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Today: April 17, 2026
Today: April 17, 2026

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World Bank approves $2 billion loan for Turkey's new railway project

The World Bank on Tuesday approved a loan of $2 billion to Turkey for a new railway line across the Bosphorus in what would be the nation's largest foreign-financed railway

World Bank approves $2 billion loan for Turkey's new railway project
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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region

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US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region
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Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says
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US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days

The U.S. customs agency said on Tuesday it was making progress in setting up a streamlined process for refunding some $166 billion in tariff

US customs agency says tariff refund system progressing, but payments may take up to 45 days
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Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules

A committee of senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration voted on Tuesday to exempt the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry from a federal law

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules
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Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge

Activist investor Irenic Capital Management said on Tuesday that technology company Snap could be worth at least five times as much as today's valuation but

Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's new home prices rise in March; big cities see seasonal pickup, private survey shows

China's new home prices edged up in March, reversing a decline in the previous month, supported by a seasonal pickup in demand in major cities, a private survey showed on

China's new home prices rise in March; big cities see seasonal pickup, private survey shows
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Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook

Japan saw the business mood improve and corporate inflation expectations heighten in the three months to March, a closely watched survey showed, helping the

Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook
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Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

Indonesia's leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia's latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
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South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high

South Korea's exports beat forecasts in March, surging at their fastest pace in nearly four decades on an AI-driven chip boom, but supply risks from the Middle

South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
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China's factory activity expands but price pressures intensify, private PMI shows

China's manufacturing sector expanded in March for a fourth straight month as output and new orders continued to grow, but rising price pressures sharply intensified, a

China's factory activity expands but price pressures intensify, private PMI shows
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China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say

China is poised to extend its ban on refined fuel exports into April, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter said, though

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say
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Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes

The dollar fell on Tuesday on

Dollar drops on Iran war de-escalation hopes
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Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said on Tuesday he will introduce legislation next month to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese

Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos
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Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US

Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday,

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US
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Sequoia Capital names veteran Doug Leone as chairman

Sequoia Capital has named former senior steward Doug Leone as chairman, partners at the storied Silicon Valley venture capital firm said in X posts on Tuesday.  

Sequoia Capital names veteran Doug Leone as chairman
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Japan's factory growth slows in March as Iran war weighs, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in March as growth in output, orders and manufacturers' confidence cooled and cost pressures hit a 19-month high due to

Japan's factory growth slows in March as Iran war weighs, PMI shows
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South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in March, led by semiconductor demand and new product launches, even as the Middle East

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
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SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

(In paragraph 6, inserts dropped word "active") By Echo Wang March 31 - SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex
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IMF reaches loan deals with Papua New Guinea to unlock $216 million

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it had reached staff-level loan agreements to give Papua New Guinea access to about $216 million, once approved.

IMF reaches loan deals with Papua New Guinea to unlock $216 million
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UK pay body sees potential 3.7% rise for minimum wage in 2027

Britain's minimum wage may need to rise by around 3.7% next year to 13.18 pounds ($17.38) an hour to keep up with the likely rise in average earnings, the

UK pay body sees potential 3.7% rise for minimum wage in 2027
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Unilever and McCormick investors find $65 billion food deal hard to swallow

Unilever and McCormick shareholders found the reality of their planned $65 billion food deal hard to

Unilever and McCormick investors find $65 billion food deal hard to swallow
Australia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking

Anthropic said on Wednesday it would sign an agreement to share its economic index data with the Australian government to help track artificial intelligence adoption across

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking
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Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp

Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent

Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp
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US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
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Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says

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Trump says U.S. strongly considering NATO exit, Telegraph newspaper says
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Nike forecasts surprise sales drop as China weakness hurts turnaround efforts

By Savyata Mishra and Nicholas P.

