Israel shipping costs rising as lines pull out and Red Sea attacks worsen
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – The cost of shipping goods to Israel by sea has risen in recent days as some container lines pull out while others impose new surcharges, adding…
‘Worsen Their Credit’: Obama Official Rips Biden Admin Mortgage Rule
‘Worsen Their Credit’: Obama Official Rips Biden Admin Mortgage Rule Harold Hutchison on April 20, 2023 A former Obama administration official ripped a proposed Biden administration rule Thursday, saying it incentivized people…
Hungary quit Russian bank as U.S. sanctions ‘ruined’ it, PM Orban says as relations worsen
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary abandoned a Budapest-based Russian bank this week because U.S. sanctions had “ruined” it, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, adding that Hungary would comply with sanctions on…
Intel Community Warns Fight Over Green Energy Tech Will Worsen Global Tensions
Intel Community Warns Fight Over Green Energy Tech Will Worsen Global Tensions Micaela Burrow on March 8, 2023 Fights over scarce resources needed to wean off dependence on fossil fuels for energy…
Pro-Prostitution Bills Might Worsen Human Trafficking, Advocates Say, But One Argues It May Be Part Of The Solution
California’s recent pro-prostitution bills from state Sen. Scott Wiener have raised concerns among some anti-human trafficking groups that growing tolerance of prostitution will worsen sexual slavery, while others argue it is the…
Humanitarian crises could worsen in Haiti, Venezuela, says aid group
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The humanitarian crises in Haiti and Venezuela that have subjected millions to hunger, violence and disease could worsen this year without more aid, the International…
U.N. body says slowdown in global trade to worsen in 2023
BERLIN (Reuters) – The ongoing slowdown in global trade is expected to worsen in 2023, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Tuesday. “While the outlook for global trade…
Designating The Cartels As Terrorists Could Worsen Illegal Immigration, Experts Say
Designating The Cartels As Terrorists Could Worsen Illegal Immigration, Experts Say Jennie Taer on November 23, 2022 Designating the drug cartels as foreign terrorists would likely complicate the illegal immigration crisis, several…
S.Africa’s Eskom says maintenance work could worsen power cuts for a year
(Reuters) – South Africa’s struggling state power utility Eskom warned on Tuesday that planned maintenance could cause power outages lasting up to a year. The utility relies on a fleet of ageing,…
Japan Oct factory growth hits 21-month low as China conditions worsen -PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at its slowest pace in 21 months in October on marked declines in output and overall new orders, as exports were partly hurt by worsening…
Hurricane Ian to worsen bleak outlook for U.S. orange juice industry
By Marcelo Teixeira NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hurricane Ian is likely to have worsened what was already expected to be the smallest U.S. orange crop in 55 years after it blasted through…
Column-World wheat squeeze set to worsen into 2023, price risks remain -Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Despite global wheat prices trading at record highs for the time of year, market participants may have been too optimistic on the supply outlook for the…
Zimbabwe’s bank lending freeze will worsen economic crisis -business chamber
(Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s decision to suspend bank lending in a desperate bid to arrest the rapid devaluation of its currency will worsen the economic crisis and expose borrowers to predatory loans, the…
Cash handouts to Danes could worsen inflation, central banker warns
COPENHAGEN – Compensating low-income and elderly Danes with cash handouts to ease the impact of higher consumer prices could worsen inflationary pressure on an economy already running on all cylinders, the central…
Graying of Canada’s workforce threatens to worsen labor crunch
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO – Canadians nearing retirement outnumbered those entering the workforce by a record margin in 2021, census data released on Wednesday showed, raising fears the country’s labor shortage…
John Kerry Warns Ukraine Invasion Will Worsen Climate Change
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry warned that a war in Ukraine could hamper global climate efforts and increase emissions. In multiple media interviews this week, the top White House climate official said…
US Trade Deficit Hits New Record As Inflation Grows And Supply Chain Issues Worsen
The U.S. trade deficit hit a record high of $80.9 billion in September as exports fell sharply while imports increased amid supply chain problems and growing inflation. The trade deficit of goods…
Missouri AG warns of possible spike in crime as vaccine mandates, defunding continue to push police officers out
Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt of Missouri warned that vaccine mandates nationwide could lead to a greater police officer shortage even as crime surges. Schmitt, Missouri’s chief law enforcement officer, said he…
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