The World in Brief from The Economist

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China and the EU reach auto agreement; Trump targets Fed governor, and more
10/10/2026 | 4 min
China and the European Union reached a “shared understanding” to reduce the number of hybrid cars exported from China to Europe, following negotiations in Beijing

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White House suspends tech companies from visa programme; oil prices rise again, and more
09/10/2026 | 3 min
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from a green-card sponsorship programme, accusing it of abusing the visa system and excluding Americans from jobs.

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Bond sell-off eases; WHO investigates Russia plague reports, and more
08/10/2026 | 4 min
A sell-off in American government bonds abated after a $39bn auction of ten-year Treasuries saw strong demand.

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The S&P 500 hits a new high; France’s day of protests, and more
07/10/2026 | 3 min
The S&P 500 index of big American companies hit a record high, climbing at one point by 0.8%; it closed the day up by 0.6%.

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Turkey and Pakistan come to Saudi Arabia’s aid; Spain’s snap election, and more
06/10/2026 | 3 min
Turkey and Pakistan agreed to a “rapid deployment” of military forces in Saudi Arabia.

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