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France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says

France is at risk of missing its deficit-reduction target this year as the growth outlook deteriorates and may need to take additional savings measures, Finance Minister

France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says
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Fresh foods boost Amazon Now demand in Brazil, executive says

Fresh food offerings have helped boost demand for Amazon's new 15-minute quick-delivery service in Brazil, prompting the company to increase its range of

Fresh foods boost Amazon Now demand in Brazil, executive says
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AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down and dragged Wall Street lower

AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide
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UK will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts

Britain will need extra tax rises or spending cuts equivalent to the entire education budget early next decade to prevent government debt

UK will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts
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France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election

France's rising borrowing costs are fuelling concern among investors and economists that its €3.5 trillion public debt could spiral higher just as political

France's debt burden at risk of snowballing ahead of 2027 election
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Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister

President Maia Sandu on Tuesday named Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, a

Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister
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Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan

Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain's defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence

Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
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Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term

Kazakhstan's constitutional court said on Tuesday that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek a new term at the helm of the

Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term
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NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

France and Britain will outline plans for a multinational maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz at talks between NATO and Gulf Arab foreign

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs
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Canada's trade surplus in May jumps to a four-year high as US exports surge

Canada's trade surplus widened to a four-year high in May, with exports rising for the fourth consecutive month, as goods shipped to the United States

Canada's trade surplus in May jumps to a four-year high as US exports surge
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Canada's Ivey PMI falls to three-month low in June

Canadian economic activity expanded at a slower pace in June as measures of employment and prices fell, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on

Canada's Ivey PMI falls to three-month low in June
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Nasdaq falls at open as DeepSeek's AI chip push rattles markets

The Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday amid declining chip stocks, with investors questioning the momentum of the AI-led rally despite Samsung's strong earnings, while a report on

Nasdaq falls at open as DeepSeek's AI chip push rattles markets
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Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s

U.S.

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
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Fed's Williams tells Fox Business he's more sanguine on inflation due to energy price retreat

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams tells Fox Business he's more sanguine on inflation due to energy price retreat
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Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it signed a deal with retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners for a strategic partnership

Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US
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Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say
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BlackRock to launch Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invesco's dominance as AI rally boosts demand

BlackRock said on Tuesday it would launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the technology-heavy Nasdaq-100 index, as it seeks to tap surging investor demand for exposure to the AI-

BlackRock to launch Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invesco's dominance as AI rally boosts demand
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Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the country’s competition regulator to investigate major technology companies over alleged anti-competitive

Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use
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BOJ dissenter Asada needs demand-driven inflation before backing rate hike

Bank of Japan board member Toichiro Asada said he must see signs of demand-driven inflation before supporting interest rate rises, but

BOJ dissenter Asada needs demand-driven inflation before backing rate hike
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Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say

Omsk oil refinery, Russia's largest, has halted operations following a Ukrainian drone attack, two industry sources said on Tuesday.

Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say
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Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing

Economist Jim O'Neill urged Britain's next leader to be bolder on investment borrowing, saying fiscal credibility cannot be judged by a single rulebook.

Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing
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US consumers' near-term inflation expectations rise in June, New York Fed says

By Michael S.

US consumers' near-term inflation expectations rise in June, New York Fed says
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Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show

Five NATO members are projected to meet the alliance's goal of spending 3.5% of gross domestic product on core defence already in 2026, according to updated NATO data

Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show
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Hedge funds record best first-half performance in 13 years, sources say

Global hedge funds delivered their strongest first-half performance since 2013, data from hedge fund data firm PivotalPath showed, as healthcare, tech and

Hedge funds record best first-half performance in 13 years, sources say
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Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The weight-loss drug market is booming, with biotech firms racing to capture a slice of a fast-growing sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up
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Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial

Meta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and

Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial
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Tech companies tap debt, equity to fund AI and cloud expansion

The world's largest technology companies are tapping debt markets and raising equity to bolster AI infrastructure, marking a shift for Silicon Valley firms that typically relied on

Tech companies tap debt, equity to fund AI and cloud expansion
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Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear eyes up to $3.55 billion valuation in US IPO

Standard Nuclear is targeting a valuation of up to $3.55 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as investors increasingly favor energy companies on expectations of rising

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear eyes up to $3.55 billion valuation in US IPO
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World must close $4 trillion annual funding gap to reach development goals, UN says

Countries around the world must take decisive action to close a $4 trillion annual financing gap to ensure that sustainable development targets set just

World must close $4 trillion annual funding gap to reach development goals, UN says
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Pay gap between top and lowest Swiss earners has grown, study finds

The gap between high earners and low-paid workers in Switzerland has increased over the last decade, a trade union study published on Tuesday found.

Pay gap between top and lowest Swiss earners has grown, study finds
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Brazil's 2026 auto sales seen at highest since 2014, auto association says

Brazilian auto sales this year are expected to reach the highest level since 2014, automakers association Anfavea said on Tuesday, while also increasing production

Brazil's 2026 auto sales seen at highest since 2014, auto association says
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NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag

Fiat launched sales in the United States of Topolino, its two-seat, fully electric compact car, with a price starting from $13,995 and a range of up to 46 miles (74 km), the

Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag
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Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months

The leader of a pro-Russian Armenian opposition party was placed in pre-trial detention for two months on Tuesday after being detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud and money

Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months
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US airlines fuel bills rose by $3 billion in May

Fuel costs for U.S. airlines jumped 85% in May to nearly $6.7 billion as the Middle East conflict drove ‌up prices, the U.S.

