Dow rallies 900 points as investors bet the Fed can slow inflation without causing a recessionStocks jumped sharply on Wednesday in a relief rally from their 2022 doldrums after the […]
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Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflation
Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflationThe Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage […]
The Fed is expected to raise rates by a half point. Investors wonder if it will get more aggressive
The Fed is expected to raise rates by a half point. Investors wonder if it will get more aggressiveThe Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday for the […]
As Iran-Taliban tensions rise, Afghan migrants in tinderbox
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Taliban members who killed her activist husband offered Zahra Husseini a deal: Marry one of us, and you’ll be safe.Husseini, 31, decided to flee. Through […]
EU energy ministers meet to discuss Russian gas, sanctions
EU energy ministers meet to discuss Russian gas, sanctionsEuropean Union energy ministers will meet Monday to discuss Russia’s decision to cut gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland, and debate planned […]
Asia-Pacific stocks lower as data show Chinese factory activity contracted in April
Asia-Pacific stocks lower as data show Chinese factory activity contracted in AprilAsia-Pacific stocks slipped on Monday.Chinese economic data released over the weekend showed a contraction in April factory activity.Markets in […]
Finland has walked a political tightrope between Moscow and the West for decades. But that could be about to end
Finland has walked a political tightrope between Moscow and the West for decades. But that could be about to endFinland could be about to announce that it’s joining the military […]
It’s not just Russia – China’s also contributing to higher inflation worldwide, report says
It’s not just Russia – China’s also contributing to higher inflation worldwide, report saysRussia is guilty of creating a food security crisis and higher energy prices through its war with Ukraine, but China has […]
Agnico Eagle reports ‘exceptional’ first quarter results, sees continued strength ahead
Agnico Eagle reports ‘exceptional’ first quarter results, sees continued strength aheadAs investors work out whether they’re more concerned about inflation or interest rates, it’s been a wild ride for miners […]