Bank of Korea governor says won unlikely to return to past levels, Yonhap reports — Dec 10th, 2024

South Korea's central bank governor said it was difficult for the dollar-won exchange rate to return to levels seen in the past, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday....

Canadian dollar holds near 4-1/2-year low ahead of BoC rate decision — Dec 10th, 2024

The Canadian dollar edged higher against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose, but the currency held near an earlier 4-1/2-year low as investors bet on another supersized interest rate cut this week from the Bank of Canada....

UK watchdog suggests free, targeted pension support — Dec 11th, 2024

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority is promising millions of people help with their pensions under new proposals that include offering access to free, targeted support to allow consumers to make more informed decisions about their retirement....

Canadian dollar holds near 4-1/2-year low ahead of BoC rate decision — Dec 10th, 2024

The Canadian dollar edged higher against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose, but the currency held near an earlier 4-1/2-year low as investors bet on another supersized interest rate cut this week from the Bank of Canada....

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni attempts to diffuse QB-WR drama — Dec 10th, 2024

Drama brewing between Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown is much ado about nothing, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni suggested on Tuesday....

Inside Boeing’s struggle to make its best-selling plane again — Dec 12th, 2024

Since a crippling strike at many of Boeing's U.S. plane factories ended more than a month ago, progress ramping up production of its best-selling 737 MAX jet has been deliberately slow....

Amazon joins India's quick commerce race with trials for 15-minute grocery delivery — Dec 10th, 2024

Amazon will begin trials for quick commerce operations in India that would see the U.S. e-commerce giant deliver grocery items in 15 minutes or less, it said on Tuesday....

Chagossians want a say as UK-Mauritius deal faces fresh scrutiny — Dec 10th, 2024

Chagossians living in Britain said fresh doubts over a deal to hand sovereignty of their islands to Mauritius had given them a "last chance" to demand a rethink, and pledged to protest at the British parliament to make their voices heard....

Slot sings Alisson's praises after returning keeper helps Liverpool to Girona win — Dec 10th, 2024

Liverpool keeper Alisson saw plenty of action on his return from injury in the Champions League win at Girona on Tuesday, and manager Arne Slot was full of praise for the Brazilian who played a big role in maintaining their perfect record....

Amazon joins India's quick commerce race with trials for 15-minute grocery delivery — Dec 10th, 2024

Amazon will begin trials for quick commerce operations in India that would see the U.S. e-commerce giant deliver grocery items in 15 minutes or less, it said on Tuesday....

Bank of America promotes 387 employees to managing director, source says — Dec 11th, 2024

Bank of America has promoted 387 employees to managing director roles in 2024, 16% more than last year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday....

UK man detained for knife attack on immigration law firm — Dec 12th, 2024

A British Nazi sympathiser who targeted a prominent immigration lawyer in a knife attack was on Thursday sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital....

Highlights from Trump's interview with Time — Dec 12th, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump discussed childhood vaccines, his deportation plans and Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied missiles in a lengthy Time magazine interview published on Thursday....

South Korea's fading nightlife signals shift in hard-drinking culture — Dec 11th, 2024

For pub owner Jun Jung-sook, Seoul's once-vibrant Nokdu Street is not what it used to be when people queued for a table to end their day with Korean mung bean pancakes and shots of the fiery local rice wine makgeolli....

Amazon joins India's quick commerce race with trials for 15-minute grocery delivery — Dec 10th, 2024

Amazon will begin trials for quick commerce operations in India that would see the U.S. e-commerce giant deliver grocery items in 15 minutes or less, it said on Tuesday....

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs — Dec 10th, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is set to challenge policies aimed at boosting diversity at companies and universities when he takes office next month, throwing the weight of the U.S. government behind growing conservative opposition to such practices....

Canadian dollar holds near 4-1/2-year low ahead of BoC rate decision — Dec 10th, 2024

The Canadian dollar edged higher against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose, but the currency held near an earlier 4-1/2-year low as investors bet on another supersized interest rate cut this week from the Bank of Canada....

