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17.08 / 11:03

UPS FIVE Manufacturing country U.S. Plans New Tariffs on Food-Can Metal From China, Germany and Canada

International Trade Commission launched the investigation in January in response to a petition from the United Steelworkers union and Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, which owns one of the few remaining tinplate plants in the U.S. They said cheap steel imports were hurting U.S. steelmakers and domestic jobs.

17.08 / 10:27

COST Citi Target Remark Patrick show Fed sees ‘significant’ inflation risk that could mean more hikes

Federal Reserve officials at their last meeting largely remained concerned that inflation would fail to recede and suggested they may continue raising interest rates.

17.08 / 10:15

Lowe's Ball Manufacturing DAX Fitch show European stocks lower on hawkish Fed minutes, China's woes; BAE slumps

Investing.com — European stock markets traded lower Thursday on growing worries around China’s stuttering economy and the potential for higher U.S. interest rates.

17.08 / 10:15

Provident Reuters Manufacturing Volkswagen Solomonic Exclusive-US imports of auto parts face scrutiny under law on Chinese forced labor

By Nichola Groom

17.08 / 08:15

UPS Lowe's Manufacturing show track Dollar near two-month highs after Fed minutes; yen remains weak

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar edged lower in early European trade Thursday but remains trading near two-month highs after the minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting offered a hawkish slant.

17.08 / 07:25

Assurant performer country Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to receive help from China ahead of IMF bailout plan in September

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is likely to get help from its largest bilateral creditor China ahead of IMF's bailout plan. According to the PTI agency report, China has assured the island nation it will address the debt challenges before it finalises the external and domestic debt restructuring of $41 billion by September before the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF is set to conduct its first review of the $2.9 billion bailout granted to Sri Lanka in March this year from 11-19 September.

17.08 / 04:41

COST UPS show performer track Biden's approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll shows

President Joe Biden has devoted the past several weeks to talking up the positive impacts of his policies — but his efforts have yet to meaningfully register with the public

17.08 / 00:57

COST Target Merit Remark Patrick show Fed saw 'significant' inflation risk that may merit more hikes

Federal Reserve officials at their last meeting largely remained concerned that inflation would fail to recede and suggested they may continue raising interest rates. «Most participants continued to see significant upside risks to inflation, which could require further tightening of monetary policy,» according to minutes of the US central bank's July 25-26 policy meeting published Wednesday in Washington.

16.08 / 23:07

Citi BLOCK Williams Mobile Software ByteDance TikTok New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns

By Kanishka Singh

16.08 / 21:43

COST UPS Provident Target Progressive track rate hikes Threat Reserve Federal Reserve minutes: Too-high inflation, still a threat, could require more rate hikes

Most Federal Reserve officials last month still regarded high inflation as an ongoing threat that could require further interest rate increases, according to the minutes of their July 25-26 meeting

16.08 / 20:31

COST Twitter Platform Highways love social West Maui highway reopens but 'destruction zone' remains off limits

By Jonathan Allen

16.08 / 19:51

Provident US says working to identify alternative paths for Ukraine grain exports

By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis

16.08 / 19:05

Citi Target Action Battlefield US slaps sanctions on entities over alleged arms deals between North Korea, Russia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three entities it accused of being tied to arms deals between North Korea and Russia as Washington cracked down on those seeking to support Russia's war in Ukraine.

16.08 / 18:13

FIVE Nov Michigan State University plans to sell alcohol at four home football games

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday authorized the school to request liquor licenses to sell alcohol at four football games beginning with a Sept. 16 game against the University of Washington

16.08 / 18:13

UPS Remark Celebrity show country Biden is set to mark the anniversary of his signing of a major climate, health and tax law

The White House is ramping up its efforts to illustrate the real-world impact of President Joe Biden’s signature climate, health care and tax law

16.08 / 14:37

Citi Williams Patrick show rate hikes end Fed meeting minutes could hint at end of rate hikes

By Howard Schneider

16.08 / 13:49

New Crypto Lobbyist Group Emerges in Washington, Seeks to Allay Misconceptions in the Sector

Cryptocurrency miners are getting a dedicated mining lobbyist group tasked with dispelling fears around the activity among citizens and policymakers.

16.08 / 11:17

UPS Platform RIG star social Trump What’s Next for Trump After Being Charged With Racketeering in Georgia

Atlanta. Willis’ prosecutors could still try the case in the federal venue. But such requests, made within the first 30 days of charges, haven’t been granted to Trump in the past.

16.08 / 11:17

Waves Manufacturing Racing Continental show country blues Race to Control Electric-Vehicle Supply Chains Leads to Africa

lithium that are key to the energy transition. That has led to growing concerns among Western governments, including in Washington, about their dependence on Beijing. Now, some Western companies and investors are starting to build processing plants in Africa so they can refine the raw materials they mine on the continent locally and export them directly to Europe and the U.S.

16.08 / 07:53

UPS Manufacturing Apple Align country iPhone 15 Apple' Foxconn commences production of iPhone 15 in Tamil Nadu, strengthening operations in India: Report

Foxconn Technology Group in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu is gearing up to dispatch the latest iPhone units shortly after their initial rollout from Chinese factories, reported Bloomberg. This move is aimed at rapidly ramping up the quantity of new iPhones manufactured in India, according to individuals acquainted with the situation. As per the report, Apple is engaged in a multiyear initiative to broaden its manufacturing beyond China.

16.08 / 05:55

Blockchain Mining regulation Bitcoin Washington DC Lobby Crypto mining lobby group to dispel misconceptions in Washington DC: Founder

The United States crypto mining industry is getting a new lobbying group, with one of its biggest goals to dispel misconceptions about its sustainability from policymakers.

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