Annapolis Police Chief Faces “No Confidence” Vote from Union
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400, representing Annapolis Police Department personnel, announced a vote of “no confidence” in Police Chief Ed Jackson and his command team,…
Nepal PM wins parliamentary vote of confidence, third in 14 months
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal won a parliamentary vote of confidence on Wednesday, a week after he formed his third coalition in just over a…
Police Unions Send Public Display of No Confidence in Chief at Jackson Town Hall Meeting
JACKSON, NJ – The police unions that represent Jackson Township’s rank-and-file police officers and commanding officers showed a display of unity against the performance of Chief of Police Matthew Kunz. At one…
US consumer confidence rise to two-year high in January
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence increased to a two-year high in January amid slowing inflation and expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates soon. The Conference Board said…
Marketmind: Shoring up confidence in fragile China
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Dhara Ranasinghe China appears to be waking up to the need to restore confidence in the world’s number two economy,…
China pledges to take more forceful measures to support market confidence
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will take more forceful and effective measures to support market confidence, state media CCTV reported on Monday, citing a cabinet meeting, following a plunge in Chinese shares. The…
Homebuilder confidence jumps by the most in 11 months – NAHB
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilder confidence spiked in January by the most since February 2023 as declining interest rates for mortgages enhanced affordability for many buyers who were…
Thai Dec consumer confidence at high of nearly 4 years on govt measures, tourism
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai consumer confidence rose in December, reaching the highest level in 46 months, boosted by government measures to ease living costs and increased tourism, a survey showed on Thursday.…
US homebuyer confidence up in December; more see loan rates falling
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. homebuyer confidence improved in December, with more homeowners anticipating that mortgage rates would fall further this year, but it could take sometime for housing…
Yellen says US ‘soft landing’ underway, low inflation, wage growth to spur confidence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that a “soft landing” in the U.S. economy was now underway and a sustained period of low inflation and rising wages…
Karine Jean-Pierre Pressed On Biden’s Confidence In Kamala Harris’ Job As ‘Border Czar’
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New Zealand business confidence hits highest level since March 2015 – Survey
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s business confidence rose in December amid a bounce in most activity indicators and is now at its highest level since March 2015, an ANZ…
US homebuilder confidence brightens as interest rates ease – NAHB
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilder confidence rose in December, indicating easing interest rates may be bolstering sales conditions for builders who had struggled to attract prospective buyers amid…
Poland’s Donald Tusk wins confidence vote, sets pro-EU path
By Anna Koper WARSAW (Reuters) – Polish prime minister Donald Tusk’s government won a vote of confidence in parliament on Tuesday, as he set out a pro-European Union vision for Poland that…
UK consumer confidence jumps despite lingering inflation pain
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British consumers have turned more optimistic about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances this month but their mood remains a long way off…
Homebuilder confidence weakens again but easing rates may brighten the outlook – NAHB
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. home builder confidence weakened in November despite signs of easing mortgage rates that could bolster the outlook into the end of the year, according…
US, European bellwethers best expectations, boost investor confidence
By David Gaffen (Reuters) – A broad swath of global industrial and consumer bellwethers reported stronger-than-expected earnings in their most recent quarter, as resilient spending patterns kept profits afloat despite high interest…
U.S. home builder confidence falls to lowest since January
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – Homebuilder confidence fell in October to the lowest levels since January, according to a report released Tuesday, signaling sky-high mortgage rates are weighing on construction…
‘We’ve Seen The History’: Wisconsin Rep Has ‘Zero Confidence’ Biden Admin Will Vet Gaza Refugees
‘We’ve Seen The History’: Wisconsin Rep Has ‘Zero Confidence’ Biden Admin Will Vet Gaza Refugees Harold Hutchison on October 16, 2023 Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin ripped President Joe Biden Monday,…
UK business confidence slips in September: Lloyds Bank
LONDON (Reuters) – British business confidence declined in September as optimism about the economic outlook faded, a survey showed on Friday, adding to signs of a slowdown in the economy. The Lloyds…
JPMorgan index inclusion shows confidence in Indian economy -India econ affairs secy
MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s inclusion in the JPMorgan emerging market debt index shows their confidence in the Indian economy, the country’s economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth told reporters on Friday. India’s local…
US homebuilder confidence falls to lowest since April, says NAHB
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilder confidence fell for a second month in September, with optimism dropping to the lowest since April as high interest rates cut into affordability…
More Chinese seek bargains at Beijing market as confidence in economy wanes
By Liangping Gao and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Amy Zhang used to buy branded fashion from shopping malls, but China’s economic uncertainty has driven the 35-year-old teacher, and other middle-class…
Analysis-Potential US government shutdown could dent investor confidence
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) – A potential U.S. government shutdown at the end of September could add to worries about the economy going into year-end and beyond, investors said. Current…
South Africa’s consumer confidence recovers in third quarter- Survey
(Reuters) – South Africa’s consumer confidence regained some composure in the third quarter, according to a survey released on Thursday, as a rebound in the economic outlook and improvement in time-to-buy durable…
Thai stock investor confidence at 7-month high over new govt
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market has hit a seven-month high boosted by the formation of a new government, although China’s slowing economy is a concern, a survey by…
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