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell gets new 8-year deal — Dec 11th, 2024

Iowa State and Matt Campbell are in agreement on a new eight-year contract after the head coach led the Cyclones to their first 10-win season ever....

Vatican officials, Palestinian president discuss Gaza's 'very serious' needs — Dec 12th, 2024

Pope Francis met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, their first face-to-face encounter in three years, as the pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza....

Arteta battles injury crisis as Arsenal gear up for Monaco clash — Dec 10th, 2024

Arsenal must adapt to the situation of having a growing injury list, manager Mikel Arteta said, as his side prepare to face AS Monaco in the Champions League at home on Wednesday with several key players set to miss out....

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs — Dec 10th, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is set to challenge policies aimed at boosting diversity at companies and universities when he takes office next month, throwing the weight of the U.S. government behind growing conservative opposition to such practices....

South America to launch qualifying tournament for Women's World Cup — Dec 13th, 2024

South America will become the second continent after Europe to hold a qualifying tournament for the Women's World Cup, after governing body CONMEBOL announced plans for a competition starting next year....

South Korea's fading nightlife signals shift in hard-drinking culture — Dec 11th, 2024

For pub owner Jun Jung-sook, Seoul's once-vibrant Nokdu Street is not what it used to be when people queued for a table to end their day with Korean mung bean pancakes and shots of the fiery local rice wine makgeolli....

Slot sings Alisson's praises after returning keeper helps Liverpool to Girona win — Dec 10th, 2024

Liverpool keeper Alisson saw plenty of action on his return from injury in the Champions League win at Girona on Tuesday, and manager Arne Slot was full of praise for the Brazilian who played a big role in maintaining their perfect record....

South African inflation expectations fall to midpoint of central bank range — Dec 12th, 2024

South African analysts, business people and trade unions have lowered their inflation expectations through to 2026, taking them to the midpoint of the central bank's inflation target range, a quarterly survey showed on Thursday....

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs — Dec 10th, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is set to challenge policies aimed at boosting diversity at companies and universities when he takes office next month, throwing the weight of the U.S. government behind growing conservative opposition to such practices....

Austria unsure when deportations to Syria might start — Dec 12th, 2024

Austria's potential forced deportation of Syrian refugees back to their changed homeland can only occur when it is safe, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg told Reuters, adding that it was impossible to predict timings....

Juventus deal Manchester City huge Champions League blow — Dec 11th, 2024

Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie scored to lead Juventus to a 2-0 Champions League win over Manchester City on Wednesday, a major blow to the English champions' hopes of clinching a top-eight spot in the group stage of Europe's elite competition....

Biden to warn against another Trump tax cut, hail his own economic successes — Dec 10th, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden will warn against further tax cuts for the wealthy and a reprise of Republican "trickle-down economics" during Donald Trump's second term in what could be his final speech on the economy on Tuesday, a White House official said....

South African rand sees tailwind from local inflation and retail data — Dec 12th, 2024

The South African rand extended gains against the dollar on Thursday, supported by subdued local consumer inflation and upbeat retail sales data the day before....

Chargers QB Justin Herbert dealing with ankle injury, leg contusion — Dec 11th, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sustained two injuries -- a leg contusion and an ankle issue -- in their loss Sunday night to the host Kansas City Chiefs....

Slot sings Alisson's praises after returning keeper helps Liverpool to Girona win — Dec 10th, 2024

Liverpool keeper Alisson saw plenty of action on his return from injury in the Champions League win at Girona on Tuesday, and manager Arne Slot was full of praise for the Brazilian who played a big role in maintaining their perfect record....

Bank of Korea governor says won unlikely to return to past levels, Yonhap reports — Dec 10th, 2024

South Korea's central bank governor said it was difficult for the dollar-won exchange rate to return to levels seen in the past, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday....

Arteta battles injury crisis as Arsenal gear up for Monaco clash — Dec 10th, 2024

Arsenal must adapt to the situation of having a growing injury list, manager Mikel Arteta said, as his side prepare to face AS Monaco in the Champions League at home on Wednesday with several key players set to miss out....

