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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November

Greater Toronto Area home sales fell to a five-month low in November and prices declined as an uncertain economic outlook kept homebuyers on the sidelines,

Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Inflation is catfishing you about the economy

Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.

Inflation is catfishing you about the economy
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn a controversial budget proposal after protests erupted into clashes with police

Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue

Airbus is expecting to deliver fewer planes this year due to an issue with fuselage panels on some A320 planes

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds

Sentiment in Germany's automotive sector deteriorated once again in November as companies became more pessimistic in their business expectations, a survey showed on Wednesday

Sentiment in German auto sector deteriorates in November, survey finds
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Kenya's private sector activity expanded for the third consecutive month in November to stand at a five-year high, boosted by better performance across all sectors, a survey

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows

Spain's service sector expanded robustly in November led by domestic demand, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month due to a decline in international

Spain services sector growth slows slightly in November as global trade weighs, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

HSBC names interim chair Nelson as permanent in surprise move

HSBC Holdings' interim chairman Brendan Nelson will move into that role on a permanent basis, in a surprise move that came seven

HSBC names interim chair Nelson as permanent in surprise move
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it "interesting and entertaining" speaking with Donald Trump during

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul

German fashion group Hugo Boss on Wednesday said that it aims to achieve an operating profit margin of around 12% over the medium-to-long term as part of a strategic overhaul

Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P

South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows
Economy|Political|World

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say

Southeast Asia has been hit by unusually severe floods this year, with late storms killing more than 1,400 people and leaving hundreds missing across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
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Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There have been a couple of instances over the past month where a market rally was abruptly halted by sudden risk aversion -

Risk-on, risk-off, risk-on
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

ANZ’s Nuno Matos named new Australian Banking Association council chair

The Australian Banking Association on Wednesday appointed ANZ Group CEO Nuno Matos as the new chair of its council, replacing National Australia Bank chief Andrew Irvine. 

ANZ’s Nuno Matos named new Australian Banking Association council chair
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India's services growth accelerates in November but export engine sputters, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector accelerated in November as robust domestic demand helped recover ground lost in the previous month, but export sales growth slipped to an

India's services growth accelerates in November but export engine sputters, PMI shows
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout from the failed martial

South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
Business|Economy|World

Russia's services sector growth accelerates in November, PMI shows

Russia's services sector experienced a resurgence in growth in November, driven by a renewed increase in new orders, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Russia's services sector growth accelerates in November, PMI shows
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says
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Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows

The Indian rupee fell past the key psychological level of 90 to the dollar on Wednesday, extending an eight-month decline as dollar outflows for trade and

Rupee cracks below 90 to the dollar, hit by tariffs, capital outflows
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports

Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, known for theater and opera, becomes the sports world's focus on Friday

Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure

Some major Chinese commercial banks have removed five-year, large-scale certificates of deposit that carry a high yield from their offerings, in an effort to cut costs and

Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul

The Australian Securities Exchange's technology turnaround plan, touted by the firm's chair as being too important to fail, is facing

ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data

The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Balyasny Asset Management up over 15% so far in 2025, says source

Balyasny Asset Management posted a 2.5% return in November and is up 15.3% this year so far, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Balyasny Asset Management up over 15% so far in 2025, says source
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Vultr to invest $1 billion in Ohio AI cluster using AMD chips

Cloud infrastructure company Vultr said on Tuesday it would invest more than $1 billion to launch a new artificial intelligence cluster powered by Advanced Micro Devices' processors

Vultr to invest $1 billion in Ohio AI cluster using AMD chips
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Strong start to online holiday shopping masks signs of a fragile U.S. consumer

The U.S. holiday shopping season kicked off to record online sales.

Strong start to online holiday shopping masks signs of a fragile U.S. consumer
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans

President Donald Trump announces National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|US

American Eagle lifts annual sales forecast on marketing-driven holiday demand

American Eagle Outfitters raised its annual comparable sales forecast on Tuesday, betting on marketing-driven demand for its apparel and accessories during the

American Eagle lifts annual sales forecast on marketing-driven holiday demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Marvell to buy chip startup Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, bullish on growth next year

By Juby Babu, Max A.

Marvell to buy chip startup Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, bullish on growth next year
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight

The administration of U.S.

Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EMJ's Jackson aims to take volatility out of crypto

With bitcoin trading well below its recent highs, hedge fund manager and activist investor Eric Jackson is betting that investors will still want exposure to crypto

EMJ's Jackson aims to take volatility out of crypto
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JPMorgan hires two senior bankers to expand mid-cap investment banking

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday hired two new managing directors, R.

JPMorgan hires two senior bankers to expand mid-cap investment banking
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Larry Summers receives lifetime ban from prestigious economic association over Epstein ties

Larry Summers receives lifetime ban from prestigious economic association over Epstein ties

Larry Summers receives lifetime ban from prestigious economic association over Epstein ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CrowdStrike forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as AI adoption fuels growth

CrowdStrike forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as the cybersecurity firm benefits from growing adoption of AI across its product

CrowdStrike forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as AI adoption fuels growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 2 - The U.S.

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries
Economy|Health|Political

US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.

US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's economy likely already bumping up against speed limits, top central banker says

Australia's top central banker said on Wednesday the economy was likely already at its potential growth limit and, should inflation

Australia's economy likely already bumping up against speed limits, top central banker says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Baldwin strikes $1 billion deal for rival insurance broker CAC Group

The Baldwin Group said on Tuesday it will buy rival insurance broker CAC Group in a $1.03 billion cash-and-stock deal, adding to a string of mergers in recent years as industry

Baldwin strikes $1 billion deal for rival insurance broker CAC Group
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Microchip Technology raises profit, revenue expectations for third quarter

Chipmaker Microchip Technology on Tuesday raised its expectations for third-quarter net sales and earnings per share, driven by strong bookings, sending its shares up 2.3% in

Microchip Technology raises profit, revenue expectations for third quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Tech, Fed hopes do the heavy lifting

World stocks rose on Tuesday, regaining their poise after wobbling the previous day and lifted by an extended upswing in tech and AI sentiment as

Trading Day: Tech, Fed hopes do the heavy lifting
Business|Economy|Technology

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the U.S. telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says
Business|Economy|Education|Political

With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's tax legislation included a provision called "Trump Accounts," which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account

With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know
Economy|Health|Political

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions

Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies are dwindling in Congress

Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions
Business|Economy|Education

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might

Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea Q3 GDP +1.3% q/q, faster than earlier estimate

South Korea's economy expanded by 1.3% in the third quarter, revised central bank data showed on Wednesday, faster than the bank's earlier estimate of 1.2%.

South Korea Q3 GDP +1.3% q/q, faster than earlier estimate
Business|Economy|Environment|World

More US soybean shipments to China due to load through mid-December

Shipments of U.S. crops to China are accelerating after a tense tariff war had stalled trade for months, with at least six bulk cargo vessels scheduled to load

More US soybean shipments to China due to load through mid-December
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Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows

A rebound in Ireland's services sector accelerated at its fastest pace in three-and-a-half years in November, with growth driven by increased gains in current activity and

Irish services sector growth tops three-year high in November, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology

Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026, FT reports

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup backed by Alphabet's Google and Amazon.com, has hired the law firm Wilson Sonsini to prepare for an initial public offering that could

Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026, FT reports
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Suburban Chicago cop arrested by ICE returns to duty

A suburban Chicago police officer who was detained during a high-profile federal immigration enforcement surge in the area has returned to duty, his police

Suburban Chicago cop arrested by ICE returns to duty
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's annual growth hits two-year high in Q3, markets weigh risk of rate hike

Australia's economy grew at the fastest annual pace in two years in the September quarter, fuelled by business, government and consumer spending

Australia's annual growth hits two-year high in Q3, markets weigh risk of rate hike
Business|Economy|World

Japan's services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows

Japan's services sector activity continued its steady growth in November, driven by a faster rise in new orders and increased business confidence, a private-sector survey

Japan's services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Australia's flame-haired populist Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen three decades

Australia’s anti-migration populist Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries

Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for a flaw that the

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

By Hyunjoo Jin, Fanny Potkin, Wen-Yee Lee, Anton Bridge and Max A.

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai inflation negative again in November, industry sees floods trimming growth

Thailand's annual headline inflation rate was negative for an eighth month in November, driven by falling energy prices and

Thai inflation negative again in November, industry sees floods trimming growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause

Global shares were on steadier footing on Wednesday, helped by an overnight rebound on Wall Street as a brief selloff in bond markets and cryptocurrencies

Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's services growth slips to 5-month low in November, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at its slowest pace in five months in November, as growth in new orders softened despite a boost from

China's services growth slips to 5-month low in November, private PMI shows
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|US

Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions

Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US futures, options resume after CME outage underscores resilience concerns

Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday that some markets had reopened after global futures were thrown into chaos when the world's

US futures, options resume after CME outage underscores resilience concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown

The statistical agencies responsible for publishing data about the U.S. economy have begun updating release schedules following the reporting lapse that occurred during the recent federal

Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court

China's Wingtech on Friday said it has appealed decisions stripping it of control of its Nexperia chipmaking subsidiary to the Netherlands' Supreme Court.

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors

CME Group, the world's biggest exchange operator, experienced an hours-long outage on Friday that halted trade on its currency platform and in futures spanning foreign

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption

British grocer Asda warned it does not expect to return to underlying sales growth until mid-2026 after third quarter sales were dented by disruption linked to the

Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher, futures resume trade after outage

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday with futures trading springing back to life from an hours-long CME Group outage that had temporarily frozen currencies, commodities and

Wall St opens higher, futures resume trade after outage
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister after seizing power following disputed elections

Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister
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Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
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EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry

European Union governments want to put in place safeguards and a review clause in the tariff deal the bloc struck with the United States, to counter concerns

EU members seek safeguards in US tariff deal to protect industry
Business|Economy|Political

Canada budget deficit over first six months of 2025/26 rises to C$16.09 billion

Canada recorded a slightly higher C$16.09 billion ($11.52 billion) budget deficit for the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year as government expenditures grew faster

Canada budget deficit over first six months of 2025/26 rises to C$16.09 billion
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Family owned store discusses importance of shopping locally ahead of Small Business Saturday

Family owned store discusses importance of shopping locally ahead of Small Business Saturday

Family owned store discusses importance of shopping locally ahead of Small Business Saturday
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer

US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Warburg Pincus to acquire Raptor Technologies for around $1.8 billion, sources say

Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Raptor Technologies from fellow investment firm Thoma Bravo, in a deal that values the school safety software

Warburg Pincus to acquire Raptor Technologies for around $1.8 billion, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade

U.S. stocks climbed on Friday in thin trading volume during a shortened session after Thanksgiving, driven by gains in retail and a recovery in tech

Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Reeves painted bleak economic picture despite having better news, OBR letter shows

British finance minister Rachel Reeves painted a bleak picture of the economy this month while she was in possession of forecasts that showed better-than-expected news

UK's Reeves painted bleak economic picture despite having better news, OBR letter shows
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports

U.S.

Trump, Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports
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American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209

American Airlines said on Friday it expects some operational delays due to a major software change on a significant number of Airbus A320 jets, initially adding that the issue impacted

American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209
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Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the U.S.

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

CoinShares pulls plug on select crypto ETFs ahead of US listing

CoinShares filed on Friday to withdraw its plan to launch three exchange-traded funds, as the European cryptocurrency firm plans to focus on higher-margin opportunities ahead of its U.S.

CoinShares pulls plug on select crypto ETFs ahead of US listing
Business|Economy|Health|World

Venezuelans worried about economic turmoil shun Black Friday deals

Venezuelans are skipping Black Friday shopping due to the country's struggling economy

Venezuelans worried about economic turmoil shun Black Friday deals
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving US sentence after drug trafficking conviction

President Donald Trump said he will grant a pardon to former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is serving a 45-year prison sentence in the U.S.

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving US sentence after drug trafficking conviction
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say

-The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal and meet with U.S.

Congo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington next week, sources say
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Bankrupt Yellow settles with pensions that sought billions

Yellow Corp has reached settlements with 14 pension plans that had sought over $7.4 billion from the bankrupt trucking company.

Bankrupt Yellow settles with pensions that sought billions
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations

Hondurans face elections under the shadow of Trump and fraud allegations
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US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics

U.S. shoppers spent $8.6 billion online on Black Friday, an Adobe Analytics report showed, as more consumers turned to laptops and phones instead of braving brisk weather to snap up deals

US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting

Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a huge fire at a high-rise apartment complex, a toll that is likely to

Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers

The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set, with Miami facing Orlando and New York taking on Toronto in the Eastern Conference

The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers
Economy|Education|Environment

James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid

James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, thwarting former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback

James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid
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Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption

Global airlines scrambled to fix a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday as a partial recall by

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast

Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea

Ukraine's naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports

Micron Technology will invest 1.5 trillion yen ($9.6 billion) to build a new plant in Hiroshima in western Japan to produce advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, the Nikkei

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city's foreign domestic helpers

Indonesian domestic helper Fita spoke of the confusion inside the Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex as it was engulfed in

Hong Kong blaze spotlights enduring role of city's foreign domestic helpers
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens

A Russian attack on Ukraine killed six people and wounded dozens, officials said on Saturday, while emergency crews restored power to more than 400,000

Vast Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills six, wounds dozens
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chile's copper output, manufacturing production fall in October

Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, fell 7% year-on-year in October to 458,405 metric tons, statistics agency INE said on Friday.

