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The Latest: Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday

The Los Angeles Police Department has made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday in connection to immigration protests

The Latest: Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday
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Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raids

Dozens of mayors from across the Los Angeles region banded together to demand that the Trump administration stop the stepped-up immigration raids that have spread fear across their cities and sparked protests across the U.S. They also called on President Donald Trump to pull back from using troops alongside immigration agents during the raids

Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raids
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Bank of Korea chief says excessive rate cuts could cause price upswing in property markets

South Korea's central bank governor said on Thursday "excessive" policy interest rate cuts could cause another round of price upswings in the property market and increase volatility

Bank of Korea chief says excessive rate cuts could cause price upswing in property markets
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US consumer prices rise moderately; tariffs expected to fan inflation

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in May as cheaper gasoline partially offset higher rents, but inflation is

US consumer prices rise moderately; tariffs expected to fan inflation
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US pushes Mexico to prosecute politicians with ties to drug cartels

The Trump administration is pressuring Mexico to investigate and prosecute politicians with suspected links to organized crime, and to extradite them to the United

US pushes Mexico to prosecute politicians with ties to drug cartels
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Australia confident US will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after review

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday he was confident the AUKUS submarine pact with the U.S. and

Australia confident US will proceed with Biden-era submarine pact after review
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Japan's business mood worsens as US tariff uncertainty takes toll

Japan's business sentiment worsened in April-June for the first time in five quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign uncertainty over U.S. tariff

Japan's business mood worsens as US tariff uncertainty takes toll
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Trump is receptive to contacts with North Korean leader, White House says

President Donald Trump would welcome communications with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after having had friendly relations with Kim during his first term, the White House said

Trump is receptive to contacts with North Korean leader, White House says
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Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season

Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season

Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season
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US Senate rejects bids to block arms sales to Qatar, UAE

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked resolutions that would have halted more than $3 billion in military sales to the governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

US Senate rejects bids to block arms sales to Qatar, UAE
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IMF, Ecuador reach agreement on proposed augmentation of $1 billion

The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that it reached a staff-level agreement with the Ecuadorean authorities on the second review for a proposed augmentation of $1

IMF, Ecuador reach agreement on proposed augmentation of $1 billion
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UK surveyors report weakest house price growth in nearly a year, RICS survey shows

Britain's housing market lost more steam last month as demand faded from buyers after an increase in property transaction taxes in April and concerns mounted about

UK surveyors report weakest house price growth in nearly a year, RICS survey shows
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Thai ruling party grapples with border crisis, thorny court case amid bleak economy

Thailand's ruling party, besieged by a faltering economy and a border crisis, faces more uncertainty this week as the Supreme Court

Thai ruling party grapples with border crisis, thorny court case amid bleak economy
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Trump: willing to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks, but not likely necessary

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Trump: willing to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks, but not likely necessary
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Chime prices IPO at $27 per share to raise $864 million

Financial technology company Chime said on Wednesday it raised $864 million in its initial public offering after pricing shares at $27 each.

Chime prices IPO at $27 per share to raise $864 million
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US regulators push through last-minute delay to new private fund reporting rules

U.S. regulators scrambled on Wednesday to extend a deadline for new data reporting requirements for investment advisers to private funds, just one day before they

US regulators push through last-minute delay to new private fund reporting rules
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Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won't be necessary

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Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won't be necessary
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Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty

Google has offered buyouts to another swath of its workforce across several key divisions in a fresh round of cost cutting coming ahead of a court decision that could order a breakup of its internet empire

Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty
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S&P 500 ends lower; traders focus on Middle East tension and await details on trade deal

The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday, with investors spooked by Middle East tensions, while a tame inflation report calmed concerns around tariff-

S&P 500 ends lower; traders focus on Middle East tension and await details on trade deal
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Zelenskiy says Russia seeks to disrupt Ukraine, Moldova, southeastern Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday Russia was determined to sow chaos in and destroy the south of his country as well as nearby Moldova and Romania,

Zelenskiy says Russia seeks to disrupt Ukraine, Moldova, southeastern Europe
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Trump administration moves to repeal Biden power plant pollution rules

President Donald Trump's administration has proposed repealing rules passed under former President Joe Biden to curb emissions of carbon dioxide, mercury and

Trump administration moves to repeal Biden power plant pollution rules
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BLET union members vote to ratify 5-year deal with CSX

Railroad operator CSX said on Wednesday that employees represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have voted to ratify the five-year collective bargaining

BLET union members vote to ratify 5-year deal with CSX
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Colombia's Petro threatens labor reform by referendum as congressional deadline looms

Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday signed a decree to hold a referendum on labor reforms, an attempt to force the Senate to vote on a proposal on the matter

Colombia's Petro threatens labor reform by referendum as congressional deadline looms
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Oracle soars after raising annual forecast on robust cloud services demand

Oracle raised its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, betting on robust demand for its cloud offerings from companies deploying artificial intelligence, sending its

Oracle soars after raising annual forecast on robust cloud services demand
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Mexico cenbank gives financial system passing grade as chief urges calm on inflation

Mexican Central Bank Governor Victoria Rodriguez urged confidence in Mexico's banking system and economy on Wednesday, seeking to assuage fears about rising

Mexico cenbank gives financial system passing grade as chief urges calm on inflation
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As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are 'slowly dying'

Jacky Ren, who owns a kitchen appliance factory in China, says exporters in his industry are now selling at a loss to keep their U.S. clients,

