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Trump’s trade war olive branch met with derision and mistrust inside China

Trump’s trade war olive branch met with derision and mistrust inside China

Trump’s trade war olive branch met with derision and mistrust inside China
Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals

State lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year

From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Dinner with the president: Trump meme coin surges on offer to top buyers

President Donald Trump's meme coin surged more than 60% on Wednesday after a post announcing "the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world" promised the top 220

Dinner with the president: Trump meme coin surges on offer to top buyers
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Trump starts the clock for new tariffs to take effect

Trump starts the clock for new tariffs to take effect

Trump starts the clock for new tariffs to take effect
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Trump goes after Federal Reserve’s Powell again

Trump goes after Federal Reserve’s Powell again

Trump goes after Federal Reserve’s Powell again
Education|Political|US

Republican Nancy Mace fields concerns over university funding during South Carolina town hall

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace faced criticism over legal wrangling concerning universities and allegations of antisemitism during a town hall at a gated island community in her South Carolina district

Republican Nancy Mace fields concerns over university funding during South Carolina town hall
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US

Trump is putting his 'touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul

President Donald Trump is putting his “touches” on the White House with new flagpoles, new artwork and a complete redecoration of the Oval Office

Trump is putting his 'touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul
Business|Economy|Education|US|World

Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college

President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday an order to improve job training for skilled trades, an initiative twinned with tariffs in his

Trump pushes training for skilled trades that do not require college
Education|Political

Trump targets college accreditation process in new executive order

Trump targets college accreditation process in new executive order

Trump targets college accreditation process in new executive order
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

A brighter day?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA. 

A brighter day?
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Trump says China tariffs will ‘come down substantially,’ hinting at potential U-turn

Trump says China tariffs will ‘come down substantially,’ hinting at potential U-turn

Trump says China tariffs will ‘come down substantially,’ hinting at potential U-turn
Business|Economy|Political|US

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says trade talks pick up pace

Worldwide economic output will slow in the months ahead as U.S.

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says trade talks pick up pace
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

We’re suddenly talking about the Great Depression when discussing Trump’s stock market

We’re suddenly talking about the Great Depression when discussing Trump’s stock market

We’re suddenly talking about the Great Depression when discussing Trump’s stock market
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Gold's record run gains further traction; market conquers $3,500/oz

Gold's remarkable run higher is reaching new heights, with the market touching $3,500 per ounce as confidence in the U.S. economy further erodes after

Gold's record run gains further traction; market conquers $3,500/oz
MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran's nuclear programme on Tuesday with the visiting leader of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, a Kremlin official was quoted as

Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman
Political|US|World

Pope Francis' US legacy defined by growing divisions as Catholic Right surges

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, Washington and Philadelphia to greet him

Pope Francis' US legacy defined by growing divisions as Catholic Right surges
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

'Major loser' reporting for duty

Morning Bid U.S. What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Amanda Cooper, EMEA Markets Breaking News Editor  It's no secret that U.S.

'Major loser' reporting for duty
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war

The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war

The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief

Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief

Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. There is an old saying that when the U.S. sneezes, the world catches a cold.

Trying to contain US market contagion
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump meets with US retailers to discuss tariffs

U.S.

Trump meets with US retailers to discuss tariffs
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks tumble and dollar hits three-year low as Trump bashes Powell again

Stocks tumble and dollar hits three-year low as Trump bashes Powell again

Stocks tumble and dollar hits three-year low as Trump bashes Powell again
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Dollar hits three-year low as Trump attacks threaten Fed's independence

The dollar tumbled on Monday to its lowest level in three years as investor confidence in the U.S. economy took another hit over President Donald Trump's attacks on

Dollar hits three-year low as Trump attacks threaten Fed's independence
Environment|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style

Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, sparred from afar on policy and diverged on leadership style
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction

The Kremlin said on Monday that the position of U.S.

Kremlin says U.S. position ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine gives satisfaction
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump’s trade war is pushing investors away from America

Trump’s trade war is pushing investors away from America

Trump’s trade war is pushing investors away from America
Health|Political

Former CDC official reveals why he left after RFK Jr. took over

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with former CDC communications director Kevin Griffis about his decision to step down after President Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., took over.

