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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

President Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by United States companies

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
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Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

By Nolan D.

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black
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Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour

Organizations supporting Black women and girls in the American South are receiving a boost this summer

Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour
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Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach

As the United States men's national soccer team advances in the World Cup, fans from Wall Street to the wider world have an unexpected patron to

Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach
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Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash

Russia's central bank said on Friday there was no need for extra measures to stabilise the banking system, despite a rise in cash withdrawals that some

Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash
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Biggest job cuts by global automakers

Auto giant Volkswagen's potential plan to shutter four German factories and ramp up job cuts to as many as 100,000 could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry.

Biggest job cuts by global automakers
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EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR

EDF signed an agreement to sell EDF Power Solutions in the United States and Canada to private equity firm KKR, the company said on Friday. 

EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR
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Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers

Chevron is exploring additional data center deals across the U.S., including the Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast, following its two-

Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers
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IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'

The International Monetary Fund's chief economist on Friday said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce forward rate guidance on monetary

IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'
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IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'

Global trade flows and relationships are shifting after U.S.

IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'
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Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on Friday, the Kremlin said, and discussions were expected to focus on the war in

Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war
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US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce

The U.S. diesel futures crack spread, a measure of profitability for refiners, hit a three-week high as analysts said supply tightness for the product is

US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

U.S.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax
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House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs
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Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations
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Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say
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US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded from record lows in June, though households remained worried about the high cost of living, a survey showed on Friday.

US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain
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Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz
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Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

A drop in oil prices after a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has helped ease immediate inflationary pressure

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets
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Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says

Polymarket's annualized revenue has surpassed $1 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, highlighting the rapid rise of prediction markets

Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says
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Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll

Argentina's monthly economic activity indicator is forecast to show 2% year-over-year growth in April, down from 5.5% in March, according to the median of a Reuters

Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll
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Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May

The U.S. trade deficit in goods swelled to a 14-month high in May as businesses boosted imports, likely to avoid shortages and higher prices related

Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May
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Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain

The dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday as recent economic data and a drop in oil prices slightly cooled expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes,

Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain
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Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal

Cargo drone startup Elroy Air has agreed to list in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check firm Columbus Circle Capital Corp II in a deal valued at roughly $1 billion, the

Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
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DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

Democrats are organizing events nationwide this weekend to address affordability concerns

DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns
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Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease
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Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May

Brazil's current account deficit reached $3.185 billion in May, central bank data showed on Friday, narrower than the $4.159 billion shortfall expected in a Reuters poll.

Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May
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Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role

Three Chinese brokerages - Yongan Futures, Orient Futures and Guotai Junan Futures - are preparing to apply for membership of the London Metal

Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role
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Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says

Hungary, which currently meets none of the criteria to adopt the euro, could meet these conditions by around 2030, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday, adding that

Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says
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What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
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Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

U.S. solar developers have secured federal subsidies for a wave of projects large enough to nearly double current capacity, rushing to beat a July 4 deadline that

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar
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Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen's plans to close plants in Germany and nearly double planned job cuts to around 100,000 have put the spotlight on

Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker
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Fed Chair Warsh taps veteran staff economists as advisers, WSJ reports

U.S.

Fed Chair Warsh taps veteran staff economists as advisers, WSJ reports
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Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?

Carmaker Volkswagen is considering shutting down four factories in Germany, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as it faces mounting pressure from Chinese rivals.

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?
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Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's 2027 draft budget has been finalized, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing sources, saying that Finance

Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports
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UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows

The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to recede in June, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that should ease concerns at the

UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows
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Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday, as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run this quarter, with investors questioning high valuations and the

Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide
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VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say

Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with the

VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say
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Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213 million IPO

Shares of Sinda fell 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday after the Mexican silver miner raised $213 million in its U.S. ‌initial public offering.

Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213 million IPO
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Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses, as oil tankers kept exiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns the day after a

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz
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Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead
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For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue
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MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

MLB's owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, which would be a huge change for the sport

MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges
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International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
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Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national “billionaires' tax” and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
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Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data
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New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia
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Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing
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College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

College tuition has not significantly risen since 1990, at least compared to tuition changes over the previous decades.

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition
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Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs
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AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?
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European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides

European shares pulled back from record highs on Friday, with technology shares tracking global sector weakness, while Zalando

European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides
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When the chips are down and up and down

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

When the chips are down and up and down
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US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs

U.S. equity funds came under selling pressure in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded spending in the technology sector and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve

US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs
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Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools

Banks and financial sector watchdogs must move quickly to adopt new technology to plug system vulnerabilities as AI supercharges cybersecurity risks, a top Swiss financial

Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools
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Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll
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Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez
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UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts

Britain on Friday set out proposed changes to listing rules for investment trusts aimed at strengthening shareholder protections, following a series of campaigns by U.S.

UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts
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Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

The Defense Ministry in Moscow says Ukraine launched a major nighttime drone attack on Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
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NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
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Take Five: Time to keep your cool

A wild first half of the year is almost over, with focus shifting to how central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, steer markets in the months ahead.

Take Five: Time to keep your cool
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Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 96,300 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says
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Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound

China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound
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End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid

Matteo Salvini once earned the nickname "the captain" after steering his far-right League party to the forefront of Italian politics.

End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid
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Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half

Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half
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China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion

China Eastern Airlines said on Friday it plans to buy 25 A330neo jets from Airbus for a catalogue price of about $9.35 billion, as the

China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion
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On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda

Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year promising to aggressively crack down on immigration and pursue a campaign of mass deportation,

On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda
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After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US
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Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat

Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence supply chains

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat
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Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts

Volkswagen on Friday declined to comment on a report stating that it aims to slash up to 100,000 jobs from its current workforce worldwide over the next few years.

Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday,

Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows
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Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as

Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply
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Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower

Global equity fund inflows slowed sharply in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded technology spending and a hawkish stance of the U.S.

Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower
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Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
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Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

Chipflation
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of

Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
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Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb

Germany's proposed pension reforms will ease pressure on younger workers struggling to accumulate wealth in the face of a weak economy and high housing

Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb
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UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

The U.N.

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
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Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall

Shares of Japanese chipmaker Kioxia slid 12% on Friday after a report that ChatGPT maker OpenAI was considering delaying its initial public offering sparked a selloff in AI-

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall
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Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea

Samsung Group will pledge on Monday 1,000 trillion won ($648 billion) in South Korea over the next decade, a media report said, in a

Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea
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Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting

Honda Motor Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe secured support for his reappointment to the Japanese automaker's board at its annual meeting on Friday after apologising to

Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting
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Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports

SpaceX has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, the Financial Times reported on Friday, in a move that could allow the Elon Musk-led

Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports
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Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave

The dollar heads into the second half of 2026 on a high, thanks to bets for higher U.S. interest rates and

Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave
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Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes
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Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading

Over an 18-year career trading currencies in Seoul, Namkoong Taehun was on the front lines of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the post-Brexit

Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading
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Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions

Mining major BHP will split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America and President South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it

Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory

A New York City housing board voted on Thursday to freeze the rents for about one million regulated apartments for up to two years, fulfilling a central

New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
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Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle

Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
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Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields

A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields

Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
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California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules

The state of California on Thursday sought a preliminary injunction to block the U.S.

California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules
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74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
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Trump to tap telecom regulatory lawyer as DOJ antitrust head

U.S.

Trump to tap telecom regulatory lawyer as DOJ antitrust head
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Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb

Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes
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US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey,

US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
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BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors

Mining giant BHP-backed I-Pulse said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the U.S.

BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors
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US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites

Canadian miner Titan Mining and U.S.-based REalloys said on Thursday they were selected by the U.S. Army to develop processing facilities for critical minerals.

US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites
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Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal

ON Semiconductor Corp  said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at about $7 billion,  its largest

Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal
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Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss

James Sprayregen, who over three decades built the restructuring practice of Kirkland & Ellis and turned it into the

Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss
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Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing

Private equity-backed womenswear retailer Reformation on Thursday reported a rise in annual revenue in its U.S. initial public offering filing.

Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing
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OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports

OpenAI is considering holding off on its public debut until next year, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations.

OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports
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Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts

The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it laid off 110 employees this week, citing cuts in federal research funding, with the layoffs impacting

Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts
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Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
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FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday proposed changes to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes and harmonize

FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications
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Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy

It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for

Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
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Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?

This week both the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives and U.S.

Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?
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House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday he will transmit the housing bill to the White House following his meeting with U.S.

House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says
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Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says
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Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda
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Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops

The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products

Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops
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Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars
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World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and assessing how best to support the country after two powerful earthquakes, with thousands

World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes
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US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban

Polestar said on Thursday the Trump administration was forcing the electric-vehicle maker to stop selling vehicles in the

US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban
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NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit

NATO allies will announce tens of billions of dollars in defense-related deals at a summit next month in Turkey, and will also underscore their commitment to defense

NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit
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JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on

Jamie Dimon plans to stay on as JPMorgan's CEO for at least three more years, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as

JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on
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Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook

The Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by losses in Big Tech shares, while the S&P closed near flat and the Dow

Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
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House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

U.S.

House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress
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Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund

Ares Management again capped withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund after redemption requests rose in the second quarter, according to a filing released Thursday.

Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund
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World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high

Global stocks rose on Thursday as strong earnings from chipmakers lifted sentiment, although investors remained wary about stretched valuations for AI-

World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high
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Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns

The Bank of Canada's consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad support for its 2% inflation target, but participants complained

Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns
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SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets

SpaceX plans to begin next month building an eight‑mile (13-km) natural gas pipeline called "Starpipe" to its Texas launch facilities, according to

SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
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Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said there was a "glimmer of hope" on services inflation in the latest U.S. inflation report, but

Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data
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Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday after a cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, putting an evacuation effort for ships from

Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman
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Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures
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Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara
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The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen
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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips

Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom

Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
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Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports

Automakers Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some assets of Japanese auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports
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Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Microsoft's Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August
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Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024

Police in Kenya have detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
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At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion
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Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says
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JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon

JPMorgan Chase promotes Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents, positioning them as potential successors to the bank's longtime CEO Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon
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Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments
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Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago
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China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions

China and Austria should respect each other's "core interests" and work to improve China-EU ties, Beijing's top diplomat told his Austrian counterpart on Thursday, as

China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions
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Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle

Memory chipmakers have for decades been trapped in boom-bust cycles, with capacity buildouts hitting the market

Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle
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Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies findings

The federally appointed watchdog overseeing the United Auto Workers union found that its president, Shawn Fain, retaliated against a top officer and

Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies findings
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IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady

The U.S. economy has seen solid growth momentum and inflation was expected to reach the Federal Reserve's 2% target by the end of 2027, the International Monetary Fund

IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady
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Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say

Dating app Bumble is exploring a sale amid slowing growth in the online dating sector, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say
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Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

The U.S.

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China
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IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it has seen energy and commodity prices fall since

IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize
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Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion

Brazil's central bank pushed back on Thursday against market perceptions that it had extended its monetary policy horizon, after its latest rate decision

Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion
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JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas

JPMorgan Chase plans to double its "Community Center" branches that focus on low-income neighborhoods

JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas
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Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says
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X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams

The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe

X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams
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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
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US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday

US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
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US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors

The automotive industry’s increasingly complex vehicles improved in overall quality during the past year, with Ford Motor taking the top initial quality

US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors
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Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip

Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket
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France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia

France's navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year in European efforts to

France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia
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Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations

The dollar was set to snap a three-session streak of gains on Thursday, after a flurry of U.S. economic data that included a reading on inflation

Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations
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World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions

Three International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday sued U.S.

World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions
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Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results

Banks announced increased dividends and some announced new share buy-back programs on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve released results of its stress test.

Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results
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IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks

The International Monetary Fund is confident Argentina will keep paying what it owes the IMF, even as its own staff report describes repayment capacity as subject to exceptional

IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks
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US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them

Gerardo Verdugo voted for Donald Trump in 2024 hoping for an economic revival.

US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them
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May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table

U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and

May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
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Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage
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Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June

Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the

Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June
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Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
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Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures

Brazil's central bank on Thursday published updated inflation forecasts showing price increases near target by the end of 2028, even as projections

Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures
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US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with labor market resilience.

US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected
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Wall St futures extend gains after May inflation data

U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Thursday as a largely in-line inflation reading fueled hopes for a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

Wall St futures extend gains after May inflation data
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Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne

German drugmaker Merck KGaA said on Thursday it would buy U.S. firm Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion, its biggest deal in

Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne
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US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded sharply in May as demand increased broadly, suggesting business spending on equipment would again underpin

US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May
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Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%

Tesla said on Thursday that production at its Berlin plant will rise by 20% to 7,500 vehicles per week from October this year.

Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%
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US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first quarter, but consumer spending almost stalled.

US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls
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Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Thursday as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm renewed AI optimism, while upbeat economic data aided sentiment.

Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data
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Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand

Micron Technology edged past the market valuation of Meta Platforms and briefly Tesla's for the first time on Thursday, after the memory chipmaker's solid forecast helped extend

Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand
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Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September

The Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates next month even after a government report showed inflation based on the U.S. central bank's targeted measure was the

Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September
Economy|Opinion|Political|World

The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.

The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out
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US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
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US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

One law generally shields foreign governments and companies they own from lawsuits in US courts. Another lets many Cuban cases proceed, according to a new ruling.

US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact
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Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
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Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers
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US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses

US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
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Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

Oil prices were on Thursday at levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed

Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
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Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks

Investors expect heavy trading volume on Friday to reflect changes to the Russell indexes, including reclassifications for

Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks
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Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says

All three bids for Volkswagen's engine maker Everllence valued the unit "clearly above" €9 billion ($10.21 billion), a

Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says
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IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound

Swiss economic growth will remain subdued in the near term, slowing to 1.1% in 2026, as sluggish growth among trading partners and heightened geopolitical and tariff uncertainty

IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound
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Microneconomics

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Micron Technology's impressive earnings update and demand forecasts

Microneconomics
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Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says

Moves to simplify bank regulation in the U.S. and Britain could end up making the system less safe if rules become easier for lenders to circumvent, according to

Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says
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Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust

Morgan Stanley was among the first Wall Street backers of Market Financial Solutions Ltd., lending credibility to the British private credit business

Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust
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BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise

BlackBerry raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on continued momentum for its QNX division following the completion of its turnaround efforts,

BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise
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Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing

Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick handily beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher prices for its spices and condiments helped offset rising

Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing
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Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call

The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman stressed the need for continued bilateral coordination on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on Thursday,

Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call
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Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn said calls by some shareholders for his return reflected deep anger over years of failed turnaround plans, accusing the

Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results
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Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds

Wealthy nations with the highest rate of immigration over the past 35 years reaped a large economic benefit and many could still absorb more workers, according to

Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds
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'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation

BofA Global Research on Thursday dropped its forecast for the Bank of England to hike rates this year, terming it a 'close call' driven by lower energy prices, easing inflation

'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation
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KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income

KKR said on Thursday it had generated more than $900 million in income from monetization activity in the second quarter through June 24, signaling acceleration in private equity

KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income
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Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says

Swiss asset manager Partners Group may slightly reduce the size of its evergreen funds in future while sticking to its overall strategy, Chairman Steffen Meister was quoted

Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says
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Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump
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AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs
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Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast

The Bank of England's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios and individual Monetary Policy Committee members' opinions risks discouraging

Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast
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European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally

European shares notched up a record high close on Thursday, with healthcare stocks leading the way while a resurgent AI rally

European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally
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Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say

Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say
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Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action
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Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

Days after Iran began striking targets across the United Arab Emirates in March, Dubai's top officials gathered hundreds of business leaders to discuss how the Gulf tourism

Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock
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Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill

Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the

Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
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US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver

The U.S.

US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver
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France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says

France is suffocating under the weight of its fast‑growing public debt burden, leaving the country vulnerable to market sentiment, the public audit office said on Thursday,

France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says
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US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched

Launch prices for prescription medicines approved by U.S. regulators in 2025 fell from the previous year, but remained high at a median of $216,000 due to

US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched
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UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows

British retail sales slid further this month, with sales far below the norm expected for this time of year, according to a survey on Thursday that added to signs of a slowdown

UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows
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China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales

By Nick Carey and Divya Rajagopal WUHU, China/TORONTO, June 25 - Just two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January he would allow limited electric-vehicle imports from

China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales
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Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says

The global personal luxury goods market is showing signs of a recovery in the second quarter, despite the war in the Middle

Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says
Economy|Political|World

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

The U.S.

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war
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EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal

European Union governments adopted on Thursday legislation to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, fulfilling the EU's side of a trade deal struck with U.S.

EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal
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Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years

June 25 - Spanish industrial prices rose in May at their fastest pace since December 2022, fuelled by a considerable increase in energy prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday

Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years
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Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'

U.S.

Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit the United States and meet with U.S.

Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal
Economy|Political|World

UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she was backing Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, adding that he would

UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister
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Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore

Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig
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Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll

Short bets on the Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee retreated from multi-month peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as normalising oil prices and

Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll
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German home prices rise but pace slows

German home prices rose modestly in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly gain as the property sector in Europe's largest economy seeks

German home prices rise but pace slows
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ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire

The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let

ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire
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Micron puts chips back on the table

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee High-stakes earnings from Micron more than delivered by outlining strong demand for its memory chips and that was enough to

Micron puts chips back on the table
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US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
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Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports

Cal-Maine Foods and other egg suppliers are close to resolving an investigation by the U.S.

Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports
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German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds

German consumer sentiment stabilised heading into ​July, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Thursday.

German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds
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Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand

Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand
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Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters

Brazil plans to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million) with its first-ever issuance of panda bonds, Finance Minister Dario Durigan told Reuters on Thursday,

Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters
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Aerospace parts maker Doncasters raises $919.3 million in US IPO

Doncasters said on Wednesday it had raised $919.3 million in its U.S. initial public offering, as the nearly 250-year-old aerospace parts maker heads for its New York debut after a

Aerospace parts maker Doncasters raises $919.3 million in US IPO
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Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path

Japan's government will call for monetary policy that bolsters private demand, a draft of its long-term economic blueprint reviewed by

Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path
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Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions

Myanmar's newly appointed government appeared "more open" to suggestions compared to the previous regime, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday,

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions
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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
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New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on
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Australian job vacancies fall 2.1% in May quarter

Job vacancies in Australia fell in the May quarter for the first decline since the middle of 2025, data showed on Thursday, with the largest drops in the finance,

Australian job vacancies fall 2.1% in May quarter
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Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates once every few months and stand ready to speed up the pace of hikes, hawkish board member Naoki Tamura

Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months
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Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit

Australia's Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner, was hit on Thursday with a class action lawsuit alleging the widespread sexual

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit
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Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop

Australian household spending rebounded in May as travel returned to normal after a war-induced drop in April, data showed on Thursday, suggesting consumer demand was

Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop
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Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight
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Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
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US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

U.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington

US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
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NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying

(Corrects headline and rewrites paragraph 2 and paragraph 5 (previously paragraph 4) to reflect NY Fed official was referencing the FOMC's implementation note, not its policy statement.

NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying
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China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Just two days after SpaceX made its historic market debut, a Chinese space startup held an investor roadshow for its

China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns
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Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will carry out preemptive attacks on facilities Russia is using for its war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his evening address on Wednesday, as Kyiv expands strikes

Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says
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Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike

Australian employment rebounded in May while the jobless rate ticked lower as expected, data showed on Thursday, a sign of resilience that could support a

Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike
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How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters
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The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
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Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by tech stocks on nagging concerns about high-flying valuations, but

Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall
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Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU subsidy approval for its $55 billion acquisition of videogame developer Electronic Arts

Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30
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Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs

Brazil's government will announce measures to improve support for gig workers and small businesses in the coming days, including proposals to raise the income ceiling for

Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs
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Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is seeking more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak,

Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress
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GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan

General Motors announced on Wednesday it would invest an extra 3.5 billion reais ($674.88 million) in Brazil, expanding its commitment to the country's auto industry by

GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan
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Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
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Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports

Brazil's petrochemical firm Braskem is expected to file a protective injunction against its creditors' claims on Wednesday, local newspaper Valor Economico reported,

Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports
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Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally

Shares of chipmakers surged late on Wednesday, adding over $400 billion in market value after strong forecasts from Micron Technology and Qualcomm breathed fresh

Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally
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White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action

White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
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Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
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Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery as booming demand for battery storage systems helps offset a slowdown in some

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs
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Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse

The former chief operating officer at Tricolor Holdings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud and conspiracy charges in connection with the now-

Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse
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Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets

U.S.

Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
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Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief

U.S. bond yields tumbled on Wednesday as oil's slide to a four-month low eased inflation fears, although the relief wasn't felt as much in

Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief
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Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million
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Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar

Qualcomm said it expects to generate $15 billion in sales from its data center business by 2029 as it moves beyond its core smartphone chips,

Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar
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Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers

The White House asked Congress on Wednesday for $1 billion to boost the pensions of workers at former General Motors auto parts unit Delphi that

Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers
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Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say

Sky, the Comcast-owned British pay TV group, has agreed on terms to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming unit, two people familiar with the

Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say
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Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid

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Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid
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Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol,

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales
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Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale

Mexican lender Banorte said Wednesday it raised $1.35 billion in international markets through the sale of hybrid debt, in a deal that underscores investor appetite

Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale
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Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips

Micron forecast quarterly profit and revenue well above expectations on Wednesday and said its customers had committed $22 billion to lock in

Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips
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Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

U.S.

Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
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Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion

Volkswagen has agreed to sell its diesel engine unit Everllence to Bain Capital in a deal generating proceeds of about €7.4 billion ($8.4 billion

Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion
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Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies
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Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review

Chile's state-owned Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, will consider asset sales and partnerships as part of a broader

Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review
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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
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Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots, is planning to go public on Wall Street

Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids
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All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'

The Federal Reserve says that all 32 of the nation's biggest banks have passed its annual stress test

All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'
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Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise

A short-term glut has pushed oil futures back to pre-war levels as Middle East exports jump, analysts

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise
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Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high

Stocks fell on Wednesday, erasing early Wall Street gains and leaving European shares little changed, as valuation worries continued to weigh on

Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high
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Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends

The U.S.

Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends
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US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants

Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street as losses for several tech giants including Microsoft weighed on the market

US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants
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Jefferies quarterly profit misses estimates as asset management weighs

Jefferies Financial missed second-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as weakness in asset management overshadowed gains from robust

Jefferies quarterly profit misses estimates as asset management weighs
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AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise prices

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
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US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis

US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy
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Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case

Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the Indian billionaire, after the Justice Department

Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case
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Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France

French automaker Renault Group is planning to cut 800 engineering jobs in France by the end of 2027 in a bid to make its organisation leaner to better compete with Chinese

Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France
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China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to help ensure the stability of global industrial and supply

China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports
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US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill

Stocks of U.S. homebuilders rallied on Wednesday, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at speeding the construction

US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill
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US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked

Average U.S. domestic air fares rose 4.7% in the first three months of 2026 to $428 as oil prices soared in March due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the U.S.

US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked
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US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say
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Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows

Economists in Brazil expect the El Niño weather pattern will have a significant impact on inflation this year and next, not all of which has been

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows
Economy|Political|US|World

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor

Mallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race

Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
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Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
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Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions

Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said at the Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Wednesday that refining and petrochemical earnings face greater volatility due to uncertainty

Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions
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Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show

The Bank of Canada's governing council agreed to keep its monetary policy nimble to respond to new U.S. trade restrictions, the impact of energy prices,

Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show
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Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz

The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply

Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz
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Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?
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Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company

Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation
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Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday
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US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since before the Iran war, raising hopes that

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels
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US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
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Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit

Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S. states accused dozens of drugmakers and executives of fixing prices

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit
Business|Economy|US

US Postal Service tells Congress it needs help, running out of cash

U.S.

US Postal Service tells Congress it needs help, running out of cash
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Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release

The U.S.

Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release
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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
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US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says

U.S. oil executives expect domestic oil production to increase slightly at current prices but said geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory issues

US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says
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European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps

European shares were muted on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, while defence group

European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security

U.S.

Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security
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Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy
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Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

The International Olympic Committee is to pay more than $100 million to athletes

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
Economy|Political|World

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has told the United States that no tolls were being sought from ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says

Online spending among shoppers on the first day of Amazon's Prime Day rose 5.3% from a year earlier to $8.3 billion across U.S. retailers, Adobe Analytics said on Wednesday.

US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says
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Keiko Fujimori's expected victory returns divisive dynasty to Peru

Keiko Fujimori’s victory in her fourth bid for Peru's presidency returns a polarizing political dynasty to power, reviving deep divisions

Keiko Fujimori's expected victory returns divisive dynasty to Peru
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it would buy AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $4 billion, gaining access to software that runs AI models across

Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes were muted on Wednesday, after two straight sessions of declines, as technology shares steadied after a sharp sell-off this week and investors awaited

Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says

Iceland's main opposition leader said European Union membership would not fix the country's economic problems or strengthen its security, making the

EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says
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J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend

J.P.Morgan on Wednesday joined major Wall Street brokerages to raise its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 index, lifting it to 7,800, citing strong earnings momentum driven by

J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend
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Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned

U.S.

Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned
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OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure

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OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure
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US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter

The U.S. current account deficit widened more than expected in the first quarter amid a shortfall on the primary income balance, government data showed on Wednesday.

US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening

Bullion-backed exchange-traded funds could face renewed outflows if investors continue to increase their bets on interest rate hikes, analysts say — a factor

Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff

Short sellers have increased their bets on further falls in the share price of Elon Musk's SpaceX after the stock's drop from highs scaled

SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff
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US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in May, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and prices, dampening hopes for a housing

US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline
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Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away

Apple turning to Intel for chips, as Washington announced last week, has the neat logic of necessity meeting ambition.

Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away
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Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election

Romania's leftist Social Democrats, parliament's largest party, said on Wednesday they would back their own party leader Sorin Grindeanu for prime minister, as parties

Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election
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Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts

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Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts
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US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations

The U.S. dollar advanced for a third straight day on Wednesday to hit a 13-month high as markets braced for anticipated rate hikes from the Federal

US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations
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Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices
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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp

Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp
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War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution
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Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints

Cerebras shares tumbled about 14% on Wednesday after the chip designer warned that annual profit margins would undershoot first-quarter figures in its debut earnings following a

Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints
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30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions

What happens when a rapper whose early work explored capitalism’s brutality becomes one of the system’s most successful beneficiaries?

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions
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Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws

The spotlight is on chipmaker Micron Technology as it prepares to report earnings, and investors are bracing for more volatility after recent market swings fueled

Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws
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Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says

Reforms are needed to a core sovereign debt restructuring initiative for low-income countries known as the Common Framework to make it faster and more

Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says
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Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures

Mexico's annual inflation rate hit 3.55% in the first half of June, official data showed on Wednesday, landing below expectations and defusing

Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures
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SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges

South Korea's SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to raise up to $29.4 billion through a U.S. stock market listing in what would be among

SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges
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FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff

FedEx shares fell 2% on Wednesday, as lower margins in its core delivery segment in the fourth quarter raised investor doubts about the company's future following

FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff
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Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says

Russia wants to know if Donald Trump has really changed his stance on the Ukraine war after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested

Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says
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Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback

Crypto platform Binance intends to stay in the European Union and will make a fresh push for permission to

Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback
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India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US

India and the United States discussed pathways to conclude an interim trade deal, the Indian government said in a statement on

India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US
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Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy
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Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil

Wealthy Polish, American and Gulf-based property buyers are pouring into Spain's capital Madrid and Costa del Sol seeking luxury

Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil
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Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally

Wendy's highly shorted shares jumped to a more than seven-month high on Wednesday as retail traders flocked to the beaten-down stock of the fast-food chain, in

Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally
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Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'

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Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool
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The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies
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Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula

Ricardo de Lima Filho, a 34-year-old video game translator, has voted for left-wing presidential candidates in every election he can

Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula
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US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock

The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey

US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock
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Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says

European Union nations outside the euro have made little to no progress in convergence in recent years and even Hungary, the nation most actively discussing accession,

Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says
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US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say

The U.S.

US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say
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Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit

When Angelica Garcia tried to renew her food stamps this spring, she said she thought she knew the drill.

Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit
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Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says

U.S. nicotine pouch brand ALP, which is co-owned by U.S. conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson, will launch sales in 11 European markets from July, its

Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says
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Bubble or blasphemy?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets An 8% plunge in the high-flying U.S. chip stock index on Tuesday

Bubble or blasphemy?
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Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99

Take-Two Interactive Software has priced its highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" at $79.99 and will launch the game on November 19, the company said on Wednesday.

Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99
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Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s
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Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat

China’s premier has defended the country's technological advancements as an opportunity for the world, not a threat

Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat
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What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review

Global index provider MSCI deferred a decision on a possible downgrade of Indonesia's equity market to frontier status until November, allowing the country to keep its

What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review
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Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
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Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection

U.S. logistics firm Prologis on Wednesday made public its £12.6 billion ($16.62 billion) takeover proposal for Britain's Segro after the warehouse landlord rejected its approach,

Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection
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‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out
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Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori said on Wednesday she would seek to unite a Peru "split in two" if she takes office, after razor-

Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds
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Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

Australia's central bank has work to do to tame "too high" inflation, a top official said on Wednesday, although he added that lower global oil prices stemming from a

Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says
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BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank must scrutinise how Middle East developments, profitability of AI-related investments and overseas non-

BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says
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Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows

Japan will study ways to improve management of its foreign exchange reserves of $1.3 trillion, a war chest for future yen

Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows
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Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say

Qualcomm is in talks to provide chip-design services to China's ByteDance, four people familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. company seeks to reduce dependence on the

Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say
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Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand

Taiwan's ASE Technology Holding, the world's largest chip packaging ​and testing provider, is expanding capacity to meet AI demand, Chief

Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand
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Time to cash in your chips?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook South Korea's chip-heavy KOSPI made an unconvincing attempt at a bounce on Wednesday after notching the fifth-biggest selloff

Time to cash in your chips?
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ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese technology company ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, is in preliminary talks with banks for its largest offshore loan of about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported on

ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports
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Premature to talk about rate hikes, India cenbank chief tells ET Now

India's central bank chief said on Wednesday it was "premature" to talk about interest rate hikes at this stage of the policy cycle.

Premature to talk about rate hikes, India cenbank chief tells ET Now
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Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough
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Malaysia to ramp up support for ringgit as foreign outflows, Fed rate outlook weigh

Malaysia's central bank said on Wednesday it would step up efforts to support the ringgit, including measures to attract foreign funds and encourage state-linked firms and

Malaysia to ramp up support for ringgit as foreign outflows, Fed rate outlook weigh
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Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it was considering buying back shares to fund stock-based employee compensation tied to its 2026

Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided
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How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung

SK Hynix's overtaking of Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable firm was the culmination of 14 years of bets that brought

How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung
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Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military needs to test if it can respond immediately to a war breaking out, as the warning time for any Chinese attack is shortening, Defence

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
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US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill

Bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the construction of more affordable housing in the United States was headed to passage in the U.S.

US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill
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Japan May services producer prices rise 3.3% y/y on soaring fuel costs

Japan's services producer price index in May rose 3.3% from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Wednesday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep

Japan May services producer prices rise 3.3% y/y on soaring fuel costs
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South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea's government is in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over plans for the next phase of large-scale investments in semiconductor production facilities,

South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix
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Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows

Bank of Japan policymakers debated mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases to raise borrowing costs nearer levels

Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows
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Ukraine submits updated bid for OECD membership, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a club of

Ukraine submits updated bid for OECD membership, Zelenskiy says
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US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump

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US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump
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Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 

Consolidated Edison CEO Tim Cawley, speaking at the  Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Tuesday, said the utility must upsize parts of

Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 
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UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows

British employers expect to scale back pay increases markedly next year, according to a survey on Wednesday from human resources data firm Brightmine that added to signs of a

UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows
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Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions.

Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle
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Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says

Rio Tinto. expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for the

Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says
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Bessent says US supply chains must be able to withstand shocks, coercion

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Bessent says US supply chains must be able to withstand shocks, coercion
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Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law

A group representing major automakers warned on Tuesday that car companies may be forced to halt sales of both new and used vehicles in California on July 1

Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law
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US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies

A federal judge in California vacated the Trump administration's nationwide policies expanding arrests at immigration courthouses and the duration for

US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies
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US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment

The U.S.

US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment
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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections

House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

North Korea should build two warships as large as its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning

North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
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Cerebras shares drop on earnings debut, with margins below AI chip rivals

Cerebras Systems in its debut report as a public company forecast full-year profit margins would drop below the first-quarter figures and lag levels

Cerebras shares drop on earnings debut, with margins below AI chip rivals
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US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports

The Trump administration is pressing Meta to submit its AI models for voluntary review, which would allow the government to evaluate their abilities and vulnerabilities, the New

US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports
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US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war

U.S.

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
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Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports

Mari Group, founded by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, is in advanced talks to buy British West End theater operator ATG Entertainment for £4.5 billion ($5.94 billion), the Financial Times

Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports
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US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports

U.S.

US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports
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Trading Day: Chip wreck

Global stocks slumped in a tech-fueled selloff on Tuesday, with investors unnerved by growing debt-funded AI spending, the prospect of a more

Trading Day: Chip wreck
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FedEx shares slide after margin drop, company eyes 11% rise in 2026 revenue

FedEx margins in its core delivery segment dropped in the latest quarter from a year earlier, and shares fell 6% in extended trading on Tuesday even though the company beat profit

FedEx shares slide after margin drop, company eyes 11% rise in 2026 revenue
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Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort

Nike on Tuesday named Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO, replacing Matthew Friend, as the footwear maker struggles through a turnaround amid supply chain issues and stiff

Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort
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Morgan Stanley caps withdrawals at private credit fund after rising pullout requests

Morgan Stanley has limited redemptions again at its $7 billion flagship private credit fund after investors sought to withdraw almost 11.6% of units outstanding, a regulatory

Morgan Stanley caps withdrawals at private credit fund after rising pullout requests
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GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay

Ryan Cohen, the billionaire CEO of GameStop, will not receive a potential performance award from the videogame retailer and plans to

GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay
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Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran

Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
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California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
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Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
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NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family

The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, focusing on Houston or Austin, with a framework agreed upon with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family

NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
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Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street

Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street
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SpaceX launches $25 billion notes offering for debt repayment, AI expansion

Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Tuesday it has launched a five-tranche notes offering to raise at least $25 billion, as the newly public company seeks funding for its

SpaceX launches $25 billion notes offering for debt repayment, AI expansion
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Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military

Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the U.S. government on Tuesday over being placed on a list of businesses from China

Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military
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Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

U.S.

Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures
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Tech selloff drags global stocks lower

Global stocks fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by a broad selloff in technology and semiconductor shares as investors continued

Tech selloff drags global stocks lower
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Selection process for Atlanta Fed president reset after Warsh became chairman, CNBC reports

The search process for the next president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta was reset when Kevin Warsh took over as the chairman of the U.S. central bank,

Selection process for Atlanta Fed president reset after Warsh became chairman, CNBC reports
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How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed

The Fed chair who served under five US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.

How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed
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Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year

Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention
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The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran

The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
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Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy

Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
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Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud

Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud

Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
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US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

The U.S.

US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain
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SpaceX short interest estimated to be about 5-7% of float, S3 Partners says

Short sellers are finding it easier to borrow SpaceX shares, even as some 5% to 7% of the company's float, about 40 million shares, has been sold

SpaceX short interest estimated to be about 5-7% of float, S3 Partners says
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Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business

In a deal that attracted little interest from Wall Street, the owner of popular yoga clothing maker Alo agreed to sell its wholesale T-shirt

Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business
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Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran deal

U.S.

Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran deal
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Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in four Americans believes President Donald Trump's war with Iran was worth its costs and a majority worry that a truce with Tehran is unlikely

Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started

SpaceX's stock extended its wild ride on Tuesday, briefly falling below its first-day opening price before rebounding on an

SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started
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Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed at more than one-week lows on Tuesday, dragged down by sharp losses in semiconductor stocks

Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount
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US spectrum auction raises $3.5 billion, will fund replacing Chinese telecom equipment

The U.S.

US spectrum auction raises $3.5 billion, will fund replacing Chinese telecom equipment
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AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous

Tech companies are spending big on AI, but investors might be getting nervous

AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous
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Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
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Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says

An evacuation plan to enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz is underway after Iran

Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says
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Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm
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Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer
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Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales

The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes

Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales
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Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an agreement intended to end the war with Iran

Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal
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Barclays, Stifel lift S&P 500 target to 7,800 on strong earnings outlook

Barclays and Stifel raised their year-end targets for the S&P 500 index to 7,800 on Tuesday, citing strength in corporate earnings.

Barclays, Stifel lift S&P 500 target to 7,800 on strong earnings outlook
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Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages,

Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life
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Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds

Oil surging to more than $120 a barrel last spring cut about three-tenths of a percentage point from U.S. economic output, but the blow was a small

Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds
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Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports

Blackstone is planning to invest $30 billion in Japan's AI data centers over the next three to five years, its president and chief operating officer Jonathan Gray told Nikkei in a

Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports
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Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework

The world’s most climate-vulnerable nations and a set of major development banks launched a new initiative on Tuesday aimed at unlocking cheaper and more

Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework
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Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks

Oil prices settled 1% lower on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following signs of progress in U.S.

Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks
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US Supreme Court boosts Exxon's bid to get compensation from Cuba

The U.S.

US Supreme Court boosts Exxon's bid to get compensation from Cuba
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Chip stocks plunge, but bargain-hunters limit scale of tech rout

U.S. chip stocks fell from record highs on Tuesday in a reversal for buyers of shares linked to the AI infrastructure buildout that has powered the market over

Chip stocks plunge, but bargain-hunters limit scale of tech rout
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Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

Pakistan's role in

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
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Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently dispatched a small team at his company to create a smartphone app similar to Polymarket and Kalshi, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports
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Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside

Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
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Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war

Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
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Trump administration can expand fast-track deportation process, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court cleared the way on Tuesday for the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for the expedited

Trump administration can expand fast-track deportation process, US appeals court rules
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Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners
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Global imbalances could fuel financial stability risks, says BoC Governor Macklem

The Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Tuesday that global imbalances of financial flows, led

Global imbalances could fuel financial stability risks, says BoC Governor Macklem
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Carnival forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates on higher fuel costs

Carnival Corp on Tuesday forecast third-quarter profit below estimates, as elevated fuel costs and geopolitical tensions continued to squeeze margins, sending its shares down about

Carnival forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates on higher fuel costs
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DHL Group appoints Joe Joseph as new CFO

German logistics giant DHL appointed Joe Joseph as its new chief financial officer, starting from June 1, 2027, the company said on Tuesday.

