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Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns
Public debt $31.27 trillion exceeds annual GDP record borrowing inaction
Canada Strong Fund will invest in major national projects with private sector partners
The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1 percent, marking its second hike this year following a similar move in February
New levies target South Korean automobiles and pharmaceuticals
Net purchases of long-term U.S. securities by foreign residents reached $221.8 billion
Energy
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IEA pact aims to ease biggest energy crisis as gasoline hits $4.30 record
Von Der Leyen proposes fast EU energy support for vulnerable groups
Agriculture Secretary hails move as step toward American Energy Dominance supporting domestic biofuel demand
State reserves drawdown equals 30 days of demand roughly 8.5 million kiloliters scheduled through April end
Japan’s Prime Minister meets with IEA’s Birol to request further coordinated release of oil reserves
Birol noted the IEA is actively consulting with governments across Europe and Asia regarding release of additional stockpiles
New price caps save chinese drivers hundreds of dollars per tonne
Health
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Multibillion-dollar commitment is expected to generate tens of thousands of high-skilled direct and indirect jobs across the U.S.
Starting in 2025, 1,000 full-time faculty will be added at state medical schools by 2027, including 330 next year
The country is grappling with a labor shortage exacerbated by a declining birthrate
Unlocking the $100 billion weight loss market opportunity
Enhancing employee well-being improves organizational performance
Middle East home to some of the highest engagement with apps
Industry
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The first three projects include an oil export facility in Texas, an industrial diamond plant and a natural gas-fired power plant
China e-commerce sector emerges as primary economic engine supporting 78 million jobs
Semiconductors continued to power overall export growth despite U.S. tariff measures affecting global trade flows
A joint venture will fund a plant with an estimated capacity of 100 tons of gallium
The European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science
Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments
Logistics
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The two sides agreed to substantially deepen economic cooperation, with a focus on industries such as shipbuilding, defense and artificial intelligence
Deal grants EU enhanced access to Australian critical minerals like lithium manganese and aluminum
Trade gap fell from a revised $72.9 billion in December
New digital status ends sticker and BRP reliance, letting applicants keep passports during decisions
Heathrow revealed that £1.3 billion will be spent over the coming year in capital investment programs
Brazil possesses the world's second-largest reserves of rare earth minerals, which are essential for numerous products
Markets
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CPI rose 2.4 percent annually while investors assessed the Fed outlook
Country's gold-backed ETFs saw a remarkable inflow of 133.12 tons
Treasuries fell amid volatility as risk sentiment recovered
The closely watched core measurement of the Consumer Price Index slowed for the first time in months
The U.S. came in second with 133 deals of $23.1 billion while China ranked third with 69 transactions worth $5.3 billion
CPI showed annual inflation fell by 0.4 points to a lower-than-expected 2.5 percent
Miscellaneous
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Trump name to be given to Palm Beach International Airport as Florida governor signs new legislation
FAA approval needed Before Palm Beach Airport officially becomes Trump Airport
The 322-foot rocket was filled with over 700,000 gallons of supercold liquid hydrogen and oxygen
The K visa simplifies entry for young professionals, eliminating job offer requirements for STEM fields
The Tianping-3A 02 satellite boosts Chinese radar imaging and supports space exploration efforts
Google has previously faced financial penalties, including over $1 billion paid to France for tax fraud allegations
This development is a key step in strengthening the nation's resource security
Real Estate
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Northern Ireland was the best-performing area for the second year running, with prices up 7.1 percent
The median sales price of a new U.S. home in November 2024 was $402,600, down from $437,300 in October
London continues to have the most expensive house prices in the U.K., now averaging £543,308
30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.44 percent as of October 17, up from 6.32 percent one week ago
Mortgage rates drop to 4.75 percent to 5.00 percent range as housing affordability improves
This trend is attributed to heightened foreign investment spurred by the weak yen
Telecom
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$36.3 billion in cloud and big data revenue drives the industry
