Starmer and Xi hail a reset in ties, helped by large AstraZeneca investment
Item 1 of 8 Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of…
Bank of Canada holds rates, says threat to Fed independence adds to uncertainty
Bank of Canada cites trade uncertainty as big risk this yearMaintained its forecast for modest growth in 2026…
Carney says almost nothing is normal in the US, trade pact review starting soon
OTTAWA, Jan 27 (Reuters) – In a sign of continuing U.S.-Canada tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday…
Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects
Trump administration has ridiculed 27-member EU’s slowness to make decisionsBusiness as usual no longer possible, Germany saysSix countries…
‘Pivot to China’ gathers pace as Starmer lands in Beijing
China strengthens ties with key partners amid U.S. tensionsBritish PM latest to seek new trade relationship with ChinaChina’s…
Turkey urges US to resolve Iran disputes one by one, says Iran ready for nuclear talks
ANKARA, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Turkey’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged the U.S. to resolve its disputes with…
Germany pushes for ‘two-speed’ Europe with new bloc of six leading economies
Germany proposes ‘two-speed EU’ to enhance decision-makingKlingbeil invites France, Poland, Spain, Italy, NetherlandsPlan includes capital markets union, defence,…
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…
US population growth slows as immigration declines, Census data shows
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – U.S. population growth has slowed to its lowest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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…
EU expected to approve new Iran sanctions in response to crackdown
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities under…