Today: November 20, 2024
Today: November 20, 2024

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US service sector slows in December as employment plummets - ISM survey

The U.S. services sector slowed considerably in December, with a measure of employment dropping to the lowest level in nearly 3-1/2 years, a survey showed on Friday.

US service sector slows in December as employment plummets - ISM survey
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US factory orders rebound in November

New orders for U.S.-made goods increased more than expected in November amid a surge in demand for civilian aircraft, government data showed on Friday Factory orders rose 2.6%

US factory orders rebound in November
News|US

Yellen says US 'soft landing' underway, low inflation, wage growth to spur confidence

U.S.

Yellen says US 'soft landing' underway, low inflation, wage growth to spur confidence
Election|Health|News|US

Florida abortion rights measure gets enough signatures to go before voters

A state constitutional amendment that would protect abortion access in Florida has received enough signatures of support to appear on ballots in the November election, but a challenge by

Florida abortion rights measure gets enough signatures to go before voters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Traders pare bets on March start to Fed rate cuts after strong jobs data

Traders on Friday tempered expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in March after the U.S. government's monthly labor market report showed employers added more

Traders pare bets on March start to Fed rate cuts after strong jobs data
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Marketmind: Fed fizz goes a bit flat

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan If the Federal Reserve is now wary of a sudden fracture in the U.S. labor market, it won't be unduly alarmed by what it's seen of

Marketmind: Fed fizz goes a bit flat
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Oil to remain volatile in 2024, says BofA

U.S. oil companies and refiners are likely to face another challenging 12 months in 2024, Bank of America (BofA) analysts wrote in a note on Friday, who expect Brent crude to average $80

Oil to remain volatile in 2024, says BofA
Business|Economy|Europe

France's Leclerc backs Carrefour in pressuring food producers

The chairman of France's biggest supermarket chain E.

France's Leclerc backs Carrefour in pressuring food producers
Economy|Finance|US

Global money market funds see big demand as rate cut euphoria fades

Investors moved hefty amounts into global money market funds in the seven days leading to Jan. 3 as caution set in ahead of key U.S. employment reports which may influence expectations of

Global money market funds see big demand as rate cut euphoria fades
News|US

US EPA to hold hearing on California 2035 EV sales mandate plan

The U.S.

US EPA to hold hearing on California 2035 EV sales mandate plan
Economy|MidEast|US

White House's Bernstein: 'limited' impact from Red Sea

The conflict in the Middle East and the disruption to shipping in the Red Sea have so far had only "limited" impact, White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein said on

White House's Bernstein: 'limited' impact from Red Sea
Economy|Finance|News

Japan earthquake estimated to cost insurers $6.4 billion - report

Insured losses from the devastating earthquake in Japan could reach $6.4 billion, according to an estimate from U.S.-based catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Co (KCC).

Japan earthquake estimated to cost insurers $6.4 billion - report
Business|Economy|News|US

White House official not optimistic about averting partial government shutdown

White House budget director Shalanda Young said Friday she is not optimistic about reaching a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.

White House official not optimistic about averting partial government shutdown
Americas|News|US

Mexico president requested US visas for at least 10 million Hispanics

Mexico asked U.S. authorities to grant visas to at least 10 million Hispanic migrants that have worked for more than 10 years in the country, Mexican President Andres Manuel

Mexico president requested US visas for at least 10 million Hispanics
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Constellation Brands misses quarterly sales estimates on tepid wine, spirits demand

Corona beer maker Constellation Brands' third-quarter sales fell short of market expectations on Friday, as demand for its higher-priced spirits and wines slowed down in the face of sticky

Constellation Brands misses quarterly sales estimates on tepid wine, spirits demand
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Oil prices higher on Fed comments on inflation, Middle East tensions

Oil prices edged higher on Friday after minutes from a Federal Reserve meeting suggested inflation was under control and as U.S.

Oil prices higher on Fed comments on inflation, Middle East tensions
Crime|Europe|News|World

UK police say no new investigation into Prince Andrew allegations

British police said on Friday no new investigation had been launched into allegations relating to Prince Andrew following the release this week of court documents relating to the

UK police say no new investigation into Prince Andrew allegations
Business|Technology|World

Tesla to fix 1.62 million vehicles in China - regulator

Tesla is doing an effective recall on 1.62 million vehicles including model S, model X, model 3 and model Y in China, China State Administration for Market Regulation said in a

Tesla to fix 1.62 million vehicles in China - regulator
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors flee to US money market funds on caution as rate cut optimism cools

U.S. investors reduced holdings in equity funds, shifting to money market funds amid caution before key payroll reports, as a stock market rally eased and they awaited further evidence to

Investors flee to US money market funds on caution as rate cut optimism cools
News|World

Iraq prepares to close down U.S-led coalition's mission - PM statement

The Iraqi government is forming a committee to prepare the closing down of the U.S.-led international coalition's mission in the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's

Iraq prepares to close down U.S-led coalition's mission - PM statement
MidEast|News|World

Iran leaders vow revenge at funeral for bomb attack victims - state media

Iran's president and the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Friday vowed revenge at the funeral for the victims of twin Islamic State bombings two days earlier.

Iran leaders vow revenge at funeral for bomb attack victims - state media
Business|Finance|Technology

Foxconn December sales fall 26.9% from a year earlier

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and Apple's biggest iPhone assembler, on Friday reported December sales fell 26.9% year-on-year, and predicted first

Foxconn December sales fall 26.9% from a year earlier
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla trumps BYD in China sales efficiency with real-time strategy

Tesla's strategy in China of real-time, aggressive management of its sales staff is giving its stores an edge over dealerships offering BYD and other brands in the world's largest

Tesla trumps BYD in China sales efficiency with real-time strategy
Business|Finance|Technology

American Tower to sell India operations to Brookfield for $2.5 billion

Telecom tower operator American Tower said on Thursday it would sell its India operations to Canada's Brookfield Asset Management for $2.5 billion.

American Tower to sell India operations to Brookfield for $2.5 billion
Asia|News|US|World

Japan to accept earthquake relief from U.S. only -Nikkei

Japan plans to accept a relief team from the United States but no aid from other governments, the daily Nikkei reported on Friday, four days after an earthquake killed 91 people and

Japan to accept earthquake relief from U.S. only -Nikkei

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