As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are 'slowly dying'
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US reduces the presence of staffers not deemed essential in the Middle East as tensions rise

The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest

US reduces the presence of staffers not deemed essential in the Middle East as tensions rise
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About 500 National Guard troops in LA are trained to accompany agents on immigration raids

About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday

About 500 National Guard troops in LA are trained to accompany agents on immigration raids
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Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all company-owned North American stores

(Starbucks is correcting to say the staffing surge applies to the more than 11,000 company-owned stores in North America rather than 18,000 company-owned and licensed stores in headline and second

Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all company-owned North American stores
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Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to eliminate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas

Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants
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An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday's raid carried out by federal immigration officials

An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.
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Analysts react to US-China trade agreement

U.S. and Chinese officials said they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths while offering

Analysts react to US-China trade agreement
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Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has rejected a bill that could have introduced more complications for a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states

Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline
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Senate rejects effort to block arms sales over Trump's dealings with Qatar and UAE

Senate Republicans have blocked an effort by Democrats to temporarily block arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in response to President Donald Trump’s dealings in the region

Senate rejects effort to block arms sales over Trump's dealings with Qatar and UAE
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Chile's Codelco to focus on public-private partnerships to boost finances and production, CFO says

Chile's Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, will focus on more public-private partnerships to buoy finances and improve its capacity to develop new

Chile's Codelco to focus on public-private partnerships to boost finances and production, CFO says
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US lawmakers to attend Paris Airshow amid tariff, national security concerns

More than two dozen U.S. lawmakers are set to attend the Paris Airshow next week amid rising concerns about potential American aerospace tariffs and national

US lawmakers to attend Paris Airshow amid tariff, national security concerns
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Trading Day-Good vibrations turn sour

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters

Trading Day-Good vibrations turn sour
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US immigration raid of Omaha meat plant cuts staff, fuels food production worries

U.S. meat producer Glenn Valley Foods was operating an Omaha, Nebraska, facility with about 30% of its staff on Wednesday after federal agents detained workers in an

US immigration raid of Omaha meat plant cuts staff, fuels food production worries
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Tennessee sues US Education Department over grants for Hispanic-serving colleges

Tennessee's Republican attorney general and the group behind the U.S.

Tennessee sues US Education Department over grants for Hispanic-serving colleges
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Japan's JERA agrees to buy US LNG to rebalance supply portfolio away from Australia

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has agreed to new supply deals for U.S. liquefied natural gas from four projects to

Japan's JERA agrees to buy US LNG to rebalance supply portfolio away from Australia
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Auto parts maker Dana to sell unit to Allison Transmission for $2.7 billion

Dana will sell its off-highway business to Allison Transmission for $2.7 billion, the auto parts makers said on Wednesday. Shares of the Maumee, Ohio-based Dana rose 7% after the bell.

Auto parts maker Dana to sell unit to Allison Transmission for $2.7 billion
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Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK

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Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK
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Brazil’s Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

The majority of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court have agreed to make social media companies liable for illegal postings by their users, in a landmark case for Latin America with implications for U.S. relations

Brazil’s Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content
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Athletes express concern over NCAA settlement's impact on non-revenue sports

The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement is being touted as a path to stability for college sports, clearing the way for schools to pay their athletes within certain parameters

Athletes express concern over NCAA settlement's impact on non-revenue sports
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Utah gets approval to ban soda purchases with SNAP funds

Utah gets approval to ban soda purchases with SNAP funds

Utah gets approval to ban soda purchases with SNAP funds
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Wall Street's rally stalls as US stocks dip for their 1st loss in 4 days

Wall Street’s rally stalled after stocks climbed back within 2% of their all-time high

Wall Street's rally stalls as US stocks dip for their 1st loss in 4 days
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Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days

Nintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company

Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days
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Washington implements new hunting rules to combat chronic wasting disease spread

Washington implements new hunting rules to combat chronic wasting disease spread

Washington implements new hunting rules to combat chronic wasting disease spread
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UniCredit CEO sees slim hopes of BPM deal, says Commerzbank too costly

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday he currently saw little scope to advance his acquisition strategy, given that Commerzbank had become too pricey and Italy

UniCredit CEO sees slim hopes of BPM deal, says Commerzbank too costly
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CoreWeave to offer compute capacity in Google's new cloud deal with OpenAI, sources say

CoreWeave has emerged as a winner in Google's newly signed partnership with OpenAI, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in the latest example of the voracious

CoreWeave to offer compute capacity in Google's new cloud deal with OpenAI, sources say
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Argentina ban on former president Kirchner reshapes political landscape

Argentina's supreme court has effectively banned former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner from government, a move that poses both a challenge and an

Argentina ban on former president Kirchner reshapes political landscape
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Stocks dip, Treasury yields pull-back amid Middle East tension, cooler inflation, US-China 'deal'

Wall Street stocks and the dollar fell on Wednesday, while U.S.