Nike forecasts surprise sales drop as China weakness hurts turnaround efforts
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech
Business|Economy|Environment|World

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows

BP's new CEO Meg O'Neill began her stint on Wednesday by offering consistency while accelerating the group's performance, a year

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows
Business|Economy|Technology

PE firm Arcline walks away from bid for UK's Senior as other suitors circle

The field of suitors for British aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc narrowed after private equity firm Arcline Investment Management dropped out of buyout talks on Wednesday

PE firm Arcline walks away from bid for UK's Senior as other suitors circle
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UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows

British factory cost pressures soared in March and delivery delays - due to ships avoiding the Strait of Hormuz - were the longest since mid-2022, according to a survey

UK factories see biggest month-on-month jump in costs since 1992, PMI shows
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Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns

The euro zone economy may already be on the "adverse" path outlined by the European Central Bank and inflation could become entrenched quicker than in

Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns
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World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip

At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island's largest opposition party said on Wednesday ahead of a

World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip
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German manufacturing expands in March despite Iran war supply strains, PMI shows

Germany's manufacturing sector expanded in March at its fastest pace since May 2022 as output and new orders grew despite supply disruptions tied to the Iran war, a survey

German manufacturing expands in March despite Iran war supply strains, PMI shows
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French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI

French manufacturing activity showed little sign of expansion in March, a monthly business survey showed on Wednesday, as the impact of the U.S-Israeli-led war on Iran

French manufacturing stagnates in March as Middle East conflict hits orders -final PMI
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Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

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Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war
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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
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North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services

Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable

North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services
Business|Economy|Technology

Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands, CNBC reports

Cloud computing firm Oracle is laying off thousands of employees, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands, CNBC reports
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April fools rush in

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: De-escalation hopes for the Iran war are spurring a rally in stocks and bonds, but - drawing attention to today's date

April fools rush in
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Qantas, American Airlines get interim Australia nod for trans-Pacific tie-up

Australia's competition regulator said on Wednesday it has granted interim authorisation to Qantas and American Airlines to continue cooperating on trans-Pacific routes linking

Qantas, American Airlines get interim Australia nod for trans-Pacific tie-up
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Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case

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Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case
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War-driven US dollar rebound to fade as broad safe-haven appeal erodes: Reuters poll

The dollar's modest rebound since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran started a little over a month ago will fade as its safe-haven appeal erodes, according

War-driven US dollar rebound to fade as broad safe-haven appeal erodes: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

Coca-Cola and its two authorized bottlers, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will invest 17.6 billion rand ($1.05 billion) in South

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility

Companies raised the most through share sales in the first quarter since 2021, and mega-IPOs from Space

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility
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Factory input costs soar worldwide as Iran war snarls up supply chains

Factories across the world faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war as underlying tepid

Factory input costs soar worldwide as Iran war snarls up supply chains
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Former German finance minister Joerg Kukies to join Morgan Stanley

Joerg Kukies, a former German finance minister, will take a role at Morgan Stanley, the U.S. bank said on Wednesday, marking a return to the senior ranks of banking

Former German finance minister Joerg Kukies to join Morgan Stanley
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Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months
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EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says

A senior U.S.

EU fines on US companies are biggest source of friction, State Department official says
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Finding the 'off ramp'

By Mike Dolan April 1 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets “Off ramp” seems to be the word of the week surrounding the Iran war - and the

Finding the 'off ramp'
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EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
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Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up

Rising public support for Brazilian opposition Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run has allowed him to put

Stronger polls buy Flavio Bolsonaro time on economic team as Brazil race heats up
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan

In early 1976 in California, Steve Wozniak had just completed the design of a computer circuit board he intended to share with fellow hobbyists at a

Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan
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New BOJ board member warns of stagflation risk from Iran war

Japan may face stagflation risks from the Iran war that would be challenging to deal with using monetary policy, new Bank of Japan board member Toichiro

New BOJ board member warns of stagflation risk from Iran war
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Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the

Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows
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Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says

Europe could face recession if the Iran conflict drags on and oil prices jump over $150 per barrel, European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Greek radio on

Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says
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UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
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Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, building onto their biggest one-day jump in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comment

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment
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Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains

Turbulence linked to the war in Iran and swings in valuations have yet to deter corporate deal-making as

Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains
Business|Economy|World

US private payrolls increase steadily in March, ADP says

U.S. private payrolls increased steadily in March, the ADP's national employment report showed on Wednesday.

