Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion
For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion
Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations
Trump to mark U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall
Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic
UK's Next plans takeover bid for Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports
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BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September
BofA Global Research and Deutsche Bank expect the U.S.
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.-
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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?
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US
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June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war
A century after its birth as a
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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,
June 20, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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,
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White
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June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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,
June 22, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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,
June 22, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 22, 2026
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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.
June 22, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one
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June 21, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 21, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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.
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
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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
June 20, 2026
Crime|Economy
Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks
Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks
June 20, 2026
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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.
June 20, 2026
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City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding
City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding
June 20, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 18, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
Economy|Environment|Food|Health
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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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!
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland said U.S. talks with
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world
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June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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,
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports
The U.S.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
U.S.
June 18, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 18, 2026
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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,
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 18, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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-
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge
U.S.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 18, 2026
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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
June 18, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows
Foreign holdings of U.S.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 18, 2026
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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.
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire
Brent crude oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S.
June 18, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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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
June 19, 2026
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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context
The Department of Education has announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable
June 19, 2026
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Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans
Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans
June 19, 2026
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Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation
June 18, 2026
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Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran
June 19, 2026
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Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project
More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security
June 19, 2026
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Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system
June 18, 2026
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Will US and international sanctions on Iran be lifted?
The U.S. has started waiving some sanctions on Iran under their interim deal to end the war, but fully unravelling a tangled web of restrictions on the country's activities
June 18, 2026
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Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules
The top U.S. energy regulator ordered the country's electric grid operators on Thursday to consider new protocols to quickly connect very large energy
June 18, 2026
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Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach
Slovakia's parliament backed the government on Thursday in a confidence vote triggered by a breach of the country's legal debt limits, but the move sharpened debate over fiscal
June 18, 2026
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Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism
U.S. stock indexes rallied on Thursday, with the Nasdaq's 1.9% advance boosted by gains in semiconductor shares, while inflation fears eased
June 18, 2026
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CME sues US CFTC over letting Kalshi, Coinbase offer perpetual futures
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange sued the U.S.
June 18, 2026
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SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam
Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6% on Thursday, as the post-IPO frenzy that briefly placed Elon Musk's rockets-to-AI firm among the
June 18, 2026
Economy|World
There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.
The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline
June 19, 2026
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Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say
A second drone attack this week on Gazpromneft's Moscow refinery has damaged processing units and sparked multiple fires across the site, industry sources said.
June 18, 2026
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Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal
Vice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran over the weekend
June 18, 2026
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Stocks climb on chips, Brent gains on Iran deal doubts
Major stock indexes climbed on Thursday as semiconductor shares jumped, while Brent oil touched its lowest level in weeks before finishing
June 18, 2026
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White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress
The White House provided a copy of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to the U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says
Maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
June 18, 2026
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Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says
Ukraine's allies have announced contributions to NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine
June 18, 2026
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JPMorgan taps Walter to lead workplace solutions unit as La Padula heads to IRS
JPMorgan has tapped insider Ben Walter to oversee the bank's workplace solutions business, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.
June 18, 2026
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US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah
The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the previously sanctioned Alaa Hassan
June 18, 2026
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US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed
The U.S.-Iran agreement — the first signed by an American and an Iranian president since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution — is being hailed by its backers as
June 18, 2026
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Kardigan surges in Nasdaq debut after upsized $400 million IPO
Kardigan's shares rose 31% above their initial public offering price on Thursday after the heart drug developer raised $400 million in an
June 18, 2026
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EU leaders weigh tougher measures to combat China trade imbalance
European Union leaders debated on Thursday new and tougher measures that could be needed to curb the bloc's growing trade deficit with China and its
June 18, 2026
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SpaceX bankers prepare for potential $20 billion bond offering, sources say
SpaceX's bankers are preparing to meet investors as early as next week to discuss a bond offering of at least $20 billion, two sources familiar with
June 18, 2026
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Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace
June 18, 2026
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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
June 18, 2026
Economy|Health|Political
RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness
RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness
June 18, 2026
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Cuba’s Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise
Cuba's Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package with unprecedented free-market measures
June 18, 2026
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Easing tensions with Iran push mortgage rates lower — but a potential Fed rate hike clouds the outlook
Easing tensions with Iran push mortgage rates lower — but a potential Fed rate hike clouds the outlook
June 18, 2026
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Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
June 18, 2026
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US weekly jobless claims stay elevated amid seasonal volatility, but labor market stable
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but remained at slightly higher levels, suggesting some moderation in
June 18, 2026
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Oil flows through Hormuz will take time to recover, banks say
A recovery in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and oil production following the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal will take time, potentially several months, analysts at two banks
June 18, 2026
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Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' leader makes another move to consolidate power
Emmerson Mnangagwa's political skills may have earned him the nickname "The Crocodile", but it still took half a century of working under Robert Mugabe
June 18, 2026
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Indian regulator proposes new risk curbs, wider funding option as margin trading surges
India's markets regulator on Thursday proposed new measures to better manage risks and broaden funding avenues, as margin trading facility (MTF) volumes show an increase.Here are
June 18, 2026
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India-US trade deal had created uncertainty between two nations, India's foreign secretary says
The trade deal between the United States and India was a major subject of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Brazil yield curve steepens on policy decision seen as dovish
Brazil's debt yield curve reacted sharply on Thursday to a central bank decision considered dovish, as policymakers cut interest rates and left the door
June 18, 2026
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Accenture forecast takes hit from Iran war, shares tumble over 17%
Accenture forecast quarterly sales below Wall Street estimates on Thursday as the Iran war hampers its consulting business in the Middle East and beyond, sending
June 18, 2026
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BMW 'on right track', chairman says, as profit warning hits shares
BMW is "on the right track" with its next-generation models, supervisory board Chairman Nicolas Peter said on Thursday, days after a shock profit warning
June 18, 2026
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Apple allows alternative app stores, payments in Brazil after deal with regulator
Apple said on Thursday it will allow developers in Brazil to distribute iOS apps through alternative marketplaces and process payments outside its system, following an
June 18, 2026
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Italy neutral on Monte Paschi, may sell its stake through share placement
The Italian government will take a neutral stance regarding merger and acquisition moves targeting bailed-out bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), the
June 18, 2026
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J.P. Morgan delays BoE rate hike forecast to November amid inflation risks
J.P.
June 18, 2026
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Fed's Cook spent $1.2 million on legal services fighting firing by Trump
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is fighting an effort by U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced
June 18, 2026
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Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe
A snowballing graft scandal crept closer to Brazil's president on Thursday with a federal police raid targeting his top ally in Congress, adding to the
June 18, 2026
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Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow since start of full-scale war
Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow since start of full-scale war
June 18, 2026
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QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of June meeting
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 7-2 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.
June 18, 2026
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London's FTSE 100 falls 1% as miners and tech weigh; BoE holds rates
Britain's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, pressured by miner and technology shares, while the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, as
June 18, 2026
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UniCredit turned to CEO Orcel's brother to broker Russia sale
Riccardo Orcel, a former senior banker at Russian state-backed bank VTB Group and brother of UniCredit CEO
June 18, 2026
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Brazil still has room for more interest rate cuts, says finance minister
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Thursday that there was still room for further interest rate cuts in Brazil, but emphasized that it was the
June 18, 2026
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Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed
Wall Street's major indexes advanced on Thursday with technology shares leading gains as optimism about a Middle East peace deal offset worries about a hawkish Federal Reserve
June 18, 2026
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Colombia's De La Espriella seeks presidency with nationalist law-and-order campaign
Abelardo De La Espriella, a lawyer and businessman with no political experience, burst onto the political scene last year and is now favored to be
June 18, 2026
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Manus original investors plan to buy back AI firm from Meta for $2 billion, The Information reports
The early Chinese backers of AI startup Manus are planning to buy the company back from Meta at the $2 billion price that the Facebook parent paid, The Information reported on
June 18, 2026
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Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery
The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.
June 18, 2026
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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race
June 17, 2026
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
June 18, 2026
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Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits
Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.
June 18, 2026
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Bank of Spain sees steady quarterly growth, keeps 2026 forecast
Spain's economy likely expanded by 0.5%-0.6% in the second quarter from the preceding three months, when it grew at a similar pace of 0.6% to outperform other large euro
June 18, 2026
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U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained in the same historically low range of recent years
June 18, 2026
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US banks to make final push on capital rule changes as Fed wraps up consultation
Large U.S. banks on Thursday formally pitched the central bank on tweaks to a regulatory proposal aimed at reducing funds they must
June 18, 2026
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Pfizer CFO Dave Denton to leave company in August
Pfizer said on Thursday that finance chief Dave Denton will leave on August 15 to return to the consumer goods industry, after helping the U.S. drugmaker
June 18, 2026
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Bank of Spain sees few risks from red-hot housing market
Spain's housing market is expanding strongly, but without presenting the financial stability risks seen in past property booms, the Bank of Spain said in its 2025 annual
June 18, 2026
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US signs $725 million loan pact with Energy Fuels to boost domestic rare earth production
The U.S. government signed a $725 million conditional loan commitment on Thursday with Energy Fuels to boost domestic processing of rare earth
June 18, 2026
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Iran peace not stopping central banks from raising borrowing costs
The Iran war-induced inflation surge is becoming too much for central banks around the world to simply look past and a string of
June 18, 2026
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Bank of England votes 7-2 to keep rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% in June, as it has since the start of the U.S.-Iran war, judging it would be
June 18, 2026
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Kroger flags rising inflation as consumers curb spending
U.S. supermarket-chain operator Kroger stuck to its annual forecasts on Thursday but warned of rising inflationary pressure in the back half of the year,
June 18, 2026
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US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians
The U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Philosopher, senator, exile: social reformer Cepeda seeks Colombia's presidency
Leftist senator and activist Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and the political assassination of his father, is vying for Colombia's
June 18, 2026
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Rate hikes are on for the G10 economies
The agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war, and the subsequent fall in oil prices, are good news for central bankers worried that high
June 18, 2026
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Tim Cook says iPhone prices will rise. Trump says Apple will make US chips with Intel
Tim Cook says iPhone prices will rise. Trump says Apple will make US chips with Intel
June 18, 2026
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A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England
June 18, 2026
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Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war inflation pressures ease
The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.7% as the inflation pressures on the British economy have become more benign after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to sign deal to end their war
June 18, 2026
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At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets
Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to
June 18, 2026
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Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz after Iran deal signed, data shows
Three Saudi-flagged supertankers with 6 million barrels of crude onboard and other ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours
June 18, 2026
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UN food agencies seek $202 million to shield 8.8 million people from El Niño
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk
June 18, 2026
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Taiwan central bank raises growth outlook, flags inflation concerns
Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised its growth outlook for the year thanks to the AI boom, while keeping its policy interest rate steady
June 18, 2026
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Kremlin says Europeans probably 'pumped' Trump with harmful ideas during G7 summit
A top Kremlin aide said on Thursday that European leaders had probably pumped Donald Trump with harmful ideas at this week's G7 summit, but that the U.S. president was a
June 18, 2026
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Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third
A rise in Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and vessels could cut monthly grain shipments by as much as a third and have left terminal operators facing
June 18, 2026
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Kevin who? MoU trumps Fed
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets bristled at the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt -
June 18, 2026
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Russian regulator demands explanation after one Moscow petrol retailer hikes prices by 19%
Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog on Thursday asked a major petrol retailer in Moscow for an explanation after it hiked prices for 95-octane petrol by 19% in the last week.
June 18, 2026
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Lithuania's new coalition seeks long-term US military presence
Lithuania's reshuffled government will aim to secure a long-term presence of U.S. military units in the NATO country, which borders both Russia and Belarus, a coalition
June 18, 2026
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Hungary urges EU parliament to drop lawsuit over funds release
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday he would ask the European Parliament (EP) to withdraw its 2024 lawsuit against the European Commission over the
June 18, 2026
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Zelenskiy says 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday heavy drone attacks on Russia were retaliation for a strike that damaged a historic monastery in Kyiv this week, and
June 18, 2026
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The 14-point US-Iran pact White House sent to Congress
The White House on Thursday sent Congress the text of an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
June 17, 2026
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely
June 17, 2026
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This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years
This city had a flooding problem. So it turned to an animal that had been extinct there for 400 years
June 18, 2026
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Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the United States.
June 18, 2026
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Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices
Middle Eastern crude oil prices are likely to fall if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday following the U.S.-Iran
June 18, 2026
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Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Taiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China
June 18, 2026
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Satellite observations detect 'urban pulse' of six global cities
While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one.
June 18, 2026
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European shares retreat as markets mull hawkish US Federal Reserve
European shares slipped on Thursday as investors increased bets on a U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Investors brace for less predictable Fed as Warsh rewrites playbook
The Kevin Warsh era at the Federal Reserve began with a jolt on Wall Street, with investors bracing for sharp moves as the central
June 18, 2026
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Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely
Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely
June 18, 2026
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Citi delays outlook for Fed-cut timeline; data, speeches in focus after Warsh policy reform
Citigroup has pushed back its expectation for the U.S.
June 18, 2026
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China's African tariff removals, trade surge spur yuan adoption
Surging Chinese trade with Africa and lifting of tariffs for most countries on the continent look set to boost yuan use, aiding Beijing's bid to build
June 18, 2026
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China seen holding rates unchanged as uneven economic recovery persists
China is expected to keep benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 13th consecutive month in June, a Reuters survey showed, as a K-shaped divergence in the broad economy
June 18, 2026
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Switzerland loses top spot in competitiveness ranking to Singapore
Switzerland has lost its top spot to Singapore in a world ranking of economic competitiveness published on Thursday, as rising global volatility hurt its
June 18, 2026
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China's mid-year shopping festival highlights weak demand, rising role of AI
China's second-biggest shopping festival is drawing to a subdued close, underscoring weak consumer confidence and government pressure on e-
June 18, 2026
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Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says
Sweden, Norway and Canada will announce a new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) package to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, Sweden's Defence Minister Pal
June 18, 2026
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UK pay growth beats expectations before BoE decision
British wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April and unemployment fell, according to official data that painted a
June 18, 2026
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German growth hit by Iran war energy shock, IMK says
Germany's economy will grow less than previously expected this year and next as the Iran war and a resulting energy price shock weigh on consumption and
June 18, 2026
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Swiss lower house of parliament rejects Mercosur trade deal
Switzerland's lower house of parliament has rejected an agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur amid opposition from both the right and left of the political
June 18, 2026
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Drone strikes beyond the battlefield pump up market for technology to repel them
Drone incursions disrupting airports in Europe and strikes on oil fields in the Middle East are spurring a fast-growing market for
June 18, 2026
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A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
June 18, 2026
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Motor racing-F1 sponsorship could give BYD lower-risk route to global recognition
Electric vehicle giant BYD is interested in getting involved with the Formula One motor racing circuit as it aims to boost its brand outside its home
June 18, 2026
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HSBC's Australia unit to pay $24.6 million fine over scam protection failures, court rules
An Australian court has ordered HSBC's local unit to pay A$35 million ($24.61 million) after the bank admitted to failures in protecting customers from scams, the country's
June 18, 2026
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Wall street urges US regulators to further ease Basel capital rules, FT reports
Wall Street groups are warning US regulators that their plans to implement "Basel Endgame" global bank capital requirements will affect liquidity in Treasury markets, urging them
June 18, 2026
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Japan vows to act 'any time' on yen as markets brace for intervention
Japan is ready to respond appropriately to exchange-rate moves at any time, the government's top spokesperson said on Thursday as the yen's
June 18, 2026
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German industry employment falls to ten-year low, study shows
The number of people employed in German industry in 2025 fell to a 10-year low of just 6.6 million workers, a study by the German Economic Institute (IW)
June 18, 2026
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Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an
June 18, 2026
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JPMorgan blocks Anthropic AI access for Hong Kong staff, FT reports
JPMorgan Chase has stopped its staff in Hong Kong from accessing Anthropic's AI models, in a sign of intense scrutiny on the technology's use outside the U.S., the Financial Times
June 18, 2026
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Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last
Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across
June 18, 2026
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Warsh debut raises rate-hike stakes
(Corrects to delete extraneous words from paragraph 2) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh seized the stage in his debut
June 18, 2026
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A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses
June 18, 2026
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Aramco, seeking tens of billions of dollars, lines up more asset sales, sources say
By Hadeel Al Sayegh, Federico Maccioni and Yousef Saba DUBAI, June 17 - Saudi Aramco is considering the sale of a stake in its sulphur business, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters
June 17, 2026
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Australia softens impact of capital gains tax reform on small businesses after backlash
The Australian government, in a major turnaround, announced on Thursday changes to its capital gains tax overhaul after critics warned the planned reforms would stifle
June 18, 2026
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Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO tells WSJ
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset increasing memory and storage chip costs, CEO Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview.
