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Trump repeals 2023 memo barring Arctic oil drilling in some 16 million acres

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday repealing a 2023 memo from former President Joe Biden that barred oil drilling in some 16 million acres in the

Trump repeals 2023 memo barring Arctic oil drilling in some 16 million acres
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks

U.S.

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks
Business|Economy|Political|US

Draft Trump trade memo targets US trade deficit, China purchases of US exports

U.S.

Draft Trump trade memo targets US trade deficit, China purchases of US exports
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says he'll roll back Biden executive actions, freeze government hiring

U.S.

Trump says he'll roll back Biden executive actions, freeze government hiring
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

US crude futures down $1 a barrel on Trump plan to boost fossil fuel output

U.S. oil prices were down by more than $1 a barrel in early Asian trading on Tuesday from Friday's close after President Donald Trump took office and announced a plan to maximise

US crude futures down $1 a barrel on Trump plan to boost fossil fuel output
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

EU ministers agree on unity, more competitive economy, need for deeper US ties

European Union finance ministers agreed on Monday to stay united in their approach to the new U.S. administration and that a more competitive EU economy was the best protection

EU ministers agree on unity, more competitive economy, need for deeper US ties
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dollar under water on signs Trump tariffs to be gradual

The dollar nursed broad losses on Tuesday after U.S.

Dollar under water on signs Trump tariffs to be gradual
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Moldova, separatist region inch toward gas supply deal

Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region inched towards a deal on Monday to allow gas to flow to residents of the rebel enclave, who have been suffering

Moldova, separatist region inch toward gas supply deal
Americas|Economy|Political|US

Canada relieved Trump doesn’t impose tariffs on the major US trading partner on first day

Canadian leaders expressed relief that sweeping tariffs were not applied to Canadian products on the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency and that he did not mention America’s major trading partner during his inaugural speech

Canada relieved Trump doesn’t impose tariffs on the major US trading partner on first day
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's tariff caution slams dollar, lifts stocks

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.  The first full day of financial market trading in U.S.

Trump's tariff caution slams dollar, lifts stocks
Economy|Political|US

New Jersey governor urges Trump to review New York City's congestion pricing plan

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday asked President Donald Trump to reexamine the federal government's approval of New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion

New Jersey governor urges Trump to review New York City's congestion pricing plan
Economy|Environment|Political|US

World reacts to Trump's plan to withdraw US from Paris climate pact

President Donald Trump will order the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, the White House said on Monday, once again placing the world's top historic emitter of

World reacts to Trump's plan to withdraw US from Paris climate pact
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EU ministers see Trump as wake-up call to fix economy

The return of U.S.

EU ministers see Trump as wake-up call to fix economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump's new crypto coin sparks ethics concerns

U.S.

Trump's new crypto coin sparks ethics concerns
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Argentina marks record trade surplus at nearly $19 billion in Milei's first year as president

Argentina posted a record $18.9 billion trade surplus for 2024, according to official data released on Monday, that largely coincides with libertarian President Javier Milei's

Argentina marks record trade surplus at nearly $19 billion in Milei's first year as president
Economy|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims Trump made at inaugural events

President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speeches were punctuated by several false or misleading claims, many of which he has made before

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims Trump made at inaugural events
Economy|Health|Political|US

Hurricane Harvey victims feeling abandoned after 8 years without aid

Hurricane Harvey victims feeling abandoned after 8 years without aid

Hurricane Harvey victims feeling abandoned after 8 years without aid
Economy|Election|Political|US

'We're back. I'm excited': Portraits of the crowd at Trump's inauguration

They came from New York and Washington, North Carolina and Southern California, New Jersey and Newcastle, and even Europe and China.

'We're back. I'm excited': Portraits of the crowd at Trump's inauguration
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trade, tariffs, energy - market reaction to Trump's inauguration speech

The dollar extended its slide while crude prices curtailed their losses after U.S.

Trade, tariffs, energy - market reaction to Trump's inauguration speech
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political

Brazil's biggest farm state seeks to weaken environmental protections

A law passed by legislators in Brazil's largest farm state Mato Grosso that changes the classification of endangered biomes inside state borders

Brazil's biggest farm state seeks to weaken environmental protections
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Column-Funds start Trump 2.0 era most bullish on dollar since 2016: McGeever

As Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. president, currency speculators are giving the dollar their strongest backing since before he was first

Column-Funds start Trump 2.0 era most bullish on dollar since 2016: McGeever
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining

Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining

Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU considers 'staged approach' to suspending Syria sanctions

The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple economic sanctions targeting Syria as it seeks to support the country’s transition, while

EU considers 'staged approach' to suspending Syria sanctions
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Russia's budget deficit widens to $34.4 billion after late spending spree

Russia recorded a budget deficit of more than 3 trillion roubles for the third year running in 2024, the finance ministry said on Monday, with both

Russia's budget deficit widens to $34.4 billion after late spending spree