Stocks dip, Treasury yields pull-back amid Middle East tension, cooler inflation, US-China 'deal'
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Apollo and Irth Capital made an offer to buy Papa John's, sources say

Apollo Global Management and Irth Capital Management have approached Papa John's International for a deal that would take the U.S. pizza chain private, two

Apollo and Irth Capital made an offer to buy Papa John's, sources say
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Grapevine sensors help winemakers safeguard harvests from smoke taint, preserve quality

Grapevine sensors help winemakers safeguard harvests from smoke taint, preserve quality

Grapevine sensors help winemakers safeguard harvests from smoke taint, preserve quality
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With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty
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Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis

Missouri lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to keep playing in Missouri

Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and disaster relief for St. Louis
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Trump's actions in Los Angeles spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' bill

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes more than tax breaks and spending cuts — it also seeks to pour billions of dollars into his mass deportation agenda

Trump's actions in Los Angeles spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' bill
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French central banks trims growth outlook on trade tensions

France's economy will slow more sharply this year than previously expected as U.S. trade tensions hit demand for French exports, the central bank said on Wednesday in its quarterly

French central banks trims growth outlook on trade tensions
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US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China

Imports at several of the busiest U.S. seaports dropped sharply in May, after President Donald Trump's short-lived 145% tariffs on many goods from China stalled trade, according

US ocean imports plunged in May on 145% tariffs on China
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Google names insider Kavukcuoglu to lead AI-powered product development

Alphabet's Google on Wednesday appointed an insider to lead its future AI-powered product development, as AI enters a new phase of mainstream adoption, according to a memo from CEO Sundar

Google names insider Kavukcuoglu to lead AI-powered product development
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Oil prices jumps 4% to 2-month high as tensions rise in Middle East

Oil prices rose more than 4% on Wednesday, to their highest in more than two months, after sources said the U.S. was preparing to evacuate its Iraqi embassy due to

Oil prices jumps 4% to 2-month high as tensions rise in Middle East
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Consumer Reports urges Congress to drop electric vehicle tax proposal

An influential consumer organization on Wednesday urged Republican lawmakers to drop a plan to impose a proposed $250 annual fee on electric cars to pay for

Consumer Reports urges Congress to drop electric vehicle tax proposal
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Nissan supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11, secures $1.1 billion in new financing

Nissan supplier Marelli Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Wednesday, the Japanese auto parts company said in a statement, after months of

Nissan supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11, secures $1.1 billion in new financing
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Dollar fades as US inflation slows; China deal in spotlight

The U.S. dollar slid on Wednesday after data showed inflation in the world's largest economy rose less than expected last month, suggesting that the

Dollar fades as US inflation slows; China deal in spotlight
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Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports

U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents

Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
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Jamie Dimon: The economy could ‘deteriorate’ soon

Jamie Dimon: The economy could ‘deteriorate’ soon

Jamie Dimon: The economy could ‘deteriorate’ soon
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Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China will make it easier for American industry to obtain much-needed needed magnets and rare earth minerals, clearing the way for talks to continue between the world’s two biggest economies

Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
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Live Nation to invest $1 billion in US music venues

Live Nation Entertainment said on Tuesday it will invest $1 billion to build 18 new live music venues across the U.S. as the concert promoter sees strong demand for musical performances

Live Nation to invest $1 billion in US music venues
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Argentine market traders cautiously cheer 'future without Cristina'

Argentine traders cheered on Wednesday a court's political ban on populist former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, a

Argentine market traders cautiously cheer 'future without Cristina'
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Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings on Wednesday downgraded Warner Bros Discovery to junk status following the company's announced split-up

Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up
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Vaccine group Gavi seeks to broaden donor base as aid budgets shrink 

Global vaccine group Gavi is seeking new donors for its work funding childhood immunisation in the world's poorest countries, its chief executive told Reuters, as

Vaccine group Gavi seeks to broaden donor base as aid budgets shrink 
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Trump appreciates Musk apology, White House says

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Trump appreciates Musk apology, White House says
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US Congress seeks to boost Navy and Air Force fleets in 2026 bill

The House Appropriations Committee's Defense subcommittee released its draft bill for fiscal-year 2026 late on Tuesday, which aims to buy one additional F-35 jet

US Congress seeks to boost Navy and Air Force fleets in 2026 bill
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Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO

Voyager Technologies raised $382.8 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the space and defense tech company said on Tuesday, amid a global rush to amp up military spending.

Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO
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Space tech firm Voyager valued at $3.8 billion as shares surge in NYSE debut

Voyager Technologies secured a valuation of $3.8 billion after the defense and space firm's shares more than doubled in their U.S. debut,

Space tech firm Voyager valued at $3.8 billion as shares surge in NYSE debut
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US monthly budget deficit falls as Trump tariffs boost customs receipts

The U.S. government posted a $316 billion budget deficit for May, down 9%, or $31 billion, from a year earlier, as customs receipts nearly quadrupled to a record $23 billion due

US monthly budget deficit falls as Trump tariffs boost customs receipts
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Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu faces the greatest test to his rule since Oct. 7, 2023

Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule
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IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Serbia have reached staff-level agreement on the first review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms, the fund said

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
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US judge extends Citgo auction's schedule, moves final hearing to August

A U.S. judge in Delaware has extended the schedule for a court-organized auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, moving the

US judge extends Citgo auction's schedule, moves final hearing to August
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ArcelorMittal's Canadian unit to close Hamilton wire drawing mill, lay off 153 workers

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal's Canadian long products unit said on Wednesday that it was laying off 153 workers as part of a restructuring of its wire drawing activities.

