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Today: February 06, 2026
Today: February 06, 2026

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U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
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Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw

President Donald Trump has finally met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw
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Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance

A strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump

Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance
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US import prices unexpectedly flat in September

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper energy products.

US import prices unexpectedly flat in September
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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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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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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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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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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
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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
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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?
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Tractor maker Deere flags higher 2026 tariff hit, weak profit

Deere & Co on Wednesday flagged a bigger hit from tariffs in 2026 and forecast its annual profit below estimates on the back of weaker margins on large

Tractor maker Deere flags higher 2026 tariff hit, weak profit
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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say
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Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up
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Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals

Electronics retailer Best Buy raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday, banking on strong holiday demand as shoppers seize steep discounts to upgrade their

Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals
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The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season

The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season

The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season
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Companies tone down price hike talk as tariff fog clears

Fewer global companies signaled price hikes in the third quarter, pointing to a change in tack as U.S. trade deals facilitate clearer

Companies tone down price hike talk as tariff fog clears
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No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
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Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'

Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States "when it's appropriate," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue

Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'
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Trump faces same reality as Biden: Americans despise higher prices

President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to lower consumer prices that skyrocketed during Joe Biden's term, but he is now facing the

Trump faces same reality as Biden: Americans despise higher prices
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Global coffee prices plunge after Trump removes tariffs on Brazil

Global coffee prices plunged on Friday after U.S.

Global coffee prices plunge after Trump removes tariffs on Brazil
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Fed's Collins leans against December rate cut in CNBC interview

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Fed's Collins leans against December rate cut in CNBC interview
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Bath & Body Works forecasts sales dip as holiday demand wanes; shares plunge

Bath & Body Works forecast a surprise sales decline for the crucial holiday quarter on Thursday, signalling weak appetite for scented candles and fragrances among cash-

Bath & Body Works forecasts sales dip as holiday demand wanes; shares plunge
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Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit

British boot brand Dr Martens warned on Thursday its full-year results would be hit by U.S. import tariffs, sending its shares down as much as 11% despite assurances that it would absorb

Bootmaker Dr Martens' shares fall as US tariffs weigh on profit
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What to expect in Thursday’s jobs report

What to expect in Thursday’s jobs report

What to expect in Thursday’s jobs report
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Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring represent a bigger threat

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut
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Home Depot forecasts steeper drop in annual profit as Americans delay big projects

Home Depot forecast a bigger drop in full-year profit after missing Wall Street estimates for quarterly earnings on Tuesday, as tariff-driven economic uncertainty dampened

Home Depot forecasts steeper drop in annual profit as Americans delay big projects
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‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops

‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops

‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis is rattling mom-and-pop shops
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Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink

Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink

Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink
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U.S. promises tariff cuts for coffee, banana imports

The Trump administration is promising to lower tariffs on the import of coffee beans after prices shot up by 15% between January and September. CNN's Matt Egan looks at the numbers.

U.S. promises tariff cuts for coffee, banana imports
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Trump, like Biden before him, finds there's no quick fix on inflation

President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there's no quick fix on inflation
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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
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Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from

Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
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Switzerland to boost US investment as deal struck to lower US tariffs on Swiss goods to 15%

Switzerland has announced plans to invest $200 billion in the United States through 2028 as it finalized a hard-wrought deal to slash U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods

Switzerland to boost US investment as deal struck to lower US tariffs on Swiss goods to 15%
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US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products

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US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products
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Cartier-owner Richemont beats quarterly sales forecast as sales jump 14%

Cartier-owner Richemont reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Friday, as the Geneva-based luxury group awaited the outcome of tariff negotiations between Switzerland and

Cartier-owner Richemont beats quarterly sales forecast as sales jump 14%
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US, South Korea release details of trade deal

Here are some of the details released on Friday by the U.S. and South Korea on a trade deal. The two countries released a joint fact sheet on the summit meeting last month between U.S.

US, South Korea release details of trade deal
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South Korea to boost EV subsidies in 2026 to help auto industry weather US tariffs

South Korea's government said on Friday it would boost subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 20% next year as part of a package to help the country's auto industry weather risks

South Korea to boost EV subsidies in 2026 to help auto industry weather US tariffs
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Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports

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Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports
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Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds

Most big emerging economies, including China, Brazil and India, can weather U.S. tariffs without excessive pain, a study by risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft showed,

Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds
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Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability

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Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability
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Tech turbulence and data deluge due

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Markets have already effectively priced in the U.S. government's reopening on Monday,

Tech turbulence and data deluge due
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White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy
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GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China

General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said, reflecting

GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage

What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
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White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock

The U.S. economy should return to growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter of 2026, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday.

White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock
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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers