Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees two small hikes by end of 2023
By Howard Schneider and Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but signaled…
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US stocks end mixed after Fed signals more rate hikes to come
By Noel Randewich and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept U.S….
Microsoft, Activision ask judge for speedy schedule in FTC challenge
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Time is running out on a deadline for Microsoft to complete its $69 billion acquisition…
EU told to slash greenhouse gas emissions 90-95% by 2040
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union should commit to slash its net greenhouse gas emissions by as…
Canada freezes ties with China-led AIIB, probes allegations of Communist domination
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada is freezing ties with the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) while it probes…
Citi CFO says 1,600 job cuts will boost second-quarter expenses
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) -Citigroup Inc in the second quarter will book severance costs associated with around 1,600…
Marketmind: Can risk appetite resist Fed’s hawkish skip?
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist….
Canada’s Bell deepens news industry gloom with 1,300 job cuts
By Samrhitha A and Aditya Soni (Reuters) -Canadian media and telecom firm Bell is cutting 1,300 jobs, shuttering six radio…
Health insurers slammed after UnitedHealth says more surgeries driving up costs
By Bhanvi Satija and Leroy Leo (Reuters) -Health insurer stocks dropped sharply on Wednesday after UnitedHealth Group said its costs…
Homebuilder Lennar raises full-year forecast for home deliveries
(Reuters) – Lennar Corp on Wednesday raised its full-year forecast for home deliveries, as the homebuilder benefits from upbeat demand…