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By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Monday announced a last-minute trade investigation into Chinese-made “legacy” semiconductors that could heap more U.S. tariffs on chips from China…

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Ukraine says it received $1.1 billion from IMF in latest funding

December 23, 2024

(Reuters) – Ukraine’s prime minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday the country had received $1.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund, which would be used for key budget expenditure. Finance…

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No French government before Monday evening, presidency says

December 23, 2024

PARIS (Reuters) – France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening to take into account a day of mourning for cyclone-hit Mayotte, the presidency said in a statement,…

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Chinese media hail consumption boost even as caution spurs rentals, not buying

December 23, 2024

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s domestic demand is gathering pace as cautious consumers increasingly choose to rent items from cameras to handbags rather than buying them, the official People’s Daily said,…

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Government shutdown averted but bigger fiscal challenges ahead, says Goldman

December 23, 2024

Investing.com — The U.S. narrowly avoided a government shutdown after Congress passed a spending extension until March 14, 2025, with $100 billion allocated for disaster relief and $30 billion for…

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Apple’s sales, UK growth, Trump’s threats – what’s moving markets

December 23, 2024

Investing.com — Wall Street is seen opening the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, helped by a cooling of inflation pressures. Apple is expected to have a strong holiday season,…

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Swiss business gets Christmas bonus from EU trade deal

December 23, 2024

By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss business welcomed a new deal to overhaul the country’s relationship with the European Union, bringing Christmas cheer to an economy that is set…

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Former BOJ head Kuroda to become adviser at private think tank

December 23, 2024

TOKYO (Reuters) – Former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will become an adviser at the Japan Center for Economic Research from January, the non-profit, private think tank said on…

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Taiwan warns defence could suffer under opposition’s funding laws

December 23, 2024

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s cabinet warned on Monday the island’s security might be at risk after opposition parties passed laws that will require cuts in government spending, including defence, at…

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Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024

December 23, 2024

By Simon Robinson (Reuters) – Inflation dropped in most economies around the world in 2024, but voters didn’t care. Angered by the hefty ramp-up in prices for everything from eggs…

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