HSBC warns France sale in jeopardy over capital concerns
By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC’s planned sale of its French retail banking business to Cerberus-backed My Money Group could…
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US business inventories rise moderately in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories rose moderately in February, suggesting that inventory investment could subtract from economic growth in…
Conglomerate Starboard buys Parler, to shut down social media app temporarily
(Reuters) -Digital media conglomerate Starboard said on Friday it has bought Parler for an undisclosed sum and will temporarily shut…
US consumer sentiment edges up in April; short-term inflation expectations rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment inched up in April, but households expected inflation to rise over the next 12…
US manufacturing output falls in March; rebounds in first quarter
(Corrects month in second paragraph to February from January) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Production at U.S. factories fell more than expected…
Fed’s Goolsbee says mild U.S. recession feasible
(Reuters) – A U.S. recession is certainly feasible as the Federal Reserve’s steep rate-hikes over the past year filters fully…
Boeing 737 MAX manufacturing issue expected to “impact” Southwest Airlines
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines expects an ongoing Boeing 737 MAX manufacturing problem to delay some plane deliveries this year, Southwest…
Fed seen on track for rate hike with latest retail sales data
(Reuters) – Traders of futures tied to the Federal Reserve’s policy rate on Friday kept bets the U.S. central bank…
US import prices fall more than expected in March
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. import prices fell more than expected in March, leading to the biggest year-on-year decline since mid-2020,…
Exclusive-Mexican firm seeks $380 million from Honduran state over blocked unit
By Valentine Hilaire MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican investment firm JLL Capital, whose Honduran operation has been blocked since 2018…