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The anemic pace of growth in Europe, dragged down by a weak German economy, is widening the gap with the United States.

BEIJING — American and Chinese officials met Tuesday to discuss joint efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., a sign of cooperation as the two global powers try to manage their contentious ties. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The two-day

The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts and offered a more optimistic outlook for the world economy.

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The U.K. would consider recognizing a Palestinian state to create “irreversible progress” toward an end to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, David Cameron, the country’s foreign secretary and former Prime Minister, said on Monday at a reception for Arab Ambassadors in London. 

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Five of the Magnificent Seven—Alphabet, Amazon.com, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft—report this week, as part of a broader results deluge. Big tech stocks have propelled indexes higher this year.

The package-delivery giant said the top line of its U.S. business fell 7.3% in the fourth quarter, while volumes fell at a similar rate. Volumes slid even further in its international business, driven primarily by softness in Europe.

The auto company sees a potential profit rebound this year despite easing prices.