Global equities, US yields fall ahead of debt ceiling vote
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equities and U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Wednesday as risk-off sentiment dominated…
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Shein plans to bolster compliance and logistics execs ahead of US marketplace
By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fast-fashion retailer Shein is boosting senior leaders and executives to roll out its…
Dollar backs off highs after Fed officials suggest skipping June rate hike
(Updates prices throughout story, adds analyst comment in paragraphs 7 and 8, recasts lede and paragraphs 2, 3 and 4…
North Korea missile tests endanger shipping, UN maritime agency told
LONDON (Reuters) – North Korean missile tests are endangering the safety of commercial shipping in busy sea lanes in northeastern…
Oil settles lower on weak China data, stronger US dollar
By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and weak data from…
North Korea satellite plunges in sea in ‘rushed’ failure, more launches expected
By Hyonhee Shin and Chang-Ran Kim SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – A North Korean satellite launch on Wednesday ended in failure, sending…
EU tech chief sees draft voluntary AI code within weeks
By Philip Blenkinsop LULEA, Sweden (Reuters) – EU tech chief Margrethe Vestager said on Wednesday she believed a draft code…
Factbox-U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal
(Reuters) – Minnesota became the latest U.S. state to legalize marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday after its governor, Tim…
Toyota pledges $2.1 billion more for EV battery plant in North Carolina
(Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it will invest $2.1 billion more in its new U.S. battery plant…
US seeks to curb investment in Chinese chips, AI and quantum computing
By Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New rules under consideration would restrict the flow of U.S. investments and know-how into…