Washington Financial News
17.02 / 00:43
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Why military spouses are the ideal solution for advisors seeking legal help
If you’re a financial advisor seeking experienced legal help, then Uncle Sam wants you – to hire a military spouse!
16.02 / 14:32
UPS
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information
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International
Treasury promoting new rules to stop money laundering ahead of Europe meetings
The Biden administration is stepping up efforts to stop dirty money from flowing through the U.S. financial system by crafting a slew of new rules aimed at increasing corporate transparency and regulating occupations that are exploited for money launde...
16.02 / 14:32
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Biden administration looks to expand student loan forgiveness to those facing 'hardship'
Americans who are struggling to repay federal student loans because of financial hardship could get some of their debt canceled under President Joe Biden’s latest attempt at forgiveness
16.02 / 14:31
UPS
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Sustainability
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concert
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US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last month
Wholesale prices in the United States accelerated in January, the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated
16.02 / 14:31
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International
The Biden administration announces $970 million in grants for airport improvements across the US
The Biden administration is giving airports $970 million for improvements in terminals including things like wider concourses, new baggage-handling systems, and more gates
16.02 / 08:57
16.02 / 08:57
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Take Five: Two years of war and an AI bull
(Reuters) — It's been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, bringing war to Europe for the first time in decades, while the markets' AI bull's seemingly unstoppable run continues, and China returns from a week-long holiday to economic uncertainty.
16.02 / 02:25
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social
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peace
International
Israel rejects international recognition of Palestinian state, cites, ‘would offer enormous reward to terrorism’
United States, Israel's main ally, was working with several Arab countries on a comprehensive plan for long-term peace between Israel and the Palestinians. The plan included a firm timeline for the establishment of a Palestinian state, the newspaper reported.
15.02 / 19:03
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economy
Sustainability
Election
wellness
The threat of US debt inflated away haunts the country’s fiscal outlook
One of the few things US Democrats and Republicans appear to agree on is that fiscal responsibility is for losers. As a result, the country’s looming financial breakdown gets barely a mention as elections approach. Last week’s bracing projections on the deficit from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) passed almost unnoticed.
15.02 / 17:37
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Us Treasury
U.S. Treasury Backtracks on Claims of Hamas Using Crypto for Terrorism Financing
The US Treasury’s Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, confirmed in a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee that the media and Washington lawmakers exaggerated earlier reports of Hamas using crypto to fund terrorist activities.
15.02 / 17:18
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Boeing
US FAA chief to raise quality practices with Boeing execs in Washington
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration's top official said on Thursday he will discuss Boeing (NYSE:BA)'s quality control and manufacturing practices at a Washington meeting with company executives, after a panel blew out of a 737 MAX plane in flight in January.
15.02 / 16:15
15.02 / 14:19
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Headlines
White House's Brainard says U.S. recovery strong, eyes longer-term growth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. economy has exceeded expectations to achieve a strong, broad-based recovery, and current improvements in business dynamism, workforce engagement and investment could pave the way for durable longer-term growth, the White House said on Thursday.
15.02 / 14:19
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Reuters
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Department
jobless claims
US retail sales fall sharply in January; weekly jobless claims decline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, pulled down by declines in receipts at auto dealerships and gasoline service stations.
15.02 / 10:49
15.02 / 10:25
Experts
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hospital
information
Department
patient
Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn
Cybersecurity experts are warning that hospitals around the United States are at risk for attacks such as the one that's crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children’s hospital
14.02 / 23:53
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14.02 / 21:27
markets
Remark
community
show
Fed's Barr: January data shows path to 2% inflation will be "bumpy"
By Howard Schneider
14.02 / 19:41
14.02 / 19:41
UPS
Entertainment
Sony
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Videos
Sony's profit rises on growing sales of music, games, pictures, sensors
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony’s profit rose 13% in October-December on growing sales of music, image sensors and video games
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