Chile's copper output, manufacturing production fall in October
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

LME copper races to all-time peak above $11,200 a ton

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange set a new all-time high above $11,200 on Friday, spurred by a weaker dollar, lower output in top producer Chile in October and planned

LME copper races to all-time peak above $11,200 a ton
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire

China announced a sweeping inspection of fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings nationwide on Saturday after a deadly fire in Hong Kong left at least 128 people dead,

China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire
Asia|Economy|World

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's president set to win snap parliamentary election

Kyrgyzstan votes in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday in which allies of President Sadyr Japarov are expected to win a resounding victory.

Allies of Kyrgyzstan's president set to win snap parliamentary election
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns

China's central bank reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea
Economy|Political|US

How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out

How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out

How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|Travel

Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event

Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems
Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending

AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in U.S. online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Travel

Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation

Chain stores have Black Friday

Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation
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Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
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How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack?

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How could Venezuela's military respond to a US attack?
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Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'

The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'
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Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country's airspace

Venezuela condemned U.S. President Trump's assertion that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed, a government statement said on Saturday.

Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country's airspace
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Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed
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K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%
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US judge authorizes sale of Citgo parent's shares to Elliott affiliate

A U.S. judge on Saturday authorized the sale of shares in the Venezuela-owned parent of

US judge authorizes sale of Citgo parent's shares to Elliott affiliate
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China Nov non-manufacturing activity contracts for first time in nearly three years, PMI shows

China's non-manufacturing activity shrank in November for the first time since December 2022, an official survey showed on Sunday.

China Nov non-manufacturing activity contracts for first time in nearly three years, PMI shows
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China's factory activity shrinks for eighth month in November, PMI shows

China's factory activity shrank for an eighth month in November, an official survey showed on Sunday, suggesting the need for further stimulus to boost demand, as

China's factory activity shrinks for eighth month in November, PMI shows
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China's factory activity shrinks again in November, services cool

China's factory activity shrank

China's factory activity shrinks again in November, services cool
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Stories on Momenta filing for Hong Kong IPO withdrawn

Two stories both headlined "Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta files for Hong Kong IPO, sources say", carried on Dec 2 and updated on Dec 3 are wrong and have been withdrawn.

Stories on Momenta filing for Hong Kong IPO withdrawn
Economy|Health|Science

FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths

FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths

FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deaths
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Lebanon’s political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside

Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope
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Japan finance minister says yen's rapid fall clearly not driven by fundamentals

Japan's finance minister said on Sunday that recent erratic swings in the foreign exchange market and rapid yen weakening are "clearly not driven by fundamentals".

Japan finance minister says yen's rapid fall clearly not driven by fundamentals
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention

Poll workers have begun tallying Hondurans’ votes as the country moves to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race with an endorsement of one candidate and announced he would pardon a former president

Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention
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In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope

In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope

In battered Lebanon, an ancient Christian community awaits the new pope
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's allies were trounced in a regional election, results showed on Sunday, a grim first electoral test for the leader after three

Malaysia PM faces electoral setback as allies fall in Sabah state polls
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Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says

Operations restarted at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, with the transmission of gas to power stations starting at 2:00 a.m.

Operations restart at Iraq's Khor Mor field, transporting gas to power stations, ministry says
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Norway wealth fund to back call for Microsoft human rights report at AGM

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund said on Sunday it would vote for a shareholder proposal at Microsoft's annual general meeting this

Norway wealth fund to back call for Microsoft human rights report at AGM
Economy|Education|Finance|Health

SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle

SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle

SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

When it makes sense to help your adult kids financially — and when it doesn’t

When it makes sense to help your adult kids financially — and when it doesn’t

When it makes sense to help your adult kids financially — and when it doesn’t
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Tropical storm deaths top 600 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected

The death toll mounted to over 600 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as

Tropical storm deaths top 600 in Southeast Asia, over 4 million affected
Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Reeves says she did not mislead public on the budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Sunday denied she misled the public over official forecasts ahead of this month's budget, saying she had been honest

UK's Reeves says she did not mislead public on the budget
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he was naming Ukraine's former ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment.

Zelenskiy picks ex-Ukrainian envoy to US as reconstruction and investment adviser
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

Top South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang apologises over massive data breach

South Korea's biggest online retailer, Coupang, apologised on Sunday over the breach of personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts through

Top South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang apologises over massive data breach
Business|Economy|World

OPEC+ holds oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism

OPEC+ agreed to leave oil output levels unchanged for the first quarter of 2026 at its meetings on Sunday as the

OPEC+ holds oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism
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Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill

How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill

How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Eight more suspected swine fever cases as Spain struggles to limit export damage

Eight more wild boar with suspected cases of African swine fever were discovered near Barcelona, La Vanguardia newspaper reported on Sunday, as Spain struggles to limit the

Eight more suspected swine fever cases as Spain struggles to limit export damage
Economy|Europe|World

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ a deal can be reached to end the war after US-Ukraine talks in Florida
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax

Swiss voters have decisively rejected a call to require women to do national service in the military, civil protection teams or other forms as men must do already

Swiss voters reject mandatory national service for women and new inheritance tax
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia house prices rise but growth slows in Sydney and Melbourne, Cotality says

Australian home prices jumped in November but gains in Sydney and Melbourne slowed, as expectations there would be no interest rate cuts anytime soon undermined sentiment in

Australia house prices rise but growth slows in Sydney and Melbourne, Cotality says
Economy|Environment|World

Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich

Switzerland on Sunday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 50% tax on inherited fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, with 78% of votes against the plan,

Swiss voters reject proposed tax on super rich
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White House’s Hassett says 'happy to serve' if chosen as Fed chair

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that he would be happy to serve as the next chairman of the U.S.

White House’s Hassett says 'happy to serve' if chosen as Fed chair
Crime|Economy|Europe

Greek farmers clash with police in protests over delayed EU farm subsidies

Greek farmers clashed with police on Sunday during protests in central and northern regions over the delayed payment of European Union subsidies prompted by an

Greek farmers clash with police in protests over delayed EU farm subsidies
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US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials held what both sides called productive talks on Sunday about a Russia peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal
Economy|Education

13 students dominate region with largest class of National Merit semifinalists

13 students dominate region with largest class of National Merit semifinalists

13 students dominate region with largest class of National Merit semifinalists
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UnitedHealth agrees to sell South American business to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources say

UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell its last South American business Banmedica to Brazilian private equity group Patria Investments for $1 billion,

UnitedHealth agrees to sell South American business to private equity firm Patria for $1 billion, sources say
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

“Zootopia 2" broke box office records with a massive Thanksgiving weekend opening

'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
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Databricks in talks to raise capital at $134 billion valuation, The Information reports

Data analytics firm Databricks is in talks to raise $5 billion at a valuation of $134 billion, which is roughly 32 times this year's expected sales of about $4.1 billion, The

Databricks in talks to raise capital at $134 billion valuation, The Information reports
Economy|World

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed on Sunday U.S.

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit
Arts|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Treasury Wine flags $450 million writedown of US assets, shares hit decade low

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Monday it expects to write off A$687.4 million ($449.56 million) from the value of its U.S. assets due to

Treasury Wine flags $450 million writedown of US assets, shares hit decade low
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was proud of last week's budget, defending not only what he described as the "fair

UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled
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Oil climbs over $1 a barrel on OPEC action, Ukraine attack

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday following drone attacks by Ukraine, the closure of Venezuelan airspace by the United States, and OPEC's decision to

Oil climbs over $1 a barrel on OPEC action, Ukraine attack
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Australia's ASX announcements platform operational issue 'largely resolved'

Embattled stock exchange operator Australian Securities Exchange is facing fresh pressure to enact its turnaround plan, after its announcements platform suffered an

Australia's ASX announcements platform operational issue 'largely resolved'
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China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

Revenues at China's giant military firms fell last year as corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement, according to a study released on Monday

China's military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says
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Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices

Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices
Business|Economy|World

Japan's factory activity decline slows in November, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity shrank for the fifth consecutive month in November, weighed by sluggish demand, though the outlook improved slightly, a private-sector survey

Japan's factory activity decline slows in November, PMI shows
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president
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South Korea November exports beat forecasts, led by chips and autos

South Korea's exports rose in November for a sixth consecutive month, beating market expectations, as chip sales hit a record on strong technology demand while autos also

South Korea November exports beat forecasts, led by chips and autos
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea's factory activity shrinks again on weak demand, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity contracted for a second straight month in November, as demand remained subdued, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, though a finalised

South Korea's factory activity shrinks again on weak demand, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan Q3 capex growth slows to 2.9%, but points to resilient demand

Japanese corporate spending on factories and equipment rose 2.9% in July-September against the same period the year before, Ministry of Finance data showed

Japan Q3 capex growth slows to 2.9%, but points to resilient demand
Business|Economy|World

UK services optimism falls at fastest pace in 3 years, CBI says

Optimism in Britain's services sector declined at the fastest pace in three years in the three months to November, hurt by ongoing cost pressures that have eroded profits,

UK services optimism falls at fastest pace in 3 years, CBI says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers

Shoppers scoured for deals everything from electronics to clothing on Cyber Monday, delivering strong sales for online retailers and capping a five-day spending spree that kicked off on Thanksgiving

Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
Business|Economy|World

Bank Indonesia will bring rupiah to trade at 16,500 per dollar next year, governor says

The governor of Indonesia's central bank said on Monday that Bank Indonesia would next year bring the rupiah to trade at 16,500 per U.S. dollar, or even 16,400, adding he is

Bank Indonesia will bring rupiah to trade at 16,500 per dollar next year, governor says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia on faltering demand and tariff uncertainties

Manufacturing was weak in the U.S., Europe and Asia's biggest economies in November, business surveys showed on Monday, as subdued domestic demand and

Manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia on faltering demand and tariff uncertainties
Business|Economy

BOJ to consider rate hike in December, governor says; yen, yields rise

The Bank of Japan will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, giving the

BOJ to consider rate hike in December, governor says; yen, yields rise
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's November new home prices climb but resale values extend declines, survey shows

BEIJING, Dec 1 - China's new home prices rose at a faster pace in November, but prices in the secondary market declined further in a sign that the crisis-hit property sector has yet to bottom out,

China's November new home prices climb but resale values extend declines, survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks finish lower, US yields rise as investors take breather to assess Fed moves

Global shares fell and U.S.

