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US Fed chair signals no rush for rate cuts despite Trump pressure

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers Tuesday that the central bank can afford to wait for the impact of tariffs before deciding on further interest rate cuts -- despite President Donald Trump's calls to slash levels.

The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezos, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love of flying, is set to wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, in a Venice extravaganza.

The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezoz, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love of flying, is set to wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, in a Venice extravaganza.

Oil slides, stocks rise as Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire holds

Oil prices sank and stock markets rose Tuesday as US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was taking hold after he berated both countries for violating the truce.

US Fed chair to signal no rush for rate cuts despite Trump pressure

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will tell Congress Tuesday that the central bank can afford to wait for the impact of tariffs before deciding on further interest rate cuts -- despite President Donald Trump's calls to do so.

EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on planes

European lawmakers pushed on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector.

Oil slides, stocks jump amid Iran-Israel ceasefire uncertainty

Oil prices sank and stock markets jumped Tuesday, even as uncertainty reined over a Israel-Iran ceasefire.

Ceasefire in Iran-Israel war takes hold

A fragile ceasefire in the Iran-Israel war appeared to be holding Tuesday, after 12 days of strikes that saw Israel and the United States pummel the Islamic republic's nuclear sites.

German budget plans outline vast spending - and record debt

Germany's government pledged Tuesday to make massive new investments by taking on record debt as it presented its budget plans with the aim of reviving the economy and building up the military.

Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal

Oil prices sank more than five percent Tuesday after Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran.

UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search

Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that "punitive regulations" could impact UK economic growth.

World facing 'most complex' situation in decades: WEF

The world is facing the "most complex" geopolitical situation seen in decades, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) told AFP Tuesday, warning that turmoil was "impacting global growth".

Virgin Australia surges in market comeback

Virgin Australia climbed sharply as it re-entered the local share market Tuesday, a dramatic comeback from near bankruptcy more than four years ago.

Asian stocks up as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

Better than gold: how Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices

In Ecuador, farmers who bet on cocoa beans rather than bananas, the country's top agricultural export, are cashing in as a global shortage of the main ingredient in chocolate feeds a price bonanza.

AstroNova's Board Stonewalls Meaningful Change

AstroNova breached confidentiality, misrepresented private negotiationsCompany demanded silence in exchange for no Board seats, no leadership change, and no path to value creationBoard continues to prioritize entrenchment over addressing shareholder concerns

With Statewide Initiative, FuzeHub Advances Bid to Establish Upstate New York as Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing Hub

Upstate Makes champions glass packaging as part of NSF Regional Innovation Engines proposal, spearheads development of a glass innovation and training hubJune 25 event to explore New York's unique capabilities for next-gen, glass-based microelectronics - register here

The Jeffcoat Firm Recognized as Finalist for 2025 Best Legal Innovation Award

COLUMBIA, SC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / The Jeffcoat Firm, a leading personal injury law firm based in South Carolina, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Best Legal Innovation Award by Law.com's Daily Report. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm's commitment to leveraging technology and client-centered strategies to redefine legal services in the personal injury sector.

The Rise of Walkable Suburbs: Where Raleigh-Durham Families Are Heading Next

CHAPEL HILL, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / More families in the Triangle are following the nationwide trend and looking for homes in walkable suburbs. While schools and square footage are still major considerations, other aspects of family life are influencing relocation decisions. For instance, if you're a young family, you probably want to be able to walk to parks, coffee shops, and grocery stores.

EON Resources Inc. Announces Special Conference Call Thursday, June 26,2025 at 10:30 AM EDT to Discuss Acquisition of the South Justis Field in the Permian Basin

HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / EON Resources, Inc. (NYSE American) (EONR or "the Company") is an independent upstream energy company with oil and gas properties in the Permian Basin. Today the company announced it will hold a special conference call to update and educate investors regarding the recent acquisition of the South Justis Field in the Permian Basin in Lea County, NM by EON Energy, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary. Among the topics to be discussed are production, producing zones, cash flow, plans for the remainder of the calendar year and future expansion.

Oil prices tumble as markets shrug off Iranian rebuttal to US

Crude oil prices slid more than seven percent Monday while Wall Street stocks advanced after markets shrugged off Iran's rebuttal to the US weekend attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran attacks US base in Qatar in retaliation for strikes on nuclear sites

Iran announced it had launched missiles at a major US base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation for American strikes on key nuclear facilities, with explosions ringing out in Doha and projectiles seen streaking overhead.

E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover

Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E.Coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said Monday, though outside experts doubted the technique would make a dent in the fight against plastic pollution.

US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market

Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released Monday, as high mortgage rates weighed on the market.

Asian countries most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

Star-packed, Covid-shaped 'Death Stranding 2' drops this week

Japanese video game legend Hideo Kojima releases "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" this week, a star-studded PlayStation sequel inspired by the Covid pandemic.

Oil prices seesaw as investors await Iran response to US strikes

Oil prices wobbled and stock markets wavered Monday as traders awaited Tehran's response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Tehran hit by Israeli attacks, vows response to US strikes

Loud explosions rocked Tehran on Monday as Israel said it struck "regime targets" in the city, escalating tensions a day after US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

New CEO of Jeep owner Stellantis starts with leadership shake-up

Antonio Filosa began his tenure as chief executive of US-European auto giant Stellantis on Monday with a leadership shake-up, as he seeks to jump-start performance at the struggling maker of Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat vehicles.

Oil dips, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil prices gave up most of their early gains on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.

Eurozone business activity almost flat again in June

Business activity in the eurozone was up marginally in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion -- albeit at a slowing, sluggish pace, a closely watched survey showed Monday.

Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran

Oil prices were higher on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.

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