Tag: Financial markets
EU push for better decision-making; more than shop-talk?
BRUSSELS — Engulfed by the biggest economic crisis in its history and fighting off a pandemic that has already claimed half a million of...
Forecast: Virus vaccines help inject hope in world economy
PARIS — The world economy is bouncing back from the pandemic crisis faster than expected, thanks in part to successful coronavirus vaccines and U.S....
As virus restrictions bite, EU extends safety net till 2023
BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to extend for around two more years the economic safety net it put in place to help...
Syrian pound hits record low as economic crisis worsens
BEIRUT — The Syrian pound hit a record low Wednesday just days before the Arab country marks the 10th anniversary of a conflict that...
For the first time since COVID, profits are rising again
NEW YORK — The freefall for corporate profits because of the pandemic is over, at least for now.
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Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
BEIRUT — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis gripping the country continued to...
Judge denies injunction request by MSU women’s swimmers
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A federal judge has denied a request by members of Michigan State's women’s swimming and diving team for an injunction...
UN gives green light to fund Lebanon tribunal for 2021
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council has given a green light to keep the U.N.-backed tribunal investigating the 2005 assassination of Lebanon’s former...
Ex-Ecuadorian leader Gustavo Noboa dies after brain surgery
QUITO, Ecuador — Former President Gustavo Noboa, who restored some stability to Ecuador during a profound economic crisis that produced political turmoil at the...
Draghi nets wide support to lead Italian government, for now
ROME — Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi secured pledges of backing from nearly every party represented in the Italian Parliament as he...