Bank of Canada hikes rates, says prepared to raise them further
By Steve Scherer and Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its key overnight rate by…
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US slaps sanctions on Sinaloa Cartel fentanyl network
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 10 Mexican nationals and one company in the…
Germany plans to offer companies $6.6 billion a year in tax relief
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s finance ministry plans to offer companies a tax relief package of around 6 billion euros ($6.61 billion)…
With Trump way ahead in 2024 Republican polls, Iowa becomes do-or-die for DeSantis
By James Oliphant, Gram Slattery and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign is making a high-risk…
In message to Russia, G7 unveils long-term security pledge for Ukraine
By John Irish and Niklas Pollard VILNIUS (Reuters) – G7 countries on Wednesday unveiled an international framework for the long-term…
One killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Zelenskiy talks to NATO
KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a drone strike on Kyiv early on Wednesday, and an old man was killed in Russian…
Bank of Canada hikes growth forecast and says inflation slowing only gradually
OTTAWA, July 12 (Reuters)-The Bank of Canada (BoC) on Wednesday raised its growth forecast for this year to 1.8%, up…
Factbox-Denied a NATO invitation, Ukraine still reaps rewards at summit
VILNIUS (Reuters) -NATO leaders at this week’s summit in Vilnius said Ukraine should be able to join the military alliance…
G7 nations unveil security framework for Ukraine
VILNIUS (Reuters) – G7 countries announced on Wednesday an international framework that paves the way for long-term security assurances for…
Local markets more upbeat about Brazil’s economy under Lula, poll shows
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Financial market participants in Brazil are increasingly optimistic about the country’s economic prospects under leftist President…