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France was once viewed as one of Europe’s safest sovereign borrowers, with its bonds carrying little more risk than Germany’s. That confidence is now being eroded as investors demand a …

US and Iranian negotiators reportedly explored a phased agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed trade, technology and artificial …

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Thursday it would be “reasonable” to expect the central bank to raise interest rates again before the end of the year. Speaking …

The OECD raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly on Wednesday, crediting robust AI-related investment for cushioning the world economy against a persistent energy shock tied to the Middle East …

With less than two months to go before the November midterm elections, data centers have emerged as an unexpected political fault line in the US, bringing Democrats and Republicans together …

China’s shipments of rare earth magnets to the US fell sharply last month, according to official Chinese customs data released Sunday. Supply of the materials, critical to high-end manufacturing, is …

The Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike since July 2023 on Wednesday, lifting the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% in a unanimous 12-0 decision. …

On Thursday, the US State Department notified Congress of a potential sale of up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, while oil prices fell about 2% as concerns …

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined last week, offering another indication of resilience in the US labour market even as the Federal Reserve tightens …

The European Union is considering a new form of relationship with Canada that could make Ottawa the bloc’s first associate member, marking a potentially significant shift in the way Brussels …