Euro zone inflation continued to surge in March
Inflation in the 19 countries sharing the euro accelerated to 1.3% in March from 0.9% a month earlier. The ECB had already predicted the surge, […]
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A slight drop in mortgage rates didn't stop the bleeding in refinances
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell slightly last week to 3.33% from 3.36%.. Applications to refinance a home loan decreased 3% […]
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EU splitting: Bloc takes Poland to European Court of Justice over ‘judicial infringements’
Poland and Hungary vow to retain veto from EU budget When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes […]
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Chip charge: Chinese phone, car, home appliance companies join semiconductor rush
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Smartphone maker Xiaomi has joined a rush of Chinese tech companies venturing into the semiconductor sector, announcing on Wednesday a new chip […]
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My patient got COVID and died. He thought life was back to normal, but we aren’t there yet.
I was out on the streets of San Francisco last weekend when I noticed something I hadn’t seen in over a year: The hustle and […]
Continue reading »Heavy gunfire heard near presidency in Niger's capital
NIAMEY (Reuters) – Heavy gunfire was heard near Niger’s presidency in the early hours of Wednesday, two days ahead of the swearing-in of president-elect Mohamed […]
Continue reading »Euro zone bonds calm as investors await inflation data
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr AMSTERDAM, March 31 (Reuters) – Euro zone bond yields calmed on Wednesday after a sell-off a day […]
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Analysis: Shaken by Greensill, German towns pull millions from banks
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German towns and cities are pulling money from small, private banks, spooked after losing millions in the closure of Greensill Bank, an […]
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European markets head for mixed open; euro zone inflation data to come
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Wednesday, reflecting sentiment in Asia-Pacific and U.S. markets. London's FTSE is seen opening 10 points lower […]
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Asia’s worst stock market last year is now one of the region’s top performers
Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index has climbed around 12.2% so far this year to become one of Asia's top performers. The STI ended 2020 as […]
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Tencent's e-book spinoff eyes North American expansion
(Reuters) – Tencent’s e-book spinoff China Literature is looking to grow its North American business as it seeks to tap surging demand for content outside […]
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UK economy grew by stronger-than-expected 1.3% in fourth-quarter
FILE PHOTO: Commuters walk across the London Bridge during the morning rush hour, amid an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain September […]
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Isha Sesay Tapped As OkayMedia’s First Female CEO; Former CNN Journalist Will Oversee Digital Publications, Launch New Production Arm
Former CNN International anchor Isha Sashay has been tapped as the first female CEO of OkayMedia. At the multimedia organization, which is dedicated to “uplifting […]
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Singapore bank lending rises for 4th straight month: MAS data
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Bank lending in Singapore rose for the fourth straight month in February on continued growth in housing and construction loans, […]
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Growth in China's services sector surges in March
FILE PHOTO: Delivery workers wearing face masks ride scooters in front of Lujiazui financial district, in Shanghai, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, China July […]
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New York State Senate passes bill to legalize recreational weed
The New York State Senate passed on Tuesday a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said just days ago he would […]
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Fossil fuel shares drop in value compared with clean energy, think tank says
LONDON (Reuters) – The value of share offerings in fossil fuel companies dropped by almost 20% since 2012, while low-carbon companies gained ground in the […]
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Biden’s Judicial Counterpunch to Trump Begins
With a diverse initial slate of nominees, the president is starting to try to neutralize his predecessor’s profound influence on the courts. By Giovanni Russonello […]
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T cells induced by COVID-19 infection respond to new virus variants: U.S. study
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A critical component of the immune system known as T cells that respond to fight infection from the original version of the […]
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‘We are going to tackle this problem (of extremism) head on’: Adviser to secretary of Defense
You’re reading the Opposing View, one of two perspectives in Today’s Debate. For Our View, read “Military must do more to weed out white supremacists, extremists.” The […]
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