Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
Haiti starts to register voters in violent capital under gang menace
TSA finds stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase at an Alabama airport
New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
Still no target for a return, Malik Nabers on the field at Giants training camp sparks optimism
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US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
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Trump's diversity crackdown reverberates through US boardrooms
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US goods trade deficit shrinks, is still expected to weigh on Q2 GDP growth
The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed in June amid a broad decline in imports, but the improvement was probably insufficient to prevent trade from
July 28, 2026
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Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast on World Cup, travel demand
Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised its forecast for full-year room revenue growth on Tuesday betting on growing travel demand, especially among affluent
July 28, 2026
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GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs
GSK launched a £1.9 billion ($2.52 billion) cost-savings effort on Tuesday to help fund the British drugmaker's expanded late-stage
July 28, 2026
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Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast, flags modest booking hit from Middle East
Royal Caribbean raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday after beating quarterly estimates, sending its shares up 5%, even as it factored in a modest hit
July 28, 2026
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Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake
The Aeon mall destroyed in a post-quake explosion in southern Japan on Tuesday had just reopened last month as a new
July 28, 2026
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US consumer confidence eases in July
U.S. consumer confidence ebbed in July and households' perceptions of the labor market remained generally weak, a survey showed on Tuesday.
July 28, 2026
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Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision
The U.S. dollar slipped but remained near a one-month high on Tuesday, as traders weighed the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this
July 28, 2026
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France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during
July 28, 2026
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UK public inflation expectations ease further in July, survey shows
The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to fall in July, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that could help to reduce
July 28, 2026
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Gucci sales decline slows in boost for Kering's turnaround efforts
Sales at Kering's flagship brand Gucci fell less than expected in the second quarter, as strong U.S. demand for its new handbags partly offset weaker
July 28, 2026
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China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze
China's launch of a homegrown type of advanced lithography chip printing machine is spotlighting how European chip tool maker ASML, whose recent share
July 28, 2026
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UPS hikes full-year forecasts after Amazon delivery reductions, shares drop on investor skepticism
United Parcel Service lifted annual revenue and profit forecasts above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as it returned to growth on strong
July 28, 2026
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Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"
Stranger fixes AC for disabled man after he goes a year without it: "I'm thankful"
July 28, 2026
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Woman says tenant changed locks, used fake sale agreement and kept her out for a year
Woman says tenant changed locks, used fake sale agreement and kept her out for a year
July 28, 2026
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The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
July 28, 2026
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DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership
DNC Chair Ken Martin’s supporters dismiss concerns about the party’s debt and his leadership
July 28, 2026
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High School's Student-Run Credit Union Inspires Next-Gen Financial Literacy
High School's Student-Run Credit Union Inspires Next-Gen Financial Literacy
July 28, 2026
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Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting
July 28, 2026
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Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged when it meets Wednesday, but chair Kevin Warsh is under increasing pressure to hike rates soon, a move that could provoke ire from President Donald Trump, who appointed him
July 28, 2026
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Centene flags weakening Medicaid membership, shares fall
Centene said on Tuesday it expects a larger dip in membership in its plans for lower-income individuals, leaving the health insurer with a sicker
July 28, 2026
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Corning falls over 20% after forecasting weaker-than-expected sales
Corning on Tuesday forecast third-quarter sales slightly short of Wall Street expectations after reporting slower growth in its key fiber optics unit.
July 28, 2026
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Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agency
Aurora's 6-year-old daughter arrived at the U.S. border alone and spent more than half a year in a child migrant shelter while her mother, who was already in the
July 28, 2026
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Yum CEO faces first big test as Taco Bell outbreak clouds earnings
Yum Brands earnings on Thursday will offer the clearest view yet of whether a growing cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell has hit sales at the
July 28, 2026
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Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports
Amazon.com is revamping its AI strategy, winding down many in-house AI models and sharpening focus on a new frontier-model effort, Business Insider reported on Tuesday citing
July 28, 2026
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DTE Energy tops quarterly profit estimates as energy trading unit shines
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Boeing share price rises despite larger-than-expected Q2 loss from higher Air Force One costs
Boeing on Tuesday reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss after taking a $280 million charge on its troubled Air Force One
July 28, 2026
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US single-family home prices increase in May, FHFA says
U.S. single-family house prices increased in May and could combine with higher mortgage rates to make home ownership even less affordable for most young people.
July 28, 2026
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Apple launches US device leasing program with Klarna
Apple on Tuesday launched a device leasing program in the U.S. through payments firm Klarna, offering customers monthly plans for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.
July 28, 2026
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S&P Global profit jumps, strikes datacenterHawk, Agusto deals
S&P Global reported a stronger second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as clients sought its ratings, indices, market intelligence and analytics products amid heightened geopolitical
July 28, 2026
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Italy's League says parliament will have final say on EU defence funds
Italy's League party, a member of the ruling coalition, said on Tuesday that any decision on whether to tap a European Union scheme to
July 28, 2026
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Persistently high inflation to nag global economy, say economists: Reuters poll
The prospect of persistently high inflation in the global economy is rising, according to a Reuters poll of nearly 500 economists who
July 28, 2026
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Coca-Cola hails World Cup hydration breaks as it lifts annual forecasts
While fans complained about World Cup hydration breaks slowing the pace of the games, top sponsor Coca-Cola was pleased with the boost they
July 28, 2026
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Nasdaq opens lower as AI worries mount ahead of pivotal earnings
The Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring a cautious mood across global markets toward AI chip stocks on concerns about hefty corporate spending and rising Chinese competition,
July 28, 2026
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Meta, BlackRock partner on $14 billion El Paso data center venture
Meta Platforms and the world's largest asset manager BlackRock on Tuesday announced a venture to develop and operate a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, a
July 28, 2026
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Oil prices fall 2% on hopes for US-Iran conflict easing
Oil prices slid about 2% to a one-week low on Tuesday on cautious hopes for a resolution to the Iran war as traders continued to assess developments in the Middle
July 28, 2026
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Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify
Several crucial market warning signals are close to crisis levels as investors grapple with high oil prices and Middle East
July 28, 2026
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Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business
Mercedes-Benz's CEO pledged on Tuesday to shield its U.S. business from a possible sales ban, as concerns in Washington over the German carmaker's Chinese
July 28, 2026
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Brazil inflation nears target band, supporting more monetary easing
Brazil's 12-month inflation rate undershot forecasts and moved closer to the central bank's target range in its mid-July reading, official data showed
July 28, 2026
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Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment
A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, forcing closures in top
July 28, 2026
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Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh
Textron beat second-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Tuesday, owing to higher aircraft pricing, but productivity issues at its aviation unit weighed on
July 28, 2026
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JetBlue recaptures nearly half of fuel cost surge, beats Street estimates
JetBlue Airways on Tuesday reinstated its annual outlook, beat Street estimates and introduced a profit target for 2028 despite ongoing
July 28, 2026
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Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens
Visa plans to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,600 jobs, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the payments processor seeks to become more efficient, about
July 28, 2026
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July 27, 2026
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Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad
A corporate fad of “tokenmaxxing” on artificial intelligence technology is hitting its limits as workplaces throwing AI at everything are seeing the costs rise without a similar spike in productivity
July 27, 2026
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Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap
Lower land costs and new statewide housing reforms have made Colorado an outlier.
July 28, 2026
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Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.
July 28, 2026
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Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
July 28, 2026
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Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to tie up remaining lawsuits that claim its talc products caused ovarian cancer
July 28, 2026
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Bar to Fed rate hike this week remains high even as markets see a chance
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July 28, 2026
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China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
China has rejected criticism that its huge trade surplus reflects excessive manufacturing capacity
July 28, 2026
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US bond market avoids big rate bets as inflation dims Fed outlook
Bond investors said they are heading into this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting cautiously positioned as inflation uncertainty clouds the
July 28, 2026
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Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 million
DraftKings, FanDuel and other online sports betting companies have ramped up election spending on the U.S. midterms to at least $72 million so far, the
July 28, 2026
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Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Russian government was monitoring the situation with e-commerce giant Wildberries after Ukrainian drone attacks on its warehouses
July 28, 2026
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China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says
China has begun mass producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a technology crucial to advanced chipmaking,
July 28, 2026
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German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says
The German economy likely grew modestly in the second quarter, despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, as its vast industrial sector remained relatively
July 28, 2026
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Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A
Family-owned food companies are stocking up on U.S. snack companies, which are warming to the idea of private backers - many of them overseas -
July 28, 2026
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PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger
PayPal doubled down on its turnaround plan on Tuesday, raising its 2026 profit forecast and outlining cost-saving steps, as it looks to convince investors that it is
July 28, 2026
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UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM
Britain's governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys
July 28, 2026
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Chip rout snowballs
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip stock correction snowballed again overnight amid growing
July 28, 2026
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Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring
July 28, 2026
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Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping
July 28, 2026
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India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost
India's industrial output grew 7.3% in June, its fastest pace since July 2024, data showed on Tuesday, driven by strong manufacturing activity on
July 28, 2026
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Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom
Mercedes-Benz posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition
July 28, 2026
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AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific
AMD on Tuesday signed a deal with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as the chip firm expands infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI
July 28, 2026
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BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows
U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM on Tuesday downgraded its annual outlook for the second time this year and pushed back its target of reaching $500 million in profit, as
July 28, 2026
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Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods names insider John Ghingo as CEO
Hormel Foods on Tuesday named insider and industry veteran John Ghingo as CEO, as the Skippy peanut-butter maker looks to drive growth and modernize operations amid a challenging
July 28, 2026
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Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
July 28, 2026
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You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning
You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning
July 28, 2026
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Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying “we are not for sale” in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district
July 28, 2026
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Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
July 28, 2026
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LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall
Shares in LVMH slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the French luxury giant's second-quarter results failed to reassure investors that a broader recovery in luxury demand was firmly
July 28, 2026
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Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years
Spain's unemployment rate fell back below 10% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2008 even as the labour force rose
July 28, 2026
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Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages
Protesters have stormed a key energy complex in western Libya during an ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages
July 28, 2026
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High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth
China's regional growth data underscored the uneven nature of the country's economic transition in the first half of 2026, as provinces at the
July 28, 2026
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Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home
On a road in Gaza City's Zeitoun district, Palestinian resident Assem Dawla loaded mattresses and bags onto a truck as concrete
July 28, 2026
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European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks
European shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, as strong results from Unilever helped lift consumer-focused stocks
July 28, 2026
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Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
A decades-long crackdown on Google's business practices in Europe is entering a costly new phase, as the loss of the first case
July 28, 2026
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AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
July 28, 2026
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BHP, Port Hedland union wage talks end without deal, more talks planned
Wage negotiations between BHP and unions representing Port Hedland workers at the miner's iron ore operations wound up on Tuesday without agreement, with more talks
July 28, 2026
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Philips falls 9% as weak orders, China concerns overshadow outlook hike
Philips shares fell 9% on Tuesday after the healthcare technology group reported weaker-than-expected orders and warned of a more challenging
July 28, 2026
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Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making
Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing unit to German investment company Mutares, the automaker said on Tuesday, as CEO Antonio Filosa continues efforts to
July 28, 2026
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Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war
The number of vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 28 on Monday, a four-day high, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low,
July 28, 2026
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Citi expands Asia FX options desk with three senior trader hires in Singapore
Citigroup has appointed three senior traders to its foreign exchange options desk in Singapore as it seeks to boost its regional market-making and risk management
July 28, 2026
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Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Chip stocks tanked across Asia on Tuesday, spooked by the twin threats of rising Chinese competition and mounting questions
July 28, 2026
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Australia's sudden housing chill seeps into economy
Australia's housing market is suffering its worst slowdown since the pandemic as rising borrowing costs and a sharp reversal in tax breaks
July 28, 2026
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Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening,
July 28, 2026
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Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes
Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes
July 28, 2026
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RBA's chief unsure if more rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Australia's central bank chief on Tuesday warned that underlying inflation remained too high and a further slowdown in domestic demand may be required to tame prices,
July 28, 2026
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Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Tuesday, with South Korea leading the regional selloff, as investors questioned
July 28, 2026
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India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll
India's economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year's robust expansion and recover only modestly the
July 28, 2026
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USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact
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July 28, 2026
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South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say
South Korea's top financial regulator said on Tuesday that authorities would consider a cap on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETF) investments for retail
July 28, 2026
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J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation
Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve
July 28, 2026
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Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory
Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory
July 28, 2026
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Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns
Irish consumer sentiment fell slightly in July on concerns about the cost of living, a survey showed on Tuesday.
July 28, 2026
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UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says
Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket
July 28, 2026
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State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada
A U.S. plan for sharing the waters of the drought-stricken Colorado River would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut their water use by a fifth in the next
July 28, 2026
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Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs
Brazil has requested consultations with the U.S. under the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement system over tariffs announced by the Trump administration this
July 28, 2026
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US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide
July 28, 2026
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Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected
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July 28, 2026
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Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs
The U.S. State Department's hurried takeover of aid programs from the shuttered U.S.
