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World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn
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France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Time is not on the side of French government bonds, strategists have warned, as the nation's deficit balloons.
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U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables.

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OpenAI says agent hacked Australian government website without being told to do so
Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
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Oil falls on report Asia will import highest volume of crude since start of Iran war
Oil fell Thursday, as traders assess a report that Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war.
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Historic day for global bonds as 10-year Treasury and JGB yields hit highest in decades
Japanese 10-year government bond yield rose to a 30-year high on Thursday, following a surge in Treasury yields.
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Here's what happens to the economy when Treasury yields soar like they are now
Government debt costs leaped higher Wednesday, the product of multiple factors.