ArcelorMittal's Canadian unit to close Hamilton wire drawing mill, lay off 153 workers
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US-China trade truce leaves investors none the wiser

The latest trade truce between China and the United States offers investors hope that the two superpowers can reach a lasting

US-China trade truce leaves investors none the wiser
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Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says

Tesla tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday, as investors and fans of

Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says
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If you annoy Trump, he can annoy you back equally, Howard Lutnick says

If you annoy Trump, he can annoy you back equally, Howard Lutnick says

If you annoy Trump, he can annoy you back equally, Howard Lutnick says
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What will happen to food assistance under Trump's tax cut plan? A look at the numbers

Big changes are being proposed to a food assistance program as part of President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation

What will happen to food assistance under Trump's tax cut plan? A look at the numbers
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As Trump’s ‘two week’ deadline for Russia expires, he faces a series of unresolved foreign conflicts

As Trump’s ‘two week’ deadline for Russia expires, he faces a series of unresolved foreign conflicts

As Trump’s ‘two week’ deadline for Russia expires, he faces a series of unresolved foreign conflicts
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Professor of government has theory why Musk expressed ‘regret’

Elon Musk said Wednesday that he regrets some of his recent social media posts about President Donald Trump. Professor of government at the University of Essex Natasha Lindstaedt joins CNN Early Start to weigh in.

Professor of government has theory why Musk expressed ‘regret’
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Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response

With concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms

Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
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Inflation rose less than expected last month despite Trump’s tariffs

Inflation rose less than expected last month despite Trump’s tariffs

Inflation rose less than expected last month despite Trump’s tariffs
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Brazil to spare individual tax breaks in fiscal package, sources say

Brazil's Finance Ministry does not plan on targeting income tax benefits for individuals in a broad reform of tax breaks to shore up public

Brazil to spare individual tax breaks in fiscal package, sources say
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BofA CEO expects trading gains for 13th straight quarter while investment banking slips

Bank of America expects its trading revenue to grow by a mid-single-digit percentage this quarter, the 13th consecutive gain, CEO Brian

BofA CEO expects trading gains for 13th straight quarter while investment banking slips
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UN rights chief warns of $60 million funding shortfall

The United Nations Human Rights Office faces a dire financial crisis with a shortfall of at least $60 million this year due to funding cuts from donor states, its head said on

UN rights chief warns of $60 million funding shortfall
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Lutnick says US tariff levels on China won't change

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday that the 55% tariffs imposed by the United States on China will not change after a trade deal was struck between the two countries.

Lutnick says US tariff levels on China won't change
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China's embassy in UK accuses NATO of 'smearing and scapegoating'

China firmly opposes NATO's "smearing and scapegoating" of China, its embassy in Britain said on Wednesday in response to remarks NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made about

China's embassy in UK accuses NATO of 'smearing and scapegoating'
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General Mills mulls sale of China Haagen-Dazs stores, Bloomberg News reports

General Mills is considering selling its Haagen-Dazs ice-cream stores in China, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

General Mills mulls sale of China Haagen-Dazs stores, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court allowed President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs to remain in effect on Tuesday while it reviews a lower-court decision

Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals proceed, US appeals court rules
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Platinum surges, palladium lags on narrow demand profile

Platinum and palladium prices have both rallied this month, notching a more than four-year and seven-month high respectively, but analysts say they

Platinum surges, palladium lags on narrow demand profile
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Bessent says Republican tax bill will reclaim US corporate tax sovereignty

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Bessent says Republican tax bill will reclaim US corporate tax sovereignty
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Funding cuts could harm progress on child labour as world misses key target

The world has missed its target of eliminating child labour by 2025 and funding cuts threaten recent progress on reducing the numbers of children in work, a new

Funding cuts could harm progress on child labour as world misses key target
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European shares slip as markets unfazed by US-China deal

European shares saw their early gains evaporate, closing in the red on Wednesday, as the much-anticipated U.S.-China trade talks offered

European shares slip as markets unfazed by US-China deal
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Trump's FAA nominee vows to hold Boeing 'accountable'

President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration vowed on Wednesday to hold Boeing accountable after a series of safety issues

Trump's FAA nominee vows to hold Boeing 'accountable'
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UK's Reeves sets out over 2 trillion pounds of spending to revive government

British finance minister Rachel Reeves prioritised spending on health, defence and infrastructure projects to drive economic growth in a bid on

UK's Reeves sets out over 2 trillion pounds of spending to revive government
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Health, defence and schools: UK's Reeves sets out spending plans

British finance minister Rachel Reeves set out her plans to divide up more than 2 trillion pounds ($2.7 trillion) of public spending on Wednesday in a speech she hopes will foster a

Health, defence and schools: UK's Reeves sets out spending plans
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Insurance CEO paid $50M as Florida homeowners struggle with soaring rates

Insurance CEO paid $50M as Florida homeowners struggle with soaring rates

Insurance CEO paid $50M as Florida homeowners struggle with soaring rates
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Trump AI czar hits back at ‘doomer cult’ and mass-unemployment fears

Trump AI czar hits back at ‘doomer cult’ and mass-unemployment fears

Trump AI czar hits back at ‘doomer cult’ and mass-unemployment fears
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Investors pull out of US stocks and into Europe and emerging markets

Global investors have moved money from U.S. equities and into European and emerging markets assets, as concerns mount over U.S. fiscal policy, rising debt and

Investors pull out of US stocks and into Europe and emerging markets
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Hopes for Fed rate cuts keep US Treasury yield views low ahead of supply deluge: Reuters poll

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Hopes for Fed rate cuts keep US Treasury yield views low ahead of supply deluge: Reuters poll
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Mexico's central bank may pause rate cuts, deputy governor Heath says

Mexico's central bank may pause cuts to its benchmark interest rate in the face of an inflationary rebound, deputy governor Jonathan Heath said in an interview with local

Mexico's central bank may pause rate cuts, deputy governor Heath says
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US Treasury's Bessent calls on China to be 'reliable partner' in trade negotiations

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US Treasury's Bessent calls on China to be 'reliable partner' in trade negotiations
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Chile holds seismic drills as chance of a big quake rises

As the northern Chilean city of Copiapo was preparing last week to hold earthquake drills, it was hit by a real-life one: a 6.4-magnitude quake that cut power to thousands

Chile holds seismic drills as chance of a big quake rises
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Brazil's finance minister urges lawmakers to back economic agenda

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday the country needs to push ahead with measures under consideration in Congress to ensure the current growth cycle in

Brazil's finance minister urges lawmakers to back economic agenda
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US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports

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US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports
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Trump says Fed should lower rates by 'one full point'

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Trump says Fed should lower rates by 'one full point'
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

New Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
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New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck

New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck

New images reveal treasures aboard ‘holy grail’ shipwreck
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Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis

Across the US, heirs’ property laws hamstring families that want to build housing or leverage their land for loans. One Alabama project shows how policy reform and savvy design can build a way forward.

Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis
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Netanyahu's government faces possible collapse as the opposition seeks to dissolve parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government faces a major test after the opposition submitted a bill Wednesday to dissolve parliament

Netanyahu's government faces possible collapse as the opposition seeks to dissolve parliament
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US stock futures turn positive after May CPI data

U.S. stock index futures turned positive on Wednesday as a cooler-than-expected consumer inflation report calmed worries around President Donald Trump's tariffs worsening price pressures.

US stock futures turn positive after May CPI data
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Fed seen on track to start cutting rates by September

Cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation last month deepened conviction in financial markets on Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by September and deliver a

Fed seen on track to start cutting rates by September
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UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules

UBS finance chief Todd Tuckner voiced his disappointment on Wednesday over proposed new Swiss capital regulations, which he said was the beginning of a possibly long process that the

UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules
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Novo signs $812 million weight-loss drug license deal with US biotech Deep Apple

Denmark's Novo Nordisk is partnering with biotech company Deep Apple Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $812 million to develop drugs for cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity, the

Novo signs $812 million weight-loss drug license deal with US biotech Deep Apple
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Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. deal with China is done, with Beijing to supply magnets and rare earth minerals while the U.S. will allow Chinese students in

Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students
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Talen Energy and Amazon sign nuclear power deal to fuel data centers

U.S. utility Talen Energy announced on Wednesday an expanded nuclear energy partnership with Amazon.com to supply up to 1,920 megawatts of electricity from its Susquehanna plant in

Talen Energy and Amazon sign nuclear power deal to fuel data centers
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US consumer prices rise moderately in May

U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as gasoline prices remained subdued, but inflation is likely to pick up in the months as tariffs boost the cost of imported goods.

US consumer prices rise moderately in May
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KKR-Stonepeak raise bid in battle for UK's Assura to $2.3 billion

Private equity firms KKR and Stonepeak Partners raised their offer for Britain's Assura on Wednesday to almost 1.7 billion pounds ($2.3 billion), topping a rival bid with their "best and

KKR-Stonepeak raise bid in battle for UK's Assura to $2.3 billion
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Heineken will invest over $2.7 billion in Mexico through 2028

Beer maker Heineken will invest $2.75 billion in different projects in Mexico, the company's CEO in the country said on Wednesday.

Heineken will invest over $2.7 billion in Mexico through 2028
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US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London
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California governor says 'democracy is under assault' by Trump as feds intervene in LA protests

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the federal military intervention in Los Angeles marks the onset of a much broader effort by President Donald Trump to overturn political and cultural norms at the heart of the nation’s democracy

California governor says 'democracy is under assault' by Trump as feds intervene in LA protests
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U.S.-China framework underwhelms

What matters in U.S. and global markets today I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert

U.S.-China framework underwhelms
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Tariffs could be the spur Europe's single market needs

To bring electronic scrap and other waste from across the European Union to its Belgian recycling plant, materials group Umicore can spend at least a month

Tariffs could be the spur Europe's single market needs
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Zara owner Inditex's early summer sales disappoint as tariffs fuel uncertainty

Zara owner Inditex missed expectations for first-quarter sales and early summer trading on Wednesday, as tariff fallout complicated the fast-fashion

Zara owner Inditex's early summer sales disappoint as tariffs fuel uncertainty
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UK government department budgets to rise by 2.3% a year, Reeves says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said the government's departmental budgets will grow by 2.3% a year in real terms, as she laid out her plans to divide up more than 2 trillion

UK government department budgets to rise by 2.3% a year, Reeves says
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Dollar keeps losing market share but euro slow to benefit: ECB study

The dollar continued to lose market share as the world's dominant currency last year but mostly smaller rivals and gold benefited rather than the euro, an ECB report showed on

Dollar keeps losing market share but euro slow to benefit: ECB study
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How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

Rather than feeling guilty about cooling down in extreme heat, homeowners could boost power reliability and lay a welcome mat for more renewables.

