another million tickets for next year’s World Cup

FIFA opens 2nd phase of World Cup ticket sales with exclusive slots for US, Canada, Mexico
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Lululemon partners with NFL to release apparel collection

Lululemon Athletica on Monday announced a partnership with the National Football League to release an apparel collection, sending shares up about 5% in premarket trading.

Lululemon partners with NFL to release apparel collection
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Musk could leave Tesla if $1 trillion pay plan is rejected, chair warns

Elon Musk could leave Tesla as CEO if his proposed $1 trillion pay package was not approved, Chair Robyn Denholm warned in a letter to shareholders on Monday.

Musk could leave Tesla if $1 trillion pay plan is rejected, chair warns
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Copper to hold gains in 2026 as mine disruptions fuel deficit: Reuters poll

Analysts have hiked their price forecasts for copper next year after a series of mine disruptions fuelled worries about shortages and market

Copper to hold gains in 2026 as mine disruptions fuel deficit: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary PM Orban to discuss oil sanctions with Trump next week

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban will discuss U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies among other issues when he meets U.S.

Hungary PM Orban to discuss oil sanctions with Trump next week
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Albemarle to divest Ketjen control, Eurecat stake in deals worth $660 million

Albemarle said on Monday it will sell a 51% stake in its refining catalyst solutions business, Ketjen, to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners, and divest its 50% interest in the

Albemarle to divest Ketjen control, Eurecat stake in deals worth $660 million
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Investor reaction to Milei's victory in Argentina midterm congressional vote

Argentina's President Javier Milei won a surprise victory in legislative elections on Sunday, boosting the libertarian leader's free-market reforms and deep austerity

Investor reaction to Milei's victory in Argentina midterm congressional vote
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Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has won decisive victories in key districts across the country in midterm elections

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington
Economy|Health|World

Private donors gave more than $125M to keep foreign aid programs going after US cuts

Efforts to back fill some of the cuts to U.S. foreign aid by the Trump administration raised over $125 million in eight months

Private donors gave more than $125M to keep foreign aid programs going after US cuts
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Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown

Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown

Auto shop offers free or discounted repairs to federal workers during government shutdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lithium extraction in Arkansas: the potential for a booming industry

Lithium extraction in Arkansas: the potential for a booming industry

Lithium extraction in Arkansas: the potential for a booming industry
Economy|Education|Health

Cancer patient could lose food benefits while fighting stage 4 cancer

Cancer patient could lose food benefits while fighting stage 4 cancer

Cancer patient could lose food benefits while fighting stage 4 cancer
Economy|Political|World

US government shutdown threatens the spending power of Congress

As Republican and Democratic lawmakers trade blame for the U.S. government shutdown, some have begun to worry that the impasse is ceding their authority over

US government shutdown threatens the spending power of Congress
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in separate incidents in the South China Sea

US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in separate incidents in the South China Sea

US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in separate incidents in the South China Sea
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How a tiny bug spiraled into a massive outage that took down the internet

How a tiny bug spiraled into a massive outage that took down the internet

How a tiny bug spiraled into a massive outage that took down the internet
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture

Japanese automaker Mazda has teamed up with its joint venture with China's Changan to pool carbon credits and help avoid carbon emissions fines, an EU document showed.

Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

UnitedHealth investors pin turnaround hopes on new CEO

Some long-term UnitedHealth Group investors are putting their faith in the return of a CEO

UnitedHealth investors pin turnaround hopes on new CEO
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely on tap

Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to reduce U.S. short-term borrowing costs  this week by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year as they look to

Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely on tap
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

Missing $4K tax payment sparks months-long mystery

Missing $4K tax payment sparks months-long mystery

Missing $4K tax payment sparks months-long mystery
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck

President Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time

For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political

The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing

Anti-immigrant housing policies have been cast as a way for citizens to access more housing, but they fail to prevent the shortages driving the crises.

The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing
Business|Economy|Opinion

Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market

The push to slash rates, despite what Trump considers a ‘hot’ economy, underscores why it’s important the Fed relies on data – and not the wishes of politicians – when making decisions about monetary policy.

Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

Two surveys of hundreds of companies shed new light on what employers want.

AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?
Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1 as the government shutdown drags on

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone business credit growth slows but household lending rises

Bank lending to euro zone firms edged down last month but remained near two-year highs, while credit to households expanded at its best pace since early 2023, the European Central

Euro zone business credit growth slows but household lending rises
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon says India's e-commerce exports top $20 billion, despite US tariffs

Amazon on Monday said it has helped Indian sellers surpass $20 billion in total exports, including nearly $7 billion this year, as small operators work to offset

Amazon says India's e-commerce exports top $20 billion, despite US tariffs
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding its probe into 286,000 General Motors vehicles in the U.S. over a possible engine failure issue, the safety regulator said on

NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Countdown to Fed cut: Bond investors scale back on longer-dated Treasuries

Bond investors are re-examining their holdings of longer-dated Treasuries, with some reducing positions and others even going short relative to their

Countdown to Fed cut: Bond investors scale back on longer-dated Treasuries
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Canada's Carney says will meet China's Xi at APEC, open to Trump talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week and is ready to sit down for trade talks with Donald Trump as soon as

Canada's Carney says will meet China's Xi at APEC, open to Trump talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Asia markets and US stock futures rise after US and Chinese officials agree on trade deal framework

Asia markets and US stock futures rise after US and Chinese officials agree on trade deal framework

Asia markets and US stock futures rise after US and Chinese officials agree on trade deal framework
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump names Michael Selig to chair CFTC; Selig cites crypto capital goal

U.S.

Trump names Michael Selig to chair CFTC; Selig cites crypto capital goal
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US opens probe into more than 232,000 Chrysler vehicles over instrument panel issue

The U.S.

US opens probe into more than 232,000 Chrysler vehicles over instrument panel issue
Economy|Europe|World

German business sentiment rises in October, Ifo survey finds

German business morale rose in October, a survey showed on Monday, though trade woes continued to cast a pall over Europe's largest economy.

German business sentiment rises in October, Ifo survey finds
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Euro zone firms optimistic but profits are falling, ECB surveys show

Credit growth to euro zone firms slowed last month but businesses remained optimistic about their prospects, even if profits are deteriorating and inflation could end up on a

Euro zone firms optimistic but profits are falling, ECB surveys show
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Delta Air Lines seeing 'small' impact from US government shutdown, CEO says

Delta Air Lines is seeing a "small" impact from the U.S. government shutdown, costing it less than $1 million a day, and the shortage of airport security staff

Delta Air Lines seeing 'small' impact from US government shutdown, CEO says
Business|Economy|Technology

India's LTIMindtree betting big on new AI unit, CEO says

LTIMindtree is doubling down on AI with investments in a newly-launched platform that helps companies adopt the technology, its top boss said, as India's $283-

India's LTIMindtree betting big on new AI unit, CEO says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian top central banker says 0.9% rise in core CPI would be 'material miss'

Australia's top central banker said on Monday a rise in core inflation of 0.9% in the third quarter would be a "material miss" to forecasts that would have to be weighed by the board

Australian top central banker says 0.9% rise in core CPI would be 'material miss'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bessent celebrates Nikkei milestone in meeting with Japan Finance Minister Katayama

U.S.

Bessent celebrates Nikkei milestone in meeting with Japan Finance Minister Katayama
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump says Putin should end the Ukraine war, not test missiles

U.S.

Trump says Putin should end the Ukraine war, not test missiles
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Exxon sues California over climate disclosure laws

(This Oct 25 story has been refiled without any changes to the text.)

Exxon sues California over climate disclosure laws
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

HSBC to take $1.1 billion hit after Luxembourg court ruling in Madoff case

HSBC Holdings said on Monday it would book a $1.1 billion provision in its third-quarter results after losing part of an appeal in

HSBC to take $1.1 billion hit after Luxembourg court ruling in Madoff case
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazilian President Lula says Trump 'guaranteed' trade deal with U.S

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that U.S.

Brazilian President Lula says Trump 'guaranteed' trade deal with U.S
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Canada poised to cut rates to 2.25% amid economic slowdown

Economists expect the Bank of Canada to make a second consecutive policy rate cut this week due to a slowing economy and high joblessness.

Bank of Canada poised to cut rates to 2.25% amid economic slowdown
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Still in a 'good place'? Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank will likely keep rates on hold again on Thursday as traders waver on whether it will resume easing next year.

Still in a 'good place'? Five questions for the ECB
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies as US-China trade tensions add to delays

China's ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies

China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies as US-China trade tensions add to delays
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Fighting over money with your partner? These experts have some advice

Fighting over money with your partner? These experts have some advice

Fighting over money with your partner? These experts have some advice
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US and China have reached a framework agreement on trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Here’s what we know

US and China have reached a framework agreement on trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Here’s what we know

US and China have reached a framework agreement on trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Here’s what we know
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Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump
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Trump says new Fed chair decision might be made by year-end

U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair might be made by the end of the year.

Trump says new Fed chair decision might be made by year-end
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Amazon to invest $1.6 billion in Dutch operation

Amazon plans to invest 1.4 billion euros ($1.63 billion) in the Netherlands over the next three years, the company said on Monday.

Amazon to invest $1.6 billion in Dutch operation
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Make or break

Trade talks between Washington, Beijing and Canada will dominate a week headlined by central bank decisions in the United States, Canada and Europe, while Argentina's markets digest a

Make or break
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Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul

Argentine President Javier Milei's party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters handed him a mandate to keep pushing

Argentina's midterm election hands decisive win to Milei's libertarian overhaul
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India’s growth outlook strong, trade diversifies amid US tariff tensions, government says

India’s economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year remains strong, supported by robust domestic demand, easing inflation and recent consumption tax cuts, the government

India’s growth outlook strong, trade diversifies amid US tariff tensions, government says
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Japan's Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria

Japan's Nikkei share average closed above the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, continuing a run of successive records on expectations of sizeable spending

Japan's Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria
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China's heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious 'hairy crabs'

The last three years have been the toughest for Xie Dandan and her family during more than a decade

China's heatwaves threaten to dry up supply of delicious 'hairy crabs'
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Luxury brands turn on the charm in China to kindle nascent spending recovery

As Chinese shoppers dip toes back in the luxury pool, brands are targeting economically resilient high-earners with distinctive, personalised experiences as their

Luxury brands turn on the charm in China to kindle nascent spending recovery
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Thai exports beat forecasts in September as US shipments surge 

Thailand's exports beat forecasts with the fastest growth rate in more than three years in September after a surge in U.S. shipments, prompting the commerce ministry to raise its

Thai exports beat forecasts in September as US shipments surge 
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Dutch online bank Bunq gets US broker-dealer licence

Dutch online bank Bunq said on Monday that it had received a licence to operate as a broker-dealer in the United States, part of a drive to expand outside of Europe.

Dutch online bank Bunq gets US broker-dealer licence
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Toyota September output grows for fourth stright month, aided by strong US demand

Toyota Motor on Monday said its worldwide production increased by more than 10% in September and rose for a fourth straight month, as both sales and output increased in the U.S., the

Toyota September output grows for fourth stright month, aided by strong US demand
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Trade deal hope spurs risk rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The mere prospect of a U.S.-China trade deal which looks more like a truce extension was enough to send stocks to record

Trade deal hope spurs risk rally
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China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry

China and Australia on Monday sought to keep ties on an even keel despite tensions over military encounters in the South China Sea and rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region, with Prime

China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry
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China industrial profits surge as officials step up overcapacity crackdown

China's industrial profits grew at their fastest pace in nearly two years in September, marking a second straight month of gains and signalling long-awaited measures

China industrial profits surge as officials step up overcapacity crackdown
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Europe's new space merger explores the FOMO frontier

Driven to the brink by Elon Musk's SpaceX, Europe's biggest satellite firms are setting aside longtime rivalries in a do-or-

Europe's new space merger explores the FOMO frontier
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World's first yen-pegged stablecoin debuts in Japan

The world's first stablecoin pegged to the yen launched in Japan on Monday, a small but significant move in a country where many consumers still prefer to use

World's first yen-pegged stablecoin debuts in Japan
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Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang

Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li
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Sermons urge youth to take part in public affairs in Morocco after wave of protests

Imams around Morocco have read government-written sermons urging parents to involve their children in public affairs

Sermons urge youth to take part in public affairs in Morocco after wave of protests
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Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade

Malian authorities have suspended classes in schools and universities due to fuel shortages

Mali closes schools due to fuel scarcity as militants enforce blockade
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Key issues at stake in the Trump-Xi talks in South Korea

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Key issues at stake in the Trump-Xi talks in South Korea
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Indian economy predicted to grow at a faster-than-expected 6.7% this fiscal year: Reuters poll

The Indian economy will grow slightly faster than previously expected this fiscal year, a Reuters poll showed, as economists raised their forecasts for a second

Indian economy predicted to grow at a faster-than-expected 6.7% this fiscal year: Reuters poll
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More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist

More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the U.S. on Sunday as air traffic controller absences continued to disrupt travel and a federal

More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist
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Milei's party wins victory in Argentina midterm vote, media reports

The party of Argentina's President Javier Milei's has achieved a victory in Sunday's midterm election, local media reported, virtually tying with the Peronist opposition in the

Milei's party wins victory in Argentina midterm vote, media reports
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Japan's leading indicator of service inflation perks up in September

A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation perked up for the second straight month in September, data showed on Monday, backing up the central bank's view that rising

Japan's leading indicator of service inflation perks up in September
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UK manufacturers invest at slowest pace since 2017, report says

British manufacturers are investing the least in new equipment relative to their sales since 2017, according to a report from trade body Make UK, which urged the

UK manufacturers invest at slowest pace since 2017, report says
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Australia's Larvotto Resources rejects $373 million takeover offer on valuation concerns

Australia's Larvotto Resources said on Monday it had rejected a non-binding indicative offer received last week from United States Antimony Corporation, valuing the miner at about A$722.9

Australia's Larvotto Resources rejects $373 million takeover offer on valuation concerns
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Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage
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Workers reject Boeing's latest offer after nearly three months on strike

Striking workers at Boeing Defense in the St.