Former CDC official reveals why he left after RFK Jr. took over
Health|Political|US

Trump is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court. A win could boost RFK Jr.’s influence

Trump is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court. A win could boost RFK Jr.’s influence

Trump is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court. A win could boost RFK Jr.’s influence
Election|Political|US

Democrats’ crises begin to play out in early Senate recruitment and first campaigns

Democrats’ crises begin to play out in early Senate recruitment and first campaigns

Democrats’ crises begin to play out in early Senate recruitment and first campaigns
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|US

Comics like Tim Dillon helped Trump reach young men. Democrats want in on the joke

Comics like Tim Dillon helped Trump reach young men. Democrats want in on the joke

Comics like Tim Dillon helped Trump reach young men. Democrats want in on the joke
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months despite President Donald Trump telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their third round of talks

Iran and the United States will hold talks Saturday in Oman, their third round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their third round of talks
Education|Political|US

The Latest: Class action lawsuit challenges Trump’s crackdown on student visas

A federal judge who blocked Donald Trump’s administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled that the agency can’t go forward immediately with plans to fire hundreds of employees

The Latest: Class action lawsuit challenges Trump’s crackdown on student visas
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump’s pick for acting IRS commissioner is ousted days after his appointment

Trump’s pick for acting IRS commissioner is ousted days after his appointment

Trump’s pick for acting IRS commissioner is ousted days after his appointment
Americas|Political|US

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the job

An IRS agent who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and was promoted to be acting IRS commissioner is out of the job just days after he got it

IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the job
Business|Economy|Political|US

Ford halts shipments of vehicles to China amid tariffs

Ford Motor said on Friday it has halted shipments of its SUVs, pick-up trucks and sports cars to China, as it starts to face the heat from retaliatory tariffs that have seen vehicles face

Ford halts shipments of vehicles to China amid tariffs
Election|Political|US

Trump moves to invoke Schedule F to make it easier to fire some federal workers

President Donald Trump is moving to reclassify some federal workers to make it easier to fire them

Trump moves to invoke Schedule F to make it easier to fire some federal workers
Europe|Political|US|World

US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress soon, Trump and Rubio say

By Bart H.

US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress soon, Trump and Rubio say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump wants Powell out of the Fed. Waiting in the wings is Kevin Warsh

Trump wants Powell out of the Fed. Waiting in the wings is Kevin Warsh

Trump wants Powell out of the Fed. Waiting in the wings is Kevin Warsh
MidEast|Political|US|World

With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough

With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, U.S.

With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough
Education|Election|Environment|Political|US

Law firms, universities and now civil society groups are in Trump's sights for punitive action

First, the nation’s top law firms

Law firms, universities and now civil society groups are in Trump's sights for punitive action
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni

Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni

Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice

U.S.

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice
Economy|Political|US

Trump order seeks looser regulation of US fishing industry

U.S.

Trump order seeks looser regulation of US fishing industry
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says he doubts U.S. Steel-Nippon deal will be part of trade talks with Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel could be a part of tariff negotiations with Japan, but added he doubted it would be.

Trump says he doubts U.S. Steel-Nippon deal will be part of trade talks with Japan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks close out choppy day after Trump calls for ousting Fed Chair Powell

Stocks close out choppy day after Trump calls for ousting Fed Chair Powell

Stocks close out choppy day after Trump calls for ousting Fed Chair Powell
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Can Trump fire Jerome Powell? The Supreme Court may soon offer some clues

Can Trump fire Jerome Powell? The Supreme Court may soon offer some clues

Can Trump fire Jerome Powell? The Supreme Court may soon offer some clues
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US hails 'encouraging reception' for peace framework from Europeans, Ukraine

U.S.

US hails 'encouraging reception' for peace framework from Europeans, Ukraine
Economy|Political|US

Trump has discussed firing Fed's Powell with Warsh, eyed as possible successor, WSJ says

President Donald Trump has privately discussed firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for months and talked about it with former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, including the possibility of

Trump has discussed firing Fed's Powell with Warsh, eyed as possible successor, WSJ says
Europe|Political|US|World

US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks

US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks

US, Ukraine and European officials hold ‘excellent exchange’ in Paris, in highest level talks in weeks
Political|US

US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to enforce birthright citizenship order

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to enforce birthright citizenship order
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear program

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was in no hurry to launch an attack on Iran over its nuclear program, a day ahead of U.S.-Iran talks in Rome.

Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear program
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says Powell termination can't come fast enough

U.S President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough", while calling for the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates.

Trump says Powell termination can't come fast enough
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Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
Economy|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down

Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down

Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump: We will have a trade deal with China

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he expects to make a trade deal with China, though he offered no specifics or indications of how talks would get underway with the two superpowers

Trump: We will have a trade deal with China
Business|Economy|Political|US

Ford tells dealers prices could go up in June if Trump’s tariffs remain

Ford tells dealers prices could go up in June if Trump’s tariffs remain

Ford tells dealers prices could go up in June if Trump’s tariffs remain
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty

The world's largest contract chip maker, TSMC, gave a bullish outlook for the year on robust demand for AI applications, adding that it

TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty
Political|US

‘Breathtaking in its audacity’: Trump’s conflict with judges has escalated to new heights

‘Breathtaking in its audacity’: Trump’s conflict with judges has escalated to new heights

‘Breathtaking in its audacity’: Trump’s conflict with judges has escalated to new heights
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|US

Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows

France's Hermes will fully shift the burden of tariffs in the United States to its wealthy clientele, the company said on Thursday, as it posted

Luxury brand Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US clients as sales growth slows
Environment|MidEast|Political|World

The unexploded bombs of Gaza

The Gaza Strip is strewn with undetonated explosives from tens of thousands of Israeli air strikes,

The unexploded bombs of Gaza
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Hong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes

Hong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes

Hong Kong suspends package postal service to the US after Trump’s tariff hikes
Business|Political|Technology|US

Ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs leaving SentinelOne following Trump pressure

Christopher Krebs, whom President Donald Trump fired as head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in 2020, said on Wednesday he

Ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs leaving SentinelOne following Trump pressure
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

US stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens

U.S. stocks dropped as the costs of U.S. restrictions on global trade compounded

US stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens
Economy|Political|US

California sues Trump administration to block tariffs

California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block U.S.

California sues Trump administration to block tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

‘It’s going to be the small stuff’: Trump’s tariffs could make cheap tech gadgets not so cheap

‘It’s going to be the small stuff’: Trump’s tariffs could make cheap tech gadgets not so cheap

‘It’s going to be the small stuff’: Trump’s tariffs could make cheap tech gadgets not so cheap
Political|US

Cory Booker’s long speech offers a strategy for Trump opponents in a fragmented media landscape

The length of Booker’s speech grabbed headlines, but the senator’s media strategy helped sustain attention afterward while disrupting Trump’s public spotlight.

Cory Booker’s long speech offers a strategy for Trump opponents in a fragmented media landscape
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump’s tariffs could make it harder to get certain generic drugs

Trump’s tariffs could make it harder to get certain generic drugs

Trump’s tariffs could make it harder to get certain generic drugs
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accounts

President Donald Trump was elected with a promise to improve the economy, lower taxes and control inflation, addressing voters who said the economy was the country's top issue

Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accounts
Election|Political|US

PROTESTERS STUN-GUNNED, DETAINED AT GA TOWN HALL (4AMET)

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls

PROTESTERS STUN-GUNNED, DETAINED AT GA TOWN HALL (4AMET)
Election|Political|US

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls

Tempers flare as few Republicans hold in-person town halls
Election|Political|US

Donors open their wallets to progressives challenging Trump while Musk backs Trump allies

Donors open their wallets to progressives challenging Trump while Musk backs Trump allies

Donors open their wallets to progressives challenging Trump while Musk backs Trump allies

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