Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Economy
US Fed’s preferred inflation gauge edges down
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in slightly lower than expected in January,...
US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US economy grew at a significantly slower pace than initially estimated for the final...
China says vice premier to leave Saturday for US economic talks in France
Beijing (AFP) - China's top economic official will leave on Saturday for talks with his US counterpart in France, Beijing...
Takaichi to be ‘candid’ with Trump as war hurts Japan
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan is hurting from the Iran war ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Washington next...
EU vows to ‘respond firmly’ to any trade pact breach by US
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU executive on Thursday vowed to "respond firmly" to any violation of a key tariff...
WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes
London (AFP) - World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour...
War creating ‘largest’ oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets
Tehran (AFP) - The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency...
Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply
Sydney (AFP) - Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a...
Three crew ‘believed trapped’ aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm
Bangkok (AFP) - Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling...
US takes first steps towards new global trade penalties
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by...
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