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EU gets reprieve as Trump announces higher tariffs on Japan,...
The European Union will not face higher tariffs from the United States, unlike several other countries that received letters from US President Donald Trump Monday informing them of sharply higher tariffs on goods starting 1 August. In letters to...
Markets edge up as Trump signals US-India trade deal nears completion
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in the morning trade on Tuesday after a weak beginning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the formal announcement of a trade deal with the US. Rally in Asian...

Sensex & Nifty Hit High, Investors On The Sidelines Ahead Of The US Trade Deal Announcement
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in the morning trade on Tuesday after a weak beginning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the formal announcement of a trade deal with the US. Rally in...
Markets trade marginally higher after muted start
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in the morning trade on Tuesday after a weak beginning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the formal announcement of a trade deal with the U.S. Rally in Asian...

India News | Markets Trade Marginally Higher After Muted Start
Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in the morning trade on Tuesday after a weak beginning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the formal announcement of a trade deal with the US....
Trump Hints at Imminent Trade News for ‘Minimum’ 7 Countries
Donald Trump issued a vague message on Tuesday night hinting at an upcoming announcement targeting seven countries in the latest ongoing drama surrounding his controversial tariffs. In an uncharacteristically brief post on Truth Social on Tuesday,...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:17 a.m. EDT
Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia faces mounting trash and tension as a strike by many of the city's blue-collar workers enters its eighth day. Some...

Trump's tariff list: 14 countries, new rates, and what they export to America
US President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs by releasing a list of countries that could face higher tariffs on their exports to the United States. On Monday, Trump confirmed that letters had been sent to several nations, warning...

Billionaire Immigrants From Iran, Cuba, Pakistan And Israel Discuss Current Climate
“If it were up to today’s administration, my family’s hopes for living in a land of freedom and opportunity would have been significantly challenged,” says billionaire real estate developer Jorge Perez, referring to the government of his former...

Deadline for New Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariff Rates Delayed to August 1, With Some Rate Increases Scheduled
Key Takeaways Tariff Deadline Extended to August 1: President Trump postponed the implementation of country-specific reciprocal tariffs from July 9 to August 1, giving countries additional time to negotiate deals with the U.S. before facing higher...

Beware! Cyber-attacks, threats on the prowl
In an increasingly interconnected world, Nigeria, like many countries, finds itself grappling with the pervasive and evolving threat of cybercrime. The rapid adoption of digital technologies, while fueling economic growth and innovation, has...

Widely used painkiller can be made from plastic waste, researchers discover
Common bacteria can turn plastic waste into the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, researchers have discovered. Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol and also known as paracetamol in some countries, is usually made from fossil...

Widely used pain drug can be made from plastic waste
Common bacteria can turn plastic waste into the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, researchers have discovered. Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol and also known as paracetamol in some countries, is usually made from fossil...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:12 p.m. EDT
Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia faces mounting trash and tension as a strike by many of the city's blue-collar workers enters its eighth day. Some...

Trump’s previous tariffs terrified the world economy. He’s betting this time is different.
On Tuesday, he told his Cabinet that past presidents who hadn’t aggressively deployed tariffs were “stupid.” Ever the salesman, Trump added that it was “too time-consuming” to try to negotiate trade deals with the rest of the world, so it was just...

Policy Updates | Trump announces next trade moves
Trump’s trade moves... President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that extends the effective date on the tariffs announced April 2 to Aug. 1. The tariffs initially were to take effect July 9. The brief order formalizes what Trump and...
Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is different
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump last rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged. Only three months later, he’s betting this time is different. In his new round of...

Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is...
On Tuesday, he told his Cabinet that past presidents who hadn't aggressively deployed tariffs were "stupid." Ever the salesman, Trump added that it was "too time-consuming" to try to negotiate trade deals with the rest of the world, so it was just...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:55 p.m. EDT
Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia faces mounting trash and tension as a strike by many of the city's blue-collar workers enters its eighth day. Some...

Is it really unsafe to drink cold water in hot weather?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Why do people say cold water is bad for you in summer? The warning that cold water should be avoided in hot weather usually rests on two arguments: it may interfere with thermoregulation, and it could trigger a...