Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Powell: Fed will "keep pushing" until clear inflation is declining
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will "keep pushing" to tighten U.S. monetary policy until it is clear inflation is declining, Fed chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday. "What we need to see i...
May 17, 2022
South Carolina governor signs transgender sports ban
By Maria Caspani (Reuters) - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster this week signed a bill banning transgender athletes from playing school sports that match their gender identity, joining a number o...
May 17, 2022
Under political pressure, Biden officials toughen border message
By Ted Hesson and Veronica Cardenas HARLINGEN, TEXAS (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas toured the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas on Tuesday as he pushes a tougher mess...
May 17, 2022
Texas heat wave points to problems with congestion on power grid
By Marcy de Luna HOUSTON (Reuters) - A weekend call for Texans to restrict air conditioning and appliance use after six power facilities tripped offline highlights a weakness in the state's grid: cong...
May 17, 2022
U.S. considering move to block Russian debt payments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is considering a move to block Russia's ability to pay U.S. bondholders after a deadline expires next week, a U.S. administration official said on Tuesday. Bloo...
May 17, 2022
Soccer-Van Bronckhorst urges Rangers fans to behave ahead of Europa League final
By Fernando Kallas SEVILLE (Reuters) - Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst urged the 100,000 Scottish fans that are expected to arrive in Seville for Wednesday's Europa League final to be on their ...
May 17, 2022
Schumer calls on Fox not to 'amplify' racist theories after New York shooting
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Fox News and its owner Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday to stop what he said was "reckless amplification" of a consp...
May 17, 2022
U.S. corporate bond deals to ebb this year amid higher rates, volatility -BofA
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. bond sales by investment-grade issuers will likely decline by around 10% this year as borrowers contend with higher rates and market volatility, a BofA ex...
May 17, 2022
Prehistoric fossil in Peru sheds light on marine origin of crocodiles
By Carlos Valdez LIMA (Reuters) - The discovery of a prehistoric crocodile fossil in Peru from around 7 million years ago has given paleontologists more clues as to how modern crocodiles, all freshwat...
May 17, 2022
Analysis-Aircraft leasing faces shake-up as risks cloud recovery
By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) - Global aircraft leasing faces a new shake-up this week after SMBC Aviation Capital's deal to buy smaller rival Goshawk Aviation for $6.7 billion. The move comes as firm...
May 17, 2022
