Economy
The global economy: growth, inflation, jobs, trade, debt and the macro forces shaping every market on the planet.
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US declines to renew USMCA trade pact with Mexico, Canada
Lengthy negotiations are expected as the Trump administration seeks changes to a trade deal with Mexico and Canada that has stream…
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U.S. Declines to Renew USMCA Trade Deal, Starting 10-Year Clock to Expiration
The Trump administration said Wednesday it would not immediately request to renew the North American trade agreement, leaving busi…
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Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies
The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving co…
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Portugal golden visa delays spark legal fight over trapped capital
Around 12,000 foreign investors with locked funds are preparing legal action against Portugal after severe administrative delays c…
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China Emerges as a Relative Winner From Strait of Hormuz Crisis
A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position.
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Trump Threatens to Impose 100% Tariff on European Countries Over Tech Taxes
The president claimed the tariffs would override a trade deal with the European Union, which European officials finalized just day…
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Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows
Consumer sentiment rose in recent weeks after plummeting early this year as energy costs soared.
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Bayer: Why so many Roundup weedkiller lawsuits?
Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW…
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As Chinese Tech Pulls Ahead, U.S. Fears It Will Become Dependent
Chinese firms have some of the world’s most advanced technology. But U.S. officials say relying on it could come with a downside.
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Trump offers Iran an economic lifeline — with strings
Iran has seen a speedy rebound in oil exports after the US-Iran deal granted immediate waivers on US sanctions. Relief on frozen a…
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Europe is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?
European countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement …
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America’s Thirst for Gasoline May Not Recover After Iran War
People drove less and bought more-efficient cars when fuel prices surged, habits that could stick over the long term.
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The man who knew, but didn't say: Alan Greenspan (1926-2026)
Alan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted s…
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How Deal With U.S. Could Reconnect Iran to the Global Economy
The country has long faced some of the world’s heaviest sanctions. The lifting of restrictions could open new vistas on trade and …
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Can Europe build its own AI heavyweights to rival the US?
With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost th…
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US curbs Anthropic AI access, raising global concerns
The Trump administration has restricted foreign access to Anthropic's latest AI models over security fears, forcing a global shutd…
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Berlin summit brings out private equity protesters
Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, saying the industry drives inequality, job cuts and…
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Strait of Hormuz reopening won't end shipping risks
A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But naval mines, high…
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US-Iran deal: When will oil prices fall?
A potential US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and su…
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Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the ec…
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
SpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has m…