July 28, 2026
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Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug
Oil prices tumbled on Monday as the U.S. and Iran swapped attacks on each other for dialogue, while Wall Street and Treasuries traded in much
July 28, 2026
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Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says
Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and has been emboldened
July 28, 2026
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Trump admin's proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback
Lawmakers, Native American tribes, consumer advocates and others are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration's plans to regulate sports and other wagering
July 28, 2026
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Nucor beats quarterly results on strong pricing, demand
Nucor beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Monday, helped by higher pricing and strong volumes in its steel mills segment.
July 28, 2026
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Boston Scientific unveils new restructuring plan, expects job cuts
Boston Scientific's board has approved a new company-wide restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs and to better position the company for future growth, the medical device maker
July 28, 2026
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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
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Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie
Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie
July 28, 2026
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IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires
July 28, 2026
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Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people
July 28, 2026
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FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International
July 28, 2026
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Cadence raises annual forecasts as demand booms for AI chip design
Cadence Design Systems raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, banking on robust demand for its AI-powered chip and system design software.
July 28, 2026
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Trump uses GM stage to launch midterms attack on Democrats
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July 27, 2026
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Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early
July 28, 2026
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Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran
Oil prices fell on Monday, settling at their
July 27, 2026
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Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a
July 27, 2026
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Cincinnati Financial's quarterly profit falls on higher catastrophe losses
Property and casualty insurer Cincinnati Financial on Monday reported a fall in second-quarter profit on higher catastrophe losses, sending its shares down 5.1% in extended trading
July 28, 2026
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Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war
July 27, 2026
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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing
July 27, 2026
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The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list
July 27, 2026
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Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
July 28, 2026
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US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties
Traffic is flowing across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade and tourism between Canada and the U.S. The bridge is named for Gordie Howe, a native of Canada who famously played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings
July 27, 2026
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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East
July 27, 2026
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Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause
Stocks were mixed on Monday while oil prices tumbled and Treasury yields dropped after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, halting two
July 27, 2026
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Mexico economy likely rebounded in second quarter
Mexico's economy is likely to have recovered in the second quarter, driven mainly by a rebound in industrial activity, according to a Reuters poll on Monday.
July 27, 2026
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Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Banco BPM advisers are exploring a merger that would mix cash and shares as a possible alternative to Intesa Sanpaolo's offer for Monte Paschi,
July 27, 2026
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Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says
By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 - Nvidia will make a $5 billion equity investment in Safe Superintelligence as part of a strategic partnership between the chipmaker and the startup co-
July 27, 2026
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Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal
Brazil and South Korea agreed to accelerate talks on a potential trade deal between the Asian nation and the South American bloc Mercosur, their presidents said on Monday
July 28, 2026
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Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings
Wall Street ended mixed on Monday, as investors awaited guidance from major technology companies in a busy week for quarterly earnings, while
July 27, 2026
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Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin
July 27, 2026
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Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output
The Pentagon official tasked with building a domestic drone industry said on Monday the United States is still in
July 28, 2026
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Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
A new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks
July 27, 2026
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Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal
Expand Energy said on Monday it would buy privately held natural gas marketer Twin Eagle Holdings from Five Point Infrastructure for $1.25 billion to expand its
July 27, 2026
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Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund
Apollo Global Management will invest $1.5 billion in Singapore-based Keppel's new private fund that will hold six operational oil rigs, the two companies said on Monday.
July 27, 2026
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Cracker Barrel CEO departs a year after Trump joined backlash over logo change
Cracker Barrel on Monday said Julie Masino would step down as its CEO, nearly a year after the company faced criticism from conservatives, including U.S.
July 27, 2026
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US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars
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July 27, 2026
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LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war
Sales at luxury giant LVMH edged higher in the second quarter as strong demand from affluent U.S. shoppers helped offset weaker spending in Europe, where
July 27, 2026
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JetBlue updates fare structure as airlines see benefit of segmented pricing
JetBlue Airways said on Monday it is overhauling its fare options, giving customers more flexibility to choose seats, as well as change and
July 27, 2026
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Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but
July 27, 2026
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World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.
July 27, 2026
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Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world.
