Oracle Fears Add to Doubts About the A.I. Rally

Investors worried about the financials of the technology giant’s cloud computing business, compounding broader worries about a sky-high stock boom.

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Nemat Shafik, Columbia President During Protests, Takes Another Tough Job

Dr. Shafik, who came under fire for her handling of pro-Palestinian campus protests last year, is now the chief economic adviser to Britain’s prime minister.

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Effect of U.S. Tariffs on British Companies ‘Milder Than Feared,’ Central Bank Says

Britain’s economy is driven by domestic factors more than global ones right now, the governor of the Bank of England said on Thursday, when the central bank cut interest rates.

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Despite Pressure From Trump, Powell Still Patient on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve chair said that the central bank would make decisions on interest rates based on data.

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U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It

The deal could help some sectors and boost confidence among consumers and businesses, but the British economy faces other challenges.

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Mark Carney Has to Deliver on Trump and the Economy After Canada Election Win

The Canadian prime minister achieved a stunning political upset, running on an anti-Trump platform and promising to revive the economy. Now, he needs to deliver.

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Bond Market Sell-Off Prompts Bank of England to Make Unusual Move

Britain’s central bank altered a planned bond sale, citing “recent market volatility.”

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U.K. Boosts Military Spending and Cuts Welfare in ‘Uncertain World’

The changes come as President Trump’s tariff threats have disrupted global trade and added pressure to the British government’s already strained budget.

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Bank of England Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Bills

Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.

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Can Mark Carney, Canada’s New Leader, Take on Trump and His Tariffs?

Mark Carney will most likely be in power just a few weeks before a federal election is held. To win, he will try to convince Canadians he can take on, but also negotiate with, Trump.

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