Workers reject Boeing's latest offer after nearly three months on strike
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Boeing defense workers on strike in the Midwest reject the company's latest contract offer

Boeing workers at three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed have voted to reject the company’s latest contract offer and to continue a strike that started almost three months ago

Boeing defense workers on strike in the Midwest reject the company's latest contract offer
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Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion

Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Sunday said it agreed to acquire U.S. biotech firm Avidity

Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion
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Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal

A former Tennessee state representative has been sentenced to eight months in prison for her role in a scheme involving a taxpayer-funded mail business

Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal
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US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

U.S. and Chinese officials say a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies is drawing closer

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting
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Thailand, US reach framework agreement on trade

The United States and Thailand on Sunday announced a framework for reciprocal trade that would see the U.S. maintain a 19% tariff on Thai products while identifying products where tariffs

Thailand, US reach framework agreement on trade
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German foreign minister to meet India's Goyal, NATO's Rutte after postponing China trip

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior policymakers during a trip to Brussels

German foreign minister to meet India's Goyal, NATO's Rutte after postponing China trip
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US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider

Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for U.S.

US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider
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Tourism in western North Carolina reaches peak levels since Helene

Tourism in western North Carolina reaches peak levels since Helene

Tourism in western North Carolina reaches peak levels since Helene
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Putin's investment envoy Dmitriev continues talks with US officials

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Sunday that he had continued talks with representatives of

Putin's investment envoy Dmitriev continues talks with US officials
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Novartis nears deal to acquire Avidity Biosciences for over $70 per share, Bloomberg News reports

Novartis AG is close to acquiring U.S. biotech Avidity Biosciences for more than $70 per share, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person familiar with the matter who said an announcement

Novartis nears deal to acquire Avidity Biosciences for over $70 per share, Bloomberg News reports
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Bessent says China to delay rare earths rules by a year, buy U.S. soybeans

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Bessent says China to delay rare earths rules by a year, buy U.S. soybeans
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Brazil and US to meet 'immediately' to seek tariff solutions, Lula says

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had a positive meeting on Sunday with U.S.

Brazil and US to meet 'immediately' to seek tariff solutions, Lula says
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Trump oversees truce signing and trade deal flurry on first Asian stop

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Trump oversees truce signing and trade deal flurry on first Asian stop
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How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years

Jonathan Reckford shares insights from his 20 years as CEO of Habitat for Humanity International

How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years
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Bessent says US, China reach framework deal on rare earths, Trump's tariff threat -NBC interview

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Bessent says US, China reach framework deal on rare earths, Trump's tariff threat -NBC interview
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‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race

‘Elect the Jersey guy’: How Jack Ciattarelli is trying to erase Democrats’ advantage in a crucial governor’s race
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Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock
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GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff

GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff

GOP grows uneasy over voters’ health care premiums amid shutdown standoff
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Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues

Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues

Sen. McCormick defends Trump’s controversial moves, praises his Democratic counterpart as shutdown continues
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Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad

Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad

Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad
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Trump’s Asia trip to test his dealmaking abilities with old rivals and new friends

Trump’s Asia trip to test his dealmaking abilities with old rivals and new friends

Trump’s Asia trip to test his dealmaking abilities with old rivals and new friends
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Volkswagen is ok on chip supply for now, CEO tells Bild am Sonntag

Volkswagen Group , which owns Audi and Porsche, has secured a sufficient supply of chips for now, its CEO told a German weekly, as a Chinese export ban on finished products by

Volkswagen is ok on chip supply for now, CEO tells Bild am Sonntag
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HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls to jointly build U.S. navy auxiliary ships

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls have agreed to jointly build U.S. navy auxiliary ships, the South Korean shipbuilder said on

HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls to jointly build U.S. navy auxiliary ships
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Bessent vows that US won't lose taxpayer money aiding Argentina

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Bessent vows that US won't lose taxpayer money aiding Argentina
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Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify

Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia
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Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist

Republicans in Indiana and Kansas are resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts

Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist
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By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year

By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
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Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S.

Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present
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China's top trade negotiator Li says reached consensus with U.S after KL trade talks

Economic officials from China and the U.S. reached a preliminary consensus after discussions on a range of issues including the extension of their trade truce, fentanyl and export

China's top trade negotiator Li says reached consensus with U.S after KL trade talks
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US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month

The U.S.

US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
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US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed

The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20% tariffs on most Vietnamese goods

US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
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China trade negotiator, vice premier arrive for second day of US-China trade talks

China's top trade negotiator Li Chenggang and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived on Sunday at a venue in Kuala Lumpur for a second day of trade talks between

China trade negotiator, vice premier arrive for second day of US-China trade talks
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East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc's first expansion since the 1990s

East Timor has been formally admitted into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s

East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc's first expansion since the 1990s
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East Timor, Asia's youngest nation, becomes ASEAN's 11th member

Asia's youngest nation East Timor on Sunday became the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, fulfilling a vision set out by its

East Timor, Asia's youngest nation, becomes ASEAN's 11th member
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Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner
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Venezuela's Maduro says the US is fabricating a war and seeks to revoke citizenship of opponent

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro says the U.S. is “fabricating” a war against him as the world’s biggest warship approaches the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent who he accuses of egging on an invasion

Venezuela's Maduro says the US is fabricating a war and seeks to revoke citizenship of opponent
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Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA Olympics

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is increasingly confident big league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA Olympics
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SoftBank approves remaining $22.5 billion of OpenAI investment, the Information reports

SoftBank has approved a second installment of $22.5 billion to complete its $30 billion investment in OpenAI, tech news website the Information reported on Saturday. 

SoftBank approves remaining $22.5 billion of OpenAI investment, the Information reports
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Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

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Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series
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Ivory Coast counts votes in key election with incumbent Ouattara predicted to win fourth term

Votes are being counted in Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader

Ivory Coast counts votes in key election with incumbent Ouattara predicted to win fourth term
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US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the U.S. does not want to harm Colombia’s people and its economy with sanctions imposed on President Gustavo Petro.

US sanctions not aimed at harming Colombian people, economy, says Rubio
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Ontario premier provokes Trump's ire once again with Reagan ad

The premier of Canada’s most populous province has again complicated the country’s delicate trade negotiations with the U.S., this time with a political ad targeting

Ontario premier provokes Trump's ire once again with Reagan ad
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ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws

Exxon Mobil Corporation is suing California over two climate disclosure laws from 2023

ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws
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Pope Leo laments US-Canada 'difficulties' after Trump ends trade talks

Pope Leo lamented on Friday the frictions roiling relations between the United States and Canada, in a likely reference to U.S.

Pope Leo laments US-Canada 'difficulties' after Trump ends trade talks
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US could hit Russia with more sanctions over Ukraine war, but also wants Europe to increase pressure

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US could hit Russia with more sanctions over Ukraine war, but also wants Europe to increase pressure
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Rubio says US is getting input on Gaza international force, will discuss in Qatar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. officials are getting input on a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss

Rubio says US is getting input on Gaza international force, will discuss in Qatar
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Ivory Coast votes with 83-year-old Ouattara's legacy in focus

Ivory Coast voted in a presidential election that unfolded on Saturday without major disruption, with incumbent and strong favourite Alassane Ouattara, 83,

Ivory Coast votes with 83-year-old Ouattara's legacy in focus
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Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits
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Trump travels to Asia and a meeting with China's Xi as the US government shutdown drags on

President Donald Trump is heading to Asia for his first trip since taking office in January

Trump travels to Asia and a meeting with China's Xi as the US government shutdown drags on
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Letitia James speaks out after pleading not guilty in court

After pleading not guilty in her federal court arraignment, New York Attorney General Letitia James says she “will not be deterred” by her prosecution.

Letitia James speaks out after pleading not guilty in court
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Rubio says Taiwan should not be concerned about US-China talks

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Taiwan should not be concerned about upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in Malaysia.

Rubio says Taiwan should not be concerned about US-China talks
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Do recent sports gambling scandals mean the end of leagues’ deals with sportsbook apps? It’s a longshot

Do recent sports gambling scandals mean the end of leagues’ deals with sportsbook apps? It’s a longshot

Do recent sports gambling scandals mean the end of leagues’ deals with sportsbook apps? It’s a longshot
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Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?

Marco Rubio said US aid cuts were to slash bureaucracy. So why are more refugee children going hungry?
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Furloughed federal workers file for jobless benefits, but aid isn’t easy to get

Furloughed federal workers file for jobless benefits, but aid isn’t easy to get

Furloughed federal workers file for jobless benefits, but aid isn’t easy to get
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This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life
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US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia

U.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact

US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia
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Reagan's 1987 speech shows what he really thought about tariffs

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan sharply criticized tariffs and trade barriers. Ontario's government used Reagan's words in an advertisement promoting free trade between the US and Canada in response to President Trump's tariffs. In a post, Trump falsely claimed that Reagan supported tariffs. In the speech, Reagan says he believes that tariffs hurt the US economy and workers.

Reagan's 1987 speech shows what he really thought about tariffs
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Trump says he's willing to reduce tariffs on Brazil in right circumstances

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would consider reducing tariffs on Brazil, under the right circumstances.

Trump says he's willing to reduce tariffs on Brazil in right circumstances
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Fed lays out proposed changes bank stress tests

The U.S.

Fed lays out proposed changes bank stress tests
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North Korea's Kim, Trump have chance to meet next week, South's minister says

South Korea's unification minister on Friday called on U.S.

North Korea's Kim, Trump have chance to meet next week, South's minister says
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Germany should rethink China strategy, SPD lawmaker says

A senior lawmaker from Germany's Social Democrats, a junior partner in Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government, called on Saturday for a change of China policy after Foreign

Germany should rethink China strategy, SPD lawmaker says
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The Fed can’t help America’s young tech workers who are struggling to find a job

The Fed can’t help America’s young tech workers who are struggling to find a job

The Fed can’t help America’s young tech workers who are struggling to find a job
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Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power

The government shutdown is quickly becoming a way for President Donald Trump to exercise new command over the government

Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power
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Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

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Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip
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What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders' summit as Trump attends

Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners, including U.S.

What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders' summit as Trump attends
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US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits

By Leah Douglas and P.J.

US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits
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Malaysia warns ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned Southeast Asian counterparts that neutrality is shrinking due to big power rivalry

Malaysia warns ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete
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Ferrari aims at AI generation with crypto auction for Le Mans car

Ferrari is tapping into crypto markets and tech-rich youngsters with a planned new digital token that its wealthiest fans will be able to use in an auction for a

Ferrari aims at AI generation with crypto auction for Le Mans car
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US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks

Top economic officials from the U.S. and China ended their first day of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, with a Treasury spokesperson describing them as "very

US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks
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Thai PM to sign Cambodia ceasefire deal, cuts short ASEAN trip after royal death

Thailand's prime minister will travel to Malaysia on Saturday to sign a ceasefire deal with Cambodia and meet with U.S.

Thai PM to sign Cambodia ceasefire deal, cuts short ASEAN trip after royal death
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UN cybercrime treaty to be signed in Hanoi to tackle global offences

A landmark U.N. cybercrime treaty, aimed at tackling offences that cost the global economy trillions of dollars annually, is set to be signed in Vietnam's capital Hanoi by around 60

UN cybercrime treaty to be signed in Hanoi to tackle global offences
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China expected to adopt more supportive fiscal and monetary policy, PBOC adviser says

China is expected to adopt more supportive monetary and fiscal policies to bolster its slowing economy, Huang Yiping, an adviser to the central bank and a professor at Peking

China expected to adopt more supportive fiscal and monetary policy, PBOC adviser says
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Ontario premier says he'll pull ad that upset Trump so trade talks between Canada and US can resume

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he’ll pull the anti-tariff ad that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada

Ontario premier says he'll pull ad that upset Trump so trade talks between Canada and US can resume
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Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits
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Canadians rally around baseball's Blue Jays after Trump trade outburst

Baseball brought Canadians some joy to counteract economic gloom on Friday night, when the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los

Canadians rally around baseball's Blue Jays after Trump trade outburst
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending trade negotiations with Canada

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out
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Delta, Aeromexico ask court to block Trump order forcing end to JV

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico asked a U.S. appeals court on Friday to halt a Trump administration order forcing it to unwind a joint venture that lets the

Delta, Aeromexico ask court to block Trump order forcing end to JV
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Trump says private donor gave $130 million to cover military pay during shutdown

U.S.

Trump says private donor gave $130 million to cover military pay during shutdown
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The young tycoon accused of masterminding a multibillion-dollar international fraud network

The young tycoon accused of masterminding a multibillion-dollar international fraud network

The young tycoon accused of masterminding a multibillion-dollar international fraud network
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US sanctions Colombia's president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as President Donald

US sanctions Colombia's president, accuses him of allowing expansion of drug trade
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Trump administration won't tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says

The Trump administration says it won't use a roughly $5 billion contingency fund to keep food aid flowing in November amid the government shutdown

Trump administration won't tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says
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Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day

Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day

Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day
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A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia

A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia

A bad week for Hungary’s strongman leader as Trump-Putin summit scrapped and US sanctions Russia
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Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversies

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is drawing blowback and praise for arguing that a Canadian government advertisement playing in U.S. markets misrepresented the 40th president’s words to blast President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversies
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US House Democrats push USDA to fund food benefits as shutdown continues

More than 200 Democrats in the U.S.

US House Democrats push USDA to fund food benefits as shutdown continues
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JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters

JPMorgan Chase wants to stop paying millions in legal fees for two convicted fraudsters

JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters
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US doesn't expect China to join Thai-Cambodia ceasefire event, official says

China played a limited role in Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire talks and is not expected to participate in a possible weekend event in Malaysia marking the deal with U.S.

US doesn't expect China to join Thai-Cambodia ceasefire event, official says
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Another airline comfort comes at a cost - reclining seats

Reclining seats are the latest airline perk to come at a cost - and it is irritating both passengers and staff.

Another airline comfort comes at a cost - reclining seats
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Scope downgrades US credit rating on public finance, governance deterioration; revises outlook to 'stable'

European rating agency Scope downgraded the United States' credit rating by a notch on Friday, citing sustained deterioration in public finances and a weakening of governance standards.

Scope downgrades US credit rating on public finance, governance deterioration; revises outlook to 'stable'
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Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine and Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, said on Friday he believes his

Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine and Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war
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Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco

President Donald Trump says he agreed to halt a planned show of federal force in San Francisco after appeals from tech executives and the mayor

Trump says tech leaders and mayor changed his mind about using federal force in San Francisco
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Stocks jump after US inflation data; US dollar nearly flat

Major stock indexes rose on Friday, with all three major U.S. stock indexes posting record closing highs after news that U.S. inflation rose less than

Stocks jump after US inflation data; US dollar nearly flat
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USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

The U.S.

