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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a “cordial” conversation with Donald Trump on Thursday, discussing trade and security issues ahead of the review of the North American free trade deal.
Trump, Sheinbaum Talk Trade, But Not Cuba, in Latest Call
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a “cordial” conversation with Donald Trump on Thursday, discussing trade and security issues ahead of the review of the North American free trade deal.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
China is set to halve its import tariffs on British whisky to 5% from 10%, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said.
China Agrees to Halve Tariffs on British Whisky to 5%, UK Says
China is set to halve its import tariffs on British whisky to 5% from 10%, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The European Union must resist China’s pull in clean technologies, even as it confronts the reality that deteriorating relations with the US may be “permanent,” according to the bloc’s climate chief.
Trump’s Trade Barbs Won’t Push EU Closer to China, Hoekstra Says
The European Union must resist China’s pull in clean technologies, even as it confronts the reality that deteriorating relations with the US may be “permanent,” according to the bloc’s climate chief.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Millions of balcony solar systems have been deployed in countries like Germany, but the technology has remained in the shadows in the US
To Lower Electricity Costs, Consumers Quietly Install DIY Solar
Popular in Germany, “plug-in solar” has remained in the shadows in the US because it’s largely unregulated. Legislation recently introduced in many states aims to promote adoption.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
New York and most of the Northeast will likely be spared the worst of a new winter storm this weekend that still may clip eastern New England after also making conditions worse across parts of North Carolina and Virginia.
Cape Cod Faces Highest Snow Risk as New Coastal Storm Forms
New York and most of the Northeast will likely be spared the worst of a new winter storm this weekend that still may clip Cape Cod and eastern New England after also making conditions worse across parts of North Carolina and Virginia as it travels north.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The dollar’s slump this month in the face of steady US stock and bond markets suggests that global investors are raising their hedges against a weaker greenback rather than dumping American assets, says money manager Federated Hermes.
Dollar Slide a Sign of Global Investor Hedging, Federated Says
The dollar’s slump this month in the face of steady US stock and bond markets suggests that global investors are raising their hedges against a weaker greenback rather than dumping American assets, says money manager Federated Hermes Inc.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Donald Trump warned Iran that US warships are ready to act “with speed and violence” if it doesn’t agree to a nuclear deal
Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Iran
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January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Legislation introduced in some two dozen states, including California and New York, would legalize “plug-in solar” systems (also called "balcony solar"), jumpstarting a nascent market for an affordable source of renewable energy for renters, homeowners. Free link.
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To Lower Electricity Costs, Consumers Quietly Install DIY Solar
Popular in Germany, “plug-in solar” has remained in the shadows in the US because it’s largely unregulated. Legislation recently introduced in many states aims to promote adoption.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Plots of empty space above London buildings are being listed for hundreds of thousands of pounds each, as developers eye potential to build on top of existing rooftops.

But adding storeys is fiendishly complicated — especially in the UK capital. Read more: bloom.bg/3MdpY4b

📷: Echlin
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Gold fell the most since October, reversing earlier gains that took the precious metal to a fresh record above $5,500 an ounce, as the US dollar strengthened
Gold Erases Gains After Topping $5,500 as Dollar Strengthens
Gold fell the most since October, reversing earlier gains that took the precious metal to a fresh record above $5,500 an ounce, as the US dollar strengthened.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The head of an organization that represents Canadian chief executives questioned Mark Carney’s handling of the relationship with the White House, calling on the prime minister to focus on salvaging the North American trade pact.
Top Canada CEOs’ Group Questions Carney’s Strategy With Trump
The head of an organization that represents Canadian chief executives questioned Mark Carney’s handling of the relationship with the White House, calling on the prime minister to focus on salvaging the North American trade pact.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Musk has turned Tesla into a blank-check company -- funding shiny new things while its core business gets lapped by competitors (via Bloomberg Opinion)
Musk Is Fueling Tesla by Torching Piles of Cash
Elon Musk, ever attuned to the political zeitgeist, has updated Tesla Inc.’s mission to “amazing abundance.” It is the kind of hyperbole beloved of investors in the company he runs. Before the amazing variety arrives, however, another type of abundance was announced on Wednesday evening’s earnings call: Tesla’s investment budget will more than double.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Switzerland faced some of Trump’s highest tariffs. Its exports to the US hit a record anyway.
Swiss Exports to US Set a New Record, Overcoming Trump’s Tariffs
The Alpine republic shipped the most goods ever to America last year.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Manchester's economy is growing at twice the UK’s national rate, sparking a building boom and attracting global companies like IBM and Bosch.

Here are three things the city got right: bloom.bg/3Mfnm5T

📷️: Lorna MacKay/Bloomberg
January 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM
California Governor Gavin Newsom joins Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Brad Stone for an exclusive interview in San Francisco.

Watch live at 2.15 ET: bit.ly/45FAish
January 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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International Paper to split into two companies, spinning off its European #packaging business. That follows IP a while ago rebuffing a Suzano offer & then buying DS Smith.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article... via @bloomberg.com. reported by @ryangould.bsky.social this AM, now updated w/ more context
International Paper to Split Into Two Listed Companies
International Paper Co. plans to break up and spin off its European packaging business as the 128-year-old company seeks to strengthen its operations amid weak macroeconomic conditions.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before slashing tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland
Rolex and Gold Given to Trump Before Swiss Deal Queried by Senator
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and one-kilogram gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before the president slashed tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years as metals extended a dramatic start to the year fueled by a wave of intense speculative trading in China
China’s Metals Mania Sends Copper Soaring Past $14,000 a Ton
Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years as metals extended a dramatic start to the year fueled by a wave of intense speculative trading in China.
bloom.bg
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Trump administration will scale down operations in Minnesota and conduct targeted anti-immigration actions, Tom Homan says. Listen to that and the latest stories on Bloomberg News Now.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Aides and allies need Trump to focus on the cost-of-living concerns that threaten Republican control of Congress — but forcing the president to stay on this particular message is a demanding task.
Trump Keeps Trashing the Cost-of-Living Message His Team Is Pushing
President Donald Trump just can’t stick to his economic script.
bloom.bg
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, as both sides aim to boost cooperation on trade and investment in semiconductors, critical raw materials and security.
Vietnam, EU Upgrade Relations as Trump Roils Global Trade
Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, paving the way for deeper trade ties as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global trade and strain long-held alliances.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Growth in China’s green finance sector has accelerated over the past decade and balances now total about $6.8 trillion.
China’s $6.8 Trillion Green Finance Boom Seen Advancing Further
Growth in China’s green finance sector has accelerated over the past decade and balances now total about $6.8 trillion, according to a former adviser to the nation’s central bank.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Early indications suggest that major regional flooding events have the potential to cause economic losses in excess of $10 billion, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson.
Flood Losses Set to Soar 10-Fold in Southeast Asia, Study Finds
Losses tied to floods in Southeast Asia may grow as much as 10-fold in the coming years due to the rise of extreme weather events, according to Willis Towers Watson Plc.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against Donald Trump on multiple fronts, signaling that Europe won’t bow to the US president’s intimidation
Merz Challenges Trump Over Tariff Threat and Afghanistan Comments
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against Donald Trump on multiple fronts, signaling that Europe won’t bow to the US president’s intimidation while reiterating a commitment to preserving the transatlantic alliance.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM