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Op-Ed: United Statistics of America " Things are terrible and it's dragging the world down with it
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (834+ words) The US is an almost unbelievable, unquantifiable mess. All stats now send the same message. The cost of living is out of control. Nothing at all is being done to manage it. There is no indication of any positive national…...
China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (608+ words) China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth. The figures came despite a surge…...
Trump says will fire Fed chair if he stays beyond mandate
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (541+ words) President Donald Trump renewed pressure Wednesday on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the US leader threatening to fire the central bank chief if he stays beyond his mandate. Powell's term at the helm of the Fed expires on May…...
IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (348+ words) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with the highly indebted Argentine government as it reviews the country's financial reforms, paving the way for a $1 billion dollar disbursement. "Policy momentum has strengthened in recent months,…...
World Bank chief economist warns of hunger risk from war in Iran
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (498+ words) The conflict in the Middle East could push millions more towards hunger as its economic fallout reverberates further around the globe, the World Bank's chief economist warned in an AFP interview on Wednesday. "You have about 300 million people who suffer…...
Wiz Wealth Finance Redefines Lending Solutions for Modern Australian Borrowers
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (148+ words) Wiz Wealth Finance offers an extensive selection of financial services, which target various points of the borrowing process and provide all customers with the relevant and practical assistance: Wiz Wealth Finance is not just a brokerage firm at its heart,…...
Asphalt Repair San Mateo Expands Asphalt Paving Services Across San Mateo, CA
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (469+ words) Digital Journal Asphalt Repair San Mateo Expands Asphalt Paving Services Across San Mateo, CA Asphalt Repair San Mateo, a trusted provider of asphalt solutions, has announced the expansion of its asphalt paving and installation services throughout San Mateo, California. As…...
ECB chief insists won't abandon ship amid global turmoil
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (421+ words) European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday she would not leave her post early as the global economy faces a severe storm, insisting: "This captain is not going to leave the ship." Media reports emerged earlier this year that…...
US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike so far
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (650+ words) Large banks reported higher profits Tuesday, pointing to resilience among US businesses and customers despite higher oil prices from the Middle East war. JPMorgan Chase notched gains across leading consumer and investment bank categories. CEO Jamie Dimon described the US…...
ECB won't be "paralysed' in face of energy shock: Lagarde
3+ week, 5+ day ago (473+ words) The European Central Bank has several options for dealing with the Middle East war energy shock, its chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday, vowing policymakers would not be "paralysed by hesitation. The conflict, which began at the end of February with…...