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Economy
Delayed US data expected to show solid growth in 3rd quarter
New York (AFP) - The US economy is expected to post another solid economic growth reading Tuesday, but the much-delayed...
EU condemns China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’
Beijing (AFP) - The European Union hit out at China on Monday, saying it was "unjustified" for Beijing to impose...
EU slams China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’
Beijing (AFP) - Brussels hit back Monday at China slapping duties of up to 42. 7 percent on some dairy...
US Fed official says no urgency to cut rates, flags distorted data
Washington (United States) (AFP) - A key US Federal Reserve official said Friday that he sees no need to rush...
Mercosur meets in Brazil, EU eyes January 12 trade deal
Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) (AFP) - Representatives of the South American Mercosur bloc met in Brazil Friday, as EU diplomatic...
France’s budget hits snag in setback for embattled PM
Paris (France) (AFP) - A joint committee of French lawmakers on Friday failed to reach a compromise on the state...
Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high on Friday and indicated more were...
Trump signs $900 bn defense policy bill into law
Washington (United States) (AFP) - President Donald Trump signed a sweeping defense policy bill into law Thursday that signaled strong...
Crunch time for EU leaders on tapping Russian assets for Ukraine
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU leaders were locked in late-night talks Thursday over whether to use frozen Russian central bank...
Argentine unions in the street over Milei labor reforms
Buenos Aires (Argentina) (AFP) - Thousands of Argentines demonstrated on Thursday against President Javier Milei's plans to drastically overhaul the...
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