June 18, 2026
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Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc
June 17, 2026
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New York LaGuardia airport reopens runway after addressing pavement issue
New York's LaGuardia airport said on Thursday it had reopened a runway that was closed the previous evening to address a pavement issue, the second time in less than a month it has
June 18, 2026
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Congress to hold hearing on US airline competition, regulation
A House of Representatives panel will hold a June 24 hearing on the state of U.S. airline competition and regulation after the collapse of low-cost
June 18, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, Macron after G7 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Wednesday he had spoken to U.S.
June 18, 2026
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KKR bets $1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and Airbus
Private equity firm KKR on Wednesday disclosed a $1.4 billion fresh bet on aircraft leasing with partner Altavair, as persistent supply shortfalls at
June 18, 2026
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Nippon Steel 'not yet satisfied' with US Steel reforms, Nikkei reports
Nippon Steel has seen positive results from efforts to improve operations at U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Bank of England on track to hold rates as Iran response eyed
The Bank of England looks on course to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% later on Thursday as it assesses what a tentative truce in the Iran war
June 18, 2026
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Brazil cuts interest rates again, leaves door open for more
Brazil's central bank cut rates at a third straight meeting on Wednesday and left its next steps open, acknowledging a tougher inflation outlook and
June 18, 2026
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US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their
June 17, 2026
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UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise
The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action
June 17, 2026
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Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies
June 18, 2026
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What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an
June 18, 2026
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Trading Day: US stocks end lower, dollar jumps as Federal Reserve kicks off Warsh era
Wall Street stocks turned sharply lower on Thursday, the dollar extended its gains and Treasury yields crept higher after the U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Trump says US would do better without USMCA trade agreement
U.S.
June 18, 2026
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Ant Group-backed DSC targets $901 million valuation in US IPO
China's DSC Holdings, which provides operating systems for used car dealers in China, is targeting a valuation of up to $901 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the auto
June 18, 2026
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Warsh kicks off Fed chief era with sweeping review as rates remain unchanged
By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir and Michael S.
June 18, 2026
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Warsh Fed holds rates steady. Trump says 'It's all right. Whatever.'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed confidence in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after the new central bank chief concluded his first rate-setting meeting with a
June 18, 2026
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Trump ties Iran deal to market swings, warns war risked 'catastrophe'
U.S.
June 17, 2026
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US in talks with Jamaica to send third-country migrants as rift widens in Caribbean
Jamaica is discussing with the United States the acceptance of third-country deportees
June 18, 2026
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US Open braces for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills
The U.S. Open is bracing for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills
June 18, 2026
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Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels
June 17, 2026
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Fed chief Warsh skips rate-path 'dot,' launches communications review
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did not submit an interest-rate path projection as part of the central bank’s quarterly publication of economic projections on
June 18, 2026
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Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK corruption trial
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday, after a rare corruption trial of
June 17, 2026
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Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation
June 17, 2026
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Fed's Warsh flags new tasks forces to study Fed operations
By Michael S.
June 18, 2026
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Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area per MoU, Iran's official news agency says
Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts, per MoU details published by Iran's official IRNA news agency on Wednesday, adding both countries to end naval
June 18, 2026
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Activist TOMS Capital pushes US shale producer Devon to quicken asset sales or sell itself, sources say
Activist investor TOMS Capital Investment Management has acquired a sizable stake in Devon Energy and is pressing the U.S. shale
June 18, 2026
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Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year
Major stock indexes fell, bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar extended gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest
June 17, 2026
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Wall Street sinks on bets Fed will hike rates this year
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed down by more than 1% on Wednesday, as traders bet that the Federal Reserve's next move would be a rate hike after
June 17, 2026
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Germany's Bosch to pay U.S. $36 million for shipments to China's Huawei
German technology company Robert Bosch agreed to pay $36 million to U.S. authorities for shipping over $70 million worth of sensor products and software for cell
June 18, 2026
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US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve
U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation
June 17, 2026
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Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
June 17, 2026
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Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies
Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a plan to give Americans ownership stakes in the country’s largest artificial intelligence companies
June 18, 2026
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Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade
U.S. President Donald Trump described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his loyal friend, despite tensions over trade and oil sanctions
June 18, 2026
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French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulation
French President Emmanuel Macron is urging the U.S. not to keep cutting-edge AI to itself, calling for global cooperation on AI regulation
June 17, 2026
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The Fed’s new era begins. Here’s what it means for your money
The Fed’s new era begins. Here’s what it means for your money
June 18, 2026
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The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated
The interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran’s nuclear program
June 17, 2026
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Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would pay $765 million to power project developer Invenergy to terminate four wind leases off the coasts of New York, California and
June 17, 2026
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JetBlue to scale back Newark, LaGuardia operations, CNBC reports
JetBlue Airways plans to close its flight attendant base at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport and tech operations bases there and at New York's LaGuardia this fall,
June 17, 2026
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Diageo new CEO tells executives to cut jobs and costs, FT reports
Johnnie Walker maker Diageo's new boss, Dave Lewis, has asked executives to cut headcount and other costs as he begins restructuring the struggling spirits group, the Financial
June 17, 2026
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CME veteran chief Duffy steps down; Fitzpatrick named first woman CEO
Terry Duffy, the longtime leader of CME Group who reshaped the derivatives exchange through two big mergers, plans to
June 17, 2026
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Dollar extends gains after Fed holds rates but projects hike later this year
The U.S. dollar extended gains against the euro on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady and the Fed's statement showed
June 18, 2026
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Nearly half of Fed policymakers see a 2026 rate hike in the cards
Nearly half of Federal Reserve policymakers have lost faith that merely holding borrowing costs steady will be enough to bring inflation back down to their 2% target
June 18, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once 'they behave'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave."
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Traders now see Fed raising rates by September
Short-term U.S. interest-rate futures are now pricing in a bigger chance that the Federal Reserve will deliver a rate hike by September than opt to keep rates where they are.
June 18, 2026
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Fed holds steady in Warsh's debut, but hawkish shift fuels bond-market rout
The Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday and policymakers expect rising borrowing costs later this year, reflecting growing concerns
June 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Trump delays spy nominee Clayton's confirmation, wants voter ID law
U.S.
June 17, 2026
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Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy
Warsh promises a new vision for the Fed, as his colleagues eye a rate hike instead of a cut
Warsh promises a new vision for the Fed, as his colleagues eye a rate hike instead of a cut
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties
The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs
June 17, 2026
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US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text
US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text
June 17, 2026
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SPACs are back, thanks to Wall Street's mega-IPO frenzy
SPACs are making a comeback.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel
Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights
Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip
June 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing
Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Senate committee sets vote on Trump's BLS chief nominee
A U.S. Senate committee will vote next week on whether to advance the nomination of Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.
June 17, 2026
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EU Council opening communication channels with Kremlin, official says
The office of European Council President Antonio Costa has made "brief contacts at diplomatic level" with the Kremlin in recent weeks "to open
June 17, 2026
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Ukraine working on additional $20 billion military aid from allies, defence minister says
Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Wednesday at a joint press conference with his Dutch
June 17, 2026
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US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire
The U.S.
June 17, 2026
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AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round
AI lab Odyssey said on Wednesday it has raised $310 million in a funding round that valued it at $1.45 billion.
June 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims
U.S.
June 17, 2026
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Treasury yields rise after Warsh's debut meeting brings hawkish shift
Short-term Treasury yields rose to the highest in 16 months on Wednesday after investors took a string of strong economic data, a U.S.
June 17, 2026
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Strong US retail sales showcase economy's resilience despite Iran war
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in May, with households boosting purchases of motor vehicles even as they paid more for gasoline, but a
June 17, 2026
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Luigi Mangione plans ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense at CEO killing trial
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at his murder trial that he was undergoing an
June 17, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Brazil pushes for focused rural debt relief as Senate passes broad bill
Brazil's government backs a rural debt renegotiation program but wants it more targeted, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
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VW investor Qatar complicates plant deal talks with Israeli arms maker, sources say
Volkswagen's plans for a deal with Israeli arms maker Rafael to use its struggling Osnabrueck plant are being complicated by Qatar's
June 17, 2026
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Nippon Steel sees strong American market lifting US Steel earnings
Nippon Steel, the world's No. 3 steelmaker, expects the American market to remain buoyant, supported by import tariffs and resilient
June 17, 2026
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Trump invokes law to increase weapons production after Iran war depleted US stocks
Trump invokes law to increase weapons production after Iran war depleted US stocks
June 17, 2026
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Jeweler prevents $47,000 scam targeting elderly woman
Jeweler prevents $47,000 scam targeting elderly woman
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China, Myanmar pledge mutual support in joint statement
China on Wednesday issued a joint statement with Myanmar following meetings between their leaders earlier this week in Beijing, saying the two nations will continue to
June 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World
At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic's Mythos
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he believed progress would be made in coming weeks on broadening access to
June 17, 2026
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French economic growth seen at 0.7% in 2026 as oil shock hits consumers, says INSEE
France's economy is set for modest growth in 2026 as an oil price spike squeezes consumers, only partially offset by a rebound in industrial output, the national statistics
June 17, 2026
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Brazil to scrap fuel subsidies if oil stabilizes near $80, official says
Brazil will end subsidies for diesel and gasoline if the price of crude oil stabilizes around $80 per barrel due to progress toward a
June 17, 2026
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Dollar jumps as Fed holds rates but projects one hike later this year
The dollar strengthened across the board on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest rate steady and the Fed's statement
June 17, 2026
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China's industry ministry urges officials to look beyond numbers in economic assessment
China's industry ministry called for "looking beyond the surface of data" in analysing economic operations in a meeting with local industry officials on Wednesday, an
June 17, 2026
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G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China
Group of Seven leaders agreed on Wednesday to step up coordination to cut their countries' reliance on China for critical minerals,
June 17, 2026
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Quantum tech firm EigenQ to go public in $3 billion SPAC deal
EigenQ will go public through a merger with blank-check company Silicon Valley Acquisition in a deal valuing the quantum tech firm at about $3 billion, they said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
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Federal judge sends Bayer's $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court
A federal judge sent Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to state court on Wednesday, overruling objections from plaintiffs who had
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Allbirds rebrands as Smartbird in AI pivot, hires former AWS executive as CEO; shares soar
Allbirds changed its name to Smartbird on Wednesday and appointed former Amazon executive Nadia Carlsten as CEO, cementing the former footwear maker's pivot to an AI infrastructure
June 17, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iranians see little chance of life improving as interim deal halts war with US
When Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the interim deal this week to end the war with the United States, he declared his country the victor.
June 17, 2026
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Morningstar teams up with Wall Street firms to open private markets to retail investors
The wealth division of Morningstar has teamed up with Apollo Global Management, Franklin Templeton and J.P.
June 17, 2026
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Ray-Ban heir Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio steps into the spotlight
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the late founder of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking the financing for a deal to make him the largest shareholder in family
June 17, 2026
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Trump says he had good talks with Putin and Zelenskiy
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he has had good talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
EU and India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026, says EU chief
The European Union will formally sign its a landmark trade deal with India by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
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Repeat of 2022 inflation woes less likely but not excluded, ECB's Sleijpen says
A repeat of the 2022 inflation shock that sent interest rates to their highest level in decades looks less likely at the current juncture but can't be
June 17, 2026
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Retail sales up a strong 0.9% in May, underscoring the resilience of the US consumer
Shoppers stepped up their spending in May, surpassing economists’ expectations, as temperatures warmed and gasoline prices leveled off
June 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns
Extreme hunger has intensified in 13 "hunger hotspots," and of these Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Northeast Nigeria and Gaza are at immediate risk of famine without
June 17, 2026
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Australian regulator tells private credit sector it must refresh asset valuations
Australia's corporate regulator said the country's A$200 billion ($141.14 billion) private credit market must ensure asset valuations accurately reflect
June 17, 2026
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US pending home sales increase to a six-month high in May
Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes increased more than expected in May, though higher mortgage rates and tight supply remained constraints for the
June 17, 2026
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BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive, including news division layoffs
Britain's BBC public service broadcaster will cut 550 jobs, including in its news and content divisions, it said on Wednesday, as part of plans under new director-general
June 17, 2026
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Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France
June 17, 2026
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Chile central bank cuts 2026 GDP forecast, slightly raises inflation view
Chile's central bank on Wednesday lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to between 1.0% and 1.75%, from the 1.5%-2.5% range projected in March, citing weaker-than-
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US stocks open higher, spotlight on Fed
The main U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as chip stocks rebounded ahead of the first interest rate decision under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
June 17, 2026
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UK-India trade deal worth over $6 billion to start July 15
Britain's free trade agreement with India will come into force on July 15, the British government said on Wednesday, reaching agreement to implement the deal despite a
June 17, 2026
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US business inventories increase as expected in April
U.S. business inventories increased strongly in April, suggesting that inventory investment could contribute to economic growth in the second quarter.
June 17, 2026
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise
President Donald Trump is crediting his tough immigration policies for a drop in car insurance premiums
June 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science
Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead
Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.
June 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report
Prominent Russian businessman Ilya Traber has been detained in connection with an investigation into a suspected contract killing, Russian media reported on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic
A coalition backed by Big Tech companies
June 17, 2026
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The World Cup returned to Mexico after 40 years. Many locals feel left out
Born in 1986, the last time Mexico hosted a World Cup, Eduardo Marin likes to joke that he’s measured his life not in years,
June 17, 2026
Economy|Political|World
After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal
Iran's interim deal with the U.S. looks set to bolster Hezbollah's political and financial hand in Lebanon,
June 17, 2026
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World
South African labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests
South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and said they could face
June 17, 2026
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Warsh-led Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at the end of the first meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh, with a new policy
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money
There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World
Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know
Less than half of American workers feel that they clearly know what their employers expect from them. And many employees are too discouraged to do their best.
June 17, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political
Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows
Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows
June 17, 2026
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South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
June 17, 2026
Economy|Health|Science
Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview
Cancer deaths in the US have dropped steeply since 1991. But the medical and public health advances leading to these declines have been concentrated among high-income areas.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
CarMax shares fall after CEO flags high costs, operational shortcomings
CarMax shares fell more than 7.5% on Wednesday as CEO Keith Barr flagged elevated costs and operational shortcomings, after the used-car retailer posted a dip in
June 17, 2026
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Trump threatens to resume bombing campaign if Iran does not "behave"
U.S President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an interim accord with Iran was not final, and that he could resume a bombing campaign if he did not like
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Brexit 10 years on: UK exporters still adjusting to life outside the EU
When Brexit abruptly ended British cheesemaker Michael Harte’s ambitious European export plans, four years passed
June 17, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S.
June 17, 2026
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BOJ deputy's brief moment at the helm reveals deeper inflation anxiety
When the Bank of Japan's second-in-charge stepped in for his sick boss at this week's historic policy meeting, he delivered a surprisingly blunt message: The
June 17, 2026
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European shares end higher as markets await Iran deal details, Fed policy; BMW slides
European shares inched higher on Wednesday as investors awaited details of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement and the Federal
June 17, 2026
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JLR's profit recovery plan disappoints investors despite US growth push
Jaguar Land Rover will prioritise growth in the U.S. as it seeks to counter weakness in its traditional stronghold of China, but will deliver only a 4%
June 17, 2026
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Italy's Del Vecchio eyes private debt route as BNP cools on buyout financing, source says
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is exploring private debt options to help finance a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) deal to increase his stake in family holding company Delfin, the
June 17, 2026
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Judge formally ends US prosecution of Turkey's Halkbank after Trump deal
A federal judge dismissed on Wednesday the U.S.