US airlines fuel bills rose by $3 billion in May
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US May trade deficit widens as capital goods imports hit record high

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as imports of capital goods surged to a record high, suggesting that trade remained a drag on gross

US May trade deficit widens as capital goods imports hit record high
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Oil spikes, Wall Street drops as US-Iran tensions rebuild

Oil prices spiked late on Tuesday on renewed fears that a tenuous peace between the U.S. and Iran was faltering, while U.S. stocks fell, led by

Oil spikes, Wall Street drops as US-Iran tensions rebuild
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AI startup CEO pleaded guilty in US to trading on insider tips from lawyers

The founder and chief executive of an AI startup secretly pleaded guilty last year to participating in a vast scheme in which attorneys at major law firms

AI startup CEO pleaded guilty in US to trading on insider tips from lawyers
Business|Economy|Environment

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

For years, electricity costs for the Belden Brick Company in Sugarcreek, Ohio, had been relatively stable.

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories
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Nasdaq sinks as AI worries hit chipmakers

The Nasdaq ended sharply lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in Micron Technology and other chipmakers due to mounting doubts about the

Nasdaq sinks as AI worries hit chipmakers
Economy|Sports|World

Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century

The U.S. men's national soccer team remains stagnant despite growth in American soccer

Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
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NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
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Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious

Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk’s rocket market appear to be earthbound

Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious
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US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers

America’s biggest airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding more luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers

US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers
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Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme

The former mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and a former City Council president have pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme

Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme
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Homeowner says 'up and up' insurance costs totaling $9K may force her to sell home

Homeowner says 'up and up' insurance costs totaling $9K may force her to sell home

Homeowner says 'up and up' insurance costs totaling $9K may force her to sell home
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Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues

Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues

Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues
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AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

A new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for Israel, after decades of bipartisan backing

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
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Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Kazakhstan’s top court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another seven years in office after a referendum on the constitution reset term limits for the office

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term
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Dramatic video shows roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy rain

Dramatic video shows roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy rain

Dramatic video shows roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy rain
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Veteran-owned tree service helps neighbors clean up after severe storms

Veteran-owned tree service helps neighbors clean up after severe storms

Veteran-owned tree service helps neighbors clean up after severe storms
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Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds
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When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways

When companies are hit by activists, managers of competitors may fear that their company’s reputation would suffer if their turn comes next.

When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways
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Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions
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Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group

Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?

Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group
Business|Economy|Finance|Opinion|Science|Technology

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq 100. Here’s what to know

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq 100. Here’s what to know

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq 100. Here’s what to know
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AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind

AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind

AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind
Asia|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore

Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 149 kph (93 mph) overturned cars and ripped

Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
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European shares slip as global tech retreat weighs

European shares slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by a global selloff in tech stocks, while investors monitored the NATO

European shares slip as global tech retreat weighs
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German industrial output rises more than expected in May

German industrial production rose more than expected in May, driven by a strong increase in automotive production.

German industrial output rises more than expected in May
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Samsung boom, market gloom

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Satoshi Sugiyama.

Samsung boom, market gloom
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Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low

Japan's government on Tuesday pushed back against market views it was watering down its commitment to fiscal reform and pressuring the

Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low
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Samsung flags 19-fold jump in profit, but shares slump on jitters AI boom may stall

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit, surpassing its combined earnings over

Samsung flags 19-fold jump in profit, but shares slump on jitters AI boom may stall
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Dollar edges higher after data as yen holds near 40-year low

The dollar rose modestly on Tuesday following consecutive sessions of slight declines while the yen held near a four-decade low, as investors

Dollar edges higher after data as yen holds near 40-year low
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The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed
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Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin

In Venezuela, a devastating earthquake on June 24 has left about 17,000 people homeless

Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
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China smartphone sales drop 13% during 618 festival as memory costs limit discounts

Smartphone sales in China fell 13% year-on-year during the month-long 618 shopping festival, as brands raised prices to offset higher memory

China smartphone sales drop 13% during 618 festival as memory costs limit discounts
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Oil gains after vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the

Oil gains after vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz
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Indonesia, India sign agriculture, critical minerals and missile deals

Indonesia and India on Tuesday signed a raft of deals on critical minerals, agriculture and defence, including for the BrahMos cruise

Indonesia, India sign agriculture, critical minerals and missile deals
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Australian shares little changed as gold miners, consumer stocks drag

Australian shares were little changed on Tuesday as losses in gold, mining and consumer stocks countered gains in banks and tech stocks, while software heavyweight WiseTech Global

Australian shares little changed as gold miners, consumer stocks drag
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Australia's WiseTech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair

Australia's WiseTech Global said on Tuesday that co-founder Richard White would step down as executive chair, effective immediately, while Raelene Murphy had been appointed

Australia's WiseTech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair
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China breaks step with global markets, and investors buy in

Investor thinking on Chinese assets is changing, as steady returns through the turbulence of the Iran war and AI frenzy show

China breaks step with global markets, and investors buy in
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Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east
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Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

An islandwide blackout has hit Cuba as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
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Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed

A shortage of critical

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed
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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities said on Monday, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
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Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation

Japan's real wages rose 1.4% in May from a year earlier to mark a fifth month of increases, although the growth rate slowed amid re-accelerating consumer inflation,

Japan real wages up for 5th month in May, slower due to inflation
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Fiserv exploring sale of debit card network to big US banks, source says

Payments firm Fiserv has held talks with U.S. banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America to sell its payments infrastructure business that handles debit card transactions, a

Fiserv exploring sale of debit card network to big US banks, source says
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Walmart is lowering prices on summer BBQ items. Trump says it’s because of him

Walmart is lowering prices on summer BBQ items. Trump says it’s because of him

Walmart is lowering prices on summer BBQ items. Trump says it’s because of him
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Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts
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China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system

Bao Zhang began driving for a Chinese ride-hailing app this year after losing his job as a software tester and says the weak job market gives him little hope of returning

China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system
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Walmart rolls back barbecue staple prices after Trump says retailer acted at his request

Walmart said on Monday it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, including meat, chips, and soda, following a Truth Social post from President Donald

Walmart rolls back barbecue staple prices after Trump says retailer acted at his request
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Democratic AGs oppose Trump plan to impose tariffs on forced labor concerns

A group of 22 Democratic state attorneys general on Monday opposed the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on 59

Democratic AGs oppose Trump plan to impose tariffs on forced labor concerns
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Rivian's shares fall after public offering plan overshadows upbeat revenue forecast

Shares of Rivian slipped 9% in extended trading on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker launched an offer to sell 75 million shares, even as it

Rivian's shares fall after public offering plan overshadows upbeat revenue forecast
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US makes available $281 million in grants for addiction and mental health programs

The U.S.

