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Feb 2025
12m 47s

Ukraine minerals deal, consumer confiden...

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The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed the terms of a draft minerals deal as Donald Trump seeks to quickly end the war with Russia. U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, after February figures showed a drop in consumer confidence. The Republican-controlled House off Representatives has advanced Trump's tax-cut and border security agenda. And South Korea's birthrate has ... Show More
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