Stocks finish lower, US yields rise as investors take breather to assess Fed moves
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia expands grain-fed beef exports as US production falters

Six thousand Black Angus cattle chew on rolled barley, silage, cottonseed and molasses, fattening up in three rows of shaded pens under the hot

Australia expands grain-fed beef exports as US production falters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar eases versus yen as BOJ hints at rate hike

The dollar slipped against the Japanese yen on Monday following Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's strongest indication to date that

Dollar eases versus yen as BOJ hints at rate hike
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say

Commodity trader Gunvor has held active talks to invest in U.S. oil- and gas-producing assets, which could smooth over ties with the Trump administration

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's November factory activity swings back to decline, private PMI shows

China's factory activity in November contracted slightly as production growth came to a halt and new orders slowed, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

China's November factory activity swings back to decline, private PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's stellar growth, low inflation raise questions over rate cuts

India's robust growth numbers for the September quarter are raising questions about the need for lower rates even as record-low inflation gives the central bank

India's stellar growth, low inflation raise questions over rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks fall to their first loss in 6 days as bitcoin tumbles

U.S. stocks gave back some of last week’s rally, as bitcoin fell sharply again

US stocks fall to their first loss in 6 days as bitcoin tumbles
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal

Taiwan is aiming for tariffs on its exports to the United States to be cut to 15% from 20% now, though help in training U.S. workers is not among the "conditions" figuring in

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal
Australia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|World

Australia's Star Entertainment names Mathieson Jr. as new chair

Star Entertainment has elected Bruce Mathieson Jr. as chairman, cementing the billionaire Mathieson family’s grip on the embattled casino firm after the family and U.S. gaming group

Australia's Star Entertainment names Mathieson Jr. as new chair
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Indonesia's October exports unexpectedly fall amid weak China demand

Indonesia posted a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in October after exports unexpectedly fell, official data showed on Monday,

Indonesia's October exports unexpectedly fall amid weak China demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Outage is latest problem to hit Australian stock exchange operator ASX

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) was hit by an outage to its announcements platform on Monday, the latest setback for the stock exchange operator that is already

Outage is latest problem to hit Australian stock exchange operator ASX
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia to overhaul defence bureaucracy to improve spending, delivery, says minister

Australia will reorganise its defence department, forming a Defence Delivery Agency and appointing a national armaments director to improve defence spending and delivery,

Australia to overhaul defence bureaucracy to improve spending, delivery, says minister
Business|Economy|World

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period

The first job for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's new chief as she starts work on Monday is to make the central bank boring again, following a

RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry

Missouri has become the latest state to launch sports betting

Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent

Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance

Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares kick off December on negative note; Airbus slides

European shares ended lower on Monday, with defence and Airbus-led industrial stocks weighing heavily on the main index, kicking off the new

European shares kick off December on negative note; Airbus slides
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai central bank planning measures to ease strong baht, sees room for rate cuts

Thailand's central bank is planning measures to ease the upward pressure on the baht, including having banks tighten their controls on gold-related foreign exchange

Thai central bank planning measures to ease strong baht, sees room for rate cuts
Business|Economy|World

China export controls push European firms to move supply chains

(This December 1 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

China export controls push European firms to move supply chains
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%

Standard Chartered revised its forecast for China's 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6% from 4.3%, citing the country's resilient exports and continued gains in

Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the

Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduras presidential election on knife's edge with Asfura and Nasralla tied

Honduran presidential candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla were practically tied in the latest vote count on Monday, with both holding just under 40% of the

Honduras presidential election on knife's edge with Asfura and Nasralla tied
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea market watchdog wary of FX risks for retail investors

The chief of South Korea's financial market watchdog said on Monday authorities would review protection measures for retail investors regarding foreign exchange risks amid

South Korea market watchdog wary of FX risks for retail investors
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Russian manufacturing sector faces sharper output decline in November, PMI shows

Russia's manufacturing sector witnessed a steeper decline in output in November, as supply shortages and reduced new orders continued to weigh heavily on production, a survey

Russian manufacturing sector faces sharper output decline in November, PMI shows
Crime|Economy|Political|World

St. Lucia's Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority

St.

St. Lucia's Pierre re-elected PM, ruling party holds majority
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout

HSBC said on Monday it had signed a multi-year deal with French start-up Mistral AI to integrate generative artificial intelligence tools across the bank, aiming to speed up

HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Rate hike prospect arrests yen decline, for now

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The year that started with a rate hike in Japan might just end with another after the clearest signal yet from Bank of Japan

Rate hike prospect arrests yen decline, for now
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity

Amazon and Google introduced a jointly developed multicloud networking service on Sunday to meet growing demand for reliable connectivity the companies said in a statement, at a

Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space

Taps may run dry in this country, where the water crisis is so severe it can be seen from space
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited

OSCE election observers said on Monday that a weekend parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan had been efficiently run, but stifled by a restrictive campaign

OSCE observers say Kyrgyzstan election was efficient but freedoms increasingly limited
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on

Bitcoin slumped on Monday, with the world's largest cryptocurrency down about 6% and on track for its biggest daily

Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments

Norway's Labour government failed to win backing for its 2026 draft budget by an end-November deadline but talks will resume in parliament

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK manufacturing PMI shows first growth in over a year in November

Britain's manufacturing sector recorded its first increase in activity since September 2024 last month, bolstered by improved domestic demand and less of a slowdown in orders

UK manufacturing PMI shows first growth in over a year in November
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will pay his first official visit to Ireland on Tuesday, the government said in a statement.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Ireland on Tuesday, government says
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Hong Kong Oct retail sales rise 6.9%, sees support from visitor growth

Hong Kong's retail sales by value rose 6.9% in October from a year earlier, the sixth month of gains, as recovery in retail sales gathered strength and sales of most broad

Hong Kong Oct retail sales rise 6.9%, sees support from visitor growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's slow-motion stock rally starts to win investor trust 

Fund managers are picking Chinese industrial stocks and holding volatile tech shares, betting a two-year-old equities rally

China's slow-motion stock rally starts to win investor trust 
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone factory activity contracts in November, job cuts accelerate, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction territory in November on weakening demand that forced firms to cut jobs at the quickest rate in seven

Euro zone factory activity contracts in November, job cuts accelerate, PMI shows
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November

A monthly gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment saw its sharpest drop of the year in November, a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Monday.

South African manufacturing sentiment plunges in November
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German consumer confidence dims as Christmas shopping season falters

German consumer sentiment has slumped to its lowest point of the year, just as shoppers should be flocking to stores for Christmas gifts, raising concerns

German consumer confidence dims as Christmas shopping season falters
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German manufacturing sector faces sharp decline in new orders, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector experienced a marked deterioration in business conditions in November, as new orders fell at the fastest rate in ten months,

German manufacturing sector faces sharp decline in new orders, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French manufacturing sector contracted further in November, PMI shows

French manufacturing contracted further in November as a drop in production and slower demand for goods hit the sector, a survey from S&P Global said on Monday.

French manufacturing sector contracted further in November, PMI shows
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar

Deaths and injuries from landmines and unexploded ordnance hit a four-year high in 2024, driven by conflicts in Syria and Myanmar, a new report showed

Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget

UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
Business|Economy|Health|World

UK and US poised to agree zero-tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals, The Times says

The UK is poised to agree on a major pharmaceuticals deal with the U.S., which will mean zero import tariffs on pharmaceutical products into the U.S. and lead to an increase in NHS

UK and US poised to agree zero-tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals, The Times says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Tesla new registrations plummet in key European markets in November

Tesla registrations in several key European markets plunged in November from a year earlier as the U.S.

Tesla new registrations plummet in key European markets in November
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall

Airbus confirmed on Monday it faced an industrial quality issue with metal panels on some A320-family jets, in its latest challenge after a recall to fix a

Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A far from quiet end to the year 

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA. What matters in U.S. and global markets today. 

A far from quiet end to the year 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop

U.S. stocks closed modestly lower on Monday, weighed down by a jump in Treasury yields and economic data that showed tariffs remained a drag on the

Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop
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UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said last week's budget had retained market confidence which was key to providing stability for investors and businesses, and would in

UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead
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Canadian banks expected to post strong fourth-quarter earnings

Analysts are expecting Canadian banks to report strong fourth-quarter results this week, benefiting from business at their investment banking and wealth

Canadian banks expected to post strong fourth-quarter earnings
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Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
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Flurry of Fed dissents in coming meetings could pose market, political risks

The U.S.

Flurry of Fed dissents in coming meetings could pose market, political risks
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Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is facing mounting criticism over his government’s slow response to deadly

Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls
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Blue Owl's teachable moment for investors and asset managers chasing yield and 'hot money'

Blue Owl's turnabout decisions in the last two weeks – to merge, and then not merge, and then maybe merge two of its private credit funds at a later time –

Blue Owl's teachable moment for investors and asset managers chasing yield and 'hot money'
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Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak

Spain, which is mobilising to contain an outbreak of African swine fever in Barcelona, received confirmation from major pork importer

Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak
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Government MPs soften claim on Italian central bank's gold to avoid ECB criticism

Ruling party lawmakers in Italy are backtracking from assertions that the central bank's $300 billion in gold reserves belong to the state, a document showed, in a bid to avoid

Government MPs soften claim on Italian central bank's gold to avoid ECB criticism
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Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace

Pope Leo gathered leaders of Lebanon's religious communities next to the old frontline of the country's sectarian civil war on Monday and urged peaceful

Pope Leo, in crisis-hit Lebanon, urges faith leaders to unite for peace
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When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'

Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing

When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
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BofA expects December Fed cut, two more in 2026

BofA Global Research on Monday said it now expects the U.S.

BofA expects December Fed cut, two more in 2026
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US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree

By Nicholas P.

US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree
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Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in chip design software maker Synopsys as part of an expanded multi-year tie-up to jointly develop new tools for

Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates
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Goldman Sachs to buy ETF sponsor Innovator in $2 billion cash-and-stock deal

Goldman Sachs said on Monday it will buy active exchange-traded fund sponsor Innovator Capital Management in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $2 billion, as the Wall Street bank

Goldman Sachs to buy ETF sponsor Innovator in $2 billion cash-and-stock deal
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US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
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Eli Lilly cuts Zepbound price to widen access for obesity drug

Eli Lilly said on Monday it has lowered the price of single-dose vials of its popular obesity drug Zepbound to make the treatment more affordable for U.S. patients, as demand for

Eli Lilly cuts Zepbound price to widen access for obesity drug
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Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
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Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy ad brands after IPG takeover

Omnicom said on Monday it will lay off more than 4,000 employees and fold several well-known advertising agency brands after its $13 billion acquisition of rival

Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy ad brands after IPG takeover
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Stellantis CEO backs German push to ease EU car emissions rules ahead of key review

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa on Monday welcomed Berlin's call to soften European Union car emissions rules, saying Germany's proposals aligned with industry

Stellantis CEO backs German push to ease EU car emissions rules ahead of key review
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India's current account deficit moderates in Sept quarter as trade gap narrows

India's current account deficit moderated in the July-to-September quarter on the back of a lower merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said on

India's current account deficit moderates in Sept quarter as trade gap narrows
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Gunvor managers buy out CEO Tornqvist as company seeks 'definitive reset'

Global commodity trading house Gunvor's CEO Torbjorn Tornqvist will step down and sell his shareholding in a management buyout, weeks after

Gunvor managers buy out CEO Tornqvist as company seeks 'definitive reset'
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UK stocks fall, dragged down by industrials; Powell speech in focus

Dec 1, 2025 - UK stocks dipped on Monday, dragged down by losses in industrials stocks, amid a general risk-off global sentiment across markets, with investors monitoring domestic data sets and the

UK stocks fall, dragged down by industrials; Powell speech in focus
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India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter, RBI data shows

India's current account deficit moderated in the July-September quarter on the back of a lower merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday.

India's current account deficit moderates to $12.3 billion in Sept quarter, RBI data shows
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When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

The Moss Landing battery fire became an unintended experiment – showing how burning lithium-ion cells scattered nickel, cobalt and manganese over a protected marsh.

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy

Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy
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New York’s wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdani’s win – but the data says otherwise

Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates.

New York’s wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdani’s win – but the data says otherwise
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Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college

1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.

Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college
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Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
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Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire

Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire

Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire
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First they lost their parents in a fire. Now, the city is billing them for the demolition costs.

First they lost their parents in a fire. Now, the city is billing them for the demolition costs.

First they lost their parents in a fire. Now, the city is billing them for the demolition costs.
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Wall St opens lower ahead of Powell speech, manufacturing data

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday as investors stood on the sidelines ahead of fresh economic data and a closely watched speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome

Wall St opens lower ahead of Powell speech, manufacturing data
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Canadian manufacturing PMI falls as trade tensions dent output, new orders

Canada's manufacturing sector contracted at a steeper pace in November as trade uncertainty continued to hold back output and new orders, data showed on

Canadian manufacturing PMI falls as trade tensions dent output, new orders
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Nigeria's economy grows 3.98% in Q3, driven by non-oil sector

Nigeria's economic growth slowed to 3.98% year-on-year in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, as inflation and tight monetary

Nigeria's economy grows 3.98% in Q3, driven by non-oil sector
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Canada's Barrick Mining explores IPO of North American assets

Barrick Mining said on Monday it was exploring an initial public offering of a subsidiary that would hold its North American gold assets as bullion prices this

Canada's Barrick Mining explores IPO of North American assets
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Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT

Accenture will equip tens of thousands of its IT professionals with ChatGPT Enterprise through a partnership with OpenAI, as the consulting firm looks to capitalize on the growing

Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT
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Thyssenkrupp, workers agree on job cuts in steel division

Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe said on Monday it had agreed with union IG Metall to cut or outsource about 11,000 jobs, or 40% of its workforce, and reduce production capacity to a

Thyssenkrupp, workers agree on job cuts in steel division
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IAG's Iberia extends flight Venezuela suspension through December

Spanish carrier Iberia on Monday extended the suspension of its flights to Venezuela until December 31, citing a recommendation from Spain's aviation safety agency AESA, as

IAG's Iberia extends flight Venezuela suspension through December
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JPMorgan doubles Swiss business by targeting wealthy clients

JPMorgan doubled its Swiss domestic private banking business between 2020 and 2024 and aims to do so again by 2030 as it targets the country's wealthiest

JPMorgan doubles Swiss business by targeting wealthy clients
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Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race

A Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race
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'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday

'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday

'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday
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Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud
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'Big Short' investor Burry targets Tesla after slamming AI valuations

"The Big Short" investor Michael Burry took aim at electric automaker Tesla in a blog post, saying the Elon Musk-led company is "ridiculously overvalued", days

'Big Short' investor Burry targets Tesla after slamming AI valuations
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Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets

Top Russian banker Andrei Kostin said that Moscow would retaliate if the European Union used frozen Russian sovereign assets for a loan to Ukraine, and said

Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets
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Blackstone mulls abandoning bid for UK's Big Yellow Group, Sky News reports

Blackstone is "seriously contemplating" abandoning its bid for British self-storage company Big Yellow Group ahead of the upcoming deadline for a firm offer, Sky News reported on

Blackstone mulls abandoning bid for UK's Big Yellow Group, Sky News reports
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Remittances to Mexico register seventh consecutive dip, down 1.7% in October

Remittances to Mexico declined 1.7% from a year earlier in October, the nation's central bank said on Monday, totaling $5.64

Remittances to Mexico register seventh consecutive dip, down 1.7% in October
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US agency will charge $45 fee for air passengers without REAL IDs

The U.S.

US agency will charge $45 fee for air passengers without REAL IDs
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US screened record 3.13 million airline passengers on Sunday

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said it screened 3.13 million airline passengers on Sunday, the highest number for a single day.

US screened record 3.13 million airline passengers on Sunday
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VTB CEO says Russian firms are eyeing Global South for expansion

Russian companies are eyeing expansion opportunities in the countries of the Global South and still have global ambitions despite

VTB CEO says Russian firms are eyeing Global South for expansion
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US manufacturing stuck in doldrums as tariff headwinds persist

U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month in November, with factories facing slumping orders and higher prices for inputs as the drag

US manufacturing stuck in doldrums as tariff headwinds persist
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Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges

Newell Brands will cut 900 jobs, or 3.8% of its global workforce, and take up to $90 million in restructuring charges, the Sharpie maker said on Monday.

Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges
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BoE's Greene sees weaker jobs, consumption as key to any rate cut vote

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Monday she would need to see more signs of weakening in

BoE's Greene sees weaker jobs, consumption as key to any rate cut vote
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Bitcoin briefly dips below $85,000 in crypto rout

Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies have extended a nearly two-month swoon, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued

Bitcoin briefly dips below $85,000 in crypto rout
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85-year-old veteran volunteers tirelessly at Second Harvest

85-year-old veteran volunteers tirelessly at Second Harvest

85-year-old veteran volunteers tirelessly at Second Harvest
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Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes

Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes

Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes
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Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line

New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours

Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line
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Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says

U.S.

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says
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US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth

The U.S. on Monday assumed the 12-month presidency of the Group of 20 major economies amid a bitter feud with outgoing president South

US says it will use G20 presidency to focus on economic growth
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Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea

Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable
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Shopify resolves login issues that impacted thousands of users on Cyber Monday

Shopify said it had fixed certain issues related to logging in to the online shopping platform that impacted thousands of customers and several small businesses on Cyber Monday.

Shopify resolves login issues that impacted thousands of users on Cyber Monday
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Amber Energy plans to hold on to Citgo refineries after takeover

Elliott Investment Management's affiliate Amber Energy plans to keep Citgo Petroleum's refineries, terminals and other connected assets once it takes

Amber Energy plans to hold on to Citgo refineries after takeover
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UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget

The head of Britain's fiscal watchdog resigned on Monday after the agency last week inadvertently released key details of the government's

UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget
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Nippon Steel sees US Steel weak performance as temporary, executive says

Nippon Steel sees the weak performance at its newly acquired U.S.

Nippon Steel sees US Steel weak performance as temporary, executive says
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Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump held talks on Monday with top advisers to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela, among other topics, a senior U.S. official said.

Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
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US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports hit an all-time monthly high in November for the second straight month, driven by cooler weather and robust output from

US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output
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You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof
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Economic jitters will not derail Americans'  generosity on Giving Tuesday, expert says

December 2 is the date this year when nonprofit organizations will celebrate Giving Tuesday, a global movement encouraging philanthropy on the heels of

Economic jitters will not derail Americans'  generosity on Giving Tuesday, expert says
Economy|Political|World

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, the White House said.

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday
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Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules

Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements

Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules
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Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending

Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the

Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending
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Citadel's flagship fund gained 1.4% in November, sources say

Citadel's flagship fund Wellington posted a 1.4% return in November, boosting the fund's performance for the year to 8.3%, according

Citadel's flagship fund gained 1.4% in November, sources say
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Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug prosecution

A son of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman on Monday pleaded guilty in a U.S. drug trafficking case, months after his brother struck a

Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug prosecution
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

The Transportation Security Administration has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February

US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
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Bristol Myers must face $6.7 billion lawsuit over delayed cancer drug, US judge rules

A U.S. judge on Monday rejected Bristol Myers Squibb's bid to dismiss a $6.7 billion lawsuit claiming it cheated shareholders of the former Celgene by

Bristol Myers must face $6.7 billion lawsuit over delayed cancer drug, US judge rules
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Starbucks will pay $38.9 million to settle NYC probe over worker schedules

By Daniel Wiessner Dec 1 - Starbucks has agreed to pay $38.9 million to settle claims by New York City that the coffee chain violated a local law requiring fast food businesses to give workers

Starbucks will pay $38.9 million to settle NYC probe over worker schedules
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US to lower tariffs on South Korean autos to 15% effective Nov 1, Lutnick says

The U.S. will lower import duties on South Korean autos to 15% effective retroactively to November 1 and match the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Japan and the EU, Commerce

US to lower tariffs on South Korean autos to 15% effective Nov 1, Lutnick says
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UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that China poses "national security threats" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up

UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages

Cuba on Monday confirmed the deaths of 33 people from mosquito-borne illnesses in recent months in an epidemic that has hit at least one-third of the population, according to

Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages
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Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal

Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority

Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal
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Nestlé explores sale of Blue Bottle Coffee, sources say

Swiss food giant Nestlé is working with investment bank Morgan Stanley to review options, including a potential sale, of its Blue Bottle Coffee chain,

Nestlé explores sale of Blue Bottle Coffee, sources say
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Ukraine offers bond swap on $3.2 billion GDP warrants in bid to emerge from default

Ukraine launched an offer to investors to swap $3.2 billion of complex and costly GDP warrants for international bonds on Monday, the government said, as

Ukraine offers bond swap on $3.2 billion GDP warrants in bid to emerge from default
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OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has taken a stake in Thrive Holdings as part of a partnership to embed artificial intelligence into traditional industries such

OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push
Economy|Travel|World

Bolivia eases visa requirements for US and Israeli travelers

For travelers from the United States and Israel, visiting Bolivia has just become a little easier

Bolivia eases visa requirements for US and Israeli travelers
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Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
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US threatens to withhold $30.4 million from Minnesota over foreign truck-driver licenses

The U.S.

US threatens to withhold $30.4 million from Minnesota over foreign truck-driver licenses
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Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows

Shoppers spent $17.3 billion online on Cyber Monday, Salesforce data showed, capping the Black Friday weekend. Global online sales were up 5.3% through 12 p.m.

Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Amazon to deliver essentials, groceries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle, Philadelphia

Amazon.com said on Monday it is testing ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and fresh groceries in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, as the company doubles down on efforts

Amazon to deliver essentials, groceries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle, Philadelphia
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New Zealand's new central bank head says low inflation remains key mandate

New Zealand's new central bank governor said on Tuesday the bank's top priority would remain keeping inflation low and stable while

New Zealand's new central bank head says low inflation remains key mandate
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Trading Day: World shivers on Japan rate chill

Global bond yields rose and stocks fell on Monday after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted that interest rates may rise later this month,

Trading Day: World shivers on Japan rate chill
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UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday formally proposed slashing the core U.N. budget for next year by $577 million and

UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police

Thousands of people rallied in the Bulgarian capital Sofia and several other cities on Monday, protesting against the 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against 2026 budget, clash with police
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Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal

Trump turns to unconventional negotiating team heading to Russia in push for Ukraine peace deal
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Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?

Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?

Venezuela’s Maduro lost two allies in a week. What regional partners does he have left?
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UK shop inflation cooled in November but prices likely to rise in 2026, BRC says

British store chains last month reported lower inflation in the run up to Black Friday sales but higher costs in 2026 mean retailers might struggle to keep inflation on its

UK shop inflation cooled in November but prices likely to rise in 2026, BRC says
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UK private sector sees weak growth and gloom persist in months ahead, CBI says

Britain's private sector expects output to slide over the next three months in their gloomiest outlook since May, as cautious consumer spending and cost pressures continue to

UK private sector sees weak growth and gloom persist in months ahead, CBI says
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US Cyber Monday online sales hit $9.1 billion, Adobe Analytics says

U.S. shoppers spent $9.1 billion online on Cyber Monday, Adobe Analytics said, capping a strong Black Friday weekend marked by splurges from wealthier consumers and deal-hunting by

US Cyber Monday online sales hit $9.1 billion, Adobe Analytics says
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Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader, sources say

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is running out of options to step down and leave his country under U.S.-guaranteed safe

Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader, sources say
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South Korea headline inflation at 2.4% y/y, bolstering case for rate pause

South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.4% in November from a year earlier, driven by higher food and services costs, bolstering the case for the Bank of Korea to

South Korea headline inflation at 2.4% y/y, bolstering case for rate pause
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Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US

Canada has joined a major European Union defense fund

Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US
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Rep. Mike Turner explains what concerns him about boat strikes

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to Republican Congressman Mike Turner of the Armed Services Committee about the U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats from Venezuela and whether the strikes were illegal.

Rep. Mike Turner explains what concerns him about boat strikes
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Japan finance minister says no divergence with BOJ on economic assessment

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she sees no gap between the government and the Bank of Japan on their assessment of the economy, after the central

Japan finance minister says no divergence with BOJ on economic assessment
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Trump administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight

The Trump administration has agreed to take a stake in xLight - a startup seeking to develop free-electron lasers viewed as key to making faster

Trump administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's government spending likely boosted Q3 economic growth

Australia's government spending jumped in the third quarter to add to a long-awaited rebound in business investment, setting the stage for a solid economic performance.

Australia's government spending likely boosted Q3 economic growth
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China this week for his fourth state visit, as Europe seeks to balance economic and security threats from

Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance
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Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said U.S. chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment of 860 million ringgit ($208 million) in the country for

Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says
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Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules

Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence across its economy but said it would rely on existing laws to manage

Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
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Dollar recovers ground vs yen; euro steadies after inflation data

The dollar regained ground against the yen, recovering from Monday's selloff, even as expectations for a December rate hike by the Bank of Japan

Dollar recovers ground vs yen; euro steadies after inflation data
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Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital
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Stocks rise, bonds and bitcoin regain some footing

Global shares rose on Tuesday and both cryptocurrencies and global government bonds stabilised after the previous day's selloff, which

Stocks rise, bonds and bitcoin regain some footing
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Oil eases amid uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine peace plan, oversupply worries

Oil prices declined 1% on Tuesday as markets weighed faltering Russia-Ukraine peace hopes against fears of oversupply.

Oil eases amid uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine peace plan, oversupply worries
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Wall Street holds steadier as bond yields and bitcoin stabilize

The U.S. stock market held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized

Wall Street holds steadier as bond yields and bitcoin stabilize
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Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children

Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in

Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children
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Second proxy adviser calls for vote against Westpac director over ASX stint

A second influential proxy adviser has recommended institutional investors vote against re-electing Westpac non-executive director Peter

Second proxy adviser calls for vote against Westpac director over ASX stint
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Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call

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Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call
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Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S.

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
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EU takes small steps in uphill struggle to wean savers off cash

A decade after it began working on a capital markets union, the EU is still struggling to agree a framework that encourages savers to

EU takes small steps in uphill struggle to wean savers off cash
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Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes

Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
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Marvell in advanced talks to buy Celestial AI in multi-billion-dollar deal, The Information says

U.S. chipmaker Marvell Technology is in advanced talks to acquire chip startup Celestial AI in a cash-and-stock deal worth multiple billions of dollars, the Information reported on

Marvell in advanced talks to buy Celestial AI in multi-billion-dollar deal, The Information says
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AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says

A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
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Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India from Thursday, pitching for more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and

Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit
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Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip

Pope Leo bade farewell to Lebanon on Tuesday with a fervent appeal to leaders across the Middle East to listen to their people's cries

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip
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Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe

However Donald Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine pans out, Europe fears the prospect of a deal – sooner or later – that will not punish or weaken

Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe
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Auction bid steadies Japan bond slide

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook There was relief in the Japanese government bond market on Tuesday, where a 10-year auction went off quite well and helped to

Auction bid steadies Japan bond slide
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Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds
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Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion

U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump’s assertion to consider the country’s airspace closed

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion
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China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says
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Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that threats to Britain's financial system had risen this year due to stretched valuations of companies investing in

Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending
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US investor Saba Capital blocks merger of Baillie Gifford-managed trusts in London

U.S. activist investor Saba Capital has blocked a proposed merger of two London-listed Baillie Gifford-managed investment trusts, the firms said on Tuesday, in the

US investor Saba Capital blocks merger of Baillie Gifford-managed trusts in London
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Exxon Mobil approached Iraq about buying Lukoil's West Qurna oilfield stake, sources say

Exxon Mobil has approached the Iraqi oil ministry to express its interest in buying Russian firm Lukoil's majority stake in the giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, five Iraqi official

Exxon Mobil approached Iraq about buying Lukoil's West Qurna oilfield stake, sources say
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A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant

A Japanese regional assembly on Tuesday began deliberations on whether to partially restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant
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UK house prices rise 0.3% in November, affordability likely to improve, Nationwide says

British house prices rose slightly faster than expected in November, defying concerns about the impact of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, and higher wages were

UK house prices rise 0.3% in November, affordability likely to improve, Nationwide says
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Bank of England eases bank capital requirements in bid to boost growth

By Lawrence White and Phoebe Seers LONDON, Dec 2 - Britain's central bank on Tuesday cut the amount of capital it estimates lenders need to hold, making its first reduction to bank capital demands

Bank of England eases bank capital requirements in bid to boost growth
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Germany not doing enough to halt economic 'free fall', says industry body

Germany's government must do more to save industry from the country's economic "free fall", said the BDI sector association on Tuesday, as it slashed its

Germany not doing enough to halt economic 'free fall', says industry body
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Japan panel softens tone on fiscal discipline amid Takaichi's reflationary push

An advisory panel to Japan's finance minister adopted a much softer stance in its budget recommendations on Tuesday, a change in approach to fiscal

Japan panel softens tone on fiscal discipline amid Takaichi's reflationary push
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China's military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said China is more frequently projecting military power further into the Pacific, in a speech highlighting the challenges Australia

China's military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia
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European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa .

