By Howard Schneider – The Federal Reserve’s plan to end the loose money policies used to fight the coronavirus pandemic is facing an unexpectedly early test as the Russian invasion …
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Exclusive-World Bank pushes for $350 million Ukraine loan approval within days -sources
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Lawder WASHINGTON -The World Bank is pushing for “fast-track” approval of an additional $350 million loan for Ukraine within days, to provide emergency cash for its efforts to …
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-Apple Inc said on Tuesday it has paused all product sales in Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of …
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Google drops RT, other Russian state media from its news features
by Reutersby ReutersBy Paresh Dave OAKLAND, Calif. -Alphabet Inc’s Google confirmed on Tuesday that it had removed Russian state-funded publishers such as RT from its news-related features, including the Google News search …
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By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON -Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to push Britain’s soaring inflation higher, but that it is …
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Entities from ‘unfriendly countries’ will need Russia’s permission for certain deals
by Reutersby ReutersMOSCOW – Deals with securities or real estate, or provision of rouble loans involving entities from countries unfriendly to Russia will require special authorisation from March 2, the Kremlin said …
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Canada’s Nutrien eyes prolonged global fertilizer disruption from invasion of Ukraine
by Reutersby ReutersBy Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba -Canada’s Nutrien Ltd, the world’s biggest fertilizer producer, said on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could result in prolonged disruptions to the global supply …
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Malaysian financier said he discussed 1MDB probe with Trump allies -testimony
by Reutersby ReutersBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK – A fugitive Malaysian financier said he won support from allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump for a possible settlement of a probe into …
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-General Motors Co said on Tuesday it sold its stake in electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. GM spokesman Jim Cain said the Detroit automaker sold its 7.5 million shares …
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Analysis-Getting rid of Russian assets a big problem for U.S. fund managers
by Reutersby ReutersBy John McCrank and Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK – U.S. investors holding Russian assets are finding themselves in an increasingly difficult position on working out how to ditch them. The …
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– Trustees of the New York City police pension fund voted on Tuesday to divest Russian company securities, supporting a resolution brought by city Comptroller Brad Lander, his office said. …
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Analysis-Ukraine war won’t deter Fed and Co. from March rate hikes
by Reutersby ReutersBy Dhara Ranasinghe, Sujata Rao and Saikat Chatterjee LONDON – The U.S. Federal Reserve and some of its major central banking peers will press ahead with lifting interest rates this …
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Chevron CEO points to ‘difficult decisions’ by competitors to leave Russia
by Reutersby ReutersBy Sabrina Valle HOUSTON -Chevron Corp Chief Executive Officer Michael Wirth on Tuesday expressed concern over the “tragic situation” unfolding in Ukraine, forcing oil companies to make “very difficult decisions” …
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U.S. can regulate cryptocurrencies without new law, think tank says
by Reutersby ReutersBy Hannah Lang – U.S. regulators can largely use existing laws to bring digital assets such as cryptocurrencies under their supervision without new congressional legislation, one of Washington’s most influential …
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Fidelity Investments says more than 92% of its funds have no Russian securities
by Reutersby ReutersBOSTON – Fidelity Investments on Tuesday said more than 92% of its mutual funds do not have any investment in Russian securities, as of the latest disclosures. In a statement …
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U.S. Fed proposes tiered system to review master account applications
by Reutersby ReutersBy Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON -The Federal Reserve on Tuesday proposed a tiered framework for reviewing applications to obtain a master account with the U.S. central bank as part of an …
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By Bianca Flowers -Harley-Davidson Inc said on Tuesday it had suspended its business and shipments of its bikes to Russia following that country’s invasion of Ukraine last week. The attack …
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FDA announces recall of Similac PM baby formula after infant illnesses reported, two dead
The FDA and CDC today announced babies are becoming ill from Similac powered instant formula produced at the company’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. At least one infant death has been reported …
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Ex-Goldman banker testifies at 1MDB trial that he ‘lied a lot,’ misled women
by Reutersby ReutersBy Luc Cohen and Jody Godoy NEW YORK -Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner, the prosecution’s star witness in a criminal trial tied to Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, admitted …
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San Francisco Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Missing Person Investigation 22-019
by Your Newsby Your NewsInvestigators from the San Francisco Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Everett Archille, who was reported missing from his home on the unit block of Marist Street …
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San Francisco Police Investigating Outer Sunset Homicide 22-020
by Your Newsby Your NewsOn February 10, 2022, at approximately 12:52 a.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to the 4600 block of Irving Street regarding a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene …
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Police Chief Scott welcomes Attorney General Bonta’s progress report on Collaborative Reform Initiative’s 21st century policing reforms 22-021
by Your Newsby Your NewsSFPD’s 90 percent compliance rate hailed as ‘a significant achievement,’ with Phase III report noting that ‘it is the only example of voluntary reform at this level in the United …
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San Francisco Police Arrest Attempted Homicide Suspect 22-023
by Your Newsby Your NewsOn January 29. 2022, at approximately 1:20 a.m., San Francisco Police officers from Mission Station responded to the 2000 block of Mission Street for a report of a shooting. Officers …
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Mission Station Newsletter – February 13th, 2022
by Your Newsby Your NewsDownload the Station Newsletter for information on: Station Captain’s Message Upcoming Community Events Crime News & Safety Tips Officer of the Month Citizen of the Month Click here to download …
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SFPD Chief Scott responds to case potentially involving victim DNA 22-024
by Your Newsby Your NewsSan Francisco Chief of Police William Scott issued the following responses to questions raised today about the purported use of DNA evidence reportedly collected from a one-time rape victim and …