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Stocks touch new highs as volatility eases, dollar gains

A global equity benchmark and two key European stock indexes touched new highs on Tuesday, while the dollar rose in…

4 years ago

LME to reopen iconic trading floor, but says electronic trading is future

The London Metal Exchange has abandoned proposals to close its open outcry trading floor, the last such venue in Europe,…

4 years ago

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.

4 years ago

Cathay Pacific given extension to draw down $1 bln govt loan

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) said on Tuesday that the Hong Kong government had agreed to extend the drawdown period…

4 years ago

Japan upgrades Q1 GDP on smaller hit to domestic demand

Japan's economy shrank less than initially reported in the first quarter on smaller cuts to plant and equipment spending, but…

4 years ago

U.S. seizes $2.3 mln in bitcoin paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers

The Justice Department on Monday recovered some $2.3 million in cryptocurrency ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline Co, cracking down on…

4 years ago

World Bank slashes GDP growth forecasts for the Philippines

The World Bank has slashed its Philippine growth projection for this year due to a deeper-than-expected contraction in the first…

4 years ago

Apple adds virtual IDs on iPhone, video plans that rival Zoom, Teams

Apple Inc (AAPL.O), facing accusations from rivals that it has too much control over its App Store, on Monday outlined…

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE Cuba and wealthy creditors hope to save landmark accord

Cuba's top debt negotiator is in France for a critical meeting on Thursday aimed at renegotiating a deal with 14…

4 years ago

U.S. consumers sour on housing market’s buying conditions

A record-low percentage of U.S. consumers believe now is a good time to buy a home, with worries about surging…

4 years ago