U.S. bankers tell Europeans to think positively on Trump U.S. bankers tell Europeans to think positively on Trump:- U.S. bankers, buoyed by a resurgence in profits, are advising their counterparts in Europe to think positively about the new administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. But many Europeans still need convincing. […]
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Fed’s Yellen says unwise to allow U.S. economy to run hot Fed’s Yellen says unwise to allow U.S. economy to run hot:- With monetary policy still modestly accommodative, the U.S. central bank should continue to raise interest rates slowly or risk harm to the recovery the Fed has sought to […]
IBM revenue fall dims upbeat profit forecast IBM revenue fall dims upbeat profit forecast:- International Business Machines Corp reported its 19th straight quarter of declining revenue, but forecast full-year earnings above Wall Street estimates due to growth in newer areas such as cloud-based services and analytics. However, investments to drive […]
U.S. strikes in Libya kill more than 80 Islamic State fighters U.S. strikes in Libya kill more than 80 Islamic State fighters:- More than 80 Islamic State militants, some of whom were believed to be plotting attacks in Europe, died in U.S. air strikes on camps outside the group’s former […]
Mexico extradites drug lord El Chapo to U.S. on eve of Trump inauguration Mexico extradites drug lord El Chapo to U.S. on eve of Trump inauguration:- Mexico extradited its most notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to New York on Thursday, likely ending a decades-long criminal career that included […]
U.S Army to begin environmental study of Dakota pipeline U.S Army to begin environmental study of Dakota pipeline:- The U.S. Army on Wednesday began the process of launching an environmental study of the Dakota Access pipeline crossing in North Dakota, a move that has been challenged by the company constructing […]
Pentagon, Lockheed near deal on $9 billion F-35 contract Pentagon, Lockheed near deal on $9 billion F-35 contract:- The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) are close to deal for a contract worth almost $9 billion as negotiations are poised to bring the price per F-35 below […]
China says can resolve trade disputes with new U.S. government China says can resolve trade disputes with new U.S. government:- China and the United States can resolve any trade disputes through talks, the government said on Thursday, as a Chinese newspaper warned U.S. business could be targets for retaliation in […]
Keep Russia sanctions separate from nuclear talks Keep Russia sanctions separate from nuclear talks:- President Barack Obama urged President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to keep separate the issue of economic sanctions on Russia from the pursuit of talks to reduce nuclear stockpiles. Trump, who takes office on Friday after winning […]
Obama says reducing leaker Chelsea Manning prison term serves justice Obama says reducing leaker Chelsea Manning prison term serves justice:- President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that former military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning had served a tough prison term and his decision to commute her 35-year sentence to about seven […]