European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing
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Exxon in talks with Iraq about buying Lukoil stake in giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, sources say

Exxon Mobil has approached the Iraqi oil ministry to express its interest in buying Russian firm Lukoil's

Exxon in talks with Iraq about buying Lukoil stake in giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, sources say
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UK fund managers plan to raise FX hedges on volatile pound, report says

Almost half of UK fund managers are planning to increase their currency hedging in 2026 due to volatility in the pound, a new report from FX and cash

UK fund managers plan to raise FX hedges on volatile pound, report says
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Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset
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Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion

Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival
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Bank of England's Bailey urges banks to boost lending after capital change

Banks should increase their lending to boost the economy following a reduction in the amount of capital they need to set aside, the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey

Bank of England's Bailey urges banks to boost lending after capital change
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Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev will meet U.S. special representative Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, sources close to U.S.-Russia talks told Reuters.

Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say
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Euro zone inflation ticks up, pointing to steady ECB rates

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly ticked up last month, likely solidifying bets that no further European Central Bank rate cuts are coming anytime soon, data from Eurostat

Euro zone inflation ticks up, pointing to steady ECB rates
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Tariffs, AI boom could test global growth's resilience, OECD says

Global growth is holding up better than expected as an artificial intelligence investment boom helps offset some of the shock from U.S. tariff hikes, the OECD

Tariffs, AI boom could test global growth's resilience, OECD says
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UK set for faster growth in 2026, slower inflation, OECD forecasts

Britain's economy will grow faster than previously expected next year, the OECD said on Tuesday, citing the impact of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget

UK set for faster growth in 2026, slower inflation, OECD forecasts
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'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods

Indonesian Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods

'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods
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Sri Lanka grapples with trauma, loss after deadly cyclone that killed hundreds

Nawaz Nashra recalls grabbing her three-year-old daughter, wrapping her in a bedsheet and running out of their home in central Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka grapples with trauma, loss after deadly cyclone that killed hundreds
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Major milestone: US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for first time since May 2021

Major milestone: US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for first time since May 2021

Major milestone: US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for first time since May 2021
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Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year
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Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 9.9% in November

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose 9.9% in November from a year earlier, as the U.S. automaker grapples with intense competition in China and Europe.

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 9.9% in November
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Germany's foreign minister to visit China next week, as EU prepares to toughen up on trade

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will visit China from December 8 to 9, two sources familiar with his plans said, after he abruptly cancelled a planned

Germany's foreign minister to visit China next week, as EU prepares to toughen up on trade
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Fintech firm Wealthfront seeks up to $2.05 billion valuation in US IPO

Automated digital wealth management firm Wealthfront is targeting a valuation of up to $2.05 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Tuesday,

Fintech firm Wealthfront seeks up to $2.05 billion valuation in US IPO
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German antitrust watchdog tests Apple's revised app tracking rules

Germany's antitrust authority said on Tuesday it is testing Apple's proposed changes to its app tracking rules, seeking feedback from publishers, media

German antitrust watchdog tests Apple's revised app tracking rules
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Kremlin says decline in India's imports of Russian oil may be temporary

India's imports of Russian oil may decline for only "a brief period" as Moscow plans to boost supplies, using sophisticated technology to avert the impact

Kremlin says decline in India's imports of Russian oil may be temporary
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Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party narrowed the gap on opposition rival Tisza in November, an opinion poll showed on

Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows
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Equities rise on Fed rate cut optimism, Boeing jumps

U.S. stocks closed higher to record their sixth gain in seven sessions in muted trading on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in technology shares as

Equities rise on Fed rate cut optimism, Boeing jumps
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Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says

Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says
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EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine

A task force of EU vets began work in Barcelona on Tuesday to help contain an African swine fever outbreak as Spain, one of the world's

EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine
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Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged a historic $6.25 billion on Tuesday to provide an incentive to families to adopt new investment accounts for children

Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
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AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns

Artificial Intelligence could widen gaps between developed and developing countries, a U.N. report said on Tuesday, calling for policy measures to limit the impact.

AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns
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Brazil's economy predicted to have expanded modestly in third quarter: Reuters Poll

Brazil's economy is predicted to have expanded modestly in the third quarter, weighed down by a seasonal drop in agricultural output, a Reuters poll

Brazil's economy predicted to have expanded modestly in third quarter: Reuters Poll
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What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?

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What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?
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Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe in Shein, Temu price war

Amazon is cutting the fees it charges sellers in Europe as it responds to competition from marketplaces like Shein and Temu that sell clothes, homeware and

Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe in Shein, Temu price war
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JetBlue resumes operations after Airbus software modifications, flags capacity impact

Low-cost U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it had completed the required software updates on its A320 and A321 fleet, in relation to Airbus' recall of the same last week,

JetBlue resumes operations after Airbus software modifications, flags capacity impact
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Bulgaria's government withdraws 2026 draft budget after protests

Bulgaria's government on Tuesday withdrew its 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the European Union member state adopts the currency on January 1, following

Bulgaria's government withdraws 2026 draft budget after protests
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Russian officials warn of challenges posed by strong rouble

The Russian rouble will be stronger than previously expected, which represents a challenge for the economy, with several major export-

Russian officials warn of challenges posed by strong rouble
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BlackRock turns bearish on long-term Treasuries as AI funding wave looms

The BlackRock Investment Institute said on Tuesday it is turning bearish on long-term U.S.

BlackRock turns bearish on long-term Treasuries as AI funding wave looms
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Lumexa Imaging targets up to $1.89 billion valuation in US IPO

Lumexa Imaging is aiming for a valuation of more than $1.89 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe-backed company said on Tuesday.

Lumexa Imaging targets up to $1.89 billion valuation in US IPO
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Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says

Switzerland may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, a top Swiss trade negotiator was quoted as saying on Tuesday after the country reached a tariff deal to get parity with the

Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says
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Airbus CEO studying December impact of latest glitch after 'weak' November

Airbus is assessing the impact on year-end deliveries of a fuselage quality issue on some A320 jets after the newly discovered snag led to "weak" November

Airbus CEO studying December impact of latest glitch after 'weak' November
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Bumpier December

By Mike Dolan Dec 2 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Last month showed that 'buy the dip' stock market behavior is alive and well,

Bumpier December
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Edmunds compares the new Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q4 E-tron

With the federal EV tax incentives gone, you might not have the budget for the luxury electric SUV you wanted

Edmunds compares the new Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q4 E-tron
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Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem

Lethal domestic violence is persistent, despite a statewide decline in overall homicides.

Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem
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Economic warning sign: Holiday jobs are tougher to find

Economic warning sign: Holiday jobs are tougher to find

Economic warning sign: Holiday jobs are tougher to find
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Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to fund ‘Trump Accounts’ for millions of American kids

Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to fund ‘Trump Accounts’ for millions of American kids

Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to fund ‘Trump Accounts’ for millions of American kids
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Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women
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Boeing CFO expects higher jet deliveries, positive cash flow next year

Boeing expects positive cash flow in 2026, lifted by higher deliveries of its commercial jets,  the company's finance chief said on Tuesday,

Boeing CFO expects higher jet deliveries, positive cash flow next year
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Wall St opens higher as markets mull Fed's next step

U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, steadying after Wall Street's first pullback in more than a week in the previous session, on growing bets of rate cuts ahead of fresh inflation

Wall St opens higher as markets mull Fed's next step
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Record shoppers, online sales surge signal strong US holiday season momentum

U.S. shoppers spent $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday, pushing total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend to $44.2 billion, according to an Adobe Analytics report, as consumers

Record shoppers, online sales surge signal strong US holiday season momentum
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RTX secures $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines

RTX said on Tuesday it has secured a $1.6 billion sustainment contract related to its F135 engines, which power variants of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets.

RTX secures $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines
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OPEC+ members to undergo annual oil capacity audit under new plan, sources say

OPEC+ members will undergo an annual assessment of their oil production capacity starting next year for use in 2027,

OPEC+ members to undergo annual oil capacity audit under new plan, sources say
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France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says

France's ageing population will drive public spending to pandemic-era highs in coming decades while eroding tax income, the public audit office warned on Tuesday.

France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says
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Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades

In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted

Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades
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CVS to pay $37.8 million to settle claims over insulin pens

CVS Health will pay $37.76 million to settle allegations it dispensed too many insulin pens to patients, and then obtained improper reimbursements from

CVS to pay $37.8 million to settle claims over insulin pens
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Russia's Putin says output fall in some sectors not acceptable

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that a fall in output in some sectors of the economy was not acceptable, and a transition to balanced growth remained a goal

Russia's Putin says output fall in some sectors not acceptable
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Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted

Romania's government sought fast-track parliamentary approval on Tuesday for a bill raising the retirement age for judges and prosecutors and capping their pensions after

Romania seeks judicial pension reform again after first try thwarted
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US SEC chief calls for redo of executive compensation disclosure rules

Wall Street's chief regulator said on Tuesday the U.S.

US SEC chief calls for redo of executive compensation disclosure rules
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Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you

President Vladimir Putin warned European powers on Tuesday that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of

Putin warns Europe: if you want war, then Russia will defeat you
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Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Tuesday to sever Ukraine's access to the sea in response to drone attacks on tankers of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black

Putin threatens to 'cut Ukraine off from the sea' after attacks on tankers
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Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
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Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag

Ford Motor Co and Hyundai Motor on Tuesday reported marginal declines in U.S. auto sales in November, as sales of electric vehicles fizzled following the end of tax credits.

Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag
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Fed's Collins warns fragmented global economy could push up inflation 

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins warns fragmented global economy could push up inflation 
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Walmart invests $350 million in second U.S. milk processing plant

Walmart said on Tuesday it had opened a second milk processing facility in the United States at an investment of $350 million, as the U.S. retailer seeks to strengthen its supply

Walmart invests $350 million in second U.S. milk processing plant
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Hermes heir takes aim at LVMH's Arnault in missing shares civil lawsuit, court document shows

Hermes heir Nicolas Puech has sued Bernard Arnault and his LVMH luxury conglomerate, among other parties, in a civil case related to

Hermes heir takes aim at LVMH's Arnault in missing shares civil lawsuit, court document shows
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Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting

Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting
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NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting
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Government ends TPS for Haitians: What this means for 300,000 immigrants

Government ends TPS for Haitians: What this means for 300,000 immigrants

Government ends TPS for Haitians: What this means for 300,000 immigrants
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Tyson Foods plant closing could spell broader trouble for beef industry in Nebraska

Tyson Foods plant closing could spell broader trouble for beef industry in Nebraska

Tyson Foods plant closing could spell broader trouble for beef industry in Nebraska
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Democratic US Sen. Mark Warner launches bid for reelection

Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner has announced he’ll seek reelection in what will be a critical race for a narrowly divided Senate

Democratic US Sen. Mark Warner launches bid for reelection
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The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on
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Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration

Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration

Trump’s push for health care plan stalls ahead of looming subsidy expiration
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Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says

The financial system risks undermining global trade if it fails to adapt to the economy's needs, with developing countries likely to suffer the most, the

Global financial system must adapt to better serve economy, UN trade agency says
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Strategy's leveraged ETFs hit hard by crypto slump

Leveraged exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) linked to bitcoin hoarder Strategy are among the biggest casualties of this year's crypto slump, as falling bitcoin price

Strategy's leveraged ETFs hit hard by crypto slump
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Trump says he will make Fed chief announcement in early 2026

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would be announcing his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as head of the

Trump says he will make Fed chief announcement in early 2026
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FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek
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Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $30.2 million at rare auction
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No rebrand for now, says new Gunvor CEO, as he reckons with US pressure over Russia

Gunvor's new CEO, Gary Pedersen, said on Tuesday there were no immediate plans to rebrand the Swiss-based commodities trader, a day

No rebrand for now, says new Gunvor CEO, as he reckons with US pressure over Russia
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Citigroup hires BofA executive in prime brokerage push, source says

Citigroup has hired Bank of America executive Jillian Snyder as its head of capital introductions for North America, a person familiar with the

Citigroup hires BofA executive in prime brokerage push, source says
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White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say

The Trump administration is set to propose a significant rollback of fuel economy standards finalized by former President Joe Biden last year, its

White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say
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Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore, sources say

By Pratima Desai LONDON, Dec 2 - Citigroup will move most of its lead stocks from Singapore to Malaysia or Taiwan at an estimated cost of $5 million due to limited storage space and a lack of

Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore, sources say
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Venezuela rejects sale of Citgo's parent, vice president says

Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday the South American country rejects the 'fraudulent' and 'forced' sale of the parent company of refiner

Venezuela rejects sale of Citgo's parent, vice president says
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Poor states hosting refugees could start shutting borders, warns NGO

Developing countries which host most of the world's refugees could close their borders if Western states persist with aid cuts, the head of the Danish Refugee

Poor states hosting refugees could start shutting borders, warns NGO
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German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test

Conservative legislators in Germany voted by a large majority in favour of a contested pension reform package in what had been billed as a trial ballot ahead

German conservatives back pension reform in trial vote ahead of parliamentary test
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Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal

Nvidia's agreement with ChatGPT parent OpenAI to invest up to $100 billion in the startup is still not finalized, the chipmaker's chief financial officer Colette Kress said on

Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal
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Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution has sold for more $30 million

Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
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IDC sees global smartphone shipments dipping in 2026 as memory costs bite

Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 0.9% in 2026 as rising memory chip prices are pushing average selling prices to record highs, according to research firm IDC.

IDC sees global smartphone shipments dipping in 2026 as memory costs bite
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US to announce ‘bridge payment’ for farmers next week, Rollins says

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will announce a “bridge payment” for

US to announce ‘bridge payment’ for farmers next week, Rollins says
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Russia's VTB eyes US-owned firm in drive to build farm sector champion

Russia's second-largest bank VTB is in talks to buy a major agricultural producer, CEO Andrei Kostin said on Tuesday, as part of its drive to create a

Russia's VTB eyes US-owned firm in drive to build farm sector champion
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Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including rules governing minimum pay

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws
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Brazilian police crack down on $4.8B tax evasion and money laundering scheme

Brazilian police have launched a major operation to dismantle a tax evasion and money-laundering scheme in the fuel sector

Brazilian police crack down on $4.8B tax evasion and money laundering scheme
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Teen’s free food pantry becomes lifeline for neighbors in need

Teen’s free food pantry becomes lifeline for neighbors in need

Teen’s free food pantry becomes lifeline for neighbors in need
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US SEC probing Jefferies for bankrupt First Brands dealings, FT reports

The U.S.

US SEC probing Jefferies for bankrupt First Brands dealings, FT reports
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MSC, BlackRock bid for Hutchison's Barcelona terminal faces EU probe, source says

(Corrects first three paragraphs to clarify that the Barcelona terminal deal is separate from the wider bid by BlackRock and MSC for CK Hutchison's global port assets.

MSC, BlackRock bid for Hutchison's Barcelona terminal faces EU probe, source says
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European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget

European nations agreed on Thursday to increase spending on space over the next three years by about 30% to 22.1 billion euros, part of an effort to try to catch

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
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Germany says Trump should invite South Africa to G20 summit

Germany said on Thursday that it would seek to persuade Donald Trump to reverse his decision to exclude

Germany says Trump should invite South Africa to G20 summit
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Central bank body BIS warns of hedge fund leverage in government bond markets

The new head of the Bank for International Settlements has said reining in hedge funds' ability to make highly leveraged bets in government bond markets should be a key

Central bank body BIS warns of hedge fund leverage in government bond markets
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Bank of England's Greene says budget energy measures may help lower price expectations

British government budget measures to cut household energy bills by 150 pounds ($199) a year may help lower the public's inflation expectations, but it is too soon to draw a clear

Bank of England's Greene says budget energy measures may help lower price expectations
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Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in October

Brazil's economy created a net 85,147 formal jobs in October, data from the Labor Ministry showed on Thursday, below the 105,000 expected by economists in a Reuters poll.

Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in October
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Families of deployed Iowa soldiers have National 'Guard-ians' looking out for them

Families of deployed Iowa soldiers have National 'Guard-ians' looking out for them

Families of deployed Iowa soldiers have National 'Guard-ians' looking out for them
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing Mississippi pilots after plane crash in New Orleans

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Mississippi pilots after plane crash in New Orleans

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Mississippi pilots after plane crash in New Orleans
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Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach

Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents

Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach
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US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows

Online sales in the U.S. on the Thanksgiving holiday are expected to rise 6% compared with last year to reach $8.6 billion, data from Salesforce showed on Thursday, suggesting shoppers were

US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows
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Canadian minister Guilbeault resigns from cabinet over government's deal with Alberta

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet on Thursday over a disagreement with a deal Prime Minister Mark Carney's government signed with the oil

Canadian minister Guilbeault resigns from cabinet over government's deal with Alberta
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Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

UPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
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Core inflation in Japan's capital brings BOJ closer to a rate hike

Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed well above the central bank's 2% target in November as firms continued to pass on rising costs mainly for food, data

Core inflation in Japan's capital brings BOJ closer to a rate hike
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Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta have agreed to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney’s inner circle

Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban
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Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128, more arrests made

Hong Kong's anti-graft body on Friday said it had arrested eight people in connection with a fire that ripped through a high-rise apartment complex

Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128, more arrests made
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S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance

U.S. stocks ended higher in a truncated, post-holiday session on Friday that was complicated by an outage at an exchange operator as investors closed the book on a

S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US dollar set for worst week since July as Fed rate cut looms

The U.S. dollar was heading for its worst weekly performance since late July on Friday as traders increased bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates again

US dollar set for worst week since July as Fed rate cut looms
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Oil falls on drawn-out Ukraine peace talks, all eyes on upcoming OPEC+ meeting  

Crude futures fell marginally on Friday as investors considered oil's geopolitical risk premium amid drawn-out Russia-Ukraine peace talks, while keeping an eye

Oil falls on drawn-out Ukraine peace talks, all eyes on upcoming OPEC+ meeting  
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia home prices set to rise about 7% in a tight market: Reuters poll

Australian home prices will rise more than previously expected in 2026, thanks to tight supply and resilient demand, according to a Reuters poll of analysts who said a lack of

Australia home prices set to rise about 7% in a tight market: Reuters poll
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Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm​

China's leading telecommunication firms Huawei and ZTE have won a string of contracts this year to supply 5G equipment in Vietnam, in another sign of Hanoi's

Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm​
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India's Q2 GDP growth likely stayed firm on strong domestic demand

India's economy likely stayed resilient in the July–September quarter, driven by consumer demand and front-loading of production and

India's Q2 GDP growth likely stayed firm on strong domestic demand
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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry
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US stocks rise for a fifth straight day to close out a volatile month

Wall Street rose for a fifth straight day to put the wraps on a volatile month

US stocks rise for a fifth straight day to close out a volatile month
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Hondurans to elect new president and Congress even as candidates fan electoral doubt

Honduras’ homicide and unemployment rates have both improved during the past four years under outgoing President Xiomara Castro

Hondurans to elect new president and Congress even as candidates fan electoral doubt
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Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain

The economic picture hasn’t looked very rosy

Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain
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A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million

A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before the revolution is going up for auction

A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
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Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at Kremlin talks with Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the Kremlin

Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas at Kremlin talks with Putin
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The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off
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Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?
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Amazon, Flipkart take aim at India's banks with new consumer loan offerings

Amazon is preparing to offer loans to small businesses in India, while Walmart-owned Flipkart is looking at buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) products

Amazon, Flipkart take aim at India's banks with new consumer loan offerings
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Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU

The Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January

Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
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Wall Street edges higher, futures resume trading after global outage

Wall Street's main indexes climbed on Friday, while futures trading came back to life following a CME Group outage that had temporarily frozen

Wall Street edges higher, futures resume trading after global outage
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Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME suffers multi-hour disruption

Global futures markets were disrupted for several hours on Friday after CME Group, the world's largest exchange operator,

Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME suffers multi-hour disruption
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Taiwan 2025 GDP growth forecast hits 15-year high on surge in AI demand

Taiwan's tech-heavy economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 15 years, riding the wave of demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology,

Taiwan 2025 GDP growth forecast hits 15-year high on surge in AI demand
Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone growth, inflation on benign path, keeping rate cut bets muted

Euro zone growth and inflation remain on a benign path, a slew of fresh data suggested on Friday, supporting economists' bets that no further European Central Bank rate cuts are

Euro zone growth, inflation on benign path, keeping rate cut bets muted
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Credit rating agencies give cautious thumbs up to UK budget

The "big three" credit rating agencies have given a cautious thumbs up to Britain's budget this week, regarding it as an ongoing push for fiscal consolidation by the

Credit rating agencies give cautious thumbs up to UK budget
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German inflation rises more than expected; labour market, retail sales weak

German inflation accelerated more than expected in November, reaching the highest level since February, while the number of people out of work rose and retail sales

German inflation rises more than expected; labour market, retail sales weak
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South Korea to cut planned income tax on dividend payouts, media say

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties agreed on Friday to lower income tax on dividend payouts to a maximum of 30%, from the government's proposal of 35%, domestic media said.

South Korea to cut planned income tax on dividend payouts, media say
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Italy ekes out marginal GDP growth in Q3, buoyed by exports

Italy's economy posted marginal growth of 0.1% in the third quarter from the previous three months thanks mainly to exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising

Italy ekes out marginal GDP growth in Q3, buoyed by exports
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Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine could endanger the chances for a

Belgian PM says using frozen Russian assets could block Ukraine peace deal
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests

Bulgaria's government will resubmit to parliament for approval its 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the country adopts the currency on January 1, the prime minister

Bulgaria will resubmit draft 2026 budget after protests
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Hong Kong residents scramble to deliver aid, support after deadly fire

Hundreds of volunteers are rushing to deliver emergency supplies to victims of Hong Kong's worst fire

Hong Kong residents scramble to deliver aid, support after deadly fire
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Spain October retail sales rise 3.8% y/y

Spanish retail sales rose 3.8% in October from a year earlier on a calendar-adjusted basis and excluding the effects of inflation, after falling from a revised 4.1% in September, the

Spain October retail sales rise 3.8% y/y
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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 3.1% in November

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November, from 3.2% in the period through October, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 3.1% in November
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French economic growth confirmed at 0.5% in third quarter - INSEE

France's economy grew in the third quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, confirming the preliminary reading of 0.5% that showed resilience in the euro zone's

French economic growth confirmed at 0.5% in third quarter - INSEE
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TAKE FIVE: The smoke and fog of December afternoons

Markets show no signs of slowing down as they head into December, with big stories playing out from Wall Street to Tokyo via the virtual corridors of OPEC+. 

TAKE FIVE: The smoke and fog of December afternoons
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Swedish GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter, final data shows

Sweden's gross domestic product grew 1.1% in the third quarter of 2025 from the previous three month period and grew 2.6% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, final

Swedish GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter, final data shows
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China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting third-quarter loss - sources

China's Baidu started layoffs this week that will hit multiple business units, six sources briefed on the matter said, as the company struggles with intensifying

China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting third-quarter loss - sources
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Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalised a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus

Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt
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Tepid end to torrid November

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee On perhaps the slowest trading day of the year, investors are dealing with an outage on CME Group platform affecting

Tepid end to torrid November
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Indonesia rejects US 'poison pill' clauses in trade deal talks, FT reports

Indonesia is resisting U.S. efforts to include "poison pill" clauses in a reciprocal tariff trade deal, challenging Washington's push to curb China's influence in Southeast Asia, the

Indonesia rejects US 'poison pill' clauses in trade deal talks, FT reports
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Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution

Switzerland will vote on a proposed wealth tax on Sunday that will be a litmus test of appetite for wealth redistribution in one of the world's richest countries.

Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution
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China's factory activity set to shrink for eighth month - Reuters poll

China's factory sector likely shrank for an eighth month in November, highlighting the dilemma facing policymakers over whether to press ahead with tough structural reforms or roll

China's factory activity set to shrink for eighth month - Reuters poll
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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

U.S.

Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
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Swelling supply to keep oil prices under strain in 2026

Oil prices are projected to remain under pressure in 2026, as swelling supplies eclipse modest demand growth, while geopolitical risks could cap deeper losses, a

Swelling supply to keep oil prices under strain in 2026
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China bans pork imports from Barcelona after Spain's swine fever outbreak

China has banned pork imports from Barcelona province after Spain detected its first case of African swine fever in three decades in two wild

China bans pork imports from Barcelona after Spain's swine fever outbreak
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In remote Venezuelan state, more surveillance follows US boat strikes

U.S. bombings of alleged drug boats have led to stepped-up surveillance by authorities in Venezuela's remote northeastern state of Sucre, with increased patrols by security agencies and

In remote Venezuelan state, more surveillance follows US boat strikes
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A trip back in time in Cuba's Sierra Maestra mountains

To traverse these ridgelines high in Cuba's Sierra Maestra mountains on horseback is to travel back a hundred years or more in time.

A trip back in time in Cuba's Sierra Maestra mountains
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Key facts about trading on the CME

An outage at the world's biggest exchange operator CME Group on Friday halted trading on its popular currency platform and in futures spanning foreign exchange, commodities, Treasuries and

Key facts about trading on the CME
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India's July-Sept economic growth accelerates to 8.2% y/y, beats forecasts

India's economy grew 8.2% year-on-year in July-September, accelerating from the 7.8% growth reported in the previous quarter, as strong consumer spending and manufacturing remained key

India's July-Sept economic growth accelerates to 8.2% y/y, beats forecasts
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US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say

The U.S.

US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say
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Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany

Workers went on strike at Amazon warehouses in Germany on Black Friday aiming to disrupt operations on a key sales day as they push for a collective bargaining

Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany
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Putin to discuss 'privileged partnership' with Modi on India visit next week

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss all aspects of their countries' "privileged strategic partnership" when Putin visits New Delhi

Putin to discuss 'privileged partnership' with Modi on India visit next week
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Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line

Bargain-hunting Americans clicked their way through Thanksgiving, spending $8.6 billion online so far on Black Friday,

Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line
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Showdown with Mexican billionaire Salinas tests Sheinbaum's power

Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of Mexico's wealthiest tycoons, commands an empire that stretches from banking to media, and casts himself as an anti-corruption

Showdown with Mexican billionaire Salinas tests Sheinbaum's power
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian defence minister resigns after admitting lying in his resume

Romanian Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu resigned on Friday after admitting he had lied about his studies in his resume, saying he did not want his personal "mistakes" to distract

Romanian defence minister resigns after admitting lying in his resume
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India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says

India expects to secure a trade deal with the United States before the end of this year as most issues have been resolved, New Delhi's trade secretary said on Friday.

India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says
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'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on China

The EU executive will unveil next week measures to cut the bloc's over-reliance on China

'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes

Fresh turbulence in the crypto market is weighing on shares of companies that stockpile bitcoin and other tokens on their balance sheets, stoking

Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel

Lufthansa Airlines aims to increase profitability in 2026, says CEO

Germany's Lufthansa wants to increase profitability at its core brand next year after it is set to return to the black this year, Lufthansa Airlines' CEO Jens Ritter said on

Lufthansa Airlines aims to increase profitability in 2026, says CEO
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European shares clock monthly gains on Fed rate cut hopes

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa .

European shares clock monthly gains on Fed rate cut hopes
Economy|Environment|Technology

Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other

Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other

Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|World

Your favorite pasta could soon get a lot more expensive. Here’s why

Your favorite pasta could soon get a lot more expensive. Here’s why

Your favorite pasta could soon get a lot more expensive. Here’s why
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Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them

Valuable eels are in decline all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to try to help stave off extinction

Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
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Starbucks workers' union expands strike to more stores on Black Friday

The Starbucks workers' union said on Friday it has expanded its indefinite strike demanding better pay and staffing to more than 120 stores from 65, while the coffee chain

Starbucks workers' union expands strike to more stores on Black Friday
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI

The global boom in data centers as companies increasingly outsource information storage and ramp up use of energy-intensive

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia fails to win back seat on UN shipping agency's council

Russia failed on Friday to win enough votes to rejoin the U.N. shipping agency's governing council despite urging countries to back its nomination for a seat it lost

Russia fails to win back seat on UN shipping agency's council
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors snap nine-week buying streak in global equity funds

Global equity funds saw their first weekly outflow in 10 weeks in the week to November 26, as concerns about stretched valuations, particularly in the tech sector, outweighed optimism

Investors snap nine-week buying streak in global equity funds
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Uneven economy will drive investors' Black Friday stock picking

As investors monitor crowd sizes at stores on Black Friday they will be shopping for a different kind of holiday deal: retailers that do well in a mixed economy

Uneven economy will drive investors' Black Friday stock picking
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Britain says talks to join EU defence fund have broken down

Britain said on Friday that talks to join the European Union's defence fund SAFE have broken down, in a setback for a much-vaunted post-

Britain says talks to join EU defence fund have broken down
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World's biggest jeweller Pandora braces for fierce Black Friday competition

Pandora, the world's biggest jewellery brand by volume, expects fierce competition this Black Friday as retailers fight to lure shoppers with discounts at a time of

World's biggest jeweller Pandora braces for fierce Black Friday competition
Business|Economy|World

India posts fastest growth in six quarters, cushions against trade strains

India's economy grew at its fastest pace in 18 months in the July-September period, lifted by robust consumer spending and front-loading of

India posts fastest growth in six quarters, cushions against trade strains
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Investors on watch for AI, economic updates as US stocks steady

Investors will look in the coming week for signals about profitability for artificial intelligence companies, as well as the broader economy's health,

Investors on watch for AI, economic updates as US stocks steady
Business|Economy|Technology

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?

U.S. President Donald Trump has sustained his criticism and actions against executives, corporations and institutions, months after taking office.

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption

Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption

Orbán meets Putin in Moscow to shore up Hungary’s energy supplies, making use of Trump exemption
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Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting

BofA Global Research became the latest brokerage to forecast an interest rate cut by the U.S.

Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting
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German parliament passes debt-heavy 2026 budget

Germany's parliament on Friday passed the budget for 2026 with over 180 billion euros ($208 billion) in new debt, outlining how Berlin will use its financial firepower to revive the

German parliament passes debt-heavy 2026 budget
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

NatWest in exclusive talks to sell Cushon to Willis Towers Watson, sources said

(Refiles with date for assets under management.)

NatWest in exclusive talks to sell Cushon to Willis Towers Watson, sources said
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Nasdaq, Dow futures resume trade after CME outage

Futures tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the blue-chip Dow resumed trading on Friday after the world's biggest exchange operator, CME Group, restored its services following an hours-long

Nasdaq, Dow futures resume trade after CME outage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

CME says globex futures and options markets to open at 7:30 CT

Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday that its Globex futures and options markets pre-opened at 07:00 Central Time (1300 GMT) and open at 07:30 CT, after an earlier halt caused by a

CME says globex futures and options markets to open at 7:30 CT
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US equity funds see first weekly outflow in six weeks

U.S. equity funds witnessed their first weekly outflow in six weeks in the week through November 26, as concerns over lofty tech valuations prompted investors to take profits and

US equity funds see first weekly outflow in six weeks
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35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it

35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it

35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it
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Trump says he’s decided on his pick for Fed chair. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump says he’s decided on his pick for Fed chair. Here’s who’s who on the short list

Trump says he’s decided on his pick for Fed chair. Here’s who’s who on the short list
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Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump

A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the chapter in a legal effort once seen as a grave threat to Trump’s political future.

Why Georgia prosecutor killed election interference case against Trump
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The 'Cousin Walk': How Cannabis Became a Thanksgiving Coping Ritual

For some, stepping outside for a cannabis break is the secret to surviving awkward family gatherings. CNN’s Audie Cornish and Wall Street Journal’s Ellen Gamerman discuss the “cousin walk,” a ritual some use to manage holiday stress.

The 'Cousin Walk': How Cannabis Became a Thanksgiving Coping Ritual
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European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
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Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
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Brazil seeks US cooperation in money-laundering probe

Brazil will seek U.S. cooperation in fighting organized crime in its fuel sector, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday, after a police

Brazil seeks US cooperation in money-laundering probe
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Oil prices settle up in low volume on US holiday; Russia-Ukraine talks in focus

Oil prices rose on Thursday as market participants weighed the likelihood that talks to end the war in Ukraine will yield an agreement, with

Oil prices settle up in low volume on US holiday; Russia-Ukraine talks in focus
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Dutch prosecutor fines Morgan Stanley 101 million euros for tax evasion

The Dutch Public Prosecutor (OM) has imposed a total fine of 101 million euros ($117.10 million) on two Morgan Stanley entities in London and Amsterdam for dividend tax evasion,

Dutch prosecutor fines Morgan Stanley 101 million euros for tax evasion
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Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets

Ukraine still has a critical need for external financing, officials said on Thursday, issuing a fresh appeal for the EU to approve a loan backed by frozen Russian

Kyiv says external funding critical, urges EU to unlock Russian assets
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Spanish court orders remand in jail for former minister

Spain's Supreme Court ordered prison on remand for former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos on Thursday, who is implicated in one of the corruption scandals dogging the leftist

Spanish court orders remand in jail for former minister
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Thailand shifts gear in flood evacuation; Indonesia death toll climbs to 61

Flood rescue teams in Thailand readied drones to deliver aid and helicopters dropped supplies to people marooned on rooftops on Thursday, as the

Thailand shifts gear in flood evacuation; Indonesia death toll climbs to 61
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2025 National Thanksgiving Turkeys, NC natives retire after pardoned at the White House

2025 National Thanksgiving Turkeys, NC natives retire after pardoned at the White House

2025 National Thanksgiving Turkeys, NC natives retire after pardoned at the White House
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Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing

Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing

Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing
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Italy business sentiment posts surprise increase in November

Italian business sentiment jumped in November to the highest since April 2024 but consumer confidence fell, data showed on Thursday, in mixed signs for the euro zone's third largest

Italy business sentiment posts surprise increase in November
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Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth

Strong demand for Apple's iPhone during China's Singles' Day shopping festival single-handedly drove growth in smartphone sales during the period, research firm Counterpoint said

Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth
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STOXX 600 ends steady after multiple-session rally; Puma, Allfunds jump on takeover buzz

European shares ended largely steady on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of gains, driven by rising hopes of a U.S. interest rate cut next

STOXX 600 ends steady after multiple-session rally; Puma, Allfunds jump on takeover buzz
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Japan government panel members call for sustainable fiscal policy

Japan must take steps to maintain market trust in its finances even as it ramps up spending to revive growth, private-sector members of a key government panel said on

Japan government panel members call for sustainable fiscal policy
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Euro zone sentiment indicator, lending data confirm lukewarm growth

Bank lending to euro zone firms held steady last month while a key EU economic sentiment indicator edged up in November, adding to evidence that the currency bloc continues to

Euro zone sentiment indicator, lending data confirm lukewarm growth
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Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate

Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had suspended flights to the country following a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate
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Cameroon's 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs

Cameroon expects its 2026 budget deficit to more than double due to a sharp rise in spending aimed at supporting economic activity amid continued global

Cameroon's 2026 budget deficit set to double on higher spending needs
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ECB's Kazaks says time is not ripe for a rate cut

It is too early for the European Central Bank to discuss another interest rate cut as inflation in the euro zone might still turn out higher than expected, ECB policymaker Martins

ECB's Kazaks says time is not ripe for a rate cut
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Who are the leading candidates in Honduras' presidential election?

Most opinion polls show a statistical tie among three of the five contenders to succeed President Xiomara Castro in Sunday's Honduras election: ruling party candidate Rixi

Who are the leading candidates in Honduras' presidential election?
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Dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months, Fed in focus

The U.S. dollar headed for its steepest weekly drop in four months on Thursday as investors bet on further monetary easing, amid pressure from President Donald Trump to

Dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months, Fed in focus
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Britain's budget reduces uncertainty, doesn't change outlook for gilts, JPM says

Britain's tax-raising budget reduces near-term uncertainty, but doesn't change JPMorgan's expectations for government bond yields to rise next year, the bank's head

Britain's budget reduces uncertainty, doesn't change outlook for gilts, JPM says
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UK net migration drops by two-thirds as government rolls out tougher policies

Long-term net migration to Britain fell by more than two-thirds in the year to June, official data showed on Thursday, extending a downward trend fuelled by tougher

UK net migration drops by two-thirds as government rolls out tougher policies
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Bolivia's bread shortage highlights subsidy reform challenge

Shortages of Bolivia's state-subsidized marraqueta bread roll are creating an early test for newly elected President Rodrigo Paz, as dwindling wheat supplies and rising costs squeeze

Bolivia's bread shortage highlights subsidy reform challenge
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ECB accounts show no hurry to cut rates, debate on declaring end of easing

European Central Bank policymakers were in no hurry to cut rates when they met last month as uncertainty remained high and some even thought that no more easing would be needed,

ECB accounts show no hurry to cut rates, debate on declaring end of easing
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St Vincent heads to polls as incumbent party seeks sixth straight term

KINGSTOWN -Residents of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines head to the polls on Thursday in a general election that could usher in an unprecedented sixth-consecutive five-year term for Prime Minister

St Vincent heads to polls as incumbent party seeks sixth straight term
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JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf

JPMorgan Chase & Co will build a tower in London's Canary Wharf financial district, unveiling plans on Thursday to invest billions of pounds on the heels of a budget

JPMorgan to build multi-billion pound tower in London's Canary Wharf
Business|Economy

UK housing demand seen recovering on clearer post-budget outlook

Demand for new homes could gradually recover next year, giving British homebuilders a much-needed boost, analysts and some investors said after

UK housing demand seen recovering on clearer post-budget outlook
Economy|Europe|World

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2026 spending plan

Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2026 spending plan on Thursday, providing a setback to the government's attempts to restore a normal budget timetable.

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2026 spending plan
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Stocks, bitcoin edge up as investors bank on Fed rate cuts

Stocks in Europe edged up on Thursday, while the dollar held steady, as investor confidence in a Federal Reserve rate cut next month kept sentiment upbeat, which

Stocks, bitcoin edge up as investors bank on Fed rate cuts
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Portugal's centre-right government passes 2026 budget with Socialists' abstention

Portugal's parliament on Thursday gave final approval to the centre-right minority government's 2026 budget, projecting slightly faster growth and a fourth

Portugal's centre-right government passes 2026 budget with Socialists' abstention
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UK's Reeves fights criticism that she raised taxes to fund welfare

British finance minister Rachel Reeves fought back on Thursday against criticism that she was raising the tax burden to a post-World War Two high to

UK's Reeves fights criticism that she raised taxes to fund welfare
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What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI
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At some food banks, surging demand means a struggle to feed families

At some food banks, surging demand means a struggle to feed families

At some food banks, surging demand means a struggle to feed families
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China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

Top Chinese firms are training their artificial intelligence models abroad to access Nvidia's chips and avoid U.S. measures aimed at curbing their progress in advanced technology, Financial

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports
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JP Morgan shifts outlook on Fed rate cut to December

J.P. Morgan said on Wednesday it now expects the U.S.

JP Morgan shifts outlook on Fed rate cut to December
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German consumer sentiment brightens modestly as holiday shopping begins

Consumer sentiment in Germany will improve slightly in December as households show more willingness to spend on Christmas gifts and festive

German consumer sentiment brightens modestly as holiday shopping begins
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New Remy CEO targets growth after cost cuts cushion profit drop

Remy Cointreau's new CEO outlined a series of strategic changes on Thursday, including lowering prices to sell more cognac, and said the

New Remy CEO targets growth after cost cuts cushion profit drop
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Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

U.S.

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say
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How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean
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World shares are mixed, tracking Wall Street's winning streak, as US markets close for Thanksgiving

Shares in Europe are mixed following gains in most Asian markets

World shares are mixed, tracking Wall Street's winning streak, as US markets close for Thanksgiving
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Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami

President Donald Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year near Miami

Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami
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Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.

Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty
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US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says

The Trump administration last week ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to lobby against pro-migration policies and raise concerns over what it says are migrant

US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says
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Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe

Taiwan prosecutors said on Thursday investigators had raided the homes of a former senior TSMC executive and seized computers after the company

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe
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Bank of Japan's Noguchi advocates gradual interest rate hikes

The Bank of Japan can resume interest rate hikes as risks from U.S. tariffs subside but must do so at a "measured, step-by-step" pace,

Bank of Japan's Noguchi advocates gradual interest rate hikes
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Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign 

Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, has gone on the defensive against skeptics of its $4.5 trillion valuation, down from a historic $5 trillion, by

Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign 
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Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack

Japan's Asahi

Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack
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Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong U.S. demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand
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Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget

Taiwan has already held preliminary talks with the United States about what weapons it wants to buy as part of a $40 billion supplementary defence

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget
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Is the dollar headed for the carvery?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook As markets settled in for the U.S.

Is the dollar headed for the carvery?
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What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists

What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday
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Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa

The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation in Jamaica and other nearby islands but were rerouted following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa

Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane Melissa
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Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says

Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says
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South Korea holds rates as expected

South Korea's central bank kept policy interest rates unchanged as widely expected on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced the scope for further easing and policymakers waited to see

South Korea holds rates as expected
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NZ's housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy, drags on economy

A dramatic boom-bust cycle in New Zealand's housing market has left many Kiwis and investors scarred and an economy struggling to fire, turning what was once a

NZ's housing funk sows doubts on reliable investment strategy, drags on economy
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand business confidence jumps in November to highest in a decade

New Zealand's business confidence jumped in November to its highest level in 11 years, suggesting an economic recovery was underway, an ANZ Bank survey showed on Thursday.

New Zealand business confidence jumps in November to highest in a decade
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South Korea signals end to rate cuts as FX, price risks grow

South Korea's central bank kept interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Thursday as a tumbling won reduced scope for further easing,

South Korea signals end to rate cuts as FX, price risks grow
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South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely grew in November as technology demand remained robust and uncertainty was cleared following a trade deal with the U.S., a Reuters poll showed

South Korea exports seen rising in November on tech demand, US trade deal: Reuters poll
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers

Several congressional Republicans are harshly criticizing President Donald Trump's White House over its handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say

Trump's Ukraine plan triggers outrage from Republican lawmakers
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

Ex-CFO of 'smart window' maker View settles with US SEC

The former chief financial officer of View settled a U.S.

Ex-CFO of 'smart window' maker View settles with US SEC
Crime|Economy|Education

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia to cap high debt-to-income home loans from February to curb housing risks

Australia's banking regulator will impose its first cap on high debt-to-income home loans from February, moving to curb housing risks as property prices surge and credit

Australia to cap high debt-to-income home loans from February to curb housing risks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Brazil prosecutors sue agencies over Haidar shipwreck, environmental risk

Brazilian federal prosecutors in Para state have filed a lawsuit to demand the removal of the hull and oily residues from the Haidar ship, which sank 10 years ago near

Brazil prosecutors sue agencies over Haidar shipwreck, environmental risk
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Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force

Newly released transcripts of private interviews with a senior U.S. Border Patrol official and other authorities leading the immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reveal tense exchanges

Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force
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Hassett at the Fed helm could pressure the dollar, investors say

Beneath the U.S. bond markets' composure around the prospect of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve chair lies a

Hassett at the Fed helm could pressure the dollar, investors say
Economy|World

China protests US move to restrict visas for Central Americans with Beijing ties

China on Wednesday accused the United States of violating the United Nations Charter after Washington announced a visa policy that targeted people from Central

China protests US move to restrict visas for Central Americans with Beijing ties
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Flutter says UK gambling duties to hit EBITDA by $320 million in 2026

FanDuel-owner Flutter Entertainment said on Wednesday the UK government's plans to raise online gaming taxes will hit its adjusted EBITDA by about $320 million in fiscal 2026 and $540

Flutter says UK gambling duties to hit EBITDA by $320 million in 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants

Cargill Inc has no immediate plans to close its U.S. beef processing plants, the company said on Wednesday, days after meatpacker Tyson Foods announced it would

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants
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New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up

Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Trading Day: Bulls in charge ahead of Turkey Day

Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Correspondent, Americas Finance and Markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time

Trading Day: Bulls in charge ahead of Turkey Day
Economy|Environment|Travel

Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses

Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
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U.S. stocks rise as Wall Street's winning streak grows to four days

U.S. stocks rose for a fourth straight day, led by solid gains for technology companies

U.S. stocks rise as Wall Street's winning streak grows to four days
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Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
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Savers and the wealthy count the costs of UK tax-raising budget

British money managers hit out at a raft of tax increases on pensions, savers and investors in Wednesday's budget, saying it risked

Savers and the wealthy count the costs of UK tax-raising budget
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Lawsuit over Burger King's Whopper ads set back by US judge

A federal judge dealt a setback to customers suing Burger King over advertising for its Whopper sandwiches, saying their claims were too disparate to justify certifying

Lawsuit over Burger King's Whopper ads set back by US judge
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Canada unveils more measures to protect tariff-hit steel, lumber sectors

Canada will offer more support to help the steel and lumber industries deal with U.S. tariffs and create a domestic market, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.

Canada unveils more measures to protect tariff-hit steel, lumber sectors
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

After blocked Mayne deal, Australia M&As set for higher reverse break fees

Foreign bidders for Australian companies could be liable for higher reverse break fees if regulatory approval is not received, in the wake of the failed $434 million

After blocked Mayne deal, Australia M&As set for higher reverse break fees
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise

Global stocks rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as expectations for a U.S.

Stocks buoyed by rate cut expectations, sterling choppy on UK budget surprise
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Turkey central bank to adjust policy to hit target despite disinflation slowdown, chief says

Turkey's central bank will adjust policy to hit its targets despite a recent slowdown in the disinflation process, Governor Fatih Karahan said on Wednesday.

Turkey central bank to adjust policy to hit target despite disinflation slowdown, chief says
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Proposed Teck-Anglo merger is subject to national security review, Canada says

Canada will submit the proposed merger of Anglo American and Teck Resources to a national security review, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said

Proposed Teck-Anglo merger is subject to national security review, Canada says
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New Zealand names Rodger Finlay as new central bank chair

Former investment banker Rodger Finlay has been appointed chair of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on

New Zealand names Rodger Finlay as new central bank chair
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MD-11 fleet grounding after UPS crash unlikely to end before 2026, source says

By David Shepardson, Allison Lampert and Lisa Baertlein -The vast grounding of MD-11 jets after a fiery crash this month involving one of the planes, is unlikely to end before 2026, a source told

MD-11 fleet grounding after UPS crash unlikely to end before 2026, source says
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Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US
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Divided Fed sparks surge in rate options hedging as policy uncertainty lingers

Conflicting signals from the Federal Reserve on the timing and magnitude of U.S. interest rate cuts have accelerated hedging flows into swaptions and

Divided Fed sparks surge in rate options hedging as policy uncertainty lingers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Broadcaster E.W. Scripps adopts poison pill after $622 million Sinclair bid (Nov. 26)

U.S. broadcaster E.W.

Broadcaster E.W. Scripps adopts poison pill after $622 million Sinclair bid (Nov. 26)
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UK tax hikes to placate bond markets likely to be costly for Reeves

Rachel Reeves may have placated the bond market with her budget on Wednesday but higher taxes for Britons on everything from milkshakes to

UK tax hikes to placate bond markets likely to be costly for Reeves
Economy|Health|Political|World

Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants

A group of Democratic-led states sued on Wednesday to block U.S.

Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants
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US drillers cut oil rigs to lowest in four years, Baker Hughes says

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the first time in four weeks, with oil rigs dropping to a four-year low, energy services firm

US drillers cut oil rigs to lowest in four years, Baker Hughes says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SEC must not let crypto companies 'bypass' rules, stock exchanges say

The Securities and Exchange Commission's possible plan to grant crypto companies relief from regulation to sell "tokenised" stocks risks harming

SEC must not let crypto companies 'bypass' rules, stock exchanges say
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Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows

Apple is challenging India's new antitrust penalty law under which the U.S. company could potentially face a fine of up to $38 billion, a

Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Mexico lowers 2025 growth forecast, raises inflation estimates for early 2026

The Bank of Mexico cut its growth forecast for Mexico's economy to close to zero on Wednesday, amid bets by the bank's board that the country's weak economy

Bank of Mexico lowers 2025 growth forecast, raises inflation estimates for early 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers

German conglomerate Bayer on Wednesday said it will sell a new soybean product called Intacta 5+ for farmers in Brazil, the world's largest exporter and producer of

Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers
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Wall St ends higher on growing bets for December Fed rate cut

Wall Street extended its rally on Wednesday as revived tech strength and the increasing probability of a December interest rate cut from the U.S.

Wall St ends higher on growing bets for December Fed rate cut
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US economic activity little changed ahead of next Fed meeting, report shows

U.S. economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though employment was weaker in about half of the Federal Reserve's 12 districts and consumer spending declined, the U.S. central

US economic activity little changed ahead of next Fed meeting, report shows
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US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals

A U.S.-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals
Business|Economy|Environment

BP's Whiting refinery returns to normal operations after October fire

BP's 440,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, has returned to normal operations following a planned maintenance turnaround in September and a fire in

BP's Whiting refinery returns to normal operations after October fire
Business|Economy|Europe|Health

US Medicare price cuts manageable for most drugmakers, analysts say

U.S.

US Medicare price cuts manageable for most drugmakers, analysts say
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UK's Reeves raises tax burden to post-war high to shore up finances

British finance minister Rachel Reeves announced a big tax-raising budget on Wednesday that will take more money from workers, people saving for a

UK's Reeves raises tax burden to post-war high to shore up finances