German rail union threatens open-ended strikes over pay dispute
A German rail workers’ union says it will ask its members to vote on all-out strike action after long-running salary talks with the main national railway operator broke down
2023-06-22 21:26
FDIC Chair Backs Stricter Capital Requirements for Midsize Banks
The regulator that oversaw the federal takeover of Silicon Valley Bank says the lender’s failure shows the need
2023-06-22 21:26
Turkey’s Lira Slumps After a Smaller-Than-Expected Rate Rise
Turkey’s central bank delivered a significantly smaller interest-rate increase than anticipated, as policy makers embark on what they
2023-06-22 20:54
Bank of England’s Shock Rate Rise Divides UK Economist Reaction
The Bank of England’s shock decision to raise borrowing costs a half percentage point divided business groups, consumer
2023-06-22 20:52
Lula Irked by Central Bank’s Lack of Clarity on Rate Cuts
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his economic team were irked by some highly-anticipated comments from the
2023-06-22 20:50
Stock market today: Wall Street futures follow global shares lower on rate hikes galore
Wall Street followed global markets lower early Thursday as countries around the world cranked up interest rates one day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress he believes inflation still isn’t under control
2023-06-22 20:48
Platt’s BlueCrest Dodges UK Demand for $700 Million Compensation
Michael Platt’s investment firm BlueCrest Capital Management, which is fighting a multi million pound UK fine, won a
2023-06-22 20:28
EU Seeks Further US Remedies Over Green Stimulus Spat
The European Union is pushing the US for further remedies to address issues related to President Joe Biden’s
2023-06-22 20:28
Foes of Myanmar's military regime applaud new US sanctions, but want action to block gas revenues
Opponents of Myanmar's military government are applauding fresh financial sanctions imposed by the United States on the Southeast Asian nation
2023-06-22 19:53
Decisions made after fiery Ohio train derailment will be examined at NTSB hearing
Some of the key decisions made in the aftermath of the fiery Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment in eastern Ohio will be examined at a hearing Thursday
2023-06-22 19:49
Swiss central bank urges review of 'too big to fail' bank safeguards after Credit Suisse debacle
Switzerland’s central bank says it's time to review rules aimed at preventing disastrous bank collapses
2023-06-22 19:48
Turkey's central bank sharply raises interest rates. That could signal an economic turnaround
The Turkish central bank has delivered a large interest rate increase, signaling a shift toward more conventional economic policies to counter sky-high inflation
2023-06-22 19:26