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Today: February 06, 2026
Today: February 06, 2026

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French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs

France's central bank said the economy "will grow slightly in the fourth quarter" as high political uncertainty contributes to a slowing pace of expansion in November, although it did

French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs
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Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk

U.S.

Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk
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Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens

The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and yen on Tuesday on concerns about the deteriorating U.S. labor market after a report showed that private employers cut jobs

Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens
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Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries

Oil prices gained about $1 on Tuesday on the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and the optimism over a potential end to the U.S. government shutdown,

Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries
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Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown
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US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows

U.S. firms were shedding more than 11,000 jobs a week through late October, payroll processor ADP said on Tuesday in its latest real-time estimate of job

US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows
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US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

Hungary could choose from four or five facilities to shore up its finances under an agreement with Washington, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday, with funding worth up to

US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
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Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8% on Tuesday in a vote of investor confidence for new CEO David Ellison's pitch on

Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder
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Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent
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Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
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Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch

Crypto firm Bitwise Asset Management's successful push to launch the first U.S. spot Solana ETF while the Securities and Exchange Commission was shut down has upended the

Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch
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UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
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Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail

As Chinese police closed in on the architect of a massive Ponzi scheme that cost thousands their life savings, a woman in her mid-40s was taken by an accomplice to the Myanmar border

Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail
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Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will ask for a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss how he can work with him and will also offer some ideas, he told Fox

Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says
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Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows

Morgan Stanley launched a dedicated private company research page on Tuesday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as investors' interest in high-growth startups

Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows
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European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown

European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by healthcare stocks, as investors anticipated an end to the U.S. government shutdown and

European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown
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Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany

Alphabet's Google will invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.41 billion) in Germany in the coming years in a push to expand its

Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany
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FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines

Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a record high for the second straight session on Tuesday, as weak UK labour market data boosted hopes for Bank of England rate cuts and

FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
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Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets
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Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI

Japanese technology giant SoftBank says it has sold its stake in Nvidia, raising $5.8 billion to pour into other investments

Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI
Business|Economy

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday with concerns around elevated technology valuations resurfacing, while markets monitored progress toward the end of the longest government

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
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AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue

Nebius Group has signed a deal worth about $3 billion with Meta to provide the Facebook owner with AI infrastructure over a five-year period, the company said on Tuesday, after it reported

AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue
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JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time

JPMorgan has moved 120 employees for its upcoming digital retail bank into its new central Berlin headquarters and expects to hire more people in the years to come in a building

JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time
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Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF

A pick-up in flows into stocks led the way as non-resident investors added $26.9 billion to their emerging markets' equities and debt portfolios in October, data

Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF
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US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

The U.S. government "made money" by giving support to the Argentine central bank ahead of last month's midterm election in the South American country, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria

The Israeli military accused Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday of seeking to rebuild its combat abilities in south Lebanon to the point of threatening Israel's security

Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria
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Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit

A crisis at luxury carmaker Porsche AG hit earnings at its top shareholder Porsche SE in the first nine months of the year, with adjusted profit after tax falling by

Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit
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Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin

The mastermind of a vast Ponzi scheme in China, which conned nearly 130,000 investors, was jailed in Britain on Tuesday for over 11 years for laundering the proceeds of

Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin
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Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer prices likely rose at a roughly steady pace in October compared to the previous month, with the annual average rate remaining on track to mark a 6-year low

Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll
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Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany plans to allocate nearly 19 billion euros ($22.16 billion) to kit out soldiers with new clothes and personal equipment in the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion for new

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
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Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  

SAO PAULO -Brazil's inflation slowed more than expected in October, following a rebound in September, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations of an interest rate cut

Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  
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United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'

United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it unfairly charged passengers extra money to sit in "window seats" that, to their surprise,

United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'
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Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that wider benefits from its past government bond purchases mostly offset the large losses accruing on its quantitative

Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders

SoFi on Tuesday announced plans to roll out crypto trading for customers, as the multi-trillion-dollar crypto sector continues to attract traditional financial firms amid

SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders
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Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source

Switzerland could clinch a deal with the United States to lower U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods to 15% as soon as Thursday or Friday, a Swiss source told

Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source
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Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies left as it braces for the start of U.S. sanctions on Russia's Lukoil, which owns the country's largest oil refinery and most storage and

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says
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Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

A lifelong politician who just last year was projected to become prime minister of Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now struggling to define his party’s

Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast

CoreWeave's shares tumbled 10% on Tuesday after it scaled back its annual revenue forecast due to data center hiccups despite strong demand for its artificial intelligence services.

