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EU business lobby head says China rare earths snag persists
Beijing (AFP) - European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby...
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...
Asian stocks swing as traders bide time ahead of US rate decision
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stock markets were mixed as investors bided their time ahead of an expected US interest...
Broadway jeering Caesars Times Square casino bet
New York (AFP) - The casino industry's quest to bring gambling to Manhattan faces a key test this week when...
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,...
IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed
Paris (AFP) - New oil and gas projects may be necessary to maintain current production levels, the IEA said Tuesday,...
Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December...
Thyssenkrupp says India’s Jindal Steel makes bid for steel business
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - India's Jindal Steel International has made an offer for Thyssenkrupp's steel division, the German company said...
US Fed opens key meeting after Trump aide sworn in as governor
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee...
Europe slow to match economic rivals US, China: Draghi
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and...
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