Catch up:Fed “not in a hurry” to cut rates; China hits Canada with tariffs

Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, said America’s economy was “in good shape” despite “elevated” uncertainty. He...

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Catch up:Fed “not in a hurry” to cut rates; Trump asks Iran to negotiate nuclear deal

Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, said America’s economy was “in good shape” despite “elevated” uncertainty. He...

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Is butter bad for you?

BUTTER IS HAVING a moment. In 2024 American consumption per person hit its highest in almost 60 years. Long-standing fears ab...

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Two private companies reach the Moon within four days

IT ALL SEEMS to have gone sideways—and for the second time. On March 6th an American firm called Intuitive Machines tried to ...

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François Hollande says Europe, abandoned by its former ally, must rearm fast

WE NEED TO be clear: while the American people may still be our friends, the Trump administration is no longer our ally. This...

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How do Ukrainian soldier fatalities compare with Russia’s?

DONALD TRUMP appears determined to end the war in Ukraine—and on terms that are strongly in Russia’s favour. He and his vice-...

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Catch up:America’s weakening jobs market; China vows revenge on Trump tariffs

America’s economy added 151,000 jobs in February, missing forecasts of 160,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, from 4%. ...

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Catch up:America’s weakening jobs market; Poland boosts defence spending

America’s economy added 151,000 jobs in February, missing forecasts of 160,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, from 4%. ...

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Catch up:America’s weakening jobs market; Trump asks Iran to negotiate nuclear deal

America’s economy added 151,000 jobs in February, missing forecasts of 160,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, from 4%. ...

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Catch up:Markets slump despite Trump tariff delay; China vows to hit back

Global stockmarkets fell despite Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday that he would postpone tariffs on some Canadian and ...

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