July 27, 2026
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Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Monday to help resolve a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
July 27, 2026
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US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues
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July 27, 2026
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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to fierce customer backlash
July 27, 2026
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Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil
July 24, 2026
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Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM
Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM
July 27, 2026
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The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
July 27, 2026
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Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite ahead of a week of major earnings, economic data and
July 27, 2026
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Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China
The European Union must bolster trade defence measures against aggressive competition from Chinese machine
July 27, 2026
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Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments
Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Monday named the Economy Minister, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister for her administration, which is due to be sworn into
July 27, 2026
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US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4-1/2 years as businesses ramped
July 27, 2026
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Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
The engagement of government with AI could potentially slow the adoption and progress of the technology and create more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater's co-chief investment
July 27, 2026
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China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information
July 27, 2026
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Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export
July 27, 2026
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The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
July 27, 2026
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US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
A majority of U.S. companies operating in Europe now expect stable transatlantic trade and investment relations, a marked improvement from their
July 27, 2026
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire control of Italian medical equipment maker Numantec from White Bridge Investment, the companies said, betting
July 27, 2026
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Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited
July 27, 2026
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IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence on Monday in President Javier Milei's economic reforms and the
July 27, 2026
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China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.S. officials said
July 27, 2026
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Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence
Elon Musk's Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit brought against U.S. technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform, seeking a patent
July 27, 2026
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Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East
Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a country in the Middle East region worth 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries
July 27, 2026
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China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled
China's commerce ministry said on Monday that new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour
July 27, 2026
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Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite
German luxury carmaker Porsche will cut around one in five jobs by 2035, with 9,000 positions to be axed in total, as parent Volkswagen
July 27, 2026
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Philip Morris doubles Colorado campus investment to $1.2 billion
Philip Morris International said on Monday it had doubled its planned investment in its Colorado manufacturing campus to about $1.2 billion through 2028, as it expands production
July 27, 2026
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LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children,
July 27, 2026
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Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,
July 27, 2026
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Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says
Hedge fund bets that healthcare stocks will rise neared a five-year high last week, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as cash-rich speculators believe AI-
July 27, 2026
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Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute
July 27, 2026
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Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
July 27, 2026
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Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments
July 27, 2026
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Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic
July 27, 2026
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Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
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July 27, 2026
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China chip champ
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A pause in the Iran conflict and a sizeable retreat in crude oil
July 27, 2026
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Shein will struggle to justify up to $50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation
Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a
July 27, 2026
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Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing
Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong listing, published on Sunday, offers rare details about the role of its reclusive
July 27, 2026
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UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months in July but remained gloomy overall due to continued cost pressures, the Confederation of British
July 27, 2026
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Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call'
A growing number of major brokerages believe there is a real risk of the Federal Reserve delivering a rate hike at its meeting this week, given this month's surge in oil prices and
July 27, 2026
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HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub
HSBC will hire more than 100 artificial intelligence specialists and 100 wealth managers in Singapore, deepening investment in two areas central to the bank's Asian
July 27, 2026
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Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he was "not the president of my family" and "not the president of my friends" as he vowed to press ahead with an
July 27, 2026
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Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass
July 26, 2026
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Coca-Cola says fairlife resumes production at 4 US plants after cyberattack
Coca-Cola on Monday said its dairy company, fairlife, resumed most of the production at four U.S. facilities, where operations were halted after unauthorized third-party access on
July 27, 2026
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Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
July 27, 2026
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The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
July 27, 2026
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2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution
2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution
July 27, 2026
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ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than
July 27, 2026
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Shein reveals financials, valuation in Hong Kong IPO filings
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on small packages and a
July 27, 2026
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European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism
European shares ended little changed on Monday as losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, stifled a rally fuelled by easing U.S
July 27, 2026
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Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut
Shares of CXMT Corp soared 466% on their Shanghai trading debut on Monday following Asia's biggest IPO this year, catapulting
July 27, 2026
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German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows
German business morale grew more than expected in July as the outlook for companies improved across sectors, a survey showed on Monday, although they
July 27, 2026
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China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years
July 27, 2026
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Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
July 27, 2026
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Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds
The approval rating of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51.1% in July 2026, a poll showed, with respondents pointing to the state of the country's economy
July 27, 2026
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Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will underpin market trust in the yen, countering
July 27, 2026
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Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices
July 27, 2026
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Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound
The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite a recent spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel which may
July 27, 2026
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Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure
Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong market listing has for the first time shed light on the top management and ownership structure of the online fast-fashion retailer, which
July 27, 2026
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Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Friday but leave scope for further hikes with hawkish communication, as the economy faces mounting
July 27, 2026
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RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll
The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in August and for the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of
July 27, 2026
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Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness,
July 27, 2026
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Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
July 27, 2026
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As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners
As luxury groups grapple with weak fashion sales and a hit to spending from the Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly focused
July 27, 2026
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South Korea's Naver jumps 10% on Nvidia's $1 billion investment plan
Shares of South Korean internet and cloud service giant Naver jumped more than 10% on Monday after it said Nvidia would acquire $1 billion of its new shares to finance a
July 27, 2026
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Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through
July 27, 2026
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Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports
Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
July 27, 2026
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China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery
Profits at China's industrial firms grew at a solid, though slower, pace as resilient exports helped cushion sluggish domestic demand, highlighting the economy's uneven
July 27, 2026
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As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades
July 27, 2026
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Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high
Japan's services producer price index rose 3.2% in June from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep
July 27, 2026
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How Singapore's unique monetary policy works
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.
