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Farmers exploit loophole in Amazon soy deal to clear rainforest
Brazilian soy farms expand into Amazon despite 2008 deforestation pact

SANTAREM, Brazil: As Brazil cements its position as the world's top soy exporter, a new wave of deforestation is spreading across the...

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs
Central banks cut rates amid Trump tariff, inflation jitters

ZURICH, Switzerland: A wave of central banks across Europe surprised markets last week by lowering interest rates, responding to easing...

Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal
Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers
Federal Reserve faces tough call despite strong US economy

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy is performing reasonably well, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision...

Brazil aims to restart poultry trade after bird flu clearance
Brazil declares bird flu-free status, seeks to resume exports

SAO PAULO, Brazil: Brazil is taking confident steps to restore its dominance in global poultry exports after declaring its commercial...

New Zealand PM seeks stronger ties with China amid security talks
New Zealand PM Luxon in China to boost trade and tourism

BEIJING/WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon commenced his visit to China on June 17, seeking to strengthen trade...

U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites, investors eye oil and safe havens
Markets brace for oil shock, volatility after U.S. strikes on Iran

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites has cast a shadow over global markets, with investors bracing for...

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs
Central banks cut rates amid Trump tariff, inflation jitters

ZURICH, Switzerland: A wave of central banks across Europe surprised markets last week by lowering interest rates, responding to easing...

Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal
Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers
Federal Reserve faces tough call despite strong US economy

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy is performing reasonably well, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision...

TikTok gets US reprieve as Trump grants 90-day extension
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline to September 17

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has granted TikTok another reprieve, extending the deadline for its Chinese parent company,...

Swiss National Bank responds to strong franc and US trade doubts
Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to 0% amid inflation drop

ZURICH, Switzerland: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its key interest rate to zero percent on June 19 to respond to falling inflation,...