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Sidelined Russia flexes muscle with missile launch — and Trump is not impressed
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on next to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Russia’s testing of an “invincible” nuclear-powered cruise missile with a potentially “unlimited […]
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European markets set to start the week with Fed, Trump and Xi meeting in mind
European markets set to start the week with Fed, Trump and Xi meeting in mind Source
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CNBC Daily Open: Cooler-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation adds to market cheer
People shop for food at a supermarket in Monterey Park, California on September 9, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images A tamer-than-expected U.S. inflation report for September injected optimism into markets. Traders are now betting that the Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut rates at its October meeting — scheduled for later […]
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 crosses 50,000 for the first time, leading gains in the region
Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached the 50,000 mark for the first time Monday, leading regional gains as investors cheered progress in U.S.-China trade talks and strong momentum from Wall Street. The benchmark index rose over 2%, while the Topix added 1.61%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.83% after hitting a record high on Friday, while the small-cap […]
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Scott Bessent says he’s ‘felt this pain’ from China because ‘I’m actually a soybean farmer’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessett said Sunday he, too, has “felt pain” from China refusing to buy U.S.-grown soybeans during a trade conflict with President Donald Trump because “I’m actually a soybean farmer.” Bessent’s comment came during an interview with ABC News’ “This Week,” where he said that trade negotiations with China in the past two […]
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Trump eyes trade deal after U.S. and China reach an early consensus in ‘successful’ talks
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet ahead of a ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26, 2025. Mohd Rasfan | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said he […]
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U.S., China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Top economic officials from the U.S. and China kickstarted talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to avert an […]
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