New Jersey GOP Congressman backs bill to release Epstein files despite AG dismissal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew announced Tuesday he has cosponsored legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at releasing the full set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, joining a…
Manulife Asia on track for 2025 earning goal despite economic weakness
By Selena Li HONG KONG – Manulife Financial’s Asia unit is on track to account for half of the Canadian insurer’s core earnings by 2025 despite economic slowdowns and impact of COVID-19…
Despite Four Months Of Sanctions, Russian Energy Exports Are Still Booming
Despite Four Months Of Sanctions, Russian Energy Exports Are Still Booming Thomas Catenacci on June 14, 2022 Russian energy producers have raked in nearly $100 billion in export revenue since the beginning…
Russia’s Wildberries selling Zara clothes online despite Inditex halting operations
(Reuters) – Russian e-commerce leader Wildberries is still selling clothes from Inditex brands that have suspended operations in the country, including the Spanish group’s main Zara label. The TASS news agency reported…
China to miss boom in Asia buyout deals despite likely easing of crackdown
By Scott Murdoch and Kane Wu HONG KONG – Buyout funds are set to extend a record spending spree in Asia to the rest of the year but they will be mostly…
‘Squad’ Democrats Spent Thousands On Airfare Despite Demanding ‘Green New Deal,’ House Records Show
‘Squad’ Democrats Spent Thousands On Airfare Despite Demanding ‘Green New Deal,’ House Records Show Gabe Kaminsky on June 10, 2022 “Squad” members in the House spent roughly $13,000 combined on airfare during…
Rouble firms past 60 vs dollar despite eased capital controls
(Reuters) – The Russian rouble climbed on Wednesday, firming past 60 per dollar, despite Russia’s decision to ease some capital controls and expectations of an interest rate cut at an upcoming central…
Foreign investors returned to China capital markets in May despite lockdowns
(Reuters) – Some foreign investors returned to China’s battered stock and bond markets in May as Beijing stepped up efforts to stimulate the economy following months of COVID lockdowns and heightened global…
Euro zone GDP growth speeds up in Q1 despite Ukraine war, revised data show
BRUSSELS – The euro zone economy grew much faster in the first quarter of the year than in the previous three months despite the impact of the war in Ukraine, the European…
Portuguese airline TAP says turnaround on track despite fuel costs, FX
LISBON – The restructuring at Portuguese airline TAP, designed to bring it back to profit in the next few years, is on track despite soaring fuel costs and the dollar’s appreciation against…
Despite war, inflation, France sees positive economic growth in 2022 -minister
PARIS – France’s finance minister said on Sunday he expected positive growth for 2022, but would revise economic forecasts at the start of July. “It’s clear that with the war in Ukraine,…
UAE non-oil private sector grows strongly despite inflationary pressure – PMI
DUBAI – Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector strengthened in May to a five-month high as demand remained strong despite inflationary pressures, a survey showed on Friday. The seasonally…
White House Cheers Middle East Oil Production Despite Attacks On US Drilling
White House Cheers Middle East Oil Production Despite Attacks On US Drilling Thomas Catenacci on June 2, 2022 The White House applauded Middle Eastern nations’ decision to boost oil output Thursday amid…
India’s May factory activity remained strong despite inflation worries
BENGALURU – India’s factory activity expanded at a better-than-expected pace last month as overall demand remained resilient despite persistently high inflation, encouraging firms to hire at the fastest rate since January 2020,…
Russian economic forecasts improve despite lingering conflict in Ukraine – Reuters poll
(Reuters) – Russia’s economy will contract less than expected this year and inflation will be lower than previously thought, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, after what Moscow calls a “special military”…
Russia’s Sberbank says working as usual despite new EU sanctions
(Reuters) – Russia’s largest lender Sberbank said on Tuesday new European sanctions would not impact its operations after European Union leaders agreed to cut bank that was already under sanctions from the…
Bitcoin lures inflation-weary Argentines despite crypto crash
By Hernan Nessi and Agustin Geist BUENOS AIRES – In the Crypstation cafe in downtown Buenos Aires, trendy young Argentines order their lattes and pastries surrounded by screens with real-time cryptocurrency price…
Dr. Oz Declares ‘Presumptive’ Victory In GOP Primary Despite Recount
Dr. Oz Declares ‘Presumptive’ Victory In GOP Primary Despite Recount Sebastian Hughes on May 27, 2022 Dr. Mehmet Oz declared “presumptive” victory in Pennsylvania’s GOP primary for the state’s open Senate seat…
Retail inflows at nearly all-time high despite market turbulence
(Reuters) – Individual investors are buying stocks at a pace akin to the 2021 meme-stock frenzy even as the returns on retail investments sit at multi-year lows amid a widespread sell-off on…
TotalEnergies investors back company’s climate plan despite protests
By Benjamin Mallet PARIS -TotalEnergies’ shareholders on Wednesday voted in favour of the French oil and gas company’s climate strategy at an annual meeting as protesters outside denounced the group’s environmental toll…
U.S. Republicans join Democrats in backing NATO expansion despite rising nationalism
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate leaders introduced a resolution on Monday backing Sweden and Finland’s bids to join NATO, underscoring support for expanding the alliance despite growing…
Thai growth outlook good despite planning agency’s downgrade – Finance Minister
By Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK – Thailand’s finance minister said on Tuesday this year’s economic outlook was still good despite the state planning agency’s downgrade of its growth forecast, adding he also hoped…
BOJ deputy vows to maintain monetary stimulus despite price pressures
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO – The Bank of Japan must maintain current monetary stimulus to create sustainable increases in prices, corporate profits, jobs and wages, its deputy governor said on Tuesday, dismissing…
Republicans Say They Have Proof FBI Targeted Concerned Parents, Despite Garland Denials
Republicans Say They Have Proof FBI Targeted Concerned Parents, Despite Garland Denials Kendall Tietz on May 12, 2022 Whistleblowers allegedly provided evidence to House Republicans showing the FBI targeted parents who raised…
Despite Liberal Spin, Most Americans Want Voters To Decide Abortion Laws: POLL
Despite Liberal Spin, Most Americans Want Voters To Decide Abortion Laws: POLL Laurel Duggan on May 12, 2022 A majority of Americans support abortion policies that would not be possible under Roe…
Denmark hikes economic growth forecast despite war, inflation
COPENHAGEN – Denmark’s economy could grow as much as 3.4% this year despite the negative effects of the war in Ukraine and record high inflation, the finance ministry said on Thursday, a…
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