US makes available $281 million in grants for addiction and mental health programs
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Wall Street regulator should stick to quarterly reports, investor groups say

The investment industry is urging Wall Street's top regulator to stick to its current practice of requiring quarterly reporting from publicly traded companies, according

Wall Street regulator should stick to quarterly reports, investor groups say
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Ex-civil rights agency commissioner fired by Trump drops lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court ruling

A former Democratic commissioner of one of the country’s top civil rights agencies has dropped a lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump

Ex-civil rights agency commissioner fired by Trump drops lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Business|Economy

Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration's role

President Donald Trump is claiming credit for Walmart's recent price cuts, though the retailer's statement doesn't mention his administration's involvement

Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration's role
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US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing

U.S. prosecutors are setting the stage for seeking leniency at next week's sentencing for a Turkish-Iranian businessman who provided key testimony at a corruption trial nearly a decade ago related to sanctions against Iran

US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing
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Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
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Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift some truck production from Mexico

Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United States from

Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift some truck production from Mexico
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BRICS alternatives to dollar no longer a 'fantasy,' economist O'Neill says

A quarter of a century since he spotted the growing clout of emerging-market countries, the economist who coined the BRIC acronym said those countries

BRICS alternatives to dollar no longer a 'fantasy,' economist O'Neill says
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Trading Day: Chips bounce back, oil eases

Wall Street advanced on Monday as a rebound in semiconductors put the Nasdaq on top.

Trading Day: Chips bounce back, oil eases
Business|Economy|Health

Vertex to buy Crinetics for $10 billion in rare-diseases push

Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for a total equity value of about $10 billion, the companies said on Monday, adding treatments for rare

Vertex to buy Crinetics for $10 billion in rare-diseases push
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba begins to restore power to Havana following nationwide blackout

Cuba began to slowly restore power on Monday after the country's national electric grid collapsed earlier in the day, the latest blow to

Cuba begins to restore power to Havana following nationwide blackout
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Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record

A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market

Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record
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More than 373,000 US customers without power due to extreme weather

More than 373,000 homes and businesses were without power as of Monday due to extreme weather conditions across several areas of the United States, according to data from

More than 373,000 US customers without power due to extreme weather
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Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan

Britain, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland are making "significant progress" on the Multilateral Defence Mechanism planned by the four nations and aim to establish it by

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan
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Europe's central banks may come under political pressure, Panetta says

Central banks in Europe could come under growing pressure from governments facing rising demands for pension spending and industrial support, European Central Bank

Europe's central banks may come under political pressure, Panetta says
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ECB's Schnabel says Iran shock is not over

The euro zone's economy is not back to its state before the Iran war despite a drop in oil prices, as core inflation remains strong and price pressures continue, European

ECB's Schnabel says Iran shock is not over
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close sharply higher as Broadcom rallies

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Monday, with Broadcom and other chip stocks rallying as investors bought shares in companies

S&P 500, Nasdaq close sharply higher as Broadcom rallies
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Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves

The Bank of Israel cut short‑term interest rates for a second straight meeting on

Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves
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WEF founder Schwab seeks return to forum through advisory role, WSJ reports

The World Economic Forum's founder, Klaus Schwab, has plotted a return to the organisation through an advisory role that would give him a say in appointing its future leadership,

WEF founder Schwab seeks return to forum through advisory role, WSJ reports
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Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding
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MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth

The CEO of Japan's largest banking group warned that sustained inflation driven by a depreciating yen could hit consumer sentiment and the

MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth
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Fed's Waller: Forward guidance 'valuable,' though not at all moments

Forward guidance can be a "valuable tool" that speeds the impact of monetary policy under the right circumstances, though it can be a problem when used

Fed's Waller: Forward guidance 'valuable,' though not at all moments
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As far right eyes Elysee, French centrists pledge growth-friendly budget restraint

Leading centrist presidential hopefuls are promising corporate France they can tame the public finances without

As far right eyes Elysee, French centrists pledge growth-friendly budget restraint
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As Khamenei mourners fill Iran's streets, discontent still simmers

Iran's theocratic rulers are mobilising mass crowds of the revolutionary faithful on the streets of Tehran, but behind the display of

As Khamenei mourners fill Iran's streets, discontent still simmers
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Oil prices settle at pre-Iran war levels as crude output grows

Oil prices settled around pre-Iran war levels on Monday as Saudi Arabia slashed its official selling prices, OPEC+ approved another production target

Oil prices settle at pre-Iran war levels as crude output grows
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Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job'

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job,"

Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job'
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Senegal's Faye plans to form his own political party

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is planning to set up his own political party, a coalition supporting him said, the latest evidence of a durable split with his

Senegal's Faye plans to form his own political party
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Elon Musk's bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge

A federal judge on Monday rejected Elon Musk's bid to void a jury verdict finding that the world's richest person defrauded Twitter investors by trying to drive

Elon Musk's bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge
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Waller says risks in US tilted towards high inflation

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday that high inflation is the chief risk facing the Fed given a labor market that remains stable.

Waller says risks in US tilted towards high inflation
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Stocks surge on chip news, oil holds at pre-war levels

Wall Street surged on Monday and oil prices settled around pre-Iran war levels, as investors eyed new developments in the AI and chipmaker sector ahead

Stocks surge on chip news, oil holds at pre-war levels
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Thousands still without power after damaging weekend storms hit Oklahoma

Thousands still without power after damaging weekend storms hit Oklahoma

Thousands still without power after damaging weekend storms hit Oklahoma
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a 'reset' of its gaming division

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a 'reset' of its gaming division
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Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced

Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced

Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced
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Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox

Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox

Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox
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US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction

U.S. services sector activity dipped in June as some of the boost from businesses rushing to place orders amid the Middle East war ebbed, but employment rebounded after

US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction
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Argentina to tap multilateral loans, privatizations to meet debt payments

Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Monday the government expects to meet debt payments through 2027 with multilateral loans, privatizations

Argentina to tap multilateral loans, privatizations to meet debt payments
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Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​

With a nearly empty tank, Daria's car kept stalling as it inched forward in a long line at a filling station in Russia's Leningrad region which surrounds St Petersburg.

Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​
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Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI

Microsoft said on Monday it is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, joining

Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI
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Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits

President Donald Trump said on Monday the government had deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 "Trump Accounts," a program

Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits
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Dollar steadies, keeps yen pinned near 40-year lows

The Japanese yen struggled near four-decade lows on Monday, raising the risk of official intervention, while the dollar steadied after last week's soft jobs

Dollar steadies, keeps yen pinned near 40-year lows
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Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia, on Monday in what would be one of Ukraine's longest-range attacks of the war, Kyiv's military said on

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet
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Tencent unit raises $1.5 billion from Kuaishou share sale, term sheet shows

Tencent Mobility, a unit of Tencent Holdings, has raised about $1.5 billion by selling shares in Chinese short-video company

Tencent unit raises $1.5 billion from Kuaishou share sale, term sheet shows
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Canadian firms' inflation outlook eased after Iran ceasefire, BoC survey finds

(Corrects paragraph 2 to show next rate decision is next week, not in three weeks; corrects paragraph 8 to show figure was higher, not lower) By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, July 6 (

Canadian firms' inflation outlook eased after Iran ceasefire, BoC survey finds
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NY Fed says supply chain pressures eased in June

Global supply chain pressures eased in June, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday, as the impact of the Middle East war began to fade.

NY Fed says supply chain pressures eased in June
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German cabinet approves 2027 draft budget, hikes defence, investment spending

Germany's cabinet approved the first draft of the 2027 budget on Monday, ramping up investment and defence spending to shield its sluggish economy from war

German cabinet approves 2027 draft budget, hikes defence, investment spending
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Broadcom secures role as key Apple supplier with chip deal through 2031

Broadcom said on Monday it will expand its partnership with Apple through 2031 to develop and supply custom chips, cementing the chipmaker's role

Broadcom secures role as key Apple supplier with chip deal through 2031
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Trump Accounts are now live. Here’s what you need to know

Trump Accounts are now live. Here’s what you need to know

Trump Accounts are now live. Here’s what you need to know
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Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

President Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office

Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded that member states present clear plans to meet defense spending targets at their annual summit

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
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Goldman Sachs hires Google's Evan Kotsovinos as partner, division engineering head

Goldman Sachs said on Monday that Evan Kotsovinos has joined the banking giant from Google as a partner and head of asset and wealth management engineering.

Goldman Sachs hires Google's Evan Kotsovinos as partner, division engineering head
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War threatens Russian banking crisis, European intelligence report says

Russia risks an "explosive" banking crisis because lenders are shouldering much of the burden of the country's war economy, a European state intelligence report seen

War threatens Russian banking crisis, European intelligence report says
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Solstice buys Element Solutions in $14.5 billion deal, sharpens focus on AI market

Honeywell spinoff Solstice Advanced Materials said it will buy peer specialty chemical company Element Solutions in a $14.5 billion deal, as it seeks to capitalize on

Solstice buys Element Solutions in $14.5 billion deal, sharpens focus on AI market
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Renault making higher profits on compact electric models than Megane, says CEO

Renault Group is achieving better margins on its compact electric R5 than larger models like the Megane or Scenic, CEO Francois Provost told French business daily Les Echos

Renault making higher profits on compact electric models than Megane, says CEO
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Armenia hopes it can resolve 'problematic issues' with Russia, PM Pashinyan says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday that he hoped the South Caucasus country could mend its relationship with Russia and resolve certain "problematic

Armenia hopes it can resolve 'problematic issues' with Russia, PM Pashinyan says
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EasyJet shares reveal deal risk as $7.3 billion takeover advances

Shares in easyJet hit four-year highs on Monday after the British budget airline agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion

EasyJet shares reveal deal risk as $7.3 billion takeover advances
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Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Lockheed Martin will buy naval defense company Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent for $3.45 billion, bolstering its portfolio as global demand for military technology

Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion
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Wall St opens higher as chip shares recover

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, extending last week's rally as chip stocks rebounded, while investors looked ahead to central bank minutes and the start of the

Wall St opens higher as chip shares recover
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Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Micron Technology and Ford Motor on Monday signed a ​long-term agreement to secure the supply for memory and storage ‌platforms used in the automaker's next-generation vehicle

Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles
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Canada's services PMI hits four-month low on geopolitical uncertainty

Canada's services economy contracted in June as geopolitical uncertainty and elevated prices dampened demand, S&P Global's Canada services PMI data showed

Canada's services PMI hits four-month low on geopolitical uncertainty
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Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit

Microsoft said on Monday it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, overhauling its Xbox gaming business and divesting up to

Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit
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AI investors may pivot to hyperscalers from chipmakers, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley said the recent weakness in U.S. semiconductor stocks is a sign that the market gains are broadening, with investors likely to turn toward AI "hyperscalers" as well

AI investors may pivot to hyperscalers from chipmakers, Morgan Stanley says
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ITV and Comcast's Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal

Comcast's Sky has agreed to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion), creating a

ITV and Comcast's Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal
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Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal, Pakistani sources say

Pakistan has quietly begun mediating between Libya's rival eastern and western power centres, two Pakistani sources said, in a

Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal, Pakistani sources say
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Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it had summoned Russia's ambassador to protest against what it said was a Russian drone strike on a fuel station belonging to

Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine
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TeraWulf jumps on $19 billion data center lease deal with Anthropic

TeraWulf said on Monday it signed a 20-year lease with Anthropic for data center infrastructure, a deal expected to generate about $19 billion in contracted revenue, sending the

TeraWulf jumps on $19 billion data center lease deal with Anthropic
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Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'

Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'

Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'
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‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: Johnson’s growing crisis over his unruly majority

‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: Johnson’s growing crisis over his unruly majority

‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: Johnson’s growing crisis over his unruly majority
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Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement

What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement
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US back-to-school bargain hunt starts early as higher bills pressure families (July 6)

(Corrects paragraph 6 to say 47% refers to the share of families expecting to spend more than last year, not the percentage increase in spending. Removes the incorrect reference in the first bullet.)

US back-to-school bargain hunt starts early as higher bills pressure families (July 6)
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Hedge funds dumped chip stocks for a fourth week as AI shares sold off

U.S. hedge funds sold tech hardware stocks for a fourth week in a row, according to a client note from Goldman Sachs on Friday, in line with a recent

Hedge funds dumped chip stocks for a fourth week as AI shares sold off
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Volkswagen CEO faces acid test from unions over swingeing job cut plans

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume faces perhaps the biggest test of his leadership this week: persuading the German

Volkswagen CEO faces acid test from unions over swingeing job cut plans
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Financial services AI dangers highlighted by regulator's review

Britain’s financial regulator has been urged to consider regulation of large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini because of their growing

Financial services AI dangers highlighted by regulator's review
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UK's Burnham vows discipline on fiscal rules he may need to bend

Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, promises radical change while sticking to the country's fiscal rules, a strategy that needs

UK's Burnham vows discipline on fiscal rules he may need to bend
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Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route

Shipping groups Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under their Gemini joint network, Maersk said on Monday, hitting shares of both

Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route
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Kremlin says Russia-China naval drills are not a threat to other nations

The Kremlin said that joint naval drills between Russia and China which kicked off on Monday in the waters and airspace off the Chinese city ​of Qingdao were not directed

Kremlin says Russia-China naval drills are not a threat to other nations
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South Korea's SK Hynix launches $28 billion US listing to ride global AI wave

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix on Monday launched a U.S. share sale to raise 43 trillion won ($28.07 billion) and drew indications of interest for up to $7 billion from major

South Korea's SK Hynix launches $28 billion US listing to ride global AI wave
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It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs

Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated – and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.

It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs
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Why only 13% of surplus food gets donated by US supermarkets and other retailers to help hungry people – and how food pantries are trying to gather more

Picking up food more frequently from supermarkets doesn’t close the gap between what’s donated and could be donated, a supply chain scholar explains.

Why only 13% of surplus food gets donated by US supermarkets and other retailers to help hungry people – and how food pantries are trying to gather more
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We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated
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How Cracker Barrel saved itself

How Cracker Barrel saved itself

How Cracker Barrel saved itself
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World absorbs historic Iran war oil supply loss, but depleted stocks bring risks

The world has absorbed with surprising ease the loss of over a billion barrels of oil supply since the Iran war began,

World absorbs historic Iran war oil supply loss, but depleted stocks bring risks
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France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of

France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say
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Growing number of Brazilian companies seek out-of-court debt fixes amid high rates

Markets were rattled earlier this year when sugar and ethanol company Raizen sought Brazil's largest-ever out-of-court debt

Growing number of Brazilian companies seek out-of-court debt fixes amid high rates
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ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once

A renewed Middle East conflict and a U.S. asset sell-off are the two biggest risks to the euro zone, which, if twinned, could tip

ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once
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Euro zone investor morale improves significantly in July, Sentix survey shows

The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone currency area improved significantly more than expected in July, with its third increase in a row bolstered by

Euro zone investor morale improves significantly in July, Sentix survey shows
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From payrolls to profits

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets began the week on a mixed note, with Asian shares

From payrolls to profits
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In race against Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro lobbies Washington to delay Brazil tariff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro plans to urge the Trump administration at a Washington hearing on Monday to delay a

In race against Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro lobbies Washington to delay Brazil tariff
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NATO defence push already strains Europe's budgets

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will insist at this week's alliance summit that member states are keeping their promise to boost defence spending.

NATO defence push already strains Europe's budgets
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Cuba’s hotels sit empty as US pressure campaign drives tourists away

Cuba’s hotels sit empty as US pressure campaign drives tourists away

Cuba’s hotels sit empty as US pressure campaign drives tourists away
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A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes
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Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks
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Airbus informally aims for 900 deliveries after strong June, sources say

Airbus has set an internal goal of exceeding 900 deliveries for the first time this year after handing over 89 jets in June, though it is keeping its official

Airbus informally aims for 900 deliveries after strong June, sources say
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Samsung appliance workers to stage a rally protesting chip workers' wage deal

Workers in Samsung Electronics' smartphone, television and home appliance division will stage a rally on July 16, their union said, to protest the big bonuses the company's

Samsung appliance workers to stage a rally protesting chip workers' wage deal
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German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows

The mood among those financing commercial real estate in Germany plunged in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, after the war in Iran prompted a rise in

German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows
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UK construction downturn eases slightly in June, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector contracted sharply again in June, though the downturn eased slightly from May's six-year low as commercial building weakened less, a business

UK construction downturn eases slightly in June, PMI shows
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European shares retreat after hitting record high; easyJet surges on takeover offer

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index pulled back after hitting a record high on Monday as investors cashed in on gains

European shares retreat after hitting record high; easyJet surges on takeover offer
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Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets

Spain and Portugal are stepping up scrutiny of their soaring property markets amid early signs of overheating, but supervisors are unlikely to intervene

Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets
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Malaysian lawmakers to hold hearing on Lynas-U.S. rare earths deal

A Malaysian parliamentary committee will hold a hearing on July 16 to discuss a $96 million rare earths supply deal signed between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and

Malaysian lawmakers to hold hearing on Lynas-U.S. rare earths deal
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German industrial orders rose more than expected in May

German industrial orders rose more than expected in May, posting a considerable increase even when large-scale orders of aircraft, ships, trains and

German industrial orders rose more than expected in May
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Boeing's new 737 assembly line starts moving in Everett

Boeing plans to begin operating a fourth 737 MAX assembly line on Monday at its Everett, Washington, factory. 

Boeing's new 737 assembly line starts moving in Everett
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Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific

Australia and Fiji have signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific

Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific
Economy|Finance

Bank of England could boost bond demand with leverage rule tweak, banks say

The Bank of England could give Britain's government bond market a boost this week and lower public borrowing costs by more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) a

Bank of England could boost bond demand with leverage rule tweak, banks say
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Samsung to serve chip taster for earnings feast

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Samsung to serve chip taster for earnings feast
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South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday ordered officials to move quickly to get to work on major chip and AI projects announced last week.

South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects
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South Korea's SK Hynix launching $28 billion US listing to ride global AI wave

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix will launch a U.S. listing on Monday to raise about $28 billion, according to regulatory filings, as it capitalises on the global artificial

South Korea's SK Hynix launching $28 billion US listing to ride global AI wave
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia signs major defence alliance with Fiji, seeking to counter China

Australia and Fiji signed a major defence alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked, as China seeks to

Australia signs major defence alliance with Fiji, seeking to counter China
Business|Economy

Australian job ads in June slip 0.2% m/m, ANZ-Indeed data shows

The number of Australian job advertisements dipped slightly in June, private-sector data showed on Monday, suggesting labour demand was only gradually easing amid higher

Australian job ads in June slip 0.2% m/m, ANZ-Indeed data shows
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National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say

Tennessee National Guard members assigned by the Trump administration to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man who authorities say turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit

National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say
Economy

South Korea starts 24-hour trading of dollar-won

South Korea launched its historic 24-hour onshore spot dollar-won trading system on Monday as part of efforts to broaden currency convertibility as it aims to win an upgrade

South Korea starts 24-hour trading of dollar-won
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Record wave of IPO lock-up shares to hit Hong Kong market

Shares in some of Hong Kong's hottest new listings are set to hit the market this week in an unprecedented wave of lock-up expirations, which brokers say could create an

Record wave of IPO lock-up shares to hit Hong Kong market
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EasyJet's flight path from start-up to takeover deal

A £5.50 billion ($7.34 billion) deal for U.S. investment firm Castlelake to acquire British budget airline easyJet, announced on Sunday, would mark a new chapter in the carrier's 31

EasyJet's flight path from start-up to takeover deal
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UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'

Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'
Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung likely to post 18-fold jump in profit on surging AI demand for memory

Samsung Electronics is likely to estimate that its operating profit jumped about 18-fold to another record high from a year earlier in the second quarter, as

Samsung likely to post 18-fold jump in profit on surging AI demand for memory
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Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce on Monday the preferred bidder in a contract to build 12 submarines for Canada's navy, the Globe and Mail reported on

Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says
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Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
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UK budget airline easyJet ready to accept $7.3 billion takeover bid from Castlelake

British budget airline easyJet has agreed in principle to a sweetened takeover bid from U.S. investment firm Castlelake that values the carrier at up to £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion)

UK budget airline easyJet ready to accept $7.3 billion takeover bid from Castlelake
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7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide

A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance are planning to increase their outputs modestly next month

7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Farage referred to standards watchdog after new report of undeclared benefits

The leader of Britain's anti-immigration Reform UK party Nigel Farage was referred to parliament's standards watchdog on Sunday after a report that he failed to declare some

UK's Farage referred to standards watchdog after new report of undeclared benefits
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1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

A Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has killed one person, according to Moscow-installed officials

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?

New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?

New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?
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OPEC+ approves further oil output increase as Hormuz exports start to recover

OPEC+ has agreed a further increase in output targets from August, the group said in a statement on Sunday, adding to

OPEC+ approves further oil output increase as Hormuz exports start to recover
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Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says

Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says

Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says
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Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 39.8% year-on-year rise in second-quarter revenue that beat market forecasts on strong demand

Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal, FT reports

Uber has paused the majority of its planned food delivery expansion in Europe just months after announcing the plans as the ride-sharing company continues to pursue a takeover of

Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal, FT reports
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Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues

Multiple big screens adorn Mexico City's Paseo de Reforma in preparation for Sunday's World Cup last-16

Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues
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Justice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success 

The Justice Department said on Saturday it wants to drop charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani because the case is primarily foreign, hard to

Justice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success 
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Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

Authorities say a weather-related tragedy in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, left three children dead even though they were wearing life jackets

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
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Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer

Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
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Jet fuel prices are dropping but airfares aren’t. Here are 10 reasons to stay home in the US

Jet fuel prices are dropping but airfares aren’t. Here are 10 reasons to stay home in the US

Jet fuel prices are dropping but airfares aren’t. Here are 10 reasons to stay home in the US
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Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature
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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Kyiv ramps up bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
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Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations

After months of fanfare, President Donald Trump's administration will launch its flagship cradle-to-adulthood investment program, Trump Accounts, on Saturday, as the

Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations
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For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion

Here Now Health isn't an AI-based company, but its quick path from an idea in founder Michelle Turner's mind to an operating mental health platform

For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion
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UK's Next plans takeover bid for Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports

British clothing retailer Next is preparing to launch a takeover bid for luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols, Sky News reported on Saturday. 

UK's Next plans takeover bid for Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports
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Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion

Continental said on Saturday it had signed an agreement to sell its ContiTech plastics and rubber business to private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €4 billion ($4.57 billion),

Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion
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Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds him would have to devote as much time to international crises and diplomacy as he did, rejecting suggestions

Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs
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SK Hynix considering 0.5% fee payout in ADR offering, Bloomberg News reports

SK Hynix is considering paying about 0.5% of the proceeds from its U.S. listing  to banks working on the deal, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the

SK Hynix considering 0.5% fee payout in ADR offering, Bloomberg News reports
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Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other

Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
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Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record

U.S. power grid operator PJM, the nation's largest covering much of the East Coast and Midwest, on Friday ordered customers in emergency electricity-reduction

Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record
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Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one in the face of fierce public criticism and efforts by the Venezuelan opposition leader to return from exile

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return
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Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff

Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential runoff election

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff
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Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race

After weeks of protests, fraud accusations and review of contested ballots in a razor-thin race, conservative Keiko Fujimori was

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race
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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
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Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices were little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold
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Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices were little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold
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JPMorgan says weaker demand may cap gold gains near-term, sees rebound in late 2026 and 2027

JPMorgan said on Thursday that softer buying from key demand sectors and gold's renewed sensitivity to real yields

JPMorgan says weaker demand may cap gold gains near-term, sees rebound in late 2026 and 2027
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China's Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa

China's Chery formally took over Nissan's car manufacturing plant in Rosslyn on Friday under a deal that was announced in January, and executives

China's Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa
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Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name

Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name

Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name
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Fiserv, service station operators including BP warn US stores on illegal vapes 

Payments platform Fiserv and service station operators including BP have warned their U.S. partners and store owners not to deal in illegal vapes or risk

Fiserv, service station operators including BP warn US stores on illegal vapes 
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Colombia's Petro discusses anti-drug efforts, sanctions list with Trump

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S.

Colombia's Petro discusses anti-drug efforts, sanctions list with Trump
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Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary

Pope Leo praised the United States' history of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country on Friday, urging in a video

Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary
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A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell

A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
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Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami

Tesla said on Friday its robotaxi was available in Miami, as the electric vehicle maker looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing operations.

Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami
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Americans hit the roads for July 4 despite high gasoline prices

Americans are revving up for the Fourth of July holiday, undeterred by gasoline prices that remain elevated and well above historical levels.

Americans hit the roads for July 4 despite high gasoline prices
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Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
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Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says

(Adds new blog post) Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters.

Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says
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US equity funds draw inflows as tech buying resumes

U.S. equity funds saw renewed inflows in the week to July 1 as easing U.S.-Iran tensions and renewed demand for technology stocks lifted sentiment, though caution ahead of a closely

US equity funds draw inflows as tech buying resumes
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In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push

Germany does not have to shy away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when

In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push
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Global stocks head for best week since May; US jobs data shifts rate outlook

Global stocks headed towards their best weekly performance in two months on Friday after a lukewarm U.S. jobs report dampened

Global stocks head for best week since May; US jobs data shifts rate outlook
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EU Commission proposes five major cross-border defence projects

The European Commission on Friday proposed five large-scale cross-border defence projects, opening the way for them to access EU funds.

EU Commission proposes five major cross-border defence projects
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Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad

Armenia's parliament passed a law on Friday that raises the bar for citizens based abroad to be able to come home and vote, following reported efforts by Moscow

Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad
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Gulf oil exports jump in June on record UAE flows

Gulf oil exports in June jumped more than 3 million barrels from May to exceed 10 million barrels per day as the U.S.

Gulf oil exports jump in June on record UAE flows
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Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it
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'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover
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Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
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Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
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Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans

Argentine President Javier Milei generated both excitement and fear last month when he announced a congressional bill to create “non-

Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans
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As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 

A few minutes' walk from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the nation's founding ideals were debated and declared, another part of the

As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 
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Analysts cut Canadian dollar forecasts as USMCA uncertainty clips rate hike chances: Reuters poll

Canada's dollar will strengthen less than previously expected over the coming year as uncertain negotiations to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (

Analysts cut Canadian dollar forecasts as USMCA uncertainty clips rate hike chances: Reuters poll
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US oil companies see big profit jump, gird for clash over pump prices with Trump

U.S. oil companies are set to report their strongest quarterly profits in years, courting a possible clash with President Donald Trump, who has

US oil companies see big profit jump, gird for clash over pump prices with Trump
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Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles 

Investors in the coming week will seek clues about the likelihood of impending interest-rate hikes and early signs of a pivotal earnings season as they

Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles 
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Blackstone, CVC and MUFG among bidders for stake in Vietnam's MoMo, sources say

Blackstone, CVC Capital Partners and Japan's MUFG are among bidders for a stake in Vietnamese fintech firm MoMo as it presses

Blackstone, CVC and MUFG among bidders for stake in Vietnam's MoMo, sources say
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Dollar set for biggest weekly drop since April after jobs data lowers Fed hike bets

The U.S. dollar was heading towards its biggest weekly loss in 12 weeks on Friday after Thursday's tepid U.S. jobs report cooled market

Dollar set for biggest weekly drop since April after jobs data lowers Fed hike bets
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Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages

Cossacks have been called in to keep order at petrol stations in a Russian holiday resort as authorities face growing anger over nationwide fuel shortages

Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages
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Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say

Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective

Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say
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Chinese regulator proposes changes to refinancing rules for listed companies

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on Friday proposed changes to rules for refinancing by listed companies, releasing draft revisions it said would help

Chinese regulator proposes changes to refinancing rules for listed companies
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Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing
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Toronto home sales rise in June for fourth straight month

Greater Toronto Area home sales rose in June for a fourth straight month and prices increased, continuing the market's recovery following a slow start to

Toronto home sales rise in June for fourth straight month
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Warsh and peace

The data releases are thinning out, earnings season hasn't kicked off yet and there are no big rate decisions looming, but a high-stakes NATO meeting, a glimpse into Kevin Warsh's

Warsh and peace
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Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations

President Donald Trump on Friday travels to Mount Rushmore, the granite mountain in South Dakota where the heads of four American presidents are carved,

Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations
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Global equity fund inflows rise as investors add tech stocks after market dip 

Inflows into global equity funds rose in the week to July 1, as investors took advantage of a pullback in major markets to add technology stocks, betting that the sector’s earnings

Global equity fund inflows rise as investors add tech stocks after market dip 
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Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA

Goldman Sachs increased its share of mergers and acquisitions advisory work involving Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2026,

Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA
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Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul
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Kenya private sector activity picks up in June, PMI shows

Kenya's private sector activity picked up in June, breaking a run of three previous monthly contractions, a survey showed on Friday.

Kenya private sector activity picks up in June, PMI shows
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French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted in June by more than initially forecast, as sluggish demand and inflationary pressures weighed on businesses, said a survey by S&P Global.

French services sector contracted in June by more than forecast, PMI shows
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Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows

Business in Italy's service sector grew marginally in June after three months of contraction, a survey showed on Friday, as cost pressures eased amid signs of de-escalation in

Italy service sector returns to growth as cost pressures ease, PMI shows
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Europe's STOXX 600 clocks best week in over a month as rally broadens

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 hit an intraday record high on Friday and logged its biggest weekly jump in over a month, underpinned by gains in

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks best week in over a month as rally broadens
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Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows

The euro zone services industry contracted at a slower pace in June as cost pressures fell at the sharpest rate on record outside of pandemic-era lockdowns, helping to

Euro zone services sector contraction eased in June as inflation cooled sharply, PMI shows
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Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US

Japan issued a fresh warning to currency markets on Friday as Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo was in regular contact with

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US
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Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows

Germany's services sector contracted for a third straight month in June as weaker demand, dragged down by higher prices and lower market confidence,

Germany services contraction eases in June as cost pressures cool, PMI shows
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Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's dominant services sector contracted for a second month running in June and by the most since early 2023 as the fallout from the Iran war continued to

Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows
Business|Economy|World

Japan wage hikes top 5% for third year, backing BOJ rate-hike path

Japanese companies agreed to wage hikes of more than 5% for a third year, the nation's largest labour union group said on Friday,

Japan wage hikes top 5% for third year, backing BOJ rate-hike path
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World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

Shares are mixed in Europe after a rally in Asia following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's latest record

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back
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EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows

Trade in goods between the European Union and the U.S. reached a record €875 billion ($1.00 trillion) last year despite tariffs, but the

EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows
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Russia's services downturn deepens as new business falls at fastest pace since December 2022, PMI shows

Russia's services sector contracted further in June as weaker client demand drove steeper falls in output and new orders, a business survey showed on Friday.

Russia's services downturn deepens as new business falls at fastest pace since December 2022, PMI shows
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ECB's Lagarde won't rule out early departure

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said it was still possible she could leave before her term ends in late 2027 to weigh in on French politics, but running

ECB's Lagarde won't rule out early departure
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What are the key challenges facing NATO?

NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility

What are the key challenges facing NATO?
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South Africa private sector returns to growth as inflation eases, PMI shows

South Africa's private sector returned to marginal growth in June as easing price pressures helped offset a second straight monthly decline in output and new orders, a

South Africa private sector returns to growth as inflation eases, PMI shows
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Spain services growth hits 2026 high in June, PMI shows

Spain's services sector expanded at its strongest pace this year in June as activity and new business rebounded on stronger domestic demand, a business survey showed on

Spain services growth hits 2026 high in June, PMI shows
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India's June services growth slips to 17-month low as demand, hiring cool, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector expanded at its slowest pace in 17 months in June as domestic demand weakened sharply and overall new business grew at its slowest rate

India's June services growth slips to 17-month low as demand, hiring cool, PMI shows
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Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation

Australia's financial crime watchdog said on Friday that online betting firm Sportsbet had completed required improvements to its anti-money laundering controls after it admitted

Australia clears Sportsbet after anti-money laundering remediation
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The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections
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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority,

US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
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BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns

Workers at BHP's South Flank and Mining Area C iron ore operations in Western Australia have voted to approve a new labour agreement, unions said on Friday, while noting that many

BHP workers approve Pilbara labour deal, unions cite lingering concerns
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Stocks shake it off

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are heading for their best week since early May as renewed signs of expansion in Asian activity gauges

Stocks shake it off
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Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers over allegations of that the companies illegally colluded in a multiyear scheme to raises prices

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims
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Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
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India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Friday, as New Delhi seeks to

India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week
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China's June services activity slows slightly, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in June as growth in new business eased, though overseas demand rose at the fastest rate in 20 months, a

China's June services activity slows slightly, private PMI shows
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Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US

Canada moved to advance a Pacific Coast pipeline from Alberta as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify oil exports beyond the United States while easing separatist tensions and preserving environmental protections on British Columbia’s northern coast

Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US
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Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties

Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback

Kioxia on Friday held a ceremony at its fab in northern Japan as the chipmaker, whose shares have rocketed due to the AI investment boom, begins

Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback
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Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has started to implement new inspection procedures on the production of meat and meat derivatives to address trade requirements from the

Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports