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Energy stocks swing with economic signals, Mideast tensions
Jun 20, 2019
Energy stocks slipped over sliding oil prices in the second quarter as trade disputes threatened economic growth and crimped demand
The Latest: Regulation on Facebook currency is likely
Jun 18, 2019
One regulatory expert believes Facebook's new currency will "almost surely" fall under U.S. regulation adopted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
Argentina's Macri chooses opposition figure as running mate
Jun 11, 2019
Argentine President Mauricio Macri says he is choosing the leader of the largest opposition bloc in the Senate as his running mate in October's presidential election
After Fed turn, Europe faces stimulus question
Jun 6, 2019
The European Central Bank is wrestling with what to do about growth worries and sluggish inflation, just two days after the U.S. Federal Reserve opened the door to more stimulus
Venezuela confirms major contraction in rare data release
May 29, 2019
Venezuela's government has made a rare acknowledgement of the severity of the country's economic crisis by publishing the first economic data in nearly four years showing a severe contraction and soaring hyperinflation
UN reveals rights abuse at thriving markets in North Korea
May 28, 2019
UN report reveals rights abuses behind thriving markets in North Korea
Argentina's Fernández announces vice presidential bid
May 18, 2019
Argentina's former President Cristina Fernández announced on Saturday her candidacy for vice president in October's general elections, a surprising move that now puts a more moderate challenger at the helm of the presidential ticket
Cuba launches widespread rationing in face of crisis
May 11, 2019
The Cuban government says it will begin rationing chicken, eggs, rice, beans, soap and other basic products in the face of a grave economic crisis
Chinese companies brace for tariff hike as trade talks begin
May 10, 2019
Chinese companies brace for tariff hike as trade talks begin
Powell says policies needed for income growth slowdown
May 9, 2019
Fed Chairman Powell says policies needed to address slowdown in income growth and upward mobility
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