Fed’s Waller eyes July rate rise, and another hike before year ends
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he’s not ready to call an…
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IMF approves $189 million payment to Zambia after first programme review
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has approved an immediate $189 million disbursement to Zambia following its first…
Australia govt appoints Michele Bullock as next central bank governor
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia on Friday appointed Michele Bullock as the next central bank governor, replacing Philip Lowe. Reserve Bank…
Factbox-Potential candidates as next chief of Australia’s central bank
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The head of Australia’s central bank will not be reappointed for a second term…
Wall St ends up, extends recent gains on cooling US inflation
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks extended recent gains to end higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq…
US trade group blasts Canada for refusal to extend digital services tax freeze
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S.-based National Foreign Trade Council on Thursday blasted Canada for its refusal to back a global…
Angelo Gordon-backed REIT in $300 million bid for Western Asset Mortgage
By Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) -AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc, a real estate investment trust (REIT) managed by Angelo…
Marketmind: US inflation cheer gives stocks best week this year
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist….
White House: Biden’s support for Labor nominee Su is ‘unwavering’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s support for his nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, is “unwavering” and the White…
Coinbase leads crypto stock gains after Ripple Labs’ legal victory
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shares of Coinbase Global Inc surged by nearly 25% on Thursday, ahead of…