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Global regulators trail banks in AI as Mythos raises oversight concerns, report finds

The ability of central banks and financial regulators to monitor and combat the risks posed by powerful artificial intelligence models such as Anthropic’s

Global regulators trail banks in AI as Mythos raises oversight concerns, report finds
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Food distributor Sysco misses quarterly sales estimates as dining-out demand cools

Sysco on Tuesday reported third-quarter sales below Street estimates, hurt by weakening restaurant demand for packaged food, sending its shares down about 3% in early trading.

Food distributor Sysco misses quarterly sales estimates as dining-out demand cools
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Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows

Investment manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong inflows that lifted its fee income

Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows
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PACCAR's revenue falls on tepid demand for new trucks

April 28 - PACCAR posted a decline in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, weighed by soft demand for new trucks as the industry struggles to emerge from a prolonged period of over-capacity.

PACCAR's revenue falls on tepid demand for new trucks
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Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday the launch of a new framework that permits institutional clients to use BlackRock's tokenised short-term U.S.

Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund
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US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices were unchanged on a monthly basis in February, but elevated mortgage rates as the war with Iran continues could keep the dream of

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says
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JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,

JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games
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Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes

Paintmaker Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday forecast mid-single-digit sales growth for the second quarter, banking on price increases and contributions from recent

Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes
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T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base

T-Mobile on Tuesday launched a new internet offering for businesses, combining its 5G network with Starlink's satellite backup to serve companies

T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base
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Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit

Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about

Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
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Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
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Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week

Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund and market trading firm Citadel, said on Tuesday he will meet with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on

Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week
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Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO

Barrick Mining named on Tuesday, Wessel Hamman as chief financial officer of the new company that will hold its North American assets in

Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO
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Corning faces weakness in non‑optical segments as data-center business booms

Corning forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as weakness in non-optical segments continues to pressure business despite strong demand for data

Corning faces weakness in non‑optical segments as data-center business booms
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Starboard makes large investment in Dynatrace, sees strategic value

Activist investor Starboard Value said on Tuesday it has made a "substantial investment" in software monitoring firm Dynatrace, arguing the company is undervalued and urging it to

Starboard makes large investment in Dynatrace, sees strategic value
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US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
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Kimberly-Clark flags potential $170 million cost impact from higher oil prices

Kimberly-Clark warned on Tuesday that persistently higher oil prices could add up to $170 million in costs in the second half of the

Kimberly-Clark flags potential $170 million cost impact from higher oil prices
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Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine and Israel traded diplomatic blows on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned what he said were grain purchases from occupied Ukrainian

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia
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T-Mobile deepens broadband push with new fiber joint ventures

T-Mobile said on Tuesday it signed deals to form two joint ventures with Oak Hill Capital and Wren House, expanding its fiber internet business to complement its fast-growing

T-Mobile deepens broadband push with new fiber joint ventures
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Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
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Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that director Rodrigo Alves Teixeira will not attend this week's monetary policy meeting due to the passing of a relative.

Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting
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JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss

JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it plans to slow hiring, cut capacity and hike fares to soften the blow from soaring jet fuel costs after

JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss
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US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
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Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role

Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of

Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role
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McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings

McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
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BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by

BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter
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Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now

The Spanish government still expects the economy to grow 2.2% this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday, adding though that uncertainty triggered by the

Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now
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Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags

Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
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Bertelsmann merges firms behind Kylie Minogue, Miles Davis to create world's No.4 music group

Bertelsmann will combine its music division BMG with rival Concord in a deal that would create the world's fourth‑largest music company behind

Bertelsmann merges firms behind Kylie Minogue, Miles Davis to create world's No.4 music group
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Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges

Italy's budget watchdog, UPB, raised doubts on Tuesday over the government's pledge to put the country's massive debt on a downward path starting from 2027

Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges
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S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products

Financial information company S&P Global reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its data and analytics offerings amid geopolitical uncertainty,

S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products
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How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters

A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters
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Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concerns

