Economic News
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US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran
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Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil
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Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing
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UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices
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The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
The bond market is making noise again
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Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal
Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit
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The UAE's image as a Middle Eastern haven is tested by the Iran war
The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East
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Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid
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China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week
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