January 26, 2026
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
July 27, 2026
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Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean
July 27, 2026
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US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks
July 26, 2026
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How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
July 26, 2026
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Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
July 26, 2026
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For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction
July 26, 2026
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Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on
July 26, 2026
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Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington
July 26, 2026
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Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington's oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech on Sunday, calling the policy of
July 26, 2026
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After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
July 26, 2026
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Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
Russia considers it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a possible halt to aerial attacks as part of efforts to end the war, Kremlin
July 26, 2026
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‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
July 26, 2026
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Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that
July 26, 2026
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Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio
July 26, 2026
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Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
July 26, 2026
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The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
July 26, 2026
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Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO
July 26, 2026
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A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices
July 26, 2026
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Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing
July 26, 2026
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‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
July 26, 2026
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Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency
July 26, 2026
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Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.
July 26, 2026
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Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi
July 26, 2026
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Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz
July 26, 2026
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Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida
July 25, 2026
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Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but
July 24, 2026
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Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
July 26, 2026
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India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls
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July 25, 2026
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Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts
Two weeks before the U.S.
July 25, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|World
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party
July 25, 2026
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LSEG's Lipper reviews transaction affecting fixed-income fund flow data
London Stock Exchange Group's (LSEG) Lipper unit said on Saturday it was investigating an unusually large transaction in one investment-grade bond fund that distorted its wider
July 25, 2026
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Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again
July 25, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US
Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains
July 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.
July 25, 2026
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Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
A drone threat prompted leading Russian online retailer Wildberries to evacuate its logistics hub on Saturday in the city of Yekaterinburg, where the national
July 25, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on
July 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures
India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff
July 25, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs
The Alpine farmers who make one of Switzerland's most famous cheeses are seeking to fill the hole in
July 25, 2026
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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
U.S.
July 25, 2026
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What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
July 25, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits
July 25, 2026
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The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years
July 25, 2026
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Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a
July 25, 2026
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Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
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July 25, 2026
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Samsung Elec wins $200 billion Broadcom AI chip partnership, boosting foundry push
Samsung Electronics said on Saturday it struck a pact with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to widen cooperation across memory chips, contract chip making and
July 25, 2026
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Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership
Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group on Friday unveiled a more than $500 billion AI initiative spanning large-scale AI data centers and next-generation memory, Nvidia
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
The U.S.
July 25, 2026
Economy|Environment
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election
July 25, 2026
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Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out
Paramount Skydance on Friday agreed to pause its acquisition of Warner Bros.
July 25, 2026
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Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference
Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless
July 25, 2026
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Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI
July 25, 2026
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Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by U.S.
July 25, 2026
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Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
July 24, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Qualcomm tells customers of double-digit price increases, Bloomberg News reports
Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm told customers it would raise prices by a percentage in the double digits due to rising costs, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a letter sent
July 24, 2026
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Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax
The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower
July 25, 2026
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Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Barclays said on Friday that risks to its oil price forecasts are skewed higher depending on how long the "impasse" over the Strait of Hormuz lasts.
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Waymo explores ending Uber partnership, Financial Times reports
Alphabet's robotaxi firm Waymo is considering ending its partnership with Uber due to a souring relationship between the companies, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing
July 25, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|World
Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
Brazil estimates that newly announced U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of its exports, according to a government statement released on Friday.