DHL Group appoints Joe Joseph as new CFO
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BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by

BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
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Macklem says latest inflation data looks very concentrated in oil prices

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Tuesday the latest inflation reading showed price increases were concentrated in energy, but admitted that food inflation was a

Macklem says latest inflation data looks very concentrated in oil prices
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Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support

Bangladesh called on Tuesday for more funds and faster support for developing countries facing escalating threats from climate change, saying the global climate financing

Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support
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Dollar climbs to 13-month high on Fed hike bets, safe-haven bid

The U.S. dollar ascended to its highest level in more than a year on Tuesday as markets adjusted expectations for a more hawkish stance from the

Dollar climbs to 13-month high on Fed hike bets, safe-haven bid
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Italy cannot hold election next April, economy minister says

Italy cannot hold a national election in April because it would not give the government enough time to approve its plans to

Italy cannot hold election next April, economy minister says
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Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government

The Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power

Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government
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Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report

Philanthropic donations in the U.S. rose to $617 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase from the previous year

Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report
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Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules
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Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
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UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services

Britain's competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which?

UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services
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Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran agreed on Tuesday to press on with discussions about the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including maritime services in the

Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections

U.S.

Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections
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Mexican economy posts sharpest increase in five years in April

Mexico's economy posted its largest monthly expansion in more than five years in April, ahead of expectations, according to official data published on Tuesday.

Mexican economy posts sharpest increase in five years in April
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro plans to testify against proposed US tariffs

(Refiles to clarify in paragraph 1 that the hearing is before the U.S.

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro plans to testify against proposed US tariffs
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US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law

California has been sued by 17 U.S. states, which are seeking to undo a new state law designed to limit the use of single-use plastic and promote recycling.

US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

China's foreign minister calls on BRICS to strengthen strategic minerals cooperation

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on BRICS countries on Tuesday to jointly respond to global challenges from Ebola to AI, and to strengthen cooperation on strategic

China's foreign minister calls on BRICS to strengthen strategic minerals cooperation
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Wall St falls at open on tech selloff as concerns about hawkish Fed, AI spending mount

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Tuesday, following sharp losses in megacap and semiconductor stocks as investors braced for a more hawkish Federal Reserve and

Wall St falls at open on tech selloff as concerns about hawkish Fed, AI spending mount
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Wendy's names industry veteran Steve Cirulis as new CFO

Wendy's on Tuesday named industry veteran Steve Cirulis chief financial officer, to succeed Ken Cook, effective immediately as the restaurant chain struggles with weak demand and

Wendy's names industry veteran Steve Cirulis as new CFO
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Porsche's promised comeback does little to calm investors over China

Porsche's new CEO appealed to shareholders for patience on Tuesday, promising detailed turnaround measures later this year as investors press the sports car

Porsche's promised comeback does little to calm investors over China
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Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal

Retail bellwether Walmart has signed a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy, the companies said on Tuesday.

Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to skip reconstruction forum in Poland amid row

Ukraine has downgraded its representation at a key recovery forum in Poland by sending Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an effort

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to skip reconstruction forum in Poland amid row
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US manufacturing rises on front-loading of orders, but factory employment tumbles to six-year low

U.S. manufacturing activity rose again in June as companies preemptively placed new orders in anticipation of shortages and higher prices, but factory

US manufacturing rises on front-loading of orders, but factory employment tumbles to six-year low
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Brazil central bank signals mixing pauses with cuts to steer inflation to target

Brazil's central bank on Tuesday signaled a preference for combining periods of pause and renewed easing to bring inflation back to its 3% target by the

Brazil central bank signals mixing pauses with cuts to steer inflation to target
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US consumers favor homebuying over renting for first time since 2023, BofA study shows

A majority of U.S. consumers now say they would prefer to buy a home rather than rent or move in with family, the first time since 2023 that

US consumers favor homebuying over renting for first time since 2023, BofA study shows
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AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%

AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%

AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%
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US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
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How Brexit broke British politics

Brexit fractured the European Union, and it broke British politics

How Brexit broke British politics
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Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
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Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks

Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
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How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret

When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be illegal at all.

How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret
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Scars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote

Britain's vote to leave the European Union in 2016 has acted as a persistent drag on its economy,

Scars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote
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Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says

Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says

Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says
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UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says

British manufacturing orders deteriorated this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on Tuesday that showed little

UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says
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Britons paid £59 billion too little tax last year, government says

Britons paid £59.2 billion ($78 billion) less tax than they should have in the 2024/25 financial year, equivalent to 6.4% of the total, with most of the shortfall coming

Britons paid £59 billion too little tax last year, government says
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Vedanta's CopperTech Metals targets $3.6 billion valuation in US IPO

CopperTech Metals is targeting a valuation of up to $3.57 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a wave of companies tapping the busy summer IPO market.

Vedanta's CopperTech Metals targets $3.6 billion valuation in US IPO
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SoFi deepens AI-powered trading ambitions with Composer deal

Financial services firm SoFi said on Tuesday it has bought Composer, an AI startup that helps retail investors build and execute sophisticated trading strategies

SoFi deepens AI-powered trading ambitions with Composer deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales is unlikely to draw orders from well-stocked Asian refiners,

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
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More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show

Three stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while seven empty Qatar-linked

More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show
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Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets, Iranian envoy says

Iran alone will decide how to use assets that are unfrozen under a deal with the United States, an Iranian envoy said on Tuesday, denying Washington

Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets, Iranian envoy says
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German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund

A commission appointed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed a Swedish-style pension fund and a gradual increase in the retirement age to help

German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund
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SpaceXhaust

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Big Tech started the week in reverse, with megacaps Alphabet and

SpaceXhaust
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Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice

Global gas flaring rose to a six-year high in 2025, driven by increases in Russia and Iran, according to World Bank data, hindering efforts to end by the

Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice
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Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says

Euro zone inflation could stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target for some time, even if peace in the Middle East holds, but this shock still only requires a

Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says
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UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023

Britain's services sector, the engine of the economy, contracted this month at the fastest rate in nearly three-and-a-half years, according to a survey on Tuesday

UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023
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Europe's STOXX 600 ends lower as tech selloff, rising Fed hike bets weigh

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 closed lower on Tuesday, as expectations for imminent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve

Europe's STOXX 600 ends lower as tech selloff, rising Fed hike bets weigh
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U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says

The United States is focused on securing a fair, reciprocal trade deal with India that opens markets for American exporters and delivers benefits to both countries, the

U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says
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Heineken names outsider Rafael Oliveira as CEO tasked with boosting sales

Heineken appointed Rafael Oliveira as its new chair and CEO on Tuesday, the first time the Dutch brewer has appointed an outsider to the top job, as alcohol makers

Heineken names outsider Rafael Oliveira as CEO tasked with boosting sales
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ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear

Damage from the conflict in the Middle East cannot be removed overnight and the European Central Bank still has work to do, ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday.

ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear
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Euro zone private sector contraction eases in June but services stay weak, PMI shows

Euro zone private sector activity shrank for a third straight month in June, though at a slower pace, as a modest recovery in tourism and leisure demand

Euro zone private sector contraction eases in June but services stay weak, PMI shows
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French private sector downturn eases in June, PMI shows

France's private sector contraction eased in June as declines in manufacturing and services output both slowed, a business survey showed on Tuesday.

French private sector downturn eases in June, PMI shows
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Russian building downturn leaves Moscow apartment buyers in limbo

Plastic sheets flap in empty windows and balconies hang askew at part of outer Moscow's unfinished Ostafyevo housing complex, where disgruntled homebuyers

Russian building downturn leaves Moscow apartment buyers in limbo
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UK grocery inflation slows, easing fears of Iran war hit, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation slowed to 3.0% in the four weeks to June 14, researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said on Tuesday, easing concerns about the impact

UK grocery inflation slows, easing fears of Iran war hit, says Worldpanel
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German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted at its fastest pace in 18 months in June as the services downturn deepened, a survey showed on Tuesday.

German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows
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Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive

Nissan has stopped work on an electric version of its top-selling model in Europe, six sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the

Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive
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Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner

A new murder trial is scheduled for September for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from nearly three decades of incarceration last year after being on the brink of execution three times over a 1997 killing

Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner
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Undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions won't be easy or quick

Tehran stands to gain billions of dollars from a 60-day reprieve from U.S. sanctions announced on Monday, but unwinding more than

Undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions won't be easy or quick
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India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI shows

India's private sector expanded at its slowest pace in three months in June as weaker demand growth weighed on both factory and services activity, while business

India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI shows
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Firefly Aerospace expected to secure $110 million US EXIM loan, document shows

Rocket and spacecraft maker Firefly Aerospace is expected to secure a $110 million U.S.

Firefly Aerospace expected to secure $110 million US EXIM loan, document shows
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KPMG Australia's chairman and two partners resign as audit scandal widens

KPMG Australia said on Tuesday its chairman and two senior partners will leave the firm as it moves to contain a growing scandal over whistleblower

KPMG Australia's chairman and two partners resign as audit scandal widens
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‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure

New Zealand is fast-tracking gold projects and courting mining investors as soaring bullion prices revive a sector long in decline,

‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI startup Baseten hits $13 billion valuation as Australia's Blackbird makes record bet

Baseten, a California-based artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Australians, said it raised $1.5 billion in a funding round that valued the company

AI startup Baseten hits $13 billion valuation as Australia's Blackbird makes record bet
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's tax overhaul chills nation's long love affair with property

Just a short stroll from Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, auctioneer Clarence White struggles to drum up bids for an airy three-storey home

Australia's tax overhaul chills nation's long love affair with property
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their

US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​
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Japan's factory activity expands at faster pace in June as new orders surge

Japan's manufacturing sector sustained robust growth in June, with new orders surging to their fastest pace in more than four years, though cost pressures continued to

Japan's factory activity expands at faster pace in June as new orders surge
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In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch

The global AI boom has turned South Korean chipmaking giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics into stock market darlings.

In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch
Business|Economy

Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Economist and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at 100-years-old, according to his wife, Andrea Mitchell.

