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Global Economic Uncertainty
Coverage of Global Economic Uncertainty in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
U.S. unemployment aid filings dropped to 187,000 last week, the lowest level since 1969. Layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty.
- Markets rally amid hopes of US-Iran deal
Markets are rallying as investors hope a potential US-Iran deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and alleviate global economic uncertainty. The deal is seen as a step toward easing geopolitical tensions and stabilizing global trade routes.
- Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
US President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars and trucks, citing the EU's failure to comply with current trade agreements. The move comes amid global economic uncertainty and marks a new escalation in US-EU trade tensions.