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build
Insurers and large institutions are preparing to put more money into private credit markets, a survey showed, even as wealthy investors turn cautious about the illiquidity and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a
July 24, 2026
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Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs
U.S. and European stock markets found only scattered relief from this week's lows as oil prices pulled back on Friday, but
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors sold chip stocks on worries about massive spending on artificial intelligence ahead of the next
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs
Two U.S. small businesses on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying that the new
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World
Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Canadian officials are celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Donald Trump says the United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets
Blackstone, Donerail among final bidders for yacht retailer MarineMax, sources say
Investment firms Blackstone and Donerail are among the final bidders to acquire MarineMax, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
Crude oil futures prices were more than 4% lower on Friday after sources said that China had initiated a push to resume stalled peace talks between the United States and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade
Anthropic on Friday launched Opus 5, its latest AI model that the startup says nears the capabilities of its more powerful cousin Fable 5 at half the price.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Meta adds new task automation features to AI assistant
Meta is rolling out new features for its Meta AI service in select markets, allowing the chatbot to complete certain tasks autonomously, the company said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology
Aerospace fights for young recruits as AI drains talent pool
For Hassan Butt, a 17-year-old British student volunteering at the Farnborough airshow this week, there was nothing
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions against nine firms and four people in the business network of sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners
July 24, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court
July 24, 2026
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World
Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says
Liberian authorities have seized around $317 million worth of cocaine that was bound for Europe, a senior police official said, in
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says
Activity in the vast U.S. services sector accelerated in July, aided in part by spending around the FIFA World Cup and the Independence Day holiday, while the pace of
July 24, 2026
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White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
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US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes snapped a two-month skid in June, but higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges restrained the rebound and continue to
July 24, 2026
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Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally
Deepening conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging and Treasury yields climbing to levels that have equity
July 24, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
The dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-June, buoyed by the rise in oil prices, while the yen was poised for its largest weekly percentage
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit
Commerzbank Chairman Jens Weidmann on Friday invited UniCredit to open talks on the terms of a merger, as the German lender abandoned its
July 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|World
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation
A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern combined with higher energy prices could add 0.3 percentage points to global inflation next year, hitting
July 24, 2026
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US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows
U.S. investment-grade bond funds and exchange-traded funds saw massive outflows in the week ended July 22, as an oil-driven inflation scare pushed Treasury yields higher and
July 24, 2026
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‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
July 24, 2026
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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted
July 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea
Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters.
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
A crude summer
It's all about central banks this week and rising energy prices will likely keep rate-setters as distant as Tokyo, Washington and London on their toes even if they welcome
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets
AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slide
AstraZeneca's long-time CEO Pascal Soriot has rarely put a foot wrong.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
US stocks face tests from Fed decision, tech-led earnings deluge
A wobbly U.S. stock market will take its cues in the coming week from a Federal Reserve meeting set to shed light on the path for interest rates, and
July 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan
July 24, 2026
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Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says
South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce large supply deals with U.S. technology companies during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to San
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe
The U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US equity funds log outflows for a second straight week as tech earnings eyed
U.S. equity funds recorded outflows for a second consecutive week as caution ahead of earnings reports from major technology companies and a renewed rise in oil prices weighed on
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
Verizon lifts annual forecasts, signs $1 billion fiber deal with Google
Verizon raised its annual adjusted profit forecast and said it had secured a more than $1 billion deal with Google to provide dark fiber connectivity for
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Meta launches new app 'Seller' to provide sales tools for merchants
Meta on Friday launched a new app called "Seller" to offer dedicated selling tools to merchants using the company's Facebook Marketplace platform for buying and selling items.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll
The Bank of England will not shift its key interest rate from 3.75% on Thursday according to all 70 economists in a July 21-24 Reuters poll, and likely
July 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
The U.N.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries
Russian fashion designer Viktoria Terekhova shipped virtually her entire summer collection of children's clothes last week to the giant warehouse of online retailer
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall
American Express raised its 2026 revenue forecast on Friday as its affluent customers continued to spend on travel, entertainment and dining, but
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said on Friday the company has secured a deal with Google, valued at more than $1 billion, to provide dark fiber connectivity for the search engine giant's
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Bank of America hikes common stock dividend by 14%
Bank of America said on Friday it has increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 4 cents or 14%, to 32 cents a share, with its CEO Brian Moynihan citing the
July 24, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World
Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.