Shares of artificial intelligence-related firms dropped on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI had missed its goals

Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concerns
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Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict

Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised annual room revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, betting on a rebound in domestic travel to boost demand across

Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict
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India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag

India's industrial output expanded 4.1% in March, its slowest pace in five months, as softer factory output and weak power generation weighed on growth, government data

India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag
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Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash

The CEO of Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, urged companies on Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to "lift everybody

Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash
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Coca-Cola plays down impact of high oil prices to raise profit forecast

Coca-Cola on Tuesday bucked the trend of consumer goods companies warning of a hit to their annual profits from the fallout of the Iran

Coca-Cola plays down impact of high oil prices to raise profit forecast
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Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision

Brazil's inflation accelerated less than expected in early April despite a jump in fuel and food prices, official data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing market

Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision
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Lululemon appoints new director as proxy fight with founder looms

Lululemon Athletica is appointing an executive with significant branding and marketing experience to its board as the athletic apparel maker's

Lululemon appoints new director as proxy fight with founder looms
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Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says

Foreign demand for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds has remained strong for 15 consecutive months, according to Citigroup, as overseas investors rotate into technology, media

Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a simulated run-off, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Tuesday, ahead of

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
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Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the

Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
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Smithfield Foods warns of cost pressures amid Mideast war, shares fall

Smithfield Foods executives said rising energy-related costs are crimping its packaged meats business amid uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East,

Smithfield Foods warns of cost pressures amid Mideast war, shares fall
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Carney's fiscal update shows smaller Canadian deficit, new spending

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's fiscal update on Tuesday committed billions of dollars in new spending on a new skilled

Carney's fiscal update shows smaller Canadian deficit, new spending
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Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target

Rare Earths Americas kicked off the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $368.4 million, as investor interest

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target
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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery

The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence a push into medical technology would eventually drive a recovery in the market value of the world's

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery
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Talons on show

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets This week’s pack of major central bank meetings got off to a

Talons on show
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Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump
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Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation eased to 3.8% in the four weeks to April 19 from 4.3% in the previous period, data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed on Tuesday,

Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel
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Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion

Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the artificial intelligence boom.

Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion
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EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
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Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB

Euro zone inflation expectations are surging on the fallout from the Iran war but economic growth is faltering, separate European

Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB
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Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals

China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
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Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders

MOSCOW, April 28 - Russia's central bank wants commercial banks to hold mandatory reserves of yuan to prevent shortages of the Chinese currency in the foreign exchange market and rein in excessive

Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders
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Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption

Citigroup raised its global artificial intelligence market forecast, citing faster-than-expected enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence tools for coding and automation,

Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption
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Fed's policymaking table is set for the 'family fight' Warsh says he wants

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh says he wants a "good family fight" at the policymaking table once he takes over as head of the U.S. central bank.

Fed's policymaking table is set for the 'family fight' Warsh says he wants
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Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
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Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war

Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
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Canada's deflating housing bubble stymies wealth effect of booming stock market

Canada's housing market slump, the longest in recent decades, is straining household spending even as a record high domestic stock market generates

Canada's deflating housing bubble stymies wealth effect of booming stock market
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As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
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Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties

Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping the military-led government battle insurgents who

Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
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These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
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Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
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South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
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Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
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China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say

China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
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European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings

European shares ended near a three-week low on Tuesday as mixed corporate earnings, uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, and caution ahead of

European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings
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Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake

Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
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Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
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Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
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Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday

The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday’s news conference will be closely watched for any clarification

Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
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Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports

Spirit Airlines has won the backing of two of its three major creditor groupings needed to secure a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration, the Financial Times

Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports
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BOJ's hawkish hold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a week packed with central bank meetings, the Bank of Japan's hawkish hold has set the stage for the Fed, the Bank of

BOJ's hawkish hold
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China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion

Chery, China's largest car exporter, is taking inspiration from two very

China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion
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Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
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Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
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BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary

BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike
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OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports

OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data-center

OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports
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For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Call it a different kind of sticker shock.

