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Taiwan was central in Xi’s meeting with Trump — but not with Putin

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

BEIJING, CHINA – MAY 15: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. Evan Vucci | Getty Images The meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. and Russian counterparts came just days apart, but the style...

Electric beast gets fake V8 roar!

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. Despite ditching the traditional V8 engine, the new electric performance sedan still tries to hold on to AMG’s signature character with a simulated V8 soundtrack. Let’s take a look at the key details. Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: All you need to know The new Mercedes-AMG...

China confirms order for 200 Boeing planes, calls aviation key area for U.S. cooperation

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

CHONGQING, China — China’s Commerce Ministry on Wednesday confirmed an agreement to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, as well as engines and spare parts. A Commerce Ministry official said aviation was key to deepening cooperation between China and the U.S. “In accordance with the important consensus reached by the Chinese and U.S. leaders, China’s aviation industry...

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5 things to know before the market opens Wednesday

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

1. Shifting interest Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on May 13, 2026. NYSE Investor attention homed in on interest rates yesterday, as the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield touched levels not seen since before the Global Financial Crisis. The surge in yields prompted a stock sell-off and raised alarm that a rate hike...

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Days of college ‘over’ as skilled trades get 30% pay bump: Randstad

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Female apprentice engineer working with CNC machine in factory Witthaya Prasongsin | Moment | Getty Images The days of going to college to secure a lucrative career are over, as skilled trade workers have seen a 30% wage bump in the past few years, the CEO of the world’s largest recruitment firm told CNBC. Sander...

Biz men, HNIs, rural customers top bank branch visits; students least reliant

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Mumbai: Indian bank branches continue to draw their heaviest footfall from entrepreneurs, rural customers and affluent clients, while younger, digital-native users remain the least likely to walk in, according to a report by EY, which also noted that 55% of customers want better digital support across apps, websites and chatbots.The report finds that middle-age entrepreneurs...

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DOJ charges former Cuban president ‌Raul Castro

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Cuba’s former President Raul Castro waves a Cuban national flag during the commemoration of May Day (Labour Day), marking International Workers’ Day, at Havana’s Revolution Square on May 1, 2025. Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Justice Department ⁠said it will make an announcement in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday in conjunction ⁠with...

Skoda India sets fastest multi-car relay record at CoASTT circuit: Details

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Skoda Auto India has entered the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records after setting the ‘Fastest Multi-Car Relay of a Single Manufacturer on a Circuit’ at the CoASTT track in Coimbatore. The achievement comes with the company’s new ‘G.O.A.T – Greatest On A Track’ campaign, which focuses on highlighting the performance-oriented character...

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: LOW, CAVA, TGT

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Lowe’s — Shares slipped almost 2% after despite the company slightly beating estimates for earnings and revenue in its first-quarter financial report. While the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, it acknowledged a challenging macro housing market backdrop. Toll Brothers — The homebuilder added 3% after reporting...

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Rising mortgage rates cause surge in demand for riskier loans

TazaPulseMay 20, 2026

Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates continued to climb higher last week, dampening demand for loans from both current homeowners and potential home buyers. They also pushed consumers to riskier loans that offer lower rates....