Business and Economy
Brazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon region
AFP - 18m ago
Petrobras said Monday it had received a license to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, enraging …
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Servers, software and data: how the cloud powers the web
AFP - 1h ago
The outage that hit the world's leading cloud provider Amazon Web Services on Monday has highlighted global reliance on …
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Stock markets climb as China-US trade fears ease
AFP - 3h ago
Stock markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from US President Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about …
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Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boom
AFP - 3h ago
Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the …
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Trial opens in Klarna's $8.3-bn lawsuit against Google
AFP - 5h ago
A Swedish court began hearing arguments Monday in a lawsuit brought by Swedish price comparison site Pricerunner, owned …
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Stock markets rise as China-US trade fears ease
AFP - 2h ago
Stock markets climbed Monday after conciliatory comments from US President Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries …
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US stocks rise to open big earnings week
AFP - 5h ago
Wall Street stocks rose early Monday as markets looked ahead to a heavy week of corporate earnings and monitored the …
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Shares in French bank BNP Paribas plummet after US verdict
AFP - 6h ago
Shares in France's biggest bank, BNP Paribas, sank more than seven percent in trading on Monday, following a US court …
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Internet services cut for hours by Amazon cloud outage
AFP - 4h ago
Many popular internet services, from streaming platforms to messaging services and some banks, went offline for hours on …
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Amazon's cloud services hit by hours-long global outage
AFP - 1h ago
A global outage hit Amazon's cloud services for several hours on Monday, the subsidiary of the US tech giant said, …
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills 2
AFP - 9h ago
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …
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Amazon's cloud services hit by global outage
AFP - 1h ago
A global outage hit Amazon's cloud services on Monday, the subsidiary of the US tech giant said, disrupting many …
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China posts lacklustre Q3 economic data as key Beijing conclave starts
AFP - 9h ago
China's economy grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, official data showed Monday, as high-ranking leaders …
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Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
AFP - 2h ago
Equity markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US …
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Kering shares jump on sale of beauty division to L'Oreal
AFP - 6h ago
The share price of Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci and other brands, jumped sharply Monday after it …
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China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
AFP - 2h ago
China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, the …
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two
AFP - 4h ago
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …
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Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
AFP - 4h ago
Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade …
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California's oil capital hopes for a renaissance under Trump
AFP - 16h ago
Every five years, the fading US town of Taft puts on a days-long "Oildorado" festival to celebrate its glory days at the …
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OpenAI big chip orders dwarf its revenues -- for now
AFP - 18h ago
OpenAI is ordering hundreds of billions of dollars worth of chips in the artificial intelligence race, raising questions …
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Withering vines: California grape farmers abandon fields as local wine struggles
Oct 19 2025
For more than a century, Lodi's grape growers have supplied the old wineries that make this Californian city famous. But …
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China's power paradox: record renewables, continued coal
Oct 19 2025
Call it the China power paradox: while Beijing leads the world in renewable energy expansion, its coal projects are …
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China and US agree to fresh trade talks
Oct 18 2025
China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the …
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US court bars NSO Group from installing spyware on WhatsApp
Oct 18 2025
A US judge on Friday granted an injunction barring Israeli spyware maker NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users but …
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Brewing crisis: java-loving NY confronts soaring coffee costs
Oct 18 2025
New Yorkers run on coffee. From high-end experimental boutique cafes to the humble sidewalk cart, millions of cups of …
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Argentine peso drops against dollar despite US backing
Oct 17 2025
Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the greenback, despite …
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US stocks bounce back as Trump softens China trade tone
Oct 17 2025
Wall Street stocks bounced back Friday following conciliatory signals from Washington towards Beijing on trade while …
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US sinks international deal on decarbonising ships
Oct 17 2025
An international vote to approve cutting maritime emissions was delayed by a year Friday in a victory for the United …
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US Treasury chief to meet China counterpart as tensions flare
Oct 17 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that he would likely meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng next week to …
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In Argentine farm town, Milei mania fizzles
Oct 17 2025
For clues as to why Argentina's President Javier Milei faces a potential drubbing in next week's mid-terms, look no …
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Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up
Oct 17 2025
In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". Out of fashion: …
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Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche
Oct 17 2025
The former head of British supercar maker McLaren could take over as CEO of Porsche, the German firm said Friday, as it …
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US Fed official urges caution but says could back October cut
Oct 17 2025
A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday indicated he could back another interest rate cut later this month, …
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US Treasury chief to speak with China counterpart as tensions flare
Oct 17 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to speak Friday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, an official from …
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Stocks slide even as fears over banks, trade war ease
Oct 17 2025
Global stocks mostly fell Friday even as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
