APEC’s growth to slow as persistent inflation, US-China tensions weigh-report
By David Lawder SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Economic growth among Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries is expected to decline next year and remain below the global average as higher interest rates slow…
Russia to raise rates past 9% this year under persistent inflation pressure: Reuters poll
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya (Reuters) – Gradually quickening inflation will force the Bank of Russia to hike interest rates again this year, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, and the…
UK showing signs of persistent inflation, BoE’s Bailey says
SINTRA, Portugal (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said last week’s rise in interest rates reflected a resilient economy and unexpectedly persistent inflation, sticking closely to his message after the…
New Zealand intelligence service says foreign interference attempts ‘persistent’
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Attempts by some countries to interfere with New Zealand’s democracy, economy and civil society “are persistent”, according to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service’s (NZSIS) annual report.…
New York Fed model finds inflation pressures more persistent than thought
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – In another setback for the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight, data showing inflationary pressures cooling in recent months were in fact a mirage, and show underlying price…
Fed’s Waller: Ongoing wage increases could make inflation more persistent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday he is concerned that the outbreak of inflation since 2021 has raised wage pressures going forward in ways that could make…
Persistent EU rifts seen delaying any approval of gas price cap
By Gabriela Baczynska and John Chalmers BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgium, Greece, Italy and Poland on Friday threatened to block a new set of European Union steps to alleviate an acute energy crunch…
Fed’s Bullard: Inflation likely to be more persistent than expected
(Reuters) – St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard on Thursday said he expects high inflation to be more persistent than many have been expecting and interest rates now are not yet…
Persistent gang members sentenced to 4+ years in prison for illegal firearms possession
Seattle – Two Seattle men, with connections to violent street gangs and drive-by shootings, were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle for illegally possessing firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. …
U.S. health agency has ‘persistent deficiencies’ in its crisis response -watchdog
By Kanishka Singh – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has “persistent deficiencies” in its ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, the U.S. congressional watchdog…
Persistent Grandfather Wins $50,000 Prize, Misses Powerball Jackpot by 1 Number
KINGSVILLE, MARYLAND – This Kingsville grandfather of four missed winning a historic Powerball jackpot by one number. About 10 years ago, Rajcoomar Harkie of Kingsville wrote down a series of lucky lottery numbers from…
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