Economy
Trump’s 50% Canada Tariffs Escalate Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods, marking a significant escalation in North...
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Economy
New Zealand Inflation Accelerates to Two-Year High, Bolsters Rate Hike Case
New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated to 4.1% in Q2, its fastest pace in over two years, driven by soaring fuel costs. This...
Economy
UK Government Signals Challenge to Paramount’s $110B WBD Bid
The British government has indicated it is likely to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling significant regulatory...
Economy
Barber Offers Free Haircuts to Low-Income Students, Citing Cost of Living Pressures
A former Erdington Academy pupil, now a barber, is providing free haircuts to students from low-income backgrounds, addressing the financial strain of...
Economy
French Heatwave Scorches Crops, Threatens Food Inflation
France's agriculture sector is reeling from an intense heatwave, with crops like tomatoes and cereals severely damaged. This climatic stress is poised...
Economy
Gold Holds Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Clash With Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold prices stabilized around $4,010 an ounce despite escalating US-Iran hostilities, as market focus shifts to the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate...
Economy
Chinese Truck Influx Threatens Mexico’s US Tariff Relief Efforts
Mexico's burgeoning fleet of Chinese-made heavy trucks is complicating its bid for US tariff relief, as Washington raises concerns over North American...
Economy
June Retail Sales Edge Up 0.2%, Driven by Cars and Online Buys
U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.2% in June, but excluding gas, shoppers showed resilience, buying cars and boosting online sales. Falling...
Economy
Coffee Prices Soar: Global Turmoil Brews in Every Cup
A £5 coffee now reveals a complex narrative of global economic turmoil, driven by climate shocks, trade wars, and supply chain disruptions,...