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A new U.S. trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - A new trade pact between Indonesia and the United States has recast their economic ties, binding Jakarta's resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington's strategic needs. Indonesia agreed to widen access for U.S. investors in critical minerals, boost its... Read More.

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) - About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed,... Read More.

Top Japan firms offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, offered big pay hikes in annual wage talks on Wednesday, reflecting strong pay momentum for a fourth consecutive year, although uncertainty from the Middle East conflict clouds the outlook. The ongoing wage talks... Read More.

A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek’s latest blockbuster?

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, March 18 (Reuters) - A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week has sparked speculation that Chinese startup DeepSeek may be quietly testing its next-generation system ahead of an official launch. The free model, called Hunter... Read More.

Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association says

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Reuters) - Semiconductor firms in Malaysia are monitoring risks from disruptions to helium supplies due to the conflict in the Middle East, though the situation has not caused any operational interruptions so far, an industry executive told Reuters. Helium prices... Read More.

Trump’s tariffs were supposed to help manufacturers. But instead, they’re hurting

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas. But the tariffs at the core of Trump's economic agenda... Read More.

Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball tournaments, Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at an expanded sports betting plan that could bank big bucks for the state in the future. A measure given final approval Tuesday... Read More.

Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A key question hangs over the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting that ends Wednesday: Will central bank policymakers still reduce short-term interest rates this year, now that the Iran war has sent oil prices higher and gas prices spiking? Or will they... Read More.

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

TOKYO (AP) - Japan recorded a trade surplus of 57.3 billion yen ($360 million) in February, according to government data released Wednesday, reversing from a deficit a month earlier. Exports grew at a better-than-expected 4.2% in February to 9.57 trillion yen, the Finance Ministry's... Read More.

Oil prices drop as U.S. crude inventories show an increase

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, March 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices slightly fell on Wednesday morning after sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures showed an increase in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures dropped $1.15, or 1.11%, to $102.27 a barrel by 0108 GMT, while... Read More.

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A new U.S. trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

Top Japan firms offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead

A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek’s latest blockbuster?

Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association says

Trump’s tariffs were supposed to help manufacturers. But instead, they’re hurting

Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting

Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Oil prices drop as U.S. crude inventories show an increase

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