July 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus
Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings, escalating Middle East tensions and a
July 24, 2026
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy
The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 14% on Friday from 14.25% despite a spike in inflation linked to
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political
Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
American Express Q2 profit rises driven by higher spending and fewer delinquencies
American Express on Friday reported an 8% rise in second-quarter profits compared to last year
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal
HSBC has agreed to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Allianz for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), as it trims
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World
In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
First, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminum cans, triggering an unusual wave of "Diet
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs
The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
German consumer sentiment dips slightly into August, survey finds
German consumer sentiment is set to dip slightly going into August as households remain cautious about spending amid more pessimistic income expectations, a survey found on
July 24, 2026
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Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy
Tariffs imposed on trading partners from the administration of U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
Switzerland takes note of the announced additional U.S. tariffs but rejects allegations underlying the forced labour investigation, the government said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
India's private sector growth slumped to over four-year low in July, PMI shows
India's private sector growth skidded to its weakest in over four years in July as a sharp slowdown in services constrained overall expansion even though rising export
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control
As U.S. defence companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow this week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Top apparel exporter Vietnam faces higher US tariffs than peers
Vietnam faces higher U.S. tariffs than peers and risks a further erosion of competitiveness in the clothing sector, as the largest exporter of apparel to the U.S. is
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil batters bonds as AI burns cash
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu We are back to war watching, as if the June ceasefire never happened.
July 24, 2026
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Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows
Euro zone companies are struggling to raise prices for consumers already struggling with a rise in fuel costs, with fierce competition from China compounding tough
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook
Euro zone inflation expectations remained broadly unchanged over the past three months and price growth is seen falling quickly next year before returning back to the 2%
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June
Euro zone consumers cut their inflation expectations last month, likely encouraged by a truce in the Middle East that had brought down energy prices but proved short
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says
Singaporean state investor Temasek is looking to increase its investments in defence as the war in Ukraine prompts European
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Wise tumbles after US declines national trust bank application
London-listed shares of Wise fell 10% on Friday after the money transfer group said its application to create a national trust bank in the United States was denied by regulators,
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show
France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows
Germany's private sector has returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a marked upturn in manufacturing output, a survey
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's PBOC to conduct overnight reverse repos, inject a total of 2.1 trillion yuan
China's central bank said on Friday it would conduct overnight reverse repo operations via the open market from July 29 to 31 and on August 3 to better meet short-term
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks
Inflation risks are high and the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again in response to the Iran crisis, three policymakers said on Friday, but all
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch
European shares rose on Friday after registering their steepest one-day loss in two weeks in the previous session, as investors drew comfort
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts
U.S. threats to sanction Chinese AI developers over alleged intellectual property theft and export-control violations risk unravelling efforts to establish
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
UK firms plan smaller price rises and wage hikes, BoE survey shows
British businesses expect to increase prices and wages by a bit less in the year ahead after a ceasefire in the Iran war briefly pushed down energy prices, according to a
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last
British firms reported the first rise in activity in three months in July, helped by a brief respite in the Iran war, while consumers grew in confidence
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
British retail sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased their spending on air conditioning and clothing, official data showed on Friday,
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
Spanish hotel group Melia said it has ceased all operations of its 34 hotels in Cuba on Friday amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions and the island’s
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year
CiDi, the Hong Kong-listed Chinese autonomous mining equipment maker, expects overseas deployments to grow this
July 24, 2026
Crime|Economy|World
Argentina President Milei flies to Brazil to kick-start Bolsonaro presidential bid
Argentine President Javier Milei flies to Brazil on Friday to throw his weight behind Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency report
Taiwan's central bank on Friday emphasised its good relations with the U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel
World Cup boom, Middle East gloom could split earnings for US travel firms
By Anshuman Tripathy and Megavarshini G.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World
Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue
July 24, 2026
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More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
July 24, 2026
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'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government
July 24, 2026
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Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
July 24, 2026
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Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, Moscow's answer to Amazon, said on Friday three more of its warehouses had been attacked by Ukraine overnight, part
July 24, 2026
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China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been
July 24, 2026
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Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund
July 24, 2026
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Intel rises as strong forecasts signal AI boost for turnaround
Intel's shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Friday after bullish forecasts signaled the AI boom was propelling the chipmaker's long-awaited turnaround.
July 24, 2026
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Running on empty
From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! Cash burn and spiking crude prices dominated market headlines this week.
July 24, 2026
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Global equity funds attract ninth weekly inflow amid upbeat earnings expectations
Global equity funds attracted inflows for a ninth straight week through July 22 as investors remained optimistic about a robust earnings season despite an escalation in Middle East
July 24, 2026
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Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation
Defense tech firm Anduril is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could see it valued at roughly $100 billion, rivaling
July 24, 2026
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Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.
July 24, 2026