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits
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Barcoded decks, contact lenses and X-ray tables: How New York’s mafia allegedly ran illegal poker games tied to US athletes

Barcoded decks, contact lenses and X-ray tables: How New York’s mafia allegedly ran illegal poker games tied to US athletes

Barcoded decks, contact lenses and X-ray tables: How New York’s mafia allegedly ran illegal poker games tied to US athletes
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Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs -- Trump’s favorite economic tool

Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context
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Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs
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This Chicago flower farm is creating jobs for at-risk youth

On Chicago’s South Side, CNN Hero Quilen Blackwell and his organization are bringing life to the vacant lots and creating opportunities for local young people who learn to grow, harvest, arrange, and sell the blooms.

This Chicago flower farm is creating jobs for at-risk youth
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Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada's team plays the Dodgers

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers

Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada's team plays the Dodgers
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Starbucks workers union to begin voting on strike amid stalled contract talks

Starbucks baristas' union said on Thursday it would vote on whether to authorize an unfair labor practice strike at unionized locations to demand the company return to the negotiating table

Starbucks workers union to begin voting on strike amid stalled contract talks
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Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation

Wall Street rose to records after an update said U.S. households are feeling a bit less pain from inflation than feared

Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation
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1 in 4 active-duty families face food insecurity. Here's how government shutdown impacts them

CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Monica Bassett, a founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, about the issue of food insecurity in military families, and how the government shutdown impacts them.

1 in 4 active-duty families face food insecurity. Here's how government shutdown impacts them
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P&G latest to flag diverging consumer spending as profit tops on beauty demand

Procter & Gamble beat estimates for its quarterly results on Friday, as consumers continued to pay higher prices for its beauty and hair-care

P&G latest to flag diverging consumer spending as profit tops on beauty demand
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Fed hands banks a win with vote to advance 'stress test' overhaul

The U.S.

Fed hands banks a win with vote to advance 'stress test' overhaul
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Oil slips on skepticism about US commitment to Russian oil sanctions

Oil prices fell on Friday as skepticism crept into the market about the Trump administration's commitment to sanctions on Russia's two biggest oil companies over the

Oil slips on skepticism about US commitment to Russian oil sanctions
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Wall Street notches record closing highs on cool inflation, solid earnings

Cooler-than-expected inflation data and upbeat corporate earnings lifted all three major U.S. stock indexes to all-time closing highs on Friday, setting the stage

Wall Street notches record closing highs on cool inflation, solid earnings
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US expects more flight delays as controllers soon to miss paychecks

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US expects more flight delays as controllers soon to miss paychecks
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Megacap-led earnings deluge, Fed meeting headline busy US markets week

The U.S. stock rally confronts a potentially consequential week to keep its momentum heading into year-end, including a flood of corporate results headlined by

Megacap-led earnings deluge, Fed meeting headline busy US markets week
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US launches investigation into China's compliance with 2020 trade deal

The U.S.

US launches investigation into China's compliance with 2020 trade deal
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Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here

President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs has quickly strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada over the last year

Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here
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Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow

Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow

Top Russian envoy visits US for ‘official’ talks, days after Trump imposes sanctions on Moscow
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US government shutdown will inflict temporary pain to economy

A prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government amid a standoff over funding between Republicans and Democrats in Congress could dent economic growth in the fourth

US government shutdown will inflict temporary pain to economy
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Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed

Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed

Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed
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U.S. natural gas sector deals surge in 2025 on AI, LNG demand from Asia

U.S. natural gas dealmaking has surged in 2025 and is set to accelerate, analysts say, driven by record power demand from AI data centers, rising LNG exports and renewed

U.S. natural gas sector deals surge in 2025 on AI, LNG demand from Asia
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China-linked battery company abandons plan to build Michigan plant, state says

A subsidiary of Chinese battery company Gotion has abandoned a plan to build a $2.4 billion plant in Michigan to produce key materials for electric vehicle

China-linked battery company abandons plan to build Michigan plant, state says
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Crisis-hit Porsche plunges to $1.1 billion quarterly loss

Porsche swung to a bigger-than-expected operating loss in the third quarter, it said on Friday, plunging the German sports carmaker

Crisis-hit Porsche plunges to $1.1 billion quarterly loss
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Investor behind Zions, Western Alliance bad loans is tied to $270 million in troubled debt

(In story from Oct 20, corrects paragraph 1 under subhead to say Zions sued Cantor's guarantors, not Cantor) By Douglas Gillison, Saeed Azhar, Anirban Sen and Chris Prentice WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (

Investor behind Zions, Western Alliance bad loans is tied to $270 million in troubled debt
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New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James is scheduled for trial in January after pleading not guilty to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Donald Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
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Carney ready to resume US-Canada trade talks halted by Trump over Reagan ad

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada stands ready to resume trade talks with the United States that President Donald

Carney ready to resume US-Canada trade talks halted by Trump over Reagan ad
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BP's Whiting refinery resumes after power outage

BP's 440,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resumed operations on Friday after a outage prompted a temporary evacuation at the plant, the company

BP's Whiting refinery resumes after power outage
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From First Brands to Ambipar: latest flashpoints in credit markets

A spate of credit issues in recent weeks has drawn

From First Brands to Ambipar: latest flashpoints in credit markets
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US dollar set for modest weekly gain after soft inflation data

The U.S. dollar was almost flat on Friday after dipping following fresh inflation data that showed U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in September,

US dollar set for modest weekly gain after soft inflation data
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Trump says he’s ending Canada trade negotiations over anti-tariff ad

Trump says he’s ending Canada trade negotiations over anti-tariff ad

Trump says he’s ending Canada trade negotiations over  anti-tariff ad
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Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown

A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation

Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown
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Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades
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Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has toured a U.S.-led coordination center in southern Israel

Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza
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Republican US lawmakers applaud Trump's aggressive China software proposal

Republican lawmakers have been praising a preliminary plan under consideration by President Donald Trump's administration to curb exports to China of a

Republican US lawmakers applaud Trump's aggressive China software proposal
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U.S. sanctions against Russia put more pressure on Putin, NATO's Rutte says

The new sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia will put more pressure on President Vladimir Putin, who is running out of money, troops and ideas, NATO chief Mark Rutte told

U.S. sanctions against Russia put more pressure on Putin, NATO's Rutte says
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Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers

U.S. Homeland Security officials say a 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a southern California freeway is in the country illegally

Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers
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White House says October inflation data unlikely to be released next month

The White House said on Friday it had learned there likely will not be a release of inflation data next month due to the U.S. government

White House says October inflation data unlikely to be released next month
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US consumer inflation cools in September; government shutdown threatens next report

U.S. consumer prices increased slightly less than expected in September as a surge in the cost of gasoline was partially offset by a sharp moderation in rents,

US consumer inflation cools in September; government shutdown threatens next report
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Kyiv's allies say frozen Russian assets should be quickly used to aid Ukraine

Ukraine's European allies said frozen Russian assets needed to be used quickly to fund support for Kyiv, one of several measures discussed in

Kyiv's allies say frozen Russian assets should be quickly used to aid Ukraine
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US, Chinese officials face off on export controls, Trump tariff threat in Malaysia

Top economic officials from the U.S. and China are due to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Friday for talks to prevent a trade war

US, Chinese officials face off on export controls, Trump tariff threat in Malaysia
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Japan's new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions rise

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending, and an early upgrading of the country's security strategy to allow more offensive roles and arms exports as tensions rise with China, North Korea and Russia

Japan's new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions rise
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Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans — and even some players — to wager on everything from the outcome of games to that of a single play with just a few taps of a cellphone

Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight
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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

Some seniors say the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
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Erin Burnett on Trump's White House ballroom donors and their ties to Crypto

CNN's Erin Burnett digs into list of donors funding President Trump's $300 million renovation project to the White House East Wing - and their ties to Crypto which is fueling Trump's wealth.

Erin Burnett on Trump's White House ballroom donors and their ties to Crypto
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How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in the 2024 election

How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month

U.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where growth appears steady but hiring slow

US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
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Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster

Target is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s customer base

Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster
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Canada ready to pick up trade negotiations with US, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said his country is prepared to pick up trade negotiations with the United States when Washington is ready, adding that Canada cannot

Canada ready to pick up trade negotiations with US, Carney says
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Brussels to host EU-China talks on rare earth export controls

European Union and Chinese officials will meet in Brussels next week looking to smooth trade tensions, notably China's expansion of controls on rare earth exports that threaten to

Brussels to host EU-China talks on rare earth export controls
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Baker CEO says 2025 resilience driven by AI growth, sees oil investment slowdown

Baker Hughes CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said on Friday the global macro environment remains resilient through 2025, despite geopolitical and policy headwinds, supported by the

Baker CEO says 2025 resilience driven by AI growth, sees oil investment slowdown
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JPMorgan names BofA veteran chair of investment banking and M&A, memo shows

JPMorgan Chase has appointed Bank of America executive Kevin Brunner as the global chair of investment banking and M&A, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Friday.

JPMorgan names BofA veteran chair of investment banking and M&A, memo shows
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Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders

Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations
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Argentina's farmers give Milei vote of confidence before midterms

Argentine farmers are renewing their vote of confidence in President Javier Milei ahead of Sunday's midterm elections, a crucial sector that the government

Argentina's farmers give Milei vote of confidence before midterms
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Mexico's Sheinbaum cites progress on trade talks with Washington

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that trade talks with Washington were going well, declining to comment about U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum cites progress on trade talks with Washington
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Czech election winner ANO close to government agenda deal with right-wing partners

Czech populist party ANO is close to agreeing a joint agenda with far-right and right-wing partners to form a new government after an election victory this month, a senior official

Czech election winner ANO close to government agenda deal with right-wing partners
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UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short

The U.N. weather agency plans to cut some posts and is reviewing its priorities as dozens of countries, including the United States, are late with their fees, a

UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short
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European shares close at record high on US data, trade hopes

European shares closed at a record high on Friday, boosted by cooler than expected U.S. inflation data and hopes of an easing in U.S.-Chinese trade

European shares close at record high on US data, trade hopes
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South Florida moving scam leaves Palm Springs senior out thousands as belongings held 'hostage'

South Florida moving scam leaves Palm Springs senior out thousands as belongings held 'hostage'

South Florida moving scam leaves Palm Springs senior out thousands as belongings held 'hostage'
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US Steel restarts battery involved in Clairton Plant explosion

US Steel restarts battery involved in Clairton Plant explosion

US Steel restarts battery involved in Clairton Plant explosion
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Missouri, Kansas ranchers react to President Trump’s potential Argentina beef deal

Missouri, Kansas ranchers react to President Trump’s potential Argentina beef deal

Missouri, Kansas ranchers react to President Trump’s potential Argentina beef deal
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Beyond Meat expects to post quarterly revenue above estimates amid short squeeze frenzy

Beyond Meat said on Friday it expects about $70 million in third-quarter revenue, above analysts' estimates, as the faux meat maker's heavily shorted stock rose about 10% in premarket

Beyond Meat expects to post quarterly revenue above estimates amid short squeeze frenzy
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US retirees to receive 2.8% Social Security increase in 2026

More than 75 million Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will see their monthly payments rise 2.8% in 2026, accelerating from the prior year's

US retirees to receive 2.8% Social Security increase in 2026
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US consumer prices increase less than expected in September

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in September, preserving market expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its policy meeting next week. 

US consumer prices increase less than expected in September
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U.S. equity funds see strong inflows as earnings optimism boost risk appetite

U.S. equity funds saw robust inflows in the week through October 22 bolstered by optimism over a broadly upbeat quarterly earnings season so far.

U.S. equity funds see strong inflows as earnings optimism boost risk appetite
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US business activity regains speed in October; sentiment deteriorates

U.S. business activity picked up in October, but a deterioration in the economic outlook blamed on the Trump administration's protectionist trade policy limited

US business activity regains speed in October; sentiment deteriorates
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Fed seen headed for more rate cuts as inflation undershoots expectations

The Federal Reserve will likely deliver quarter-point interest rate cuts at each of its next three meetings, traders bet on Friday after a U.S. government report showed consumer inflation

Fed seen headed for more rate cuts as inflation undershoots expectations
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Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams

Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader

Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
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General Dynamics beats results estimates on strong business jet deliveries

General Dynamics on Friday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue, driven by strong business jet deliveries as affluent customers continued to

General Dynamics beats results estimates on strong business jet deliveries
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Pressure grows on Europe to act on Chinese import surge

A century-old tyre retreading firm based in a small town

Pressure grows on Europe to act on Chinese import surge
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Intel shares jump as investments, cost cuts catapult turnaround efforts

Intel shares surged as much as 7.8% in early trading on Friday, hitting an 18-month high, as investors rallied behind CEO Lip-Bu Tan's aggressive cost-cutting measures that

Intel shares jump as investments, cost cuts catapult turnaround efforts
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Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours

Alaska Airlines says its operations have resumed after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours
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Nigeria's Tinubu replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs in a sweeping overhaul of the country's military leadership, the presidency said on Friday, as part of

Nigeria's Tinubu replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up
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JPMorgan poaches investment bankers from Goldman, Deutsche in expansion of business services group

JPMorgan Chase & Co has poached three senior investment bankers from Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs to expand the team that

JPMorgan poaches investment bankers from Goldman, Deutsche in expansion of business services group
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Ivory Coast's Ouattara seeks fourth term on economic record, critics decry 'coronation'

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term on Saturday, vowing to build on nearly a decade and a half of consistent growth while critics

Ivory Coast's Ouattara seeks fourth term on economic record, critics decry 'coronation'
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Flowers bring beauty, life and opportunity to one Chicago neighborhood

Flowers bring beauty, life and opportunity to one Chicago neighborhood

Flowers bring beauty, life and opportunity to one Chicago neighborhood
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From crypto billionaires to cabinet members: What to know about the donors paying for Trump’s ballroom

From crypto billionaires to cabinet members: What to know about the donors paying for Trump’s ballroom

From crypto billionaires to cabinet members: What to know about the donors paying for Trump’s ballroom
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Brazil's Lula open to discussing tariffs, Venezuela with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he is willing to discuss a wide range of topics with U.S.

