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Fed official says ‘absolutely’ ready to intervene in financial markets
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is "absolutely" prepared to intervene to help calm nervous financial markets, a senior...
UN shipping body approves global carbon pricing system
London (AFP) - Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to...
Trump says tariff policy ‘doing really well’ despite China retaliation
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump pledged Friday that his tariff policy is working and will benefit the United States...
US Fed officials see higher inflation ahead as consumer confidence plunges
Washington (AFP) - Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve on Friday warned of higher inflation and slower growth ahead due...
JPMorgan Chase sees ‘considerable turbulence’ facing economy as profits rise
New York (AFP) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Friday that US Treasury bonds remained a safe place in...
China lifts tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war escalates
Beijing (AFP) - China said Friday it would raise its tariffs on US goods to 125 percent in a further...
UK’s unexpected economic rebound boosts govt amid Trump tariffs
London (AFP) - Britain's economy grew far more than expected in February, official data showed Friday, in a rare piece...
China slaps 125% tariffs on US goods but to ‘ignore’ further hikes
Beijing (AFP) - China said Friday it would raise tariffs on US goods to 125 percent but would ignore further...
Apple’s iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after monthslong ban
Jakarta (AFP) - Smartphone buyers were cheered by shopkeepers in Jakarta on Friday after Apple's latest smartphone went on sale...
Xi calls for EU, China to resist Trump trade war ‘bullying’
Beijing (AFP) - China's President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting...
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