Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says
Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Meat producer closes facilities in Utah and Iowa as beef prices rise for consumers amid historic cattle shortageTyson Foods, the largest meatpacking company in the US, announced last week that it is c
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Walmart shares slide as U.S. sales hit by falling drug prices
The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over five years.
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marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields
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finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam”
High tariffs on Chinese goods have had predictable effects
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economist.com
18.08.2026
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continu
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
US president’s remarks follow talks between Gulf state and Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
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ft.com
17.08.2026
U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for interest rates.
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marketwatch.com
17.08.2026
Canadian business braced for 50% US tariffs
US-Canada trade talks go down to the wire, plus Japanese growth figures and a UK inflation update
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ft.com
16.08.2026
Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock
Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines.
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marketwatch.com
14.08.2026
US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high; weakening of UK’s EV sales targets criticised – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001Andy Burnham looks to cut new EV sales targetsInsurer Aviva said it is helping customer
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running | Editorial
A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are usefulJapan’s yen has slid back towards 160 to the dollar, despite last month’s extr
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theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last?
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
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bbc.co.uk
14.07.2026
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
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bbc.com
09.06.2026
US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles
It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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bbc.com
04.05.2026
ORIX Corporation (IX) Divesting IX NTI Holdings LLC & Absorbing Tsukuba Lease Corporation
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finance.yahoo.com
02.05.2026
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
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bbc.com
27.04.2026
Aston Martin bondholders seek US discovery in UK debt fight
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026