Bank of Canada holds rates, says threat to Fed independence adds to uncertainty
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Australia committed to retaking ownership of Darwin port, Albanese says
SYDNEY, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Australia was committed to returning a key northern port leased for 99 years…
‘Pivot to China’ gathers pace as Starmer lands in Beijing
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Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
Item 1 of 3 An Amazon employee delivers packages in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., January 26, 2026.…
US consumer confidence dives to a more than 11-1/2-year low
Consumer confidence sags to lowest level in more than 11-1/2 yearsConsumers’ perceptions of the labor market weakened considerablyHouse…
Dollar reels near four-year low after blow from Trump comments
Item 1 of 3 United States one dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau…
Amazon bungles Wednesday layoff plan with misfired internal email
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France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
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Trump says he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports after trade deal delays
Trump accused South Korea legislature of not living up to trade dealUS and South Korea reached deal last…
Treasury cancels all Booz Allen Hamilton contracts
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday it had canceled all of its…
Winter storm snarls US travel, forces mass flight cancellations
3,800 flights canceled, 1,000 delayed due to stormAmerican Airlines leads in flight disruptionsFAA warns of potential ground stops…
Exclusive: Carney likely to visit India in early March as Canada trade pivot intensifies, envoy says
Carney’s visit aims to diversify Canada’s trade beyond the U.SIndia-Canada CEPA talks to begin in March, Patnaik indicatesTrade…