Politics

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Japan - Aggressive spender Takaichi and reformist Koizumi headline race to succeed Ishiba

Koizumi win in Japan’s LDP leadership race could lift the yen, with reduced political uncertainty paving the way for a BOJ rate hike in October. Rival Sanae Takaichi, aligned with “Abenomics,” favours looser policy.

03/10/2025 | 02:31 GMT

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03/10/2025 | 02:31 GMT

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Germany's Munich Airport closed - drones spotted over the airport

Germany's Munich Airport has been closed following drones spotted over the airport, a federal Police spokesperson tells BILD

03/10/2025 | 00:43 GMT

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03/10/2025 | 00:43 GMT

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ICYMI: White House wants equity-for-relief deals across 30 industries ahead of midterms

Trump is orchestrating a sweeping campaign to cut deals across as many as 30 strategic industries, from pharma and AI to mining and energy, before the 2026 midterms.

02/10/2025 | 22:09 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 22:09 GMT

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Hey, hey, its NFP day! Oh .... wait ....

With the US government in shut down there will be no nonfarm payroll data today

02/10/2025 | 21:43 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 21:43 GMT

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ICYMI - Bessent flags growth hit from shutdown, soybean farmers to get support

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy could take a hit from the ongoing government shutdown, warning that GDP and workers may suffer if it drags on. He added that new aid for farmers, especially in the soybean sector, will be unveiled Tuesday.

02/10/2025 | 21:25 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 21:25 GMT

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Trump considering $1000 to $2000 rebates for taxpayers with his tariff money

Trump is also using tariff money to buy off farmers.

02/10/2025 | 20:50 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 20:50 GMT

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Epstein was "the greatest blackmailer ever"

I wonder how this will go over in Trump's cabinet

02/10/2025 | 19:42 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 19:42 GMT

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Commodities

Commodities

China will set out a 5-year plan this month: What to expect

Eyes on long-term plans and AI for China

02/10/2025 | 15:50 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 15:50 GMT

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US Bessent: We could see hit to GDP from shutdown

Comments from the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent to CNBC

Giuseppe Dellamotta

02/10/2025 | 11:42 GMT

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Giuseppe Dellamotta

02/10/2025 | 11:42 GMT

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US, Japan reportedly arranging for Trump to make a visit to Japan on 27 October

Kyodo News reports on the matter

Justin Low

02/10/2025 | 08:01 GMT

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Justin Low

02/10/2025 | 08:01 GMT

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Trump emphasizes again his shut down a good opportunity, "billions of $ can be saved"

Trump plans permanent mass layoffs

02/10/2025 | 02:56 GMT

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02/10/2025 | 02:56 GMT

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G7 vows to choke off Russian revenues - threatens penalties for Russian oil buyers

The G7 vowed to tighten sanctions enforcement against Russia, pledging to phase out remaining imports and warning of penalties for countries and firms helping to finance Moscow’s war effort.

01/10/2025 | 21:16 GMT

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01/10/2025 | 21:16 GMT

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Trump says tariff money will go to soybean farmers

Trump says soybeans will be a major topic of discussion with China

01/10/2025 | 17:56 GMT

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01/10/2025 | 17:56 GMT

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Taiwan rejects U.S. push to move half of chip production to America

Taiwan pushed back against a U.S. proposal to relocate half its chip output, warning the plan would hurt its economy and weaken its strategic advantage. The Trump administration wants a “50–50 split” in production to reduce reliance on Taiwan, but Taipei views control of its chip sector as essential.

01/10/2025 | 02:06 GMT

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01/10/2025 | 02:06 GMT

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Axios says a US government shut down is now "virtually inevitable".

Axios, a US politics website, reporting on "The Senate once again rejected a bill Tuesday evening that would have kept the government funded".

30/09/2025 | 23:49 GMT

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