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
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US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions

Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, calling the warning a part of a

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions
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Activist Starboard Value takes major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace, WSJ reports

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace and is advocating for strategic changes to help boost its share price, the Wall Street

Activist Starboard Value takes major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace, WSJ reports
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Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 U.S.

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says
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Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll

India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
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Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports

Foreign automakers have warned the Trump administration that they could pull their cheapest car models from the U.S. market if the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is not

Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
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White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
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UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should explicitly aim to bring public debt below its current level within the next three years, rather than simply halt its current

UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says
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Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April

Irish consumer sentiment fell for a second successive month in April, but the pace of decline was smaller than the previous month as households started to better manage

Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April
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Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows

Easter promotions on chocolate eggs, home renovation materials and clothing helped lower shop price inflation in April, offering households some respite

Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows
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Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment swung to a third-quarter loss from a profit in the prior three-month period, hurt by seasonal weakness and lower table

Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue
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Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition

Paramount Skydance has asked the U.S.

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition
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UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
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Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff
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KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say

The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to

KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say
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Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says

Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Monday, adding that Ottawa could also purchase some

Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says
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Nucor beats quarterly revenue estimates on steel mills strength

Nucor beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by higher average selling prices and strong volumes in its steel mills segment, sending its shares

Nucor beats quarterly revenue estimates on steel mills strength
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Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own

Oil prices rose again on Monday on the lack of any sign that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, but that didn't prevent the S&P 500 and

Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own
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US Transport chief wants Congress involved in $2.5 billion low-cost airline aid request

U.S.

US Transport chief wants Congress involved in $2.5 billion low-cost airline aid request
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Box to launch Box Automate to speed up customers' business with AI, CEO says

By Jeffrey Dastin and Max A.

Box to launch Box Automate to speed up customers' business with AI, CEO says
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Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
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Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say

Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot

Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot, backers say
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Fund finance market reaches $1 trillion driven by private credit, Moody's says

The fund finance market surpassed $1 trillion in size this year, driven by demand from the growing private credit market, according to a new Moody's

Fund finance market reaches $1 trillion driven by private credit, Moody's says
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Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.)

Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall
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Accenture to roll out Copilot to 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft (April 27)

Microsoft

Accenture to roll out Copilot to 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft (April 27)
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Weinstein's Saba Capital to raise $1 billion to buy souring private credit funds

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital Management plans to raise cash for a new investment vehicle designed to buy up souring private

Weinstein's Saba Capital to raise $1 billion to buy souring private credit funds
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South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba

A plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board, the country's civil aviation authority said.

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
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Soccer-US Open home to host one of New York's free World Cup fan zones

The home of the U.S.

Soccer-US Open home to host one of New York's free World Cup fan zones
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Cadence lifts annual revenue forecast on sustained AI chip-design boom

Cadence Design Systems raised its full-year revenue forecast on Monday, betting that sustained, heavy investment in specialized artificial intelligence processors will continue to

Cadence lifts annual revenue forecast on sustained AI chip-design boom
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US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
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US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
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Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start

Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
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Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI

Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
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Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees
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US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
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Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
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Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after 'Michael' biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson sang “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.”

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after 'Michael' biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US
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New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough

New York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets

New York City to hold free World Cup fan events in each borough
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Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water

Singing protesters speak out against lifting of mining ban near Boundary Water
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Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war

Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday, calling the vote a year before his current five-year term expires.

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
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JPMorgan among banks providing financing for Kuwaiti oil pipeline stake deal

JPMorgan and two Kuwaiti lenders are joining HSBC in a $6 billion financing syndicate for prospective buyers of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum

JPMorgan among banks providing financing for Kuwaiti oil pipeline stake deal
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US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate

U.S.

