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Virus variants threaten global recovery, G20 warns

An upsurge in new coronavirus variants and poor access to vaccines in developing countries threaten the global economic recovery, finance…

4 years ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs after Fed minutes

U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record closing highs after minutes from the…

4 years ago

London fintech funding soars in first half of the year

Fintech companies based in London raised more funding from venture capital investors in the first six months of 2021 than…

4 years ago

U.S. industry groups, lawmakers press White House to lift travel restrictions

A coalition of 24 industry organizations urged the White House to lift coronavirus restrictions that bar much of the world…

4 years ago

Yellen’s next test: Persuading G20 that U.S. Congress will not block tax deal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was able to help corral 130 countries to agree to a major revamp of international…

4 years ago

eCom Scotland offers help to the UK’s training-starved Pharmacies

The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, is offering help to the UK’s 12,000 or so retail pharmacies –…

4 years ago

Quickening U.S. recovery puts Fed taper discussion in focus

More clues on just when and how the U.S. Federal Reserve may begin to cut its pandemic-induced bond-buying spree are…

4 years ago

Fed pivot, inflation boost emerging market interest rate hikes in June

Emerging markets saw more interest rate hikes in June as a hawkish pivot from the U.S. Federal Reserve amplified inflationary…

4 years ago

Didi cybersecurity probe blindsides shareholders days after debut

Chinese regulators have gained a reputation for aggressive action, but even hardened investors were shocked by the announcement of a…

4 years ago

World shares cling near record highs

World stocks clung close to record highs on Monday as worries about the Delta variant of COVID-19 offset positive sentiment…

4 years ago