US CIA chief Burns visited China in May
By Michael Martina and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -CIA director William Burns visited China last month for talks with Chinese…
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Oil up over 2% after US debt deal and jobs data; focus turns to OPEC+
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose over 2% on Friday after the U.S. Congress passed a debt…
Analysis-U.S. seeks to mend frayed Saudi ties with second high-level trip
By Jonathan Landay, Arshad Mohammed and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With two high-level visits in less than a month,…
Outsized US job gains may mask signs of weakness
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The gain of 339,000 U.S. payroll jobs in May was a blockbuster number, nearly…
Tyson Foods to cut 262 employees in South Dakota who opt not to relocate
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Tyson Foods Inc will terminate about 262 employees in South Dakota who chose not to relocate to…
Citigroup CEO says Mexico IPO is best for shareholders, other sales going well
By Tatiana Bautzer and Saeed Azhar NEW YORK (Reuters) – Citigroup Inc CEO Jane Fraser said scrapping the sale of…
US employers boost hiring in May, but labor market losing steam
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth accelerated in May, but a surge in the unemployment rate to…
Fitch keeps U.S. credit rating on negative watch despite debt limit deal
(Reuters) -The United States’ “AAA” credit rating will remain on negative watch, despite a debt limit agreement that will allow…
Argentina doubles China currency swap access to $10 billion
By Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina has signed a deal to renew its currency swap line with China and…
Analysis-Risk of US downgrade still on the cards despite debt deal
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) -While a U.S. default on its debt has been averted, the possibility of another…