Business, General French budget surprises with focus on tax hikes as analysts warn of ratings downgrades October 11, 2024 While tax hikes are focused on big corporations and high earners, the budget also contains politically-controversial measures.
U.S. crude oil set to top $70 a barrel when trading begins on fears of Iran supply disruption It is unclear who is governing Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump cabinet picks battle misconduct claims and controversy The president-elect’s nominees for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.
Beijing’s strong counter tariffs raise the specter of an intense trade war with Washington In a shift in tone, China dropped its call for negotiations on trade in a weekend statement that condemned U.S.…