US private payrolls increase steadily in March, ADP says
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Fed's Barkin: Households, firms still see oil shock through a "short-term lens"

Businesses continue to act as if high oil prices will prove only a short-term disruption, with little evidence yet it has caused consumers to pull

Fed's Barkin: Households, firms still see oil shock through a "short-term lens"
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German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher

Germany's leading economic institutes cut their growth forecasts for this year and next on Wednesday and sharply raised their projections for inflation as

German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher
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Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West

President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas

Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
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Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
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US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again
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Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher

The U.S. stock market ticked upward to another record high

Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
Crime|Economy|Political|US

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
Business|Economy|World

USTR's Greer says offshoring, rules of origin on agenda for Mexico trade talks

U.S. businesses continue to offshore operations to Mexico despite the revamped regional trade pact that was meant to stymie that activity, U.S.

USTR's Greer says offshoring, rules of origin on agenda for Mexico trade talks
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
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Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments
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Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports

The White House is considering appointing attorney Michael Murray to lead antitrust enforcement at the U.S.

Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports
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Pirelli raises prices as part of Middle East crisis mitigation plan

Italian premium tyremaker Pirelli said on Thursday it had activated a "mitigation plan" to limit the effects of the ongoing Middle East crisis, which includes price

Pirelli raises prices as part of Middle East crisis mitigation plan
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France's Villeroy says central bank independence is prerequisite for successful monetary policy

Central bank independence is a prerequisite for successful monetary policy, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday.

France's Villeroy says central bank independence is prerequisite for successful monetary policy
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Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
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US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years

Sneaker company Allbirds' pivot to AI computing has revived a Wall Street trend in recent years: smaller companies leaning into tech-focused

US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years
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FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system

The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and simulations, the central bank said in a letter published by

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system
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Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Anglo American plan to submit separate environmental studies to regulators for their planned shared

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
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Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show

Governments and airlines are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about diminishing jet fuel

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
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Arxis surges in Nasdaq debut, signals strong demand for aerospace IPOs

Aerospace and defense parts maker Arxis' shares surged nearly 36% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, signaling growing appetite for defense and industrial listings

Arxis surges in Nasdaq debut, signals strong demand for aerospace IPOs
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Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

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Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices
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World Bank plans up to $2 billion guarantee to help Argentina refinance debt

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is working on a guarantee of up to $2 billion to help refinance “a relevant portion of Argentina’s debt.”

World Bank plans up to $2 billion guarantee to help Argentina refinance debt
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says

The heads of the U.S.

Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut

Madison Air Solutions secured a valuation of $15.65 billion after its shares jumped 18.5% in their debut on Thursday, signaling solid

Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market bulls see signs rally could endure after S&P 500 back at highs 

U.S. stocks have rebounded to record highs after the Iran war-driven selloff and there are signs under the market's surface that suggest the rally

Stock market bulls see signs rally could endure after S&P 500 back at highs 
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US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector
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US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
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S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East hopes in focus

The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose modestly to record closing highs for a second straight day on Thursday on optimism that the

S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East hopes in focus
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Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts
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US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream

U.S. authorities have raided the offices of Ikon Midstream, a Houston fuel trader whose diesel

US law enforcement raids offices of Houston fuel trader Ikon Midstream
Africa|Economy|Health|World

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

(Afrocab corrects total number of patients returned to treatment to 3,356 from around 1,000 in paragraph 17. Figure includes 1,095 patients aged under 24 years.)

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks hit record following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, oil rallies

Global stocks rallied to a fresh record on Thursday as the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon boosted sentiment,

Stocks hit record following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, oil rallies
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Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce

President Donald Trump's administration has developed a fresh plan to slash the workforce at the U.S.

Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
Business|Economy|US|World

US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January

U.S. business inventories unexpectedly fell in January amid a large decline in stocks at wholesalers, suggesting inventory investment could weigh on economic growth in

US business inventories unexpectedly fall in January
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue

China's Huawei Technologies reported on Tuesday 2.2% growth in 2025 revenue, as its core businesses of infrastructure network and consumer

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Investor Artisan Partners backs Unilever's plan to sell food unit 

Artisan Partners, which has a history of driving strategic change at consumer companies, welcomed Unilever's decision on Tuesday to merge its food business

Investor Artisan Partners backs Unilever's plan to sell food unit 
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US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates

U.S. manufacturing activity picked up in March, though a measure of prices paid by factories for inputs jumped to the highest level in nearly four years and suppliers

US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks
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Mega IPOs loom on Wall Street as Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially files paperwork

Elon Musk's SpaceX has moved closer to going public with its confidential filing, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, as the billionaire's rocket-and-

Mega IPOs loom on Wall Street as Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially files paperwork
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Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say

Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela's government to develop four large areas near Trinidad and Tobago, in two of the South

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say
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Insider trading in prediction markets is among CFTC priorities, top cop says

The U.S.

