US raises concerns with China about actions against US companies
(Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo raised concerns about Chinese actions against U.S. firms operating in China with Chinese…
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Fitch puts Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac on negative watch as US debt deadline looms
(Reuters) – Fitch has placed the ratings of U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on watch for…
US oil and gas auction yields nearly $80 million for federal coffers
(Reuters) -The U.S. on Thursday held its first sale of oil and gas drilling rights on federal lands since passage…
Taiwan says software problems delaying new F-16 deliveries
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Software problems are delaying the delivery to Taiwan of 66 advanced new F-16V fighter jets from the United…
Russian Wagner mercenaries handing Bakhmut to regular army
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -Russia’s Wagner private army started handing over its positions in Bakhmut to regular Russian troops…
US trade chief seeks new thinking on global challenges as APEC ministers meet
By David Lawder DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday called on Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…
Biden’s pick as top US commander could be delayed by senator’s blockade
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican senator’s hold on military nominations will apply to Democratic President Joe Biden’s…
Biden lauds leadership skills of his pick for top US general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Praising his leadership and even his culinary skills, President Joe Biden on Thursday formally announced his nomination of…
House panel chair seeks info on proposed U.S. order for China investment
By Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top U.S. lawmaker on Thursday asked for more detail on the Biden administration’s…
Fed lending to banks lowest in latest week since crisis began in March
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve emergency lending to banks fell in the latest week to…