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Global stocks mostly up despite new Trump tariffs, Nasdaq at record
New York (AFP) - The Nasdaq powered to a fresh record and major European markets closed in the green Wednesday,...
AI giant Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 tn in value
New York (AFP) - Nvidia became the first company to touch $4 trillion in market value on Wednesday, a new...
Trump broadens push for tariff deals, unveils 50% Brazil levy
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff Wednesday targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial...
Yemen’s Huthis claim deadly Red Sea attack on merchant ship
Dubai (AFP) - Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday for the deadly sinking of a merchant vessel earlier this...
Copper’s strategic role threatened by Trump tariffs
London (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50-percent tariffs on copper imports has roiled the strategic metal...
Trump issues more letters to countries in push for tariff deals
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff...
Six rescued from cargo ship attacked in Red Sea: EU naval force
Dubai (AFP) - Six mariners have been rescued after a deadly attack on a cargo ship that sank off rebel-held...
Commerzbank commits to strategy as UniCredit ups direct stake
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German lender Commerzbank said Wednesday it was committed to its strategy after Italian bank UniCredit formally...
Can Kenya attract the outsourcing jobs of the AI future?
Nairobi (AFP) - In a leafy Nairobi suburb, a Kenyan firm helps foreigners track shoplifters, monitor lung damage from Covid-19...
Markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye...
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