Insider trading in prediction markets is among CFTC priorities, top cop says
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Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump

Tesla's first-quarter deliveries are expected to climb nearly 10% from a year-earlier slump, when a major backlash against Elon Musk's far-right political rhetoric weighed heavily

Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump
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US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users
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E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say

Morgan Stanley's E*Trade is in talks with SpaceX to take the lead in selling the rocket maker's shares to everyday U.S. investors in its

E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say
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Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval

Eli Lilly on Wednesday became the second company to gain approval for a weight-loss pill, as the multibillion-dollar market shifts toward more convenient oral therapies.

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval
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Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
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McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes

McCormick's merger with Unilever's food business to create a $65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich,

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes
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'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support
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EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

The European Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday asked Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers to allow an investigation into their role in a farm aid fraud scandal which has

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud
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US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply

Oil tanker availability along the U.S.

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply
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Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion

Intel said it would spend $14.2 billion to buy back the 49% stake it had sold to Apollo Global Management in its Ireland manufacturing facility, taking full ownership of the plant

Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion
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Cleveland Fed data shows war impacting headline inflation data

By Michael S.

Cleveland Fed data shows war impacting headline inflation data
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'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised to release 30 movies a year between Paramount and Warner Bros

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
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US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices

U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S.

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
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Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend

New registrations of Tesla cars tripled in France during March to just shy of a two-year-old record high, and more than

Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend
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California, states seek $10.3 million for helping block Kroger-Albertsons merger  

California and a group of states are seeking $10.3 million in fees and costs for helping block the Kroger-Albertsons merger, a bid that would refill the state's

California, states seek $10.3 million for helping block Kroger-Albertsons merger  
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SpaceX will host analyst day on April 21, source says

Rocket company SpaceX will host an analyst day on April 21, and will offer analysts a visit to its "Macrohard" xAI datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee two

SpaceX will host analyst day on April 21, source says
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From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process

Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially filed for what could be a record-breaking U.S. listing, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, spotlighting

From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process
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SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI

SpaceX is gearing up for a stock market debut that could value it at more than $1.75 trillion, as the Elon Musk-led company reaches for the stars in what could be the

SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI
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The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for its hotly anticipated U.S. initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, taking space

The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO
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SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

The global IPO market has needed a win for years and Elon Musk's SpaceX could be the breakthrough.

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs
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SpaceX IPO buzz lifts aerospace shares on spillover bets

Shares of aerospace companies jumped on Wednesday as mounting anticipation of a blockbuster IPO from Elon Musk's SpaceX stirred hopes that the industry could see a renewed wave of

SpaceX IPO buzz lifts aerospace shares on spillover bets
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Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push

Investment manager Franklin Templeton said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire cryptocurrency investment unit 250 Digital, spun out of venture firm CoinFund, as it steps up its

Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces

ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
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US financial advisors brace for growing array of risks in second quarter

Investment advisors say a buildup of problems is weighing on clients, who are entering the second quarter of the year struggling with

US financial advisors brace for growing array of risks in second quarter
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IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
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SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project
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Fed's Musalem sees no imminent need to change monetary policy stance

St.

Fed's Musalem sees no imminent need to change monetary policy stance
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US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says

The interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan jumped last week to its highest level since August, as rising oil prices fueled inflation fears and drove up

US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says
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Unilever CEO Fernandez returns to his roots with health and beauty makeover

As a senior Unilever executive in Brazil some 15 years ago, Fernando Fernandez made a bold gamble on hair care and

Unilever CEO Fernandez returns to his roots with health and beauty makeover
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Bank of England's Bailey says investors should not count on UK rate hikes

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday that markets were still getting ahead of themselves by pricing in interest rate

Bank of England's Bailey says investors should not count on UK rate hikes
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Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions

The Bank of Canada's governing council has agreed it will have to rely on its own judgment more than usual on rate decisions, given

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions
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US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending

U.S. retail sales increased by the most in seven months in February as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and temperatures warmed up, but surging

US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending
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Europe's STOXX 600 jumps over 2% on Middle East de-escalation hopes

European stocks extended their rally on Wednesday, with the STOXX 600 notching its biggest three-day advance in nearly a year after

Europe's STOXX 600 jumps over 2% on Middle East de-escalation hopes
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Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court
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Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules

Global automakers plan billions of dollars in new U.S. investments to boost production and avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs, but

Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules
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Trading Day: April fool of hope

Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S.

Trading Day: April fool of hope
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SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on

SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions
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World shares rally, oil prices fall on war de-escalation hopes

Global stocks rallied and oil futures retreated on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran war.

World shares rally, oil prices fall on war de-escalation hopes
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Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply

Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply, the three companies said on Tuesday.

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
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US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations

The U.S.

US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations
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Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
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Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

Nike's months-long turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill faces fresh pressure as the Middle East conflict adds to the sportswear maker's

Nike's turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Hasbro investigates cybersecurity incident, takes some systems offline

Toymaker Hasbro said on Wednesday it was investigating a cybersecurity incident after identifying unauthorized access to its network on March 28, with help from third-party

Hasbro investigates cybersecurity incident, takes some systems offline
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Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez's administration is getting ready to take over the boards of state oil firm

Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say
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Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
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Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN

Bahrain's effort to secure a U.N. resolution to authorise "all necessary means" to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN
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A New York vintner raids U.S. wine cellars to skirt Trump's tariffs

New York wine retailer Chris Leon has a novel strategy to avoid the steep tariffs that have been slapped on imported wines from

A New York vintner raids U.S. wine cellars to skirt Trump's tariffs
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US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says

The Republican-controlled U.S.

US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says
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Related Digital nears $16 billion financing for Oracle data center, source says

Data center developer Related Digital is closing in on $16 billion of financing for an Oracle data center in Michigan, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. 

Related Digital nears $16 billion financing for Oracle data center, source says
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Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise

The dollar fell against major currencies including the Swiss franc and euro for the second straight session on Wednesday amid growing signs of a possible

Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise
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Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say

Colombia faces mounting uncertainty after the government's decision to withdraw from the central bank's board cast doubt on future decisions following a

Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say
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Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports
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Iran war knocks UK business confidence, survey shows

British business confidence has fallen as the Iran war exacerbates worries among employers about costs, according to a survey of accountants that chimed with similar

Iran war knocks UK business confidence, survey shows
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Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war

Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with strong gains in Alphabet and other heavyweights, after U.S.

Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war
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KKR caps redemptions at one of its private credit funds

KKR's non-traded business development company, KKR FS Income Trust, limited redemptions after requests for withdrawals surged, according to a letter to shareholders.

KKR caps redemptions at one of its private credit funds
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Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle
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GM, Toyota report lower quarterly sales in US amid affordability concerns

Top automakers General Motors and Toyota reported lower first-quarter sales in the U.S. on Wednesday, as economic uncertainty, high borrowing costs

GM, Toyota report lower quarterly sales in US amid affordability concerns
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Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk

The U.S.

Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk
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Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training

A delay in approving Taiwan's budget this year threatens T$78 billion ($2.44 billion) in weapons procurement, maintenance and training, a senior defence ministry official

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training
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Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure

Australia will provide up to A$1 billion ($693 million) in interest-free loans to critical businesses, including transport operators and fertiliser producers,

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure
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Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
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Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war

U.S.

Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war
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Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar

The halting of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz has left the Dubai Middle East benchmark, the price used to

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar
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Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says

Vietnam is forecast to remain Asia's fastest-growing nation after India through 2028, supported by exports and infrastructure investments, although heavy public spending may

Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says
Economy|Health|Political|World

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons
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South Korea March inflation undershoots forecasts but risks skewed higher

South Korea's inflation picked up less than expected in March as the government capped fuel prices, but policymakers and economists warned that risks remain

South Korea March inflation undershoots forecasts but risks skewed higher
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian job vacancies rise 2.7% in February quarter

Job vacancies in Australia rebounded to their highest in more than a year in the February quarter, data showed on Thursday, led by gains in the construction, retail and

Australian job vacancies rise 2.7% in February quarter
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Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee

The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping the U.S. government's 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee
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Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
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Bahamas heads for early election on May 12

Voters will head to the polls in the Bahamas for an early election on May 12, the prime minister said on Wednesday, as the Caribbean nation battles affordability

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12
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US Treasury to meet with insurance regulators to discuss private credit markets

The U.S.

