US health insurer stocks call in sick

US health insurer stocks call in sick

US health insurance stocks plunged yesterday, and New Delhi and Brussels have agreed a trade deal that will eliminate up to €4bn of tariffs on EU exports. Plus, Nato is increasing its military presence in the Arctic to counter Russia.


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US health insurer stocks plummet on Trump Medicare spending plan

EU and India seal trade pact to slash €4bn of tariffs on bloc’s exports

How Nato is preparing for war in the Arctic


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