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U.S. Treasury posts sharply higher $228 billion June deficit
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. government posted a $228 billion budget deficit for June, up 156% from a year earlier as…
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UPS strike could be costliest in US in a century, study says
[ad_1] July 13 (Reuters) – A threatened U.S. strike at United Parcel Service (UPS.N) could be “one of the costliest in at least a…
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As companies bring more jobs to Mexico, US wants labor rights safeguards
[ad_1] MEXICO CITY, July 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. wants Mexico’s government to build strong institutions to protect worker rights as companies aiming to…
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Explainer: US debt ceiling focus on ‘discretionary spending’ means cuts ahead
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) – The central pillar of any debt-ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy is shaping…
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Canada housing market upturn could delay shift to BoC rate cuts
[ad_1] TORONTO, May 14 (Reuters) – Signs of recovery in Canada’s housing market after a year-long slump, just as higher borrowing costs are expected…
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Biden says US debt ceiling talks are moving along
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Saturday that talks with Congress on raising the U.S. government’s debt limit were…
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Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout
[ad_1] Challenge ahead for opposition parties to form government Move Forward comes close to sweep of capital Bangkok No alliances with dictator-backed parties –…
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It’s not 2020 anymore. Biden’s re-election campaign faces new challenges
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) – It won’t be a campaign from the basement this time. As U.S. President Joe Biden gears up for…
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Cash-loving Germans fret over exploding ATMs as cross-border crime wave hits
[ad_1] RATINGEN, Germany, April 14 (Reuters) – In the German town of Ratingen, exploding cash machines are a hot-button topic. Two got blown up…
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In victory for labor unions, Michigan governor repeals ‘right-to-work’ law
[ad_1] March 24 (Reuters) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed a package of bills repealing the state’s so-called “right to work” law…
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Saudi Arabia could invest in Iran ‘very quickly’ after agreement – minister
[ad_1] RIYADH, March 15 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Wednesday that Saudi investments into Iran could happen “very quickly”…
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China sets modest growth target of about 5% as parliament opens
[ad_1] GDP target around 5% at low end of expectations Work report focuses on consumption, jobs Defence spending to rise 7.2%, up from 7.1%…
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Host India doesn’t want G20 to discuss further Russia sanctions – sources
[ad_1] BENGALURU, Feb 22 (Reuters) – India does not want the G20 to discuss additional sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine during…
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Analysis: Loans to Russian soldiers fuel calls for European banks to quit
[ad_1] BERLIN/LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) – A Russian scheme to grant loan payment holidays to troops fighting in Ukraine, and for banks to write…
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Poland says Germany refused talks on World War Two reparations
[ad_1] WARSAW, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Germany has rebuffed the latest push by Poland’s nationalist government for vast reparations over World War Two, saying…
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Canada’s deep yield curve inversion adds to BoC rate hike dilemma
[ad_1] TORONTO, Dec 4 (Reuters) – As the Bank of Canada considers ditching oversized interest rate hikes, it is dealing with an economy likely…
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China’s Xi unwilling to accept western vaccines, U.S. official says
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping is unwilling to accept Western vaccines despite the challenges China is facing with COVID-19,…
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Ghana plans to buy oil with gold instead of U.S. dollars
[ad_1] ACCRA, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Ghana’s government is working on a new policy to buy oil products with gold rather than U.S. dollar…
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Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital rises at fastest pace in 40 years
[ad_1] Tokyo Nov core CPI up 3.6% vs f’cast +3.5% Tokyo CPI stays above BOJ’s 2% target for 6th straight month Data underscores broadening…
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Weapons industry booms as Eastern Europe arms Ukraine
[ad_1] E.Europe arms companies step up production for Ukraine Hope to find new markets as defence spends rise Can produce and service Soviet-era and…