Column-Does central bank independence really exist?: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Debate over the Federal Reserve’s independence is bubbling up again and could become...
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China to issue broad measures to improve insurance sector, prevent risks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s state council on Wednesday said it will issue concrete guidelines to strengthen supervision and prevent risks...
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ECB rates ready for 25bp cut as growth risks rise
Investing.com – After a July pause, the ECB will likely lower interest rates by another 25 basis points on September...
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US banks extend slide as investors weigh sobering outlook from executives
By Pritam Biswas (Reuters) – U.S. bank stocks fell before the bell on Wednesday, extending a sell-off that started after...
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US consumer prices rise moderately in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices rose marginally in August, but underlying inflation showed some stickiness, which could discourage the...
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Fed seen cutting policy rate by 25 bps next week
(Reuters) – U.S. central bankers will likely start a series of interest-rate cuts next week with a quarter-of-a-percentage point reduction,...
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Sweden boosts justice system spending to tackle crime
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden will increase spending on its justice system by 3.46 billion crowns ($335 million) in its budget...
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Russian oligarchs and financial firm lose court challenge against EU sanctions
By Sudip Kar-Gupta BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Two Russian oligarchs and the country’s National Settlement Depository company on Wednesday lost legal...
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Morning Bid: A swift change to inflation-watch
LONDON (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe. As a combative...
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US House set to vote on Republican-backed stopgap funding measure
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday is due to vote on a six-month...
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