China and U.S. Agree to Pause Certain Tariffs and Export Restrictions

​On October 30, China’s Ministry of Commerce (商务部) officially released the outcomes of the China–U.S. trade consultations held in Kuala Lumpur. Building on the consensus reached during the China–U.S. presidential meeting in Busan, the two...

Varcoe: 'A structural advantage' – Canadian oilsands gaining spotlight over U.S. peers, report finds

Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Columnists A report released Wednesday by energy analytics firm Enverus found publicly traded Canadian oilsands companies have outpaced U.S. large cap independent producers by 40 per cent since January 2024...

After a famed Canadian author exits a U.S. tour, a Vermont library enters with a back-door alternative

Bestselling Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny’s new book, “The Black Wolf,” features Vermont’s border-straddling Haskell Free Library and Opera House. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger When Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny canceled her fall...

Mexico Agriculture Secretary Says Still No Date for Restarting Cattle Exports to U.S.

By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY, Oct. 29 (Reuters) - Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue said on Wednesday that Mexico and the United States have not yet set a date to resume Mexican cattle exports amid an outbreak of the flesh-eating...

Germany Reviews Possible Rosneft Nationalisation After U.S. Sanctions: Sources

Home Europe Germany Germany Reviews Possible Rosneft Nationalisation After U.S. Sanctions: Sources The situation highlights the complex web linking Germany with Russia, which supplied Europe's industrial powerhouse with energy in the decades...

Puerto Rico the third largest residential solar market in the United States

Puerto Rico continues to climb the ranks in the energy transition. According to the latest study by the research firm Wood Mackenzie, the island ranks third among the largest residential solar markets in the United States, behind only California...

Trump and Takaichi Announce ‘New Golden Age’ of U.S.–Japan Alliance

By Ginika Igboke U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during his visit to Japan from Oct. 27 to 29, announcing new rare-earth deals and expanded investments to mark what both leaders called a “new golden age”...

Europe's Central Bank leaves key interest rate unchanged as businesses weather United States tariffs

FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as inflation remains under control and European businesses weather the impact of higher U.S. tariffs better than previously feared. The bank’s deposit...

FLASH INFO: U.S. Forces Build Up in Caribbean Sea as Future Actions Against Venezuela Emerge

The United States has reinforced its military footprint across the Caribbean following recent airstrikes on cartel-operated boats reportedly supported by Venezuela. The buildup signals readiness for broader action, with potential U.S. strikes and...

(2nd LD) [APEC 2025] Presidential office says semiconductor tariffs part of deal with U.S.

(ATTN: ADDS remarks by senior presidential aides in last 4 paras, photo) By Kim Eun-jung GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Thursday semiconductor tariffs were part of a finalized trade deal with the United...

Kospi closes nearly flat after U.S.-China summit

Published: 30 Oct. 2025, 17:37 A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi closing at 4,086.89 points on Oct. 30, up 5.74 points, or 0.14 percent, from the previous trading session. [YONHAP] Shares shed earlier gains and...

This Fast-Growing U.S. Burger Chain Is Now In 11 States — And Expanding

A bright orange shipping container in Baton Rouge sparked one of the most captivating stories in American fast-casual dining. Smalls Sliders began with a single location serving cheeseburger sliders and has since grown into a multistate franchise....

Casey Means U.S. Senate hearing postponed. What is the controversy? All you need to know about Donald Trump's surgeon general pick

Casey Means' Senate hearing has been postponed. The news comes just hours before the President Donald Trump's surgeon general pick, who has been pregnant, was set to appear virtually with the committee for her confirmation hearing. It was not...

Smarter EV Charging Could Save Every U.S. Household 10% On Bills

Fountain Valley, CA - March 20: Drivers charge their Teslas in Fountain Valley, CA, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The Biden administration on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation's...

Offshore wind set to triple by 2030 despite U.S. slowdown, says report

Offshore wind energy is on track to triple globally by 2030, offering a rare climate success story amid global energy uncertainty, according to a new report by Ember, an energy and climate think tank based in the U.K., in collaboration with the...

Morgan Wallen Sets 2026 Still The Problem U.S. Tour

Morgan Wallen is set to bring his high-octane, hit-filled show to 11 cities in 2026, when his 21-date Still The Problem Tour 2026 launching on April 10 in Minneapolis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Wallen’s new tour will visit...

State Roundup: Moore hints at moving ahead with congressional remapping; U.S. Senate panel votes to keep FBI HQ in D.C.; Moore urged to fund SNAP benefits

MOORE MAY MOVE AHEAD WITH CONGRESSIONAL REMAPPING: Gov. Wes Moore hinted that he may move ahead with plans to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts, and for a possible special session, despite opposition from Senate President Bill...

Rupee plunges 48 paise to close at 88.70 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.37, and later fell to an intra-day low of 88.74. The local unit finally settled at 88.70 (provisional) against the greenback, registering a loss of 48 paise from its previous close....

Hyundai shares climb as Korea-U.S. trade deal lowers tariff to 15%

Published: 30 Oct. 2025, 18:33 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung is seen at an airport in Pohang, North Gyeongsang on Oct. 28, on his way to join the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...

First Thing Today | U.S., China agree to 1-year trade truce

Good morning! Price pressure on grain futures overnight… As of 6:00 a.m. CDT, December corn was down 5 1/4 cents after hitting a four-month high in early overnight trading. January soybeans were 17 3/4 cents lower. December HRW and SRW wheat...