Financial Services

Inflation a worry for most economies, but not Japan
Dec 17, 2021

Inflation a worry for most economies, but not Japan

The Federal Reserve and most other central banks are shifting into inflation-fighting mode as pandemic recoveries power ahead despite renewed outbreaks of coronavirus


World shares mixed after tech-led retreat on Wall Street
Dec 17, 2021

World shares mixed after tech-led retreat on Wall Street

Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia after a retreat on Wall Street led by technology companies


Asian shares mostly lower after tech-led retreat on Wall St
Dec 17, 2021

Asian shares mostly lower after tech-led retreat on Wall St

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street led by technology companies


Dec 16, 2021

Business Highlights: UK lifts rates, tech-heavy Nasdaq sinks

Business Highlights: A summary of the day’s top stories in the business world


UK interest rate hike is 1st in a top economy amid pandemic
Dec 16, 2021

UK interest rate hike is 1st in a top economy amid pandemic

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to combat surging consumer prices


Turkish lira dips to new low after another interest rate cut
Dec 16, 2021

Turkish lira dips to new low after another interest rate cut

Turkey’s Central Bank again cut interest rates despite soaring consumer prices that are making it difficult for people to buy food and other basic goods


Stocks end higher after Fed accelerates stimulus pullback
Dec 15, 2021

Stocks end higher after Fed accelerates stimulus pullback

Stocks rose steadily on Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would accelerate its pullback of economic stimulus and would likely raise interest rates three times next year to tackle rising inflation


Fed will tighten credit faster and sees 3 rate hikes in 2022
Dec 15, 2021

Fed will tighten credit faster and sees 3 rate hikes in 2022

The Federal Reserve will quicken the pace at which it’s pulling back its support for the post-pandemic U.S. economy as inflation surges, and it expects to raise interest rates three times next year


A retro feel to Biden's plan for covering OTC virus testing
Dec 15, 2021

A retro feel to Biden's plan for covering OTC virus testing

The Biden administration’s plan for health insurers to reimburse consumers for over-the-counter COVID-19 tests is recalling the model of a bygone era when the companies processed large volumes of claims from individuals — with paper receipts


Dec 14, 2021

Business Highlights: Inflation up, overdraft fees on wane

Business Highlights: A summary of the day’s top stories in the business world



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