US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate
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S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eked out modest gains on Monday in muted trading, as investors took a breath at the top of an eventful week,

S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week
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Venezuela central bank says it and US hired firms to audit assets abroad

Venezuela's central bank said on Monday that it and the United States have each hired firms to audit assets held abroad by the South American country,

Venezuela central bank says it and US hired firms to audit assets abroad
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Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon and others

Microsoft and OpenAI renegotiated a pact that let Microsoft exclusively sell the ChatGPT creator's artificial intelligence models,

Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon and others
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Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports

April 27 - Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications is offering voluntary departure packages to half of its 25,000 employees, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday.

Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports
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UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows

Britons' short-term and long-term inflation expectations fell in April, in a surprise reading from a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank

UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows
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Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need

Local groups create reusable menstrual pads to help families in need
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Americans’ taxes by the numbers

Americans’ taxes by the numbers

Americans’ taxes by the numbers
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Volusia sheriff announces lawsuits against Daytona Beach spring break party promoters

Volusia sheriff announces lawsuits against Daytona Beach spring break party promoters

Volusia sheriff announces lawsuits against Daytona Beach spring break party promoters
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Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund

Canada's prime minister says the country is developing a government-owned investment fund

Carney unveils $18 billion Canadian government-owned investment fund
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square IPO expected to raise $5 billion, sources say

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is expected to raise $5 billion for his new closed-end fund that is part of a combined initial public offering of

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square IPO expected to raise $5 billion, sources say
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Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'

Salesforce and its workspace messaging app Slack are suing Microsoft at London's High Court over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to its Teams app.

Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'
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Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting

The U.S. dollar eased against the euro on Monday as investors weighed a diplomatic impasse in U.S.-Iran negotiations and braced for a week packed with

Dollar eases as US-Iran talks stall, traders eye Powell's final Fed meeting
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Senate panel to vote on Wednesday on advancing Fed chair Warsh's nomination

The Senate Banking Committee is expected on Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair to the full Senate, with a vote now set for 10 a.m.

Senate panel to vote on Wednesday on advancing Fed chair Warsh's nomination
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American Airlines to raise $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed securities

American Airlines is raising a combined $1.14 billion through the sale of aircraft-backed securities, and plans to use the proceeds to fund new planes, refinance existing aircraft

American Airlines to raise $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed securities
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Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says

Mortar and rocket attacks launched by Pakistan against Afghanistan killed four people on Monday and wounded 70 more, the Taliban government said, as

Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says
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Jain Global to return investor cash, manage money for Millennium, sources say

Jain Global will return all cash to investors and manage money exclusively for Millennium Management under a new agreement, people familiar with the matter told

Jain Global to return investor cash, manage money for Millennium, sources say
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Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts

Hospital nurses voice concern over HR-1 cuts
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Short sellers' bets on life insurance stocks soar as private credit concerns grow

Short sellers' bets against U.S. life insurance stocks more than doubled in the past year to over $5 billion, a Reuters analysis of ORTEX data shows, a

Short sellers' bets on life insurance stocks soar as private credit concerns grow
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
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AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn

When Amazon began selling books online, many feared traditional bookstores such as Barnes & Noble would fade into obsolescence.

AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn
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Budget airlines pitch US government aid under $2.5 billion relief plan

A group of U.S. budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, has proposed exchanging warrants that could be converted into equity stakes for $2.5

Budget airlines pitch US government aid under $2.5 billion relief plan
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Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly 

MSCI's global equities index advanced modestly on Monday after the White House said President Donald Trump was reviewing a

Oil advances with Middle East in focus, equities rise slightly 
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Parents working to spread the word about free preschool in Tulsa

Parents working to spread the word about free preschool in Tulsa

Parents working to spread the word about free preschool in Tulsa
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United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations

United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause

The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause
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China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
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Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance

Microsoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom

Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
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Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse

Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
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Hungary and EU to discuss terms of release for billions in blocked funds

Top EU officials and Hungary's incoming government will discuss on Wednesday the changes Budapest needs to push through to release 17 billion euros in EU funds that have

Hungary and EU to discuss terms of release for billions in blocked funds
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Forget 'fiscal discipline,' record govt debt is here to stay: McGeever

With government debt levels sky high across the developed world, leaders are being warned to get their fiscal houses in order, but in an age of

