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Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries - The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances. 3 hrs ago - Business

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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain -- The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

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Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears - The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health. 2 hrs ago

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Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels -- Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas -- The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

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Big tech bets big on AI - but can India keep pace in the global race? -- Experts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.

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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin -- Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

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Business Daily -- What's the future for state-owned postal services?

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Business Daily -- The cost of Australia's social media ban

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Business Daily -- Formula 1's new business model

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Elon Musk: Money, memes and Mars

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Business Daily -- What has happened to Europe's air traffic controllers?

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Business Daily -- Business Daily meets: Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales

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Can Japan get more female business leaders? -- The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

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How family firms can best plan for succession -- The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

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NYSE Opening Bell

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Calls for further rate cuts 'a little too aggressive' It's expected the US central bank will cut the cost of borrowing but concerns about the market remain. See more

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Technology of Business

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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation. See more

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Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch -- The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

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UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in -- GSK boss Emma Walmsley tells the BBC she will not "shy away" from the company's US expansion.

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McDonald's Netherlands pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash -- McDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI".

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'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media -- Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?

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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? -- What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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Elon Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he would not do it again -- The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India -- India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.

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Why has the price of silver hit a record high? -- The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.

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India orders IndiGo to slash flights as airline says operations 'normalised' -- Experts warn that airfares in India will rise in the short term as other airlines don't have spare capacity.

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Canadian airline Air Transat and pilot union reach tentative agreement -- The pilots' union had threatened to strike after contract talks stalled.

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UK budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says -- Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

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Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire -- If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.

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Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas -- Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

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Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules -- An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

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Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed, says co-founder -- Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.

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