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US government refuses to return Trump's illegal tariffs to companies

US government refuses to return Trump’s illegal tariffs to companies

The US government is refusing to return to companies the tariffs that the Supreme Court declared illegal last monththe Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Customs officials are denying companies’ requests to recoup tariffs imposed under emergency powers invoked by President Donald Trump, generating uncertainty among companies and causing more ...

Treasury yields reach weekly highs and inflation risk increases

Treasury yields reach weekly highs and inflation risk increases

Treasuries fell for a fourth day as U.S. economic data failed to allay concerns that Rising crude oil prices will fuel inflation. The Yields of different maturities increased between two and five basis points, and those of five to 30 years reached weekly highs. Yields had risen ahead of the data, as the benchmark U.S. ...

Fed report forecasts positive economic outlook and stable employment

Fed report forecasts positive economic outlook and stable employment

US economic activity grew slightly, prices continued to rise and employment levels remained stable in recent weeks, The Federal Reserve reported in a report on Wednesday. The report could leave central bank policymakers baffled about the trajectory of inflation, as they prepare for their next monetary policy meeting in two weeks. “Overall, economic expectations were ...

The United States and Ecuador launched an operation against "terrorist organizations"

The United States and Ecuador launched an operation against “terrorist organizations”

United States and Ecuador They launched a joint military action against what the US military called “Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador,” according to the US Southern Command. “Together, we are taking decisive action to confront the narcoterrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence and corruption to the citizens of the entire hemisphere”, Southcom said in ...

Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed that US embassy was attacked by drones

Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed that US embassy was attacked by drones

A loud explosion was heard and flames were seen at the US embassy in Riyadh early on Tuesday, three people familiar with the matter said, and one source said the fire was minor. The US embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, causing a limited fire and some property damage, the Saudi Defense Ministry ...

Australian and Canadian pensions sign first agreement to boost investment

Australian and Canadian pensions sign first agreement to boost investment

More than a dozen Canadian and Australian pension giants have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to increase investment between the countries, home to two of the largest retirement systems in the world. The initiative was announced in Sydney on Wednesday during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Australia. Under a memorandum of understanding – the ...

Gas prices rise after closure of the world's largest LNG export plant in Qatar

Gas prices rise after closure of the world’s largest LNG export plant in Qatar

Qatar shut down liquefied natural gas production at the world’s largest export facility after it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack, caused gas prices in Europe to rise more than 50% and shook global energy markets This unprecedented disruption marks a dramatic escalation in a conflict that now threatens energy security around the world. ...

Cursor's annualized revenue doubles to $2 billion

Cursor’s annualized revenue doubles to $2 billion

Cursor’s annualized revenue topped $2 billion in February, according to a person familiar with the matter. a figure that underlines the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence coding assistant. The company’s revenue rate, which projects current sales for 12 months, has doubled compared to three months earlier, said the person, who asked not to be ...

RBA is "very alert" to the inflationary risk derived from war in the Middle East

RBA is “very alert” to the inflationary risk derived from war in the Middle East

He Australia’s interest rate-setting board is “very alert” to the potential implications for inflation expectations of the conflict in the Middle East and is “well positioned” for a policy response if necessary.Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock said on Tuesday. In one of the first statements by a central bank chief since the United States and ...

UAE stock markets to close due to attacks on Iran

UAE stock markets to close due to attacks on Iran

The United Arab Emirates announced that its two main markets will remain closed two days a weekin order to avoid a possible crisis after the repeated attacks suffered by the Gulf country in retaliation by Iran for the air strikes by the United States and Israel. Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market will ...