Allianz retains full-year outlook despite 30% slump in Q3 profit
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Allianz on Friday posted a 30% fall in its third-quarter net profit, dragged down by claims from natural catastrophes, although the …
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Despite GOP Anti-Education Messaging, Two Teachers Elected as Mayors in Red Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you look at the political blogs and news of conservative media, parental rights issues are all the rage, and demeaning …
World Bank poised to host climate loss and damage fund, despite concerns
By Gloria Dickie and Valerie Volcovici Countries moved a step closer on Saturday to getting a fund off the ground to help poor states damaged …
Christie Still Polling at 3% Despite Anti-Trump Campaign Platform
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The ‘I hate Donald Trump’schtick isn’t helping former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, according to a new national poll for the Republican …
Lithium producers stay bullish on EVs despite growing headwinds
By Ernest Scheyder and Melanie Burton (Reuters) – The world’s largest lithium producers say they remain bullish on long-term demand for the battery material in …
Smiles, Costumes and Halloween Treats for All Despite Rain at Lyons Mill Elementary
FRANKLIN, MD — Lyons Mill Elementary School successfully hosted their annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday evening, relocating it indoors due to inclement weather. School Resource …
Marketmind: Ominous signal – Wall St slides despite yield slump
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. Asian markets look to round …
Moncler sales seen rising despite luxury concerns, warmer weather
By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) – Italian luxury group Moncler is expected to post a healthy rise in quarterly sales thanks to a strong brand …
EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France
VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) – The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months despite …
China property market shows little signs of revival despite stimulus
By Clare Jim and Liangping Gao HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s troubled property market is showing little signs of a recovery in the short term …
Analysis-Bond buyers dip toes in long-term Treasuries despite higher-for-longer rate fears
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some investors are increasing exposure to longer term U.S. Treasuries in the midst of a historic sell-off, as …
Malteurop sees demand rebound for beer ingredient despite inflation
(Reuters) – Inflation is curbing short-term demand for malt, but demand looks to rebound soon for the beer ingredient made from barley after brewers depleted …
U.S. Treasury bond ETFs draw net inflows this year despite recent market rout
By Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Investors have poured money into exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on the US bond market this year, despite a historic …
Long US Treasury yields may rise further despite near-term swings, BlackRock says
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – Long-term U.S. Treasury yields may still have room to rise but they could swing in both directions in …
S&P 500 rally in Q4 “more likely than not” despite headwinds – Morgan Stanley
(Reuters) – A rally in the S&P 500 in the fourth quarter of 2023 “is more likely than not”, Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson said in …
Despite rout, bond strategists stay tethered to falling yield forecasts
By Sarupya Ganguly BENGALURU (Reuters) – Bond market strategists are holding on to their forecasts for U.S. Treasury yields to decline by year-end, as well …
Portugal eyes small budget surplus in 2024 despite slowing growth
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal unveiled its draft 2024 budget on Tuesday, projecting a surplus of 0.2% of GDP despite a further economic …
ECB’s Villeroy : inflation to still land at around 2 pct by 2025 despite violence in Israel
PARIS (Reuters) – Inflation should still land at the European Central Bank’s target of around 2% by 2025 despite the violence in Israel weighing on …
ICE Detention Centers Have Thousands Of Empty Beds Despite Record Illegal Immigration
ICE Detention Centers Have Thousands Of Empty Beds Despite Record Illegal Immigration Jennie Taer on October 9, 2023 Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention …
Kremlin: Russia must hold 2024 presidential vote on schedule despite Putin ally comment
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin believes Russia’s presidential and parliamentary elections should be held on schedule irrespective of the “special military operation” in Ukraine, presidential …
Fetterman Struggles In Senate Despite Previous Assurances He ‘Can Work Full Duty’
Fetterman Struggles In Senate Despite Previous Assurances He ‘Can Work Full Duty’ Jake Smith on September 25, 2023 Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said on …
Larger Italian banks still seen paying one-off tax despite opt-out offer
By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s larger banks are still expected to pay a one-off banking tax despite the government at the weekend offering …
South Africa to host US-Africa trade summit despite Russia spat
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa will host a U.S.-Africa trade summit in November despite an earlier call by U.S. lawmakers for the event to be …
Asking prices for UK homes pick up slightly despite summer slowdown: Rightmove
LONDON (Reuters) – Asking prices for homes in Britain rose marginally this month following a sharp drop in August, but buyer affordability is expected to …
China’s Jan-Aug fiscal revenue growth slows despite policy support
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s fiscal revenue rose 10% in the Jan-Aug period of 2023, slower than 11.5% growth in Jan-July, official data showed, even as …
US allows much of Egypt military aid despite human rights concerns
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration has allowed much of U.S. foreign military aid to Egypt to go ahead, saying the country …
China to avoid ‘Lehman moment’ despite property woes, Goldman says
By Saeed Azhar NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Chinese government’s support of banks hit by property woes will enable it to avert a financial crisis …
Some big US bond investors say Fed hikes have peaked despite sticky inflation
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some large U.S. bond investors said on Wednesday they believe the Federal Reserve has reached a peak in …
SpaceX’s Starlink falls short of growth expectations despite revenue surge – WSJ
(Reuters) – SpaceX’s satellite internet venture Starlink posted a more than six-fold surge in revenue last year to $1.4 billion, but fell short of targets …
Despite Increase In Arrests, San Fransisco Still Plagued By Rampant Drug Crisis
Despite Increase In Arrests, San Fransisco Still Plagued By Rampant Drug Crisis Jake Smith on September 12, 2023 San Francisco continues to grapple with a …
UK consumer spending growth slows in August despite ‘Barbenheimer’ boost
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer spending growth lost pace last month, adding to signs of a weakening economy, despite a doubling in …
Fed’s Mester says job market remains strong despite some signs of cooling
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said on Friday that the U.S. labor market remains …
Exclusive-Ukraine winter wheat sowing seen unchanged despite export crisis
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian farmers are not expected to reduce the area of winter wheat they sow for the 2024 harvest despite …
Despite Pouring Billions Into The Crisis, California Continues To Battle Surging Homelessness. Here’s Why
Despite Pouring Billions Into The Crisis, California Continues To Battle Surging Homelessness. Here’s Why Will Kessler on August 27, 2023 California’s homeless population has ballooned …
BofA sees “trouble” ahead for tech stocks despite big inflows
By Lewis Krauskopf and Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) – Strategists at BofA Global Research see second-half “trouble” for technology stocks even as the sector took in …
Germany On Track To Miss Climate Goals Despite $500B+ Green Spending Spree
Germany On Track To Miss Climate Goals Despite $500B+ Green Spending Spree Nick Pope on August 23, 2023 Germany is on track to fall short …
Miners hope to keep ‘gold shining’ in Mali despite ownership law
By Felix Njini and Tiemoko Diallo NAIROBI (Reuters) – Some of Mali’s top gold producers said a new law to allow the military-led government to …
Despite Massive ‘Bidenomics’ Push, Voters Still Don’t Trust Biden To Handle Economy
Despite Massive ‘Bidenomics’ Push, Voters Still Don’t Trust Biden To Handle Economy Arjun Singh on August 17, 2023 A new poll reveals that President Joe …
US CLOs’ credit profiles resilient despite mid-sized company risk -Moody’s
By Matt Tracy WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The credit quality of U.S. middle market collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), major sources of debt funding for mid-sized companies, …
Global wealth projected to rise 38% by 2027, despite recent decline – study
ZURICH (Reuters) – Global wealth, as measured in personal holdings of assets from real estate to stocks and shares, is projected to rise 38% by …
Hedge funds land bonuses despite returns below bank savings rates -Goldman
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) – Most investors still award bonuses to hedge funds even if their investments do not earn as much as a …
Blue State Mulls Massive Offshore Wind Project Despite Industry Uncertainty, East Coast Whale Deaths
Blue State Mulls Massive Offshore Wind Project Despite Industry Uncertainty, East Coast Whale Deaths Nick Pope on August 14, 2023 California is considering approving a …
Red State University Reverses Course On Shuttering ‘Diversity, Equity And Inclusion’ Offices, Despite State Law
Red State University Reverses Course On Shuttering ‘Diversity, Equity And Inclusion’ Offices, Despite State Law Brandon Poulter on August 14, 2023 The University of Houston …
Florida Tells Schools They Can Teach AP Psychology Course Despite Claims It Was ‘Banned’
Florida Tells Schools They Can Teach AP Psychology Course Despite Claims It Was ‘Banned’ Reagan Reese on August 10, 2023 The Florida Department of Education …
Dem Rep Tells Reporter She ‘Championed’ Infrastructure Bill Despite Voting Against It
Dem Rep Tells Reporter She ‘Championed’ Infrastructure Bill Despite Voting Against It Harold Hutchison on August 9, 2023 Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri claimed …
Analysis-New 2024 strategy remains elusive for DeSantis despite campaign chief swap
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A staff shake-up by 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is unlikely to presage a major strategy shift, according …
Planned Parenthood Demands Social Media Censorship Despite Past ‘Outrage’ Over The Issue
Planned Parenthood Demands Social Media Censorship Despite Past ‘Outrage’ Over The Issue Jason Cohen on August 9, 2023 Although it has decried censorship in the …
Pentagon confident on sharing intelligence with Japan despite China hacking report
WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was confident about sharing intelligence with Japan, despite a U.S. news report saying Chinese military hackers gained …
North Korea Gov’t Group Hacked Russian Missile Maker, Despite Kim’s Promise Of ‘Full Support’ To Putin: REPORT
North Korea Gov’t Group Hacked Russian Missile Maker, Despite Kim’s Promise Of ‘Full Support’ To Putin: REPORT Jake Smith on August 7, 2023 North Korean …
Aramco supplies remain adequate despite oil production cuts – CEO
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco’s CEO Amin Nasser said on Monday that the company’s supplies to customers remain adequate even with recent voluntary oil production …