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US economy in the dark as government shutdown cuts off crucial data
Washington (AFP) - US policymakers, financial institutions and business owners have been flying blind for almost a month as a...
Dollar rises after Fed chair says December rate cut not a given
New York (AFP) - The dollar strengthened Wednesday while Wall Street stocks were mixed after the Federal Reserve indicated its...
Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade war
Gyeongju (South Korea) (AFP) - Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their bruising trade...
Uber plans San Francisco robotaxis in Waymo challenge
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - Uber said Wednesday it will launch its own robotaxi service in San Francisco late...
S. African president eyes better US tariff deal ‘soon’
Bern (Switzerland) (AFP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday that his country has advanced to "text-based" negotiations with...
Stocks extend record run as trade, AI dominates
London (AFP) - Stock markets hit record highs Wednesday thanks to optimism over US trade deals, the AI sector and...
AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
New York (AFP) - AI chip juggernaut Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company on Wednesday, as investors remain...
EU seeks ‘urgent solutions’ with China over chipmaker Nexperia
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said Wednesday it is seeking a swift resolution to a Chinese curb on chip...
Markets extend record run as trade dominates
London (AFP) - Stock markets hit record highs Wednesday thanks to optimism over US trade deals, the AI sector and...
Record potato harvest is no boon in fries-mad Belgium
Geer (Belgium) (AFP) - Fries powerhouse Belgium is in for a record potato harvest this year -- but that's hardly...
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