Financial Services

Jun 28, 2023

The largest US banks would survive a severe recession, the Fed's 'stress tests' show

The nation’s 23 largest banks passed the Federal Reserve’s so-called stress tests this year, a sign that the nation’s banking system remains resilient despite the recent banking crisis that that led to the failure of three banks


Stock market today: Asian shares are lower after central bankers say interest rates must stay high
Jun 28, 2023

Stock market today: Asian shares are lower after central bankers say interest rates must stay high

Asian stock markets are mixed after leaders of major central banks said they need to keep interest rates high to fight persistent inflation despite fears that might tip the global economy into recession


Jun 27, 2023

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as a summer lull continues

Stocks are drifting higher as Wall Street’s lull continues following a strong start to the year


Stock market today: Global shares decline after armed rebellion quelled in Russia
Jun 26, 2023

Stock market today: Global shares decline after armed rebellion quelled in Russia

Global shares have fallen after a short-lived armed rebellion in Russia added to uncertainties over the war in Ukraine


Stock market today: Asian shares sink as central banks crank interest rates still higher
Jun 23, 2023

Stock market today: Asian shares sink as central banks crank interest rates still higher

Asian shares have fallen sharply after several central banks around the world cranked interest rates higher in their fight against inflation


Stock market today: World shares slip after central banks crank interest rates still higher
Jun 23, 2023

Stock market today: World shares slip after central banks crank interest rates still higher

Shares have fallen in Europe and Asia after several central banks around the world cranked interest rates higher in their fight against inflation


Jun 23, 2023

Stock market today: Wall Street sinks toward first losing week in last six

Another drop for stocks has Wall Street on track to close out its first losing week in the last six


Foes of Myanmar's military regime applaud new US sanctions, but want action to block gas revenues
Jun 22, 2023

Foes of Myanmar's military regime applaud new US sanctions, but want action to block gas revenues

Opponents of Myanmar's military government are applauding fresh financial sanctions imposed by the United States on the Southeast Asian nation


Jun 22, 2023

Swiss central bank raises key interest rate and says more hikes can't be ruled out

Switzerland’s central bank has raised its key interest rate as it seeks to combat inflation and said “it cannot be ruled out” that more hikes will be necessary


Swiss central bank urges review of 'too big to fail' bank safeguards after Credit Suisse debacle
Jun 22, 2023

Swiss central bank urges review of 'too big to fail' bank safeguards after Credit Suisse debacle

Switzerland’s central bank says it's time to review rules aimed at preventing disastrous bank collapses



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