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US Economy Grows 1.5% in Second Quarter as AI Imports Weigh Down GDP
The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% annualized pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth, according to…
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AFC President Condemns FIFA’s $20 Billion World Cup Commercial Plan
khaleejtimes.com President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa condemned FIFA’s proposed $20 billion World Cup commercial restructuring plan, criticizing...
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US Dollar Rebounds After Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The US Dollar rebounded across Asian trading after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. While Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh avoided...
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Gold Prices Decline as US Dollar Strengthens and Treasury Yields Rise
Gold prices declined during Wednesday's trading sessions, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields as global markets await a…
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Grant Thornton Advisors to Acquire CBIZ in $5 Billion All-Cash Deal
Grant Thornton Advisors has agreed to acquire CBIZ in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of $5 billion, creating the fifth-largest…
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European Federations Threaten World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Investment Plan
Global soccer faces an unprecedented institutional crisis after FIFA announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary and sell minority stakes to private...
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US Stock Index Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday morning, led by gains in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 contracts as investors awaited…
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European Stock Indices Rise as Mining and Energy Shares Gain
European stock indices advanced slightly in Wednesday trading, supported by gains in mining and energy shares despite pressure on the technology sector.…
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Federal Reserve Projected to Hold Rates Steady Despite Market Anxiety
As the Federal Reserve convenes in Washington on July 28–29, 2026, markets expect central bankers to hold benchmark interest rates steady at…
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American Airlines Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After IT Outage Resolved
American Airlines restored systemwide IT connectivity and lifted a nationwide ground stop on Tuesday evening, resuming flight departures after a temporary...
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Brent Crude Prices Drop Below $87 as Supply Concerns Ease
Global oil markets saw volatile trading as Brent crude fell below $87 per barrel amid easing supply concerns and potential diplomatic talks…
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France and Spain Evacuate 330,000 People as Historic Wildfires Spread
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced the evacuation of over 330,000 people as Europe battles one of its worst wildfire seasons…