Germany’s Merz warns Europe risks becoming economic pawn of US, China – POLITICO

Germany’s Merz warns Europe risks becoming economic pawn of US, China – POLITICO

Merz has been under rising political pressure at home to do more to address Germany’s economic malaise. Following two straight years of economic contraction, economists expect little if any growth this year, in part due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which hit Berlin’s export-oriented economy particularly hard. German business leaders are now urging…

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Stock market today: Live updates

Stock market today: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 16, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters U.S. stock futures were hovering near the flatline on Thursday night after the previous session saw a sell-off fueled by concerns about regional banks’ loan practices. Futures tied to the Dow…

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China accuses U.S. of 'panic' over rare earths, open to trade talks

China accuses U.S. of ‘panic’ over rare earths, open to trade talks

China on Thursday accused the U.S. of creating “panic” over Beijing’s controls on rare earth minerals, but indicated it is open to trade talks to resolve a dispute that has threatened to reignite a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. “The US interpretation seriously distorts and exaggerates China’s measures, deliberately creating unnecessary misunderstanding…

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