US Treasury to meet with insurance regulators to discuss private credit markets
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AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams — but also in combatting it

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
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Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'

A year on from U.S.

Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'
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Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says

Myanmar's parliament will hold a bicameral vote to elect a president on Friday, house speaker Aung Lin Dwe said on Thursday, with the country's former military chief and junta

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says
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Prime-time disappointment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a 19 minute prime-time address, U.S.

Prime-time disappointment
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Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

U.S.

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
Economy|US|World

Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran

President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on

Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran
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India central bank's fresh FX curbs trap banks in trades once seen low risk

Indian banks are set to face heightened uncertainty on Thursday after the central bank's curbs on corporate activity made it costlier for

India central bank's fresh FX curbs trap banks in trades once seen low risk
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
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Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion

The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion
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From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
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Swiss inflation hits one-year high as fuel prices rise

Swiss inflation rose to its highest level in a year in March, government data showed on Thursday, albeit less than expected, as the country absorbed higher

Swiss inflation hits one-year high as fuel prices rise
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India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March as the war in the Middle East stoked uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and dented

India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil, PMI shows
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China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review

The Chinese government supports companies with transnational operations and technology cooperation deals according to needs and the law, commerce ministry spokesperson He

China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review
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BOJ may be overlooking real risk from Iran war, says ex-central bank official

Japan's economy may face supply shocks and slumping demand from the Iran war, a risk the central bank may be overlooking by focusing on inflationary

BOJ may be overlooking real risk from Iran war, says ex-central bank official
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Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump

Hong Kong's Grade-A office market in the city's financial core is finally hitting a floor after nearly seven years of decline, buoyed by a roaring capital

Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump
Business|Economy|World

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control

The U.S. on Wednesday removed sanctions against Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department website, less than three months after

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control
Economy|World

South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17 billion extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged parliament to promptly pass a 26.2 trillion won ($17.3 billion) supplementary budget to shore up the economy amid "the

South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17 billion extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis
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A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Global central banks mostly on hold as war muddies economic outlook

Major central banks pointed to uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East as they largely kept interest rates steady in March,

Global central banks mostly on hold as war muddies economic outlook
Australia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
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Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn

Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp

Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge

Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season, as surging

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
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Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink, FT reports

Amazon is in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalstar as it ramps up efforts to build its own low-earth-orbit satellite business to rival SpaceX's Starlink, the Financial

Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink, FT reports
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On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S.

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock
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Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a second consecutive quarter, holding up despite intensifying competition as the U.S. automaker broadened its focus

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter
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UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows

British companies expect to raise prices more quickly in the coming 12 months as they respond to a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, cut jobs and

UK firms report biggest jump in price expectations in nearly two years, BoE survey shows
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Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures
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QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC _ which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
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Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis
Economy|Political|World

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

By Nolan D.

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
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Gucci-owner’s new strategy looks half dressed

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.)

Gucci-owner’s new strategy looks half dressed
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Japan views private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil

Japan's financial regulator sees private credit as a potential key pillar of its new strategy to meet rising corporate funding demand

Japan views private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market turmoil
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Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push

Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint

Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push
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IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock
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ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says

The European Central Bank cannot take an April 30 interest rate hike off the table just yet, even if energy prices are not far from the baseline

ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says
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Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
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Israel's El Al to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787s for $1.5 billion

El Al Israel Airlines said on Thursday it would buy up to 12 more 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing in a deal worth $1.5 billion, taking advantage of

Israel's El Al to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787s for $1.5 billion
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U.S. Bancorp profit jumps on interest income, fee revenue boost

U.S. Bancorp reported a 13.6% jump in first-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by higher interest income and fee revenue.

