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…
French finance minister sticks to 1% growth outlook despite risks
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday he was sticking to a forecast of 1% economic growth this year despite numerous risks to the outlook while a…
Despite Nvidia’s rally, some say the stock is actually cheaper
By Sinéad Carew and Noel Randewich NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Even after Nvidia Corp’s blistering rally in recent days, the chip developer’s valuation has actually fallen, at least by one measure widely…
Turkey’s Erdogan still captivates his followers despite setbacks
By Issam Abdallah and Burcu Karakas ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan’s election victory showed the magnetic hold he still has over millions of Turks after 20 years in power, with many…
‘MAGA Supreme Court’: SCOTUS Water Ruling Sparks Outrage From Democrats, Despite Liberal Justices Concurring
‘MAGA Supreme Court’: SCOTUS Water Ruling Sparks Outrage From Democrats, Despite Liberal Justices Concurring Katelynn Richardson on May 25, 2023 Democrats slammed the Supreme Court Thursday as “MAGA” and “extremist” for a…
House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Fentanyl Penalties Despite Left-Wing Groups’ Opposition
House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Fentanyl Penalties Despite Left-Wing Groups’ Opposition Arjun Singh on May 25, 2023 The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would designate derivatives of fentanyl…
US dollar dominance to persist for decades despite challenges – Moody’s
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar’s dominance in international trade and finance will persist for decades despite new challenges and even when a more multipolar currency system…
US money market fund assets hit record highs despite debt-ceiling fears
By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. money market fund assets hit a new record of $5.8 trillion this week as yield-hungry investors continued to turn to the short-term debt securities…
Mexican peso to stay strong despite end of cenbank tightening cycle – analysts
By Noe Torres MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Mexican peso could remain the top performer among major global currencies in the coming weeks, despite Mexico’s central bank choosing to halt a nearly…
UK consumers turn more confident despite inflation pain – GfK
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer confidence has risen for the fourth month in a row to its highest in 15 months as households take a more positive view about…
Chile’s lithium giant SQM sees profits dip, despite uptick in prices
(Reuters) -Chile’s SQM, the world’s second-largest lithium producer, said on Wednesday that its first-quarter net profit slid almost 6% compared to the year-ago period to total nearly $750 million. Revenue for the…
Has Ukraine’s Counterattack Begun? Experts Think It May Have Despite Official Denials
Has Ukraine’s Counterattack Begun? Experts Think It May Have Despite Official Denials Micaela Burrow on May 12, 2023 Military experts who closely watch the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are speculating that Kyiv’s…
Japan core CPI likely re-accelerated in April despite energy subsidies- Reuters poll
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s core consumer inflation likely re-accelerated in April, a Reuters poll of 19 economists showed, as a flurry of retail price hikes offset the effect of…
Buttigeig Doubles Down On Woke Advisers At Merchant Marine Academy Despite Congressional Scrutiny
Buttigeig Doubles Down On Woke Advisers At Merchant Marine Academy Despite Congressional Scrutiny Micaela Burrow on May 10, 2023 At least three members of the first advisory council at a U.S. service…
New Jersey Republicans still say no to Chris Christie despite Trump’s legal troubles
Even with former President Donald J. Trump fighting an avalanche of legal battles, the majority of Republicans in New Jersey still don’t want to see former Governor Chris Christie as the next…
Migration through Panama’s Darien Gap spikes despite US plan
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -The number of people arriving in the treacherous Darien Gap linking Panama with Colombia soared in April and early May, Panamanian government data shows, dealing a…
Analysis-Options investors guard against U.S. stock tumble, despite buoyant markets
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – Options market demand for insurance against a stock market crash has soared to multi-month highs, even as equities have calmed down after a choppy…
U.S. home buyers persevere despite high rates, prices: study
By Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. home buyers are still committed to their plans to buy a property despite rising interest rates, high inflation and slowing growth, according to a…
Putin’s ‘War Economy’ Is Still Fueled By Oil Despite US Sanctions, Experts Say
Putin’s ‘War Economy’ Is Still Fueled By Oil Despite US Sanctions, Experts Say John Hugh DeMastri on May 7, 2023 U.S.-led sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector have failed to stall production…
TikTok Downplays China Connection In Update To Congressional Testimony, Despite Recent Revelations
TikTok Downplays China Connection In Update To Congressional Testimony, Despite Recent Revelations Jason Cohen on May 8, 2023 Popular video platform TikTok sent a letter to lawmakers and downplayed its ties to…
Regional Bank Stocks Took Another Nosedive Despite Biden Admin’s Attempts To Calm Markets
Regional Bank Stocks Took Another Nosedive Despite Biden Admin’s Attempts To Calm Markets Jason Cohen on May 4, 2023 Regional bank stocks fell again on Thursday just days after federal officials assured…
China Invites Kerry To Visit For Climate Talks Despite Simmering Tensions
China Invites Kerry To Visit For Climate Talks Despite Simmering Tensions John Hugh DeMastri on May 4, 2023 China has invited special presidential climate envoy John Kerry to visit the country in…
Dollar to remain resilient in coming months despite narrowing rate gap – Reuters poll
By Shaloo Shrivastava and Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar will remain resilient against most major currencies over the coming months despite expectations of narrowing interest rate differentials, a Reuters…
San Francisco District Attorney Not Charging Security Guard Who Allegedly Shot Suspected Shoplifter, Despite Community Uproar
San Francisco District Attorney Not Charging Security Guard Who Allegedly Shot Suspected Shoplifter, Despite Community Uproar Trevor Schakohl on May 2, 2023 San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins decided not to charge…
Cereal Giant’s Shareholders Reject Proposal For Audit Of ‘Equity’ Policies Despite Discrimination Complaints
Cereal Giant’s Shareholders Reject Proposal For Audit Of ‘Equity’ Policies Despite Discrimination Complaints Jason Cohen on April 28, 2023 Kellogg’s shareholders rejected a proposal to commission an audit of its equity policies…
Analysis-Calls for South Korean nuclear arsenal unlikely to fade despite U.S. deal, analysts say
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – The United States granted South Korea a larger role in planning for a potential nuclear war with North Korea, but that will probably not ease doubts…
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