Trump again calls for Fed to cut rates, says Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
President Donald Trump on Thursday again called for the Federal Reserve to lower rates and…
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Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs?
Zimbabwe is the only country to have suspended tariffs on US imports so far.
Hamas accuses Israel of weaponising aid as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens
Israel’s defence minister admits blockade is a ‘pressure lever’ against Hamas and there are no…
TSMC denies it’s talking to Intel about chipmaking joint venture
TSMC denied reports that the semiconductor giant was in active discussions with Intel regarding a…
Child among three killed in Russia’s attack on Ukraine before Paris talks
Deadly air attack on the city of Dnipro comes hours before Ukrainian officials meet US…
Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots
Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for…
Dozens killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza’s tent camps for displaced people
Israeli attacks target displaced people in and around southern Gaza’s al-Mawasi, as well as in…
UBS loses crown as continental Europe’s most valuable bank to Santander amid U.S. tariffs
Santander and UBS’ shares have diverged over recent months, with the Swiss lender shedding 17.2%…
Hermès to hike U.S. prices for iconic bags and scarves in response to Trump tariffs
The French luxury giant will look to “fully offset” the impact of blanket 10% tariffs…
Trump’s tariffs threaten Kashmir’s carpet-weaving legacy amid price hikes
The 28-percent US tariff means the imported carpets will become significantly more expensive for American…
Cambodia seeks China’s financial support as Xi visits amid US tariff war
Cambodia is an important leg in Xi’s regional tour, with China owning half of Cambodian…
Treasury yields rise as Fed chief warns of impact of U.S. tariffs
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday as investors weighed the state of the U.S. economy…
Herro, Heat scorch Bulls to advance in NBA play-in, Mavericks upset Kings
Heat and Mavericks stay in the hunt for NBA’s final Eastern and Western Conference playoff…
Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban
US Department of Homeland Security tells Harvard to comply with Trump’s demands or lose visas…
A nation behind bars: Why has Israel imprisoned 10,000 Palestinians?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it has apprehended 15 more.
Battle for diaspora: Pakistan gov’t woos expats to break Imran Khan clout
Ex-PM Khan has enjoyed support from overseas Pakistanis, winning him influence in the West.
CNBC Daily Open: A trade war can be fought without tariffs
Trade barriers can come in many forms. Tariffs are just one. Onerous licensing requirements, export…
US judge says ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt
White House says it will appeal ruling that administration flouted court order on deportation flights.
China says it will pay no attention to Trump’s ‘tariff numbers game’
Beijing’s comments come after White House says Chinese exports could face duties of up to…
Oil giant BP braces for shareholder showdown over green strategy U-turn
Britain’s oil giant recently sought to resolve something of an identity crisis by launching a…
