Fed might raise policy rates to 6% – BofA
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve may hike interest rates to nearly 6%, BofA Global Research said, as strong U.S. consumer demand and a tight …
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U.S. Attorney Sellinger Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has implemented the new United …
DAVID VASQUEZ: Ohio Train Derailment Shows We Need An America First Infrastructure Policy Now More Than Ever
DAVID VASQUEZ: Ohio Train Derailment Shows We Need An America First Infrastructure Policy Now More Than Ever David Vasquez on February 24, 2023 After the …
BOJ’s Kuroda says he is resolved to keep ultra-loose policy
(Reuters) – Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Saturday stressed anew the central bank’s resolve to maintain ultra-loose monetary policy, even as inflation …
Debate grows among Lula’s team over Brazil fuel tax policy
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A debate has broken out among senior aides to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over fuel taxes, underlining the competing …
Japan’s Kishida: Hope to meet new BOJ chief to confirm policy coordination
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday he hoped to meet the government’s nominee for next central bank governor, …
Analysis-With record diversity on their boards, Fed bank chiefs see lower chances of policy error
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – A record number of women and minorities hold seats this year on the boards of the Federal Reserve’s 12 regional …
Botswana central bank holds monetary policy rate steady
GABORONE (Reuters) -Botswana’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged at 2.65% on Thursday, saying it expected inflation to fall this year and next. …
‘Asylum Ban’: Immigration Advocate Tells MSNBC Biden’s New Border Policy Will Cause ‘Human Suffering’
‘Asylum Ban’: Immigration Advocate Tells MSNBC Biden’s New Border Policy Will Cause ‘Human Suffering’ Harold Hutchison on February 22, 2023 A MSNBC guest blasted President …
Damian Williams and Breon Peace Announce New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for United States Attorney’s Offices
Earlier today, Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC) and Breon …
Biden To Implement New Border Policy That ‘Sounds Oddly Familiar’ To A Trump Admin Rule
Biden To Implement New Border Policy That ‘Sounds Oddly Familiar’ To A Trump Admin Rule Jennie Taer on February 22, 2023 The Department of Homeland …
U.S. House panel to hold hearing on policy toward China
By Karen Freifeld (Reuters) – The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing next Tuesday with top officials on China policy to identify gaps …
Frontier Airlines introduces new family seating policy
(Reuters) – U.S. budget carrier Frontier Airlines said on Tuesday it has introduced measures under which at least one parent will automatically be seated with …
‘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 …
SCOTUS Drops Case Involving Trump-Era Border Policy From Case Calendar
SCOTUS Drops Case Involving Trump-Era Border Policy From Case Calendar Jennie Taer on February 16, 2023 The Supreme Court dropped a case involving the Trump-era …
Academic, policy architect, banking expert form BOJ’s new leadership
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan’s incoming governor Kazuo Ueda will lead a powerful trio that includes a technocrat who designed …
Many companies and finance firms yet to set deforestation policy – report
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – Almost half of the companies most reliant on the commodities responsible for deforestation, and the financial firms that back …
Idaho School Board Cancels Gender Identity Policy Following Community Uproar
Idaho School Board Cancels Gender Identity Policy Following Community Uproar Reagan Reese on February 14, 2023 An Idaho school board canceled any further action on …
Russia values Serbia’s ‘balanced foreign policy’, avoiding sanctions, Putin tells Vucic
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Russia highly appreciates Serbia’s “balanced foreign policy” and backs its efforts to protect its territorial integrity in its stand-off with Kosovo, President …
Factbox-Key dates to watch out for on BOJ policy, leadership change
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is expected to name academic Kazuo Ueda as its pick to become next central bank governor, a …
Tighter monetary policy reduces rent inflation- SF Fed paper
(Reuters) – A tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve results in a reduction in rent inflation albeit at a slow pace, according to …
Fed’s Williams: Financial conditions seem broadly consistent with the Fed’s outlook on policy
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Fed President John Williams said financial conditions are roughly in line with what central bankers …
China’s Jan new yuan loans seen hitting record high on policy support- Reuters poll
BEIJING (Reuters) – Yuan loans extended by Chinese banks likely surged to a record high in January as the central bank moved to shore up …
Mexico peso to pare recent gains but be kept firm by tight policy: Reuters poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Mexico’s peso is set to pare its advance of recent months but will keep trading at firm levels, …
Black Democrats Twice As Likely As White Dems To View ‘Reducing Crime’ A Top Policy Priority: POLL
Black Democrats Twice As Likely As White Dems To View ‘Reducing Crime’ A Top Policy Priority: POLL Laurel Duggan on February 6, 2023 Black Democrats …
Factbox: Key dates to watch out for on BOJ policy, leadership change
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is intensifying its search for a successor to central bank governor Haruhiko Kuroda, a choice that will …
Philippines central bank to focus on inflation at next policy meeting -governor
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine central bank will focus on inflation rather than the Federal Reserve’s recent policy action when it meets on Feb. 16 …
Biden Admin Rethinks Signature Climate Policy After Major Blowback: REPORT
Biden Admin Rethinks Signature Climate Policy After Major Blowback: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on February 3, 2023 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is …
Biden’s New Border Admission Policy Allows Haitian, Cuban Migrants To Receive Receive An Array Of Public Benefits
Biden’s New Border Admission Policy Allows Haitian, Cuban Migrants To Receive Receive An Array Of Public Benefits Jennie Taer on January 31, 2023 The Biden …
BOJ Kuroda stresses need to maintain ultra-easy policy
TOKYO (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday stressed the importance of maintaining ultra-loose monetary policy to support the economy and prod …
Biden Admin’s New Border Policy Using Parole ‘Loophole’ To Fastrack Migrants Into The US
Biden Admin’s New Border Policy Using Parole ‘Loophole’ To Fastrack Migrants Into The US Jennie Taer on January 29, 2023 The Biden administration’s claims that …
‘We Are Appalled’: Congressional Dems Slam Biden Admin For Expanding Trump-Era Border Policy
‘We Are Appalled’: Congressional Dems Slam Biden Admin For Expanding Trump-Era Border Policy Jennie Taer on January 26, 2023 Several Democratic members of Congress criticized …
Suntory CEO expects next BOJ governor to show clear policy roadmap
TOKYO (Reuters) – The head of Suntory Holdings Ltd, Takeshi Niinami, said on Tuesday he expected the next governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) …
U.S. raises ‘grave concerns’ over Mexico’s agricultural biotech policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials raised “grave concerns” over Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies in meetings with their Mexican counterparts on Monday, the office of U.S. …
Red State School Reverses Transgender Policy, Requires Bathrooms To Be Used On Basis Of Biological Sex
Red State School Reverses Transgender Policy, Requires Bathrooms To Be Used On Basis Of Biological Sex Reagan Reese on January 23, 2023 A Florida school …
BOJ’s Kuroda vows to keep ultra-loose policy
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday the central bank will continue its current “extremely accommodative” monetary policy to …
Ohio Parents sue school district over pronoun policy, claiming child abuse
HILLIARD CITY, OH – Parents at an Ohio School District are suing over the district’s new pronoun policy. “This is done, not only without parental …
BOJ keeps yield control policy unchanged
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan on Wednesday maintained ultra-low interest rates, including its 0.5% cap for the 10-year bond yield, defying market expectations …
Factbox-Key dates to watch out for on BOJ policy, leadership change
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s decades of ultra-low interest rates may reach a turning point on Wednesday as the central bank debates the …
Meta’s oversight board calls for more inclusive adult nudity policy
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms’ oversight board on Tuesday overturned the company’s decision to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests, …
Japan yields top BOJ cap for third day on eve of crucial policy decision
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese 10-year government bond yields topped the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy ceiling for a third straight session on …
JENNY BETH MARTIN: Biden Has Mastered The Art Of Smoke And Mirrors — Just Look At His ‘New’ Border Policy
JENNY BETH MARTIN: Biden Has Mastered The Art Of Smoke And Mirrors — Just Look At His ‘New’ Border Policy Jenny Beth Martin on January …
Biden Admin Expands Ways For Migrants To Shirk Trump-Era Border Policy
‘Open Our Borders’: Biden Admin Expands Ways For Migrants To Shirk Trump-Era Border Policy Jennie Taer on January 12, 2023 The Biden administration’s new border …
Community Votes Out School Board Members For Backing Policy To Hide Kids’ Gender Transitions
Community Votes Out School Board Members For Backing Policy To Hide Kids’ Gender Transitions Reagan Reese on January 11, 2023 Residents of Paris, Maine, recalled …
Cubans size up new hurdles, avenues for migration after U.S. policy shift
By Dave Sherwood and Anett Rios HAVANA (Reuters) – Cubans frantic to escape economic crisis at home weighed up options this week on how to …
Republican AG Sues Biden Admin Over Policy That Loosened Restrictions On Illegal Immigrants Seeking Welfare Benefits
Republican AG Sues Biden Admin Over Policy That Loosened Restrictions On Illegal Immigrants Seeking Welfare Benefits Jennie Taer on January 6, 2023 Republican Texas Attorney …
BOJ’s policy tweak hasn’t led to lending windfall, Mizuho head says
By Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan’s decision to let long-term rates rise more has not sparked a boom in revenue from …
Migrants crowd Mexico’s refugee offices amid fears of U.S. policy change
By Lizbeth Diaz and Jose Torres TAPACHULA/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Thousands of migrants have flocked to government offices in southern Mexico seeking asylum since the …
After Resisting Policy Change, Florida School District Now Bans Boys From Using Girls’ Bathrooms
After Resisting Policy Change, Florida School District Now Bans Boys From Using Girls’ Bathrooms Reagan Reese on January 4, 2023 After refusing to change its …
Xi calls for unity as China enters ‘new phase’ of COVID policy
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a “new phase” in its approach …