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Markets drop, gold hits record on Fed concern over Trump policies
Hong Kong (AFP) - Equity markets turned negative on Thursday and gold hit a record high amid Federal Reserve concerns...
Airbus profit climbs in 2024, aims to accelerate output
Toulouse (France) (AFP) - European aircraft maker Airbus said Thursday net profits rose in 2024 as it boosted plane deliveries...
Mercedes-Benz profits plunge as German carmakers reel
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Mercedes-Benz said Thursday it planned hefty cost cuts after its 2024 profits plunged by almost a...
Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into ‘green’ hub
Sydney (AFP) - A failing Australian metals plant will be transformed into a hub for making "green iron and steel",...
Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spending
Washington (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget so as to...
EU trade chief says bloc will respond swiftly to US tariffs
Washington (AFP) - The European Union will respond "firmly and swiftly" to protect its interests if Washington imposes tariffs on...
Trump auto tariff threat prompts pushback in Germany
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's car lobby on Wednesday warned that tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump would raise prices...
Stock markets pressured by Trump auto tariff threat
New York (AFP) - Global stocks were under pressure Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, leaving...
BAE profits boosted by defence spending amid Ukraine war
London (AFP) - British military equipment maker BAE Systems on Wednesday announced a five percent rise in annual net profit,...
Trump says US auto tariffs to be around 25%
Palm Beach (United States) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump expanded his offensive against trading partners on Tuesday, threatening 25...
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