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast
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G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
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US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
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Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks

Crypto tokens linked to mainstream financial assets could create new risks for investors, the global securities regulator IOSCO said in a report on Tuesday, as

Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks
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Tech bounce stalls

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Tuesday's tech-led Wall Street jump on a likely reopening of the U.S. government

Tech bounce stalls
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China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad next year, doubling down on overseas expansions with high double-digit growth from 2025, Citi said

China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says
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Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring

Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next year as it looks to boost growth by tapping into strong demand for premium denim, Chief Financial

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim
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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
Business|Economy

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
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German investor morale declines unexpectedly in November, ZEW finds

German investor morale unexpectedly fell in November, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting a decrease in its economic sentiment index to

German investor morale declines unexpectedly in November, ZEW finds
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Sterling snaps four-day rising streak after jobs data

Sterling snapped a four-day rising streak as data on Tuesday showed British unemployment rose, while annual wage growth slowed slightly, bolstering expectations for a

Sterling snaps four-day rising streak after jobs data
Economy

US shutdown fallout: Who came out ahead -- and who didn't

As the U.S.

US shutdown fallout: Who came out ahead -- and who didn't
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REUTERS NEXT - DBS CEO sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown

China's push into deep technology and artificial intelligence is creating

REUTERS NEXT - DBS CEO sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown
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European corporate outlook improves as companies defy uncertainty

The outlook for European corporate health has further improved, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday, as companies continue to show that they have

European corporate outlook improves as companies defy uncertainty
Business|Economy|Food

Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?

Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?

Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?
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When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week

Despite hopes the federal government shutdown could end this week, air travelers in the United States are still in for a rough few days of cancellations and delays nationwide

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week
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EU agrees to relax green rules in farming subsidy reform

EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on an overhaul of the EU's huge farming subsidies, weakening environmental standards as part of plans to

EU agrees to relax green rules in farming subsidy reform
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea's state-run think tank sees no big need to cut rates

South Korea's state-run think tank said on Tuesday there was no huge need for interest rate cuts, as it revised up a forecast for economic growth next year.

South Korea's state-run think tank sees no big need to cut rates
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ECB policymakers gaining confidence in inflation, growth outlook

Risks to euro zone inflation are balanced and growth is turning out to be stronger than once expected, two European Central Bank policymakers said on Tuesday, reinforcing market

ECB policymakers gaining confidence in inflation, growth outlook
Economy|Political|World

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts

The foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt will discuss the Gaza ceasefire and international efforts to rebuild the enclave once the war is over during talks in Ankara on Wednesday, a

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts
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China's central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist

China's central bank said on Tuesday it would maintain "appropriately loose" monetary policy, keep liquidity ample while improving its policy transmission, as the economy still

China's central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist
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Toyota's buyout of group firm faces new obstacle after Elliott takes stake

Toyota Motor's planned buyout of group firm Toyota Industries is set to face more hurdles after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it had bought a

Toyota's buyout of group firm faces new obstacle after Elliott takes stake
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Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters

A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash
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AstraZeneca hits record high, cements lead as UK's biggest stock

Shares in AstraZeneca rose past their September 2024 peak on Tuesday, hitting a fresh record high and cementing the company's position as the largest UK-listed stock by market value.

AstraZeneca hits record high, cements lead as UK's biggest stock
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds

Weak domestic demand rather than U.S. tariffs is the main reason China is dumping surplus product on European markets at rock-bottom prices at the expense of domestic producers, a

Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 

With typhoons tearing across Southeast Asia this week while areas of Jamaica and Brazil are still clearing debris from damaging storms,

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 
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UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to November 2 as grocers ramped up Christmas promotions, industry data showed on Tuesday, providing a little

UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel
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King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship

King Felipe will start the first state visit to China by a Spanish monarch in 18 years on Tuesday as Madrid pursues the most active courtship of

King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship
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SoftBank profit more than doubles to $16.6 billion on OpenAI gains

SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son's "all in" bet on OpenAI appears to be paying dividends after the ChatGPT-maker's valuation soared this year, producing a