How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
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Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win

President Donald Trump is hailing a favorable decision by a federal appeals court over his sweeping tariff policy as a “great” win for the United States

Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a 'great' win
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US importers turn to brokers to navigate Trump-era tariffs, at a cost

U.S. importers are increasingly relying on customs brokers to keep up with President Donald Trump’s ever-changing trade policies.

US importers turn to brokers to navigate Trump-era tariffs, at a cost
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Russia says improving ties with US will take time

Talks between Russia and the United States aimed at improving ties and removing "irritants" in their relationship are not expected to yield quick results, the Kremlin said on

Russia says improving ties with US will take time
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US will resume accreditation of Swiss investment advisers

The U.S. will resume processing applications from Swiss entities aiming to become registered investment advisers in the U.S., the U.S.

US will resume accreditation of Swiss investment advisers
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States would struggle to administer food stamp benefits under Republican tax bill

U.S. states will not be able to fully administer food stamp benefits for millions of the nation's poor if a proposal in the Republican tax bill forcing them to

States would struggle to administer food stamp benefits under Republican tax bill
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Climate change could cost Italy over 5% of GDP in 2050, budget watchdog says

Extreme weather due to climate change may cost Italy more than 5% of GDP in 2050, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday, adding that global action to reduce carbon emissions

Climate change could cost Italy over 5% of GDP in 2050, budget watchdog says
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Italy seeks clarity from US over curbs on Pirelli due to Chinese investor

The Italian government is seeking clarity from the United States amid concerns that Washington could impose domestic restrictions on Pirelli due to the tyremaker's

Italy seeks clarity from US over curbs on Pirelli due to Chinese investor
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Jio BlackRock gets regulatory approval to operate as investment adviser in India

Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers (JBIAPL) has received approval from India's markets regulator to operate as an investment adviser, according to its parent company, Jio Financial Services

Jio BlackRock gets regulatory approval to operate as investment adviser in India
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GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US

Shares of General Motors are up before the opening bell after announcing plans to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to U.S. manufacturing plants as the automaker navigates tariffs that could drive prices higher

GM to invest $4 billion to shift some production from Mexico to the US
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Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court

Meta Platforms and TikTok said a European Union supervisory fee levied on them was disproportionate and based on a flawed methodology as they took their fight

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in second highest EU court
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Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback

Chinese tech giant Huawei launched its Pura 80 smartphone series on Wednesday, as the company seeks to cement its comeback in China's premium smartphone market following years of

Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback
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Peru turns to China as US tariffs squeeze blueberry exports

In Peru's Pisco Desert, rows of blueberry bushes towering as much as two meters high stretch towards the horizon, finally giving way

Peru turns to China as US tariffs squeeze blueberry exports
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What's targeted in Trump's request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

President Donald Trump is looking to cancel $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress

What's targeted in Trump's request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress
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Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4%

Kenya's central bank has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.4% from a 5.6% forecast given in April, its governor Kamau Thugge said on Wednesday.

Kenya central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 5.4%
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ECB's latest rate cut will help inflation back to 2%, Lane says

The European Central Bank's latest rate cut will help inflation bounce back to its 2% goal after an expected sag over the next year and a half, the ECB's chief economist Philip

ECB's latest rate cut will help inflation back to 2%, Lane says
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Trump’s tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution

Trump’s tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution

Trump’s tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution
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US immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

An immigration raid on Tuesday at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska was the "largest worksite enforcement operation" in the state

US immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained
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CFPB enforcement lead resigns, slams ‘attack’ on core mission in departure email

CFPB enforcement lead resigns, slams ‘attack’ on core mission in departure email

CFPB enforcement lead resigns, slams ‘attack’ on core mission in departure email
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Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says
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The days around Trump’s trade war announcements saw spikes in lawmaker stock market transactions

The days around Trump’s trade war announcements saw spikes in lawmaker stock market transactions

The days around Trump’s trade war announcements saw spikes in lawmaker stock market transactions
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Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says

Slovakia will not back the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia unless the European Commission provides a solution to the situation the country faces if the bloc phases out Russian

Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says
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China, Africa ask US to return to 'right track' on trade differences

China and 53 African countries called on nations, especially the United States, to return to the "right track" of resolving trade differences, the official Xinhua news agency

China, Africa ask US to return to 'right track' on trade differences
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Starbucks has received 'a lot of interest' for China business stake, CEO tells FT

Starbucks has received "a lot of interest" in the sale of a stake in its China business, its chief executive told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday, as the U.S.

Starbucks has received 'a lot of interest' for China business stake, CEO tells FT
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British homebuilder shares hit seven-month high ahead of spending review

British homebuilder shares rose sharply on Wednesday, ahead a public spending announcement from the UK finance minister that is expected to confirm 39 billion pounds ($52.54 billion)

British homebuilder shares hit seven-month high ahead of spending review
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ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year

Negotiated wage growth across the 20 nation euro zone is seen at 3.1% this year, including smoothed one-off payments, in line with figures projected a month earlier, the ECB's

ECB's wage tracker points to 3.1% growth this year
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VietJet in talks to order about 100 Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports

VietJet Aviation JSC is in talks to order around 100 more Airbus SE narrow-body jets, with a potential deal as early as next week's Paris Airshow, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

VietJet in talks to order about 100 Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports
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JPMorgan lifts yuan forecast on easing tariff risks, de-dollarisation trend

JPMorgan lifted its end-of-year forecast for China's onshore yuan spot price on Wednesday, citing moderating risks around the U.S. trade war and a broader global theme of so-called