Alan Greenspan dies at 100
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US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week

Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran has translated into relief at the pump for Americans, data showed on Monday, with gasoline prices falling for a sixth

US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week
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Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs

The U.S.

Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs
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Japan's Katayama held talks with US Treasury's Bessent on financial markets

Japan's finance minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she held an online meeting with U.S.

Japan's Katayama held talks with US Treasury's Bessent on financial markets
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Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues

Meta said on Monday it will pause an internal program that tracks

Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues
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Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea

Three solar panel makers urged U.S. officials to investigate cell imports from South Korea, saying firms including Hanwha's Qcells were using them to evade tariffs on Chinese

Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea
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Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
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Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028

U.S.

Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028
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Trading Day: Mixed signals, Wall Street wobbles

Global stocks were mixed on Monday — optimism over Middle East peace talks lifted Asia and Europe, while tech and interest-rate jitters weighed

Trading Day: Mixed signals, Wall Street wobbles
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Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston

World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United

Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston
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BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices

Gas station operators including BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and Albertsons were sued on Monday by California drivers who accused them of

BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices
Economy|Health|World

UNAIDS chief urges US to reconsider South Africa funding cut

The head of UNAIDS said on Monday she was saddened by U.S. plans to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa and urged Washington to reconsider, warning the

UNAIDS chief urges US to reconsider South Africa funding cut
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Fed Chair Warsh to testify before lawmakers on July 14

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will deliver his first testimony on monetary policy before Congress on July 14, at 10 a.m.

Fed Chair Warsh to testify before lawmakers on July 14
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IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AI

IBM on Monday said it has partnered with OpenAI to integrate frontier AI capabilities into enterprise security workflows, aiming to counter rapidly evolving cyber threats.

IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AI
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Oracle workforce shrinks by about 21,000 employees amid AI adoption

Oracle's total workforce declined 13%, or about 21,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, as the cloud computing giant continued restructuring its business, partly driven by the adoption

Oracle workforce shrinks by about 21,000 employees amid AI adoption
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Qualcomm nearing deal for AI chip startup Modular, Bloomberg News reports

Qualcomm is in advanced discussions to acquire Modular Inc in a transaction valuing the AI chip company at about $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people

Qualcomm nearing deal for AI chip startup Modular, Bloomberg News reports
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Fed's Goolsbee says labor market stable, inflation going the wrong way

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Monday that with the labor market stable, he is focused on figuring out whether too-high inflation will stay

Fed's Goolsbee says labor market stable, inflation going the wrong way
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Domino's Pizza names insider Joe Jordan CEO

Domino's Pizza on Monday named Chief Operating Officer Joe Jordan as CEO, counting on his extensive experience with the company to lead it through an uncertain economic environment

Domino's Pizza names insider Joe Jordan CEO
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Best Buy finance chief Matt Bilunas to step down

Electronics retailer Best Buy said on Monday its chief financial officer Matt Bilunas will step down from the post, effective July 31.

Best Buy finance chief Matt Bilunas to step down
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Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday "I will do what I have to do" if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington.

Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that it has awarded an $875 million, 12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence to overhaul U.S.

US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays
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Trump CDC nominee Schwartz to resign posts, sell holdings if confirmed

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz to resign posts, sell holdings if confirmed
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AI startup Reflection signs computing power deal with SpaceX

Reflection AI said on Monday it has signed a deal with SpaceX that will grant the startup access to additional computing capacity at the Elon Musk-led company's Colossus 2 data

AI startup Reflection signs computing power deal with SpaceX
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Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism

Global stocks were mostly flat on Monday while oil prices fell, as optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks was offset by expectations of higher

Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed down on Monday, dragged by declines in the megacap technology stocks including Alphabet,

S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran
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New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday the completion of the 100-mile Smart Path Connect transmission project, a major grid upgrade expected to deliver over $438

New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project
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US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall

U.S. stocks drifted through a mixed day of trading after oil prices eased and falling Big Tech stocks weighed on Wall Street

US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall
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Dispatcher shortage leads to forced overtime and calls for higher pay

Dispatcher shortage leads to forced overtime and calls for higher pay

Dispatcher shortage leads to forced overtime and calls for higher pay
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Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise

On Monday morning, Keir Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and wife, his voice thick with emotion

Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise
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ECB's Lagarde urges talks on yuan undervaluation

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Monday urged global leaders to discuss undervaluation of the Chinese currency as a facet of the imbalances

ECB's Lagarde urges talks on yuan undervaluation
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Canada's Unifor union begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford

Canadian auto union Unifor began negotiations with Ford Motor on Monday, commencing talks on new contracts with the so-called Detroit Three of Ford, General

Canada's Unifor union begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford
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Vimeo owner Bending Spoons seeks $1.62 billion US IPO, sources say

Bending Spoons, an Italian technology company that acquires and revamps software businesses, is seeking to raise as much as $1.62 billion in a U.S. initial

Vimeo owner Bending Spoons seeks $1.62 billion US IPO, sources say
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Micron, Anthropic sign AI infrastructure supply agreement

Micron Technology said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Anthropic that includes supply of memory and storage products, and a strategic investment in the IPO-bound AI

Micron, Anthropic sign AI infrastructure supply agreement
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EasyJet holds out for higher Castlelake bid after rejecting offer, FT reports

EasyJet and its investors are holding out for at least £600 million ($794.46 million) more from U.S. suitor Castlelake, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing leading

EasyJet holds out for higher Castlelake bid after rejecting offer, FT reports
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US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a

US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates
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US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands

The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs for abandoned wells.

US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands
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Greenspan playbook to get a replay under Warsh

Some of the late former U.S.

Greenspan playbook to get a replay under Warsh
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Oil settles down more 3% after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks

Oil prices settled more than 3% lower on Monday, as supply concerns eased after U.S.

Oil settles down more 3% after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks
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ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says

ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says

ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says
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Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum

Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen
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Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

U.S.

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
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Dollar climbs after US-Iran talks, pound choppy following Starmer exit

The dollar climbed on Monday as the initial round of U.S.-Iran talks buoyed optimism for a peace deal while the pound was higher in choppy trading

Dollar climbs after US-Iran talks, pound choppy following Starmer exit
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California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

The state of California sued the U.S.

California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
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SpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash

Elon Musk's SpaceX turned to the bond market for the first time, capitalizing on a post-IPO momentum that has vaulted its cash reserves past $100 billion

SpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash
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Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuits

Uber Technologies' board was sued on Monday by shareholders who accused management and directors of letting the ride-sharing company cut corners on compliance,

Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuits
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U.S. tech megacaps slide as SpaceX extends slump, AI expense concerns grow

Shares of U.S. technology megacaps tumbled on Monday as SpaceX fell for the third straight session and hyperscalers Alphabet and Amazon looked set to lose billions of dollars in

U.S. tech megacaps slide as SpaceX extends slump, AI expense concerns grow
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Porsche CEO sticks to targets as he navigates road to recovery

Porsche faces fundamental challenges in crucial markets and a long road back to recovery, but the German sports car maker is sticking by this year's

Porsche CEO sticks to targets as he navigates road to recovery
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
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Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up

Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
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Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness

Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness

Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness
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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
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Argentina authorizes up to $5 billion debt from international institutions

Argentina's government authorized up to $5 billion financing from international entities backed by multilateral credit organizations, according to an official gazette

Argentina authorizes up to $5 billion debt from international institutions
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.3 points in June from the May number, figures released on Monday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June
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India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New

India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
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Tanker traffic through Hormuz picks up after slower flows due to crossing concerns

Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in a sign of traffic slowly picking up

Tanker traffic through Hormuz picks up after slower flows due to crossing concerns
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Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves

Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.

Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves
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Wine brands chase Gen Z with playful tie-ins to Shark Week, NASCAR and more

Wine marketers are shaking things up to attract younger drinkers

Wine brands chase Gen Z with playful tie-ins to Shark Week, NASCAR and more
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Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer

Milan Fashion Week has embraced simplicity amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer
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From sidelines to centre stage, Andy Burnham on course to be UK's next prime minister

Four years ago Andy Burnham complained he was repeatedly denied a main-stage speaking slot at the Labour Party conference under

From sidelines to centre stage, Andy Burnham on course to be UK's next prime minister
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BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September

BofA Global Research and Deutsche Bank expect the U.S.

BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September
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PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday that his government would initiate the president's removal from office with a constitutional amendment, and also

PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office
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UK's Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly

UK's Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power
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Major deals involving US drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Germany's Merck has agreed to acquire Bio-Techne Corp for about $11.3 billion, bolstering its life sciences business by adding the U.S. biotech firm's research and bioprocessing

Major deals involving US drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade
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Canada's annual inflation rate surges to a 29-month high of 3.2% in May

Canada's annual inflation rate in May accelerated more than expected to 3.2%, a 29-month high, data showed on Monday, as the impact of higher crude oil

Canada's annual inflation rate surges to a 29-month high of 3.2% in May
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CRH in $8.5 billion Arcosa deal to ride North America infrastructure boom

Ireland's CRH said on Monday it would acquire U.S.-based Arcosa in an all-cash deal valued at about $8.5 billion, bolstering its North American business and

CRH in $8.5 billion Arcosa deal to ride North America infrastructure boom
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De La Espriella's win in Colombia cements Latin America's rightward shift

Colombia has swung to the right, electing nationalist lawyer and political newcomer Abelardo De La Espriella as president, accelerating a rightward

De La Espriella's win in Colombia cements Latin America's rightward shift
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No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas

Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather

No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
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US FDA reverses course on Regenxbio's rare-disease gene therapy, backs accelerated approval bid

Regenxbio said on Monday the U.S.

US FDA reverses course on Regenxbio's rare-disease gene therapy, backs accelerated approval bid
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Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics

Amazon Prime Day starting on Tuesday will be a litmus test of U.S. shoppers' spending power, with the earlier-than-usual sales event

Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics
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Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies

Russian-held Crimea, a popular destination for Russians, has suspended tourist activities and children's summer camps until September, its governor said on Monday, owing to

Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies
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Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center

Chevron said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop a co-located facility that would provide natural-gas fired power to the technology giant's data center

Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center
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AbbVie sharpens immunology focus with $10.9 billion Apogee deal

AbbVie said on Monday it would buy Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion, the company's largest buyout in more than five years, as it seeks to bolster its

AbbVie sharpens immunology focus with $10.9 billion Apogee deal
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Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027

Goldman Sachs said accelerating electric vehicle adoption following a Hormuz-related oil supply shock could trim global oil demand by up to 0.32 million barrels per day by late

Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027
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Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
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EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits

EV maker Lucid Group said on Monday it would cut about 18% of its U.S. workforce and announced COO Marc Winterhoff had left the company, marking its second major executive change

EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits
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ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries

The inflation shock facing the euro zone is too large to ignore but not yet large enough to push up longer-term price bets or generate dangerous second-round price

ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries
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Wall St subdued at open as investors weigh US-Iran negotiations

Wall Street's major indexes were muted at open on Monday, with investors taking a breather after returning from Friday's public holiday while awaiting further developments in U.S.-

Wall St subdued at open as investors weigh US-Iran negotiations
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US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return

US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
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Upscale AI valued at $2 billion after funding extension

AI networking infrastructure firm Upscale AI said on Monday it had raised a $190 million extension to its early-stage funding round, bringing its valuation to $2 billion.

Upscale AI valued at $2 billion after funding extension
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Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations

Qatar’s energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 66 at a key gas export terminal

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
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In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

A statewide survey finds majorities in farm country at odds with the deportation push reshaping their workforce.

In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
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Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
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Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80-year-old president

Federal policy changes are likely to make life harder for many Americans of modest means as they age.

Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80-year-old president
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What happens if North Carolina does not pass a new budget by the June 30 deadline?

What happens if North Carolina does not pass a new budget by the June 30 deadline?

What happens if North Carolina does not pass a new budget by the June 30 deadline?
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Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants
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EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals

The European Union is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it

EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals
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A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would quit on Monday, paving the way for the country to have its seventh leader in 10 years. 

A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister
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Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry

World leaders are "feeding" wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the U.N. food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed.

Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry
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Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US 

U.S.

Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US 
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EU reassesses whether to hold July UK summit after Starmer resignation announcement

The European Union is reassessing whether to hold a summit with Britain as planned on July 22 after British Prime Minister Keith Starmer said he would resign, a European

EU reassesses whether to hold July UK summit after Starmer resignation announcement
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German industry association BDI cuts 2026 growth forecast, urges reforms

Germany's industry association BDI sharply lowered its growth outlook for 2026 on Monday and warned that the country's industrial base remains under

German industry association BDI cuts 2026 growth forecast, urges reforms
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Seventh in a decade

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Hopes for a gentle off-ramp to the U.S.-Iran war were always a bit

Seventh in a decade
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Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote in parliament, political crisis deepens

Romania's Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to win parliament's vote of confidence late on Monday after the far-right  opposition refused to

Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote in parliament, political crisis deepens
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Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO

Uber-backed Lime is seeking a valuation of up to $1.66 billion in its U.S.

Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO
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Elon Musk-led SpaceX's first week as a public company sparks market mania

SpaceX's record-breaking IPO fueled a trading frenzy in its first week as a public company, with its shares surging as retail investors and options traders rushed to bet on the

Elon Musk-led SpaceX's first week as a public company sparks market mania
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Miner Sinda kicks off US IPO roadshow with $1.97 billion valuation target

Silver miner Sinda on Monday launched its U.S. initial public offering roadshow, targeting a valuation of up to $1.97 billion and contributing to what is shaping up to be a busy

Miner Sinda kicks off US IPO roadshow with $1.97 billion valuation target
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Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister
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German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war

A century after its birth as a

German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war
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Oaktree-backed ITG targets $2.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Digital infrastructure company ITG is targeting a valuation of up to $2.67 billion in its U.S. market debut, joining a string of issuers rushing to capitalize on AI-driven demand

Oaktree-backed ITG targets $2.7 billion valuation in US IPO
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US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the risk

Limits on access to some U.S. artificial intelligence services are pushing major European companies

US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the risk
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Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time
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Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced

Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced

Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced
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Talks between Iran and US concluded successfully, Pakistan PM says

Talks between Iran and the U.S. have concluded successfully in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday.

Talks between Iran and US concluded successfully, Pakistan PM says
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India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

The Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say
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Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years
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Japan's FX messaging keeps markets on edge over yen intervention risk

Japanese financial authorities kept markets guessing about possible currency intervention on Monday, with the lack of clear signals suggesting a potential

Japan's FX messaging keeps markets on edge over yen intervention risk
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Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings

Standard Chartered said on Monday it favours Asia ex-Japan equities, particularly Taiwan and China, as strong earnings prospects, AI-driven investment

Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings
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Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work

Toronto-Dominion Bank told some employees working in its financial crimes and risk management team that it would run software to track their work,

Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work
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This upstart launched 35 ETFs in a day - and doesn't plan to slow down

It took more than a decade for BlackRock, the world's largest issuer of exchange-traded funds, to launch its first 300 products.

This upstart launched 35 ETFs in a day - and doesn't plan to slow down
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India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal

The top U.S. trade diplomat will visit India on Tuesday for two-day talks, with New Delhi pushing for a trade pact on terms

India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal
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EasyJet rejects $6.3 billion bid as Castlelake makes takeover proposal public

Castlelake made public its £4.74 billion ($6.26 billion) takeover plan for easyJet on Monday, ramping up pressure on the board of the budget airline, which promptly

EasyJet rejects $6.3 billion bid as Castlelake makes takeover proposal public
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Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says

Global cooperation to tackle climate change will not stall because of the absence of certain countries, China's environment minister told a meeting of

Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says
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Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit

Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit

Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
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Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France

Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
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AI boom's US employment, wage impact muted so far, ECB study finds

A boom in the use of artificial intelligence may displace some workers, but the overall effect on aggregate employment or wages in the U.S. has been muted so far,

AI boom's US employment, wage impact muted so far, ECB study finds
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European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns

European shares edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations for signs of progress

European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns
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Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal
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Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will decide who represents Europe in any negotiations with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with Ukrainian media published late on Sunday.

Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says
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SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company

SK Hynix on Monday overtook Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable listed company, marking a dramatic reversal of fortunes for a

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company
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Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada

Australia and Canada have signed a $1.75 billion export agreement to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada

Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada
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WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White

Shares of WiseTech

WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White
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Any progress is good with Hormuz at stake

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

Any progress is good with Hormuz at stake
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Global business leaders back faster electrification shift

MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES INCLUDING NESTLE, UBER URGE GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE ELECTRIFICATION CENTRAL TO ECONOMIC STRATEGY Companies including Nestle and Ikea on

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift
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SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company

The market value of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix briefly topped that of peer Samsung Electronics on Monday to make it the country's most valuable firm.

SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada in record $1.7 billion deal

Australia said on Monday it will sell advanced radar technology capable of detecting long-range missiles to Canada under a A$2.5 billion ($1.75 billion) agreement, the

Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada in record $1.7 billion deal
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Bolivia crisis begins easing, air force jet on assistance flight crashes

A day of fragile gains in Bolivia saw major protest roadblocks cleared for the first time in weeks on Sunday, but progress was overshadowed by the crash of a military

Bolivia crisis begins easing, air force jet on assistance flight crashes
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Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?

Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president on Sunday,

Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?
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The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week

The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
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US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended

US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
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Lime plans to name Uber as anchor investor in IPO, The Information reports

Lime, which operates an electric bike and scooter network, plans to name ride-hailing firm Uber as an anchor investor in its U.S. initial public offering, The Information reported

Lime plans to name Uber as anchor investor in IPO, The Information reports
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USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15

The number of U.S. cases of New World screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive in Texas, the Department of Agriculture said in a post on social media on

USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15
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Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed

Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week,

Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed
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Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella wins tight presidential race

Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday's presidential

Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella wins tight presidential race
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Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts

Most share markets slipped in Asia on Monday as doubts about the Middle East peace process sent oil prices and bond yields up again, leading investors to

Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts
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China keeps lending benchmark LPRs unchanged for 13th month in June

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 13th consecutive month in June on Monday, in line with market expectations.

China keeps lending benchmark LPRs unchanged for 13th month in June
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Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday
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AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs
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Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for
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Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued

Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was

Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued
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After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit

In the buildup to 2016's Brexit referendum, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. bank could shift 4,000 jobs from

After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit
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What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump

What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump

What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump
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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
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Yoghurt wars: Danone-Chobani clash underscores wider protein battle

Danone's lawsuit against Chobani over protein claims makes it clear the French dairy company sees its U.S. rival as a threat in one of the few food

Yoghurt wars: Danone-Chobani clash underscores wider protein battle
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Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one

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Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one
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Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place

Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place

Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place
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Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency to empower the military to remove road blockades

Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies
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Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy
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Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock

Tensions soared in Bolivia on Saturday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, allowing security forces to begin clearing

Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock
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Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
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Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo

Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo

Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
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From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders
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Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
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DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says
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Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will embark on his first overseas trip since taking office on Sunday, visiting Malaysia and China in a mission aimed

Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip
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Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates

The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy

Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
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Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?
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Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
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A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining
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Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by July, FAS reports

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters expects a swift conclusion to negotiations on a second cost-cutting package at the German sports car maker, according to an interview with Frankfurter

Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by July, FAS reports
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Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted

Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into

Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted
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Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports

Japan plans to set a target of about $2.3 trillion in combined public and private investment by 2040 across 17 strategic sectors as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's

Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports
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Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Friday reached a deal with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation (COB), a step toward resolving a

Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests
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US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration's plans to immediately slash the workforce at the U.S.

