Spain’s 2021 budget gap narrows more than expected, further cut seen
MADRID – Spain’s budget deficit narrowed to 6.76% of gross domestic product last year from over 10% in 2020, beating forecasts from international organisations and …
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H&M seen posting first-quarter profit, Russia clouds outlook
By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM – Sweden’s H&M is seen swinging back to profit in its December-February quarter as pandemic effects ease, though the closure of …
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 …
Exclusive-Paraguay central bank chief says 2022 inflation seen at 6%, top of tolerance range
By Daniela Desantis ASUNCION – Paraguay will end 2022 with inflation close to 6%, the country’s central bank head told Reuters on Monday, right at …
Turkey’s C/A deficit seen rising to 4% of GDP this year -Goldman
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s current account deficit is expected to rise to $32 billion or 4.0% of GDP this year, more than the 2.5% previously forecast, …
Woman Reported Missing, Last Seen in Philadelphia Hotel
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has reported 38-year-old Derya Van Bavel has been reported missing. She was last spoken to via phone on …
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 …
Canada retail sales up 3.2% in January, seen falling 0.5% in February
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales bounced back in January, beating expectations, as shoppers ventured out to car dealerships and home improvement shops, …
Canadian inflation seen peaking at or above 6%; more rate hikes in the cards
By Julie Gordon and Fergal Smith OTTAWA – A commodities rally sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will push Canadian inflation higher for longer, with …
Shares in Brazil’s Nubank rise as central bank rules seen as less onerous
– Brazilian fintech Nubank said on Monday that new central bank rules for digital banks will bring lower capital requirements than originally expected next year …
Russia’s inflation seen at 20%, GDP down 8% in 2022, central bank survey shows
– Inflation in Russia is forecast to accelerate to 20% and its economy could fall by as much as 8% this year, an independent survey …
EU leaders to make room for more spending over Ukraine, no new joint debt seen
By Jan Strupczewski VERSAILLES, France – European Union leaders will prepare the ground on Friday for possible unexpected spending over the war in Ukraine, but …
Mexico inflation seen on the rise again in February: Reuters poll
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s year-on-year inflation likely accelerated in February after cooling slightly over the previous two months, a Reuters poll showed Friday, reinforcing expectations …
Indian trade, current account deficit seen widening, rupee under pressure
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI – India’s trade and current account deficits are likely to widen, putting pressure on the rupee, as global oil prices surge …
Bank of Canada seen set to hike for first time since 2018
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is poised to hike its key overnight interest rate for the first time in three years …
Exceptions to U.S. curbs on Russia seen weakening impact
By Karen Freifeld – U.S. curbs on exports to Russia for invading Ukraine look tough at first glance, but exemptions on everything from mobile phones …
Trump’s Truth Social is a “Huge” Trainwreck Like No Other Trainwrecks We’ve Ever Seen Before
It was supposed to be an app killer. The app to free Republicans and conservatives from the constraints of Twitter and Facebook. Instead, Donald Trump’s …
OPEC+ deal seen on track despite Russia’s Ukraine invasion -sources
By Olesya Astakhova, Alex Lawler and Ahmad Ghaddar MOSCOW/LONDON – A deal among OPEC+ oil producers including Russia is showing no cracks so far after …
S.Korea exports to rise for 16th month in Feb; CPI seen up 3.5% – Reuters poll
SEOUL – South Korea’s exports likely increased for a 16th month in February, and at a faster pace, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, though …
Mexico inflation seen on the rise again in early February: Reuters poll
MEXICO CITY – Mexican annual inflation likely accelerated in the first half of February after slowing during the past eight weeks, a Reuters poll showed …
Canada January retail sales seen rebounding from December decline
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales most likely rose 2.4% in January from December, preliminary data from Statistics Canada showed on Friday, following …
Taiwan January export orders seen rising for 23rd straight month – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s export orders likely rose in January for the 23rd straight month, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, supported by sustained global demand …
