Czech central bank seen raising main rate to 5.50%, highest since 1999: Reuters poll
PRAGUE – The Czech National Bank is likely to raise its main rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% on May 5, a Reuters poll …
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Raising Fed’s policy rate to 2.5% by end of 2022 is ‘prudent,’ Daly says
(Reuters) – San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Wednesday said she supports getting the U.S. central bank’s benchmark overnight interest rate up to …
Givaudan to keep raising prices after Q1 sales grew 4.6%
ZURICH -Fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan on Tuesday confirmed its mid-term targets and said it would keep raising prices this year to offset higher input …
U.S. will keep raising economic costs on Putin, Biden says
WASHINGTON – The United States plans to keep raising the economic costs on Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine, U.S. President Joe …
How Biden’s Tax Plan Could End Up Raising College Tuition
How Biden’s Tax Plan Could End Up Raising College Tuition Harry Wilmerding on April 1, 2022 President Joe Biden proposed increasing Pell Grants at universities …
With Gas Prices At Historic Highs, Biden Calls For Raising Taxes On Oil Drillers
With Gas Prices At Historic Highs, Biden Calls For Raising Taxes On Oil Drillers Thomas Catenacci on March 29, 2022 President Joe Biden’s budget proposes …
Czech central bank seen raising rates to highest since 2001: Reuters poll
PRAGUE – The Czech National Bank is set to raise its main rate by 50 basis points to 5.00% on March 31, a Reuters poll …
Bank of Mexico seen raising rates in response to Fed hike, inflation-Reuters poll
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s central bank is set to raise its benchmark interest rate this week for the seventh consecutive time, following in the footsteps …
Founders of Crypto ICO Sentenced to Combined 8 Years in Prison for Tax Evasion After Raising $24 Million from Investors
The owners of a cryptocurrency company have been sentenced to a combined 8 years in federal prison for tax evasion, announced U.S. Attorney for the …
Philippine leader approves bill raising sex consent age from 12 to 16
MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16, his …
ECB’s de Guindos says asset purchases must end before raising rates
MADRID – European Central Bank Vice-President Luis de Guindos said on Wednesday that the institution will first need to end asset purchases before interest rates …
Bushy browed bandit strikes again, raising eyebrows across Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO – The Bushy Brows Bandit strikes again. At 4:30 p.m. on 2/11/22, Jeffcom 911 dispatchers were alerted to a robbery at the …
Exclusive-Hong Kong leader delays filling post, raising questions about judiciary’s independence
By Greg Torode HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s leader has left open for more than five months a seat on the panel that selects the …
Dollar Tree Says It’s Raising Prices For The First Time In 35 Years Amid Surging Inflation
Dollar Tree announced Tuesday it is raising its prices, bringing the cost of its products over one dollar for the first time in 35 years. …
Founders of Crypto ICO Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion After Raising $24 Million from Investors
The owners of a cryptocurrency company have pleaded guilty to tax evasion, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. …
Facebook Whistleblower’s Push For Stricter Social Media Regulation Is Raising Free Speech Concerns
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified in front of a Senate Commerce subcommittee on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation regulating Facebook and pushing for more …