Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Countdown to the Fed: What the analysts say
(Reuters) - Investors are laser-focused on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday and crucially the bond market's reaction to the central bank's policy-setting committee meeting, with benchm...
Mar 17, 2021
U.S. Commerce Dept expands sanctions on Russia over 2018 poisoning of ex-officer in UK
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday said it was tightening sanctions on some exports to Russia in response to the poisoning of a former Russian military intelligence officer, partial...
Mar 17, 2021
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal steps up carbon-neutral push
By Marine Strauss and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal will offer green certificates to customers willing to pay a premium for low-carbon steel, it said on Wednesday as it also launched ...
Mar 17, 2021
Norway in third wave of virus infections, health minister says
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway is experiencing a third wave of coronavirus infections, Health Minister Bent Hoeie said on Wednesday. "We are in a third wave," he told a a news conference. (Reporting by Gwlad...
Mar 17, 2021
AerCap-GECAS tie-up is 'bad news' for airlines, says IATA chief
PARIS (Reuters) - Aircraft leasing giant AerCap's acquisition of rival GECAS will reduce competition in the aircraft market and spells bad news for airlines, the head of their main global body said on...
Mar 17, 2021
UNESCO chief set for new term, eyes U.S. return: official
PARIS (Reuters) - The head of UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural agency, is expected to win a second term later this year after nobody else submitted their candidacy for the position by the deadline...
Mar 17, 2021
Lebron James wants an NBA franchise after Fenway stake
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James says he wants to own an NBA franchise after taking a stake in Boston-based Fenway Sports Group (FSG). "My goal is to own a team, own an NBA team," h...
Mar 17, 2021
U.S. housing starts fall to six-month low; building permits tumble
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilding dropped to a six-month low in February as severe cold gripped many parts of the country, in a setback for a housing market that remains suppo...
Mar 17, 2021
France poised to impose tougher COVID-19 curbs on Paris, other regions
PARIS (Reuters) - The French government will impose tougher restrictions for some regions including Paris from this weekend to counter the accelerating spread of COVID-19 infections, spokesman Gabriel...
Mar 17, 2021
Amazon starts offering healthcare service to other employers
By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is expanding its virtual healthcare service to other Washington-state employers starting Wednesday and to its own employees nationwide this summer, the com...
Mar 17, 2021
