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Last updated: 30 Oct, 2025  
 Global Business
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US Fed cuts interest rates as govt shutdown clouds economic outlook
IANS | 30 Oct, 2025
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, as policymakers grapple with limited economic data due to a federal government shutdown.
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» US tariffs to cut S. Korea's economic growth by 0.45 pp in 2025
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ai1.jpg S. Korea, US sign cooperation deal on AI, space, mobile networks
IANS | 29 Oct, 2025
South Korea and the United States signed an agreement on Wednesday to cooperate in artificial intelligence (AI), space and other areas on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering underway in the southeastern city of Gyeongju. 
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apec.jpg APEC Summit 2025 draws keen attention with S. Korea-US trade deal at stake
IANS | 24 Oct, 2025
With only seven days remaining until the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, eyes are on whether South Korea and the United States could strike an official tariff deal at the two-day event, as the countries are making last-minute efforts to resolve differences over Seoul's $350 billion investment commitment to Washington. 
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skorea.jpg S. Korea narrows most gaps with US in tariff talks, seeks deal in line with national interests
IANS | 22 Oct, 2025
South Korea has narrowed most differences with the United States in tariff negotiations, with "one or two" unresolved issues remaining, a senior presidential aide said on Wednesday, adding that Seoul seeks to finalize a deal with Washington in line with national interests. 
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iran.jpg Iraq signs preliminary deal with US company on developing energy sector
IANS | 08 Oct, 2025
The Iraqi Oil Ministry on Wednesday signed a Heads of Agreement with U.S. energy company ExxonMobil to develop Iraq's energy sector. 
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