Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Dollar on back foot as traders look to Fed for cut timing clues
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar remained on the back foot versus major rivals on Wednesday, as traders braced for the conclusion of a Federal Reserve policy meeting and clues on when th...
Dec 12, 2023
White House sees ceasefire holding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo -official
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 72-hour ceasefire agreed to by the parties involved in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is holding so far, according to a Whi...
Dec 12, 2023
US agency will not reinstate $900 million subsidy for SpaceX Starlink unit
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday reaffirmed its 2022 decision to deny SpaceX satellite internet unit Starlink $885.5 million in rural br...
Dec 12, 2023
Japan business mood improves for 3rd straight quarter to December - tankan
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to December for a third quarter in a row, a closely watched centr...
Dec 12, 2023
Australia backs UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire in rare split with US
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday the country had supported a UN resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza out of concern for civ...
Dec 12, 2023
The Vikings will start Nick Mullens this week in their latest quarterback shuffle
By Dave Campbell In this unsettled season for the Minnesota Vikings, Nick Mullens is next up at quarterback. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday that Mullens will start Saturday at Cincinnati afte...
Dec 12, 2023
Developing Asia to end 2023 on brighter note as China's economy recovers - ADB
MANILA (Reuters) - Developing Asia will likely end the year on a brighter note, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday, with growth in the region expected to be stronger than previously thought ...
Dec 12, 2023
Environmental groups ask lenders to avoid LNG project in Papua New Guinea
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - Major global lenders should refuse to finance a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea to help keep global warming in check, civil society groups s...
Dec 12, 2023
Sigma Healthcare posts record jump on $5.8 billion merger with Chemist Warehouse
(Reuters) - Shares in Australia's Sigma Healthcare surged more than 76% in early trade on Wednesday to post a record intraday jump, after the company said on Monday it would merge with Chemist Warehou...
Dec 12, 2023
Australia govt sees budget almost in balance for 2023/24
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's government expects a much improved budget bottom line this year as revenues outpace forecasts, but is resisting calls for more cost-of-living handouts to avoid inflaming...
Dec 12, 2023
