Biden cheers debt ceiling ‘crisis averted’ from Oval Office
By Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden declared a “crisis averted” on Friday in his…
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ECB’s Visco says falling energy prices should help tame inflation
ROME (Reuters) – The rapid decline in energy costs should help to tame inflation in Europe, Bank of Italy governor…
Mexico to fight US dispute over GM corn after formal consultations fail
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico said on Friday it would counter U.S. arguments over agriculture biotech measures, including…
United Airlines pilots union votes to authorize a strike vote
(Reuters) – The United Airlines Holdings Inc pilots union has unanimously voted to authorize a strike vote, the union chair…
Brazil poultry lobby sees little risk of nationwide export ban over bird flu
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Revised trade accords with most of Brazil’s trade partners, including China, make it…
California, New York pension funds vote against Toyota chairman
By David Dolan and Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) – Two of the largest U.S. public pension funds have voted against…
Walmart reiterates goal of doubling international gross merchandise in 5 years
By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Reuters) – Walmart still expects to double the amount of gross merchandise volume it sells…
U.S. concludes Mexico airspace review, but no verdict yet
By Kylie Madry and Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -U.S. aviation regulators finished a review of Mexico’s airspace safety but…
US Treasury official meets with China’s new ambassador in Washington
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh met on Friday with China’s new ambassador to the…
Wall Street ends up on jobs data, debt default averted
By Herbert Lash and Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a labor market report showing moderating…