Author Archives: Syndicated Content
EU nominates Swedish finance minister Magdalena Andersson to head IMFC
BERLIN (Reuters) - European Union member states have agreed to nominate Swedish Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson to head the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), German Finance M...
Oct 06, 2020
Undeterred by virus, Iraqi volunteers cater for thousands of Arbaeen pilgrims in Baghdad
By Charlotte Bruneau and Maher Nazer BAGHDAD (Reuters) - "Fried chicken, fried fish, rice!" Mohammed al-Mohammedawi shouts to Shi'ite pilgrims passing his roadside food tent in Baghdad on their way to...
Oct 06, 2020
U.S. trade deficit jumps to largest in 14 years in August
(Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit surged in August to the largest in 14 years with imports climbing again, suggesting that trade could be a drag on economic growth in the third quarter. The Commerce ...
Oct 06, 2020
Lyft gives loyalty members free Grubhub restaurant delivery
By Tina Bellon and Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ride-sharing service Lyft Inc will give its most loyal members free restaurant delivery from Grubhub Inc beginning Tuesday, a partnership that could...
Oct 06, 2020
UK's Johnson promises lower deposits to boost home ownership
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged on Tuesday to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to take out a mortgage, in an effort to overturn "disgraceful" low rates of home ...
Oct 06, 2020
GSK to widen COVID-19 antibody treatment trial after safety clearance
By Ludwig Burger (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline and partner Vir Biotechnology will expand their trial of an experimental antibody to treat COVID-19 after initial use by a group of volunteers did not rais...
Oct 06, 2020
West African leaders lift sanctions on Mali
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Leaders of the West African regional bloc have lifted sanctions imposed on Mali following the Aug. 18 military coup that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the group said on T...
Oct 06, 2020
UK to EU: We need to know by October 15 if trade deal is possible
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain needs to know by Oct. 15 if there is going to be a deal with the European Union because businesses need to prepare, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Tuesday....
Oct 06, 2020
AMC says 80% of U.S. theaters will remain open
(Reuters) - AMC Entertainment , the largest theater chain in the United States, said on Tuesday more than 80% of its theaters in the country would remain open as several new movies are lined up for re...
Oct 06, 2020
ECB's De Cos does not rule out extension and increase of ECB support measures
MADRID (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymaker Pablo Hernandez de Cos said on Tuesday that an extension and even an increase in ECB support measures could not be ruled out in the current context...
Oct 06, 2020
