U.S. Corporate Bonds Post First Positive Monthly Return This Year
U.S. corporate bonds posted their first positive monthly return this year in May as easing inflation jitters alleviated pressure on rates and the possibility of a less hawkish Federal Reserve mitigated concerns over companies' ability to repay their debt.
Exclusive-Sri Lanka Seeking $3 Billion Under IMF Extended Fund Facility - Sources
Sri Lanka is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to borrow at least $3 billion via the lender's extended fund facility (EEF), sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Sri Lanka Seeking $3 Billion Under IMF Extended Fund Facility - Sources
Sri Lanka is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to borrow at least $3 billion via the lender's extended fund facility (EFF), sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Hindu Families Flee Kashmir After Targeted Killings
More than 100 Hindu families have fled Kashmir as panic spread after the killing of a Hindu school teacher in India's only Muslim-majority region, a community leader said on Wednesday.
Biden Announces New $700 Million In Military Aid For Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a new $700 million weapons package for Ukraine that will include high mobility artillery rocket systems, which can accurately hit targets as far away as 80 km (50 miles).
Some Real Estate Markets Seen Falling As Global Frenzy Fades - Reuters Poll
The global property market frenzy that gathered pace during the pandemic as people scrambled to buy more living space is likely over as interest rates rise, and house price inflation is expected to drop off, Reuters surveys of market experts showed.
Iran Building Collapse Feeds Protest Anger
Iran building collapse feeds protest anger
US, Taiwan Launch Trade Talks In Bid To Deepen Ties
US, Taiwan launch trade talks in bid to deepen ties
U.S., Taiwan To Launch Trade Talks After Biden Excludes Island From Indo-Pacific Group
The United States will launch new trade talks with Taiwan, U.S.
U.S., Taiwan To Launch Trade Talks After Island Excluded From Indo-Pacific Group
The United States will launch new trade talks with Taiwan, U.S.
Anti-femicide Group Goes On Trial In Turkey
Anti-femicide group goes on trial in Turkey
Jamaica Legislator Calls For Reggae Legend Bob Marley To Be Named A National Hero
A Jamaican legislator is asking the country's parliament to name reggae legend Bob Marley a national hero, an effort that comes amid rising nationalism in English-speaking Caribbean countries that are distancing themselves from their colonial past.
Elon Musk Tells Tesla Staff: Return To Office Or Leave
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has asked employees to return to the office or leave the company, according to an email sent to employees and seen by Reuters.
Delta Air Lines Sees Snapback To Pre-pandemic Levels
Delta Air Lines Inc on Wednesday forecast upbeat revenue for the second quarter, betting on pent-up demand as travelers plan more trips undeterred by the higher prices of tickets, accommodation and rental cars.
Delta, United Airlines Sound Bullish On Post-pandemic Spending
Delta Air Lines Inc and United Airlines on Wednesday played down the risk of a U.S.
More Seek Gun Training In Taiwan As Ukraine War Drives Home China Threat
From tour guides to tattoo artists, some in Taiwan are taking shooting lessons for the first time in their lives as Russia's invasion of Ukraine ratchets up anxiety at the prospect of giant neighbour China making a similar move on the democratic island.
Trades In Russian Shares Show Investors Testing The Exits
A handful of attempts to privately trade depositary receipts in VTB and Gazprom show how some Western investors are still seeking ways to buy and sell stock in Russian companies rendered near untouchable due to sanctions.
Ukraine's Muslim Crimea Battalion Yearns For Lost Homeland
Standing amid the charred remains of a roadside hotel on a major highway near Kyiv, Isa Akayev explained what drove him to build his Muslim volunteer unit and fight for Ukraine.
U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Urged To Rebuke Iran, A U.S., European Draft Shows
The United States, France, Britain and Germany are pushing for the U.N.
Timeline: The Bolsheviks To Putin: A History Of Russian Defaults
In 1918, Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky told Western creditors aghast at the Bolsheviks' repudiation of Russia's external debt: "Gentlemen, you were warned."
Wall St Eyes Higher Open On Upbeat Earnings, Factory Data In Focus
U.S. stock indexes were set to open higher on Wednesday after robust quarterly earnings from luxury retailers and Salesforce Inc, while investors awaited factory activity data for cues on the strength of the U.S.
Wall St Slides As Strong Factory Data Stokes Aggressive Rate Hike Concerns
U.S. stocks fell in volatile trade on Wednesday after data showing strength in factory activity raised concerns about aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, sending Treasury yields higher.
Wall St Slides 1% As Strong Factory Data Fans Fears Of Aggressive Rate Hikes
U.S. stocks fell in volatile trade on Wednesday after strong factory activity and job openings data stoked concerns that the Federal Reserve would keep raising interest rates sharply this year.
Wall St Down As Economic Data Fails To Ease Rate Hike Angst
U.S. stocks were in the red on Wednesday as investors bet that the latest economic data would do nothing to push the Federal Reserve off track from its aggressive interest rate hiking cycle aimed at taming run-away inflation.
Wall Street Ends Lower As Economic Data Fails To Ease Rate Hike Angst
Wall Street's three major indexes closed lower on Wednesday as investors bet that the latest economic data would do nothing to push the Federal Reserve off track from its aggressive interest rate hiking cycle aimed at taming run-away inflation.
In A Bombed-out Building, Ukraine Investigators Take Stock
In a bombed-out building, Ukraine investigators take stock
Bill Cosby's Civil Trial On Sexual Assault Allegations To Begin
Bill Cosby's civil trial on allegations that he assaulted a woman when she was a teenager in the mid-1970s is scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Santa Monica, California, though the former actor is not planning to attend.
Bill Cosby Had Sense Of "entitlement," Lawyer For Woman In Civil Sexual Assault Case Tells Jury
A lawyer for a woman who says she was assaulted by Bill Cosby when she was a teenager in the mid-1970s told a jury on Wednesday that the comedian has a sense of entitlement and invincibility, as opening statements kicked off in a civil case.
Bill Cosby Had Sense Of "entitlement," Lawyer For Woman In Civil Sexual Assault Case Says
A lawyer for a woman who says she was assaulted by Bill Cosby when she was a teenager in the mid-1970s told a jury on Wednesday the comedian has a sense of entitlement and invincibility, as opening statements kicked off in the civil case.
Amazon.com Says Unfairly Targeted By U.S. Antitrust Bill
Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday lambasted a bill in Congress barring tech giants from giving preference to their own businesses on their websites, saying it unfairly singles the retailer out while not subjecting rivals to similar regulations.