June 17, 2026
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AI will lead to labour shortages, Bezos says in optimistic talk
Artificial Intelligence will lead to labour shortages, not the replacement of humans, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted in a highly optimistic appearance at the VivaTech
June 17, 2026
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UK orders Google to improve search transparency to boost competition
Britain's competition watchdog ordered Google to provide greater transparency on how its search rankings work, part of new rules aimed at securing a "fairer
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materials
The U.S. government awarded $500 million on Wednesday to startup SandboxAQ to develop new chemicals and materials for domestic semiconductor
June 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US
DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
For the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate
June 17, 2026
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China's BYD ramps up battery production in Brazil
Chinese electric carmaker BYD is scaling up battery production in Brazil, a senior executive told Reuters, as it pushes deeper into local
June 16, 2026
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Amazon may face penalties from potential FTC ad suit, Bloomberg News reports
Amazon.com may face a U.S.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Intel's new manufacturing tech enters initial production
Intel on Tuesday said the new generation of its 18A manufacturing process has entered risk production, as the chipmaker sees strong demand for its central processors.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Container imports soar at busiest US port in May as buyers try to outrun rising fuel costs
Imports to the busiest U.S. container port in Los Angeles hit the second-highest level in history during May, as retailers rushed in products like
June 17, 2026
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World Bank approves guarantee-backed financing package for Argentina
The World Bank Group on Tuesday approved a guarantee-backed financing
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Japan manufacturers' sentiment rises for second month on chip-driven demand: Reuters Poll
Japanese manufacturers' sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in June, as persistent semiconductor demand supported chemicals and machinery
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
HSBC partners with Google Cloud to expand AI usage
HSBC on Wednesday announced a multi-year partnership with Alphabet Inc-owned Google Cloud focused on building the British bank's artificial intelligence capabilities.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
US asset managers file for first ETFs targeting Wall Street's new obsession, AI and the 'MANGOS'
Just days after SpaceX wrapped up its record $75 billion initial public stock offering and ignited another burst of enthusiasm among traders for all things AI, two
June 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's exports rise on weak yen, AI boom, but price-led gains mask weak volumes
Japan's exports grew for a ninth straight month in May, data showed on Wednesday, as a weaker yen, higher commodity prices and solid semiconductor demand
June 17, 2026
Economy|Health
US sues New York health officials over alleged fraud in Medicaid homecare program
The Trump administration sued top New York health officials on Tuesday over an alleged scheme to rig the bidding process for managing the state's
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
OpenAI burned $3.7 billion in first quarter of 2026, The Information reports
OpenAI burned through $3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, more than half its $5.7 billion in revenue, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing documents the company
June 17, 2026
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G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities
G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address high debt burdens among developing countries,
June 17, 2026
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Australia court bans ex-Star CEO for six years over money laundering failures
An Australian court on Wednesday banned former Star Entertainment CEO Matthias Bekier from managing companies for six years and fined him A$700,000 ($494,620) over failure to
June 17, 2026
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China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations
Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide
June 17, 2026
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All eyes on how Warsh walks the line
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Kevin Warsh wraps up his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting with tumbling oil prices and a tentative peace offering a
June 17, 2026
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Mood darkens among German auto suppliers as investment, hiring fall, survey shows
German automotive suppliers expecting business conditions to worsen over the next year now outnumber the industry's optimists, a survey showed on Wednesday,
June 17, 2026
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G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and
June 16, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Korea vows to respond until inflation eases towards target
The governor of the Bank of Korea on Wednesday vowed to adjust policy to curb inflation, as the central bank said price pressures were expected to keep inflation above its
June 17, 2026
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Toyota shareholders back Toyoda as chairman and new CEO Kon at annual meeting
Toyota Motor shareholders re-elected Akio Toyoda as chairman and backed new CEO Kenta Kon as a board member on Tuesday, endorsing the
June 17, 2026
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Europe frets about U.S. AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTech
By Supantha Mukherjee and Leo Marchandon PARIS/STOCKHOLM, June 17 - Europe's quest for technological sovereignty will dominate discussions at the G7 in France and the VivaTech conference in Paris this
June 17, 2026
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As chair, Warsh finally has a chance to put stamp on Fed balance sheet
By Michael S.
June 17, 2026
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US, Trump have changed to more realistic view of war in Ukraine, Canada's Carney says
The United States and U.S.
June 17, 2026
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Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev promised on Wednesday to continue economic reforms in the fast-growing Central
June 17, 2026
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How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economy
Britain's economy has seen weak growth overall since it left the European Union at the start of 2020, though disentangling the effects of Brexit from the
June 17, 2026
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Northern Ireland tops UK's economic growth charts since Brexit vote
This time 10 years ago, few would have predicted that Northern Ireland would be topping the United Kingdom's economic growth charts after the 2016 vote to leave the
June 17, 2026
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Brembo, Ningbo SAFE form India ABS joint venture
Italian brake maker Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems have agreed to form a joint venture in India to make motorcycle anti-lock braking systems, expanding into a market set for
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy
Australia's ASX proposes 25% cap on share issuance in M&A without shareholder vote
The Australian Securities Exchange plans to limit companies to issuing no more than 25% of their share capital to fund takeovers without a shareholder vote
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology
Save on gas with these five Edmunds-recommended used plug-in hybrid vehicles
Plug-in hybrids may come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They’re a great way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool without completely giving up the convenience of gasoline
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China central bank's deepening control on short-term rates sparks debate over policy focus
China's central bank announced on Wednesday it was deepening control over short-term money markets and tying overnight money borrowing costs more closely to its benchmark
June 17, 2026
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UK house prices rose by 3.8% in year to April, ONS says
British house prices rose by 3.8% in the year to April, after showing no growth in the year to March, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.
June 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlines
Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice for several Middle Eastern countries, allowing Australians to transit through and
June 17, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World
South Africa's DA leader seeks to demote agriculture minister
The leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa for changes to his party's representatives in the cabinet, including the demotion
June 17, 2026
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Japan moves toward first-ever consumption tax cut, adds to fiscal strain
Japan is moving toward temporarily cutting its consumption tax on food to 1% in what would be the first effective reduction of its kind, further straining
June 17, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
UN food aid agency gets $800 million grant from US after funding cuts
The United Nations World Food Programme said on Wednesday it welcomed an $800 million contribution from the United States, following previous funding cuts from President
June 17, 2026
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ECB wage tracker shows muted pay pressure despite war inflation
Euro zone negotiated wage growth appears to be slowing as predicted, European Central Bank data showed on Wednesday, offering policymakers relief that the Iran-war-
June 17, 2026
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US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources say
The U.S. has held off adding China’s AI startup DeepSeek, memory chipmaker CXMT and more than 100 other companies flagged as national security risks to a trade
June 17, 2026
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UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision
British inflation held at 2.8% in May, unchanged from April's 13-month low and below forecasts from both economists and the Bank of
June 17, 2026
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China issues five-year employment plan, vows to keep job market stable
China's State Council, the cabinet, issued the country's next five-year plan for implementing the "employment-first strategy" on Wednesday, pledging to keep the job market
June 17, 2026
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As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremes
Is the second half of 2026 when the U.S. consumer finally cracks and leaves the economy gasping for breath, or will rising inflation and strong
June 17, 2026
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Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms
Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms
June 17, 2026
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US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows
U.S. supplies of progesterone are coming under strain, with patients, clinicians, and pharmacists reporting recent intermittent shortages of oral
June 17, 2026
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Welcome to the Warsh era
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks were steady on Wednesday as markets awaited
June 17, 2026
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Ex-Citi director’s lawsuit over firing involves questions over potential Trump-linked account, source says
A former Citigroup executive alleged in a lawsuit that she was fired in retaliation for raising regulatory and compliance questions, according to
June 17, 2026
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Trump: Clayton DNI confirmation won't go forward until McDonald is confirmed as US Attorney
President Donald Trump said Wednesday's Senate hearing on Jay Clayton's nomination to become the next U.S. spy chief was canceled and would not go forward until James McDonald is
June 17, 2026
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BMW shares sink after profit warning highlights China and Iran risk
Shares in German premium carmaker BMW fell around 7% on Wednesday to their lowest since late 2020 after it issued a profit warning that surprised some
June 17, 2026
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US SEC poised to allow stock token trading in potential market shakeup
U.S. equity markets face a potential shakeup as the Securities and Exchange Commission readies a new policy that would allow crypto companies to offer
June 17, 2026
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China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companies
China took fresh steps on Wednesday to fund tech innovation amid an intensifying rivalry with the U.S., saying it would
June 17, 2026
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Canada's Carney isn't having a bilateral meeting with Trump at G7 but says it's not a snub
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will leave the G7 summit without a formal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as the free trade agreement between the countries faces an uncertain future
June 17, 2026
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What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort project
A coastal development project in Albania linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance
June 03, 2026
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Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
June 17, 2026
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Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate
Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate
June 17, 2026
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Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S.
June 17, 2026
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Trading Day: US stocks mixed, oil slides, SpaceX continues its ascent
Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday as tech shares weighed on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq while the Dow notched another record high and crude prices resumed their post-Iran-
June 17, 2026
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AT&T names Jennifer Biry as CFO from 2027, Desroches to retire
Telecom provider AT&T said on Tuesday Pascal Desroches will retire as CFO at the end of 2026 and that Jennifer Biry would succeed him.
June 17, 2026
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Cargill studies beef tallow for Brazil biodiesel as US tariffs bite
Cargill is studying the feasibility of using beef tallow to produce biodiesel in Brazil, a trader for the firm said on Tuesday, as U.S. tariffs have made exports of the
June 17, 2026
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Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll has found that most Americans believe civil liberties like the right to vote are under threat
June 17, 2026
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Georgia Republicans choose Collins for Senate and Jackson for governor, a mixed result for Trump
Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs
June 16, 2026
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped propel artificial intelligence — is stressing in an Associated Press interview that society has no choice but to change in the advent of AI
June 17, 2026
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Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people
The federal government has asked a judge to halt the United States' first reparations program in Evanston, Illinois
June 17, 2026
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US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
June 17, 2026
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First express toll lanes in Kansas see rising but limited use
First express toll lanes in Kansas see rising but limited use
June 17, 2026
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Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran
The Senate has tried again to advance a war powers resolution that would force an end to the U.S. military action against Iran
June 17, 2026
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JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans
Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith
June 17, 2026
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GM, Lockheed to collaborate on defense projects
General Motors and defense company Lockheed Martin are collaborating on projects to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing and defense industrial base, the
June 16, 2026
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US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation
Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East,
June 16, 2026
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EssilorLuxottica, Applied Materials strike deal to develop smart glasses, AR technology
EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear maker, has signed a long-term deal with chipmaking equipment company Applied Materials to develop augmented reality display technology
June 16, 2026
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Rivian trims workforce by about 2% amid profitability push
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian said on Tuesday it is laying off less than 2% of its workforce as part of ongoing efforts to scale its operations profitably.
June 16, 2026
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French central bank cuts economic growth outlook as energy prices bite
France's economy is growing more slowly than expected after a sluggish start to the year with the Middle East conflict weighing on activity, the central bank said on Tuesday
June 17, 2026
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Oil prices tumble again on US-Iran deal; S&P 500 falls
Oil prices fell more than 5% on Tuesday, extending this week's losses on hopes a U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East
June 16, 2026
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Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says
The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a
June 16, 2026
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Apollo's sale of the largest US private golf-club operator shows upswing in M&A for luxury clubs
A post-COVID surge in U.S. golf-club memberships is leading to big deals for private-club operators that cater to the affluent, evidenced in Apollo
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX vaults past Amazon's market value as options listing fuels surge
SpaceX roared past Amazon's market valuation on Tuesday and briefly topped that of Microsoft, rapidly scaling the list of the
June 16, 2026
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Argentina's May trade surplus expected at $2 billion, helped by oil and farm exports - Reuters poll
Argentina likely posted a trade surplus of $2 billion in May, a Reuters poll showed, as crude shipments were buoyed by high global oil prices and weak
June 17, 2026
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Volkswagen reduces production at German plant amid uncertain future for site
Volkswagen will pare back production of the open-top T-roc Cabrio SUV at its plant in Osnabrueck, Germany, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, alarming employee
June 17, 2026
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Fed's watchdog warns of central bank foreign travel risks, calls for reforms
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June 17, 2026
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Goldman Sachs shatters dealmaking records with $1 trillion in first-half M&A volume
Goldman Sachs has managed more than $1 trillion worth of announced mergers and acquisitions so far in 2026, marking a record pace for any
June 17, 2026
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Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will open
Oil prices fell about 5% for a second day in a row to a three-month low on Tuesday as details emerged of an interim deal to end the war in the Middle
June 16, 2026
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World Bank approves guarantee-backed financing package for Argentina
The World Bank Group on Tuesday approved a guarantee-backed financing package to help mobilize up to $2 billion in commercial loans for Argentina, which will help the
June 17, 2026
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Eyeing control of Brazil's Raizen, IG4 approaches Moelis and Journey
Independent investment bank Moelis & Company and financial consultancy firm Journey Capital, advisers to creditors of sugar and ethanol producer
June 17, 2026
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Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms off Texas coast, threatening dangerous flash flooding
A tropical storm was expected to form off the Texas coast by Wednesday morning from a system labeled Potential Tropical Cyclone One,
June 17, 2026
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Oracle says details in report of failed Microsoft cloud deal talks 'inaccurate'
Oracle said on Tuesday that details in a Business Insider report on the collapse of its discussions with Microsoft over a potential leasing deal were inaccurate.
June 17, 2026
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Nasdaq and S&P 500 slip while Dow hits record close
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 finished lower on Tuesday under pressure from technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average
June 17, 2026
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White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality
The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear
June 17, 2026
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‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement
‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement
June 17, 2026
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Oil drops below $80 per barrel, while tech stocks weigh on a mixed Wall Street
Oil prices sank again, while U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish near their all-time highs
June 16, 2026
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CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
June 17, 2026
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Luigi Mangione due in court on Wednesday in CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due for a hearing in state court on Wednesday ahead
June 16, 2026
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Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks
The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further roiled by trade uncertainty.
June 17, 2026
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African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas
June 16, 2026
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Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut's parent company is selling the 68-year-old chain for $2.7 billion
June 16, 2026
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$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills
$80 to $878: Residents question spiking water bills
June 17, 2026
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China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia
The Chinese embassy in Britain said on Tuesday it had lodged "serious
June 16, 2026
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Pentagon commits $500 million loan to Phoenix Tailings for rare earth plant
Phoenix Tailings said on Tuesday the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital has conditionally committed $500 million in long-term debt financing to the company to construct a rare
June 16, 2026
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Shein and Paris department store end controversial partnership
French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, just seven months after the opening of a permanent Shein shop in the Paris
June 16, 2026
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Saudi-backed Riyadh Air wins approval to operate US flights
Saudi Arabia's new airline Riyadh Air won the right to operate flights to and from the United States, the U.S.
June 16, 2026
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BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy
BMW slashed its outlook for 2026 on Tuesday, blaming an accelerated downturn in the key Chinese market as well as the impact of the Iran war, which the
June 16, 2026
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Nasdaq and S&P 500 slip while Dow hits record high
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 finished lower on Tuesday under pressure from technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average
June 16, 2026
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Snap CEO Spiegel defends Specs as long-term bet, pushes back against activist pressure
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told Reuters the company's new Specs augmented-reality glasses are part of its long-term strategy, pushing back on activist
June 16, 2026
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EU must tap trillions of euros in private savings to keep up with US and China, investors say
Europe must tap into trillions of euros of private savings to fund the economic transformation it needs to
June 16, 2026
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Trump invokes Defense Production Act for munitions, supply chains
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June 16, 2026
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Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX options debut pulls record demand as investors chase rocket stock
Trading in SpaceX options kicked off with record volume and bullish activity dominating on Tuesday, underscoring strong investor
June 16, 2026
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MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup
MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup
June 17, 2026
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The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
Group of Seven leaders are meeting for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative deal with Iran
June 16, 2026
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Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
Economists and industry analysts say that even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take awhile for the Iran war's effects on consumer prices to recede
June 16, 2026
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Yum strikes two deals to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in tale of diverging fortunes
Yum Brands said on Tuesday it would sell its Pizza Hut chain for a combined $2.7 billion in two deals that highlight separate trajectories for
June 16, 2026
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Thyssenkrupp to spin off materials trading division, its biggest by sales
Thyssenkrupp plans to spin off its materials trading division, whose sales account for nearly a third of the group's
June 16, 2026
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Nearly half of investors plan to boost EM private credit - Gemcorp survey
Some 42% of institutional investors plan to increase their private credit allocations to emerging markets over the next two years, according to a survey by
June 16, 2026
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US senators ask for review of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' safety data, citing Reuters report
Two U.S. senators are asking the nation’s traffic safety regulator to examine Tesla's self-published crash statistics for its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD
June 16, 2026
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Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing
June 16, 2026
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Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction
June 16, 2026
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US import prices increase more than expected in May
U.S. import prices rose more than expected in May amid strong gains in the prices of fuels and capital goods, leading to the largest annual increase in nearly four
June 16, 2026
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Court clears all defendants in first verdict in Milan urban planning investigation
A Milan court on Tuesday acquitted all eight defendants in the first verdict among a dozen criminal cases into urban planning that
June 16, 2026
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Verizon targets wireless customers with new simpler plans, drops some fees
Verizon is aiming to attract customers by offering simpler plans, dropping activation and upgrade fees and unveiling a new loyalty program offering
June 16, 2026
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US single-family housing starts slide to eight-month low; imported inflation increases sharply
U.S. single-family homebuilding fell to an eight-month low in May, pressured by higher mortgage rates and building material prices, suggesting the
June 16, 2026
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Brazil central bank to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points on June 17
Brazil's central bank is set to deliver a third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday, a Reuters poll
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX locks in $60 billion Cursor deal to close gap with rivals in AI coding race
Elon Musk's SpaceX is buying the startup behind the popular AI coding agent Cursor, Anysphere, for $60 billion in an all-stock deal to boost
June 16, 2026
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Oil prices fall 4% to three-month low on hopes interim US-Iran deal will reopen Hormuz
Oil prices fell about 4% to a fresh three-month low on Tuesday on hopes the U.S. and Iran will agree to end the war and allow oil to flow through the
June 16, 2026
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Dow touches record high as oil slides further
The blue-chip Dow touched a fresh record high on Tuesday as oil prices slid further on optimism around a U.S.-Iran peace deal, while SpaceX surpassed Amazon's market value to
June 16, 2026
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ECB will be proactive against high inflation even after Iran deal, Lane says
The European Central Bank will continue to be "proactive" in its fight against high inflation even after a deal between the United States
June 16, 2026
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Self-driving tech supplier Mobileye plans US robotaxi service next year
Mobileye Global said on Tuesday it would launch its own robotaxi service in the United States next year, putting the self-driving technology supplier in direct
June 16, 2026
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What happens after UniCredit's takeover offer for Commerzbank ends on Tuesday
UniCredit's €40 billion buyout offer for Commerzbank concludes on Tuesday. Here are key takeaways from the process: WHAT NEXT?
June 16, 2026
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Zelenskiy says G7 agreed Russia is not winning war, discussed more sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the Group of Seven leaders agreed at a summit in France that Russia was not winning its war in Ukraine, and they
June 16, 2026
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Swiss back new EU agreement by two-to-one margin, poll says
Swiss voters support a new agreement to deepen economic ties with the European Union by a two-to-one margin, an opinion poll showed on Tuesday,
June 16, 2026
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Latin America's trade with China surges but US dominance holds, IDB finds
China was the fastest-growing buyer of Latin American and Caribbean goods in the first three months of 2026, a report by the Inter-American
June 16, 2026
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Olin to buy Huntsman in a $2.43 billion deal amid challenging chemicals market
Olin said on Tuesday it will acquire Huntsman in an all-stock deal valued at about $2.43 billion, combining two U.S. chemical producers as the industry seeks scale
June 16, 2026
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UK and EU to hold summit on July 22, PM Starmer says
Britain and the European Union will hold their second summit on July 22, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday, as his government seeks to reset ties with the bloc
June 16, 2026
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Dollar slips as markets wait on Warsh's Fed debut
The dollar dropped on Tuesday on continuing optimism over a peace deal with Iran while investors awaited the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's policy
June 16, 2026
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Binance set to lose permission to operate in EU, sources say
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is set to lose permission to serve European Union clients from
June 16, 2026
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Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers
Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers
June 16, 2026
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Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says
The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers
June 16, 2026
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Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
President Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war and Trump is considering reimposing sanctions soon on Russian oil shipments
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Cursor as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company seeks a competitive edge against rivals Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut last week
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX is having a week for the history books. It’s only Tuesday
SpaceX is having a week for the history books. It’s only Tuesday
June 16, 2026
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EU lawmakers approve US trade deal to avert tariff conflict
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday cutting duties on many U.S. goods imports to fulfill the European Union's side of a trade deal struck
June 16, 2026
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Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics
The rapidly growing popularity of prediction markets is sparking worries about the markets’ effects on US politics, where campaign staff has bet on its candidate’s electoral performance.
June 16, 2026
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How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit
Electric utilities don’t make money from selling power to customers, but instead profit from investments in power plants, wires, substations and other equipment.
June 16, 2026
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European shares extend rally as investors await details of US-Iran agreement
European shares edged higher on Tuesday, extending the previous session's rally, sparked by a preliminary agreement between the
June 16, 2026
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German investor morale rebounds on hopes Iran conflict will end
German investor morale rose unexpectedly in June as financial market experts bet on an easing of the Iran conflict and associated inflation pressures.
June 16, 2026
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Colombia presidential candidates have rival visions, but fiscal reality looms for both
Whoever is elected Colombia’s next president in a Sunday vote will have limited room to carry out his economic agenda,
June 16, 2026
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Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures
Past the outskirts of Peru’s sprawling coastal capital, where the Andes begin to rise, a small mountain district was perfectly split in the
June 16, 2026
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From Durex to diamonds, companies count cost of global crises
Global firms from consumer goods giant Reckitt to diamond maker De Beers and brewer Carlsberg said on Tuesday that the Iran
June 16, 2026
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Iraq PM to visit Washington to boost economic ties with U.S.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington in mid-July with the aim of deepening strategic ties with the United States, focusing primarily on economic, trade,
June 16, 2026
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Iceland's finance minister says EU membership is vital as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify
Iceland should join the European Union to help it boost its economy, stand up to larger trade partners and withstand Arctic rivalry, the island's
June 16, 2026
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‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood
As guests milled around a cavernous sound-stage that houses one of the sets from the
June 16, 2026
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Wells Fargo raises year-end S&P 500 target on stronger earnings outlook
Wells Fargo raised its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 7,950, pointing to stronger corporate earnings, easing macroeconomic risks following the U.S.-Iran
June 16, 2026
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Trading platform Robinhood to cut 10% of workforce in restructuring
Robinhood said on Tuesday it would cut 10% of its full-time workforce, or about 290 roles, as the trading platform seeks to operate more efficiently by flattening
June 16, 2026
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South Africa's Ramaphosa warns against scapegoating migrants for economic woes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday warned against blaming migrants for the country's economic pain, saying they should not be scapegoated for South
June 16, 2026
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German auto lobby welcomes EU approval of US trade deal but tariffs still weigh
The European Parliament's approval of Brussels' trade deal with the United States is important for German auto makers seeking clarity but trade barriers remain too high,
June 16, 2026
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The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf
The United States military has overseen scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf
June 16, 2026
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Italy arrests seven over anarchist network linked to Winter Olympics rail sabotage
Italian police have arrested seven people accused of belonging to an anarchist militant network and carrying out sabotage on a high-speed railway line during the Winter
June 16, 2026
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Warsh takes Fed pulpit with immediate challenges, longer-term agenda
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will convene his first meeting as U.S. central bank chief on Tuesday and hold a press conference the following
June 16, 2026
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Some at Fed may pencil in a hike. Most won't. Warsh is a question mark
A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers now feel they will need to keep U.S. short-term borrowing costs on hold all year, projections due out on
June 16, 2026
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UBS expects no Fed easing this year; sees hawkish tone in June meeting
UBS Global Wealth Management pushed back its timeline for U.S.
June 16, 2026
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Bond investors shift to neutral ahead of Warsh's Fed debut
Bond investors head into Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting as Federal Reserve chair this week with a far more cautious posture, reflecting a
June 16, 2026
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Central banks take the stage
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest The global stock rally
June 16, 2026
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Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say
A Ukrainian drone attack started a fire at the refinery that is the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region on Tuesday, and two industry sources told Reuters that it had halted
June 16, 2026
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US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal
U.S. and Mexican negotiators meet in Washington on Tuesday for a second round of talks focused on agriculture and energy in an effort to revamp the
June 16, 2026
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U.S. grid’s $1 trillion problem could equal a $1 billion payout for power CEOs
The U.S. electric grid’s mounting reliability problems have contributed to higher power bills for millions of homes and businesses.
June 16, 2026
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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday in a landmark step in its policy normalisation, signalling readiness
June 16, 2026
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CNN poll: Political independents hit their highest level in a decade
CNN poll: Political independents hit their highest level in a decade
June 16, 2026
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Kevin Warsh was bracing for rising inflation. A US-Iran agreement simplifies things
Kevin Warsh was bracing for rising inflation. A US-Iran agreement simplifies things
June 16, 2026
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Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff
Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff
June 16, 2026
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G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
June 16, 2026
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Germany's RWI institute expects weaker economic recovery as energy shock lifts inflation
Germany's economy is expected to grow by 0.8% in both 2026 and 2027, as resilient industrial activity offsets only part of the drag from higher energy
June 16, 2026
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Germany formally rejects UniCredit's Commerzbank offer
Germany has officially rejected UniCredit's offer for Commerzbank shares, the country's finance agency said on Tuesday, citing a low
June 16, 2026
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China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday endorsed the political leadership of Myanmar's military chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing as the two met in Beijing
June 16, 2026
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Canadian home sales jump 5.5% in May, prices dip
Canadian home sales rose in May, making up some ground after a slow start to the typically active spring market, and prices edged lower, data from the
June 16, 2026
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UK places sanctions on Russian 'shadow' ships and Yandex Bank
Britain on Tuesday imposed sanctions on the banking arm of Russian firm Yandex, two other lenders and dozens of vessels accused of
June 16, 2026
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Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
From the front window of her house, Breanne Kidd once watched the sun rise over farmland as she sipped coffee before toddlers arrived
June 16, 2026
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Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks
June 16, 2026
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Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would "not give up" on increasing defence spending, after the island's opposition-majority
June 16, 2026
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Thailand appoints South African and German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia, foreign minister says
Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a U.N. arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute,
June 16, 2026
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More central banks signal plans to increase gold holdings, WGC survey shows
A record 45% of the reserve managers surveyed by the World Gold Council, up 2 percentage points from a year ago, expect to increase their own institutions' gold holdings
June 16, 2026
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Novo Nordisk to seek approval soon to sell Wegovy pill in China
Novo Nordisk plans to seek Chinese regulatory approval for its Wegovy weight-loss pill "very soon," its CEO said on Tuesday, as it moves to catch up with
June 16, 2026
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BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida's comments at news conference
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, marking another landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price pressures from the
June 16, 2026
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A decade on from Brexit vote, divided brothers are both disappointed
Two businessmen brothers who held opposite positions on Brexit at the time of the vote are both feeling disappointed 10 years on.
June 16, 2026
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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded
June 16, 2026
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China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit
For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America
June 16, 2026
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Japan turns it up to... 1
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Central bank moves in Asia on Tuesday went as telegraphed, with Japan raising its short-term policy rate to 1% - the highest
June 16, 2026
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Australia central bank holds rates, warns hikes might not be over
Australia's central bank held its cash rate steady at 4.35% on Tuesday, saying the economy was slowing in the face of tighter financial conditions but warned it might hike
June 16, 2026
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Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker says
Ukraine is accelerating reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028 despite wartime challenges, to buttress investor
June 16, 2026
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Australia central bank warns rate hikes might not be over after holding fire
Australia's central bank held its cash rate steady at 4.35% on Tuesday, saying the economy was slowing in the face of tighter financial
June 16, 2026
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US business group hopeful for progress on stalled double tax deal with Taiwan
The head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan said on Tuesday he was hopeful of progress on a long-stalled double taxation agreement that could unlock more
June 16, 2026
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KPMG scandal deepens Big Four accounting firms' woes in Australia
KPMG's audit-leak scandal is set to further dampen the prospects in Australia of the Big Four accounting firms, with data showing their new
June 16, 2026
Australia|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades
Australia's weather bureau warned on Tuesday that an El Nino weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify in the
June 16, 2026
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Instant noodles have a bad reputation — but the world still can’t get enough of them
Instant noodles have a bad reputation — but the world still can’t get enough of them
June 16, 2026
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World Bank cuts Myanmar growth forecast as fuel shock deepens economic strains
Myanmar’s economy is showing tentative signs of stabilisation but the recent fuel price shock has amplified pressure on the civil-war-ravaged Southeast Asian country, the World
June 16, 2026
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China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the
June 16, 2026
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BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, a widely expected move that signalled its focus on countering inflation risks from the Middle East
June 16, 2026
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OpenAI spending hit $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO, FT reports
OpenAI spent $34 billion last year to dominate the booming AI market ahead of its planned IPO, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
June 16, 2026
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China's economic imbalance deepens as retail sales fall for first time in over three years
China's economy showed increasing unevenness in May, with retail sales falling for the first time in over three years and
June 16, 2026
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US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops
Tokyo auto shops and Detroit car dealerships have been running short of motor oil, paint and other products for months since the
June 16, 2026
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China's industrial output growth quickens in May but retail sales and investment contract
China's industrial output rose 4.5% in May from a year earlier, picking up from 4.1% growth recorded in April, data from the
June 16, 2026
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China's new home prices fall at faster pace in May on soft demand
China's new home prices fell at a slightly faster pace in May, official data showed on Tuesday, as the crisis-hit property
June 16, 2026
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Hong Kong seeks input on its first 5-year plan in an echo of mainland China's playbook
Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China’s development approach
June 15, 2026
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U.S. gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April
U.S. average retail gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal between the U.S.
June 16, 2026
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GM in talks to supply weapons parts to Lockheed Martin, WSJ reports
General Motors is in talks with Lockheed Martin about making parts for the defense contractor's weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources.
June 16, 2026
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Iran deal could expand market gains, with consumer shares, small caps seen benefiting
A deal to end the Middle East war could strengthen a broad swath of stocks as lower oil prices stand to bolster consumer spending
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX to release results on website, X only, bypassing wire services
SpaceX will release quarterly and annual financial results, besides other material news, only through its website and social media account on X and not through wire distribution
June 16, 2026
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True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say
One month after Ebola cases were confirmed in eastern Congo, its true scale remains unknown, with major data gaps muddying the picture and
June 15, 2026
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Mondelez names consumer goods veteran Amit Banati as CFO
Chocolate maker Mondelez International on Monday named former Kellogg executive Amit Banati as its new chief financial officer, effective July 1.
June 16, 2026
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Senator Cruz urges regulator to impose conditions on T-Mobile spectrum sale
The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday questioned a plan from private investment firm Grain Management to acquire key wireless
June 16, 2026
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North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says
North Korea’s industrial output reached 105% of planned targets in the 100 days following the country's ruling party congress in February, driven by technological innovation
June 16, 2026
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US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage
The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines
June 16, 2026
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Newmont names new CFO, COO as part of leadership overhaul
Newmont on Monday announced a string of executive appointments, including the naming of Brian Tabolt as its finance chief, as the gold miner reshapes its top management under a
June 16, 2026
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Global EV registrations rise 3% globally in May, BMI data shows
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a third straight month in May, as subsidies and high petrol prices continued to drive the transition away from
June 16, 2026
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With war likely over, Iranian rulers must face demands of angry, embittered population
Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a U.S. military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the
June 16, 2026
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Stanley Woodward to run US DOJ's antitrust division, MLex reports
The U.S.
June 16, 2026
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Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five years
Nvidia said on Monday it would raise $25 billion through a U.S. bond issuance, as it taps the debt market to increase liquidity
June 15, 2026
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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry
The U.S.
June 16, 2026
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Centene offers staff buyouts after Obamacare member losses
U.S. health insurer Centene said on Monday it will offer buyouts to employees following steep losses in its health plan membership over the past year
June 16, 2026
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Trading Day: US-Iran war halted - now what?
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday and crude prices dropped after the U.S. and Iran announced they have reached a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of
June 16, 2026
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Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports
Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI chip startup Tenstorrent for $8 billion to $10 billion, The Information reported on Monday citing a person with knowledge of the deal.
June 16, 2026
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SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.
June 12, 2026
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Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a
June 16, 2026
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Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations
June 16, 2026
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Trump’s agreement with Iran is the moment Netanyahu has been dreading
Trump’s agreement with Iran is the moment Netanyahu has been dreading
June 16, 2026
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Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children's health and daily life
Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade
June 16, 2026
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Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
Stock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again
June 15, 2026
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Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday.
June 15, 2026
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Peru's Fujimori edges ahead as contested presidential votes trickle in
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori extended her marginal lead over leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in Peru's contested presidential race on Monday, as the
June 15, 2026
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US paying almost $25,000 a month to store unusable contraceptives stuck in Belgium
The United States is spending almost $25,000 every month to store contraceptives in Belgium that were originally bought for
June 15, 2026
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Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide
Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Nasdaq climbing 3% and the Dow marking a record-high close after the United States and Iran struck a
June 15, 2026
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Citi cuts Brent forecasts as U.S.-Iran MoU points to Strait of Hormuz flow normalization
Citi on Monday cut its average Brent crude forecasts to $75 and $70 per barrel for the third and fourth quarters of 2026, respectively, citing expectations that the Strait of
June 16, 2026
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Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked a percentage point higher in recent days to 36% as public dissatisfaction over the cost of living grew
June 16, 2026
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US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models
Ford Motor and other automakers are scrambling to obtain U.S. government authorization to continue selling models that have been in U.S. showrooms for years
June 16, 2026
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Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law
Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14
June 16, 2026
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Ackman teases four new stock bets in new fund
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said on Monday that he has made four new investments that will be held by his investment funds, including his newest offering Pershing
June 16, 2026
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Stocks of oil in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to lowest since 1983
Stocks of crude oil in the U.S.
June 16, 2026
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Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push
Fox Corp is buying Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $22 billion, marking a significant bet for
June 15, 2026
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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
U.S.
June 15, 2026
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Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran
June 15, 2026
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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put
June 16, 2026
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Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Monday that allows prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years, effectively barring former premier
June 15, 2026
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Russia slashes fuel quality rules to stave off shortages, Kommersant reports
Russia is allowing some oil refineries to produce fuel with lower environmental specifications for the domestic market, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday, as
June 15, 2026
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Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI
Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its
June 15, 2026
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Stocks gain, oil slides as Trump says Iran deal signed
Major stock indexes and bond prices rallied while oil futures settled at a three-month low on Monday as U.S.