Brazil's Lula open to discussing tariffs, Venezuela with Trump
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Bank of Canada to cut interest rate once more on October 29, say economists: Reuters poll 

The Bank of Canada will reduce its overnight interest rate by 25 basis points on October 29 for a second consecutive time to support a weak economy under threat

Bank of Canada to cut interest rate once more on October 29, say economists: Reuters poll 
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UK tax options for finance minister Reeves in November budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to raise tens of billions of pounds in taxes in her budget on November 26 to stay on track to meet her fiscal targets and avoid a

UK tax options for finance minister Reeves in November budget
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Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in September

Brazil's current account deficit reached $9.77 billion in September, wider than the $7.75 billion shortfall forecast by economists in a Reuters poll, central bank figures released

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in September
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Global equity fund inflows surge as US-China trade tensions ease

Global equity funds attracted the largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week through October 22 as signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and China, and strong

Global equity fund inflows surge as US-China trade tensions ease
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Canada's Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce US dependence

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North

Canada's Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce US dependence
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by 'symbolic' 50 bps after new US oil sanctions

The Russian central bank cut its interest rate by 50 basis points to 16.5% at a board meeting on Friday, its first since the government

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 'symbolic' 50 bps after new US oil sanctions
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Russia's Nabiullina and her deputy on future rate decisions, oil prices, impact of sanctions

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a news conference on Friday after the central bank cut its interest rate by 50 basis points

Russia's Nabiullina and her deputy on future rate decisions, oil prices, impact of sanctions
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Hoka-parent Deckers sinks on tariff woes, economic uncertainty

Shares of Deckers Outdoor fell 14.5% on Friday after the footwear maker's downbeat annual sales forecast, as economic uncertainty and tariff costs dent demand for its shoes in the U.S.

Hoka-parent Deckers sinks on tariff woes, economic uncertainty
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Reagan 1987 address was defence of free but fair trade

The 1987 radio address by the former U.S.

Reagan 1987 address was defence of free but fair trade
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France's Socialists threaten to oust government amid fraught budget talks

France's Socialists have threatened to topple the government by Monday if their budget conditions are not met, saying on Friday they would

France's Socialists threaten to oust government amid fraught budget talks
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US firms grapple with economic divide as lower income struggles mount

U.S. companies across industries are feeling the squeeze from the deepening split between lower-income and affluent consumers as tariffs pile on more

US firms grapple with economic divide as lower income struggles mount
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Signify dims sales forecast as soft US demand hits professional lighting unit

Signify, the world's biggest lights maker, reported a steeper than expected 8.4% drop in third-quarter sales and lowered its full-year guidance on Friday

Signify dims sales forecast as soft US demand hits professional lighting unit
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Novo Nordisk's new chairman has 'carte blanche' after board clear-out

A boardroom shake-up at Novo Nordisk has handed unprecedented power to its top shareholder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation,

Novo Nordisk's new chairman has 'carte blanche' after board clear-out
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UK economy shows signs of resilience ahead of expected tax-hike budget

British businesses might be at a turning point and consumers unexpectedly increased their spending last month, data showed on Friday, adding

UK economy shows signs of resilience ahead of expected tax-hike budget
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How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to the legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars a year, even as it recognized that the decision was controversial

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting
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Procter & Gamble fiscal 1Q results top Street, sees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026

Procter & Gamble fiscal first-quarter performance managed to top Wall Street’s view and the consumer products maker now foresees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026

Procter & Gamble fiscal 1Q results top Street, sees less of an impact from tariffs for fiscal 2026
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Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations

It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations for how to seek support.

Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
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In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers

In some of the most agriculturally rich regions in the U.S., researchers from San Diego State University are working to understand how climate change is impacting heat in rural areas and the farmworkers who toil in them

In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers
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Social Security benefits will inch up 2.8% in 2026

Social Security benefits will inch up 2.8% in 2026

Social Security benefits will inch up 2.8% in 2026
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Tinder owner Match says Apple fee will stifle growth in India

An Apple fee of up to 30% in India will over time stifle revenues for Match, the owner of dating app Tinder, it said in its submission to the Indian antitrust body

Tinder owner Match says Apple fee will stifle growth in India
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Tariff Man turns terminator

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!

Tariff Man turns terminator
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Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners

Every Wednesday, 89-year-old Olga Beatriz Gonzalez eats a simple breakfast, picks up donations of bread and vegetables for the soup kitchen she runs from her

Retirees on the edge: Argentina's protesting pensioners
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Czech 2026 deficit target can stay unchanged to pass budget quickly, poll winner says

Czech populist party ANO, on track to form the next government after winning an election this month, said on Friday it could keep the outgoing cabinet's proposed 2026 deficit target

Czech 2026 deficit target can stay unchanged to pass budget quickly, poll winner says
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Staff shortages shutting two Canadian airport control towers periodically, memo says

A shortfall of air traffic controllers in Canada is at times forcing airport towers at Kelowna and Winnipeg airports to close when the one controller on duty

Staff shortages shutting two Canadian airport control towers periodically, memo says
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Cost-of-living worries haunt Americans ahead of midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans are worried about the cost of basic needs including healthcare, food, housing and energy, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, suggesting those

Cost-of-living worries haunt Americans ahead of midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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US inflation is back at 3%

US inflation is back at 3%

US inflation is back at 3%
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China vows to raise household consumption 'significantly'

China will increase the proportion of government investment for people's livelihoods and raise the percentage of household consumption of GDP "significantly" over the next five

China vows to raise household consumption 'significantly'
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What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about
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Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research

Relying on flexible labor arrangements does not provide lasting financial benefits for nonprofits, making them more of a Band-Aid than a cure.

Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research
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Hobbled by US tariffs, carpet weavers in India's Kashmir struggle to stay afloat

Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35

Hobbled by US tariffs, carpet weavers in India's Kashmir struggle to stay afloat
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Hedge funds boost AI tech bets to highest since 2016, Goldman Sachs says

Hedge funds' exposure to artificial intelligence-related tech hardware reached its highest in October since Goldman Sachs started tracking the data in 2016, the U.S

Hedge funds boost AI tech bets to highest since 2016, Goldman Sachs says
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Kremlin says Russia is analysing latest sanctions, will act in its own interests

Russia is analysing the latest Western sanctions, and will act according to its interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Kremlin says Russia is analysing latest sanctions, will act in its own interests
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US blocks WTO proposal to fill Appellate Body vacancies for 91st time, says trade official

The United States has again declined to agree to a proposal from 130 World Trade Organization members to start the selection process to fill vacancies on the WTO's Appellate Body, a

US blocks WTO proposal to fill Appellate Body vacancies for 91st time, says trade official
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Hungary working on how to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies -PM Orban

Hungary is working on finding a way to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, without giving details but giving no

Hungary working on how to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies -PM Orban
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Tanzania's first female president has defied early hopes that she would ease repression

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who rose from the vice presidency to become the country’s first female leader in 2021, is seeking her first elected term in office in a vote set for Oct. 29

Tanzania's first female president has defied early hopes that she would ease repression
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Mexico hands suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to US authorities, minister says

Mexico hands suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to US authorities, minister says

Mexico hands suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin over to US authorities, minister says
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What’s at stake as US and China trade negotiators meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

What’s at stake as US and China trade negotiators meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

What’s at stake as US and China trade negotiators meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Indonesia's rate cuts aren't working as banks hold line, firms baulk

Indonesia's central bank paused its aggressive rate-cutting campaign this week, to focus instead on getting banks to lower loan costs.

Indonesia's rate cuts aren't working as banks hold line, firms baulk
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China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit South Korea from October 30 to November 1 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Friday,

China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit
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Top banker says Russia needs millions of skilled migrants to boost growth

Russia will need to attract millions of skilled migrants to achieve an economic growth rate of at least 3.2% and sustain its economy, the country's top banker and longtime ally of

Top banker says Russia needs millions of skilled migrants to boost growth
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West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks

Afaf Abu Alia had woken early on October 19 to join her grandchildren picking olives near the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, when she heard a woman

West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks
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Georgian ex-PM and former ally of country's richest man charged with money laundering

Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili was charged on Friday with large-scale money laundering, the first time a senior figure from the governing elite

Georgian ex-PM and former ally of country's richest man charged with money laundering
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Japan's new premier pledges early boost to defence spending, 'proactive' fiscal policy

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Friday to accelerate a defence spending target by two years, as her government pursues proactive fiscal

Japan's new premier pledges early boost to defence spending, 'proactive' fiscal policy
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Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy

Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy

Looking to speed up building network of migrant detention centers, Trump administration turns to the US Navy
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Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'

Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system

Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'
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Euro zone business activity growth accelerates as demand jumps, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity unexpectedly grew at a faster pace in October as companies received new orders at the quickest rate in 2-1/2 years, suggesting the

Euro zone business activity growth accelerates as demand jumps, PMI shows
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Why are corn and soybeans at the heart of India-U.S. trade talks?

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Why are corn and soybeans at the heart of India-U.S. trade talks?
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Here’s who’s getting paid — and who isn’t — during the federal government shutdown

Here’s who’s getting paid — and who isn’t — during the federal government shutdown

Here’s who’s getting paid — and who isn’t — during the federal government shutdown
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ANZ's former CEO says bank was justified in sacking trader

Former Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Chief Executive Shayne Elliott said on Friday the bank was justified in sacking a former trader accused of breaking

ANZ's former CEO says bank was justified in sacking trader
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Swiss president strikes cautious note on prospects for US tariff deal in 2025

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter declined to say whether her country could this year strike a deal on tariffs with U.S.

Swiss president strikes cautious note on prospects for US tariff deal in 2025
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ASEAN to host Trump at summit as US and China seek to avert trade war escalation

The bloc of Southeast Asian nations will host world leaders at a summit this weekend that will run alongside pivotal trade talks between the United States and

ASEAN to host Trump at summit as US and China seek to avert trade war escalation
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UK inflation expectations rise to highest since April, Citi/YouGov survey shows

The British public's expectations for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 4.2% in October, the highest since April, a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank Citi showed on

UK inflation expectations rise to highest since April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
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Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom

Investors are bracing for a renewed round of Argentine currency and bond market swings, as this Sunday's midterm elections

Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom
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Gold funds saw record weekly inflow as prices surged

Gold funds received their largest weekly inflow on record in the week to Wednesday, Bank of America Global Research said in a note citing EPFR data, a week in which the precious

Gold funds saw record weekly inflow as prices surged
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Greece names Chevron, Helleniq Energy consortium as preferred bidder for offshore gas search

Greece has named a consortium of U.S. oil major Chevron and Helleniq Energy, the country's biggest oil refiner, as preferred bidder for gas exploration in southern offshore blocks,

Greece names Chevron, Helleniq Energy consortium as preferred bidder for offshore gas search
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French business activity contracts more than expected in October, PMI shows

French business activity declined faster than expected in October, a survey showed on Friday, as demand for goods and services in the euro zone's second-biggest economy weakened

French business activity contracts more than expected in October, PMI shows
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Spain's unemployment rate rises in Q3 as more people look for job

Spain's unemployment rate rose to 10.45% in the third quarter of 2025 even as the number of people with jobs rose to a new record, data from the National Statistics Institute showed on

Spain's unemployment rate rises in Q3 as more people look for job
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UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales

Britain's ruling Labour Party suffered a heavy electoral defeat on Friday in Wales, a traditional stronghold, in a result that highlights the threat posed by the Reform UK party, as

UK Labour Party suffers landmark defeat in Wales
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German business activity surges to two-year-plus high in October, PMI shows

Germany's private sector recorded its strongest growth in nearly two-and-a-half years in October, buoyed by a robust rise in services activity, a survey showed on Friday.

German business activity surges to two-year-plus high in October, PMI shows
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Thailand expects to hold election on March 29, senior government official says

The likely date for a general election in Thailand is March 29, a senior government official told Reuters on Friday after Prime

Thailand expects to hold election on March 29, senior government official says
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White House warns government shutdown could lead to holiday travel meltdown

The Trump administration and Republican leaders in Congress on Thursday warned that flight disruptions will increase as a government shutdown enters its 23rd

White House warns government shutdown could lead to holiday travel meltdown
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Safran hikes forecasts after strong quarter for jet engine services

French aerospace group Safran raised full-year forecasts on Friday as it reported higher-than-expected third-quarter revenues, led by its core jet engine division.

Safran hikes forecasts after strong quarter for jet engine services
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Japan's Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's new hardline coalition partner unshackles her security ambitions and gives U.S.

Japan's Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit
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Sika posts lower nine-month sales, plans up to 1,500 job cuts

Swiss industrial and construction chemicals maker Sika reported a drop in nine-month sales on Friday and said it would implement structural changes in its persistently

Sika posts lower nine-month sales, plans up to 1,500 job cuts
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German mothers earn 30,000 euros less than women without children, study shows

The loss of income for women after the birth of their first child is significantly greater in Germany than previously assumed, according to a study by the Leibniz Centre for European

German mothers earn 30,000 euros less than women without children, study shows
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Porsche's new CEO will inherit old problems

Porsche's outgoing CEO Oliver Blume has one more quarterly report to deliver on Friday before his decade-long tenure

Porsche's new CEO will inherit old problems
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Gold and iPhones give surprise boost to UK retail in September

British retail sales unexpectedly rose 0.5% in September, giving a lift to broader growth after a boost from tech sales - including Apple's new iPhone models - and

Gold and iPhones give surprise boost to UK retail in September
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India's private sector activity eases to five-month low in October, PMI shows

Growth in India’s private sector eased to a five-month low in October as weaker demand and rising output prices weighed on business optimism, a survey showed

India's private sector activity eases to five-month low in October, PMI shows
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Bank of Japan to consider best timing for next rate hike

The Bank of Japan is likely to debate next week whether conditions are ripe to resume rate hikes as worries about a tariff-induced recession ease, though political

Bank of Japan to consider best timing for next rate hike
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Spotlight on CPI before APEC whirlwind

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Friday brings a moment of calm before the storm. A host of summits, earnings and central bank events loom next week.

Spotlight on CPI before APEC whirlwind
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Investors use dotcom era playbook to dodge AI bubble risks

Major investors, spooked by AI exuberance yet wary of betting against it, are shifting from hyped-up stocks into potential next-in-line winners, reviving a strategy

Investors use dotcom era playbook to dodge AI bubble risks
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Blackstone to invest $705 million in India's Federal Bank to become largest shareholder

Blackstone will invest about $705 million in India's Federal Bank for a 9.9% stake, the private lender said on Friday, adding to the growing list of large deals by marquee investors.

