War sanctions against Russia highlight growing divisions among the Group of 20 countries
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing growing skepticism from some leading rich and developing nations as the residual impact of sanctions against Russia is deepening divisions among the Group of 20 countries
2023-09-06 21:27
Erdogan pledges support for higher interest rates
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday confirmed a major policy reversal by backing his new economic team's decision to drastically hike interest...
2023-09-06 20:59
Exclusive-Biden administration moving to escalate energy trade dispute with Mexico
By Jarrett Renshaw and David Lawder President Joe Biden's administration has asked U.S. energy companies to prepare affidavits
2023-09-06 20:27
Bank of Canada seen holding rates steady after economy shrank in Q2
By Steve Scherer and David Ljunggren OTTAWA The Bank of Canada on Wednesday is expected to keep rates
2023-09-06 18:53
Russia to step up support for sagging ruble
Russia's central bank announced Wednesday it plans to sharply step up support for the ruble, which has weakened considerably after 18 months of Western sanctions...
2023-09-06 18:27
Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect Rex Heuermann owes nearly $70,000 in wage theft case, claims new lawsuit
The New York Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit to retrieve a significant sum of unpaid wages, penalties, and interest from Rex Heuermann
2023-09-06 17:26
Scholz calls for a broad pact to slash bureaucracy and modernize Germany
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Germany’s opposition and regional governments to help slash a “thicket of bureaucracy” that slows down Europe’s biggest economy, as his government grapples with poor poll ratings and a reputation for internal strife half way through its term
2023-09-06 17:22
Saudi Arabia's STC Group to become Telefonica top shareholder with 9.9% stake
By Andres Gonzalez, Amy-Jo Crowley, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro and Hadeel Al Sayegh LONDON/DUBAI Saudi Arabia's STC Group has
2023-09-06 16:28
Scholz: Germany must pull together to overcome economic crisis
BERLIN German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday called on the ruling coalition and democratic opposition to pull together
2023-09-06 15:55
China Considers Law Banning Clothes That ‘Hurt Feelings’ of Others
China’s public is expressing concern about a potential legal change that would allow for fines and even jail
2023-09-06 14:59
Saudi Telecom Buys $2.25 Billion Stake in Spain’s Telefonica
Saudi Telecom Co. is taking a nearly 10% stake in Spain’s Telefonica SA for roughly $2.25 billion as
2023-09-06 14:54
HK LGBTQ Ruling ‘Wisely’ Avoids China Rewrite, Adviser Says
A top adviser to Hong Kong’s leader praised a landmark ruling backing same-sex unions by the city’s highest
2023-09-06 14:21