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Maersk says to avoid Red Sea for foreseeable future
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Stocks retreat before US jobs data, as rate cut hopes fade
European and Asian stock markets slid Friday before US jobs data and after separate employment figures out of the word's biggest economy poured cold water on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the next few months.
Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% in December
The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9 percent in December mainly due to energy costs, official data showed Friday.
Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, marking another blow for the US firm days after it was surpassed in EV sales by China's BYD.
Israeli minister lays out post-war Gaza plan as fighting rages
Israel's defence minister has publicly presented for the first time proposals for the post-war administration of Gaza, where the military on Friday reported deadly overnight strikes.
Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software: regulator
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, owing to software issues that could pose safety risks while driving.
Markets mostly down ahead of US jobs as rate cut hopes fade
Asian and European stocks struggled Friday after a bigger-than-expected rise in US private-sector jobs poured cold water on hopes for an interest rate cut in the next few months.
Markets mixed ahead of US jobs as rate cut hopes fade
Asian stocks were mixed Friday after a bigger-than-expected rise in US private-sector jobs poured cold water on hopes for an interest rate cut in the next few months.
Israeli defence chief lays out post-war Gaza plan as fighting rages
Israel's defence minister has laid out for the first time preliminary plans for the post-war administration of Gaza, saying neither Israel nor Hamas will rule the Palestinian territory after hostilities there conclude.
Navajo object to depositing human remains on Moon
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US stocks stumble as tech titans tumble
European stocks rebounded from losses at the start of the year on Thursday, while the picture in the US was mixed as investor enthusiasm for American tech giants continued to wane.
US auto sales boosted by price cuts in 2023
US vehicle sales got a boost from strong demand in 2023, due in part to attractive offers by automakers and dealers in the face of high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
Ford US vehicle sales neared two million in 2023
Auto giant Ford sold almost two million vehicles in the United States last year, the company said Thursday, buoyed by accelerating electric vehicle sales and continued growth in internal combustion engine trucks.
European, US stocks stage rebound
European and US stock indices rebounded Thursday following a series of losses at the beginning of the year over interest rate cut angst and geopolitical uncertainty.
Spain generated record 50% of power from renewables in 2023
Spain generated more than half of its electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar power in 2023 in a "historic" record, the national power grid said Thursday.
UK party leaders kick off general election year
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
Strikes shut doors at world-famous French monuments
Tourists travelling to visit historic French landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Normandy's Mont Saint Michel have found their doors closed for part of the past two weeks, as striking workers complain of underinvestment and too many visitors.
European, US stocks creep higher
Europe's major stock indices edged higher Thursday, while Wall Street opened mixed, following a series of losses at the beginning of the year.
US private sector hiring up more than expected in December
The US private sector added more jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Thursday, signaling a strong labor market could continue to support the economy despite higher interest rates.
German emissions at 70-year low as coal use drops
German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years, as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed.
German car sales up in 2023 but electric models lose ground
Sales of new cars in Germany increased in 2023, official data showed Thursday, but an end to government subsidy programmes saw electric vehicles lose ground on fossil-fuel models.
Russia hopes to wear down Ukraine with mass strikes: analysts
Russia's latest massive strikes against major Ukrainian cities aim at wearing out both the population and air defences, experts say, as Kyiv urges Western allies to provide more weapons.
TotalEnergies announces land review in controversial Africa projects
French energy giant TotalEnergies on Thursday said it had launched a land acquisition assessment for controversial $10-billion projects in Uganda and Tanzania slammed by environmentalists.
Private sector funding key to climate transition, World Bank chief says
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US interest rates likely to stay high 'for some time': Fed minutes
US Federal Reserve officials expect interest rates will need to remain high "for some time" to tackle stubborn inflation, according to minutes of the most recent rate decision published on Wednesday.
Republicans push impeachment of Biden immigration chief
US Republicans announced impeachment proceedings Wednesday against Joe Biden's homeland security chief over the worsening border crisis, as they seek to cement immigration as a major issue in November's presidential election.
Migrant arrivals in Spain nearly doubled in 2023
The number of migrants arriving illegally in Spain soared by over 80 percent in 2023, with a record number landing in the Canary Islands, official figures showed Wednesday.
GM rides 'strong demand' to grow US auto sales
US automaker General Motors reported Wednesday a jump in vehicle sales for 2023, citing robust demand in a year also boosted by easing supply issues.
Oil prices jump, stocks slump after Iran blasts
Global markets were rattled Wednesday as blasts in Iran that killed at least 103 fanned fears of the war between Israel and Hamas spreading further.
Ethiopia defends Somaliland deal as Somalis protest
Ethiopia insisted on Wednesday that its controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland broke no laws after Somalia accused its neighbour of a blatant attack on its sovereignty.