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Ukraine desperate to keep Trump on its side in peace talks, while saving its sovereignty
Talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials were held this weekend after it emerged that Russia and the White House had secretly devised a peace plan. Source link
Markets are on tenterhooks over the UK's budget plans, here's what's at stake
Strategists also want to see spending cuts, growth-boosting proposals and inflation-busting measures, however. Source link
European defense stocks slide as U.S., Ukraine make progress on peace plan
The U.S. said Sunday that there had been progress in talks at the weekend but that no agreement was reached on security guarantees for Ukraine. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: A turnaround in sentiment for U.S. markets may be in the cards
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams’ suggestion that a rate cut could be on the table lifted U.S. markets on Friday. Source link
At age 16, he spent $23 to buy a website domain. 9 years later, his blue-collar business brings in $1.3 million a year
Gen Z brothers Zames and Amos Chew started handyman service Repair.sg in 2016. Now, their business is on track to bring in about $2.3 million in 2025. Source link
European stocks set to start the week higher, following global market positivity
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a positive note, following their global counterparts higher as hopes resurface for a Fed rate cut. Source link
Singapore inflation climbs to a near 1-year high as October price growth sharply exceeds estimates
After hitting a four-year low in August, consumer prices rose 1.2%, compared with the average 0.9% estimated by economists polled by Reuters. Source link
Chinese consumer brands flood into Africa as old investment model fades and exports jump 28%
Chinese firms are shifting from big infrastructure to consumer goods in Africa, driven by demand, adventurous entrepreneurs and pressure to produce locally. Source link
Asia-Pacific markets rebound on revived Fed rate-cut hopes
Fed funds futures are currently pricing in a more than 70% chance of a quarter percentage point cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Some hope after last week's U.S. market rout
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams’ suggestion that a rate cut could be on the table lifted U.S. markets on Friday. Source link