Blackstone to invest $705 million in India's Federal Bank to become largest shareholder
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pakistan's central bank likely to hold rate at 11% on cautious inflation outlook: Reuters poll

Pakistan's central bank is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, a Reuters poll showed, as analysts said flood-driven food inflation and

Pakistan's central bank likely to hold rate at 11% on cautious inflation outlook: Reuters poll
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Trump, Xi to make state visits to South Korea next week, Seoul security adviser says

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Trump, Xi to make state visits to South Korea next week, Seoul security adviser says
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China monetary policy framework to remain same amid AI impact, central bank adviser says

China's monetary policy framework will stay the same as long as the goal remains price stability, Huang Yiping, an adviser to the central bank and a professor at Peking University,

China monetary policy framework to remain same amid AI impact, central bank adviser says
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IMF urges Asia to cut trade barriers to beat US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Friday urged Asia to lower non-tariff barriers and integrate regional trade to reduce its vulnerability to U.S. tariffs and global

IMF urges Asia to cut trade barriers to beat US tariffs
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Reversal of weak dollar may test Asia's resilience to tariffs, IMF says

Asia may see its resilience to U.S. tariffs challenged if a rally in the dollar and a rebound in low interest rates lead to tighter financial conditions, a senior

Reversal of weak dollar may test Asia's resilience to tariffs, IMF says
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Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean, killing an elderly man in Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa is lumbering through the Caribbean Sea and bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and the southern part of the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through the Caribbean, killing an elderly man in Haiti
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Alaska Air cuts annual profit forecast on higher fuel costs

Alaska Air Group lowered its 2025 profit forecast on Thursday as higher fuel costs and operational challenges, including adverse weather, weighed

Alaska Air cuts annual profit forecast on higher fuel costs
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Japan's factory activity hits 19-month-low in October, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing sector contracted in October at the fastest pace in 19 months due to a sharper decline in new orders, a private-sector survey showed on Friday.

Japan's factory activity hits 19-month-low in October, PMI shows
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South Korea's economy grew modestly in Q3 as exports, consumption stay resilient: Reuters poll

South Korea's economy grew at a modest pace last quarter, supported by strong exports and a pickup in household consumption as government measures helped

South Korea's economy grew modestly in Q3 as exports, consumption stay resilient: Reuters poll
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US warns it could force some Pennsylvania rail cars out of service

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US warns it could force some Pennsylvania rail cars out of service
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Louisiana jury awards more than $40 million to family of man who died in privately-run jail

A federal jury found a private corrections company running a Louisiana jail liable for the 2015 death of a man who died of head injuries he sustained while in custody and awarded the family more than $40 million in damages

Louisiana jury awards more than $40 million to family of man who died in privately-run jail
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NY AG Letitia James to ask for her case to be dismissed due to appointment of Lindsey Halligan

NY AG Letitia James to ask for her case to be dismissed due to appointment of Lindsey Halligan

NY AG Letitia James to ask for her case to be dismissed due to appointment of Lindsey Halligan
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Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians have filled the streets of Budapest in competing demonstrations

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test
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Canada cuts tariff relief on some US cars due to Stellantis, GM ending some Canadian production

An official says the Canadian government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff free after the automakers ended some production in Canada

Canada cuts tariff relief on some US cars due to Stellantis, GM ending some Canadian production
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US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased last week, economists estimated on Thursday, and more people were collecting

US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate
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Australia's Sunrise Energy signs five-year scandium option with Lockheed Martin, shares jump

Australia's Sunrise Energy Metals said on Friday it has granted U.S. defence contractor Lockheed Martin an option to purchase up to 15 tonnes of scandium oxide produced over five years from

Australia's Sunrise Energy signs five-year scandium option with Lockheed Martin, shares jump
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UK consumer sentiment rises to joint-highest since August 2024

British consumer sentiment rose in October to its joint-highest level since August 2024 as shoppers took advantage

UK consumer sentiment rises to joint-highest since August 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Rivian agrees to pay $250 million to settle IPO fraud lawsuit

Rivian has agreed to settle a 2022 class-action lawsuit by paying $250 million to some shareholders who had alleged the electric vehicle

Rivian agrees to pay $250 million to settle IPO fraud lawsuit
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Australia to consider modernising interbank settlement system

Australia's central bank will consider from next year how to modernise the interbank settlement system that handles about A$300 billion ($194.94 billion) of daily transactions and is

Australia to consider modernising interbank settlement system
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Japan's core inflation accelerates in September, stays above BOJ target

Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.9% year-on-year in September, data showed on Friday, staying above the central bank's 2% target and keeping alive expectations of a

Japan's core inflation accelerates in September, stays above BOJ target
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Canada caps how many US-made vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free

Canada has sharply reduced tariff-free import quotas for General Motors and Stellantis, citing their decisions to scale back manufacturing in the country, the country's Department of

Canada caps how many US-made vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free
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In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear

President Donald Trump will be in Japan and South Korea next week and he's expected to promote an epic windfall in investments for U.S. factories and projects

In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop", state media KCNA reported on Friday. 

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'
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Boeing union sets October 26 vote on contract offer for 3,200 striking workers

A union representing over 3,200 striking workers at Boeing said on Thursday that its members will vote on October 26 on an existing contract offer from the company with minor modifications.

Boeing union sets October 26 vote on contract offer for 3,200 striking workers
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FAA delays more flights in New York, Houston and Washington

Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying travel at airports in New York, Washington, Newark and Houston, the Federal Aviation Administration said late

FAA delays more flights in New York, Houston and Washington
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Target to cut 1,800 corporate roles in turnaround effort

Target is cutting around 1,800 corporate roles in its first major layoff in around a decade as the retailer looks to reverse years of stagnant sales and simplify its operations.

Target to cut 1,800 corporate roles in turnaround effort
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Apple begins shipping AI servers from Houston factory 

Apple has started shipping artificial intelligence servers built in a factory in Houston, it said on Thursday, part of the company's plans to invest $600

Apple begins shipping AI servers from Houston factory 
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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure
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Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment

Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on
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EU pledges financial aid to Ukraine but demurs on Russian assets plan

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to meet Ukraine's pressing financial needs for the next two years but stopped short of explicitly endorsing the use of Russian frozen assets to give

EU pledges financial aid to Ukraine but demurs on Russian assets plan
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Trump's ballroom funded by America's biggest companies and wealthy individuals

Many wealthy individuals and large U.S. tech, cryptocurrency, energy and defense corporations have donated to pay for the construction of a $300 million ballroom commissioned by

Trump's ballroom funded by America's biggest companies and wealthy individuals
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Trading Day: US-China detente, oil surges

U.S. and world stocks rose on Thursday, boosted by a cooling in U.S.-China trade tensions, while oil prices rocketed 5% after Washington sanctioned two

Trading Day: US-China detente, oil surges
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ConocoPhillips to lay off Canada employees in November, company memo shows

U.S. oil company ConocoPhillips is laying off employees at its Canadian operations, according to three sources

ConocoPhillips to lay off Canada employees in November, company memo shows
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Applied Materials to lay off 4% of workforce to simplify operations

Applied Materials will cut about 4% of its workforce, or roughly 1,400 jobs, to streamline operations, the chip equipment maker said on Thursday as tighter U.S. export controls on

Applied Materials to lay off 4% of workforce to simplify operations
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Data center firm Equinix expands in Brazil, sees it as a priority market, director says

U.S. data center operator Equinix is expanding its operations in Brazil, which the firm sees as a priority market, its managing director for Latin America Eduardo Zago said

Data center firm Equinix expands in Brazil, sees it as a priority market, director says
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AI data centre startup Crusoe raising $1.38 billion in latest funding round

AI data centre startup Crusoe is raising $1.38 billion at a valuation of about $10 billion from an anticipated Series E funding round, the Denver-based company said on Thursday The

AI data centre startup Crusoe raising $1.38 billion in latest funding round
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Baker Hughes beats profit estimates on strong industrial and energy tech demand

Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit, driven by strength in its industrial and energy technology (IET) business.

Baker Hughes beats profit estimates on strong industrial and energy tech demand
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Oil jumps after Russia sanctions; stocks add to gains as Trump-Xi meeting confirmed

Oil prices surged more than 5% to a two-week high on Thursday after Washington imposed sanctions on major Russian companies over the Ukraine war, while

Oil jumps after Russia sanctions; stocks add to gains as Trump-Xi meeting confirmed
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Norfolk Southern beats quarterly profit on strong merchandise volumes

U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, aided by strong volumes in its merchandise segment in its first

Norfolk Southern beats quarterly profit on strong merchandise volumes
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Rivian to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire

Rivian Automotive is laying off 4.5% of its workforce, or over 600 employees, an internal email showed on Thursday, as the electric-vehicle maker contends

Rivian to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire
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Anthropic to use Google's AI chips worth tens of billions to train Claude chatbot

Anthropic is expanding its deal with Google to use as many as one million of the tech giant's artificial intelligence chips, worth tens of billions of dollars, as the startup races to

Anthropic to use Google's AI chips worth tens of billions to train Claude chatbot
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EU vows financial backing for Kyiv, holds off on frozen assets plan

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to meet Ukraine's "pressing financial needs" for the next two years but stopped short of

EU vows financial backing for Kyiv, holds off on frozen assets plan
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Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin remained defiant on Thursday after U.S.

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine
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Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates, warns of lower cash flow ahead

Newmont beat third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as record-high gold prices helped offset its weaker production, but warned that fourth-quarter free cash flow would

Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates, warns of lower cash flow ahead
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Intel beats third-quarter profit estimates as cost cuts, investments pay off

By Arsheeya Bajwa, Max A.

Intel beats third-quarter profit estimates as cost cuts, investments pay off
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NBA's return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, marking the most-watched October opening night in 15 years

NBA's return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years
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Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern report solid profits as they make their case for their merger

Both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern delivered solid profits Thursday as the railroads continued to make the case for their proposed merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern report solid profits as they make their case for their merger
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Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia

The European Union has heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new punitive measures the previous day against the Russian oil industry

Putin deplores US sanctions as 'unfriendly' while EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia
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USPS workers accused of stealing Menards rebates from mail

USPS workers accused of stealing Menards rebates from mail

USPS workers accused of stealing Menards rebates from mail
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Mexican ag minister to discuss with US counterpart opening border to cattle amid screwworm outbreak

Mexico's agriculture minister will travel to Washington next week with the aim of reaching an agreement on the reopening of the border to Mexican cattle amid an outbreak of the

Mexican ag minister to discuss with US counterpart opening border to cattle amid screwworm outbreak
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UK's Reeves weighing income tax rise to tackle deficit, The Guardian reports

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax in next month's budget to help reduce a multibillion-pound deficit, The Guardian reported on Thursday, citing

UK's Reeves weighing income tax rise to tackle deficit, The Guardian reports
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M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine

The M23 armed group on Thursday denied accusations that its fighters had looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion from Twangiza Mining's gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic

M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine
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Coca-Cola to incur $1 billion charge for African bottling stake sale

Coca-Cola expects to take an impairment charge of about $1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025 related to the sale of a part of its interest in bottling operations in Africa, the

Coca-Cola to incur $1 billion charge for African bottling stake sale
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Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels

A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice’s time as West Virginia’s governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate

Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels
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Trump says report of US sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela was false

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a report on the United States sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela to increase military pressure was false.

Trump says report of US sending B-1 bombers near Venezuela was false
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American Airlines lifts 2025 profit forecast as capacity cuts aid fares

American Airlines raised its 2025 profit forecast on Thursday, signaling that industry-wide capacity cuts following a demand slump earlier this year had begun to yield

American Airlines lifts 2025 profit forecast as capacity cuts aid fares
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US reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas development

The Trump administration on Thursday announced a series of steps to open up Alaskan wilderness to energy and infrastructure development, including by allowing oil and gas

US reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas development
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Ford lowers annual guidance, citing fire at supplier's aluminum plant

Ford Motor cut its profit guidance on Thursday, citing fallout from a fire at a critical aluminum supplier that will crimp production of some of its

Ford lowers annual guidance, citing fire at supplier's aluminum plant
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Target will lay off around 1,000 employees

Target will lay off around 1,000 employees

Target will lay off around 1,000 employees
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Intel posts profit even as it struggles to regain market share

Intel posted profits in the latest quarter as the one-time America technology icon struggles to regain market share

Intel posts profit even as it struggles to regain market share
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States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

A federal food aid program that helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
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EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assets

European Union leaders have ordered the bloc’s executive branch to come up with options for meeting Ukraine’s pressing economic and military needs over the next two years

EU leaders agree to future Ukraine funds but make little headway on a plan to use Russia's assets
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Mexican president says US players involved in fuel smuggling

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that U.S. individuals are involved in smuggling fuel into the country, following a

Mexican president says US players involved in fuel smuggling
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Canada is hoping for a Carney-Xi meeting in Asia next week, says Canadian official

Canada hopes that Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in South Korea next week, a senior Canadian government official told

Canada is hoping for a Carney-Xi meeting in Asia next week, says Canadian official
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Wall Street's bumper year to boost tax collections, NY state comptroller says

Wall Street is on track for another bumper year, with its profit from securities trading and underwriting expected to exceed $60 billion, the Office of the New York State Comptroller said

Wall Street's bumper year to boost tax collections, NY state comptroller says
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Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain food aid for state residents as a three-week-long U.S. government

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown
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Argentina President Milei to meet JPMorgan CEO Dimon this week

Argentine President Javier Milei will meet with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in Buenos Aires this week, according to three sources familiar with

Argentina President Milei to meet JPMorgan CEO Dimon this week
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Amazon loses second vice president in devices division this month

A fifteen-year veteran of Amazon’s devices division who had a hand in developing many of the most recognizable gadgets is leaving the company at the end of

Amazon loses second vice president in devices division this month
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China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say

Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil,

China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say
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Oil surges 5% after US sanctions Russian firms Rosneft, Lukoil

Oil prices surged around 5% to a two-week high on Thursday after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over Moscow's war in

Oil surges 5% after US sanctions Russian firms Rosneft, Lukoil
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US mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation

The United States is considering a proposal for humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza that would replace the controversial U.S.-backed Gaza

US mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation
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Argentina's crucial midterms are on Sunday. What would a Milei victory look like?

Argentines vote on Sunday in a midterm election that has emerged as a referendum on the deep austerity policies of President Javier Milei, and follows a

Argentina's crucial midterms are on Sunday. What would a Milei victory look like?
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Yen slides as traders eye new US sanctions, CPI data

The dollar drifted higher against the yen on Thursday as traders waited for the delayed release of U.S. consumer inflation data on Friday and weighed fresh U.S.

Yen slides as traders eye new US sanctions, CPI data
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Putin says Russia will never bow to US pressure, warns on missiles

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would never bow to pressure from the United States or any other foreign power, and cautioned

Putin says Russia will never bow to US pressure, warns on missiles
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NioCorp, Lockheed partner on Pentagon‑funded scandium alloy work

Rare earths miner NioCorp said on Thursday it is working with U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin to develop a scandium and aluminum alloy for use in military equipment as part of a

NioCorp, Lockheed partner on Pentagon‑funded scandium alloy work
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Colombia's Petro says US cut in military funding could pose problems

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday that a suspension of aid from the United States would mean nothing to his country but that changes to

Colombia's Petro says US cut in military funding could pose problems
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Wall St ends higher amid mixed earnings, Trump-Xi meeting confirmed

Wall Street advanced on Thursday as investors mulled a mixed batch of corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical concerns.

