BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Friday in most Asian markets after China reported a stronger than expected rise in prices that could prompt authorities to act to cool inflation. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rebounded after falling the day before. Shares declined in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney and Seoul. On …
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris expressed outrage and sympathy on Friday as they visited Atlanta to meet with Asian-American leaders in the wake of shootings that left eight people dead, including six women of Asian descent. “Hate can have no safe harbor in America,” Biden said in …
Read More » Gold futures edged higher Monday, looking to build on last week’s rise as investors continue to monitor bond yields and the U.S. dollar. “Hammered by [U.S. dollar] strength and the backup in rates, gold’s multi-month downtrend is forming a base that recently embraced the support at $ 1,680, paving the way …
Read More » Digital-payments company Stripe said Sunday it had closed a $ 600 million funding round that values the company at $ 95 billion — more than double its valuation a year ago. Stripe said it would use the money to beef up its European operations — especially its co-headquarters in Dublin …
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It has been a pretty rough 15 years for the eurozone’s leading banks. The bad times have been ghastly — the 2008 financial crisis, the Greek debt crisis, and now, the COVID-19 pandemic. But even the good times haven’t been so great, with lenders in the 27-nation grouping facing a …
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Dear Quentin, My husband and his brother inherited their family home. When they were able to take possession our son and his family needed a place to live. The brother was quite willing to let them move in and, in lieu of paying him rent for his 50%, my husband …
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Hi there, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance Americans scroll Amazon and Walmart for bargains — yet choose pricey healthcare services and throw away hundreds of dollars New hospital-price transparency rules took effect earlier this year, but patient advocates say those rules only do so much. ‘We need …
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Inflation could quickly rise once more Americans are vaccinated and the U.S. central bank should monitor price signals closely, Kansas City Fed President Esther George said Thursday. “It is worth recognizing that overall inflation could firm up quickly post-vaccination as demand for hard-hit sectors recovers,” George said, in a speech …
Read More » The social-media company Facebook said on Tuesday that it would restore Australian news on its platform, after striking a deal with the Canberra government on a new law that will force big technology companies to pay for news. Facebook last week had blocked Australian users from sharing and using news …
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