Forget 'fiscal discipline,' record govt debt is here to stay: McGeever
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Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline: Reuters poll

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are sliding into their worst economic crisis since the pandemic, with several expected to

Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline: Reuters poll
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Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran's leadership was humiliating the United States and getting U.S. officials to travel

Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
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Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls

Palestinians are using war rubble to repave streets destroyed during Israel's two-year assault on Gaza, crushing concrete and metal into pavement under a

Palestinians use Gaza rubble to restore streets as US rebuilding plan stalls
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Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike

German sportswear maker Adidas' shares rose on Monday after Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours

Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike
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Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million

U.S.-based miner Critical Metals has signed a letter of intent to purchase all outstanding shares of European Lithium in an about $835 million deal, a move that would secure its

Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million
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Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices

Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, will hold the first international meeting this week to discuss phasing out fossil

Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices
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Wall St opens lower as investors weigh US-Iran conflict before earnings rush

Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly lower on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled, while investors awaited a flood of earnings as well as commentary from

Wall St opens lower as investors weigh US-Iran conflict before earnings rush
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Domino's Pizza sees weak annual global sales as diners curb spending, shares slump

Domino's Pizza forecast softer growth in annual U.S. and international same-store sales on Monday, as strained consumer sentiment and fierce competition

Domino's Pizza sees weak annual global sales as diners curb spending, shares slump
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Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal

Shell has agreed to buy Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal, paid for mostly with shares, the British firm

Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal
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Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers

Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers

Supreme Court takes up appeal from Trump administration over living conditions for migrant farmworkers
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Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners

Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners

Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners
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Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds

Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds

Former homeless shelter executive director accused of stealing $100K in funds
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Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding

Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary guard to secure its mining operations, backed by U.S. and Emirati investments

Congo creates a paramilitary mining guard backed by US and UAE funding
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China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus

China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus

China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus
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Russian finance minister warns of regional budgets' strains, rising debt

The combined deficit of Russian regional budgets will grow by 27% to 1.9 trillion roubles ($25.4 billion) in 2026, largely due to lower corporate

Russian finance minister warns of regional budgets' strains, rising debt
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Seaport, Hemab launch US IPOs as biotech listings gather momentum

Drug developers Seaport Therapeutics and Hemab Therapeutics launched their U.S. initial public offerings on Monday, seeking to capitalize on a growing investor appetite for new

Seaport, Hemab launch US IPOs as biotech listings gather momentum
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Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Monday that Ukraine may have to accept that parts of its territory could remain outside Kyiv's control in a future peace deal

Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
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Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep rates on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday as the oil price shock from the Iran war is a temporary blip unlikely to

Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived
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Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires

Citigroup will further bolster its Japan and China

Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
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Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports

South Korea's Samsung Electronics will withdraw the sale of its home appliances and TV sales business from China within this year, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday.

Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports
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Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors

Qualcomm shares jumped 13% in premarket trading on Monday after an analyst said OpenAI was working with the chip designer and Taiwan's MediaTek to develop smartphone processors.

Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors
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Eli Lilly to buy Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in blood cancer bet

Eli Lilly said on Monday it would buy privately held cancer drug developer Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in cash, as the U.S. drugmaker looks to

Eli Lilly to buy Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in blood cancer bet
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Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’

Business culture has long embraced grit as a winning value. But modern examples show that companies will do better if they acknowledge mistakes quickly and pivot.

Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’
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Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion

Medical equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific said on Monday it would sell its microbiology business to private equity firm Astorg for about $1.08 billion.

Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion
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The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going

The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going

The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going
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Fed likely to hold rates steady as Powell prepares for possible swan song

Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell's last meeting as head of the U.S. central bank, with

Fed likely to hold rates steady as Powell prepares for possible swan song
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Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock

The fragile demand recovery seen by consumer companies globally is at risk of getting stalled by chances of more prices hikes as a result

Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock
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Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers

Meta Platforms has signed an agreement with Overview Energy to secure power from the startup's space-based solar energy infrastructure for the Facebook parent's data centers by

Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers
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As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward

Authorities in New Mexico are trying to determine how many local women and girls were abused by the late sex offender

As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward
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Moody's flags resilience in China economy, moves outlook to 'stable'

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Monday revised China's outlook to "stable" from "negative", citing resilient economic and fiscal strength despite ongoing domestic pressures and

Moody's flags resilience in China economy, moves outlook to 'stable'
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Big fuel bill, Spirit bailout may upend JetBlue Airways return to profitability

Just as JetBlue Airways was nearing its first profitable year since the pandemic, a spike in fuel prices has revived questions about its turnaround,

Big fuel bill, Spirit bailout may upend JetBlue Airways return to profitability
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EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year

The European Union on Monday extended its sanctions against Myanmar until at least May 2027, in an effort to maintain pressure on the country's military rulers more than

EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year
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Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled

Oilfield service companies that for years kept rigs and specialized equipment stored in Venezuela have begun removing them from

Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled
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Large US-based fund manager stays bullish on India debt, says rate‑hike fears overblown

Invesco, one of the world's largest asset managers, considers it too early to expect interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India as a response to

Large US-based fund manager stays bullish on India debt, says rate‑hike fears overblown
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Oil and chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The weekend brought us stalemate in Iran, resurgent oil prices, and

Oil and chips
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UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

British retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households' inflation fears, a survey

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows
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United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed

United Airlines said on Monday it had ended its pursuit of a merger with American Airlines after the rival carrier declined to

United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed
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Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Energy shocks linked to the Iran war are pushing households across Africa and South Asia back to charcoal and firewood as cleaner cooking methods become more expensive and unreliable

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck in second‑round poll

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are statistically tied in a simulated runoff for this year's presidential election, a BTG

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck in second‑round poll
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Romania's largest party teams up with far-right opposition to topple pro-European coalition

Romania's largest party in parliament, the Social Democrats, will team up with the hard-right opposition Alliance for Uniting Romanians in a bid to topple the pro-

Romania's largest party teams up with far-right opposition to topple pro-European coalition
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Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets

Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with

Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
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Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations

Medical device maker Medtronic said on Monday a cyberattack on its computer systems last week did not affect its products or ability to meet patient needs, and is not expected to

Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations
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India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas

India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, lowering tariffs on key fruit imports such as kiwifruit

India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas
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US refiners' first-quarter profits expected to jump as war lifts fuel margins

Top U.S. independent refiners are expected to report stronger first-quarter results than a year ago, helped by supply disruptions tied to the war in the

US refiners' first-quarter profits expected to jump as war lifts fuel margins
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Space analytics firm HawkEye targets $2.4 billion valuation in US IPO

HawkEye 360 is targeting a valuation of up to $2.42 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the space analytics company

Space analytics firm HawkEye targets $2.4 billion valuation in US IPO
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A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms
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India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties

India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access

India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties
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The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands

The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands

The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
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Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war

A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
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European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus

European shares started the week on a subdued note as investors braced for a packed schedule of central bank meetings, and worries over stalled U.S

European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus
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Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests

Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
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Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case

A court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC

Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
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Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds

German consumer sentiment is expected to worsen heading into May as households' income expectations have become bleaker in the face of rising inflation, driven higher by

Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds
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LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war
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DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry

Market reaction to DeepSeek's preview of its long-awaited next-generation artificial intelligence model has so far been subdued compared with the

DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry
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Sun Pharma to buy US drugmaker Organon for $11.75 billion in India's largest pharma deal

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will buy U.S. drugmaker Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at about $11.75 billion including debt, for the

Sun Pharma to buy US drugmaker Organon for $11.75 billion in India's largest pharma deal
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ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects

Euro zone firms expect inflation to surge in the near term on the war in Iran but longer-term bets remained steady and wage growth is actually seen moderating, the

ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects
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Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
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Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens

Elderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis

Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens
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Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says