Wall St ends higher amid mixed earnings, Trump-Xi meeting confirmed
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How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talks

Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping

How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talks
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Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week

Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
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Owners of utility-focused Conservice exploring sale at valuation as high as $5 billion, sources say

Advent International and TA Associates are exploring the sale of utility management and billing company Conservice that could value it at between $4.5 billion and $5

Owners of utility-focused Conservice exploring sale at valuation as high as $5 billion, sources say
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Canada will not allow unfair US access to markets if trade talks fail, says Carney

Canada will not allow unfair U.S. access to its markets if talks on various trade deals with Washington ultimately fail, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Thursday. U.S.

Canada will not allow unfair US access to markets if trade talks fail, says Carney
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US to probe China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal, New York Times reports

The U.S. is preparing to investigate China's adherence to the terms of a trade deal signed during President Donald Trump's first term, the New York Times reported on Thursday

US to probe China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal, New York Times reports
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Valero Energy beats third-quarter profit estimates on stronger margins

U.S. refiner Valero Energy, kicking off the earnings season for refiners, posted better-than-expected third-quarter results on Thursday as refining margins remained supported

Valero Energy beats third-quarter profit estimates on stronger margins
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MercadoLibre to sell products of Brazil rival Casas Bahia under new partnership

E-commerce firm MercadoLibre will start to sell Brazilian retailer Casas Bahia's products on its platform in November under a new long-term commercial partnership,

MercadoLibre to sell products of Brazil rival Casas Bahia under new partnership
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Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves, rising tension

Just a month after U.S.

Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves, rising tension
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Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes

Oil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine

Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes
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US mayors urge USDA to fund November food benefits amid shutdown

A group representing mayors of more than 1,000 U.S. cities has urged the Agriculture Department to use emergency funds to pay for food assistance benefits

US mayors urge USDA to fund November food benefits amid shutdown
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Musk's rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday

Elon Musk literally left a government job with a black eye, has seen profits at his car company sink and must worry about federal regulators disrupting his plans to unleash a fleet of driverless taxis on America's roads in the next few years

Musk's rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday
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Wedding etiquette includes being mindful of how much it costs guests to attend

Weddings are meant to be celebrations of love

Wedding etiquette includes being mindful of how much it costs guests to attend
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Trump’s Argentina beef deal angers America’s struggling farmers: ‘You’re selling us out’

Trump’s Argentina beef deal angers America’s struggling farmers: ‘You’re selling us out’

Trump’s Argentina beef deal angers America’s struggling farmers: ‘You’re selling us out’
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OPEC ready to raise oil output if required after US sanctions on Russia, Kuwaiti minister says

OPEC is ready to raise production by rolling back its oil output cuts further if required to address market shortfalls after the United States imposed new sanctions on Russian oil

OPEC ready to raise oil output if required after US sanctions on Russia, Kuwaiti minister says
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Mexico hopes to eradicate screwworm with new sterile fly plant

Deep in the humid lowlands of southern Mexico, engineers, veterinarians and entomologists are racing to repurpose a plant that will play a pivotal role in

Mexico hopes to eradicate screwworm with new sterile fly plant
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Pope Leo decries 'grave crime' of mistreatment of immigrants

Pope Leo decried mistreatment of immigrants as a "grave crime" on Thursday, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants weeks after criticizing U.S.

Pope Leo decries 'grave crime' of mistreatment of immigrants
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Europe's STOXX 600 closes at record high on energy boost, earnings in focus

The STOXX 600 index closed at a record high on Thursday, led by gains in energy stocks after the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russia, while investors

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at record high on energy boost, earnings in focus
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Oil futures return to structure signalling tight supply on Russia sanctions

The prompt Brent crude futures contract on Thursday returned to trading at a premium to the six-month contract after new U.S. sanctions on Russia revived concern of a

Oil futures return to structure signalling tight supply on Russia sanctions
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US existing home sales hit 7-month high; affordability remains a challenge

U.S. existing home sales increased to a seven-month high in September, but economic uncertainty and a stalled labor market could limit an anticipated boost from

US existing home sales hit 7-month high; affordability remains a challenge
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Air Canada bets on new US-bound business routes from Toronto, despite trade tensions

Air Canada is betting on business travel to support an expansion of service from Toronto's downtown airport, with new routes to the United

Air Canada bets on new US-bound business routes from Toronto, despite trade tensions
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Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over app store commissions

Apple abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions, a London tribunal ruled on Thursday, in a blow which could leave the U.S. tech company

Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over app store commissions
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EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions

The European Union adopted its 19th package of Russia sanctions on Thursday, banning Russian liquefied natural gas imports and targeting entities ranging from

EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions
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Hungary's Orban seeks to boost support, opposition holds rival rally on 1956 anniversary

Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday accused the European Union of wanting to impose a "puppet" government on Hungary and

Hungary's Orban seeks to boost support, opposition holds rival rally on 1956 anniversary
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Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, dropping to its lowest level in more than a year

Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
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A tiny light in an economic data blackout is about to shine through the shutdown for a brief moment

A tiny light in an economic data blackout is about to shine through the shutdown for a brief moment

A tiny light in an economic data blackout is about to shine through the shutdown for a brief moment
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Ukraine keeps key rate on hold, cuts growth forecast amid energy challenges

Ukraine's central bank kept its key policy rate unchanged at 15.5% on Thursday and cut its growth forecast for this year, with Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

Ukraine keeps key rate on hold, cuts growth forecast amid energy challenges
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US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on

By Leah Douglas and P.J.

US states warn food aid benefits will halt if federal shutdown drags on
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Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has set January 19-25 as the dates for its five-yearly congress to define the country's main strategies and policies, state media reported on Thursday

Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -14.2 in October

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 0.7 points in October from the September number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -14.2 in October
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WPP cuts out the agency to help brands create their own ads with AI

British ad group WPP said on Thursday it was letting brands access its AI-powered marketing platform to plan, create and publish their own campaigns.

WPP cuts out the agency to help brands create their own ads with AI
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Ivory Coast's mining boom faces test as Ouattara seeks fourth term

Ivory Coast's fast-growing mining sector is bracing for potential disruption ahead of a tense presidential vote on Saturday, with President Alassane

Ivory Coast's mining boom faces test as Ouattara seeks fourth term
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Lazard profit beats estimates on dealmaking revival

Lazard sailed past estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday as dealmaking picked up, mirroring gains at larger Wall Street rivals.

Lazard profit beats estimates on dealmaking revival
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Beyond Meat short interest surges past 100% of public shares, Ortex data shows

Short interest in shares of plant-based meat seller Beyond Meat surged more than 100% of its publicly available shares, Ortex data showed on Thursday.

Beyond Meat short interest surges past 100% of public shares, Ortex data shows
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Honeywell lifts 2025 profit outlook despite Solstice spinoff, shares rise

Honeywell on Thursday raised its 2025 profit forecast despite the impact of a planned separation of its advanced materials unit, signaling robust growth prospects fueled

Honeywell lifts 2025 profit outlook despite Solstice spinoff, shares rise
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US could have saved $1.5 billion on costs with drug pricing linked to benchmark, says research firm

The U.S. could have saved up to $1.5 billion in the first year following approval of a drug if the price after rebates and discounts aligned with its benchmark, an analysis

US could have saved $1.5 billion on costs with drug pricing linked to benchmark, says research firm
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Super Micro cuts first-quarter revenue forecast on delivery delays

Super Micro Computer trimmed its first-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday, citing a shift in customer delivery schedules for large artificial intelligence deals.

Super Micro cuts first-quarter revenue forecast on delivery delays
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Blackstone teases deal flow, record assets as profit beats estimates

Blackstone's pipeline for initial public offerings indicates the firm could be about to kick off one of the biggest years in its history for such

Blackstone teases deal flow, record assets as profit beats estimates
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Trump to quadruple Argentine beef imports while US ranchers fume

U.S.

Trump to quadruple Argentine beef imports while US ranchers fume
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What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls

As sports betting expands, polling suggests Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they’re more tolerant of legal betting for professional sports

What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls
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Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025
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Elon Musk said he needs $1 trillion to stop ‘corporate terrorists’ from wresting control of Tesla

Elon Musk said he needs $1 trillion to stop ‘corporate terrorists’ from wresting control of Tesla

Elon Musk said he needs $1 trillion to stop ‘corporate terrorists’ from wresting control of Tesla
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Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule

President Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader

Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule
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Russia, at war, faces double trouble: Trump ultimatum and a hit to oil sales to India

Russia, the world's second largest oil exporter, is weighing how to respond to U.S. sanctions on top oil firms Rosneft

Russia, at war, faces double trouble: Trump ultimatum and a hit to oil sales to India
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Canada Sept factory sales most likely up 2.8% - Statscan flash estimate

Canadian factory sales most likely rose 2.8% in September from August, largely driven by higher sales in the transportation equipment and petroleum and coal subsectors,

Canada Sept factory sales most likely up 2.8% - Statscan flash estimate
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Early quarterly earnings reveal businesses adapting to Trump's tariffs

Some of the world's biggest producers of food, consumer goods and cars delivered stronger-than-expected

Early quarterly earnings reveal businesses adapting to Trump's tariffs
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Khartoum's shattered factories pick up the pieces as war rages

In the heart of Khartoum state's largest industrial zone, an engineer bends over a broken machine with a pair of pliers and a bunch of wires, trying to breathe life back into a

Khartoum's shattered factories pick up the pieces as war rages
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Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures push up prices of essentials such as tomatoes

Border closures between Pakistan and Afghanistan have pushed up prices of essential goods in both nations, with tomatoes now costing five times more in Pakistan since fighting broke

Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures push up prices of essentials such as tomatoes
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Hedge funds now manage record of almost $5 trillion, says HFR

Global hedge fund capital rose to a record of almost $5 trillion in the third quarter and the number of hedge funds is at a decade peak, reflecting an influx of new

Hedge funds now manage record of almost $5 trillion, says HFR
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T-Mobile lifts annual forecast as subscriber gains top estimates on iPhone upgrades

T-Mobile added more than 1 million monthly bill-paying wireless subscribers to top estimates in the third quarter and raised its annual forecast, powered by a wave

T-Mobile lifts annual forecast as subscriber gains top estimates on iPhone upgrades
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How will the West use Russia's frozen assets?

The European Union is searching for a way to finance Ukraine's defence and reconstruction in 2026 and 2027 with Russian central bank assets immobilised in the

How will the West use Russia's frozen assets?
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Dow beats loss estimates on cost cuts, new US capacity

Dow reported a smaller-than-expected adjusted quarterly loss in the third quarter on Thursday, as cost cuts and higher volumes from new U.S.

Dow beats loss estimates on cost cuts, new US capacity
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser elected board chair, gets $25 million stock award

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser was elected as chair of the board of directors, the bank said in a filing on Wednesday.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser elected board chair, gets $25 million stock award
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Canada August retail sales grow but September likely to retreat again

Canada's retail sales rebounded in August as consumers spent more on new cars, at supermarkets and for clothing, data from Canada's national statistics agency

Canada August retail sales grow but September likely to retreat again
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Union Pacific to submit papers for mega merger by end-November; profit tops estimates

Union Pacific said it expects to submit papers for its $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern to a regulator as soon as end-November, after the

Union Pacific to submit papers for mega merger by end-November; profit tops estimates
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Google backs US gas power plant with carbon capture for Midwest data centers

Google has entered into the first corporate agreement to buy electricity from a U.S. power plant using carbon capture and storage in a deal to help fuel its data

Google backs US gas power plant with carbon capture for Midwest data centers
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Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced it is providing a base for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the San Francisco area

Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’
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Czech, Polish firms snap up German Mittelstand bargains

A growing wave of bankruptcies in Germany's stuttering economy is

Czech, Polish firms snap up German Mittelstand bargains
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Freeport-McMoRan profit beats as higher copper prices offset Grasberg troubles

Freeport-McMoRan posted a better-than-expected third-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher copper prices offset lower production after the company suspended operations at its flagship

Freeport-McMoRan profit beats as higher copper prices offset Grasberg troubles
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India poised to sharply cut Russian oil imports after sanctions, sources say

Indian refiners are poised to sharply curtail imports of Russian oil to comply with new U.S. sanctions on two top Russian producers, industry sources said on

India poised to sharply cut Russian oil imports after sanctions, sources say
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UK budget fears clouding L&G shares, says CEO

Britain must not deter pension savers with tax changes in next month's budget, Legal & General CEO Antonio Simoes told Reuters, adding that

UK budget fears clouding L&G shares, says CEO
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1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025

Federal funding cuts are destabilizing many food pantries, homeless shelters, mental health clinics and other nonprofits, threatening the services they provide.

1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
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EU lawmaker pushes sunset clause, Washington concessions for US tariff deal

The European Union should make its removal of tariffs on many products from the United States conditional on concessions from Washington and insert safeguard

EU lawmaker pushes sunset clause, Washington concessions for US tariff deal
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German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will urge China to relax export restrictions on rare earths and semiconductors, emphasizing fair trade as a cornerstone of

German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip
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Unilever CEO says US government shutdown has not dented consumer sentiment

Unilever has not seen a significant impact on consumer sentiment so far from the government shutdown in its key U.S. market, the CEO of the consumer

Unilever CEO says US government shutdown has not dented consumer sentiment
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Battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million from Eclipse Ventures, Nvidia

Battery recycling firm Redwood Materials said on Thursday it has closed a $350 million funding round led by venture capital firm Eclipse Ventures, with participation from new investors

Battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million from Eclipse Ventures, Nvidia
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Zelenskiy appeals to EU leaders over long-range weapons

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European allies on Thursday to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons after failing to secure a promise from U.S.

Zelenskiy appeals to EU leaders over long-range weapons
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Milei seeks to win back disenchanted voters in Argentina's midterms

Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei faces crucial legislative elections on Sunday to determine whether he will be able to continue an economic

Milei seeks to win back disenchanted voters in Argentina's midterms
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Spot crude premiums jump as US sanctions on Russian producers drive China, India demand

Spot premiums in crude markets jumped on Thursday on expectations that U.S. sanctions on top Russian producers will spur China and India's demand for

Spot crude premiums jump as US sanctions on Russian producers drive China, India demand
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CenterPoint beats profit estimates on industrial power demand, regulatory recovery

U.S. utility CenterPoint Energy on Thursday posted a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit, driven by regulatory recovery and rising industrial demand, including new AI data center

CenterPoint beats profit estimates on industrial power demand, regulatory recovery
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What international sanctions have been placed on Russia?

