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Surf star Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Green dies
Surf star Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Green dies
by  AFP

Surf star Kelly Slater paid tribute on Thursday to Alan Green, the man who launched his career, after the co-founder of the iconic Quiksilver brand died aged 77. Green died of cancer at his home in Torquay, Australia, on Thursday, a spokeswoman for the Boardriders group, which owns Quiksilver, told AFP. "Love you, Greeny.

US Treasury nominee says Trump can usher in 'economic golden age'
US Treasury nominee says Trump can usher in 'economic golden age'
by  AFP

Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury chief spoke Thursday of ushering in "a new economic golden age," as he faced grilling by lawmakers about the incoming US administration's economic agenda. On Thursday, he told the Senate Finance Committee that Trump has a "generational opportunity to unleash a new economic golden age that will create more jobs, wealth and prosperity for all Americans."

US could cut interest rates 3 or 4 times this year: Fed official
US could cut interest rates 3 or 4 times this year: Fed official
by  AFP

The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with a first cut possible before July, a senior bank official said Thursday. Asked about the timing of cuts, Waller said if the data came in as he expected, it was "reasonable" to think rate cuts could come in the first half of the year.

LIV Golf sign United States broadcast deal with Fox Sports
LIV Golf sign United States broadcast deal with Fox Sports
by  AFP

LIV Golf has signed a multi-year broadcast deal in the United States with Fox Sports, the first time the Saudi-backed league will be shown on mainstream sports television in the game's biggest market. While talks between LIV and the established PGA Tour continue, the deal suggests that the breakaway league is unlikely to disappear any time soon.

Slovak entrepreneur funding rescue of German flying taxi startup
Slovak entrepreneur funding rescue of German flying taxi startup
by  AFP

A Slovak entrepreneur is providing most of the funds to rescue a German flying taxi startup that came close to collapse last month, the firm's new backers said Thursday. The consortium said a key figure is entrepreneur Marian Bocek, who runs holding company DTM Investment and founded Slovak battery manufacturer InoBat.

European carmakers warn against EU-US trade war
European carmakers warn against EU-US trade war
by  AFP

Europe's biggest automakers called on the European Union Thursday to avoid a "trade conflict" with the United States, days before Donald Trump officially returns as president. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European automotive lobby urged the EU to "try to avoid a potential trade conflict".