U.S. Bancorp profit jumps on interest income, fee revenue boost
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Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees

Boeing is hiring around 100 to 140 factory workers a week, the highest pace since 2024, as the U.S. jetmaker replaces retirees and

Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees
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US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks

The United States will likely approve pending weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks, a bipartisan group of senators assured Taiwanese lawmakers in

US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks
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Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery

Investors pressed Mercedes-Benz on its recovery plans for China on Thursday, warning that a luxury-focused strategy could hurt the German

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery
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South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case
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Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces

The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces
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European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors

European blue-chip companies are set to deliver meagre profit growth in the first quarter, the latest forecasts showed on Thursday, though energy majors are

European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors
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Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed
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Russia looks for a way out of its sharpest economic contraction in three years

Russia's top officials have outlined numerous proposals to President Vladimir Putin on how to kick-start the war

Russia looks for a way out of its sharpest economic contraction in three years
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IMF urges Japan to raise rates, keep fiscal stimulus targeted

Japan should gradually raise interest rates and keep any fiscal stimulus targeted given robust domestic demand and steady wage gains, a senior

IMF urges Japan to raise rates, keep fiscal stimulus targeted
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ECB is good starting position to deal with inflation shock, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank entered the current inflation shock in a strong position as the bloc managed to resolve many of its economic and financial imbalances over

ECB is good starting position to deal with inflation shock, Schnabel says
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LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future

LIV Golf season continues as planned for now, but questions remain over funding future
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Wall Street indexes open higher as Mideast diplomacy hopes, earnings lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday on rising hopes that the worst of the Middle East conflict had passed, while a wave of solid earnings allayed concerns about

Wall Street indexes open higher as Mideast diplomacy hopes, earnings lift sentiment
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US manufacturing output dips in March

U.S. factory production unexpectedly fell in March after two straight months of solid gains, weighed down by decreases in the output of motor vehicles and a range of

US manufacturing output dips in March
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TPG invests $100 million in student mobility company Zum

Private equity firm TPG has made a $100 million investment in Zum, in a deal that values the student transportation company at around $1.7 billion

TPG invests $100 million in student mobility company Zum
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Starlink user growth accelerates as SpaceX eyes public market debut, report says

Starlink, the satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is seeing a surge in global user growth and app downloads, market research firm Apptopia said in a report,

Starlink user growth accelerates as SpaceX eyes public market debut, report says
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Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit, set to launch spot crypto trading

Brokerage Charles Schwab on Thursday posted record first-quarter profit on the back of robust client growth and trading activity and said it would roll out spot crypto trading in

Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit, set to launch spot crypto trading
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AmEx to buy Altman-backed Hyper in push for AI-powered expense tools

Credit card giant American Express said on Thursday it would buy Hyper, an artificial intelligence-focused expense management startup backed by OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman.

AmEx to buy Altman-backed Hyper in push for AI-powered expense tools
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Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs
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German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says

The German government has halved its growth forecast for 2026 and has also cut its growth prediction for 2027, while raising its inflation projections, a

German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says
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IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed

The International Monetary Fund has held positive discussions with Senegal this week on a potential new loan program, but more time and analysis are needed to come up

IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed
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Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil

Brazil's new tax on dividends has raised only a fraction of the revenue expected this year, according to unpublished tax data reviewed by Reuters,

Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil
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Gucci can no longer treat China like a 'trash bin', Kering CEO says

Kering's biggest brand Gucci must rebuild its position in China after years of complacency when it treated the market as a place for easy growth

Gucci can no longer treat China like a 'trash bin', Kering CEO says
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US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is just an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire and U.S. forces are ready to strike

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered
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Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it would increase the prices of its virtual reality headsets from April 19 in the United States due to rising costs of memory chips.

Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs
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Calm judgment will prevail over haste at ECB, Rehn says

The European Central Bank still has a chance to look past the current inflation shock and calm judgment must prevail over haste, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn

Calm judgment will prevail over haste at ECB, Rehn says
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Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 

A day after footwear maker Allbirds rose 582% on its plan to "pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure," social media firm Myseum was up 146% early on

Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 
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US dollar gains on technical rally; US-Iran peace hopes cap safe-haven demand

The U.S. dollar climbed against major currencies on Thursday, retracing some of its recent losses on a technical recovery, as investors

US dollar gains on technical rally; US-Iran peace hopes cap safe-haven demand
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Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall

Abbott cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday due to an impact from its $23 billion acquisition of cancer test maker Exact Sciences,

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall
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CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike

More than 500 CVS Health drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution center have voted to authorize a

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike