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Japan's 10-year bonds track US Treasury declines after strong jobs data
TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's 10-year government bonds (JGBs) inched down on Friday, tracking declines in U.S. Treasuries after strong U.S. jobs data bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates on hold.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 0.5 basis point (bp) to 1.44...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Blistering heat, empty chairs and the C-word mar UN's flagship development event
Event leaders relieved by outcome document despite US absenceRich nations cut development finance, aid amid rising debt and defence spendingMacron only G7 head of state to attendLeaders including Barbados' Mottley, South Africa's Ramaphosa, skipped eventOutcome document targeted debt relief,...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Ukraine drones damage power infrastructure in Sergiyev Posad near Moscow, Russia says
July 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Sergiyev Posad district near Moscow early on Friday, injuring one person and leaving parts of the religiously significant centre without power, the head of the district said. "I ask everyone to remain calm, not to approach the windows, no...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump on Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire deal: will know in 24 hours
WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday it would probably be known in 24 hours how Palestinian militant group Hamas would respond to a proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump says he is disappointed in Putin
WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told reporters early on Friday he is disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin and does not think Putin will stop the war in Ukraine.Trump also said he will speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday.Earlier on Thursday, Tr...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard
Civil society feels marginalised from UN conferenceActivists see outcomes document as weakPlans for taxes on super-rich, jets praisedCSOs still view UN as essential forumBy David Latona SEVILLE, Spain, July 4 (Reuters) - When over 1,000 civil society representatives flocked to Seville this week f...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
End of tax-free loophole for low-value goods disrupts air shipments to US from China
Air cargo demand from Asia to North America fell 10.7% in May, IATA reportsLow-value e-commerce shipments from China to US fell 43% in May, Aevean estimatesE-commerce platforms shift focus to Europe and Asia-Pacific, Rotate consultancy notesBy Casey Hall and Lisa Barrington SHANGHAI/SEOUL, July 4...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to close Hong Kong branch, Bloomberg News says
July 4 (Reuters) - One of Japan's top trust banks, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SMTB), plans to shutter its Hong Kong branch by June next year and move most client operations to the Singapore office, Bloomberg News said on Friday.The Hong Kong branch, which manages corporate, shipping, and aviati...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
ANALYSIS-China urges caution - and speed - on assisted-driving technology
China finalising new safety rules for driver-assistance systemsRegulations aim to balance innovation and safety, prevent overselling capabilitiesLevel 3 systems seen as next battleground in China's car market July 4 (Reuters) - China's automakers are outpacing foreign rivals in their push...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
US environmental agency puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's policies
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency placed 139 employees on administrative leave after they signed a letter critical of President Donald Trump's policies, with the EPA saying it has "zero-tolerance" for those sabotaging the governm...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
China is reviewing, approving export licences for controlled items, commerce ministry says
BEIJING, July 4 (Reuters) - China is reviewing and approving export licences for controlled items and has been informed by the U.S. about cancellations of "restrictive measures" against China, its commerce ministry said on Friday.Teams on both sides are stepping up efforts to implement the o...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump signs order to raise national park fees for foreign visitors
By Steve Gorman and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to increase entrance fees at U.S. national parks for visitors from other countries, even as his administration seeks to cut national park spending by more than a third.The a...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Ukraine launches drones on Sergiyev Posad near Moscow, Russia says
July 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Sergiyev Posad district near Moscow, injuring at least one person and with explosions reported in at least four locations, the head of the district Oksana Yerokhanova said early on Friday. "I ask everyone to remain calm, not to approach t...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Thailand hopes for good news on U.S. tariffs, official says
BANGKOK, July 4 (Reuters) - Thailand held trade talks with the United States and hopes there will be good news on tariffs, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Friday.Washington has threatened to impose a 36% levy on imports from Thailand if a reduction cannot be negotiated before July...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
El Salvador president denies that Abrego Garcia was tortured in prison
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Thursday denied accusations that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the migrant returned to the U.S. in early June after being wrongfully deported to his native El Salvador, was tortured in a Salvadoran prison.In a court fi...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Ukraine's drone attack on Russia's Rostov kills one, acting governor says
July 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine's drone attack on the Rostov region killed at least one woman and forced the evacuation of scores of people from their homes, acting governor of the region in Russia's south said early on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
South Korea trade minister to leave for U.S. on Friday as tariff deadline looms
SEOUL, July 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will leave for the United States on Friday for tariff talks, the ministry said.The visit comes ahead of the July 9 deadline when U.S. tariffs could rise sharply.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump celebrates tax bill victory at Iowa fairground rally
Trump hails passage of tax-cut legislationWill sign law at White House ceremonyTrump says Democrats will regret not voting for packageBy Nandita Bose DES MOINES, IOWA, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump took a victory lap in friendly territory on Thursday, celebrating passage of his m...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump planning UFC fight at White House for US 250th anniversary
By Nandita BoseDES MOINES, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is planning to bring an Ultimate Fighting Championship event to the White House next year to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country's declaration of independence. Known in the mixed martial...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
World's biggest climate fund ramps up investment plans
Green Climate Fund board approves biggest investment roundComes amid broad rich nation retreat from providing aidAims to shorten time for partners to access fundsBy Simon Jessop and Virginia Furness LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The world's biggest multilateral climate fund said it will make its...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump says will send letters, probably starting Friday, laying out tariff rates
WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday said his administration would start sending letters to countries, probably on Friday, to identify the tariff rates they would face on imports to the United States. Trump told reporters before departing for Iowa that he expected to sReuters
Fri, Jul 4
Republicans, Democrats start gaming out Trump's tax-cut bill hit to 2026 elections
Democrats target Medicaid cuts as campaign ammunitionRepublicans argue tax cuts will boost economy by 2026Polling shows public concern over deficit and impact on low-income AmericansHouse seen as highly competitive, Republicans have easier path to defend SenateBy David Morgan, Richard Cowan and AndyReuters
Fri, Jul 4
