Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
US unemployment claims dipped last week, showing stability in job market
Romania destroys marine drone near Neptun Deep gas project, minister says
North Korea raps South's 'double-dealing' remarks on US drills move
China exports to US rise of rare earth critical to aerospace sector
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title
James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers, AP sources say
Putin visits newly unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince
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America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 16, 2026
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Retail sales up just 0.2% in June, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers are resilient
Shoppers slowed their spending in June from May, but excluding business at the gas pump, shoppers showed resilience despite economic uncertainty as they bought cars and took advantage of summer sales events
July 16, 2026
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This AI, it will make a profit, right?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu The monstrous rally in Asian chipmakers this year is hitting a rocky patch.
July 16, 2026
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Economic activity rising and inflation easing slightly, Fed survey shows
Federal Reserve policymakers preparing for their next policy meeting in two weeks got a fresh snapshot on Wednesday of a broadly improving economy, with employment on
July 16, 2026
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Conagra reviews non-core assets after slashing dividend, issuing weak outlook
Conagra Brands is reviewing its non-core assets, the packaged food maker said on Wednesday, after it issued a weak profit forecast and halved
July 15, 2026
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Fed's Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subside
While inflation is "unquestionably too high," there are reasons to believe it may have crested and should soon start subsiding, and U.S. monetary policy is
July 15, 2026
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Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast
China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil
July 15, 2026
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South Korea central bank to raise rates for first time in over three years on July 16: Reuters poll
South Korea's central bank is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday for the first time in more than three years and deliver another increase by the
July 14, 2026
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Traders expect Fed to skip July rate hike as inflation cools
Federal Reserve policymakers are far more likely to wait to increase interest rates than to do so later this month, traders bet on Tuesday, after a government report
July 14, 2026
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Dollar slips after soft US inflation data
The dollar weakened against major currency peers on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation in June tempered expectations for U.S.
July 14, 2026
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Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected
July 14, 2026
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US consumer inflation moderates; upside risks remain amid renewed Middle East conflict
U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June as energy prices retreated, but the moderation was insufficient to convince financial
July 14, 2026
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Fed's Waller says rate hike may be needed if core inflation stays hot
The U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates "in the near term" if coming data show inflation continuing well above the 2% target, Federal Reserve
July 13, 2026
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Brazil's economy forecast to grow moderately after October presidential vote
Brazil's economy will keep growing moderately after October's presidential vote, a Reuters poll suggested, with a fall in farm output arising from
July 13, 2026
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Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache
July 13, 2026
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America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 11, 2026
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Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions
Stocks climbed and oil prices slipped somewhat as investors retained AI-related enthusiasm and shrugged off the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and
July 10, 2026
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Ukraine unveils new 2,000 hryvnia bill as war drives demand for cash
Ukraine's central bank announced plans on Friday to release a new 2,000-hryvnia bill, which will be its largest denomination, in a bid to ease cash
July 10, 2026
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ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise
July 10, 2026
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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
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Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
July 09, 2026
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Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor
July 09, 2026
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HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt
HSBC cut its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, citing a hawkish shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar.
July 09, 2026
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UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports
The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered
July 09, 2026
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Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices
Global investors have had a stark reminder of how quickly the oil market can reignite concern about inflation and volatility, after U.S.
July 08, 2026
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Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 09, 2026
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ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank sees a slight improvement in the growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific this year, though still below earlier projections due to the
July 08, 2026
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US wholesale inventories in May revised lower
U.S. wholesale inventories rose far less than initially thought in May, which could temper expectations that restocking would provide a significant lift to economic
July 08, 2026
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China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks
China's central bank said on Wednesday it would maintain an appropriately loose monetary policy and ramp up financial support to revive domestic consumption, adding that
July 08, 2026
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Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps
Wall Street stocks followed their European counterparts lower amid a chip-driven tech selloff on Tuesday as a flare-up of Middle East tensions sent crude
July 08, 2026
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MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth
The CEO of Japan's largest banking group warned that sustained inflation driven by a depreciating yen could hit consumer sentiment and the
July 06, 2026
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US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction
U.S. services sector activity dipped in June as some of the boost from businesses rushing to place orders amid the Middle East war ebbed, but employment rebounded after
July 06, 2026
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German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows
The mood among those financing commercial real estate in Germany plunged in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, after the war in Iran prompted a rise in
July 06, 2026
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For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion
Here Now Health isn't an AI-based company, but its quick path from an idea in founder Michelle Turner's mind to an operating mental health platform
July 04, 2026
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Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says
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July 03, 2026
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Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles
Investors in the coming week will seek clues about the likelihood of impending interest-rate hikes and early signs of a pivotal earnings season as they
July 03, 2026
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Cooling US jobs data buys the Fed and stock market more time
A tepid June jobs report offers relief for U.S. equities just as investors had begun to worry that excessive labor market strength
July 03, 2026
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Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.
July 02, 2026
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 02, 2026
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Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor
July 02, 2026
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Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake
Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.
July 02, 2026
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Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices
Democrats head into November’s midterm elections with potential advantages, including the
July 02, 2026
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The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
July 02, 2026
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Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop
U.S. stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500
July 01, 2026
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US car sales on cruise control despite pressures
Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car
July 01, 2026
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US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak
U.S. construction spending edged up in May as higher mortgage rates because of the Middle East conflict constrained homebuilding.
July 01, 2026
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French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows
France's manufacturing activity grew slightly faster in June than initially forecast, despite ongoing supply-chain pressures caused by transport disruptions due to the Iran
July 01, 2026
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The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
July 01, 2026
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Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax
June 30, 2026
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US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says
U.S. single-family house prices eased on a monthly basis in April, but remained supported by a shortage of homes for sale.
June 30, 2026
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ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the
June 30, 2026
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Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint
Japan will overhaul its budget process to more flexibly boost investment in growth areas and respond to crises, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first
June 30, 2026
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Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April
Argentina's economic activity grew less than expected in April, official data showed on Monday, as gains in mining and agriculture were partly offset by weakness in
June 30, 2026
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What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways.
June 29, 2026
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Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets
U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's annual sales event
June 28, 2026
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When the chips are down and up and down
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
June 26, 2026
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Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll
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June 26, 2026
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Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half
Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding
June 26, 2026
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Chipflation
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone
June 26, 2026
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Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for
June 26, 2026
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May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and
June 25, 2026
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Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June
Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the
June 25, 2026
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US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded sharply in May as demand increased broadly, suggesting business spending on equipment would again underpin
June 25, 2026
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Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
June 25, 2026
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Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing
Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick handily beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher prices for its spices and condiments helped offset rising
June 25, 2026
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Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years
June 25 - Spanish industrial prices rose in May at their fastest pace since December 2022, fuelled by a considerable increase in energy prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday
June 25, 2026
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ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire
The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let
June 25, 2026
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US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock
The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey
June 24, 2026
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Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened
June 24, 2026
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UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows
British employers expect to scale back pay increases markedly next year, according to a survey on Wednesday from human resources data firm Brightmine that added to signs of a
June 24, 2026
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Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
Pakistan's role in
June 23, 2026
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BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by
June 23, 2026
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US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.
June 23, 2026
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Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism
Global stocks were mostly flat on Monday while oil prices fell, as optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks was offset by expectations of higher
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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'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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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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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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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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Chips and ships
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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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Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals
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June 12, 2026
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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
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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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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
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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
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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