Tokyo’s core consumer inflation seen picking up in February – Reuters poll
TOKYO – Core consumer prices in Tokyo likely rose in February at a faster rate than in the previous month on surging fuel costs, underlining …
Colombia inflation forecast higher in 2022, faster rate hikes seen – cenbank poll
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA – Inflation estimates for Colombia this year rose and predictions of interest rate rises quickened among analysts polled in a central …
Missing 12-year-old girl last seen by her family Monday, reported missing
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance locating Missing Juvenile Autumn Oglesby. Autumn was last seen by her mother on Monday, …
Philadelphia police report missing male, last seen on Thursday
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Missing Person George Hall. He was last seen on Thursday, February 3, 2022, on …
Drug distributor McKesson seen getting likely boost from COVID vaccine demand
By Manojna Maddipatla – McKesson Corp is expected to report strong earnings on Wednesday as an Omicron-driven surge in demand for COVID-19 vaccines and tests …
Have you seen them? Monroe Police Department Searching for Juveniles, Possible Runaways
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Monroe Township Police Department is investigating two runaway juveniles that were last seen walking on foot at approximately 7:30 PM …
Canada’s economy recovered to pre-pandemic levels in Nov, Dec seen flat
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA -Canada’s economy climbed to above pre-pandemic levels for the first time in November, bolstering a strong fourth quarter even as activity …
U.S. public pension funds seen turning to more ‘aggressive’ investment – report
NEW YORK – U.S. public pension funds will likely have to switch to more aggressive investment strategies in the coming years to fill funding gaps …
Analysis-Italy’s Draghi seen facing tough year after presidential wrangling
By Gavin Jones ROME – Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is likely to have a hard time controlling his coalition, politicians and analysts warn, after …
Columbus double murder suspect identified, have you seen him?
COLUMBUS, OH – A Franklin County man is now wanted for the double murder he is suspected of committing back in August of 2020 On …
Missing girl, 14, reported in Philadelphia, last seen Wednesday morning
The Philadelphia Police need the public’s assistance locating Missing Juvenile Diana Carrillo. Diana, who resides at 18xx S. 8th St, was last seen on January …
Have you seen Jennifer? Philadelphia police say woman missing since Sunday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 35-year-old Missing Person Jennifer Scirrotto. She was last seen at 9:00 …
Teen last seen Friday, reported as missing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Missing Person Helen Foreman. She was last seen at 4:00 P.M., …
45-year-old Philadelphia woman has been missing for one month, have you seen her?
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance locating Missing Person Joylin Bayona. Joylin was last seen on the 49xx block of N 10th Street …
‘Most Serious I’ve Seen’: Cybersecurity Flaw Could Expose ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ Of Devices
Cybersecurity officials are urging federal agencies and infrastructure companies to take action against a recently-discovered coding vulnerability in a common software tool that threatens to …
Have you seen her? 13-year-old girl reported missing in Bethesda
BETHESDA, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Special Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old …
‘Never Seen Anything Like It’: LA Residents Rattled As Violent Crime Finally Seeps Into Wealthy Neighborhoods
Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant was killed in her Beverly Hills home on Wednesday, sparking renewed concerns about Los Angeles’ rising violent crime bleeding into wealthy neighborhoods. …
Man last seen at his home Saturday never returned
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Person Andy Ramos Zayas. Andy was last seen at his residence 71XX Jackson Street …
12-year-old girl missing for two weeks in Philadelphia, have you seen her?
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Juvenile Jahnayia Bullock. Jahnayia was last seen leaving her residence 16XX Margaret Street on …
Have You Seen Us? Boston Police Update Most Wanted List
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – If you know anything about the whereabouts of any of these individuals call CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text …
Have you seen this stabbing Suspect?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with …
Philadelphia teen missing, last seen Friday afternoon
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance locating Missing Juvenile Nayshell Robinson, aka “Lilnay.” Nayshell was last seen at her residence by her mother …