Morning Bid: Powell’s plan, China challenge
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanWorld markets will hang on the words...
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Morning Bid: Inflation ‘blip’ or brave new world?
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanThere was a sense of hesitation in...
U.S. Congress votes to block ESG investing, Biden veto expected
WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - A Republican bill to prevent pension fund managers from basing investment decisions on factors like...
Biden aims billions in taxpayer money at companies’ labor, supply practices
WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden is using $1.5 trillion in new federal spending to continue his...
Boom, bust or a bit of both: US, global economies are a confounding mix
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Dana Peterson, the chief economist at the Conference Board, sees a clear conclusion in the...
Iran’s currency slides to record low as savers buy dollars
DUBAI, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Iran's rial currency sank to a record low against the U.S. dollar on Saturday despite...
Yellen says World Bank nominee’s credentials will overcome selection criticism
BENGALURU, Feb 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she believes the strong qualifications of...
World Bank announces $2.5 bln in additional Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Friday announced $2.5 billion in additional grant financing from the U.S....
G20 tussles over Ukraine war as West steps up sanctions
G7 to keep deepening sanctions, add new onesIndia wants to avoid mention of 'war'Rising debt also a focus of talksBENGALURU,...
U.S. labor market resilient; inflation hotter in fourth quarter
Weekly jobless claims fall 3,000 to 192,000Continuing claims drop 37,000 to 1.654 millionFourth-quarter GDP growth lowered to 2.7% from 2.9%Inflation...
