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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

basrahdaily.comJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside...

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U.S. job market shows signs of strain in April

basrahdaily.comMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

U.S. jobless claims rose to 241,000, marking a 9-week high and signaling growing pressure on the labor market....

US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

basrahdaily.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Core inflation stayed at 2.8% in December, aligning with expectations but above the Fed’s target. Rising energy costs and tariff threats pose risks to price...

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Stock market enters unique phase as Trump begins second term

basrahdaily.comJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

U.S. markets soar with record gains in 2024, driven by Federal Reserve cuts, tech dominance, and robust earnings, but risks loom as Trump’s policies and...

Oil prices fall 1 percent amid weak economic data from US and Germany

basrahdaily.comJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Oil prices fell 1% amid weak economic data from the US and Germany, reversing recent gains driven by a weaker dollar and surging winter demand...

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Labor demand cools as U.S. job openings hit lowest since January 2021

basrahdaily.comSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

The U.S. labor market saw job openings dip to a 30-month low in July, suggesting further cooling as economists closely watch the Federal Reserve....

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US national debt skyrockets to record $34.4 trillion

basrahdaily.comMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

US national debt hits record $34.4 trillion, raising alarms over fiscal policy and market stability. Experts warn of dire consequences....

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US stock futures dip as bond yields climb, rate-cut hopes diminish

basrahdaily.comJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

The latest developments in the US financial markets indicate a shift in investor sentiment as US stock futures witnessed a downturn on Wednesday. This trend...

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Inflation cools rapidly, paving the way for economic confidence in 2024

basrahdaily.comJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

As the year 2023 drew to a close, many had anticipated it would be marked by economic turmoil and recession fears. However, it defied expectations...

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Child poverty doubles as US grapples with post-COVID economy

basrahdaily.comSeptember 14, 2023September 14, 2023

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

As the US grappled with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, new data paints a bleak picture. Inflation-adjusted income witnessed a decline, while the child poverty rate...

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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

U.S. job market shows signs of strain in April

US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

Stock market enters unique phase as Trump begins second term

Oil prices fall 1 percent amid weak economic data from US and Germany

Labor demand cools as U.S. job openings hit lowest since January 2021

US national debt skyrockets to record $34.4 trillion

US stock futures dip as bond yields climb, rate-cut hopes diminish

Inflation cools rapidly, paving the way for economic confidence in 2024

Child poverty doubles as US grapples with post-COVID economy

US legal visa issuances fall as India and China lead drop

Yas Waterworld adds 11 attractions for April 4 opening

UAE Egypt talks focus on economy and regional security

Merriam-Webster joins Britannica in court fight with OpenAI

South Korea starts 2026 with 11.3 trillion won surplus

Botswana downgrade adds pressure to diamond economy

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South Korea starts 2026 with 11.3 trillion won surplus

Botswana downgrade adds pressure to diamond economy

India forex reserves hit record $728.49bn on RBI data

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US legal visa issuances fall as India and China lead drop

UAE Egypt talks focus on economy and regional security

Merriam-Webster joins Britannica in court fight with OpenAI

Health

UNICEF and partners launch $300m child nutrition drive

WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries

FDA classifies recall of 80,000 McCafé decaf K-Cups

Automotive

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs

Ford issues US recall for Escape Focus Explorer and Lincoln MKC

EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles