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US GDP growth misses expectations
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - US economic growth cooled much more than expected in the final months of 2025, government estimates showed Friday, capping the first year of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.
ECB holds interest rates as strong euro causes jitters
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady for its fifth straight meeting Thursday, saying the eurozone economy remained "resilient" despite mounting worries about the impact of a stronger euro.
Tesla profits tumble on lower EV sales, AI spending surge
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Tesla reported a 61-percent drop in fourth-quarter profits on Wednesday due to lower auto sales and increased expenses as CEO Elon Musk ramps up technology investments.
China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
AFP, Published on 01/01/2026
» BEIJING — China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55% tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from Jan 1.
US unemployment up even as hiring beats expectations in delayed report
AFP, Published on 20/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - The jobless rate in the United States crept up in September 2025 even as hiring exceeded analyst expectations, according to a delayed employment report published Thursday after a record-long government shutdown.
US economy in the dark as shutdown cuts off key data
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US policymakers, financial institutions and business owners have been flying blind for almost a month as a government shutdown has stopped the release of crucial federal economic data ranging from the size of the labour force to the country’s GDP.
US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» MADRID - The United States announced on Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a deadline looms this week for the Chinese-owned app to be sold or face a US ban.
ECB holds rates as France crisis looms over meeting
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday with inflation under control and trade tensions having eased, even as France's political crisis presents policymakers with a fresh challenge.
Key Opec+ members boost oil production
AFP, Published on 07/09/2025
» LONDON — Eight key members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (Opec+) alliance said Sunday they have agreed to again boost oil production, in a strategy analysts saw as a bid to gain a bigger market share of crude sales.
US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian oil purchases
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US tariffs of 50% took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.