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21.03 / 13:27

Reuters Gap Analysis Trade show country Department US current account deficit narrows in fourth quarter

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. current account deficit narrowed in the fourth quarter to the lowest level in nearly three years amid an increase in secondary income, government data showed on Thursday.

21.03 / 12:25

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hackers are carrying out disruptive cyberattacks against water and sewage systems throughout the country. In a letter released Tuesday, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan warned that «disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems throughout the United States.»

21.03 / 11:35

Provident security economy community Bill cover Department US Congress releases $1.1 trillion spending package to avert shutdown

By David Morgan and Makini Brice

21.03 / 08:15

Stablecoin SEC Congress Rep. Patrick McHenry Indicates Progress on Stablecoin Legislation Before Election

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) has suggested upcoming advancements in stablecoin legislation before the election.

21.03 / 08:13

Citi Target Fighting War evacuation peace Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah

Israel is determined to launch a ground offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to the hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering there. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel can't achieve its goal of «total victory» against Hamas without going into Rafah. Israel has approved military plans for its offensive. But with 1.4 million Palestinians jammed into the city, Israel's allies, including the U.S., have demanded greater care for civilians in its anticipated incursion.

21.03 / 08:13

UPS Adoption Digital coinbase Bitcoin Local Coffee Chain in DC Teams Up with Coinbase to Accept Crypto Payments

A local coffee chain in Washington, D.C. has partnered with Coinbase to introduce crypto payments to its customers.

21.03 / 03:43

markets Manufacturing Action security Trade country Department US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones

By David Shepardson

21.03 / 00:41

markets Target Action security Sustainability information International Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday

WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended:

21.03 / 00:41

economy President War reports Equality Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal government will be awash in debt over the next 30 years

21.03 / 00:41

UPS Citi Remark Bill Interviews Sporting Virginia House leaders dispute governor's claim that their consultant heaped praise on arena deal

Top legislators in the Virginia House of Delegates are disputing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's claim that an independent consultant gave the thumbs-up to his proposal to lure two sports teams to the state

21.03 / 00:41

SEC security Experts information reports Courts SEC climate rule prompts a rush to sue. Experts say companies are likely to prepare to comply anyway

An expected long legal battle has begun over a new rule that requires companies to disclose some emissions and climate-related information

20.03 / 22:15

UPS Target FIVE economy pandemic show Amid forecast shift, Fed's Powell flags uncertainty over longer-run outlook

By Michael S. Derby

20.03 / 22:15

markets COST economy show track reports Updates Fed sees three rate cuts in 2024 but a more shallow easing path

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir

20.03 / 19:15

UPS Manufacturing awards President show 2020 Department Intel clinches $19.5 billion in grants and loans from Biden to boost US chip output

By Alexandra Alper and David Shepardson

20.03 / 16:29

COST UPS Target economy Sustainability show reports Powell may provide hints of whether Federal Reserve is edging close to rate cuts

The latest measures of U.S. inflation have turned out to be hotter than expected

20.03 / 16:29

Action security economy pandemic Trade country reports Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says

A report by a European business group says that uncertainty and “draconian regulations” have drastically raised risks for foreign businesses in China

20.03 / 15:35

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Luxury stocks led losses in Europe after Gucci owner Kering SA warned about declining sales, fueling worries about high-end consumer spending in China. Treasuries and US equity futures were steady before today’s Federal Reserve meeting.

20.03 / 15:03

Provident Food Research show information Equality Interviews US broadband providers to begin providing new comparison labels

By David Shepardson

20.03 / 14:57

UPS Manufacturing security wellness reports Department US weighs sanctioning Huawei’s secretive Chinese chip network

Biden administration is considering blacklisting a number of Chinese semiconductor firms linked to Huawei Technologies Co. after the telecom giant notched a significant technological breakthrough last year, people familiar with the matter said. Such a move would mark another escalation in a US campaign to ringfence and curtail Beijing’s AI and semiconductor ambitions. It would ratchet up the pressure on a Chinese national champion that’s made advances despite existing sanctions, including producing a smartphone processor last year that many in Washington thought beyond its capabilities.

20.03 / 11:59

UPS Provident Action Bill President War Department Biden and congressional leaders announce a deal on government funding as a partial shutdown looms

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders have reached an agreement on this fiscal year’s final set of spending bills

20.03 / 11:57

UPS Fighting Software travelers rights Interviews IRS chief zeroes in on wealthy tax cheats in AP interview

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says in a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press the federal tax collector will expand its pursuit of high-wealth tax dodgers with new initiatives in the coming months

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