Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Tunisia's parliament approves a coalition government
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's parliament approved a new coalition government in a confidence vote on Thursday, after months of political wrangling that has slowed the north African country's efforts to ...
Feb 26, 2020
Australia fourth quarter capital spending slips, bolsters need for more RBA support
By Swati Pandey SYDNEY(Reuters) - Australian business investment unexpectedly fell last quarter led by declines in the mining and building sectors, frustrating hopes for a long-awaited pick up in spen...
Feb 26, 2020
World health would have to be at stake to cancel Tokyo Games: Pound
By Allison Lampert MONTREAL (Reuters) - For this year's Tokyo Olympics to be canceled or postponed over the coronavirus outbreak, the world's health would have to be at stake, International Olympic Co...
Feb 26, 2020
Asian stocks extend losses as pandemic fears grow
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil and Asian share markets slipped on Thursday, struggling to find a footing as the rapid global spread of the coronavirus left investors on edge and seeking sa...
Feb 26, 2020
U.S. Senator Toomey will support Trump Fed board pick Shelton
(Reuters) - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, a former banker and Republican who serves on economic committees, on Wednesday said he would support President Donald Trump's controversial nominee for the Federal...
Feb 26, 2020
South Korea central bank keeps rates on hold despite coronavirus risks
By Cynthia Kim and Joori Roh SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, dashing expectations for a cut, even as the rapid spread of the coronavirus in Asia...
Feb 26, 2020
Alphabet still facing questions over data use in its Toronto smart city project proposal
By Moira Warburton TORONTO (Reuters) - Alphabet's proposed "smart" city development in Toronto is facing fresh questions over the project's data-gathering technology from a panel advising the Canadian...
Feb 26, 2020
Dollar holds gains as pandemic fears drive U.S. bond rally
By Stanley White TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar held gains against the yen on Thursday as growing fears that a coronavirus outbreak is turning into a pandemic boosted demand for the safety of U.S. Treas...
Feb 26, 2020
Spring training roundup: Cardinals knock off Astros
Lane Thomas clubbed a two-run homer in the second inning and Justin Williams hit a solo blast later in the frame to help the St. Louis Cardinals post a 7-5 victory over the host Houston Astros on Wedn...
Feb 26, 2020
Coronavirus to have serious economic impact in the short term: NZ finance minister
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak will have a serious impact on New Zealand's economy in the short term, and the government may need step in if it leads to a global pandemic, the country...
Feb 26, 2020
