New Jersey housing chief charged with stealing $20K in public funds for home repairs
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — The former executive director of the North Bergen Housing Authority has been charged with stealing more than $20,000 in public funds by using city vendors to perform contract…
Peru economy chief: improvement possible despite months of contraction
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s economy contracted for a fifth consecutive month in September, landing well below forecasts, but the country’s economy minister argues the downturn can be reversed with…
Richmond Fed’s Athreya to become New York Fed research chief
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Federal Reserve on Wednesday said Kartik Athreya would take over as its research director in February after serving in the same…
IMF chief urges more proactive push for central bank digital currencies
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged countries to make a more proactive push to develop central bank digital currencies (CBDC). Eleven countries, including…
Slosar is the new Border Patrol Chief for Big Bend Sector
MARFA, Texas – Walter N. Slosar was selected for the Senior Executive Service position of Chief Patrol Agent, Big Bend Sector, and assumed those duties last week at Sector headquarters in Marfa. Chief of…
‘Horrific’: Air Force Chief Rails Against Tuberville Promotion Holds In Strongest Criticism Yet
‘Horrific’: Air Force Chief Rails Against Tuberville Promotion Holds In Strongest Criticism Yet Ryan Meilstrup on November 13, 2023 The Air Force chief on Monday condemned Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold…
US Commerce chief Raimondo to meet Chinese counterpart Wang during APEC
By David Lawder SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The commerce chiefs of the United States and China will meet at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this week, one of a series…
A child killed on average every 10 minutes in Gaza, says WHO chief
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A child is killed on average every 10 minutes in the Gaza Strip, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the United Nations Security…
Exclusive-China’s sovereign fund appoints new North America chief -sources
By Echo Wang NEW YORK (Reuters) – China Investment Corp (CIC) has hired a new North America head for its New York office, two people familiar with the matter said, filling a…
Marketmind: Waiting for word from the Fed chief
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Markets are largely in a holding pattern, with investors looking to two days of commentary from Fed Chair…
EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Video sharing app TikTok and social media platform X both need to step up their efforts to counter illegal hate speech, European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said after…
Onepoint chief calls for review of asset sale by Atos -FT
(Reuters) – Digital consultancy firm Onepoint’s chief executive David Layani has called for a review of a planned deal by Atos to sell some of its struggling assets to Czech billionaire Daniel…
Alphabet chief Pichai labored in trenches but rose to defend search giant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, who testified on Monday in Washington to defend Google against allegations it broke antitrust law, replaced company co-founder Larry Page as CEO of parent Alphabet…
Thai policy rate is right for now, Mideast war is a concern – central bank chief
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s current policy rate is appropriate for the economy, but the central bank is ready to make “adjustments” if needed, the bank’s governor said as he warned of increased global…
We are on the ‘right path’ for trade deals at next major meeting -WTO chief
GENEVA (Reuters) – The head of the World Trade Organization on Tuesday voiced optimism that trade deals could be reached at the next major ministerial meeting in February 2024. More than 1,000…
ECB ‘quite some distance’ from rate cuts -ECB chief economist
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank will need some time, possibly until next spring, before it can be confident that inflation is returning to its 2% target, ECB chief economist Philip…
Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The head of Israel’s Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency on Monday took responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas from carrying out its deadly rampage through Israeli towns. “Despite a…
Pakistan set to meet some key targets set by IMF – central bank chief
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan’s central bank has met an end-September deadline for a forward book target of $4.2 billion agreed with the IMF, and is comfortably placed to meet others on…
NZ’s Auckland Airport financial chief resigns
(Reuters) – New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport said on Friday Chief Financial Officer Phil Neutze had resigned, after over a decade-long stint with the country’s biggest airport operator. AIA said Neutze, who…
JPMorgan chief Dimon warns of ‘ripple effects’ from Middle East violence
(Reuters) – The conflict in the Middle East will have “ripple effects that extend far beyond the region”, JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon warned in an internal memo to employees seen by…
IMF’s chief economist urges Italy to toughen budget plans -media
ROME (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund wants Italy to make its 2024 budget framework more stringent, as tax cut plans made the Fund “a bit worried”, its chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas,…
IMF fiscal chief: U.S., China must rein in debt, face different challenges
By David Lawder MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – The U.S. and China will both need to make major changes to put their medium-term debt and deficit on a sustainable path, International Monetary Fund…
South Korea central bank chief sees inflation just above 3% by year-end
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s central bank governor said on Wednesday he sees headline inflation slowing to just above 3% by the end of this year as price pressures…
Brazil central bank chief says governments must address fiscal issues to avoid market disruption
(Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank chief, Roberto Campos Neto, said on Tuesday that governments need to start addressing fiscal issues, noting a current lack of coordination that is starting to bite, even…
Rising Asia debt levels could temper growth -World Bank chief economist
By Andrea Shalal MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – Rising debt levels among “seemingly healthy” countries in Asia could drag growth in the region below currently forecast levels, World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill…
Westchester Chief Investigator Among Delegation Sheltering in Israel Near Gaza
WESTCHESTER, NY – A deputy chief investigator from the Westchester District Attorney’s Office is among a 32-member delegation from New York that embarked on a trip to Israel on October 5 for…
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