French judges step up Ghosn probe over palace party, Oman dealings
French prosecutors have stepped up their investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds at Renault by former boss Carlos Ghosn, saying a judge had now been...
Fed policymakers cautiously optimistic on U.S. economy despite new risks, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers were cautiously optimistic about their ability to hold interest rates steady this year, minutes of the central bank’s last policy meeting showed,...
Fed staff float plan to end term-repo after April, minutes show
Senior Federal Reserve staff proposed ending longer-term loans to banks after April as part of a broader blueprint laying out how the central bank could...
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs, lifted by China stimulus hopes
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to record closing highs on Wednesday as optimism that China would take more measures to prop up its economy...
Trump Takes Up Call for Barr to ‘Clean House’ at Justice Dept. – The New York Times
Trump Takes Up Call for Barr to ‘Clean House’ at Justice Dept. The New York Times Barr has said he’s considered resigning over Trump’s interference in...
People often skip neurological meds when out-of-pocket costs rise
(Reuters Health) – When out-of-pocket drug costs rise, patients with common neurological disorders are more likely to forgo their medication, a U.S. study suggests....
Mexican government to resume search for miners killed in 2006 blast
The Mexican government will resume a search for the bodies of dozens of coal miners killed in a blast more than a decade ago, after...
Tunisia’s designated PM proposes new government
Tunisia’s designated Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh named a new coalition government after he reached an agreement with Ennahda moderate Islamist Party, the biggest power in...
Turkey raises stir as philanthropist re-arrested after acquittal
Turkey’s judiciary drew international criticism on Wednesday after a prominent businessman was re-arrested over charges related to a failed 2016 military coup, hours after being...
S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record highs on China stimulus hopes
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to record closing highs on Wednesday as optimism that China would take more measures to prop up its economy...