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Trump deciding trade deals by Aug. 1, Commerce Secretary Lutnick says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will make his trade deal decisions this week even as separate negotiations with China and the European Union continue, U.S. Commerce chief Howard Lutn...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
Agilent Tech looks to double investments in India, eyes high-teen growth, CEO says
By Rishika Sadam HYDERABAD (Reuters) -U.S.-based laboratory equipment maker Agilent Technologies plans to double its investments in India to expand in one of its fastest-growing markets, a top executi...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
India braces for higher US tariffs, eyes broader trade deal, sources say
By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India is preparing to face higher U.S. tariffs - likely between 20% and 25% - on some of its exports as a temporary measure, as it holds off on fresh trade concessi...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
IMF edges 2025 growth forecast slightly higher, warns tariff risks still dog outlook
By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) -The IMF on Tuesday edged its global growth forecast slightly higher for 2025 and 2026 given stronger-than-expected purchases ahead of an August 1 jump in U.S. tariffs and a...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
IMF lifts 2025 GDP emerging economies' outlook on improved China view
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund raised its outlook for economic growth across emerging market and developing economies this year to 4.1% from 3.7%, driven by fron...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
Loss of central bank independence could lead to instability, IMF warns
By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday warned that any loss of central bank independence could undermine efforts to keep inflation expectations in check, potentially tr...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
EU deadline on Downtown deal extended to December 10 after Universal asks for more time
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU antitrust regulators have extended their decision deadline on a $775-million bid by Universal Music Group unit Virgin Music Group for Downtown Music to December 10, after Univer...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
Power equipment maker Hubbell raises annual profit forecast on strong data center demand
(Reuters) -Electrical equipment maker Hubbell raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for products used by data centers needed for artificial intelligence. The develo...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
US goods trade deficit narrows sharply in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. trade deficit in goods contracted sharply in June amid a decline in imports, cementing economists' expectations that trade likely accounted for much of an anticipated re...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025
European second-quarter corporate profits expected to rise 1.8%
(Reuters) -The outlook for European corporate health has improved, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday, after the European Union struck a framework trade deal with the U.S. on Sunday after...
Thomson Reuters Jul 29, 2025

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