![Biden's ambitious efforts to strengthen the social safety net are fraying](/i/c/96ade003-d18e-5830-1a4b-15abf9ab32f8.webp)
Biden's ambitious efforts to strengthen the social safety net are fraying
For a few fleeting months in 2021, it looked like President Joe Biden was making great strides in his promise to even the playing field for more Americans.
2023-09-13 08:29
![US committee recommends royalties on minerals for EVs in sweeping reform proposal](/i/c/1b497811-da46-789d-7c1a-c53ad61a286e.webp)
US committee recommends royalties on minerals for EVs in sweeping reform proposal
A federal committee on Tuesday recommended imposing royalties on U.S. hardrock mining for the first time, a move
2023-09-13 01:18
![How 500 votes made Shawn Fain one of America's most important people](/i/c/e1899045-4370-c414-b0ca-222c4b6561f2.webp)
How 500 votes made Shawn Fain one of America's most important people
Shawn Fain is one of the most important people in the US economy today. A year ago, almost no one knew who he was.
2023-09-12 19:26
![Incoming BoE official Breeden seeks 'balance' in rate decisions](/i/c/a1d65a17-dada-ee8e-9aee-f521c4135666.webp)
Incoming BoE official Breeden seeks 'balance' in rate decisions
LONDON Incoming Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden said she would seek a balanced approach to judging
2023-09-12 18:20
![Why 'Middle-class Joe' Biden may need upscale voters more than ever in 2024](/i/c/d4005a66-52ba-4af9-1f51-43b86eff6985.webp)
Why 'Middle-class Joe' Biden may need upscale voters more than ever in 2024
Throughout his political career, President Joe Biden has unfailingly presented himself as a product -- and champion -- of the middle class.
2023-09-12 12:21
![Country Garden wins approval to extend six onshore bond repayments by 3 years - sources](/i/c/cfbec306-fc53-42d1-7474-0da433b6b7d3.webp)
Country Garden wins approval to extend six onshore bond repayments by 3 years - sources
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG Country Garden has won approval from its creditors to extend the repayments on six onshore bonds
2023-09-12 10:55
![Several hurt in ADM central Illinois plant blast; corn, soy processing down](/i/c/a55e9851-86f3-bb1d-2d69-cbe41138582e.webp)
Several hurt in ADM central Illinois plant blast; corn, soy processing down
By Karl Plume CHICAGO (Reuters) -Several employees were hospitalized after an explosion and fire late on Sunday at a massive
2023-09-12 02:53
![Country Garden faces fresh test for onshore bond extensions](/i/c/ee44b80f-078a-0a13-79e1-307640133b9e.webp)
Country Garden faces fresh test for onshore bond extensions
By Xie Yu HONG KONG (Reuters) -Embattled developer Country Garden faces a new round of voting by creditors to extend
2023-09-11 14:18
![How booming Vietnam offers the US an alternative to China](/i/c/f1396d5c-ad88-b1d6-750d-8820b50b41b3.webp)
How booming Vietnam offers the US an alternative to China
President Joe Biden is in Vietnam for a visit intended to deepen economic ties between Washington and Hanoi as part of efforts to reduce America's reliance on China.
2023-09-11 12:58
![Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth](/i/c/177fcf75-8b19-139e-0528-44a57ed5d0d8.webp)
Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth
Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries.
2023-09-11 08:18
![US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China](/i/c/260c2742-36b5-ca69-9d0a-271b0a0d8095.webp)
US, Vietnam upgrade ties as Biden visits in hedge against China
By Nandita Bose, Francesco Guarascio and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden secured deals with Vietnam on semiconductors
2023-09-10 21:47
![Student loan borrowers are frustrated with servicers ahead of payment restart](/i/c/e1bc11cf-3a14-46ee-6fb3-d4676565c104.webp)
Student loan borrowers are frustrated with servicers ahead of payment restart
With less than a month before federal student loan payments restart after the years-long pandemic pause, many borrowers are having a hard time connecting with their loan servicer.
2023-09-08 22:16