Fed officials jolt market with talk of pending rate hike Fed officials jolt market with talk of pending rate hike:- A handful of Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday jolted markets into higher expectations for a March U.S. interest rate increase, with comments that suggested rate-setters are worried about waiting too […]
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Dow hits 12th record high close, Trump talks up infrastructure spending Dow hits 12th record high close, Trump talks up infrastructure spending:- U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Monday and the Dow closed at a record high for a 12th straight session, as President Donald Trump said he would make a […]
White House does not rule out Sessions recusal on Russia probes White House does not rule out Sessions recusal on Russia probes:- The White House on Sunday did not rule out that Attorney General Jeff Sessions may recuse himself from Justice Department investigations into allegations of Russian interference in the […]
SEC investor advocate to poll small U.S. investors on new rules SEC investor advocate to poll small U.S. investors on new rules:- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is developing a plan to poll mom and pop investors about their views on how regulatory policies may impact them directly, amid […]
U.S. new home sales rebound, consumer sentiment dips U.S. new home sales rebound, consumer sentiment dips:- New U.S. single-family home sales rose less than expected in January, likely held back by heavy rains and flooding in California, but continued to point to a strengthening housing market despite higher prices and […]
Wall Street challenges U.S. regulator over proposed commodities rule Wall Street challenges U.S. regulator over proposed commodities rule:- Wall Street is pushing back against a proposed rule to force U.S. banks like Goldman Sachs Group Inc to hold more capital against investments in commodities, placing what some see as an […]
Automakers urge new EPA chief to withdraw Obama car fuel-efficiency rules Automakers urge new EPA chief to withdraw Obama car fuel-efficiency rules:- A trade association representing General Motors Co (GM.N), Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and nine other automakers on Tuesday asked new Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott […]
Accenture to create 15,000 jobs in U.S. Accenture to create 15,000 jobs in U.S.:- Accenture Plc said on Friday it would create 15,000 "highly skilled" new jobs in the United States, as IT services firms brace for a more protectionist U.S. technology visa program under President Donald Trump. The company, […]
With stocks at highs, investors eye consumer results With stocks at highs, investors eye consumer results:- U.S. stock investors may look to a host of results from consumer-facing companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) next week for signs on whether the recent market rally has more room to run. The […]
Asian stocks test new 19-month highs, some markets seen overvalued Asian stocks test new 19-month highs, some markets seen overvalued:- Asian stocks inched to new 19-month highs on Thursday with thanks to an ongoing rally on Wall Street and bolstered by gains in Chinese stocks while the dollar came in […]
