Europe weighs using trade 'bazooka' against the U.S. as Greenland crisis deepens
European countries are reportedly considering retaliatory tariffs and wider economic counter-measures against the U.S.
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China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts
China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as retail sales fell to the lowest level since late 2022.
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Oil Prices Steady as Ebbing Iranian Protests Lower Chance of US Attack
Oil prices were little changed on Monday, after rising in the previous session, as Iran's deadly crackdown on protests quelled the civil unrest in the country, reducing the chance of a U.S. attack on the major Middle Eastern producer that could disrupt supplies.
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China's Population Falls for a Fourth Consecutive Year
China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, dropping by 339 million to 1.405 billion, a faster decline than 2024, official data showed Monday.
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What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island's 'silicon shield'
The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island's most advanced semiconductors.
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Dick Morris to Newsmax: Trump Delivering 'Extraordinary' Economy
Dick Morris, an adviser to President Donald Trump and author of "The Real Charlie Kirk," said Saturday on Newsmax that the pace of economic improvement under Trump has been striking, particularly given the short time since the president returned to office.
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