June 15, 2026
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U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on
June 15, 2026
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LatAm airline shares jump as US-Iran pact knocks oil lower, easing fuel-cost pressure
Shares of Latin American airlines rose on Monday after oil prices fell on news of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, easing concerns over fuel costs.
June 15, 2026
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Canadian envoy to US says discussions on USMCA have been productive
Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark D.
June 15, 2026
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Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank to be sentenced 9 years after plea
A key cooperating witness in the U.S. government's criminal investigation into Turkish lender Halkbank's alleged role in helping Iran evade sanctions is due
June 15, 2026
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After taking Iran deal to G7 summit, Trump eyes ending Ukraine war
U.S.
June 15, 2026
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Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war
Oil prices settled down $4 a barrel to a three-month low on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have signed a
June 15, 2026
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US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration
US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration
June 16, 2026
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"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding
"It was heartbreaking": Homeowner faces long recovery after flash flooding
June 15, 2026
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Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy
June 15, 2026
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EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list
The European Union targeted Russian shadow fleet figures accused of aiding Moscow's Ukraine war effort as well as individuals linked to opposition figure Alexei Navalny's
June 15, 2026
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Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that many ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.
June 15, 2026
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Airbus CEO criticises Europe's regulatory costs as it opens new line
The CEO of Airbus on Monday urged France and the European Union to tackle high regulatory costs and weak competitiveness weighing on businesses as
June 15, 2026
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US factory production flat in May; AI investment supporting manufacturing
U.S. factory production was unexpectedly unchanged in May after gains in the prior months, which some economists said were related to businesses
June 15, 2026
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AI-referred US shoppers browse longer, spend more per visit, data shows
U.S. shoppers who use large language models, including Google's Gemini or OpenAI's ChatGPT, for purchase recommendations are lingering more on
June 15, 2026
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Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment
Europe's STOXX 600 hit a record high on Monday, boosted by a relief rally across most sectors after the United States and Iran
June 15, 2026
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SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe
SpaceX said on Monday that its underwriters had exercised the "greenshoe" option to purchase additional shares, increasing the total proceeds from its initial public
June 15, 2026
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UN Security Council extends Afghan mission, calls for review
The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to extend the mandate of the U.N.
June 15, 2026
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Peru's economy beats expectations, up 3.7% in April
Peru's economy expanded 3.73% in April from a year earlier, data from the government's INEI statistics agency showed on Monday, exceeding expectations as nearly all sectors
June 15, 2026
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Mirae Asset apologises to investors over failure to get SpaceX IPO allocation
South Korea's Mirae Asset Securities apologised to investors on Monday for failing to secure an allocation of SpaceX shares in the U.S. company’s record-setting IPO, adding
June 15, 2026
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Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal
Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could
June 15, 2026
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Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win
Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win
June 15, 2026
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US Trade Representative Greer to visit India on June 23-24 for talks
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is scheduled to visit India on June 23-24, an Indian trade official said on Monday.
June 15, 2026
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Canadian housing starts fall 6% in May
Canadian housing starts fell 6% in May from the previous month, which was a smaller decline than expected, data from the national housing agency showed on Monday.
June 15, 2026
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EU vote on US trade deal is set to bring tariff peace, but for how long?
The European Union is poised to implement the import duty cuts it agreed with U.S.
June 15, 2026
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Vance says funds won't be transferred to Iran in exchange for signing deal to halt war
U.S.
June 15, 2026
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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists
June 15, 2026
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Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand
Spain's government has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a programme that initially expected half a million
June 15, 2026
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Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the
June 15, 2026
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Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war
The U.S.-Iran deal may silence the guns, but it cannot alter the verdict of more than three months of war.
June 15, 2026
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Global drugmakers invest billions to boost US presence
Global drugmakers are expanding their U.S. footprint, pledging billions of dollars to ramp up manufacturing capacity and research in the country.
June 15, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week or even in the United States for talks to
June 15, 2026
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US Supreme Court rejects Macy's challenge over compensating fired strikers
The U.S.
June 15, 2026
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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry
The U.S.
June 15, 2026
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Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies
June 15, 2026
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Aerospace parts maker Doncasters targets $4.4 billion valuation in US IPO
Doncasters is targeting a valuation of up to $4.43 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest aerospace firm to test investor appetite
June 15, 2026
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Scouring the Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks
Ensuring the Strait of Hormuz is safe from mines could delay a return to normal shipping traffic by weeks following a deal to reopen the waterway, shipping
June 15, 2026
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Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout
Salesforce on Monday said it will buy autonomous AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billion, bolstering its Agentforce offering as the business software provider deepens its
June 15, 2026
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Investors choosier about private markets after turbulence, say pension fund advisers
Institutional investors are looking more closely at private market investments after recent turbulence at firms such as Partners Group, Swiss pension fund
June 15, 2026
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American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal
American Express will buy restaurant booking platform TheFork from Tripadvisor in an all-cash deal worth $700 million, the companies
June 15, 2026
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Wall St gains as markets welcome Iran deal
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz,
June 15, 2026
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Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push
Nuvei will buy cross-border payments firm Payoneer for about $2.75 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, as the Canadian fintech aims to expand its global business.
June 15, 2026
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US homebuilder sentiment falls in June amid rising costs
U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell in June, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and costs for construction materials, a survey showed on Monday.
June 15, 2026
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Dollar falls to 10-day low on US-Iran war deal
The U.S. dollar fell on Monday and hit a 10-day low against the euro and sterling after an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war
June 15, 2026
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Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recover
LONDON, June 15 - A framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran on terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling, as traders anticipated the return of flows.
June 15, 2026
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US energy shares slump as Iran deal lowers Hormuz supply disruption risk
U.S. energy shares fell on Monday as crude prices dropped after Washington and Tehran agreed terms to end their months-long conflict and reopen
June 15, 2026
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The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first
Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.
June 15, 2026
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Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.
June 15, 2026
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US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.
June 15, 2026
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Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu
Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu
June 15, 2026
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Retail investors face tighter limits than funds in SpaceX IPO flipping
Individual investors in the SpaceX IPO hoping to quickly sell their shares for a profit face stricter conditions than large funds over the
June 15, 2026
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Brazil farm auctions explode as rural debt spirals in a changing climate
Auctions of farms seized by creditors are soaring across Brazil, according to data compiled for Reuters, as distressed rural credit has grown to almost
June 15, 2026
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'Let the oil flow'
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks surged and oil prices slid on Monday after
June 15, 2026
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SpaceX IPO adds a dash of volatility to index-investing recipe
Last week's stock market debut of Elon Musk's SpaceX is forcing providers of equity indexes to reconcile two often-
June 15, 2026
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Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
The
June 15, 2026
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What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war
LONDON, June 15 - This is what the U.S. and Iran, along with mediator Pakistan, have said about what is in the preliminary deal they have announced to end the war.
June 15, 2026
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What's next for SpaceX stock after IPO blastoff
The SpaceX IPO went off with a bang.
June 15, 2026
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Riksbank seen on hold but chances rising of hike later this year, Reuters poll shows
Sweden's central bank will keep its policy rate on hold later this week, but signal an increased chance of a hike later this year to keep a lid on price pressures
June 15, 2026
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ASX admits to misleading on CHESS software upgrade, agrees to $14.5 million penalty
Australia's ASX admitted to making misleading statements regarding the progress of a troubled software upgrade on Monday, while
June 15, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless
'I’m not giving up': Couple loses home to Helene years after Katrina left them homeless
June 15, 2026
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Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
June 15, 2026
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Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative
Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative
June 15, 2026
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Gordie Howe International Bridge will produce more business, expert says
Gordie Howe International Bridge will produce more business, expert says
June 15, 2026
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Foundations are emphasizing their community services to counter narratives of fraud and partisanship
A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life
June 15, 2026
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Commerzbank CEO 'taken aback' by UniCredit claims
Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp said on Monday that the bank was "taken aback" by UniCredit's allegation earlier in the day that it was misleading the public.
June 15, 2026
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ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of
June 15, 2026
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India's May trade gap narrows as exports rise; U.S. trade talks in focus
India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally in May as higher exports offset part of the import bill, while firms navigated
June 15, 2026
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Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates
New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked at length in recent years about the U.S. central bank's balance sheet, the need to say less
June 15, 2026
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United Auto Workers' Fain seeks reelection, buoyed by strike wins
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is seeking a second four-year term as leader of the 400,000-member union, entering the race as the
June 15, 2026
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SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut
Shares of SpaceX rose more than 6% in early trading on Monday, adding to gains after a blockbuster debut last week that pushed the company's valuation past $2 trillion and cemented
June 15, 2026
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French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news
French wine and spirits exporters said on Monday U.S.
June 15, 2026
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US lenders brace for results of Trump regulator's probe of alleged politically driven account closures
Big U.S. lenders are bracing for further public scrutiny over whether they improperly closed customer accounts as a top
June 15, 2026
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America's RV industry feels the chill of war and high gas prices
Coley Brady in late March cut production from five days a week to four on most of the assembly lines at his sprawling complex of five recreational vehicle
June 15, 2026
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Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
June 15, 2026
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The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz
June 15, 2026
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SpaceX is coming to your 401(k) — maybe
SpaceX is coming to your 401(k) — maybe
June 15, 2026
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Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
June 15, 2026
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ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says
The European Central Bank has taken the first step to contain price pressures, but it is increasingly clear that more needs to be done, Slovak central bank chief and ECB
June 15, 2026
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Why an Iran peace deal won't pull the yen back from the brink
War in the Middle East pushed the yen to the brink of multi-decade lows and prompted the government to prop it up -- a peace deal, however,
June 15, 2026
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Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators
In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to
June 15, 2026
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Older voters, cities led rejection of Swiss population cap, data show
Older voters and city dwellers were instrumental in defeating a right-wing proposal to cap Switzerland's population at 10 million, data from Sunday's
June 15, 2026
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ECB's Lagarde welcomes Iran deal but inflation fears linger
ECB President Christine Lagarde on Monday welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying it could help reopen the Strait of
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Scandal-hit KPMG Australia will not bid for new federal work until end-September
KPMG Australia has agreed it will not bid for any new federal government work for three months, the Department of Finance said on Monday, following whistleblower
June 15, 2026
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Europe's STOXX 600 hits all-time high
Europe's STOXX 600 hit an all-time high on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary pact to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, surpassing
June 15, 2026
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Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports
Australia's wealthiest person, mining baron Gina Rinehart, has taken a stake of more than $1 billion in the record-setting $75 billion SpaceX IPO, the Wall Street
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
India's May wholesale price inflation rises to 9.68% on Middle East war-driven fuel surge
India's wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68% year-on-year in May, government data released on Monday showed, as the energy shock stemming
June 15, 2026
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China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios
Global asset managers have been adding Chinese government bonds to their portfolios since the Iran war broke out, drawn not
June 15, 2026
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Bank of England to keep rates on hold after ECB hike
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday as Governor Andrew Bailey judges the central bank can take its time to assess if
June 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Musk says SpaceX could bring $1 trillion in revenue by 2030
Elon Musk said on Sunday that his rocket company, SpaceX, could bring in $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, making the statement two days after the company went public, valuing it at
June 15, 2026
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Swiss crackdown on white-collar crime has a timing problem, prosecutor says
Swiss financial crime prosecutors are racing against time as outdated regulation in one of the world's top cross-border wealth management centres allows
June 15, 2026
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Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office
Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was
June 15, 2026
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Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first
June 15, 2026
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Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain
In a quiet cafe popular for its free Wi-Fi and good coffee, a Russian interior designer logs onto a virtual private network so she can chat with friends
June 13, 2026
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UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday
Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday
June 14, 2026
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Chinese regulator tells Walmart to stamp out food safety risks
China's market regulator has ordered strict measures by Walmart supermarket chain Sam's Club to eliminate food safety risks throughout its supply chain and safeguard
June 15, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?
The Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet on Monday in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains to discuss wars in Ukraine and Iran, global
June 15, 2026
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Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges
An Indian pollution regulator has alleged wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple's iPhone has contaminated
June 13, 2026
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Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.
June 15, 2026
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A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade
The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
June 14, 2026
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Iran peace deal won't change BOJ's rate-hike plans, ex-central bank economist says
A peace agreement between the United States and Iran likely won't change the Bank of Japan's expected move to deliver two interest rate hikes this year, the
June 15, 2026
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Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.
June 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally
Some Asia hedge funds delivered returns exceeding 100% in the first five months of the year, riding on record highs in stock markets and wagers on AI
June 15, 2026
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What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit
June 15, 2026
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Pakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz
June 15, 2026
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Markets cheer Iran deal, wait for oil to start flowing
Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar fell in Asia trade on Monday after the U.S. and Iran agreed a peace deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade on Iran.
June 15, 2026
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Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect
Britain’s banks recorded the sharpest increase in losses to certain types of fraud since the COVID-era boom in technology-enabled scams, renewing calls for
June 15, 2026
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and
June 14, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals
June 15, 2026
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Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented
June 14, 2026
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Lazard bids to replace Centerview as Venezuela financial adviser, source says
U.S. investment bank Lazard is making a bid of $25 million to try to replace Centerview Partners as Venezuela's financial adviser for one of the
June 14, 2026
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Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close
President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal
June 14, 2026
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Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit
June 14, 2026
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Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon
June 14, 2026
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The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers
The healthcare sector emerges as a lifeline for struggling job seekers
June 14, 2026
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney visits grandparents' Irish village on eve of G7
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday met distant cousins in his grandparents' home village in the west of Ireland on a visit to
June 14, 2026
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The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them
June 13, 2026
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Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million
June 14, 2026
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EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says
The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company
June 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes
General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks
June 14, 2026
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Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
June 14, 2026
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Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane
Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage against Ukraine is starting to wane
June 14, 2026
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Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from
June 14, 2026
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Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work
June 14, 2026
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UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time
UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time
June 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
Britain’s armed forces have boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel
June 14, 2026
Economy|Health
When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62
When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62
June 14, 2026
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Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Brian Rauch has felt the squeeze of higher gas prices on his 30-mile (50-km) drives from his home in rural Stevensville, Montana, to the
June 14, 2026
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He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance
He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance
June 14, 2026
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Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister
Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Vestea, a member of the liberal party, as prime minister, after independent candidate Eugen Tomac
June 14, 2026
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Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says
Japan is preparing to send a delegation to Greenland this summer to evaluate possible rare earth extraction, the Nikkei newswire reported on Sunday.
June 14, 2026
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Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
China's absence from G7 summits seems increasingly odd given its global economic influence
June 14, 2026
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Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia
Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia
June 14, 2026
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OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of customers using its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time
June 14, 2026
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How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it
How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it
June 14, 2026
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What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz
June 13, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.
June 13, 2026
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Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects
Some 200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albania's Adriatic coast, in another sign of growing
June 13, 2026
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Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey
Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no
June 13, 2026
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Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say
U.S.
June 13, 2026
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Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday he would publish the government's defence investment plan before the alliance's
June 13, 2026
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Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU
Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU
June 13, 2026
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America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near
June 13, 2026
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From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now first-ever trillionaire, controls a lot of different businesses
June 13, 2026
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China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies
China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies
June 13, 2026
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You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't
Think you can ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs
June 13, 2026
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Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns
June 13, 2026
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Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker
SpaceX roared into markets this past week with a valuation of more than $2 trillion, surpassing two members of Wall Street's "Magnificent Seven" and raising a
June 13, 2026
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Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins
Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins
June 13, 2026
Economy|World
What is the Swiss population cap proposal and what would it mean for Europe?
Switzerland will decide on Sunday on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million in a referendum some have likened to Britain's Brexit vote that could have far-reaching
June 12, 2026
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Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace
Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,
June 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations
When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of the five other leading democracies gathered at a 14th-century castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations
June 13, 2026
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Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it
June 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms
China is "strongly dissatisfied" with a U.S. move to add several large Chinese companies to the Pentagon's list of firms it
June 13, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World
Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office
Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with
June 12, 2026
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Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX
Individual investors eager for a piece of SpaceX's mega
June 13, 2026
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OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says
A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.
June 13, 2026
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A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax
A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto
June 13, 2026
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With smooth SpaceX debut, Wall Street sets new template for mega IPOs
A collective sigh of relief swept across Wall Street after trading for SpaceX’s landmark Nasdaq launch went smoothly,
June 13, 2026
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First Brands moves ahead with liquidation plan
A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston said on Friday bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands could move ahead with a liquidation plan that would fund lawsuits
June 13, 2026
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US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
The U.S.
June 13, 2026
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UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift
June 13, 2026
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Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros
June 13, 2026
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By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut
By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut
June 13, 2026
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Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad in the economy
June 12, 2026
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Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules tied to Trump immigration crackdown
The Treasury Department has moved to involve banks more deeply in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
June 13, 2026
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US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
The U.S.
June 13, 2026
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SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest
On Friday, Elon Musk’s image loomed large over Times Square from the giant TV screen of the Nasdaq stock exchange, as tourists outside
June 13, 2026
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Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say
Japanese investors were willing to subscribe to more than 1 trillion yen ($6.2 billion) of shares in SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, two
June 13, 2026
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Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO
The first day of SpaceX trading is over. Now, the parties begin.
June 13, 2026
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U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon
SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S.
June 12, 2026
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Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, support rises but stays below majority
Target on Friday said its shareholders rejected a proposal to separate the roles of board chair and executive leadership, with 38.1% votes in support — above the 29% level achieved
June 13, 2026
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Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes
A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest
June 12, 2026
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Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance
The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S. to correct "many misunderstandings" about her pro
June 13, 2026
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Exxon Mobil set to place Alex Volkov as head of global trading, sources say
Exxon Mobil was poised to name Alex Volkov as head of global trading, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
June 13, 2026
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Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say
Roku Inc is exploring its strategic options, including a full sale of the company, according to six people familiar with the matter,
June 13, 2026
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US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico
A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds
June 13, 2026
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US stocks rise after oil prices ease and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
U.S. stocks rose after oil prices fell again, and SpaceX soared in its highly anticipated debut on Wall Street
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Shares of SpaceX soared 19% in their Wall Street debut, making the rocket maker’s founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire
June 12, 2026
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Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days
Investors will soon get a new way to bet on SpaceX's trajectory: options on the stock are set to begin trading as soon as Tuesday,
June 13, 2026
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Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
Negotiators for the United States and Iran are close to the finish line of a deal aimed at ending their three-month war and it could
June 12, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates
U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday as investors held out hope for a peace deal between Iran and the United States and as SpaceX shares
June 12, 2026
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Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopes
MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday with Wall Street ending modestly higher as shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared in their
June 12, 2026
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NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy
Stefon Diggs won’t face discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy
June 13, 2026
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The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves
The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves
June 13, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend
June 13, 2026
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What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?
The initial count has finished in Peru's runoff presidential election, but now the lengthy process of reviewing contested ballots is under way by
June 12, 2026
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EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays
European Union countries agreed on Friday to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation in the EU's next set of airline passenger rights and
June 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump
The Italian economy will grow by 0.6% this year and 0.4% in 2027, the country's central bank said on Friday, confirming its previous estimate for 2026 but trimming next
June 12, 2026
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Brazil unveils subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers
Brazil's government on Friday launched a subsidized credit program for app-based delivery drivers to purchase motorcycles, in a fresh move to boost demand and support a
June 12, 2026
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Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York
Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the
June 12, 2026
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Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut
U.S. space stocks tumbled on Friday as investors rushed to lock in gains on the day of SpaceX's market debut, snapping a months-long rally fueled by anticipation over the
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO
SpaceX soared 28% in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, a day after pricing its record $75 billion IPO.
June 12, 2026
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Private credit roundup: Reflecting on funding stress in Berlin
Senior executives in the private markets sector pointed to weaker incomes and challenges raising money at the industry's largest annual conference in Berlin this week,
June 13, 2026
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Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe
June 12, 2026
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What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms
Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire
June 12, 2026
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Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
June 13, 2026
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Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks
The dollar steadied on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, as markets monitored negotiations over a deal that could end the Middle East
June 12, 2026
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Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
Brent crude prices fell to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
June 12, 2026
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US consumer sentiment pushes off record lows as gasoline prices ease
U.S. consumer sentiment bounced off record lows in early June as easing gasoline prices offered households some relief, though concerns about
June 12, 2026
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Former star US bond manager Kenneth Leech pleads guilty to obstructing 'cherry-picking' probe
Kenneth Leech, a former star bond manager at Western Asset Management Co, pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing a probe into alleged "cherry-picking
June 12, 2026
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American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November
American Airlines said Friday it will resume flights to Haiti on November 1 after major U.S. carriers suspended service to the Caribbean nation in
June 12, 2026
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government
June 12, 2026
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Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns
The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices, worsening supply strains for African airlines
June 12, 2026
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Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar
Expectations for U.S. monetary tightening and a strong dollar have taken some wind out of the "perfect storm" powering an upswing in gold since 2023,
June 12, 2026
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Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed", the market has grappled to put a
June 12, 2026
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Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home
June 12, 2026
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Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace
The extreme volatility of global oil prices has drained liquidity from the market this year at the fastest pace on record, as
June 12, 2026
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Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish
Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish
June 12, 2026
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BP starts process to sell stakes in two Gulf of Mexico projects, sources say
British oil major BP has started a process to sell stakes in two of its Gulf of Mexico projects, four people with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be one of new
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy
Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers
Keir Starmer has a new defence minister, but the same problem: no spare money, competing political and financial demands and a party
June 12, 2026
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Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification
Embraer-controlled electric aircraft maker Eve vowed on Friday to spend money in a cautious manner as it eyes a 2028 certification
June 12, 2026
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US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports
The U.S. will give Poland a new $4 billion loan from the Foreign Military Financing programme, U.S.
June 12, 2026
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Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower
June 12, 2026
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BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns
BlackRock will have a chance to keep managing New York pension money as City Comptroller Mark Levine opened a rebidding process widely on Friday despite his
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say
Asset managers eager to roll out leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to SpaceX on its first trading day have been told to delay the
June 12, 2026
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UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing
June 12, 2026
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US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright says
Roughly 7 million barrels a day of oil are getting out of the Persian Gulf with U.S. military help, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
June 12, 2026
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Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment
Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting fishing as well as the
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in
June 12, 2026
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Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?
Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?
June 06, 2026
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Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months
Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months
June 12, 2026
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Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
June 12, 2026
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Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula
June 12, 2026
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UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower
UK shares gained in a broad-based rally on Friday amid growing hoping of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S., which sent crude
June 12, 2026
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Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office
A Spanish High Court judge investigating former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for suspected corruption has opened a separate probe over jewellery found during
June 12, 2026
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Be careful what you Warsh for
The Federal Reserve holds its first meeting with Kevin Warsh in charge, Donald Trump is due to meet other world leaders in France having just struck a framework peace deal
June 12, 2026
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Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he
June 12, 2026
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How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks
In recent years, Elon Musk has been picky about whom he allowed to buy in to SpaceX, the rocket ship company making its highly anticipated stock market debut
June 12, 2026
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Brazil's inflation accelerates in May, tops target range ahead of rate decision
Brazil's consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in May, official data showed on Friday, breaching the top of the
June 12, 2026
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Shell pauses $3 billion share buyback ahead of ARC acquisition vote
Shell said on Friday it was pausing its $3 billion share buyback programme through July 14, citing securities law requirements linked to its pending $
June 12, 2026
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S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus
The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow opened higher on Friday, underpinned by hopes for an imminent Middle East peace deal, while investors geared up for the market debut of
June 12, 2026
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred
Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual
June 12, 2026
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Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.
June 12, 2026
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Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.
June 12, 2026
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Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says
Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers
June 12, 2026
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India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year
India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% year-over-year in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, as the outlook continued
June 12, 2026
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Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy
Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's
June 12, 2026
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Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims
While the Justice Department has said it has abandoned plans for President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, some of his
June 12, 2026
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Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows
Hedge funds sold out of the biggest U.S. tech stocks, and some even added bearish positions, according to data from a JPMorgan note late Thursday, just
June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026
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Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart
Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party said on Friday it is merging itself into a party created earlier this year by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of
June 12, 2026
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Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained
June 12, 2026
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China's new loans miss forecasts in May as property slump curbs demand
China's new bank lending rose less than expected in May after contracting the previous month, as a prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on household borrowing.
June 12, 2026
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U.S. equity funds record first weekly outflow in three weeks
Investors pulled money out of U.S. equity funds in the week to June 10 on caution over a market selloff and expectatons that the Federal Reserve would stay hawkish for longer, but
June 12, 2026
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Brazil refiners fueled scheme linked to U.S.-designated terrorist group, source and documents show
Brazilian refineries sold over 100 million liters of naphtha to a firm investigated in an alleged fraud scheme
June 12, 2026
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India's inflation accelerates to 3.93% in May, remains a tad below RBI target
India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, while risks
June 12, 2026
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South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is looking to choose the Nasdaq for its planned U.S. listing, two sources familiar with
June 12, 2026
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Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
June 12, 2026
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Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas
The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas
June 11, 2026
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency
June 12, 2026
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Global equity funds draw third weekly inflow as investors buy the dip
Global equity funds drew inflows for a third straight week, as investors used a market selloff to add exposure to technology stocks on expectations the AI-driven rally will
June 12, 2026
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Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says
Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence
June 12, 2026
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European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower
European shares surged on Friday, with major indexes jumping more than 1%, as renewed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East
June 12, 2026
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Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules
Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60% of Europe's car output, are urging the EU to adopt a simple "Made in Europe" rule and stronger
June 12, 2026
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Private credit dividends look less secure as cash coverage thins
Dividends at U.S.-listed private-credit lenders rest on thinner cash cushions than headline earnings suggest, a Reuters analysis of regulatory filings
June 12, 2026
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his
June 12, 2026
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Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event
As mixed martial arts fighters gather on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in a cage match to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th
June 12, 2026
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The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point
The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point
June 12, 2026
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War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake
War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake
June 12, 2026
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Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results
A pro-Russian opposition alliance filed a request to Armenia's election commission on Friday to throw out the results of last Sunday's parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister
June 12, 2026
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Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh
Germany's economic recovery is likely to proceed in small steps at best, depending on the conflict in the Middle East, and energy and commodity prices, the economy ministry
June 12, 2026
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BlackRock says oil, FX risks loom over India's bond inflow push
India's measures to improve the attractiveness of its debt are welcome, though concerns over oil prices and their impact on the rupee remain big hurdles in
June 12, 2026
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German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says
Heavy government spending on defence and infrastructure will stop Germany from slipping into recession this year, as the war in Iran takes its toll on Europe's biggest
June 12, 2026
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UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says
The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sent energy prices soaring, the Bank of
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists
SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO is poised to supercharge Chinese space startups racing to fund the same technologies that have
June 12, 2026
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U.S. bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies
U.S. banking regulators are stepping up scrutiny of how lenders deploy artificial intelligence as the developing technology sweeps through the industry,
June 12, 2026
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Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree
June 12, 2026
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Betting giant Flutter's London exit deals another blow to UK markets
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment said on Friday it would delist from the London Stock Exchange in August while retaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange,
June 12, 2026
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Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day
June 12, 2026
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Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three
June 12, 2026
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ECB policymakers keep July hike on table
European Central Bank policymakers kept a follow-up rate hike in July on the table on Friday given rapid inflation, but said it was far too early to say if a move would
June 12, 2026
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Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.
June 12, 2026
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Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
Ford is recalling 255,404 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve, which may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, the U.S.
June 12, 2026
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UK economy began to feel fallout from Iran war in April, data shows
Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, its first monthly drop since August as the Iran war's cancellation of Formula 1 Grand Prix
June 12, 2026
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French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May
Consumer prices in France rose 2.8% year-on-year in May, the highest level since February 2024, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published
June 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan core inflation seen below BOJ target for fourth month in May: Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer inflation likely held steady in May at roughly the previous month's pace due to end of government fuel subsidies, leaving inflation below the Bank of
June 12, 2026
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India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports
India is preparing for a wider-than-expected budget deficit this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing an official familiar with the matter, as the war in Iran raises
June 12, 2026
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Vale's top shareholder pushes for meeting on chairman's removal
Brazil's Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, said on Thursday it
June 12, 2026
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Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals
The Bank
June 12, 2026
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Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence
June 12, 2026
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Bank of Korea governor says interest rates to be raised 'on time'
South Korea's central bank governor said on Friday it was necessary to raise interest rates "on time" as inflation was expected to exceed the target for a considerable
June 12, 2026
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US summer driving season hits as gasoline supplies squeezed tight
U.S. vacationers are barreling into peak summer driving season just as the gasoline market faces a supply crunch, with resilient domestic demand and surging
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever
Elon Musk's SpaceX raised the $75 billion it targeted in a hotly awaited IPO on Thursday, selling shares at a fixed price of $135 that valued the space, satellite and AI company at
June 12, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would
June 11, 2026
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US judge blocks Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from continuing to pursue a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising
June 12, 2026
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New Zealand manufacturing slips into contraction amid weak demand, higher costs
New Zealand's manufacturing activity contracted slightly in May, slipping back into negative territory after seven months of expansion, as businesses remained concerned
June 12, 2026
Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political
The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in
The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political
New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'
The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River, which President Donald Trump had previously threatened to block, has been delayed due to unresolved issues
June 11, 2026
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Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul
Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq on Friday after the rocket and satellite maker raised $75 billion in its initial public offering, shattering records and eclipsing Saudi
June 12, 2026
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SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO
SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise
Adobe on Thursday announced the exit of CFO Dan Durn, adding to concerns about the Photoshop maker's strategy to navigate the crowded design industry, though the
June 12, 2026
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Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again
Wall Street staged its biggest bounce in two months on Thursday, and oil and bond yields tumbled, after U.S.
June 12, 2026
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Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, the top U.S. attorney for Manhattan, to be the next U.S. spy chief, amid a
June 12, 2026
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Lennar sees third quarter deliveries below estimates as housing market stays sluggish
Lennar forecast third-quarter home deliveries below Wall Street estimates on Thursday amid a persistently weak U.S. housing market, sending its shares down 3.2% after the bell.
June 12, 2026
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Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick
June 12, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei
Economic data has shown Argentina’s inflation slowing for the second straight month in May
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives
Before SpaceX goes public, crypto exchanges are giving traders a way to make risky bets on the company's future share price.
June 12, 2026
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Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A
Honeywell on Thursday said it is targeting deals valued at $2 billion to $4 billion and sees scope for acquisitions in its industrial automation business
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX
Investment leaders from four large states pressed Nasdaq and FTSE Russell for
June 12, 2026
Economy|World
Argentina May inflation slows for second straight month to 2.1%, below forecasts
Argentina recorded slower inflation in May for the second month in a row, below analyst forecasts, even as the 12-month figure increased, data from national
June 12, 2026
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US appeals court extends block on ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday extended its block on a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of
June 12, 2026
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Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the
June 12, 2026
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Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled
U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Thursday, with indexes extending gains after U.S.
June 11, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump says 'great' Iran settlement will trigger opening of Strait of Hormuz
U.S.
June 12, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia's central bank to pause on June 16; a minority still see Q3 rate hike: Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of Australia will pause its tightening cycle on June 16, according to a Reuters poll of economists as a cooling economy gives
June 12, 2026
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US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again
U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County
June 12, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act
A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather
El Niño is officially here and may become one of the strongest on record, but what is this global weather influencing phenomenon? CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows what it is and how it might affect you.
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast
Man accused of using magnet to steal diesel fuel across the Gulf Coast
June 12, 2026
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2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl
2 sentenced after pleading guilty for roles in viral downtown Cincinnati brawl
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion
Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones
Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Citi hires Ryan Beaupré as MD in consumer and retail investment banking push
Citigroup has made another hire this week to strengthen its consumer and retail investment banking group, with Ryan Beaupré joining as a managing
June 11, 2026
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US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the
June 11, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,
June 11, 2026
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John Delaney's Forbright valued at roughly $900 million in Nasdaq debut
Forbright, founded by former U.S.
June 11, 2026
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Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports
June 11 - AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers and is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for the lease payments, The Information reported on Thursday.
June 11, 2026
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Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran
Oil prices fell on Thursday after U.S.
