Today: May 08, 2024
Today: May 08, 2024

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Exclusive-Russian ministry stress scenario has growth stalling, rouble diving, document shows

By Darya Korsunskaya LONDON (Reuters) - Stress scenarios from Russia's economy ministry envisage GDP and real income growth almost grinding to a halt next year and the rouble diving from around 93 per

Exclusive-Russian ministry stress scenario has growth stalling, rouble diving, document shows

Ukraine thanks US on long-awaited aid package, says it will make up for lost time

By Yuliia Dysa and Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would do its best to make up for half a year lost to U.S. congressional debate as he thanked President Joe

Ukraine thanks US on long-awaited aid package, says it will make up for lost time

German debt ratio likely to rise slightly in 2024 - finance ministry

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German debt-to-GDP ratio is likely to rise slightly this year but then fall steadily until 2028, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.

German debt ratio likely to rise slightly in 2024 - finance ministry

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming

By Nupur Anand (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy backed by strong employment and healthy consumer finances.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming

BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% target as expected, governor Kazuo Ueda said, keeping alive market

BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says

TikTok lawsuit tees up novel court fight over US ban

By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) -TikTok's new lawsuit to block a U.S. law forcing the social media company's Chinese parent to divest it or be banned could spark a landmark clash over free speech,

TikTok lawsuit tees up novel court fight over US ban

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French work with Russian nuclear power company

By Timothy Gardner and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two influential Republican U.S. lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to prevent a French company from working on civil nuclear power

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French work with Russian nuclear power company

War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US − squares up to Beijing at sea

US Marines and Philippine forces are taking part in joint military exercises just 100 miles off the southern tip of Taiwan.

War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US − squares up to Beijing at sea

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

By James Pearson and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Britain, the U.S. and Australia have sanctioned and unmasked a senior Russian leader of the notorious cybercrime gang LockBit, the British

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say

By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -U.N. agencies said on Tuesday the two main crossings into the southern Gaza Strip remained shut, virtually cutting off the Palestinian enclave from outside aid with few

Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say

Wall Street bonuses to rise this year as deals return, says report

By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bonuses are poised to recover on Wall Street this year, fueled by strong equity market gains and recovery in investment banking, according to financial services

Wall Street bonuses to rise this year as deals return, says report

Apple interrogation of NYC worker about union drive was illegal, US labor board rules

By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) - The manager of an Apple Inc retail store in Manhattan violated U.S. labor law by asking an employee whether he supported a union campaign, a federal labor board has

Apple interrogation of NYC worker about union drive was illegal, US labor board rules

Chinese election meddling could undermine Canada democracy, says spy agency

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Persistent Chinese election meddling has the potential to undermine Canadian democracy, Canada's main spy agency said on Tuesday in the latest official warning about clandestine

Chinese election meddling could undermine Canada democracy, says spy agency

US must support critical mineral projects in risky nations, White House adviser says

(Reuters) - The United States and its allies must encourage mining projects in countries where Western corporations are reticent to do business to guarantee a reliable and sustainable global supply of

US must support critical mineral projects in risky nations, White House adviser says

EU eyes shipping, violations in new sanctions package, according to text

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union would ban trans-shipment of Russian LNG, the use of EU ports by vessels transporting goods contributing to Russia's war effort and make EU

EU eyes shipping, violations in new sanctions package, according to text

Unused EU recovery funds should go towards defence, Polish ministers say

WARSAW (Reuters) - Unused European Union funds meant for helping member states recover from the pandemic should be put towards building the defence industry, Poland's deputy prime minister and its

Unused EU recovery funds should go towards defence, Polish ministers say

US Supreme Court won't hear Elon Musk dispute over SEC settlement

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.

US Supreme Court won't hear Elon Musk dispute over SEC settlement

Hamas official warns of no ceasefire deal if Israeli aggression on Gaza continues

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hamas official Osama Hamdan warned on Tuesday that if Israel's military aggression continues in Rafah, there will be no ceasefire deal.

Hamas official warns of no ceasefire deal if Israeli aggression on Gaza continues

White House: Behavior in video captured at University of Mississippi is 'undignified and racist'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said the behavior captured in a video at the University of Mississippi is "undignified and racist", after a student was accused of mocking a Black protestor by

White House: Behavior in video captured at University of Mississippi is 'undignified and racist'

Biden administration to miss deadline for report on Israeli weapons use, sources say

By Patricia Zengerle, Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration will miss a Wednesday deadline to report to Congress on whether Israel is violating international

Biden administration to miss deadline for report on Israeli weapons use, sources say

Weak GDP, strong prices, highlight Fed dilemma

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. economic growth in the first quarter fell below the Federal Reserve's estimates of the economy's long-run potential for the first time in nearly two

Weak GDP, strong prices, highlight Fed dilemma

US appeals court says kids' climate lawsuit must be dismissed

By Clark Mindock (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said a lawsuit filed by 21 young people claiming the U.S. government's energy policies violate their rights to be protected from climate

US appeals court says kids' climate lawsuit must be dismissed

Germany hit hard as foreign investment falls in Europe, EY survey shows

By Mark John LONDON (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Europe fell 4% last year, with Germany seeing a sharp 12% drop in projects amid concern over its economic slowdown and energy

Germany hit hard as foreign investment falls in Europe, EY survey shows

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely

An announcement by Hamas that it had accepted a cease-fire proposal sent people in the streets of Rafah into temporary jubilation

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely

Explainer-How US change on marijuana would help cannabis companies

By Mrinalika Roy (Reuters) - The U.S.

Explainer-How US change on marijuana would help cannabis companies
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