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European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverse

European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverse

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy barely grew in the April-June quarter as frantic earlier efforts to ship goods ahead of new U.S. tariffs went into reverse and output fell for the contin...

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Japanese technology giant Panasonic announces a new chief as its profits barely hold up

Japanese technology giant Panasonic announces a new chief as its profits barely hold up

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and technology company Panasonic has chosen a new chief executive after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. Kenneth William Sain, a former Boeing ...

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Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing’s 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street’s expectations

Boeing’s second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft manufacturer delivered more commercial planes in the period. Boeing Co. lost $611 million, or 92 cents per share, for th...

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First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit

First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The first Australian -made rocket to attempt to reach orbit from the country’s soil crashed after 14 seconds of flight on Wednesday. The rocket Eris, launched by Gil...

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Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight

Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s become tradition. Congressional leaders from both major political parties blame each other for a potential government shutdown as the budget year draws to a close. But this ...

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IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world this year and next because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade poli...

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