[ad_1] (Reuters) – Asian equities slipped on Wednesday after most U.S. stocks pared gains made during their recent rally, although the Nasdaq benchmark reached its second straight day at a record high as oil prices
S&P 500, Dow retreat after rally; Nasdaq gains further
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street’s S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes fell on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq hit a record high for the third straight session, as investors eyed this week’s Federal Reserve meeting
Britain poised to hit two months without power from coal plants
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will on Wednesday reach two months in a row without using electricity from coal fired power stations for the first time since its 19th century industrial revolution, according to the
Airlines heading for $84 billion loss this year – IATA
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – Airlines are set to lose $84 billion as the coronavirus pandemic reduces revenue by half to mark the worst year in the sector’s history, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast
NYSE holds nearly nine-minute silence in honor of George Floyd
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Stock Exchange and other U.S. financial market operators held nearly nine minutes of silence on Tuesday in honor of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who died
Exclusive: Oil tankers turn away from Venezuela as more sanctions loom
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Two tankers that were sailing toward Venezuela to load crude have turned around since the weekend and three other vessels have left Venezuelan waters as the United States considers blacklisting dozens of
NYSE holds nearly 9-minute silence in honor of George Floyd
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in the financial district of lower Manhattan during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., April 13,
What to look for in the Fed’s U.S. economic outlook
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday will publish their first economic projections since the coronavirus pandemic set off a recession in February, estimates expected to signal a collapse in output
Retailers can reopen on June 15: British business minister
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: A social distancing sign is seen next to eggs in Congleton market, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Congleton, Britain, June 2, 2020. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – Retailers
EU weighs single bid for WTO job; trade chief Hogan confirms interest
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: European Trade Commissioner-designate Phil Hogan of Ireland speaks as he attends his hearing before the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Trade Commissioner Phil