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Global stocks rise, dollar soft on Fed easing bets

Markets largely shook off U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff volleys International News via Reuters: Global equities rose on Thursday, with Japanese shares hitting a record...

France’s biggest wildfire since 1949 moving more slowly but not yet under control

France's biggest wildfire in nearly eight decades has killed one person and destroyed dozens of houses International News via Reuters: A massive wildfire that has scorched...

Sterling rises before BoE meet, ‘gradual and careful’ guidance under scrutiny

Markets expect a 25-basis point rate cut, while pricing a total of 86 bps of rate cuts by December 2026 International News via Reuters: Sterling rose...

FTSE 100 slips ahead of BoE rate decision, mixed earnings weigh on sentiment

The BoE looks poised to cut interest rates for the fifth time in 12 months on Thursday International News via Reuters: British benchmark index FTSE 100...

Solomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific’s top political meet

Three island states have diplomatic ties with Taiwan and not China International News via Reuters: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has said that 21 donor...

UBS joins exodus from climate banking alliance

The departure raises questions about the future of NZBA International News via Reuters: Swiss lender UBS will leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, following the departure of...

Maersk boosts profit outlook as container demand defies trade fears

Maersk, viewed as a barometer of world trade, said it now expected global container volumes to increase by 2% to 4% this year International News...

McDonald’s global sales top estimates as affordable meal options boost demand

Its shares rose 2.3% in early trading as strong demand in the U.S. and international markets powered a 3.8% rise in global same-store sales International...

Exclusive-US lawmaker questions Intel CEO’s ties to China in letter to company board chair

It is not illegal for U.S. citizens to hold stakes in Chinese companies International News via Reuters: U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to...

France battles largest wildfire of the year, one person killed

The fire has burnt down at least 25 houses International News via Reuters: Firefighters in southern France struggled on Wednesday to control a massive wildfire that...

Five US soldiers shot at Georgia base, suspect a fellow soldier, official says

The soldiers were treated on site and then transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment International News via Reuters: The man suspected of shooting...

Shopify delivers upbeat revenue forecast on resilient demand, shares surge

The Canadian company's merchant base has been resilient through early August after showing steady growth in the April-June period International News via Reuters: Shopify on Wednesday...
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