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US stocks rise as fears over banks, trade war ease
Oct 17 2025
US stock markets rose Friday as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
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Mango founder's son under scrutiny as police probe death
Oct 17 2025
Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak …
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Spanish police keep Mango founder death probe open
Oct 17 2025
Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak …
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US puts plan to cut ship emissions in troubled waters
Oct 17 2025
An international plan to cut emissions from ships hung in the balance on Friday as the United States urged countries to …
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Stocks retreat as US credit fears pile on pressure
Oct 17 2025
European and Asian stock markets Friday tracked losses on Wall Street as fresh credit market fears compounded worries …
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Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes
Oct 17 2025
Venezuela's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the third quarter, the country's central bank announced Thursday, but …
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Hermes menswear designer Nichanian to step down after 37 years: company
Oct 17 2025
Hermes chief menswear designer Veronique Nichanian is to step down after 37 years in charge and will present her final …
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Stock markets fall with Wall St as US credit fears add to worries
Oct 17 2025
Asian and European stocks tracked losses on Wall Street on Friday amid fresh credit market fears that compounded worries …
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Maritime sector to decide on plan to cut emissions opposed by US
Oct 17 2025
Member states of the International Maritime Organization will decide on Friday whether to formally adopt a plan to cut …
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Asian stocks fall with Wall St as US credit fears add to worries
Oct 17 2025
Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street on Friday amid fresh credit market fears that compounded worries about trade …
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China's economic growth slowed to 4.8% in third quarter: AFP poll
Oct 17 2025
China's economy likely grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, according to an AFP survey, dragged down by …
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US stocks fall as regional bank angst adds to list of worries
Oct 16 2025
Wall Street stocks fell Thursday on fears that private credit problems may weigh on US regional banks, adding to …
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Airbnb and Booking.com accused in France over Israeli settlement listings
Oct 16 2025
A French human rights group on Thursday filed a legal complaint against Airbnb and Booking.com, accusing them of …
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Spain's BBVA fails in Sabadell takeover bid
Oct 16 2025
Spanish banking giant BBVA's hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Sabadell has failed, dashing its hopes of creating a …
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Europe 'well positioned' for future shocks: ECB's Lagarde
Oct 16 2025
Europe, under pressure from US tariffs and the war in Ukraine, is in a strong position to weather the next economic …
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BBVA's Sabadell takeover bid fails: Spanish regulator
Oct 16 2025
Spanish banking giant BBVA's hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Sabadell has failed, the stock market regulator …
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'Battlefield' video game sees big-time sales
Oct 16 2025
The latest installment of military video game "Battlefield" hit the market with sales rivaling that of blockbuster rival …
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US budget deficit narrows just slightly despite tariff revenues
Oct 16 2025
The US budget deficit narrowed just slightly over the past year, official data showed Thursday -- despite a surge in …
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Waymo robotaxis to deliver orders for some US DoorDash users
Oct 16 2025
US food delivery app DoorDash announced Thursday that Waymo driverless cars will soon shuttle orders to some customers …
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Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
Oct 16 2025
Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson …
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Thinness is back on catwalks -- and the data proves it
Oct 16 2025
After a short interlude of pushing "body inclusivity" and plus-sized models to the fore, the fashion industry has …
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Stocks higher as traders weigh China-US row, tech earnings
Oct 16 2025
Global stock markets mostly rose on Thursday as investors weighed strong tech earnings and hopes that the latest …
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US Fed chair contender backs October rate cut
Oct 16 2025
A top contender to run the US Federal Reserve threw his support Thursday behind a quarter-point rate cut later this …
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Armani names executive close to designer as new CEO
Oct 16 2025
The Armani Group on Thursday named a senior manager who worked alongside Giorgio Armani to take over as chief executive …
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Stocks fluctuate as traders weigh China-US row, tech earnings
Oct 16 2025
US stock markets rose but Europe was mixed Thursday as investors weighed strong tech earnings and hopes that the latest …
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Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite 'unfair' pressure
Oct 16 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers, despite …
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Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday
Oct 16 2025
Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce …
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Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide
Oct 16 2025
Nestle, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, announced Thursday plans to cut …
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Markets mixed as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
Oct 16 2025
Markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that …
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Markets mostly rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
Oct 16 2025
Most markets rose Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the …
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AI boom delivers record net profit for Taiwan's TSMC
Oct 16 2025
Taiwanese tech titan TSMC reported Thursday a record net profit for the third quarter on skyrocketing demand for …
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Don't let the party stop: Berlin's fight against 'club death'
Oct 16 2025
Berlin, long hailed as one of the world's great party cities, is fighting to keep its famed techno clubs alive in the …
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Nestle says to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over next two years
Oct 16 2025
Nestle, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, will eliminate 16,000 jobs …
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Asia stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
Oct 16 2025
Asian equities edged up Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that …
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US Treasury chief: Beijing's rare earths move is 'China vs world'
