U.S. Farm Incomes Could See Boost From Grain Rally - Chicago Fed
The current rally of U.S. grain and oilseed prices could help bolster American farm incomes this year, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine roils commodity markets over fears of massive disruption of exports from the Black Sea region, an economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said Thursday.
Jury Clears Louisville Detective In Breonna Taylor Raid
A Kentucky jury on Thursday acquitted a white former detective of endangering neighbors of Breonna Taylor during a botched nighttime raid that killed the Black woman in her home, clearing law enforcement of all criminal liability in a case that rocked the United States in 2020.
Jury Acquits Only Louisville Officer Charged In Breonna Taylor Raid
A Kentucky jury on Thursday acquitted a white former detective of endangering neighbors of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid that killed the Black woman in her home, clearing law enforcement of all criminal liability in a case that rocked the United States in 2020.
As World Scrambles For Oil, Canadian Producers Reluctant To Spend On Growth
The world is scrambling for oil after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent prices rocketing and upended global supply but producers in Canada, home to the world's third-largest reserves, have no plans to significantly boost output.
Kasparov Calls On World Powers To Throw Russia 'Back Into The Stone Age'
Russian human rights activist and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov on Thursday urged world powers to adopt a harsher military and economic strategy against Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.
Macron: An Abrasive Reformer In Turbulent Times
Macron: an abrasive reformer in turbulent times
Factbox-France's Macron Faces Far Right's Matriarch, An 'Iron Lady' And A Polemicist
President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he would run for second term at the helm of the euro zone's number two economy.
U.S. To Ramp Up Staffing At Havana Embassy To Process Some Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Havana announced on Thursday it would ramp up staffing and resume some visa processing several years after the Trump administration slashed personnel at the facility following a spate of unexplained health incidents.
U.S. To Boost Staffing At Havana Embassy To Process Some Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Havana announced on Thursday it would increase staffing and resume some visa processing in Cuba several years after the Trump administration slashed personnel at the facility following a spate of unexplained health incidents.
U.S. To Process Some Visas In Cuba After 4-year Hiatus
The U.S. Embassy in Havana announced on Thursday it would increase staffing and resume some visa processing in Cuba several years after the Trump administration slashed personnel at the facility following a spate of unexplained health incidents.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand HSBC Explain Actions Against Hong Kong Activists, Americans
Influential U.S. lawmakers have demanded that one of the world's biggest banks, HSBC Holdings Plc, explain its actions in freezing accounts of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, moves that could leave it liable to severe sanctions under U.S.
Russian Owned SCF Oil Tankers Rerouting From Canadian Destinations
Two oil tankers owned and managed by Russia's largest maritime and freight shipping company, Sovcomflot , which was blacklisted by the United States last week as part of sanctions against Russia, are rerouting from their Canadian destinations, according to tracking data and marine sources.
Russia-owned SCF Oil Tankers Rerouting From Canada, Returning To Russia
Two oil tankers owned and managed by Sovcomflot, the Russian maritime and freight shipping company blacklisted by the United States last week, are rerouting from their Canadian destinations, while a third is returning to Russia after discharging, according to tracking data and marine sources.
Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Calls On Wall Street Giant To Exit Russia
A one-time Goldman Sachs banker has written an open letter to David Solomon calling on the Wall Street investment bank's chief executive to exit Russia and re-locate staff from Moscow to stay "on the right side of history".
Ottawa Police Misjudged Protesters Who Besieged Canada's Capital - Testimony
A three-week occupation of the center of Canada's capital last month resulted in part from police underestimating anti-government protesters by assuming they would leave within days, according to police sources and police leadership testimony.
France Seizes Russian Oil Supremo's Yacht As EU Sanctions Bite
France seizes Russian oil supremo's yacht as EU sanctions bite
Moldova Fears Being Next Target In Putin's Crosshairs
Moldova fears being next target in Putin's crosshairs
Fury Over Russian Attack On Ukraine Nuclear Plant
Fury over Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear plant
Brazil Economy Minister Backs Bigger Cooking Gas Subsidies As Crude Costs Soar -sources
Brazil's economy minister backs a proposal to expand cooking gas subsidies for low-income families in response to soaring crude prices during the Ukraine conflict, two Economy Ministry sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
Veteran U.S. Prosecutor To Lead Task Force Probing Russian Oligarchs
Andrew Adams, a veteran federal prosecutor in New York City who has experience handling cases involving Russian organized crime groups, will lead the Justice Department's new task force aimed at Russian oligarchs, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Thursday.
Mine Warfare On Kyiv's Eastern Front
Mine warfare on Kyiv's eastern front
Universal Music 2021 Earnings Rise In Line With Expectations
Universal Music Group NV (UMG) on Thursday reported a 19% rise in full-year core earnings for 2021, in line with expectations, due to growing revenue from streaming services and ad-supported social media platforms.
Ukrainians Say Hackers Used Local Government Sites To Spread Fake 'Capitulation' News
Ukrainian officials say hackers have broken into local government websites to spread false reports that Kyiv had capitulated and signed a peace treaty with Moscow.
U.S. Treasury Warns Crypto Firms On Russia Cybersecurity Threat - Source
The U.S. Treasury Department has reached out to cryptocurrency companies about their cybersecurity controls amid concerns that Russia could wage retaliatory cyber attacks in response to Western sanctions, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Too Soon To Declare That Ukraine's Kherson Is In Russian Hands, Says U.S. Official
The United States believes that Russian forces have not yet taken over the Ukrainian city of Kherson, but could use it as part of a strategy for potentially moving to Mykolaiv and then onto Odessa, a senior U.S.
With War On Its Doorstep, Moldova Applies For EU Membership
Moldovan President Maia Sandu signed a formal application for her country to join the European Union on Thursday, charting a pro-Western course hastened by Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
Bank Of Canada Will Act Aggressively To Tackle Inflation, Macklem Says
The Bank of Canada said on Thursday it would act "with determination" to rein in soaring prices, saying a failure to act decisively would make it much more painful to bring inflation back to target.
Bank Of Canada Says "considerable Space" Left To Hike, 50 Bps Move Possible
The Bank of Canada has "considerable space" left to raise interest rates this year, Governor Tiff Macklem said on Thursday, and did not rule out a rare 50-basis-point move if needed to rein in hot inflation.
European Corporates Return To Debt Market After Ukraine Shock
Companies returned to Europe's corporate bond market to issue debt on Thursday after it remained frozen for a week following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
