Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Economy
US Fed set for first rate cut of 2025 as Trump pressure looms
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is poised to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday,...
Lower shipments to US, China weigh on Singapore August exports
Singapore (AFP) - Singapore's exports slid again in August according to official figures out Wednesday, as shipments to its biggest...
US retail sales beat expectations in August despite tariffs
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States were hotter than expected in August, government data showed Tuesday, although...
New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid
Madrid (AFP) - China and the United States kicked off the latest round of trade talks on Sunday in Madrid,...
Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches
Johannesburg (AFP) - Botswana and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives...
WTO fishing deal: the net results
Geneva (AFP) - The World Trade Organization's agreement on fisheries subsidies -- its first environmentally focused accord -- entered into...
Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu
Lima (AFP) - Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as...
Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in
Tokyo (AFP) - Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation...
Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu
Lima (AFP) - Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as...
US Senate poised to advance Trump aide’s appointment at Fed
Washington (AFP) - The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice...
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