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What are the new US tariffs on Brazil and why?
The US is imposing 25% tariffs on most Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices. Here is what you need to know.
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What is the EU plan to slow business carbon cuts?
The EU is proposing changes to its Emissions Trading System that would slow the rate of emission cuts and extend free allowances for businesses. Here is what it means.
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What is Trump's forced labor tariff plan and how does it work
Explainer on Trump's Section 301 forced-labor tariffs targeting 60 countries, the legal basis after the Supreme Court IEEPA ruling, and why it matters.
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What the ECB's 2.25% rate hike on the energy shock means
Explainer: why the European Central Bank raised rates to 2.25% as the Iran war energy shock hit the eurozone, and what it means next.
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What the Fed minutes reveal about a divided rate-setting committee
Explainer on the June 2026 Fed minutes showing officials split over whether to cut, hold, or hike rates, and why it matters for markets.
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What is Nexchip and why is its $890m Hong Kong IPO important
Explainer on China's Nexchip, a Hefei-based display driver IC maker that raised $890m in a Hong Kong IPO — what it does, why it matters, and what to watch.
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Why global shipping is set to look 'remarkably familiar' after the Iran war
After the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global shipping for over four months, analysts explain why the industry is already returning to its pre-war shape.
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Why Trump's Foreign Investment Promise Is Harder to Deliver Than He Claimed
Trump promised trillions in foreign investment to the US, but early 2025-26 data shows a mixed picture. Here is what is pledged, what has actually arrived, and why it matters.
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How Trump's Policies Cost the US Travel Industry $40 Billion
Why US tourism lost an estimated $40 billion under Trump: tariffs, visa rules, border policy and the visitor slump explained.
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Dow Closes Above 53,000 for First Time, Logs 21st Record of 2026
Dow industrials edged up 0.3% to 53,056 on July 6, 2026, marking the index's 21st record this year and its first close above 53,000.
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Deutsche Bank: US Debt Top Economic Risk
Deutsche Bank Research says US fiscal trajectory, not foreign competition, is the single biggest macroeconomic risk to American economic leadership.
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US job growth falters ahead of midterm elections
June US payrolls rise 57,000, well short of forecasts, with unemployment at 4.2%. Analysts weigh implications for Fed, Trump and November midterms.
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CMA CGM to Acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion
French container shipping group CMA CGM will buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, tripling its CEVA logistics arm and expanding in the US.
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World Bank Abandons 45% Climate Lending Target
The World Bank dropped specific climate finance targets following pressure from the U.S. Treasury, shifting focus to development outcomes.
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Trump administration denied Lisa Cook due process. The decision affirms 'for cause' removal protections.
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China Factory Activity Expands in June on Tech Export Demand
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June, driven by AI and high-tech exports, while domestic demand and real estate remain weak.
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BIS Flags Global Economy Risks Over Inflation and AI Debt
The Bank for International Settlements warns of pressure points including Middle East war inflation, AI investment sustainability, and high public debt.
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Trump Threatens EU with 100% Tariffs Over Digital Taxes
President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on European countries taxing US tech firms, risking a new trade deal. EU defended its regulatory autonomy.
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IMF Warns Trade Warfare Threatens Global Economy
The IMF warns that tit-for-tat trade conflicts risk global stability. Meanwhile, oil prices fall as the Iran conflict eases.
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El Niño Return Could Cost Global Economy Trillions, Citigroup Warns
Citigroup economists warn the return of El Niño could trigger a 'super' event causing $7 trillion in losses, equating to 6.4% of global GDP.
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