Oct 16 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing's rare earth export curbs Wednesday as "China versus the world," …
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Argentine markets cheer new US aid, but Trump threat sparks anger
Oct 15 2025
Argentine stocks surged Wednesday on a new US promise of aid for embattled President Javier Milei, despite Donald Trump …
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United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower
Oct 15 2025
United Airlines reported a slight dip in profits Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a …
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Syria won't wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister
Oct 15 2025
Syria is in a hurry to rebuild its war-torn economy and will not wait for the international community to begin making …
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Stocks rise on US rate cut hopes, strong company earnings
Oct 15 2025
Stocks mostly rose and the dollar retreated Wednesday on hopes for further US interest rate cuts and a solid set of …
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US says working on new $20 bn 'facility' for Argentina
Oct 15 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he was working to rally the private sector around a new $20 …
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Exiting TED leader clings to tech optimism
Oct 15 2025
Chris Anderson took over TED 25 years ago, when the internet was young and optimism abounded about the future it could …
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EU economy chief urges G7 to join plan tapping Russia assets for Ukraine
Oct 15 2025
The EU will urge G7 partners to consider tapping immobilized Russian assets in aiding Ukraine, the bloc's economy …
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts stable profits, warns on China
Oct 15 2025
Dutch tech giant ASML warned Wednesday of a steep fall in its China business next year, as it booked flat net profits in …
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Canada fears for auto jobs after Stellantis announces US investment
Oct 15 2025
Canadian leaders said Wednesday that Jeep-maker Stellantis's decision to invest $13 billion in the United States …
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Greece weighs disputed 13-hour workday reform
Oct 15 2025
Greece's parliament on Wednesday debated a controversial reform proposed by the conservative government, which would …
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'Absolutely critical' to boost growth in Europe: IMF official
Oct 15 2025
It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the United States, a …
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Pokemon brushes up decades-old formula with 'Legends: Z-A'
Oct 15 2025
New challenges will test Pokemon trainers' reactions in their virtual beast battles, as the near-30-year-old saga's …
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Huge telecom takeover bid raising alarms in France is rejected
Oct 15 2025
French telecom firm SFR on Wednesday rejected a buyout bid by three rivals, as the government and labour unions warned …
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Markets rally, dollar weakens as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears
Oct 15 2025
Stocks jumped and the dollar retreated Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve …
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts stable profits, warns on China sales
Oct 15 2025
Dutch tech giant ASML warned Wednesday of a steep fall in its China business next year, as it booked flat net profits in …
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Award-winning Nigerian agronomist dreams of a cassava 'revolution'
Oct 15 2025
Mercy Diebiru-Ojo's ambitions are straightforward -- increase Nigerian yam and cassava yields by 500 percent, fight …
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Ethiopia's weavers struggle to keep garment tradition alive
Oct 15 2025
Behind the looms of a workshop in the heart of Addis Ababa, dozens of weavers deftly repeat the same motions to craft …
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Dutch tech giant ASML: China sales to dip 'signficantly' in 2026
Oct 15 2025
Dutch tech giant ASML said on Wednesday it expected its sales in China to fall significantly next year, as it booked …
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China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds
Oct 15 2025
China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying …
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US Republicans seek to shield oil giants as climate lawsuits advance
Oct 15 2025
President Donald Trump's second term has seen the United States go all-in to boost Big Oil and block renewables -- yet a …
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Asian markets rally as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears
Oct 15 2025
Stocks jumped Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that …
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Mixed day for global stocks amid trade angst, Powell comments
Oct 14 2025
European and US stock markets fell before recovering somewhat as markets weighed trade tensions between Beijing and …
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Brazil, other nations agree to quadruple sustainable fuels
Oct 14 2025
Brazil, India, Italy and Japan vowed Tuesday to quadruple their production and consumption of renewable fuels, hoping …
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Trump threatens to end cooking oil purchases from China
Oct 14 2025
US President Donald Trump slammed China's halt of American soybean purchases as an "economically hostile act," warning …
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Strong dealmaking boosts profits at US banking giants
Oct 14 2025
Robust dealmaking activity and strong trading results helped boost US bank earnings Tuesday despite lingering worries …
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French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR
Oct 14 2025
Three of France's main telecom groups said Tuesday they lodged a joint bid for SFR, a debt-laden rival struggling to …
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US indicts Cambodian tycoon over $15bn crypto scam empire
Oct 14 2025
US authorities on Tuesday unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced …
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Myanmar scam centres booming despite crackdown, using Musk's Starlink: AFP investigation
Oct 14 2025
Scam centres in Myanmar blamed for swindling billions from victims across the world are expanding fast just months after …
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China, EU stand firm on shipping emission deal despite US threats
Oct 14 2025
China, the European Union and several other members of the International Maritime Organization reaffirmed their support …
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US Fed chair flags concern about sharp slowdown in job creation
Oct 14 2025
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that risks to employment had risen in recent months, noting there …
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US Treasury chief accuses China of wanting to hurt world economy
Oct 14 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing in an interview this week, accusing it of seeking to harm the global …
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Chipmaker Nexperia says banned from exporting from China
Oct 14 2025
Chipmaker Nexperia said Tuesday the Chinese government had banned it from exporting goods from China, after Dutch …
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