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U.S. not heading toward COVID lockdown, White House says

The United States does not need to impose a lockdown or shut down its economy to curb the spread of…

4 years ago

Oil and euro slip, markets on edge over COVID-19 curbs in Europe

Asian stocks made a soft start to the week on Monday while oil and the euro were under pressure, as…

4 years ago

Blackstone makes sweetened $6.2 bln play for Australia’s Crown

Investment giant Blackstone Group Inc (BX.N) made a $6.2 billion approach for troubled Australian casino firm Crown Resorts Ltd (CWN.AX), sweetening an earlier…

4 years ago

Dutch face three-week, partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar

Bars and restaurants will close early and sporting events will be held without audiences under a three-week, partial lockdown that…

4 years ago

Miners, mixed earnings drag down European stocks

European stocks slipped on Wednesday, with miners leading the declines after concerns about Chinese intervention hit metal prices, while mixed…

4 years ago

AmEx profit beats as pandemic curbs ease, aiding spending recovery

American Express Co (AXP.N) on Friday reported a higher profit that topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth straight quarter,…

4 years ago

Analysis: China’s silence on yuan’s swift gains keeps markets buzzing

As China's yuan climbs rapidly to its strongest levels in six years against the currencies of the country's trading partners,…

4 years ago

Fear and employment during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from search behavior in the EU

The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing Great Lockdown came with an unseen level of economic uncertainty. This column uses Google search…

4 years ago

UK employee numbers surge above pre-pandemic level

British employers added a record 241,000 staff last month, lifting the total number of employees on company payrolls to just…

4 years ago

Australia business conditions show promising improvement in August-survey

A measure of Australian business conditions showed a welcome improvement in August as sales and profits weather coronavirus lockdowns in…

4 years ago