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…
Despite Denials, Joe Biden Was Involved With Hunter’s Wheeling And Dealing
Despite Denials, Joe Biden Was Involved With Hunter’s Wheeling And Dealing Harold Hutchison on April 7, 2022 Despite denials from the White House, President Joe Biden has reportedly had contact with several…
Brazil real to keep close to pre-pandemic levels despite feeble economy: Reuters poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES – Brazil’s real will keep trading close to its pre-pandemic levels in coming weeks, still riding a wave of positive sentiment that is strikingly at odds with…
Sri Lanka’s president will not resign, despite protests – minister
By Devjyot Ghoshal and Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO -Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign, a minister said on Wednesday, despite demonstrations against his handling of the country’s worst economic crisis in…
California City To Give Trans Residents $900 A Month Despite Resistance from Transgender Mayor
California City To Give Trans Residents $900 A Month Despite Resistance from Transgender Mayor Laurel Duggan on April 5, 2022 Palm Springs, California is set to debut a program giving transgender residents…
Russia Expects To Get Richer Despite Being Slapped With Western Sanctions
Russia Expects To Get Richer Despite Being Slapped With Western Sanctions Thomas Catenacci on April 5, 2022 The Russian government is projecting an increase of nearly $10 billion in energy revenue in…
Early voting in Ohio begins despite ongoing fight over U.S. congressional map
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Early voting began in Ohio on Tuesday for the May 3 primary elections, all but ensuring that voters will pick their candidates for the U.S. Congress using…
Brazil should keep inflation targets despite shocks, says central bank nominee
BRASILIA – Diogo Guillen, who was nominated to the board of Brazil’s central bank, said on Tuesday that it seems appropriate to keep the government’s current inflation targets despite recent price shocks,…
Global nickel smelting up in March despite Ukraine, satellite data shows
LONDON – Global nickel smelting activity climbed in March, including in major producer Russia despite the Ukraine conflict, data from satellite surveillance of nickel plants showed. Production in Russia has continued unhindered,…
Prices Are Still Rising Despite The Fed Saying Everything’s Under Control
Prices Are Still Rising Despite The Fed Saying Everything’s Under Control Harry Wilmerding on March 31, 2022 The price of goods throughout the economy rose at its fastest level in decades despite…
Analysis-Cyber insurers face hefty Ukraine war-related claims, despite fine print
By Carolyn Cohn and Noor Zainab Hussain LONDON – Insurers face potential multi-billion dollar claims for cyber attacks related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite policy wording designed to get them off…
Exclusive-Italy to stick to 5.6% deficit target despite slashing growth outlook – sources
By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME – Italy plans to confirm its 2022 budget deficit target at 5.6% of national output, two sources close to the matter told Reuters, despite coalition…
BOJ policymakers saw need for easy policy despite rising prices – March meeting summary
By Leika Kihara TOKYO – Bank of Japan policymakers stressed the need to keep monetary policy ultra-loose, even as some of them saw signs of growing inflationary pressure from the Ukraine crisis,…
ECB’s Centeno says recession not in ECB’s scenario despite Ukraine
LISBON – The European Central Bank does not contemplate a recession in the euro zone in its economic scenario despite the conflict in Ukraine that has exacerbated inflationary pressures, ECB Governing Council…
U.S. soldiers alive, despite Russia ‘fake news’ report, U.S. military says
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON – Three current and former members of the Tennessee National Guard falsely identified in a Russian media report as mercenaries who were killed in Ukraine are in fact…
Asian bonds receive foreign inflows in Feb despite soaring geopolitical concerns
By Gaurav Dogra – Emerging Asian bonds excluding China continued to see foreign inflows for a 21st straight month in February, but analysts are turning pessimistic about the outlook due to concerns…
Euro zone headed for robust growth despite Ukraine war: Lagarde
FRANKFURT – The euro zone economy is still set for robust growth this year, even if war in Ukraine is going to be a drag via high commodity prices, European Central Bank…
U.S. banks will keep a toe in Russia despite wind-downs
By Matt Scuffham and David Henry NEW YORK – Several of Wall Street’s biggest banks are planning on keeping a limited presence and holding on to banking licenses in Russia for the…
Australia’s central bank still patient on policy despite inflation shock
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY – Australia’s central bank remains prepared to be patient on raising interest rates as it waits for wage growth to pick up, though it warned a surge in…
White House urges Senate committee to advance Fed slate despite Manchin
WASHINGTON – The White House said on Monday it still supported moving all five of U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Federal Reserve through a key Senate committee despite opposition for…
China premier confident of hitting 2022 growth target despite obstacles
By Ryan Woo BEIJING – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday he is confident of hitting this year’s economic growth target, despite headwinds including the war in Ukraine, pledging to provide…
UK house prices keep on rising despite squeezed budgets: RICS
By Andy Bruce LONDON – House price growth in Britain hit a new eight-month high in February as the housing market showed little sign of losing momentum amid a growing cost-of-living squeeze,…
The NRP Group Plans To Break Ground On 23 Developments Representing over 6,000 Apartment Homes in 2022, Despite Considerable Headwinds
CLEVELAND, March 8, 2022 — The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, plans to break ground on more than 6,000 apartment homes in 2022, exceeding…
Brazilian power sector to benefit from rains, despite higher oil prices – ONS
RIO DE JANEIRO – The improvement in the level of Brazil’s main hydroelectric reservoirs should ease the costs of operating the electricity system this year, even as the conflict between Russia and…
Ukraine will service debt on time and in full despite Russian invasion -government
By Natalia Zinets LVIV – Ukraine will service its debt on time and in full, bolstered by financing from allies and international institutions who have rushed to Kyiv’s aid since the Russian…
China’s economy resilient despite uncertainties caused by Ukraine crisis – state planner
BEIJING – China’s economy remains resilient despite rising uncertainties caused by the Ukraine crisis, the country’s state planner said on Monday. China will enhance policy coordination and speed up the roll-out of…
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