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US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Finance

BANGKOK — U.S. futures fell and most Asian markets climbed Monday after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tokyo’s markets were closed…

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US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Breaking News

BANGKOK — U.S. futures fell and most Asian markets climbed Monday after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tokyo’s markets were closed…

Read more US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 · Finance

NEW YORK — Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and…

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Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Technology

LONDON — European Union regulators are investigating Shein over concerns the online retailer hasn’t done enough to limit the sale of illegal products or protect users from the…

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Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Technology

LONDON — European Union regulators are investigating Shein over concerns the online retailer hasn’t done enough to limit the sale of illegal products or protect users from the…

Read more Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Technology

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of…

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Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Finance

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate barely budged this week, staying close to 6% as the spring homebuying season nears. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate edged…

Read more Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%

Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China

February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 · Technology

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest plan yet to rebuild supply chains of critical minerals needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones,…

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US futures and world shares slip as worries over Trump’s Fed chief pick and AI weigh on markets

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 · Finance

U.S. futures and world shares skidded on Monday as worries over President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair amplified jitters over a possible bubble…

Read more US futures and world shares slip as worries over Trump’s Fed chief pick and AI weigh on markets

Trump stirs talk of ‘new world order’

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gives. And he takes away. Offended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s increasingly assertive posture toward the U.S., Trump revoked an invitation to…

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In their words: European governments criticize Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 · Breaking News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — European governments blasted U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that eight countries will face 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland beginning next month. Denmark,…

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Asian shares are mixed and US futures edge higher after Wall Street steadies

January 15, 2026January 16, 2026 · Finance

BANGKOK — Asian shares were mixed Friday after Wall Street broke a two-day losing streak and edged back toward record levels, helped by advances for Big Tech companies…

Read more Asian shares are mixed and US futures edge higher after Wall Street steadies

People inside Iran describe heavy security in first calls to outside world

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 · Technology

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranians could call abroad on mobile phones Tuesday for the first time since communications were halted during a crackdown on nationwide protests in…

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Consumer prices likely stayed elevated in December as data recovers from shutdown

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 · Finance

WASHINGTON — Inflation likely remained elevated last month as the cost of electricity, groceries, and clothing may have jumped and continued to pressure consumers’ wallets. The Labor Department…

Read more Consumer prices likely stayed elevated in December as data recovers from shutdown

US futures slip while world shares are mixed as Fed chair Powell faces legal threat

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Finance

BANGKOK — U.S. futures sank Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Department of Justice had served the central bank with subpoenas. Markets in Europe were…

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Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed nations, legalizes crypto mining and exchanges

January 1, 2026January 2, 2026 · Technology

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most isolated nations, officially legalized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency on Thursday in a major shift for…

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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 · Breaking News

President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks WASHINGTON —…

Read more Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Global shares trade mixed with some exchanges closed ahead of the New Year

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 · Breaking News

TOKYO — Global stock markets, including Germany, Japan and South Korea, were closed Wednesday for the yearend and New Year’s holidays, while trading was mixed in those bourses…

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Iran appoints new central bank governor after record currency fall and mass protests

December 31, 2025January 3, 2026 · Finance

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Wednesday appointed a new governor to the central bank after the former one resigned following a record currency fall against the U.S. dollar…

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Asian shares trade mixed with some exchanges closed ahead of the New Year

December 30, 2025December 31, 2025 · Finance

TOKYO — Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Seoul, were closed Wednesday for the yearend and New Year’s holidays, while trading was mixed in those bourses that…

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