June 11, 2026
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UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe
British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime
June 11, 2026
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Equities rally, dollar dips with oil as Trump cancels Iran attacks
MSCI's global equities index rallied on Thursday while the dollar and bond yields fell, along with oil futures, on renewed hopes for
June 11, 2026
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Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran
The dollar dropped sharply against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off plans for renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran at the
June 11, 2026
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US Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
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Exxon's head of global trading is retiring, sources say
Exxon Mobil's head of global trading Tracey Gunnlaugsson is retiring, two sources with knowledge of the matter
June 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political
Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care
First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health
After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back
After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back
June 12, 2026
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At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors
Oracle shares tumbled 12% on Thursday as surging spending and a ballooning debt load fanned investor concerns about the cash burn in the
June 11, 2026
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Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports
U.S.-based investment firm Elliott Advisors has joined bidders considering a takeover of The Very Group in a deal that could value the British online retailer at £2 billion ($2.67
June 11, 2026
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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand
As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit
France plays host to a Group of Seven summit next week but it is shopkeepers in neighbouring Switzerland who have already boarded
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
USDA cuts U.S. winter wheat harvest outlook after Plains drought
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US midterm advertising bill to hit record $11.6 billion, fueled by Senate races, AdImpact says
The U.S. midterm elections in November are projected to cost $11.6 billion, a record for political advertising in any electoral cycle, fueled in part by surging spending in Senate
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter
The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, upending a decades-
June 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns worse could come
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the euro zone on Thursday and raised its expectation for inflation because of the U.S.-
June 11, 2026
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US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute
The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a
June 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations
The European Union's budget for 2028-2034 should be 2% smaller than the 2 trillion euros proposed last year, the Cypriot EU presidency proposed on
June 11, 2026
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US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections
The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports
Asset manager BlackRock sought to buy at least $5 billion worth of shares in the initial public offering of Elon Musk's SpaceX , the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules
Inclusion on a United States sanctions list is not sufficient on its own for a refusal to open a bank account in the European Union, the Court of Justice of the European
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Grupo Mexico, U.S. partner eye Argentina grain freight network in Milei privatization push
Mexico's Grupo Mexico Transportes USA (GMXT) has struck a deal with U.S. rail technology company Wabtec to jointly bid for Argentina's state-run
June 11, 2026
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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this week to just below its high for the year, the latest sign that borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative to where they were before the war with Iran started
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology
Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $70 billion in orders from retail investors for its blockbuster initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US Supreme Court rules against private suits brought under key securities law
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bangladesh unveils $77 billion budget, eyes 6.5% growth
Bangladesh unveiled a 9.38 trillion taka ($77 billion) national budget on Thursday, targeting 6.5% economic growth and 7.5% inflation as the government seeks to revive an
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Israel sends West Bank settlement funding plan to security cabinet
Israel's cabinet on Thursday referred a plan to allocate 1 billion shekels ($339.7 million) for the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank to the
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook
Oppenheimer became the first global brokerage to start coverage of SpaceX, ahead of the rocket and AI company's highly anticipated $75 billion market debut on Friday.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved
Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Thursday its commercial aviation unit has a backlog of more than $15 billion and that the main
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates
The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia,
June 11, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran's oil infrastructure hub.
March 27, 2026
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ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says
European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting in July as the more likely scenario, if energy prices stayed near their
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Canada says bilateral deals with US will accompany USMCA review
The Canadian minister responsible for Canada-United States trade Dominic LeBlanc said on Thursday that there will be bilateral deals with the U.S. along with the review of
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is set to make its debut on Wall Street Friday
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day
Here’s everything you can expect from World Cup kickoff day
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island
Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island
June 11, 2026
Economy|Finance
Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story
Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard,' take control of energy infrastructure
The United States will hit Iran "very hard tonight" and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country's oil and gas infrastructure and markets, U.S.
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Even before going public, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has become a household name in America — more widely recognized than legacy Apollo-era
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra
A KKR-led group on Thursday launched a new company with more than $10 billion in committed capital to finance the build-out of AI infrastructure, the latest effort by an
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected
The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday, in a aimed at curbing mounting inflationary pressures before a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears
The European Union's ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters could affect more than a fifth of new
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Pakistan budget, hit by Iran war and IMF, to squeeze middle class
Pakistan's government will propose a budget on Friday that hits the middle class and registered businesses as it seeks to raise revenue and cut spending
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with sweeping job cuts and cost reductions in Germany as planned, shrinking its workforce by 19,000 by the end of the year, CEO Oliver Blume is
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid labor market resilience
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, pointing to continued labor market resilience in early June.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll
High mortgage rates will keep turnover in U.S. residential housing subdued this year and next with very modest price rises, according to property
June 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
China sanctions Philippine defence chief over 'erroneous remarks'
China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Thursday against Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, saying he had "repeatedly made
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move
The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected on Thursday, hoping to prevent an Iran war-induced surge in energy prices from broadening out into higher
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Developing world's 'complex' debt could raise costs, stall restructurings, Lazard says
Increasingly complex debt in the world's emerging markets could raise borrowing costs and delay debt restructurings, advisory firm Lazard said on
June 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes
Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply
June 11, 2026
Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines
Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit
China's vice premier urged economic cooperation and inclusive growth during a video call hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday in the hope of curbing
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets
The World Bank on Thursday cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5% due to the war in the Middle East, and said growth could slow to just 1.3%
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Stock Markets
European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike
European shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors looked past escalating rhetoric from U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows
French officials have suggested an overhaul of the EU's diplomatic service that could include boosting the role for foreign policy
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports
Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its next-generation artificial intelligence processor, The Information reported on Thursday, citing
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on developments around the Middle East conflict.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs
US wholesale inflation rose sharply last month as Iran oil shock continues to drive up business costs
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
U.S. meteorologists say an El Nino has formed
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
June 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.
June 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education
340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
June 11, 2026
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Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity
Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|US|World
Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|US|World
Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Pakistan economic survey projects real GDP growth at 3.7% in FY26
Pakistan's annual economic survey projected real GDP growth at 3.7% for the fiscal year ending June 2026, according to the report released on Thursday.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks
The Kremlin on Thursday shrugged off the prospect of new European Union sanctions against its banks, saying they had already been operating under sanctions for a long time
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Learning to love the inflation
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are getting hit on several fronts: war, inflation, interest
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Health
Some US employers to drop coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs in 2027 as use increases
Some employers are planning to drop coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss next year as more people take the medications, counteracting some savings from
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
India demands end to US attacks on ships after three sailors killed
India urged the United States to halt strikes on shipping on Thursday after three U.S. attacks on Indian-crewed
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|World
China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports
China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children
Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride
As SpaceX prepares for its record-breaking $75 billion market debut with great fanfare, Wall Street traders
June 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote
The team of the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition, Ozgur Ozel, has resigned from the party's assembly, his office said on Thursday, adding that the move should
June 11, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
BHP workers vote for strike action at Australian iron ore export hub
BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia voted in favour of strike action, two unions said on Thursday, risking disruptions to iron ore shipments
June 11, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US, Iran haggle over frozen funds as they inch toward interim deal, sources say
Efforts to reach an interim deal to end hostilities between Iran and the United States have intensified, Iranian and western sources told
June 11, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Kenya sees risks to fiscal consolidation, oil output to power Uganda's growth
Finance ministers across East Africa presented their 2026/27 budgets on Thursday as investors focused
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as "western disturbances" have
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid
Shares in Hugo Boss rose more than 11% on Thursday after its largest shareholder, Frasers Group, launched a $2.3 billion takeover bid for the
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|US
Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console
Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ's pivotal moment muddied by Ueda's absence
Heading into a defining week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's absence leaves the central bank with a jarring optics problem just as it seeks to cement
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says
Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World
Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs
Germany's economy is expected to recover more slowly than expected as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war weigh on households, companies and
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World
Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal
GSK's record $10.6 billion deal for U.S. company Nuvalent will accelerate the British drugmaker's rebuild of its cancer drug business as
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Beijing's investment clampdown clouds outlook for Hong Kong banks, insurers
China's crackdown on cross-border investments is set to weigh on the lucrative businesses of banks, insurers and wealth managers in Hong Kong that tap into the riches of mainland
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said on Thursday it has postponed the launch of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the
June 11, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World Bank says Indonesia's GDP to slow to 5% in 2026 as fiscal pressures rise
The World Bank said on Thursday that Indonesia's economic growth was expected to slow to 5% in 2026 as it comes under increasing fiscal strain from an ambitious spending
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action
Germany's construction sector has not yet emerged from its downturn, with a tentative recovery being hit by a new geopolitical price shock, the head of its main industry
June 11, 2026
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Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station
June 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Taiwan says it won't tolerate Chinese patrols, vows expulsions
Taiwan will not tolerate Chinese efforts to create a false impression of having jurisdiction over its waters, the island's coast guard said, vowing to "
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World
G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push
China's northeastern city of Changchun, home to the country's oldest automaker FAW Group, has released a draft plan through 2030 to revamp its decades-old auto sector,
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|World
Vietnam's Vingroup forges ahead with 'world's largest stadium' despite demand doubts
Vietnam's Vingroup is accelerating construction in Hanoi of what it says will be the world's largest stadium, betting that future demand will emerge
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Tech and war jitters sap confidence
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Oil is back on the boil and equity markets are struggling to find a floor after this week's selloff triggered by fresh
June 11, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports|Travel|World
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
US Department of Justice formally moves to drop Halkbank case
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|World
UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|US|World
Trump lauds Armenia PM's 'decisive' election win in face of Russian pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday for his Civil Contract party's 'decisive victory' in weekend elections.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, sources say
(Corrects last paragraph to note that Target's $2 billion investment was additional to a previous $4 billion investment) By Nicholas P.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
UAW reaches deal with Dauch Corp after 10-day strike
The United Auto Workers has reached a deal with axle supplier Dauch Corp after a 10-day strike against the company at its Three Rivers, Michigan, plant,
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout
Barely a week after Nvidia-backed chipmaker Coherent warned of a shortage of indium phosphide in an earnings call in early May, its CEO Jim
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan business mood sours in April-June as Middle East war hits
Japanese business sentiment soured in April-June for the first time in four quarters, a government survey showed on Thursday, a sign of growing economic pain from the Middle
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets
The governor of Sevastopol in Russian-held Crimea said on Wednesday that plans for distributing rationed petrol had been delayed because
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports
OpenAI is considering drastically reducing the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its competitor Anthropic, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday,
June 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations
June 11, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated
June 10, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Technology|World
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Prosecutor casts Palisades arson suspect as dejected loner, angry at society
A federal prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday that 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht - feeling lonely and dejected over a breakup, and angry at society
June 10, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund
A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked a request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, citing Justice
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals
Britain's housing market remained in the doldrums last month despite a hint that buyers might be recovering a bit of interest, a survey showed on Thursday.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Thai farm debt crisis deepens in early test for Anutin's government
Ahead of Thailand's February general election, politicians often came to court voters like 69-year-old rice farmer Chaon
June 11, 2026
Economy|Political|World
White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm
The Trump administration defended its sanctions on Cuba on Wednesday after the United Nations' human rights chief warned U.S. actions were causing "
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt
Venezuela has deployed troops to target illegal groups controlling key gold deposits, according to local residents and human rights activists, as the government seeks to attract
June 11, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World
US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz
No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate
The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region
June 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Sports|Travel
From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico
From cartels to street vendors: Here’s who stands to profit (or not) from World Cup tourism in Mexico
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss
Frasers Group, the retailer controlled by British billionaire Mike Ashley, launched a €2 billion ($2.31 billion) takeover offer for struggling
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts
Democratic state officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming federal agencies have flouted the law by hastily implementing President Donald Trump's executive
June 11, 2026
Americas|Crime|Economy|World
Nazi arsenal seized from Argentine vendor's home
Buenos Aires provincial police on Wednesday announced the seizure of Nazi uniforms, weapons, ammunition and accessories from the home
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling
Another heavy selloff in tech dragged U.S. and global stocks lower on Wednesday, and wider investor sentiment was rocked and oil prices rose
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says US might not renew North America trade deal
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. might not renew its free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and criticized trade deficits
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'
Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at the highly anticipated IPO of SpaceX, warning the Elon Musk-led space company's offering is fueled by
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports
Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
June 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Equities drop, oil rallies with Iran-US tensions and high inflation in focus
MSCI's global equities index fell 1.5% on Wednesday after
June 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US
US lawmakers raise concern over Goldman's move to keep top lawyer as adviser despite Epstein ties
U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt
Oracle on Wednesday forecast capital spending plans for fiscal 2027 above Wall Street estimates, as the cloud computing company said it will also
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers
Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI's flagship chat to gin up opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs and intervene in American debates over data centers
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'
President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years
June 11, 2026
Economy|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup
Mexico City welcomes the world with the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, but social tensions are rising
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
Saudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
Anthropic has joined calls for the AI industry to find ways to cushion people from AI's disruptions to the workforce
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel
South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back
South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
JPMorgan, Barclays, Fifth Third defeat lawsuit over missed 'red flags' at Tricolor
JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Fifth Third won the dismissal of a lawsuit by investors who said the banks missed "giant red flags" at the now-bankrupt
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
White House to meet defense firms to talk about ramping up production, sources say
The Trump administration plans to meet executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House as soon as next week to discuss
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US
Trump picks Capital One's Brian Johnson to head US consumer finance watchdog
President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former financial regulator Brian Johnson to lead the federal government's top watchdog for consumer financial protection,
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards
Anthropic called on the U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|World
Another sell-off for AI stocks knocks Wall Street back to where it was 5 weeks ago
Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks dragged the U.S. market sharply lower
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US Justice Department subpoenas major banks over alleged 'debanking,' source says
The U.S.
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
US announces additional $20 million for Ebola response
The U.S.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries
The major U.S. stock indexes ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US May budget deficit shrinks but customs collections turn negative due to tariff refunds
The U.S. budget deficit for May fell $23 billion or 7% to $293 billion due largely to prior-year calendar shifts in benefit payments as both outlays and
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World
Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support
A shareholder resolution calling on content and technology company Thomson Reuters to review the human rights implications of its work with U.S. immigration
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Bank of Mexico says financial system remains solid, warns of geopolitical risk
Mexico's financial system remains solid and can handle adverse situations, the central bank said on Wednesday, while
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Travel
Navan lifts annual forecasts as corporate demand holds firm, shares rise
Navan raised its full-year forecasts for revenue and operating income on Wednesday, citing resilient business travel demand and growth in its enterprise customer base, sending
June 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion
June 10, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|US
Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner
Maine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump
June 10, 2026
Economy|Opinion|Sports|World
Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots
The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal
Taiwan-listed technology firm Ennoconn Corp said on Wednesday it has launched a takeover bid for Austria-based Kontron, offering 23.50 euros per share to all its shareholders.
June 10, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to embrace data showing inflation has risen more than 4%, telling reporters that he "loved"
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear
An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs, big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech,
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Insurers need private credit, regulation is welcome, Ares CEO says
Private credit helps insurance companies generate the money they need to make payments, and increased attention from regulators will ultimately help the
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Most withdrawals from Ares private credit fund came from outside US, CEO says
Most of the requests to withdraw money from a private credit fund for the wealthy run by alternative asset manager Ares came from outside the United States
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz
U.S.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs
General Motors may scrap plans to use a lower-cost, iron-based battery chemistry that many automakers are using to cut electric-vehicle
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
ERock valued at $5.5 billion as energy firm's shares fall in NYSE debut
Gas generator maker ERock's shares fell 6.5% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday as investors remained selective toward new
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users
Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
More than 200 Iowa state IT workers laid off as Reynolds administration outsources technology operations
More than 200 Iowa state IT workers laid off as Reynolds administration outsources technology operations
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Science
New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico
New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico
June 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium
Nashville residents rally against data centers while Metro Council weighs a moratorium
June 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World
Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise
June 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|Economy|World
Six men found dead after abduction in India's Manipur, police says
Six men from the Naga community in India's northeastern Manipur state have died after they were believed to have been taken hostage by an armed group nearly a
June 10, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Count slows in Peru as presidency likely hinges on contested votes
The count to determine Peru's next president slowed and narrowed again as it entered its fourth day on Wednesday with the race still up
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil prices jump after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'
Oil prices rose nearly $3 a barrel on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to attack Iran "very hard" if no peace deal is
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries
The major U.S. stock indexes ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Trump says he thinks AI companies will agree to 'giving back' to the public
U.S.
June 10, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
US shortens cyber fix window to three days as AI threats rise
The U.S. cyber defense agency said on Wednesday that government officials now have three days to deal with the most serious categories of digital
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political|World
Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests
Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
EU and South Korea deepen ties with digital pact to bolster trade
The European Union and South Korea signed a digital trade agreement on Wednesday designed to make digital transactions easier and further cement
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World
US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry
The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Russian government wins right to change debt, spending plans with no public hearings
MOSCOW, June 10 - Russia's parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of a law that enables the government to increase spending and debt without the lengthy process of amending the budget law, which in
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Qcells starts cell production at Georgia factory in milestone for US solar
Qcells, the U.S. solar arm of Korea's Hanwha, has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia factory, the company said on Tuesday, a milestone for the United States'
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Senate Democrats say they have been snubbed on election security briefings
Democrats in the U.S.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World
Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims
Italy's competition authority on Wednesday slapped a €7 million ($8.1 million) fine on Philip Morris' Italian unit over allegedly misleading marketing for non-combustion
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
OpenAI expects to go public 'within the next year,' the Information reports
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff in a message earlier this week that he expected the AI startup to go public "within the next year," The Information reported on Wednesday.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
With surveillance program at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief
U.S.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave
Russian President Vladimir Putin told top officials on Wednesday that there are grounds to expect a cut in the central bank's key interest rate when it meets next week, and
June 10, 2026
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BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking to take over an existing factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with
June 10, 2026
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European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up
Europe's STOXX 600 ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday, as investors weighed a renewed flare-up in tensions
June 10, 2026
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ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions
Chip-equipment maker ASML will cut fewer jobs than initially planned, Dutch unions said in a statement after talks with ASML.
June 10, 2026
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US consumer inflation vaults above 4% as Iran war boosts energy prices
U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East
June 10, 2026
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Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns
A former engineer at Elon Musk's xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising
June 10, 2026
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US hits China- and Hong Kong-based entities with sanctions over Iran weapons
The U.S. government on Wednesday said it was imposing sanctions against 11 people and entities, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting weapons
June 10, 2026
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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Donald Trump's immigration and deportation agenda is getting a nearly $70 billion boost through the end of his term
June 10, 2026
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Cracker Barrel rallies on upbeat forecast as logo uproar subsides
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store shares rose nearly 30% on Wednesday after it reported a second straight quarter of surprise profit and lifted its annual targets, signaling that
June 10, 2026
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Trump nominee to head Bureau of Labor Statistics does not believe data were faked
Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S.
June 10, 2026
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Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure
Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety
June 10, 2026
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German air show opens under shadow of Iran war, fighter project collapse
Germany's ILA air show, among Europe's premier aerospace showcases, opened on Wednesday under the twin shadows of the Iran war and
June 10, 2026
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Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
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June 10, 2026
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Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged as expected and said it was seeing limited evidence that higher energy prices were
June 10, 2026
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World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocks
Tumult on world markets in the past week shows the economic outlook is now on a knife edge, investors said, with equal odds of an AI boom lifting growth or
June 10, 2026
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Wall St opens lower on tech losses, Middle East tensions
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, as a selloff in technology stocks continued and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran overshadowed a tame May inflation
June 10, 2026
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Amazon secures $17.5 billion loan facility amid AI-driven capex ramp
Amazon.com has secured a $17.5 billion loan from lenders including Citibank, the tech giant said, as it ramps up spending on AI infrastructure.
June 10, 2026
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Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks
Novelis said on Wednesday it had restarted production at its Oswego, New York facility, a plant key to Ford's F-150 pickup truck line, months after two fires halted operations.
June 10, 2026
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Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto
SpaceX's much-anticipated $75 billion initial public offering, set to be the largest ever, will likely keep cryptocurrency prices in the doldrums as retail investors
June 10, 2026
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Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 billion out of emerging market portfolios in May
Foreign investors pulled nearly $27 billion net from emerging market portfolios in May, partially reversing a rebound in April as equity selling in Asia
June 10, 2026
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OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
OPEC oil output in May hit its lowest in more than two decades, a Reuters survey found, as a U.S. naval blockade cut Iran's exports and Iran's effective
June 10, 2026
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US business group says some critical minerals are 'nearly unobtainable' from China
U.S. access to critical minerals from China remains difficult due to export controls and licensing delays, a U.S. business lobby said on Wednesday,
June 10, 2026
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Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance
A Brazilian Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill to grant the central bank financial autonomy, boosting its independence in a move opposed by
June 10, 2026
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Instant View: CPI rises at fastest rate in three years but meets market expectations
U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised the price of gasoline and other energy products, giving
June 10, 2026
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Dollar slips as US inflation data keeps rate hike at bay
The dollar slipped on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer inflation rose to its highest level in three years in May, though the reading was in
June 10, 2026
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Franklin Templeton to participate in SpaceX IPO, CEO Johnson tells CNBC
Fund manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, will participate in rocket maker SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering this week, CEO Jenny Johnson told
June 10, 2026
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US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
June 10, 2026
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California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness
California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.
June 10, 2026
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As renovation costs rise, are fixer-upper homes still worth it? Tell us what you think
As renovation costs rise, are fixer-upper homes still worth it? Tell us what you think
June 10, 2026
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EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker
The European Union is set to fulfil its side of the EU-U.S. trade deal through a vote in parliament next week, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday, while expressing
June 10, 2026
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Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures
By David Jeans STARBASE, Texas, June 10 - The last time SpaceX launched a rocket in South Texas, charter boat captain Eddie Reyes was bobbing in a pontoon boat less than 2 miles from the pad with a
June 10, 2026
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Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos
June 10, 2026
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Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14
Paramount Skydance Corp's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, backed by Gulf sovereign wealth funds, is under European Union subsidy scrutiny,
June 10, 2026
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Bosch on track to meet 2026 targets but wary of Middle East risks, CEO says
The world's top automotive supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, is on track to meet its financial targets this year despite new challenges emerging, including possible supply chain
June 10, 2026
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Ukraine will face summer power shortages after Russian attacks, think tank says
Ukraine, whose energy system has been under constant Russian attack, will face power shortages and consumer outages in the summer months despite imports and strong output
June 10, 2026
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Wall St futures pare declines after May inflation data
U.S. stock index futures trimmed losses on Wednesday after May inflation data tempered some bets of further Federal Reserve's policy tightening.
June 10, 2026
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Traders keep bets on Fed rate hike by October
Traders of short-term U.S. interest rates edged away from bets that the Federal Reserve rate will deliver a rate hike as soon as September, but continued to show strong conviction
June 10, 2026
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Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social
Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly
June 10, 2026
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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.
June 10, 2026
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Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
June 10, 2026
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Visa, Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement wins US judge's approval
A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval to Visa's and Mastercard's revised $38 billion settlement with merchants who accused the card networks of
June 10, 2026
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Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
Global regulators said increasingly autonomous forms of AI could amplify risks for the financial system and called for new controls as adoption accelerates.
June 10, 2026
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Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south
Ukrainian forces struck the Russian-occupied port of Mariupol, Kyiv said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of drone attacks on logistics across a critical
June 10, 2026
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North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain
North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which
June 10, 2026
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The chips are blue
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The unnerving thing about Tuesday's relapse in U.S. tech stocks is
June 10, 2026
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Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule
The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled out of poverty
June 10, 2026
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Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon
Eli Lilly has solidified its leading position in the booming market for obesity drugs ahead of a wave of possible new entrants to
June 10, 2026
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Brazil's Lula widens lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to this year’s presidential race, recovering
June 10, 2026
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Ares Management raises $8.5 billion for new fund, FT reports
Alternative asset manager Ares Management has raised $8.5 billion from institutional investors for its latest specialty credit fund, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
June 10, 2026
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LinkedIn launches new effort in push to capture business advertisers
LinkedIn is aiming to burnish its position as a go-to platform for business advertisers with a new team of marketing experts that it expects to generate an
June 10, 2026
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Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows
Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey
June 10, 2026
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Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central
June 10, 2026
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Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says
Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Programme chief says
June 10, 2026
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Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries
June 10, 2026
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UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain
UK's FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday with energy and consumer staples stocks providing a lift, though the index remained stuck near three-week lows as investors monitored a
June 10, 2026
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Indonesia swallows 'bitter pill' to stem market rout as policy tide turns
Indonesian policy changes in the last 24 hours show authorities are finally making some tough decisions to try to halt a
June 10, 2026
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Global AI debt issuance to top $500 billion in 2026, Morgan Stanley says
Morgan Stanley forecasts AI-related global debt issuance to more than double to nearly $570 billion in 2026, pointing to rising bond supply and credit market activity as
June 10, 2026
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Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say
Germany's economy is likely to slip into a technical recession this year as an energy price shock triggered by the war in Iran derails a fragile recovery, the DIW economic
June 10, 2026
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Italy PM Meloni hails industrial output rise, analysts remain cautious
Italian industrial output unexpectedly rose in April from the previous month, data showed on Wednesday, posting a 0.5% increase that marked the third
June 10, 2026
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Gas generator maker ERock raises $600 million in US IPO
ERock raised $600 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the natural gas generator maker said late on Tuesday, becoming the latest company to debut amid a busy market for new
June 10, 2026
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Foreign outflows from Asian equities surge on Middle East risks, tech rout
Asian equities are witnessing a surge in foreign outflows in June as escalating Middle East hostilities and a pullback in AI-linked technology stocks following underwhelming
June 10, 2026
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Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions
For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem
June 10, 2026
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Fear of Ukrainian drones empties the guesthouses in Latvia's Land of Blue Lakes
At Birdwhistles Guesthouse, in a rustic two-storey wooden barn in the Latvian forest 50 km from the Russian border, all eight
June 10, 2026
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India bond-tax moves to catalyse foreign debt inflows, bolster bid for global index inclusion
India's decision to exempt foreigners from taxes on government bonds and broaden access to the debt market is expected to make the
June 10, 2026
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Retail investors hit borrowing limits at South Korean brokerages, think tank says
Leveraged stock investments by South Korean retail investors have reached their limits set at local brokerage firms as the country's world-beating stock market rally
June 10, 2026
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Macron to chair video call involving G7 and China over economic imbalances
French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving Group of Seven countries and China over how to address global economic imbalances, the
June 10, 2026
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China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships
June 10, 2026
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Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business
Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has
June 10, 2026
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South Korea's SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August, sources say
SK Hynix plans to list its shares in the U.S. as soon as August, said two sources familiar with the matter, as the South
June 10, 2026
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Truckmaker Volvo says demand is good in Europe, strong in North America
Truckmaker Volvo Group said on Wednesday customer demand and deliveries in Europe are stable at good levels across the business in the second quarter while in
June 10, 2026
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India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S.
June 10, 2026
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Cuba's revolutionary generation pushed to breaking point by US blockade
When Sagrado Armando Garcia, an 85-year-old former government bureaucrat, collapsed in his home, his son couldn't get him to the hospital
June 10, 2026
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Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing
June 10, 2026
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Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city's deadliest fire in decades last November
June 10, 2026
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Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May
U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which
June 10, 2026
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BOJ set to raise key rate to 1.0% in June, 1.25% by year-end: Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate this month and again in the fourth quarter, taking borrowing costs to 1.25% by year-end, as it grows
June 10, 2026
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China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
Liu, a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use
June 10, 2026
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German retailers expect only modest boost from World Cup
German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because
June 10, 2026
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Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
Thick rafts of volcanic
June 10, 2026
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South Korea has cleared SpaceX-IPO-linked dollar demand of around $1.5 billion, source says
The massive demand for foreign exchange conversions tied to SpaceX's IPO, which has weighed heavily on the South Korean won in recent weeks, has
June 10, 2026
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Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November
June 09, 2026
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Starbucks mulls options for Japan business, including stake sale, Bloomberg News reports
Starbucks is considering options for its Japanese business, including a stake sale that might be valued at 400 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to 500 billion yen, Bloomberg News reported
June 10, 2026
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Meta deepens partnership with Ambani's Reliance with AI data centre
Meta Platforms will lease an AI-ready data centre to be built by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, the U.S. tech major said on Wednesday,
June 10, 2026
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RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis
New Zealand's jobless ranks could swell as the central bank ratchets up interest rates, casting the government's inflation‑focused
June 10, 2026
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Copper edges down as macro concerns weigh on tariff support
Copper edged lower on Wednesday morning, as volatility in the Middle East conflict and macroeconomic concerns offset continued price support from U.S. tariff
June 10, 2026
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Nervous but not yet panicking
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets were nervous after the latest escalation in Middle East tensions but investors hope the new U.S. attacks on Iran
June 10, 2026
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Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services
June 10, 2026
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Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race
Republican Steve Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race
June 10, 2026
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Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not
June 10, 2026
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Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power
June 10, 2026
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China's factory-gate inflation at nearly 4-year high in May
China's producer prices rose for a third straight month in May to the highest since July 2022, while consumer prices stayed elevated as global
June 10, 2026
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BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide
Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD, on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world's largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors
June 10, 2026
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OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing, The Information reports (June 9)
OpenAI is in talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal and private land in Ohio, in a deal that could include financial backing from Nvidia, The
June 10, 2026
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Japan wholesale inflation accelerates to fastest in 3 years as energy costs spike
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in May at the fastest pace in three years as price pressures from the Middle East war broadened, adding to the case
June 10, 2026
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SoftBank's attempt to get $6 billion OpenAI margin loan stalls, Bloomberg News reports
SoftBank Group's talks with potential creditors to raise at least $6 billion from a margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake have stalled, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,
June 10, 2026
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Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
Sydney's new A$5.6 billion ($3.6 billion) airport will open to passengers in October after more than a decade of planning, adding red-eye flight options from
June 10, 2026
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House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office
June 09, 2026
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Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course
June 10, 2026
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US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down
June 09, 2026
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US House Speaker Johnson says Trump close to appointing permanent intelligence chief
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June 09, 2026
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Qantas, low-cost arm Jetstar to launch services from new Western Sydney Airport
Qantas Airways said on Wednesday the Australian carrier and its low-cost arm Jetstar will launch commercial passenger services from the Western Sydney International Airport when it
June 10, 2026
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GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid
General Motors is releasing a software update that allows some U.S. electric-vehicle owners to pipe power back to the electric grid,
June 10, 2026
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SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say
SpaceX executives say the company is aiming to launch initial demonstrations of space-based artificial intelligence computing infrastructure by late 2027,
June 10, 2026
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China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" and agreed to safeguard regional and global peace, in a
June 10, 2026
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Peru election remains on knife edge between Fujimori and Sanchez
Peru's roller coaster presidential election remains too close too call with conservative Keiko Fujimori losing some of her gains from
June 09, 2026
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Brazil regulator expects MAX 10 certification this year
Brazilian aviation regulator ANAC expects its U.S. counterpart, the Federal Aviation Administration, to certify the Boeing
June 10, 2026
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic
June 09, 2026
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Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
June 09, 2026
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Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'
New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.”
June 10, 2026
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Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices
June 09, 2026
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At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce
Colombian Ramiro Escobar had long dreamed of visiting Cuba.
June 10, 2026
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NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May
Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange rose 1.8 percent in late May, the exchange said on Tuesday.
June 10, 2026
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Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets
Kalshi will start collecting customer employment information for trading in certain high-risk markets
June 10, 2026
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US Fed to release 2026 bank stress test results on June 24
The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it will publish the results of its annual big bank stress tests on June 24.
June 10, 2026
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US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
Staff at the office of the top U.S. spy have been told by managers to expect extensive cuts in the coming months following comments by President Donald Trump
June 10, 2026
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Musk’s xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center ‘nuisance’
Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX have been sued by Mississippi residents who say a power plant fueling nearby data centers is blasting “omnipresent and
June 10, 2026
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SQM rises as Scotiabank says lithium demand, low costs support outlook
Common shares of Chilean lithium producer SQM rose more than 3% in Santiago on
June 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US
House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"
House report says MN officials ignored fraud warnings as early as 2019; Walz's office calls oversight committee "a joke"
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes
Markets whipsaw as AI sell-off resumes
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods
China has reported that its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains
Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems
June 10, 2026
Arts|Economy|Political|Sports
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster
Another sudden reversal for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Rising fuel prices hit US farms as Iran war drags on
High energy costs are squeezing grain and soybean growers across the U.S. farm belt, as the Iran war chokes fuel supplies through
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol
A longstanding political stalemate in the U.S.
June 10, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as tech selling resumes, Trump vows to respond to downed US helicopter
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell on Tuesday as a rebound in technology shares faded and as President Donald Trump said the U.S. must
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Morgan Stanley 'wide awake' to acquisition opportunities, CEO says
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley is "wide awake" to potential M&A opportunities, CEO Ted Pick said on Tuesday, as regulators take a
June 10, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action
Cuba’s top diplomat to the United States says recent sanctions targeting the island's leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a “pretext” for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a U.S. military intervention in Cuba
June 10, 2026
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Equities fall while oil slips amid uncertain Middle East outlook
MSCI's global equities gauge managed a small gain on Tuesday with little support from Wall Street where heavyweight technology
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says
Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $250 billion of investor demand for what stands to be the largest-ever IPO, said people familiar with
June 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle
Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
June 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World
Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle
Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students
Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students
June 10, 2026
Economy|Health|Political
Social Security’s retirement trust fund faces a funding shortfall a year earlier than expected
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than previously expected
June 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US trade judge urges Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds
A U.S. trade judge on Tuesday urged Trump administration officials to speed up refunds of more than $10 billion in revenue from tariffs that were
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base
Jio BlackRock Asset Management plans to launch its first exchange-traded funds in India by August, seeking to replicate BlackRock's global success in passive
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices fall to seven-week low as Iran and Israel halt attacks
Oil prices fell about 3% to a seven-week low on Tuesday after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S.
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Activist Ancora builds stake in Ashland, pushes for sale
Activist Ancora Alternatives has built a significant stake in Ashland Inc and wants the U.S. specialty chemicals company to sell itself, arguing
June 09, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Political|World
New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China
For the first time in a decade, New Zealanders see the United States as more of a threat than China, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found, as concerns over
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
The U.S.
June 09, 2026
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Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana
Crawfish season winds down after unpredictable year in Louisiana
June 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US
After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better
After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better
June 09, 2026
Business|Economy
Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency
Fact check: The average US gas price is higher today than during 91% of Biden’s presidency
June 09, 2026