Here is a summary of some of the thousands of international sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. ENERGY COMPANIES - U.S.

What international sanctions have been placed on Russia?
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China's new five-year plan sharpens industry, tech focus as US tensions mount

China's Communist Party elite vowed on Thursday to build a modern industrial system and make more efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, moves it sees as key to bolstering

China's new five-year plan sharpens industry, tech focus as US tensions mount
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China trade spat threatens Wisconsin's 'Napa Valley' of ginseng 

The cool woodlands of central Wisconsin boast soils packed with Ice Age mineral deposits that make the area perfect for the cultivation of ginseng, a

China trade spat threatens Wisconsin's 'Napa Valley' of ginseng 
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VW production continuing for now but chip uncertainty high, source says

Production at Volkswagen's main plant will proceed as planned during its next work week, despite

VW production continuing for now but chip uncertainty high, source says
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The two Russian oil giants hit with US sanctions

The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, in Washington's toughest measures on Russian business since the start of the war in

The two Russian oil giants hit with US sanctions
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Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters

Tesla’s groundbreaking 2017 Model 3 electric sedan, followed by a taller Model Y variant, ushered in the era of mass-market electric cars, made Tesla the world’s most

Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters
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Tesla shares slide as margin pressures mount despite record sales

Tesla shares fell 4.4% on Thursday after the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker extended its streak of profit misses to a fourth quarter, even as sales hit

Tesla shares slide as margin pressures mount despite record sales
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Unilever outpaces rivals 'by a mile' in US with beauty push

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Unilever outpaces rivals 'by a mile' in US with beauty push
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Hasbro lifts annual forecasts on 'Magic: The Gathering' demand boost

Hasbro raised its annual revenue and core profit forecasts on Thursday banking on strong demand for its digital games, including "Magic: The Gathering", at

Hasbro lifts annual forecasts on 'Magic: The Gathering' demand boost
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Quantum computing firms jump after report of US government stake talks

Shares of U.S. quantum computing companies jumped on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump's administration is in discussions to acquire

Quantum computing firms jump after report of US government stake talks
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World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle

Lab-grown diamonds are losing their appeal due to oversupply and consumer preferences are starting to shift back to natural stones, World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki has

World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle
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UK manufacturers see weakest outlook for orders since 2020

British manufacturers see the weakest prospects for orders since 2020 and current orders are down by the most since December, the Confederation of British Industry said on Thursday,

UK manufacturers see weakest outlook for orders since 2020
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SAP shares turn negative on new cloud business outlook

Shares in SAP were volatile in early trading on Thursday after Europe's largest software maker forecast full-year cloud revenue at the lower end of its outlook range.

SAP shares turn negative on new cloud business outlook
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Boom to bust: Beyond Meat struggles to stay relevant

Once a Wall Street darling worth roughly $14 billion, Beyond Meat is now a meme stock.

Boom to bust: Beyond Meat struggles to stay relevant
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Oil jumps and Tesla skids

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices jumped 4% on a wave of new retaliatory sanctions on Russian crude

Oil jumps and Tesla skids
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IBM shares fall as cloud slowdown triggers investor anxiety

IBM shares dropped more than 6.5% before the bell on Thursday, after growth slowed in its core cloud software segment and spooked investors over Big Blue's ability to seize

IBM shares fall as cloud slowdown triggers investor anxiety
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Unilever CFO says SEC automatic approval could see ice cream demerger in December

Unilever CFO Srinivas Phatak said on Thursday the demerger of the group's ice cream business could happen in early December if The Magnum Ice Cream Company listing gains automatic

Unilever CFO says SEC automatic approval could see ice cream demerger in December
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David Ellison's Paramount seen as front-runner for Warner Bros Discovery deal

David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is seen as the top contender to buy Warner Bros Discovery, with analysts and experts saying the

David Ellison's Paramount seen as front-runner for Warner Bros Discovery deal
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Germany facing budget gaps despite improved tax revenue forecast

Germany is facing a budget gap of more than 140 billion euros ($163 billion) up to 2029 and will need ministries to make cuts, despite forecasting more than

Germany facing budget gaps despite improved tax revenue forecast
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US tariffs to slow UK economy, lower inflation, BoE's Dhingra says

Higher U.S. tariffs on imports are weighing on growth in Britain and are likely to lead to downward pressures on British inflation over the medium term, Bank of England policymaker

US tariffs to slow UK economy, lower inflation, BoE's Dhingra says
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Roche shares fall as new drug sales disappoint

Shares of Swiss drugmaker Roche fell on Thursday after sales of its new treatments for eye disease and haemophilia disappointed the market, even

Roche shares fall as new drug sales disappoint
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Holiday Inn owner IHG hit by ongoing US weakness

InterContinental Hotels Group flagged persistent weakness in the U.S. market on Thursday, sending shares in the Holiday Inn owner 1.4% lower, despite a marginal third

Holiday Inn owner IHG hit by ongoing US weakness
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Veteran Chinese general Zhang Shengmin promoted in reshuffle after anti-corruption purge

Chinese military official Zhang Shengmin, 67, was promoted to become the country's number two general at a key Communist Party meeting on Thursday, Xinhua reported,

Veteran Chinese general Zhang Shengmin promoted in reshuffle after anti-corruption purge
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China to focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and tech in new economic plan

China's ruling Communist Party says it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and technology in the coming five years

China to focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and tech in new economic plan
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Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike

The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with commercial producers, averting a potentially crippling strike that would have silenced nearly two dozen musicals

Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike
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Retired stockbroker teaching students financial literacy

Retired stockbroker teaching students financial literacy

Retired stockbroker teaching students financial literacy
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Dallas Fed chief's rate target reform welcomed amid very uncertain timetable

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Dallas Fed chief's rate target reform welcomed amid very uncertain timetable
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Frustration boils after Maryland mistakenly issued double payments to workers who took buyouts

Frustration boils after Maryland mistakenly issued double payments to workers who took buyouts

Frustration boils after Maryland mistakenly issued double payments to workers who took buyouts
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What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll

A new poll finds that as the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact

What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
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Britain, Vietnam to upgrade ties as Communist leader visits London

Britain is set to upgrade diplomatic ties with Vietnam next week as Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Communist Party chief To Lam in London, according to a schedule seen by Reuters

Britain, Vietnam to upgrade ties as Communist leader visits London
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UK lawyers attack reported budget tax hike proposal

British lawyers have hit out at a reported proposal that finance minister Rachel Reeves could increase taxes on partnerships typically used by lawyers, accountants and family doctors

UK lawyers attack reported budget tax hike proposal
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East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation

Asia's youngest nation East Timor is set to achieve a decades-long dream when it becomes the 11th member of ASEAN this weekend, which analysts say is a win

East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation
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Medvedev says Trump's actions are like an act of war against Russia

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday it was now absolutely clear that the United States was Russia's adversary and that

Medvedev says Trump's actions are like an act of war against Russia
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Heineken lays out plan to grow beer sales, cut costs

By Emma Rumney SEVILLE, Spain -Dutch brewer Heineken pledged it could deliver more growth with fewer resources as it pitched an updated five-year strategy to investors on Thursday that will see it

Heineken lays out plan to grow beer sales, cut costs
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Galderma raises full-year outlook after sales beat, commits to US expansion

Switzerland's Galderma raised its full-year guidance on Thursday after third-quarter sales beat expectations despite pressure from U.S. tariffs, sending shares in the

Galderma raises full-year outlook after sales beat, commits to US expansion
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Swiss National Bank comfortable with inflation outlook, minutes show

The Swiss National Bank saw no need to lower interest rates at its last monetary policy decision, according to minutes published on Thursday, although it raised

Swiss National Bank comfortable with inflation outlook, minutes show
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Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
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GOP attempts to squeeze Democrats with vote to pay ‘essential workers,’ including troops and TSA agents

GOP attempts to squeeze Democrats with vote to pay ‘essential workers,’ including troops and TSA agents

GOP attempts to squeeze Democrats with vote to pay ‘essential workers,’ including troops and TSA agents
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White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom

White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom

White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom
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Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles as Trump threatens military action inside Venezuela

Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles as Trump threatens military action inside Venezuela

Maduro boasts of ‘thousands’ of Russian anti-aircraft missiles as Trump threatens military action inside Venezuela
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South Korea’s president downplays US trade rift and welcomes Trump as ‘peacemaker’

South Korea’s president downplays US trade rift and welcomes Trump as ‘peacemaker’

South Korea’s president downplays US trade rift and welcomes Trump as ‘peacemaker’
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Japan's top union group seeks 5% wage hike despite US tariffs

Japan's largest labour union group said on Thursday it would seek wage hikes of 5% or more in 2026, aiming for bumper pay raises for the fourth

Japan's top union group seeks 5% wage hike despite US tariffs
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Antofagasta sees annual copper output at lower end of guidance

Chilean miner Antofagasta reported on Thursday a modest 1% rise in third-quarter copper production, and said it expects annual output at the lower end of its forecast range of

Antofagasta sees annual copper output at lower end of guidance
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Mandarin-speaking ex-White House aide named Boeing China president

Boeing on Thursday named Landon Loomis the new president of Boeing China, betting that the fluent Mandarin speaker and former White House adviser can steady the China market as the

Mandarin-speaking ex-White House aide named Boeing China president
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BOJ sees signs of overheating in Japan's stock market

Japan's stock market is showing early signs of overheating, the central bank said on Thursday, warning of the risk that uncertainty over U.S. trade policy could cause

BOJ sees signs of overheating in Japan's stock market
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Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations 

Indonesian soldiers in fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June and posted a signboard

Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations 
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Nokia CEO compares AI surge to 1990s internet boom, but plays down bubble fears

By Gianluca Lo Nostro -Nokia's CEO Justin Hotard said artificial intelligence is driving a long-term growth trend that resembles the internet boom of the 1990s, but downplayed concerns about a

Nokia CEO compares AI surge to 1990s internet boom, but plays down bubble fears
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Kering FOMO share price rally continues as de Meo's turnaround gathers speed

Shares in Gucci owner Kering rose by as much as 9% in early Paris stock market trade on Thursday after the company reported sales in the last quarter had declined less than analysts

Kering FOMO share price rally continues as de Meo's turnaround gathers speed
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BOJ likely to raise rates as soon as December, ex-central bank executive says

The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates as soon as December as

BOJ likely to raise rates as soon as December, ex-central bank executive says
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Zelenskiy hails new energy sanctions on Russia, seeks more pressure on Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed "very important" new U.S. and European Union energy sanctions on Russia on Thursday, but said more pressure would be needed on Moscow

Zelenskiy hails new energy sanctions on Russia, seeks more pressure on Moscow
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MTU Aero Engines beats profit estimates on commercial demand

MTU Aero Engines reported a third-quarter adjusted operating profit that beat market expectations on Thursday, as revenue growth in its commercial engine and maintenance businesses helped

MTU Aero Engines beats profit estimates on commercial demand
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China confirms US trade talks to be held in Malaysia from Friday

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to meet U.S.

China confirms US trade talks to be held in Malaysia from Friday
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Volvo Cars smashes profit forecasts as cost cuts deliver

Volvo Cars smashed third-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday, despite tariffs and tough competition, as sweeping cost cuts delivered faster than expected results,

Volvo Cars smashes profit forecasts as cost cuts deliver
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Sodexo forecasts slower revenue growth in 2026 on US business challenges

French food caterer Sodexo on Thursday forecast slower revenue growth in 2026 than in 2025, citing challenges in its U.S. business, pushing its shares

Sodexo forecasts slower revenue growth in 2026 on US business challenges
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Sudan's capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day

A Sudanese paramilitary force has targeted the capital and main airport with drones

Sudan's capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day
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Besi sees revenue growth in fourth quarter helped by strong orders

BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi) said on Thursday it expected fourth-quarter sales to rise compared to the previous one as demand for AI-related data centre applications

Besi sees revenue growth in fourth quarter helped by strong orders
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UBS sees short-term volatility in oil market after new US sanctions, oversupply to limit rally

UBS said on Thursday that fresh U.S. and EU sanctions targeting Russian energy firms could introduce short-term volatility to crude prices but are unlikely to spark a sustained rally due to

UBS sees short-term volatility in oil market after new US sanctions, oversupply to limit rally
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Taiwan optimistic about 2026 economic growth exceeding 3% on AI boom

Taiwan's economy could grow more than 3% next year given demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications continues at a rapid clip, Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin said

Taiwan optimistic about 2026 economic growth exceeding 3% on AI boom
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US hits top Russian oil companies with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG

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US hits top Russian oil companies with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG
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Mongolia's top court blocks bid to oust prime minister, deepening political deadlock

Mongolia's top court ruled a parliamentary vote to oust the prime minister last week was

Mongolia's top court blocks bid to oust prime minister, deepening political deadlock
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Nokia posts profit beat as AI, cloud demand boost optical sales

Nokia reported third-quarter profit which was ahead of market expectations on Thursday, driven by strong optical and cloud demand, including AI-focused data centre

Nokia posts profit beat as AI, cloud demand boost optical sales
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Lloyds downgrades guidance as motor finance scandal bites

Lloyds Banking Group's third-quarter profit fell by 36%, it said on Thursday, and it downgraded its performance guidance for the year to reflect an 800-million-

Lloyds downgrades guidance as motor finance scandal bites
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Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president

Last week’s military coup in Madagascar followed weeks of protests by youth angry about a lack of opportunity, poverty, and regular power and water cutoffs in the sprawling African island nation

Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president
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Lonza confirms outlook as it expects more contracts in coming months

Swiss contract drug manufacturer Lonza confirmed its full-year guidance on Thursday after a strong third quarter for its main contract development and manufacturing

Lonza confirms outlook as it expects more contracts in coming months
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Kering beats third-quarter forecasts as smaller brands cushion Gucci decline

Kering's overall group sales fell less than analysts expected in the third quarter thanks to the performance of its

Kering beats third-quarter forecasts as smaller brands cushion Gucci decline
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can't rely on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's setting a goal for the country to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying Canada’s former strengths based on close ties to the United States have become vulnerabilities

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can't rely on US
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US sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies and calls on Moscow to agree to immediate ceasefire

US sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies and calls on Moscow to agree to immediate ceasefire

US sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies and calls on Moscow to agree to immediate ceasefire
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European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports

The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning imports of its liquefied natural gas

European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports
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India's Tata Tech to hire more locals in US as Trump cracks down on immigration

Tata Technologies will recruit more local nationals in the United States, its top boss said, as the Indian engineering services provider reacts to U.S.

India's Tata Tech to hire more locals in US as Trump cracks down on immigration
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Foreign investors pile into Japan stocks ahead of historic PM vote

Foreigners channelled investments into Japanese stocks for a third consecutive week ended October 18 in anticipation of a victory for fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi at the parliamentary vote to

Foreign investors pile into Japan stocks ahead of historic PM vote
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What France and others can learn from Sweden's hard budget lessons

When Sweden's then-finance minister Goran Persson dashed to New York during the country's early 1990s financial crisis to plead with Wall Street investors to keep

What France and others can learn from Sweden's hard budget lessons
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Trump administration in talks to take stakes in quantum-computing firms, WSJ reports

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Trump administration in talks to take stakes in quantum-computing firms, WSJ reports
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Singapore core inflation at 0.4% y/y in September, higher than expected

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 0.4% in September from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday.

Singapore core inflation at 0.4% y/y in September, higher than expected
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Turkish central bankers are teeing up slower rate cuts, investors say after meetings

Turkish central bankers told foreign investors in meetings last week that they were increasingly concerned about inflation and

Turkish central bankers are teeing up slower rate cuts, investors say after meetings
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Woodside enlists Williams as investor for Louisiana LNG as construction ramps up 

Australia's Woodside Energy has enlisted U.S.-based Williams as an investor and pipeline operator of its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant

Woodside enlists Williams as investor for Louisiana LNG as construction ramps up 
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Welfare cuts are fueling the rise of the far right globally, the UN finds

Welfare cuts are fueling the rise of the far right globally, the UN finds

Welfare cuts are fueling the rise of the far right globally, the UN finds
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Georgia Governor Kemp visits South Korea to meet Hyundai, LG officials, media report says

Brian Kemp, the governor of the U.S. state of Georgia, plans to meet with South Korean business leaders this week, including executives from Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution,

Georgia Governor Kemp visits South Korea to meet Hyundai, LG officials, media report says
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Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast

Taiwan is closely monitoring whether China will include the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands in a new five-year economic plan under discussion this week in Beijing.

Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast
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Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

Taiwan is warily watching whether China could seek to try and exert economic control over sensitive frontline Taiwanese islands in a key development

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say
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South Korea keeps rates on hold but surprises with nod to further cuts

South Korea's central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged on Thursday, wary of worsening an overheating housing market and a declining currency,

South Korea keeps rates on hold but surprises with nod to further cuts
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China and US 'just flexing muscles' over critical metals, BHP chair says

The U.S. and China are battling to project power as they compete to secure critical minerals supply, the new chair of BHP said on Thursday, downplaying any

China and US 'just flexing muscles' over critical metals, BHP chair says
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Trump's approval edges up despite Americans blaming Republicans for shutdown

Americans blame Republican lawmakers more than Democratic lawmakers for a partial government shutdown, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that also showed

Trump's approval edges up despite Americans blaming Republicans for shutdown
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US hits top Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil with sanctions

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US hits top Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil with sanctions
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Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Melissa is dumping heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic
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Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned
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US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

The United States hit Russia's major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of

US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills
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North Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system

North Korea said Thursday that its latest missile tests involved a new hypersonic system aimed at strengthening its nuclear war deterrent, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to build up weapons designed to overwhelm missile defenses in South Korea

North Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system
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The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump

The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat
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Fortescue's Q1 iron-ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook

Australia's Fortescue posted a 4.2% rise in first-quarter iron-ore shipments on Thursday as the firm logged a record for first-quarter production on the back of higher hematite shipments. 

Fortescue's Q1 iron-ore shipments rise, maintains fiscal 2026 outlook
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Southwest Airlines posts surprise quarterly profit, foresees strong sales

Southwest Airlines reported an unexpected third-quarter profit on Wednesday, and forecast record sales in the current quarter on the back of improvements in

Southwest Airlines posts surprise quarterly profit, foresees strong sales
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Tesla profit falls short despite record sales, hit by higher costs and fading credits

Tesla  reported record third-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by the highest quarterly sales of its electric vehicles as

Tesla profit falls short despite record sales, hit by higher costs and fading credits
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Canada plans to shrink US reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said his government's first budget will reduce economic and security reliance on the United States and cut

Canada plans to shrink US reliance, cut spending in upcoming budget
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Las Vegas Sands beats quarterly profit estimates on strong Singapore, Macau businesses

Las Vegas Sands on Wednesday topped Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on strong demand from both its Singapore and Macau businesses, sending its shares up more than 6% after

Las Vegas Sands beats quarterly profit estimates on strong Singapore, Macau businesses
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Trump says he canceled Putin summit due to stalled negotiations

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Trump says he canceled Putin summit due to stalled negotiations
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Automakers urge Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots, machinery

A group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday urged the administration of President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots and

Automakers urge Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots, machinery
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Labubu resale price falls may be more about supply than demand

Kasidit Teerawiboosin, 22, has ridden the wave of Labubu's success as a reseller in Thailand of toys from Pop Mart, but the days of easily making money

Labubu resale price falls may be more about supply than demand
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Trump says he expects to reach deal with China on trade, soybeans, possibly nuclear arms

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Trump says he expects to reach deal with China on trade, soybeans, possibly nuclear arms
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Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday it intends to deepen collaboration with the United States, including reciprocal visits and observation of military exercises, to help

Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security
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Tesla’s best quarter of year isn’t enough to impress investors. Because they know it won’t last

Tesla’s best quarter of year isn’t enough to impress investors. Because they know it won’t last

Tesla’s best quarter of year isn’t enough to impress investors. Because they know it won’t last
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Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power

The conflicts over President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois and Oregon hinge on a question as old as the Constitution itself: Where does federal power end and state authority begin?

Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate over state vs. federal power
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Tesla's profit fell in third quarter even as sales rose. Musk sees robotaxi expansion by year end

Tesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, reported Wednesday that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply

Tesla's profit fell in third quarter even as sales rose. Musk sees robotaxi expansion by year end
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Trading Day: Wall Street's hunt for red October

U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, as a Reuters report that the U.S. is considering curbs on a wide range of exports to China ratcheted up U.S.-Sino trade war

Trading Day: Wall Street's hunt for red October
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Lam Research expects upbeat quarterly revenue on demand for chipmaking tools

Lam Research forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as chipmakers ordered more of its equipment used to manufacture semiconductors for artificial

Lam Research expects upbeat quarterly revenue on demand for chipmaking tools
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Trump calls for cheaper cattle, more grazing lands in effort to trim beef prices

The administration of U.S.

Trump calls for cheaper cattle, more grazing lands in effort to trim beef prices
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IBM's slowing cloud growth eclipses upbeat third-quarter results

IBM on Wednesday recorded a slowdown in growth in its key cloud software segment, overshadowing booming AI-driven demand for the company's new mainframe that pushed third-

IBM's slowing cloud growth eclipses upbeat third-quarter results
Business|Economy|Health

New Jersey claims Amazon discriminated against pregnant, disabled warehouse workers

The state of New Jersey sued Amazon.com on Wednesday, accusing the company of unlawfully refusing workplace accommodations to warehouse employees who have disabilities or

New Jersey claims Amazon discriminated against pregnant, disabled warehouse workers
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Democratic US Senator Merkley gives marathon speech opposing Trump agenda

Democratic U.S.

Democratic US Senator Merkley gives marathon speech opposing Trump agenda
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Reddit sues Perplexity for scraping data to train AI system

Social media platform Reddit sued artificial intelligence startup Perplexity in New York federal court on Wednesday, accusing it and three other companies of unlawfully scraping its data to

Reddit sues Perplexity for scraping data to train AI system
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Oil extends gains after settlement on new sanctions on Russian oil companies

Oil prices extended gains after settlement on Wednesday after the U.S. imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia, targeting oil companies.

Oil extends gains after settlement on new sanctions on Russian oil companies
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Kinder Morgan posts higher third-quarter profit on stronger natural gas demand

U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan posted a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher volumes of natural gas transported through its pipelines. The U.S.

Kinder Morgan posts higher third-quarter profit on stronger natural gas demand
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Big beef: GOP pushback grows over Trump’s call to buy beef from Argentina

Big beef: GOP pushback grows over Trump’s call to buy beef from Argentina

Big beef: GOP pushback grows over Trump’s call to buy beef from Argentina
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown

Gettysburg suffers damage as advocates ask public to be vigilant during shutdown
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Dissension in the ranks: Some, but not all, federal law enforcement employees are getting paychecks this week

Dissension in the ranks: Some, but not all, federal law enforcement employees are getting paychecks this week

Dissension in the ranks: Some, but not all, federal law enforcement employees are getting paychecks this week
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

GM will introduce ‘eyes-off’ driving in 2028

GM will introduce ‘eyes-off’ driving in 2028

GM will introduce ‘eyes-off’ driving in 2028
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US stocks and gold sink, while meme stocks swerve, as momentum reverses on Wall Street

U.S. stocks and the price of gold fell, as momentum on Wall Street reverses

US stocks and gold sink, while meme stocks swerve, as momentum reverses on Wall Street
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OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage to build Stargate data center site in Wisconsin

OpenAI, along with Oracle and Vantage Data Centers, will develop a data center campus in Wisconsin, as part of the Stargate project, to keep the U.S. ahead in the global artificial

OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage to build Stargate data center site in Wisconsin
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Bank of England rejects call to ease bank leverage rules

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods on Wednesday rejected calls from the banking industry to further relax rules on bank leverage, despite growing pressure from

Bank of England rejects call to ease bank leverage rules
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US mulls curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say

The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from

US mulls curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

SAP misses third-quarter revenue estimates, US-listed shares fall 3%

German software maker SAP on Wednesday reported third-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates and forecast full-year cloud revenue at the lower end of its outlook range, sending its U.S.-

SAP misses third-quarter revenue estimates, US-listed shares fall 3%
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What we know about Trump’s bid to claim $230 million from his own Justice Department

What we know about Trump’s bid to claim $230 million from his own Justice Department

What we know about Trump’s bid to claim $230 million from his own Justice Department
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US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic

The U.S. government's gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high

US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
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Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track

Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track

Melissa is now forecast to become a major hurricane as it trends toward a concerning track
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White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'

The White House has announced that construction on a new $200 million ballroom will begin in September

White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'
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Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments

Reddit has sued Perplexity AI and three other entities for allegedly scraping user comments for commercial gain

Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

T. Rowe Price files for its first crypto ETF

T.

T. Rowe Price files for its first crypto ETF
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Airbus sees world freighter fleet growing 45% by 2044

Airbus said on Wednesday the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft by all makers should rise to 3,420 in the next 20 years, or a 45% increase, helped by long-term trade

Airbus sees world freighter fleet growing 45% by 2044
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Sterling slips as UK inflation holds steady, dollar lower versus yen

The pound fell on Wednesday after British inflation in September came in below forecasts, while the U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Japanese yen.

Sterling slips as UK inflation holds steady, dollar lower versus yen
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Beyond Meat shares briefly sizzle on Walmart deal and meme stock interest

Beyond Meat’s shares are sizzling once again

Beyond Meat shares briefly sizzle on Walmart deal and meme stock interest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla set for strong quarter fueled by rush to get expiring US EV tax credits

Tesla is expected to post a surge in third-quarter results later on Wednesday, thanks to U.S. buyers rushing to take advantage of an expiring $7,500 federal

Tesla set for strong quarter fueled by rush to get expiring US EV tax credits
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US to announce recipients of plutonium for reactors by year-end

The U.S.

US to announce recipients of plutonium for reactors by year-end
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OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome

OpenAI has introduced its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, putting it in direct competition with Google

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Five 2026 vehicles you should absolutely wait for

Have you ever bought a new car then realized that a redesigned version of the car you just purchased just came out

Five 2026 vehicles you should absolutely wait for
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Polk County leader hopeful for partnership with Linn, Johnson County for water quality funding

Polk County leader hopeful for partnership with Linn, Johnson County for water quality funding

Polk County leader hopeful for partnership with Linn, Johnson County for water quality funding
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HSG, Jane Street among investors in Kraken's September fundraising, sources say

Apollo Global Management, Oppenheimer, Jane Street and HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, invested in crypto exchange Kraken's recent funding round that valued the

HSG, Jane Street among investors in Kraken's September fundraising, sources say
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EU's Dombrovskis says countermeasures possible in response to China rare earth curbs

The EU's top economic official said the European Commission was considering countermeasures in response to Chinese curbs on rare earth exports, according to an interview with

EU's Dombrovskis says countermeasures possible in response to China rare earth curbs
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Trump says GM, Ford execs thanked him for tariffs, soaring stocks

President Donald Trump said the chief executives of General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co called to thank him on Wednesday for putting tariffs on mid- and large-sized trucks,

Trump says GM, Ford execs thanked him for tariffs, soaring stocks
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Hilton: the latest to flag the US government shutdown's toll on business

Hilton Worldwide's finance chief warned on Wednesday that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown was affecting travel demand, echoing concerns from other

Hilton: the latest to flag the US government shutdown's toll on business
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Trump's Milei election warning fuels backlash and 'colonialism' accusations in Argentina

When U.S.

Trump's Milei election warning fuels backlash and 'colonialism' accusations in Argentina
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Intel results to show if barrage of investments in chipmaker paying off

Intel's third-quarter results on Thursday will show whether a clutch of recent high-profile investments can shore up its strained finances as new CEO Lip-Bu Tan attempts

Intel results to show if barrage of investments in chipmaker paying off
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Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs

Ten philanthropic foundations are committing $500 million across the next five years to place human interests at the forefront of artificial intelligence's rapid integration into daily life

Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs
Business|Economy|Sports

From Fred Dean to Christian McCaffrey: How midseason trades reshaped NFL history

The NFL trade market has become more active in recent years

From Fred Dean to Christian McCaffrey: How midseason trades reshaped NFL history
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

U.S.

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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|US

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'

The U.S.

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
Business|Economy|Food|Health

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
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Africa|Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

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
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Health

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
Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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​​
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

U.S.

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

U.S.

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

U.S.

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

U.S.

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

U.S.

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
Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Health

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

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

U.S.

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
Economy|Health|Political|US

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

U.S.

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
Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says Rubio and Lavrov to speak in coming days to prepare Putin-Trump summit

U.S.

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

U.S.

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)

U.S.

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
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|World

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

U.S.

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Economy|Europe|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Economy|Education|Environment

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
Economy|Environment|Science

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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
Economy|Health|Political

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Americas|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Australia|Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|US|World

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
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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