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China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls

China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment...

That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of...

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Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased

Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected...

The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 3.8% from a year ago.

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India's inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, exceeding forecasts

India's inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, exceeding...

Inflation has risen for the eighth straight month in India, as food and energy prices...

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Trump claims Iran deal is 'unconditional surrender,' says his power has 'no limits': Axios

Trump claims Iran deal is 'unconditional surrender,' says...

Trump said in an interview with Axios on Thursday evening stateside that he negotiated...

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Hormuz relief may not ease the economic toll that's already 'baked in,' analysts warn

Hormuz relief may not ease the economic toll that's already...

Early signs of reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have lifted the most acute threat...

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Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada

Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada

The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has...

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China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes

China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers,...

China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed...

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'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be

'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver...

Following a wave of price hikes, at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing...

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Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wary disbelief'

Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time...

At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil...

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UK inflation holds steady at 2.8% in May

UK inflation holds steady at 2.8% in May

The Bank of England is due to update its monetary policy on Thursday.

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Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman

Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first...

The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on...

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran war peace prospects

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran...

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates on hold.

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Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit the Strait of Hormuz without their approval

Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit...

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait...

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Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill hundreds

Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic...

The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between...

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Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October...

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 4.1% annual...

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UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation plan after first vessel attack under peace deal

UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation plan after first...

The pause follows a container ship being struck near the coast of Oman on Thursday,...