Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ effort to block weapons sales to Israel
An effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to block certain U.S. weapons sales to Israel was overwhelmingly rejected by the U.S. Senate Wednesday evening. Sanders’ joint resolution of disapproval, which…
Trump picks former congressman Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada
President-elect Trump chose former ambassador and Rep. Pete Hoekstra for his pick for the U.S. ambassador to Canada. ‘Pete is well-respected in the Great State of Michigan – A State…
Japan eyes $141 billion of fiscal spending under new stimulus package, NHK says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is considering 21.9 trillion yen ($141 billion) worth of fiscal spending under a new stimulus package to be approved this week, public broadcaster NHK said…
Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies and sought to second-guess…
UK pay growth steady but firms see higher costs ahead, Brightmine says
LONDON (Reuters) – Growth in pay awards by British employers held steady in the three months to October but is expected to cool in 2025, according to a survey on…
Japan eyes $141 billion of fiscal spending under new stimulus package, NHK says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is considering 21.9 trillion yen ($141 billion) worth of fiscal spending under a new stimulus package to be approved this week, public broadcaster NHK said…
Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies and sought to second-guess…
UK pay growth steady but firms see higher costs ahead, Brightmine says
LONDON (Reuters) – Growth in pay awards by British employers held steady in the three months to October but is expected to cool in 2025, according to a survey on…
Japan eyes $141 billion of fiscal spending under new stimulus package, NHK says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government is considering 21.9 trillion yen ($141 billion) worth of fiscal spending under a new stimulus package to be approved this week, public broadcaster NHK said…
Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies and sought to second-guess…