South Korea's fading nightlife signals shift in hard-drinking culture — Dec 11th, 2024

For pub owner Jun Jung-sook, Seoul's once-vibrant Nokdu Street is not what it used to be when people queued for a table to end their day with Korean mung bean pancakes and shots of the fiery local rice wine makgeolli....

Italy sees weaker 2024 GDP, with industrial sector in trouble, economy minister says — Dec 12th, 2024

Italy will likely end this year with an annual economic growth rate of 0.7%, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Thursday, warning that the industrial sector risked slumping....

Chagossians want a say as UK-Mauritius deal faces fresh scrutiny — Dec 10th, 2024

Chagossians living in Britain said fresh doubts over a deal to hand sovereignty of their islands to Mauritius had given them a "last chance" to demand a rethink, and pledged to protest at the British parliament to make their voices heard....

Shale drilling techniques could lead to a geothermal surge, IEA says — Dec 13th, 2024

The shale drilling techniques that led to a boom in oil and gas output have also spurred the development of geothermal, which in theory could provide a stable source of power equal to the demand of India and the United States combined, the IEA said on Friday....

Chagossians want a say as UK-Mauritius deal faces fresh scrutiny — Dec 10th, 2024

Chagossians living in Britain said fresh doubts over a deal to hand sovereignty of their islands to Mauritius had given them a "last chance" to demand a rethink, and pledged to protest at the British parliament to make their voices heard....

Bank of Korea governor says won unlikely to return to past levels, Yonhap reports — Dec 10th, 2024

South Korea's central bank governor said it was difficult for the dollar-won exchange rate to return to levels seen in the past, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday....

Major brokerages expect a quarter-point cut for ECB's Dec meeting — Dec 9th, 2024

Major brokerages including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Barclays expect the European Central bank to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Dec. 12 meeting, rather than a larger 50-bp move, as inflation gradually heads down....

US national security adviser Sullivan says he believes a Gaza deal may be close — Dec 12th, 2024

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday he believed a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be close as Israel had signalled it was ready and "we see movement from Hamas."...

Biden to warn against another Trump tax cut, hail his own economic successes — Dec 10th, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden will warn against further tax cuts for the wealthy and a reprise of Republican "trickle-down economics" during Donald Trump's second term in what could be his final speech on the economy on Tuesday, a White House official said....

Biden to warn against another Trump tax cut, hail his own economic successes — Dec 10th, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden will warn against further tax cuts for the wealthy and a reprise of Republican "trickle-down economics" during Donald Trump's second term in what could be his final speech on the economy on Tuesday, a White House official said....

Canadian dollar tops G10 currencies on central bank guidance — Dec 11th, 2024

The Canadian dollar rose against its U.S. counterpart and all other G10 currencies on Wednesday as the Bank of Canada cut interest rates by half a percentage point but shifted to more hawkish guidance on prospects for additional easing....

Trump to discuss ending childhood vaccination programs with RFK Jr. — Dec 12th, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in an interview published on Thursday said he will be talking to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, about ending childhood vaccination programs....

Arteta battles injury crisis as Arsenal gear up for Monaco clash — Dec 10th, 2024

Arsenal must adapt to the situation of having a growing injury list, manager Mikel Arteta said, as his side prepare to face AS Monaco in the Champions League at home on Wednesday with several key players set to miss out....

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni attempts to diffuse QB-WR drama — Dec 10th, 2024

Drama brewing between Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown is much ado about nothing, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni suggested on Tuesday....

Parnassus Investments launches its first sustainable ETFs — Dec 12th, 2024

Parnassus, one of the largest asset managers to offer products tied to environmental, social or governance considerations, launched its first exchange-traded funds on Thursday amid a difficult environment for the strategy....

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni attempts to diffuse QB-WR drama — Dec 10th, 2024

Drama brewing between Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown is much ado about nothing, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni suggested on Tuesday....