China names head of powerful new financial regulator as industry faces greater scrutiny
China has appointed the head of its powerful new financial watchdog, which was created as part of sweeping reforms aimed at reining in the $60 trillion industry.
2023-05-11 16:54
Yellen: Different system needed to end repeated standoffs over US debt ceiling
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that in her personal opinion, the United States should adopt a different system for national finances that might forestall repeated standoffs with Congress over spending
2023-05-11 16:25
Australia's trade minister seeks end to trade curbs on visit to Beijing
BEIJING Australia's Trade Minister arrived in Beijing On Thursday, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart, as Canberra
2023-05-11 16:19
Asian stocks waver on China deflation worries, mixed Japan earnings
By Julie Zhu HONG KONG (Reuters) -Asian shares traded cautiously on Thursday as investors fretted about growing deflationary pressures in
2023-05-11 14:20
Bank of England set to raise UK interest rates to highest level since 2008
The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates to their highest level since late 2008 as it continues to combat stubbornly high inflation in the U.K. Financial markets expect the bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee to lift its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5% on Thursday
2023-05-11 14:16
US debt standoff overshadows G7 finance leaders' meeting
By Leika Kihara and Andrea Shalal NIIGATA, Japan A standoff over raising the U.S. debt ceiling overshadowed a
2023-05-11 11:50
G7 finance ministers tackle global economic challenges as Yellen seeks to reassure on debt standoff
The financial leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are meeting in Japan as a standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling looms as one of the biggest potential threats to the global economy
2023-05-11 11:26
South Korea to lift quarantine mandate for COVID-19 and end testing recommendation for travelers
South Korea will drop its COVID-19 quarantine requirements and end testing recommendations for international arrivals starting June 1
2023-05-11 11:22
Trump plays down consequences of a US default: 'Could be maybe nothing'
By Tim Reid Republican former President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the severity of a potential U.S.
2023-05-11 10:51
New Mexico constitution focus of legal fight over oil and gas drilling
The nation's No. 2 oil-producing state is being sued over its alleged failure to meet constitutional provisions meant to protect against pollution from the industry
2023-05-11 07:58
Debt ceiling battle delays sweeping annual defense policy bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON U.S. congressional leaders on Wednesday put off debate on the National Defense Authorization Act,
2023-05-11 06:57
What to know about the charges against George Santos and what happens next
Rep. George Santos has been charged in a federal criminal probe that -- from a legal standpoint -- won't affect his status as a member of Congress but will ensnare him in a potentially yearslong court process that could result in a sentence of several years in prison.
2023-05-11 04:18