Ukraine central bank presses on with reform despite war
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s central bank is pressing on with reforms to fully digitalise the financial sector despite Russia’s invasion, and is …
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China-driven growth seen helping emerging assets despite bank worries
By Duncan Miriri LONDON (Reuters) – Stronger Chinese-led emerging markets growth will likely buffer the stocks, bonds and currencies of many developing nations as markets …
Mayorkas Doubles Down On Previous Statements That The Southern Border Is ‘Secure’ Despite Record Migrant Surge
Mayorkas Doubles Down On Previous Statements That The Southern Border Is ‘Secure’ Despite Record Migrant Surge Jennie Taer on March 29, 2023 Department of Homeland …
Ocado says Kroger committed to build more warehouses despite roll-out slowdown
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. supermarket group Kroger Co is committed to building more automated warehouses in partnership with British online grocer and technology group Ocado, …
Most Swedish mortgage borrowers have good buffers despite rising rates, FSA report says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish mortgage rates more than doubled for new mortgage borrowers in 2022 versus the previous year, but the majority of households still have …
US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks -White House
By Jeff Mason and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will not back away from its nearly eight-year-old deployment to Syria, where it …
Euro zone trade deficit flat in Jan despite increased energy import spend
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The euro zone trade deficit was little changed in January from a year earlier, with sharply higher cost of energy imports outweighing …
Two ECB hawks call for more rate hikes despite banking turmoil
By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank needs to keep raising interest rates because underlying price growth is sticky, two …
MIKE MCKENNA: Despite Biden’s Budget Being Dead On Arrival, It Can Still Come Back To Haunt Us In 2024
MIKE MCKENNA: Despite Biden’s Budget Being Dead On Arrival, It Can Still Come Back To Haunt Us In 2024 Michael McKenna on March 16, 2023 …
China Jan-Feb fiscal revenue shrinks despite pick-up in economy
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s fiscal revenues fell 1.2% in the first two months of 2023 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Friday, …
ECB pushes through 50 bps rate hike despite market turmoil
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank pushed through another big increase in interest rates on Thursday, sticking to its inflation fight despite turmoil in …
Women’s College Has ‘No Plans’ To Allow ‘Trans Men,’ Nonbinary Applicants Despite Student Pressure
Women’s College Has ‘No Plans’ To Allow ‘Trans Men,’ Nonbinary Applicants Despite Student Pressure Jason Cohen on March 15, 2023 A women’s college in Massachusetts …
India’s February exports rise despite global weakness
By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s merchandise and services exports rose in February despite global headwinds, according to data released by the government …
Biden Pushes For Further Gun Control Measures Despite Current Agenda Facing Legal, Congressional Pushback
Biden Pushes For Further Gun Control Measures Despite Current Agenda Facing Legal, Congressional Pushback Bronson Winslow on March 14, 2023 President Joe Biden continues to push …
India to continue on expected rate hike path, despite global cenbank rethink – analysts
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s monetary policy committee is likely to deliver the expected 25-basis point (bps) rate hike in April, even as …
Report shows some NYC cops required to wear masks despite end of mandate
Trevor Schakohl on March 13, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – Hundreds of New York Police Department (NYPD) Court Section officers have been forced to continue …
U.S. not negotiating new Venezuela prisoner swap despite appeal, say U.S. officials
By Jonathan Landay and Vivian Sequera WASHINGTON/CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States is not discussing a prisoner exchange as described in a letter and video …
Germany’s budget for 2024 isn’t in danger despite delays, coalition says
BERLIN (Reuters) – The preparation of the budget for 2024 is not in danger, according to the coalition governing Germany, after its finance minister delayed …
Biden Proposes Increasing ‘Critical Aid’ To Palestinians Despite Growing Concerns Of Funding Terrorism
Biden Proposes Increasing ‘Critical Aid’ To Palestinians Despite Growing Concerns Of Funding Terrorism Kate Anderson on March 9, 2023 President Joe Biden released his proposed …
U.S. DOJ asks for stiff sentences for straw gun buyers, despite racial disparities
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – A U.S. Department of Justice official on Tuesday urged a panel to swiftly comply with a congressional directive to increase …
Berlin clears sale of drinks company to Red Bull despite HK connection – Handelsblatt
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Economy Ministry has cleared the sale of drinks company Brandenburger Urstromquelle to Austria-based Red Bull despite the buyer’s Hong Kong connection, …
Palestinian Group Received Handout From Biden Admin Despite Leaders Cheering For Terrorists: REPORT
Palestinian Group Received Handout From Biden Admin Despite Leaders Cheering For Terrorists: REPORT Kate Anderson on March 3, 2023 A Palestinian nonprofit received $78,000 from …
U.S. home prices to fall 4.5% in 2023 despite higher rates: Reuters poll
By Indradip Ghosh and Prerana Bhat BENGALURU (Reuters) – U.S. home prices are forecast to decline modestly this year and by less than previously thought …
Two Fed measures see notable recession risk despite strong data
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two Federal Reserve regional bank measures that map bond yields to the economic outlook still put better-than-even …
Despite increase in deaths in New Jersey, Biden increases funding for offshore wind farm
Nino Cambria on February 22, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Department of Energy (DOE) announced more funding to accelerate floating offshore wind development Wednesday, …
Bill Gates buys Heineken stake, despite saying he’s ‘not a big beer drinker’
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Bill Gates has bought 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken Holding NV, although the billionaire founder of Microsoft has previously said …
Toronto stocks seen up 6.2% by year-end, despite ‘wall of worry’: Reuters poll
By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index will add to its rally this year and hit a record high in 2024 as …
‘Not A Good Policy’: Biden Yet To Appoint Leader To Key Transportation Agency, Despite Train Derailment Disaster
‘Not A Good Policy’: Biden Yet To Appoint Leader To Key Transportation Agency, Despite Train Derailment Disaster Alexa Schwerha on February 20, 2023 President Joe …
German exports to China decline in January despite lifting of lockdown
BERLIN (Reuters) – German exporters’ hopes of a revival in trade with China after Beijing abruptly dismantled its strict “zero-COVID” policy in December failed to …
ECB must keep raising rate despite public sacrifice, Vujcic says
By Balazs Koranyi ZAGREB (Reuters) – The European Central Bank needs to keep raising rates beyond March and must hold them at high levels for …
Chinese chipmaker SMIC warns of weak outlook despite record 2022 revenue
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Chinese chip foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) on Thursday warned of a weak 2023 despite record high sales last year, as slowing …
Putin says Russian economy will grow in 2023 despite sanctions
(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia’s economy had overcome the worst effects of sanctions and was expected to show modest growth this …
U.S. recession still likely despite resilient economic data – PIMCO
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. bond manager Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) is sticking to its previous forecast that the U.S. economy is headed toward …
ECB survey shows rising inflation expectations despite energy price falls
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone consumer expectations for inflation edged up again in December, a European Central Bank survey showed on Tuesday, indicating that recent …
Intel faces yet another EU antitrust fine despite court win last year
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Intel could face yet another EU antitrust fine despite winning its court fight last year against a 1.06 …
Russia says it wants to keep New START nuclear treaty, despite U.S. friction
(Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday it wanted to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the United States despite what it called a destructive …
Top Chinese Nuclear Research Lab Bought US Chips Despite Export Ban: REPORT
Top Chinese Nuclear Research Lab Bought US Chips Despite Export Ban: REPORT Micaela Burrow on January 29, 2023 China’s top nuclear weapons research institute managed …
‘Teachers Are Confused’: Nearly 1 In 4 Educators Adjusted Lessons Despite Not Knowing What CRT Laws Were In Place
‘Teachers Are Confused’: Nearly 1 In 4 Educators Adjusted Lessons Despite Not Knowing What CRT Laws Were In Place Reagan Reese on January 28, 2023 …
NIH-Funded Study Claims Trans Hormones Improve Mental Health — Despite Patient Suicides
NIH-Funded Study Claims Trans Hormones Improve Mental Health — Despite Patient Suicides Laurel Duggan on January 26, 2023 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded …
Biden Approved Tank Transfer Despite Pentagon’s Plea Showing Limits To Support For Ukraine
Biden Approved Tank Transfer Despite Pentagon’s Plea Showing Limits To Support For Ukraine Micaela Burrow on January 26, 2023 The White House’s decision to greenlight …
Despite the Cold Weather Maine Border Patrol Agents Foil Back-to-Back Smuggling Attempts
HOULTON, Maine – Houlton Sector Border Patrol agents disrupted and apprehended thirteen foreign nationals and one U.S. citizen last week in two separate smuggling attempts. On …
Analysis-Western military aid girds Kyiv for counterattacks despite tank deadlock
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Billions of dollars in new Western military aid, including infantry fighting vehicles – though no German tanks – will …
Union Membership Plummets To Record Low Despite Biden’s Promises To Increase It
Union Membership Plummets To Record Low Despite Biden’s Promises To Increase It Laurel Duggan on January 19, 2023 Rates of union membership fell to an …
Man dies despite efforts to save his life following apprehension near El Paso, Texas
On December 30, 2022, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Paso Sector Intelligence Unit Evidence Collection Team encountered a male …
Citigroup hikes pay for junior bankers despite tough year – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – Citigroup Inc is boosting compensation for most of its junior bankers by as much as 15%, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, highlighting the …
Apprehended woman dies in Eagle Pass, Texas soft sided facility, despite life-saving efforts
On January 2, 2023, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Border Patrol station apprehended a woman, a Cuban national, approximately two miles south …
Man becomes ill and dies despite life-saving efforts following apprehension north of the International Border Barrier near Brownsville, Texas
On November 6, 2022, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a Border Patrol remote camera operator spotted a group of five individuals climbing up the International Border …
Bentley cruises to record sales in 2022 despite China drop
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – British luxury carmaker Bentley on Tuesday reported record vehicle sales for 2022, with strong demand offsetting a 9% drop …
Pentagon Says Vaccine Mandate Repeal Applies To The National Guard — Despite Army’s Contradicting Guidance
Pentagon Says Vaccine Mandate Repeal Applies To The National Guard — Despite Army’s Contradicting Guidance Micaela Burrow on January 6, 2023 UPDATE: This piece has been …
China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags
China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 China has reported just …