SoftBank profit more than doubles to $16.6 billion on OpenAI gains
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China to provide new investment opportunities to US companies

China will continue to promote the expansion of market access, particularly in the service sector, which will bring new investment opportunities to companies including those from

China to provide new investment opportunities to US companies
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Bank of Korea board members cautious about rate cuts, minutes show

Most board members of South Korea's central bank expressed caution about further policy easing as they kept interest rates unchanged at their last meeting on October 23, minutes of

Bank of Korea board members cautious about rate cuts, minutes show
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Worsening UK labour market bolsters Bank of England rate cut bets

Britain's labour market cooled noticeably in the third quarter as the unemployment rate jumped and wage growth slowed, according to data on Tuesday

Worsening UK labour market bolsters Bank of England rate cut bets
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Reopening rebound runs on, with rate cuts in sight

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The longest U.S. government shutdown on record looks to be nearly over, and traders are riding the tail end of a wave of

Reopening rebound runs on, with rate cuts in sight
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UBS delays migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients, sources say

UBS is delaying the migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients to its own platforms by several months, sources told Reuters, a rare setback in

UBS delays migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients, sources say
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Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine

Two weeks after U.S.

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Sony raises profit forecast by 8%, cites lower tariff impact, anime strength

Sony raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2026 by 8% to 1.43 trillion yen ($9.5 billion) on Tuesday, citing a smaller-than-expected impact from

Sony raises profit forecast by 8%, cites lower tariff impact, anime strength
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

China devises plan to keep US military from getting its rare-earth magnets, WSJ reports

China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. via a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export

China devises plan to keep US military from getting its rare-earth magnets, WSJ reports
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts

BHP has been ordered by Australia's Federal Court to compensate 85 coal mine workers employed by its labour hire arm in Queensland for unlawfully requiring them to work Christmas

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is climate finance and why does it matter?

Countries trying to shift to clean energy while also preparing for extreme weather and other impacts in a warmer world will need money - a lot of it.

What is climate finance and why does it matter?
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China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says

China is willing to resume exchanges with Canada and cooperate in various fields, its foreign minister said to his Canadian counterpart without specifying the sectors, the official

China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level, report says

Private funding for Southeast Asia's internet economy grew 15% from a year earlier to $7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, lagging the global growth rate

Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level, report says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more

China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand inflation expectations remain subdued in Q4, survey shows

New Zealand's inflation expectations remained subdued in the fourth quarter, a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) survey showed on Tuesday, with most respondents expecting a cut in

New Zealand inflation expectations remain subdued in Q4, survey shows
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government

(Corrects in next to last paragraph the reference to New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, not Mike Sherrill.) By Richard Cowan and Nolan D.

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia consumer mood turns optimistic for first time in almost four years

Australia's consumer sentiment turned optimistic in November for the first time in almost four years thanks to a much better outlook for family finances and the economy, a survey

Australia consumer mood turns optimistic for first time in almost four years
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UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget

Spending from British consumers cooled last month as they waited to see how Black Friday deals and the government's budget later this month, widely expected to contain

UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian business activity picks up in October, survey shows

A measure of Australian business conditions picked up in October as firms reported better sales and profits, while gauges of costs and prices eased back further and looked to be well

Australian business activity picks up in October, survey shows
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Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister 

At a farmer's market not far from Tokyo, more than 100 shoppers queued for a chance to get a kilo or so of Japanese rice for 500 yen ($3.32) by carefully

Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister 
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Health|Stock Markets|Technology

Beyond Meat forecasts subdued quarterly sales as demand remains weak

Beyond Meat posted a bigger quarterly loss and forecast fourth-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates on Monday, as the plant-based meat maker grappled with sluggish demand for its

Beyond Meat forecasts subdued quarterly sales as demand remains weak
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Natura swings to Q3 loss on weaker Brazil demand, integration challenges

Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura swung to a recurring net loss in the third quarter on Monday, hit by slowing consumer demand in its local market, as well as challenges in the

Natura swings to Q3 loss on weaker Brazil demand, integration challenges
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SoftBank's OpenAI wager in focus as analysts upgrade share price target

Technology investor SoftBank Group reports second quarter earnings results on Tuesday in the midst of feverish investment in artificial intelligence that has sent its

SoftBank's OpenAI wager in focus as analysts upgrade share price target
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Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say

As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say