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Yesterday · 26 min
Cost of Living Dominates US Midterms
How will the cost of living shape the US midterms?
Yesterday · 8 min
France takes a hard look at its finances
After days of violent unrest French lawmakers debate its controversial budget plans
Monday · 26 min
French businesses count the cost of riots
The economic fallout from riots across France
Monday · 8 min
AI boom fuels China’s exports
The world's second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter.
Friday · 25 min
Students protest in France, as fiscal concern mounts
Youth unemployment above 15% across Europe, as student protests in France continue
Friday · 8 min
Tesla shares rise after 'flying' car launch
Shares in Tesla have climbed following the launch of its new 'flying' sports car.
Thursday · 26 min
The Tesla Roadster is finally here
Tesla is set to show off its new EV, the Roadster, nearly nine years after the first one.
Thursday · 8 min
Brazil cuts working week from six days to five
Brazil's Congress has voted to give employees two days off per week.
October 14 · 26 min
US inflation is on the rise again
Inflation figures rose by 3.7% in September
October 14 · 8 min
US inflation heats up
US inflation rose more than expected, climbing to 3.7% in the year to September.
October 14 · 26 min
IMF warns of global GDP shock if AI bust happens
This comes as global tech and semi-conductor share prices fell
October 13 · 8 min
Formula 1 heads back to Africa
Rwanda will host the F1 African Grand Prix in a 10-year deal starting in the early 2030s.
October 13 · 26 min
Counting the fuel costs of two major conflicts
European foreign ministers condemn President Trump's plan to import diesel from Russia
October 12 · 9 min
Missile attacks disrupt Saudi flights
Thousands of flights are cancelled following deadly missile attacks on Saudi Arabia
October 9 · 26 min
Trump strikes deal with Putin on diesel
President Trump announced a deal with Russian President Putin to supply diesel
October 9 · 8 min
Microsoft hit by US green card restrictions
The US blocks Microsoft, other tech companies on green card sponsorship
October 8 · 28 min
French FM tries to allay fiscal fears
France spends more than it raises through taxes
October 8 · 8 min
Is AI powering a global trade boom?
The WTO raises its global trade forecast as demand for AI products surges
October 7 · 26 min
US mortgage rates highest since 2023
US mortgage rates rise to 7.49%, highest in nearly 3 years years.
October 7 · 8 min
Indian businesses brace for higher interest rates
Interest rates rise in India for the first time in four years: will it curb inflation?

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