Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Economy
Trump’s win aided by a relentless focus on the cost of living
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's US election victory was, at least in part, down to his success in pinning the...
Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Donald Trump has pledged to launch -- on day one of his presidency --...
US Fed expected to look beyond Trump win and cut rates again
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point interest rate cut this week, shrugging off...
Mexico girds for tariffs, migrant deportations after Trump win
Mexico City (AFP) - Donald Trump's victory has left Mexico bracing for potential trade tensions, tariffs and mass migrant deportations...
What impact will Trump have on the world economy?
Paris (AFP) - Donald Trump's return to the White House with his protectionist policies poses threats for the global economy,...
Afghanistan poppy cultivation grows 19 percent despite ban: UN
Kabul (AFP) - Opium cultivation rose by 19 percent in Afghanistan this year, the UN reported Wednesday, despite a Taliban...
US writes off over $1 billion of Somalia debt
Nairobi (AFP) - The United States and Somalia reached an agreement on Tuesday for Washington to cancel more than $1...
US September trade deficit widest in over two years
Washington (AFP) - The US trade deficit expanded in September to its widest since early 2022, government data showed Tuesday,...
Dutch, French authorities raid Netflix offices in tax probe
Paris (AFP) - French and Dutch authorities raided streaming giant Netflix's offices in Paris and Amsterdam on Tuesday as part...
Europe auto struggles lead to cuts at Michelin, Germany’s Schaeffler
Paris (AFP) - French tyre company Michelin said Tuesday it would close two French plants by early 2026 and German...
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