JPMorgan lifts yuan forecast on easing tariff risks, de-dollarisation trend
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Japan remains cautious on tariff impact in June econ report

Japan's government reiterated its warning on the risks from U.S. tariffs on economic growth, saying in a monthly report on Wednesday that the potential impact on corporate profits

Japan remains cautious on tariff impact in June econ report
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BoE's Saporta says UK banks should borrow more from its repo facilities

Banks operating in Britain should make more use of the Bank of England's longer-term repurchase facilities, as central bank bond sales and

BoE's Saporta says UK banks should borrow more from its repo facilities
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Trump tells soldiers 'we will liberate Los Angeles'

President Donald Trump used a speech honoring soldiers on Tuesday to defend his decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles in a confrontation

Trump tells soldiers 'we will liberate Los Angeles'
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Capita to roll out AI-powered recruitment this summer

Capita, a British outsourcer that works with government, armed forces and companies, said it was using AI to cut recruitment from weeks to just hours, and it would roll out the

Capita to roll out AI-powered recruitment this summer
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South Korea to revamp tax scheme to boost dividends as part of stock market reform

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday the government was preparing to revamp the country's tax system to boost dividend payouts, as part of a broader push to make the

South Korea to revamp tax scheme to boost dividends as part of stock market reform
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UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%

The chances that UniCredit can see through its takeover bid for smaller peer Banco BPM are at best 20%, CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday.

UniCredit CEO says chances of pursuing Banco BPM deal no more than 20%
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Qantas shutters Singapore-based Jetstar Asia on rising costs, competition

Australia's Qantas Airways will close its Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia, the group said on Wednesday, blaming rising supplier costs, high airport fees and

Qantas shutters Singapore-based Jetstar Asia on rising costs, competition
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Chinese carmakers vow to make timely supplier payments as backlash to price war grows

Major Chinese car manufacturers have pledged to make payments to suppliers within 60 days, responding to a recent outcry from steelmakers over long payment times as well as

Chinese carmakers vow to make timely supplier payments as backlash to price war grows
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Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests

Immigration authorities have raided an Omaha meat production plant and detained dozens of workers

Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests
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Polestar restarts market expansion with France

Swedish premium carmaker Polestar will start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year with the goal of making it one of its three main European markets

Polestar restarts market expansion with France
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Japan's shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation

Bank of Japan officials are ramping up calls to keep pace with rapid developments around digital currencies that may accelerate a shift to cashless payments in a

Japan's shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation
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ECB, China's central bank renew cooperation agreement

The European Central Bank said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with the People's Bank of China to update their existing cooperation in central banking.

ECB, China's central bank renew cooperation agreement
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Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war

Germany's imports of goods from Russia fell by 95% in the 2021-2024 period while its exports of goods to Russia were cut by 72%, the country's statistics office Destatis reported on

Germany's imports from Russia fall by 95% since start of Ukraine war
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Egypt's crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond

Bahr el-Din Yakoub fled Sudan to seek sanctuary in Egypt after a missile ripped through his home in Khartoum and

Egypt's crackdown drives Sudanese refugees on new route to Libya and beyond
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BOJ to postpone rate hike to Q1 next year, tiny majority of economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will forego another interest rate hike this year due to uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy, according to a slight majority of economists in a

BOJ to postpone rate hike to Q1 next year, tiny majority of economists say: Reuters poll
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So, it's a framework for a deal, maybe?

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

So, it's a framework for a deal, maybe?
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Crypto funds' assets hit record high as investors hedge and diversify

Assets held in crypto funds hit a record high in May as easing trade

Crypto funds' assets hit record high as investors hedge and diversify
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The US and China say they have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes

Chinese state media say that the U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month

The US and China say they have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
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Argentine Supreme Court upholds 6-year prison sentence for ex-President Fernández

Argentina’s highest court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Argentine Supreme Court upholds 6-year prison sentence for ex-President Fernández
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Cryptocurrency firm Bullish confidentially files for US IPO, FT reports

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has confidentially filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in recent weeks, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Cryptocurrency firm Bullish confidentially files for US IPO, FT reports
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Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes

Tobacco smugglers and black market salesmen are increasingly using technologies such as social media and drones to deliver cigarettes to smokers in Europe and avoid law enforcers, a

Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes
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Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports

The Pentagon is scaling back by half its request to Congress for the U.S. Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-35 jets, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. A U.S.

Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports
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Tariffs expected to lift underlying US consumer prices in May

U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in May amid relatively cheaper gasoline, but the Trump

Tariffs expected to lift underlying US consumer prices in May
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Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs

Five nations and the European Union, as well as airlines and aerospace firms worldwide, urged the Trump administration not to impose new national security

Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs
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Trade war resolution may require concessions from all, ECB's Lagarde says

Coercive trade policies fail to resolve financial imbalances and the risk of mutual economic damage is so great that all sides need to weigh policy adjustments to resolve tensions

Trade war resolution may require concessions from all, ECB's Lagarde says
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New Zealand central bank says former head quit over funding dispute

Former New Zealand central bank governor Adrian Orr's surprise resignation in March was due to his disagreements with the Treasury ministry over

New Zealand central bank says former head quit over funding dispute
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Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday

Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue
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US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said condemnation by the U.S. and Israel of sanctions imposed on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers was "predictable", and that the

US and Israel condemnation of sanctions on ministers is 'predictable', Australia says
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Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has launched an artificial intelligence research and development centre in Vietnam, the company said on Tuesday.

Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam
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What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote

Iran’s nuclear program remains a top focus for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, particularly as any possible deal between Tehran and the United States over the program would likely rely on the agency long known as the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog

What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote
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Trump says he will 'liberate' Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg as he defended deploying the military on those protesting his immigration enforcement

Trump says he will 'liberate' Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army
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Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ

Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in May on falling import costs for raw materials, data showed on Wednesday, taking some pressure off the central bank to

Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ
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Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s race for governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor
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Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund had said it visited Syria for the first time since 2009 as the country scrambles to rebuild after over a decade of conflict

Syria's post-war economic recovery will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
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Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue

A federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to let the government keep collecting President Donald Trump’s sweeping import taxes while challenges to his signature trade policy continue on appeal

Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue
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China's Li says US-China reach framework on trade, will report back to leaders

China's Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang said on Tuesday that the Chinese and the U.S. negotiating teams had agreed a framework on trade after two days of talks, and would take

China's Li says US-China reach framework on trade, will report back to leaders
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Lutnick says US-China trade framework should resolve rare earth issue

U.S.

Lutnick says US-China trade framework should resolve rare earth issue
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ICE’s tactics draw criticism as it triples daily arrest targets

Migrant workers picked up at a well-known Italian restaurant in San Diego.

ICE’s tactics draw criticism as it triples daily arrest targets
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US court pauses ruling allowing Venezuelans to challenge deportations to El Salvador

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling holding that hundreds of Venezuelans the Trump administration deported to El Salvador under

US court pauses ruling allowing Venezuelans to challenge deportations to El Salvador
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India's Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis

Maruti Suzuki has cut near-term production targets for its maiden electric vehicle e-Vitara by two-thirds because of rare earths shortages, a document showed, in the latest sign

India's Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis
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Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members

A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s dismantling of a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses

Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
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US Justice Department resumes scaled-back enforcement against foreign bribery

The U.S.

US Justice Department resumes scaled-back enforcement against foreign bribery
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Mexico eases trade ban on Brazilian chicken

Mexico eased a ban on chicken shipments from Brazil, setting the restriction now only to products coming from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, instead of a previous

Mexico eases trade ban on Brazilian chicken
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Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events

The Associated Press has asked for a full hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, seeking to overturn last week's decision by three judges of that court that continues to allow the Trump administration to restrict the outlet's access to cover presidential events

Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
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Colombia to suspend fiscal rule as public finances worsen, source says

Colombia's government has authorized the use of an "escape clause" to temporarily suspend compliance with its fiscal rule, a government source told Reuters on

Colombia to suspend fiscal rule as public finances worsen, source says
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GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles

General Motors said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $4 billion over the next two years at three U.S. facilities in Michigan,

GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
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US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say

The United States and Mexico are negotiating a deal to reduce or eliminate President Donald Trump's 50% steel tariffs on imports up to a certain volume, industry and trade sources said on

US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say
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The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

President Donald Trump has called Los Angeles a “trash heap” and promised to “liberate” it from criminals in a speech to troops at Fort Bragg to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army

The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg
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GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production
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The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles

The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids
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US firms launch ETF to capitalize on Trump's deregulation push

A group of three investment management firms teamed up to launch an exchange-traded fund that will invest in companies they expect to benefit from deregulation and free

US firms launch ETF to capitalize on Trump's deregulation push
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Trading Day-Buoyancy trumping uncertainty

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters

Trading Day-Buoyancy trumping uncertainty
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Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he planned to start "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after the hurricane season and that states would receive

Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season
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Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup in Supreme Court testimony

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied that he led an attempt to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election during his trial before the country's Supreme

Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup in Supreme Court testimony
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US farm agency to allow three more states to bar some items from food aid

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US farm agency to allow three more states to bar some items from food aid
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US states sue 23andMe to protect customers' private data

New York and more than two dozen other U.S. states sued 23andMe to challenge the sale of its customers' private information after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy in March.

US states sue 23andMe to protect customers' private data
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US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear

U.S. stocks drifted just below their all-time high as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China

US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear
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Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?

Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?

Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?
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Brazilian businessman Tanure courts banks after hatching Braskem bid with Novonor

Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure has begun talks with the banks that will be key to his bid for petrochemical firm Braskem , he told Reuters, as he aims to

Brazilian businessman Tanure courts banks after hatching Braskem bid with Novonor
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US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump's comments, Cenovus CEO says

The U.S. relies on Canadian oil imports, despite comments to the contrary by U.S. President Donald Trump, Cenovus Energy CEO said on Tuesday. 

US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump's comments, Cenovus CEO says
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JERA close to signing deal for 1 MTPA of LNG from Commonwealth, sources say

U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Commonwealth LNG is close to signing a deal with Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, to supply it with 1 million metric

JERA close to signing deal for 1 MTPA of LNG from Commonwealth, sources say
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Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress

Global stocks and the dollar were positive but muted on Tuesday as trade talks between the United States and China continued through a

Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress
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GameStop's first-quarter revenue declines as online gaming demand rises

Videogame retailer GameStop reported a decline in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday as customers increasingly opted for digital downloads over purchases at its brick-and-mortar stores,

GameStop's first-quarter revenue declines as online gaming demand rises
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US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies

U.S. senators pressed Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies