Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
The AI boom needs electricity, but Western grids are strained. Is power China’s power?
Near the end of last year, thousands of European travellers saw their holiday plans unravel after a prolonged…
Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than…
China, EU reach framework agreement in EV tariff dispute
Beijing and Brussels on Monday announced a milestone in resolving their years-long trade dispute over Chinese electric vehicles,…
Dollar set for second straight weekly gain after US jobs data
Dollar on track to extend winning streak into fourth dayAnticipated Supreme Court tariff ruling not happening on FridayUS…
Taiwan says China’s war games sought to undermine global support for the island
Taiwan report says China’s war games sought to counter international support the island, divert from economic issuesChina uses…
Euro zone inflation dips, growth holds up, backing ECB’s sanguine narrative
German, French inflation drop more than expectedPMI signals modest but steady growthECB seen on hold all year FRANKFURT,…
Denmark in crisis as Trump sets sights on Greenland
This aerial view shows icebergs floating in the waters beaten down by the sun with buildings in the…
Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta tariffs after a review
ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Italy’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the United States had sharply lowered proposed…
China accuses Netherlands of making ‘mistakes’ over chipmaker Nexperia
The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is displayed at the chipmaker’s German facility, after the Dutch government…
Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content
TikTok profile promoting EU exit for Poland gains traction, then disappearsTikTok removed content violating its rules, spokesperson saysEU’s…