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Asian markets extend gains on US trade deal hopes
Asian markets extended the week's gains Thursday on optimism other countries will follow up Japan's US trade deal with ones of their own, with speculation building that the European Union is on course.
Germans reluctant to open wallets despite easing inflation
The cost-of-living crisis may be easing in Germany but that has not sparked a shopping frenzy just yet in a country where, as a recent survey suggests, people fear inflation more than war. A recent survey by an army research centre showed German consumers fear rising prices more than a war between the West and Russia.
ECB expected to hold rates as more Trump tariffs loom
The European Central Bank looks set to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday while the introduction of higher US tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump hangs in the balance. But the relatively more favourable monetary policy conditions look fragile with an August 1 deadline for the possible imposition of punitive tariffs on European exports into the United States set by Trump.
Trump set to visit Scotland for trade talks, and some golf
US President Donald Trump will head to Scotland on Friday for a visit melding diplomacy and golf, a sport that is both his favorite pastime and of financial interest to his family. The visit is yet another example of how Trump has blurred the line between his official duties as president and promoting the family business since returning to power in January.
Australia lifts trade barriers on US beef
Australia said Thursday it would lift trade barriers on beef from the United States, removing a major point of friction between Canberra and the Trump administration. Threatened with 10 percent tariffs on beef shipped to the United States, one of its largest red meat markets, Australia has now dropped these barriers.
Akpabio suffers gaffe, says Nigeria impressed with Tinubu’s burial instead of Buhari, video trends
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, suffered a gaffe while speaking about former President Muhammadu Buhari’s funeral during plenary on July 23. A video has emerged.
“You’re defecting to party without office,” Bauchi governor fires shot at Atiku, others
Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has heavily lambasted Atiku Abubakar and other leaders of the PDP for defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Atiku coalition: “Let's change the system,” Amaechi vows to unseat Tinubu in 2027
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi has expressed dissatisfaction with the current administration and vowed to work against Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
Atiku coalition: “Tinubu intimidating opposition ahead of 2027,” Lamido alleges
Former governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has alleged that Bola Tinubu's government is weakening opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 election.
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