US economy defies omicron and adds 467,000 jobs in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising burst of hiring, America’s employers added a robust 467,000 jobs last month, a sign…
February 2022
UK’s Boris Johnson ends week of turmoil in weakened position
LONDON (AP) — This was the week British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hoped to get a grip on his government…
Euro Adds Gains After ECB’s ‘ground-breaking’ Hawkish Turn
By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -The euro was on track on Friday for its best week versus the dollar since…
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has backed Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in his standoff with the…
Austria vaccine mandate to take effect, but few emulating it
VIENNA (AP) — Austria is about to become the first country in Europe to require most adults to get vaccinated…
European Stocks Falter; Bond Yields Rise After ECB ‘pivot’
By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – European stock indexes faltered on Friday, despite strong Amazon earnings, while a sell-off in…
Global Tech Stocks Stage Tentative Recovery After Meta Rout
By Julien Ponthus (Reuters) – Tech stocks staged a tentative rebound across financial markets on Friday as stellar results from…
Stoltenberg to become Norway’s next central bank governor
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway’s next central bank governor, officials said Friday. Stoltenberg’s tenure…
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka appeals to expats to send money
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka celebrated its Independence Day on Friday with an appeal by the president to…
France’s Sanofi Still Sees COVID-19 Phase 3 Trial Completed In Q1
By Gwladys Fouche PARIS (Reuters) – French drugmaker Sanofi said it still expected its COVID-19 vaccine to complete phase 3…