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Today: July 29, 2026
Today: July 29, 2026

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Brazil inflation nears target band, supporting more monetary easing

Brazil's 12-month inflation rate undershot forecasts and moved closer to the central bank's target range in its mid-July reading, official data showed

Brazil inflation nears target band, supporting more monetary easing
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Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment

A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, forcing closures in top

Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment
Business|Economy|Technology

Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh

Textron beat second-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Tuesday, owing to higher aircraft pricing, but productivity issues at its aviation unit weighed on

Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh
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JetBlue recaptures nearly half of fuel cost surge, beats Street estimates

JetBlue Airways on Tuesday reinstated its annual outlook, beat Street estimates and introduced a profit target for 2028 despite ongoing

JetBlue recaptures nearly half of fuel cost surge, beats Street estimates
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens

Visa plans to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,600 jobs, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the payments processor seeks to become more efficient, about

Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science

Do bonds appreciate over time?

Bond prices can change in the short term, but they’re not the best way to generate long-term growth

Do bonds appreciate over time?
Business|Economy|Technology

Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad

A corporate fad of “tokenmaxxing” on artificial intelligence technology is hitting its limits as workplaces throwing AI at everything are seeing the costs rise without a similar spike in productivity

Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap

Lower land costs and new statewide housing reforms have made Colorado an outlier.

Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need

A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
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Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to tie up remaining lawsuits that claim its talc products caused ovarian cancer

Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight
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Bar to Fed rate hike this week remains high even as markets see a chance

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Bar to Fed rate hike this week remains high even as markets see a chance
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom

China has rejected criticism that its huge trade surplus reflects excessive manufacturing capacity

China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom
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US bond market avoids big rate bets as inflation dims Fed outlook

Bond investors said they are heading into this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting cautiously positioned as inflation uncertainty clouds the

US bond market avoids big rate bets as inflation dims Fed outlook
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Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 million

DraftKings, FanDuel and other online sports betting companies have ramped up election spending on the U.S. midterms to at least $72 million so far, the

Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 million
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Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Russian government was monitoring the situation with e-commerce giant Wildberries after Ukrainian drone attacks on its warehouses

Kremlin says the government is monitoring situation with Wildberries retailer after Ukrainian attacks
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China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says

China has begun mass producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a technology crucial to advanced chipmaking,

China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says

The German economy likely grew modestly in the second quarter, despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, as its vast industrial sector remained relatively

German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says
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Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A

Family-owned food companies are stocking up on U.S. snack companies, which are warming to the idea of private backers - many of them overseas -

Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A
Business|Economy|Technology

PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger

PayPal doubled down on its turnaround plan on Tuesday, raising its 2026 profit forecast and outlining cost-saving steps, as it looks to convince investors that it is

PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger
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UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

Britain's governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Chip rout snowballs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip stock correction snowballed again overnight amid growing

Chip rout snowballs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
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Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz with shipping

Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
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India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost

India's industrial output grew 7.3% in June, its fastest pace since July 2024, data showed on Tuesday, driven by strong manufacturing activity on

India's June industrial output grows fastest in nearly two years on manufacturing boost
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Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom

Mercedes-Benz posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom
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AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific

AMD on Tuesday signed a deal with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as the chip firm expands infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology

BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows

U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM on Tuesday downgraded its annual outlook for the second time this year and pushed back its target of reaching $500 million in profit, as

BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods names insider John Ghingo as CEO

Hormel Foods on Tuesday named insider and industry veteran John Ghingo as CEO, as the Skippy peanut-butter maker looks to drive growth and modernize operations amid a challenging

Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods names insider John Ghingo as CEO
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning

You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning

You can turn part of your retirement savings into a paycheck for life. But it takes careful planning
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying “we are not for sale” in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Kevin Warsh can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall

Shares in LVMH slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the French luxury giant's second-quarter results failed to reassure investors that a broader recovery in luxury demand was firmly

LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years

Spain's unemployment rate fell back below 10% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2008 even as the labour force rose

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages

Protesters have stormed a key energy complex in western Libya during an ongoing anti-government demonstrations over power outages

Protesters storm key energy complex in Libya during demonstrations over power outages
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth

China's regional growth data underscored the uneven nature of the country's economic transition in the first half of 2026, as provinces at the

High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth
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Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home

On a road in Gaza City's Zeitoun district, Palestinian resident Assem Dawla loaded mattresses and bags onto a truck as concrete

Israel's yellow line, a shifting edge of war pushing Gazans from home
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks

European shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, as strong results from Unilever helped lift consumer-focused stocks

European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine

A decades-long crackdown on Google's business practices in Europe is entering a costly new phase, as the loss of the first case

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
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BHP, Port Hedland union wage talks end without deal, more talks planned

Wage negotiations between BHP and unions representing Port Hedland workers at the miner's iron ore operations wound up on Tuesday without agreement, with more talks

BHP, Port Hedland union wage talks end without deal, more talks planned
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Philips falls 9% as weak orders, China concerns overshadow outlook hike

Philips shares fell 9% on Tuesday after the healthcare technology group reported weaker-than-expected orders and warned of a more challenging

Philips falls 9% as weak orders, China concerns overshadow outlook hike
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making

Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing unit to German investment company Mutares, the automaker said on Tuesday, as CEO Antonio Filosa continues efforts to

Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war

The number of vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 28 on Monday, a four-day high, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low,

Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Citi expands Asia FX options desk with three senior trader hires in Singapore

Citigroup has appointed three senior traders to its foreign exchange options desk in Singapore as it seeks to boost its regional market-making and risk management

Citi expands Asia FX options desk with three senior trader hires in Singapore
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Chip stocks tanked across Asia on Tuesday, spooked by the twin threats of rising Chinese competition and mounting questions

Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia's sudden housing chill seeps into economy

Australia's housing market is suffering its worst slowdown since the pandemic as rising borrowing costs and a sharp reversal in tax breaks

Australia's sudden housing chill seeps into economy
Economy|Political|World

Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts

Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening,

Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
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Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes

Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes

Dubai launches $800 incentive scheme to lure back tourists after Iran strikes
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

RBA's chief unsure if more rate hikes needed to tame inflation

Australia's central bank chief on Tuesday warned that underlying inflation remained too high and a further slowdown in domestic demand may be required to tame prices,

RBA's chief unsure if more rate hikes needed to tame inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade

Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Tuesday, with South Korea leading the regional selloff, as investors questioned

Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade
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India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll

India's economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year's robust expansion and recover only modestly the

India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll
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USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact

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USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact
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South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say

South Korea's top financial regulator said on Tuesday that authorities would consider a cap on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETF) investments for retail

South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say
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J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve

J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory

Newly released Biden audio recordings include references to ‘classified’ material and struggles with memory
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Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns

Irish consumer sentiment fell slightly in July on concerns about the cost of living, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns
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UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says
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State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

A U.S. plan for sharing the waters of the drought-stricken Colorado River would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut their water use by a fifth in the next

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada
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Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs

Brazil has requested consultations with the U.S. under the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement system over tariffs announced by the Trump administration this

Brazil requests WTO consultations over US tariffs
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US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
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Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected

All 100 members of the U.S.

Zelenskiy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected
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Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs

The U.S. State Department's hurried takeover of aid programs from the shuttered U.S.

Watchdog finds staffing, guidance gaps in transfer of USAID programs
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Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug

Oil prices tumbled on Monday as the U.S. and Iran swapped attacks on each other for dialogue, while Wall Street and Treasuries traded in much

Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug
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Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says

Yemen's Houthi Movement aims to replicate Iran's Hormuz Strait strategy in the Red Sea by disrupting shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb and has been emboldened

Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says
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Trump admin's proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback

Lawmakers, Native American tribes, consumer advocates and others are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration's plans to regulate sports and other wagering

Trump admin's proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback
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Nucor beats quarterly results on strong pricing, demand

Nucor beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue on Monday, helped by higher pricing and strong volumes in its steel mills segment.

Nucor beats quarterly results on strong pricing, demand
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Boston Scientific unveils new restructuring plan, expects job cuts

Boston Scientific's board has approved a new company-wide restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs and to better position the company for future growth, the medical device maker

Boston Scientific unveils new restructuring plan, expects job cuts
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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says

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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
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Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie

Fact check: Trump is approaching 10 years of telling his Michigan ‘Man of the Year’ lie
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei
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Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
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FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International

FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports
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Cadence raises annual forecasts as demand booms for AI chip design

Cadence Design Systems raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, banking on robust demand for its AI-powered chip and system design software.

Cadence raises annual forecasts as demand booms for AI chip design
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Trump uses GM stage to launch midterms attack on Democrats

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Trump uses GM stage to launch midterms attack on Democrats
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Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict's early

Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran

Oil prices fell on Monday, settling at their

Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week, as US pauses attacks on Iran
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Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a

Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours
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Cincinnati Financial's quarterly profit falls on higher catastrophe losses

Property and casualty insurer Cincinnati Financial on Monday reported a fall in second-quarter profit on higher catastrophe losses, sending its shares down 5.1% in extended trading

Cincinnati Financial's quarterly profit falls on higher catastrophe losses
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Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop

President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes

Trump urges Senate to pass legislation ending clock changes
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US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties

Traffic is flowing across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade and tourism between Canada and the U.S. The bridge is named for Gordie Howe, a native of Canada who famously played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings

US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test the neighbors' ties
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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
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Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause

Stocks were mixed on Monday while oil prices tumbled and Treasury yields dropped after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, halting two

Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause
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Mexico economy likely rebounded in second quarter

Mexico's economy is likely to have recovered in the second quarter, driven mainly by a rebound in industrial activity, according to a Reuters poll on Monday.

Mexico economy likely rebounded in second quarter
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Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Banco BPM advisers are exploring a merger that would mix cash and shares as a possible alternative to Intesa Sanpaolo's offer for Monte Paschi,

Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports
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Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 - Nvidia will make a $5 billion equity investment in Safe Superintelligence as part of a strategic partnership between the chipmaker and the startup co-

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says
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Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal

Brazil and South Korea agreed to accelerate talks on a potential trade deal between the Asian nation and the South American bloc Mercosur, their presidents said on Monday

Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings

Wall Street ended mixed on Monday, as investors awaited guidance from major technology companies in a busy week for quarterly earnings, while

Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings
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Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026

Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
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Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output

The Pentagon official tasked with building a domestic drone industry said on Monday the United States is still in

Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output
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Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party

A new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks

Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
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Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal

Expand Energy said on Monday it would buy privately held natural gas marketer Twin Eagle Holdings from Five Point Infrastructure for $1.25 billion to expand its

Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal
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Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund

Apollo Global Management will invest $1.5 billion in Singapore-based Keppel's new private fund that will hold six operational oil rigs, the two companies said on Monday.

Apollo Global to invest $1.5 billion in Keppel oil rig fund
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|US

Cracker Barrel CEO departs a year after Trump joined backlash over logo change

Cracker Barrel on Monday said Julie Masino would step down as its CEO, nearly a year after the company faced criticism from conservatives, including U.S.

Cracker Barrel CEO departs a year after Trump joined backlash over logo change
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars

The 10th U.S.

US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars
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LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war

Sales at luxury giant LVMH edged higher in the second quarter as strong demand from affluent U.S. shoppers helped offset weaker spending in Europe, where

LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war
Business|Economy|Travel

JetBlue updates fare structure as airlines see benefit of segmented pricing

JetBlue Airways said on Monday it is overhauling its fare options, giving customers more flexibility to choose seats, as well as change and

JetBlue updates fare structure as airlines see benefit of segmented pricing
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Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
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Trump says Fed should lower interest rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world. 

Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Monday to help resolve a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
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US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues

The U.S.

US Treasury trims 84 people, firms from its sanctions list as review continues
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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to fierce customer backlash

Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
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Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
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Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM

Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM

Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM
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The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
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Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite ahead of a week of major earnings, economic data and

Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment
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Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China

The European Union must bolster trade defence measures against aggressive competition from Chinese machine

Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China
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Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments

Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori on Monday named the Economy Minister, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister for her administration, which is due to be sworn into

Peru's president-elect Fujimori names key ministerial appointments
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US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4-1/2 years as businesses ramped

US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom
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Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn

The engagement of government with AI could potentially slow the adoption and progress of the technology and create more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater's co-chief investment

Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
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China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports

China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
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Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they targeted a number of sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to the critical Red Sea oil export

Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
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The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes

The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes

The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
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US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal

A majority of U.S. companies operating in Europe now expect stable transatlantic trade and investment relations, a marked improvement from their

US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec

The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire control of Italian medical equipment maker Numantec from White Bridge Investment, the companies said, betting

Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
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Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit

Just as a fragile calm was returning to Indonesian markets, the abrupt resignation of the central bank chief has reignited

Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit
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IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed confidence on Monday in President Javier Milei's economic reforms and the

IMF chief praises Argentina's economic reforms as 2027 debt hurdle looms
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China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes

China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.S. officials said

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
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Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence

Elon Musk's Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit brought against U.S. technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform, seeking a patent

Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence
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Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a country in the Middle East region worth 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries

Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East
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China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled

China's commerce ministry said on Monday that new U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour

China opposes US 'forced labour' tariffs, calls for them to be cancelled
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Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite

German luxury carmaker Porsche will cut around one in five jobs by 2035, with 9,000 positions to be axed in total, as parent Volkswagen

Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite
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Philip Morris doubles Colorado campus investment to $1.2 billion

Philip Morris International said on Monday it had doubled its planned investment in its Colorado manufacturing campus to about $1.2 billion through 2028, as it expands production

Philip Morris doubles Colorado campus investment to $1.2 billion
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LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift

Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children,

LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift
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Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service

Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
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Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says

Hedge fund bets that healthcare stocks will rise neared a five-year high last week, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as cash-rich speculators believe AI-

Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says
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Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Monday that U.S. tariffs on several goods from his country amount to "external interference" and predicted the dispute

Durigan says Brazil will press US on tariffs, expects solution after election
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Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has denounced China in a veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech
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Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions

The Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments

Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
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Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress

The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic

Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
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Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline

U.S.

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
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China chip champ

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A pause in the Iran conflict and a sizeable retreat in crude oil

China chip champ
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Shein will struggle to justify up to $50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation

Investors are expected to scrutinise whether Shein can justify the $40 billion to $50 billion valuation it is seeking in a

Shein will struggle to justify up to $50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation
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Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing 

Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong listing, published on Sunday, offers rare details about the role of its reclusive

Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing 
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UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says

British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months in July but remained gloomy overall due to continued cost pressures, the Confederation of British

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
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Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call' 

A growing number of major brokerages believe there is a real risk of the Federal Reserve delivering a rate hike at its meeting this week, given this month's surge in oil prices and

Growing number of brokerages see July Fed decision as 'a close call' 
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HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub

HSBC will hire more than 100 artificial intelligence specialists and 100 wealth managers in Singapore, deepening investment in two areas central to the bank's Asian

HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub
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Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he was "not the president of my family" and "not the president of my friends" as he vowed to press ahead with an

Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
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Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
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Coca-Cola says fairlife resumes production at 4 US plants after cyberattack

Coca-Cola on Monday said its dairy company, fairlife, resumed most of the production at four U.S. facilities, where operations were halted after unauthorized third-party access on

Coca-Cola says fairlife resumes production at 4 US plants after cyberattack
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Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?

Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas

Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
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The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment

The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
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2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution

2 men scheduled to be put to death in Florida Tuesday in rare double execution
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ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves

The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
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Shein reveals financials, valuation in Hong Kong IPO filings

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on small packages and a

Shein reveals financials, valuation in Hong Kong IPO filings
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European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism

European shares ended little changed on Monday as losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, stifled a rally fuelled by easing U.S

European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism
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Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut

Shares of CXMT Corp soared 466% on their Shanghai trading debut on Monday following Asia's biggest IPO this year, catapulting

Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut
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German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows

German business morale grew more than expected in July as the outlook for companies improved across sectors, a survey showed on Monday, although they

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows
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China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
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Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
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Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds

The approval rating of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51.1% in July 2026, a poll showed, with respondents pointing to the state of the country's economy

Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds
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Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will underpin market trust in the yen, countering

Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
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Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms

Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
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Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite a recent spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel which may

Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound
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Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure

Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong market listing has for the first time shed light on the top management and ownership structure of the online fast-fashion retailer, which

Hong Kong IPO-bound Shein's management and ownership structure
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Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build

The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Friday but leave scope for further hikes with hawkish communication, as the economy faces mounting

Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build
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RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in August and for the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of

RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll
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Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness,

Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
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Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold

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

Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold
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As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners

As luxury groups grapple with weak fashion sales and a hit to spending from the Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly focused

As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners
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South Korea's Naver jumps 10% on Nvidia's $1 billion investment plan

Shares of South Korean internet and cloud service giant Naver jumped more than 10% on Monday after it said Nvidia would acquire $1 billion of its new shares to finance a

South Korea's Naver jumps 10% on Nvidia's $1 billion investment plan
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Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
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Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports

Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. 

Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports
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China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery

Profits at China's industrial firms grew at a solid, though slower, pace as resilient exports helped cushion sluggish domestic demand, highlighting the economy's uneven

China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery
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As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
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Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high

Japan's services producer price index rose 3.2% in June from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep

Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high
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How Singapore's unique monetary policy works

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.

How Singapore's unique monetary policy works
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
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Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
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US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation

The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
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How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students

How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students

How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
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Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
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For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup

In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
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Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on

Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington

Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
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Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington's oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech on Sunday, calling the policy of

Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution
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After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway

After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway

After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
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Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks

Russia considers it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a possible halt to aerial attacks as part of efforts to end the war, Kremlin

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
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‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
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Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that

Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
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Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
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Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
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The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
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Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
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A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
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Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?

The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
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‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s

‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s

‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
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Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
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Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
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Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
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Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
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Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
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Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
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Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
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India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

By Krishna N.

India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls
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Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts

Two weeks before the U.S.

Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts
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Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
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LSEG's Lipper reviews transaction affecting fixed-income fund flow data

London Stock Exchange Group's (LSEG) Lipper unit said on Saturday it was investigating an unusually large transaction in one investment-grade bond fund that distorted its wider

LSEG's Lipper reviews transaction affecting fixed-income fund flow data
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Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs

Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again

Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
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Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires

When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,

Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
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Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for

The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains

Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
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India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government

India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.

India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
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Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships

A drone threat prompted leading Russian online retailer Wildberries to evacuate its logistics hub on Saturday in the city of Yekaterinburg, where the national

Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
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Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on

Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
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India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures

India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs

The Alpine farmers who make one of Switzerland's most famous cheeses are seeking to fill the hole in

Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs
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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
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What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
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Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
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The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not

Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years

The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
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Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a

Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
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Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers

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Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
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Samsung Elec wins $200 billion Broadcom AI chip partnership, boosting foundry push

Samsung Electronics said on Saturday it struck a pact with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to widen cooperation across memory chips, contract chip making and

Samsung Elec wins $200 billion Broadcom AI chip partnership, boosting foundry push
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Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership

Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group on Friday unveiled a more than $500 billion AI initiative spanning large-scale AI data centers and next-generation memory, Nvidia

Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership
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US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

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US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
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Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics

The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election

Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
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Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out

Paramount Skydance on Friday agreed to pause its acquisition of Warner Bros.

Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out
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Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed

Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords