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Iran and Trump talk down hopes of imminent peace deal
Tehran (AFP) - Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking...
US Fed chair says will be ‘reform-oriented’ at glitzy White House swearing-in
Washington (United States) (AFP) - New US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn...
From agave syrup to raw materials: EU, Mexico agree trade expansion
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU and Mexico agreed to expand their trade ties Friday against the backdrop of a...
EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU must rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's industry chief said Friday, as...
Mexico, EU lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade
Mexico City (AFP) - The European Union and Mexico on Friday signed a deal reducing tariffs on each other's goods...
German business morale rises for first time since Iran war
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German business morale unexpectedly increased in May, a survey showed Friday, raising hopes Europe's biggest economy...
Japan inflation slows more than expected in April
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's inflation slowed more than expected in April, government data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi...
With Fed under intense Trump pressure, new chief to be sworn in at White House
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Incoming Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh will be sworn in at the White House on...
California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered officials to start work on a plan...
EU slashes eurozone 2026 growth forecast on Mideast war
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the...
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