German rents kept rising sharply in the first quarter of 2026 while residential property prices largely stagnated, according to the IW Housing Index,

Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says
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US presses Taiwan parliament to pass 'comprehensive' defence budget

The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan on Monday pressed the island's opposition-majority parliament to pass a "comprehensive" defence budget, saying integrated air and missile

US presses Taiwan parliament to pass 'comprehensive' defence budget
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Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms

By Che Pan, Liam Mo and Hyunjoo Jin BEIJING/SEOUL, April 27 (Rtrs) - The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards

Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
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Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change

Toyota Motor said on Monday global vehicle sales fell for a second successive month in March, as a sharp drop in the Middle East and a model changeover for its popular RAV4

Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change
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Hormuz and hyperscalers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'

Hormuz and hyperscalers
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Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war

The Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week and try to look ahead to the damage building up for Britain's economy from the Iran war

Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war
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Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 

Demand for alternative satellite services from U.S. businesses and the Pentagon is resilient despite SpaceX's request to U.S. regulators to restrict access

Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 
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Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing
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Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition

South Korea's Kia Corp has reduced price gaps with Chinese rivals in Europe this year, its CEO said, signalling a price war as Chinese carmakers ramp up their push into a

Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition
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Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
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Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia
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China's industrial profit growth quickens even as Iran war heightens risks

Profits at China's industrial firms grew at their quickest pace in half a year last month, adding to broader signs of an uneven economic recovery in the first quarter as

China's industrial profit growth quickens even as Iran war heightens risks
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Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows

Colombia's ruling left-wing coalition appears poised to retain power, with Ivan Cepeda leading the presidential race on 44.3% support and on track to continue President

Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows
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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88
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How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US

China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit

How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US
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The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys

Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
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The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
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Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust
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Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season

As Japanese companies begin earnings season with rosy reports of results past, investors are watching out for signs of the Middle East conflict upending

Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season
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Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit

When U.S.

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit
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Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

Iran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington

Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
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Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze

Global military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 despite a 7.5% decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to

Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze
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Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori is heading for a dead-heat presidential runoff against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new poll showed on Sunday, as Peru's vote count drags

Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
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Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Family returns home 19 months after Helene
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Thom Tillis agrees to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination

Thom Tillis agrees to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination

Thom Tillis agrees to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination
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Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
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UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S.

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
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US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair

Republican Senator Thom Tillis on Sunday said he would allow Senate confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh to go forward after the Department of Justice on

US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair
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Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?

Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?

Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?
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Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
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Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message

Until this month, Democrats have displayed military-like discipline in staying on message about the economy. Then came U.S.

Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message
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Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sustained to treat Italian nationals wounded in the New Year's Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort,

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims
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Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday he would go to Brussels on Wednesday for informal talks with European Commission President Ursula von der ​

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week
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US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case 

(This April 25 story has been repeated without any changes to the text) By Luc Cohen April 25 - The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela to allow the South American country's

US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case 
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Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall

Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall

Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall
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Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll

Analysts have shaved their forecasts for Egyptian economic growth in a Reuters poll for this year and next as the Iran war drives up energy prices and puts

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll
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Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says

The investigation of a stolen $1 billion from Moldovan banks more than a decade ago should continue after the conviction of a prominent business

Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
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Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

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Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
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The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks

President Donald Trump says he told top U_S_ envoys not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, telling Fox News that ″they can call us anytime they want.”

The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks
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Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach
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Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
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Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
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Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, disclosure shows

U.S.

Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, disclosure shows
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China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia

China's commerce ministry on Saturday expressed "firm opposition" to the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia,

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
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Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years

Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday that for the first time in two decades include Gaza and are a gauge of the

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years
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Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China

Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China

Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China
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Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
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Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach

On Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife

Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach
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A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
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In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S.

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
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Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump

With U.S. gas prices up, President Donald Trump's approval

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump
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Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
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Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes

President Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office

Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes
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Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online

Every afternoon in a Milan suburb, Diego Di Franco picks up his children from school, manages after‑school activities and prepares dinner

Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online
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Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires
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What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out
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EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones