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Asian markets drop as Fed flags concern over Trump policies
Asian markets drop as Fed flags concern over Trump policies
by  AFP

Asian markets turned negative Thursday amid Federal Reserve concerns that US President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration measures could reignite inflation. The remarks come after a number of economists warned that the Republican's pledge to ramp up tariffs on trade partners while slashing taxes, regulations and immigration could fan inflation.

Heated immigration debate complicates Germany's search for workers
Heated immigration debate complicates Germany's search for workers
by  AFP

Hospital manager Kathrin Leffler says she worries Germany's tense pre-election debate on immigration will make it harder to recruit enough skilled workers from abroad to fill a growing labour shortage. - 'Immigrant complex' - Wassim Hadded, a 27-year-old nurse from Tunisia, is one of the skilled workers already tempted to Germany to fill a key role.

Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into 'green' hub
Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into 'green' hub
by  AFP

A failing Australian metals plant will be transformed into a hub for making "green iron and steel", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday as the government stepped in with a billion-dollar rescue package. "Investment in green iron and steel will secure future demand for Australia's iron ore as the world moves toward lower emissions iron and steel," Albanese said.

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