US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff
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Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

Observers are calling Cuba’s new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul on the island’s communist economy since the Cuban revolution while the grandson of former President Raúl Castro says in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
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Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault

Canadian billionaire businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty on Friday of one count of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault, in a

Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault
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Qantas' highly anticipated "Project Sunrise" nears conclusion

Australia's national carrier will soon fly from Sydney to London and Sydney to New York. Richard Quest explains why that's so significant.

Qantas' highly anticipated "Project Sunrise" nears conclusion
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DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead

DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead

DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead
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African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

African and Caribbean nations on Friday demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well as debt relief and

African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting
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Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue

Cubans in Havana reacted with a mix of hope, skepticism and exhaustion on Friday after the government approved its biggest market-oriented reforms in

Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue
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With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks
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Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up

Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup

Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up
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City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices
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Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks

Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks

Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks
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Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

By Cassandra Garrison LA PAZ, June 19 - In the forests of Bolivia’s Chapare region, Evo Morales is watching — and waiting.

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government
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City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding
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Brent set for 8% weekly fall as Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire

Brent crude ticked higher on Friday, but stayed set for a weekly fall of around 8%, after Israel and Hezbollah agreed on a ceasefire in

Brent set for 8% weekly fall as Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire
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Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore

Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
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US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
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California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
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As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food
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Stellantis holds 9.5% stake in solid state battery startup Factorial, filing shows

Automaker Stellantis holds a 9.5% stake in U.S. solid-state battery startup Factorial Energy and might buy further shares in the future, a SEC filing showed.

Stellantis holds 9.5% stake in solid state battery startup Factorial, filing shows
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Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
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Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’

The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.

Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’
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Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing

One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty

Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing
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Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
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Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip
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In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates
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Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
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Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms

The dollar held firm against most peers on Friday, as a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran hung in the balance, pinning

Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms
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India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes

India's rate panel chose to adopt a wait and watch approach inkeeping interest rates on hold earlier this month, to see if higher oil and food prices are

India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes
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US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments

U.S. equity funds attracted a massive influx of capital in the week through June 17, as optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased

US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments
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Peace now or maybe later?

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

Peace now or maybe later?
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UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from

UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big
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Canada's MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon in $620 million deal

Canadian space technology firm MDA Space said on Friday it would buy U.S.-based Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX's Raytheon business for $620 million in cash, expanding its

Canada's MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon in $620 million deal
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Shares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows

Global shares dipped on Friday after U.S. and Iranian negotiators called off peace talks, while the risk of official Japanese intervention simmered as the

Shares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows
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BMW prepares for talks with staff in wake of profit warning

BMW and staff representatives are preparing for talks after the German premium carmaker issued a profit warning this week and said it would accelerate

BMW prepares for talks with staff in wake of profit warning
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US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Switzerland said U.S. talks with

US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
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Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says

Europe's banking sector could boost lending by more than €2 trillion ($2.2 trillion) if regulators were to simplify rules while maintaining financial

Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says
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European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh

European shares inched lower on Friday as mining stocks tracked a fall in metals prices and investors remained cautious after U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the Middle East conflict

European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh
Economy|Europe|World

EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct

European Union leaders on Friday asked Ireland, which takes over the rotating EU presidency in July, to propose by October new sources of money for

EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct
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Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says

The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy

Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says
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Weekly inflows into global equity funds hit 19-month highs on Iran deal optimism

Investors poured the most capital in roughly 19 months into global equity funds in the week to June 17, buoyed by optimism over an interim deal to end the U.S.-Iran war and

Weekly inflows into global equity funds hit 19-month highs on Iran deal optimism
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Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world

U.S.

Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world
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Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentum

Investors are seeking signs that the U.S. stock market rally fueled by artificial intelligence has more life left in it, and the upcoming Micron

Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentum
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How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's

President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama

How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
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Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
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World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St

World shares are mixed, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays

World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
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What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized

What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases

China is stepping up scrutiny over exports of indium, leading some buyers to fear the niche metal, sought after for next-generation data centers, may be

China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases
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Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says

The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.

Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
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BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March, says ex-BOJ policymaker

The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates twice by the end of the current fiscal year, after making a landmark shift in its policy focus

BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March, says ex-BOJ policymaker
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
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The economic consequences of the peace

A U.S. Iran deal is in place for now but the next few weeks will test whether a more permanent agreement can be reached.

The economic consequences of the peace
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Bank of England tests resilience of private markets to severe global shock

The Bank of England on Friday set out the scenario for this year’s stress test of private markets, modelling a severe global shock that sends equity markets down 35% and

Bank of England tests resilience of private markets to severe global shock
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Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say

Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for its joint venture in Central and Eastern Europe, including a possible sale, three

Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on Friday, the central bank said.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital
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Higher inflation drives jump in UK budget deficit in May

British government borrowing jumped much more sharply than expected in May as higher inflation pushed up the cost of servicing index-linked debt, in

Higher inflation drives jump in UK budget deficit in May
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Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
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More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing

More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing

More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
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ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates one more time as soon as next month if it sees more evidence of euro zone inflation spreading

ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices
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Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy

British consumers did more shopping in May and April's sharp drop was revised up as hot weather boosted sales of summer items like fans and paddling pools,

Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy
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ASML denies selling EUV chipmaking tool to China after report of US concern 

Chip-equipment maker ASML said on Friday it had never shipped an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine to China, after a

ASML denies selling EUV chipmaking tool to China after report of US concern 
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Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports

The U.S.

Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports
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Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock

A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of

Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock
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KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused

KPMG Australia staff shared sensitive information about telecom firm Optus with another internal team bidding for an audit contract for its

KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused
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What a great week for peace

(Corrects graphic link) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu President Donald Trump's greatest TACO of all time, peace with Iran, has stock markets once again hitting

What a great week for peace
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BHP shares slide most in over a year on $2.3 billion charge at Canada project

Shares of BHP Group slipped the most in more than a year on Friday, after the miner flagged cost overruns and a $2.3 billion charge linked to

BHP shares slide most in over a year on $2.3 billion charge at Canada project
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Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels

Say it quietly, but Gulf airlines are back in business.

Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels
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‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts
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The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood’s most consistent blockbuster-making operations

The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming
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Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity

A rapid expansion of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara's mandate is entrenching its role as a key vehicle for President

Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity
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Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope

Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said

Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope
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BOJ flags risk of inflation overshoot, signals rate-hike intent

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Friday said inflation could overshoot the bank's 2% target and flagged the cost of being too late in raising

BOJ flags risk of inflation overshoot, signals rate-hike intent
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US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

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US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
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Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, newspaper says

Hyundai Motor Group plans to buy SoftBank Group's remaining 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million to make the U.S. robotics firm a wholly owned subsidiary, South

Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, newspaper says
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High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say

Pakistani mediators spent weeks juggling late-night calls and competing drafts before a Qatari push

High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say
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California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
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Some in BOJ called for faster rate hikes, April minutes show

Some Bank of Japan board members called for raising interest rates more swiftly if the Middle East conflict is prolonged, to avoid underlying inflation from overshooting,

Some in BOJ called for faster rate hikes, April minutes show
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US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to lower its spending on pharmaceutical products, to see whether it is unreasonable or

US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing
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Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York
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US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition

The United States said on Thursday it welcomed a meeting between Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly legislature, and Dinorah Figuera, a former opposition

US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition
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UK consumers remain subdued as they brace for tougher times, GfK survey shows

British consumer confidence held steady in June but younger people turned more pessimistic about the economy and their personal financial situation against a backdrop of

UK consumers remain subdued as they brace for tougher times, GfK survey shows
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Japan's May core inflation stays below BOJ target, fuel-induced rise eyed

Japan's annual core inflation stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a fourth straight month in May, data showed on Friday, as fuel subsidies offset

Japan's May core inflation stays below BOJ target, fuel-induced rise eyed
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Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
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Japan May core CPI rises 1.4% yr/yr

Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.4% in May from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.

Japan May core CPI rises 1.4% yr/yr
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Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse

The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction

Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse
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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
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Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business

A tech-powered rally boosted U.S. stocks on Thursday, while crude prices dropped as supertankers sailed through the reopened Strait of Hormuz hours after

Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business
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US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated
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Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades

The biggest ever U.S. clean energy infrastructure project, an $11 billion wind farm and transmission line in New Mexico, is fully operational after nearly two decades of permitting

Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades
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EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to renew sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine for another 12 months, a spokesperson for the chair of the

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months
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SpaceX gets investment-grade ratings with stable outlook from top agencies

SpaceX on Thursday landed investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's, Fitch and S&P Global Ratings, each assigning a "stable" outlook after the Elon Musk-led company's high-

SpaceX gets investment-grade ratings with stable outlook from top agencies
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Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms has secured new agreements to get AI computing power from data center developer Crusoe, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as it strengthens infrastructure

Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports
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Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

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Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge
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Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
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US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year
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Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
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US extends flight limits at New York area airports

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was extending flight limits at the three major New York City area airports, citing air

US extends flight limits at New York area airports
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Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday he and his team had a series of discussions on trade issues with U.S. officials at the G7 summit in France this week, including

Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows

Foreign holdings of U.S.

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows
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Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; Japan warns on yen

The U.S. dollar index hit a one-year

Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; Japan warns on yen
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Lastest Fed financial disclosures an exercise in contrasts

The latest round of Federal Reserve financial disclosures is coming with an unusually wide range of granularity.

Lastest Fed financial disclosures an exercise in contrasts
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Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuba`s prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a vast swath

Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
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Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire

Brent crude oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S.

Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire
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Foreigners bought $103 billion of US securities in April, Treasury holdings rise

Foreigners bought an estimated $103 billion of U.S. long-term securities in April while boosting their holdings of Treasury securities by $4 billion, the

Foreigners bought $103 billion of US securities in April, Treasury holdings rise
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MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft