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U.S. soccer agrees to equal pay for men and women, in historic deal

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U.S. soccer has agreed to an equal pay deal for men and women, in a major development

The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the US women’s national team players association (USWNTPA) and the United States National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) have signed an equal pay deal. 

It will see equal pay for male and female players for games and World Cup prize money.

In a bid to cement a global standard, US soccer will be “the first Federation in the world to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money”

“This is a truly historic moment, these agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world…

“US Soccer and the USWNT and USMNT players have reset their relationship with these new agreements and are leading us forward to an incredibly exciting new phase of mutual growth and collaboration as we continue our mission to become the preeminent sport in the United States.”

US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone’s statement
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The agreement will also mean an equal portion of broadcast, partners, and sponsorship revenue will be divided into male and female teams.

It also includes significant support for child care, parental leave, and mental health support.

There is hope this move will inspire other soccer organisations around the world to do the same.

The major announcement comes six months before the USMNT is scheduled to take part in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, on November 21

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

#USChina #TradeTruce #Tariffs #GlobalMarkets #Soybeans #RareEarths #UnofficialDeal #TickerNews


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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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Trump and Xi strike temporary trade truce after six years

Trump and Xi establish temporary trade truce, reducing tariffs and enhancing U.S. exports amid lingering economic tensions.

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Trump and Xi establish temporary trade truce, reducing tariffs and enhancing U.S. exports amid lingering economic tensions.


President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to a temporary trade truce, cutting tariffs and boosting U.S. exports.

Analysts remain cautious, warning deep economic divides still linger.

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