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Foreigners boost US Treasury holdings to record highs in February

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of Treasuries climbed to a record high in February, data showed on Wednesday, rising for a second month in a sign of strong appetite for U.S. debt even as markets reassess the outlook for... Read More.

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday. "I know it's an idea that has been proposed by... Read More.

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers voted to authorize a potential strike Wednesday after contract negotiations snagged over issues including health care and pensions. A strike would be the first in 35 years and... Read More.

More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, April 16 (Reuters) - The number of Japanese firms that do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates has risen sharply since the start of the year as the Iran war clouds the outlook for global growth and... Read More.

The Media Line: Why Is the Strait of Hormuz Under Pressure, What Is Actually Blocked, and Why Is the Red Sea Back in the Conversation?

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

Why Is the Strait of Hormuz Under Pressure, What Is Actually Blocked, and Why Is the Red Sea Back in the Conversation? Pressure on a narrow waterway now threatens global energy flows while the Red Sea remains exposed to renewed disruption By Steven Ganot... Read More.

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above as part of a $7 million settlement of a lawsuit prompted in part by... Read More.

IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan can see through inflationary pressures from the war in the Middle East as any second-round effects on broader prices will be limited, Rahul Anand, the International Monetary Fund's mission chief for Japan, told... Read More.

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for a long-delayed revamp of the International Monetary Fund's quota resources and called on the World Bank to move quickly to support projects to develop critical minerals... Read More.

Nasdaq sets record highs as investors return to tech stocks

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

April 15 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq hit an intraday all-time high and closing record on Wednesday, its first since October, as investors returned to technology stocks, signaling a rebound in risk appetite after weeks of concerns over war-related economic disruption and fears about the... Read More.

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy targets $7.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

April 15 (Reuters) - Amazon-backed X‑Energy said on Wednesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $7.51 billion in its initial public offering in the United States. The Maryland-based nuclear reactor developer is seeking up to $814.3 million by offering roughly 42.9 million shares... Read More.

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Foreigners boost US Treasury holdings to record highs in February

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

More Japanese firms say no to rate hikes as Iran war clouds outlook: Reuters poll

The Media Line: Why Is the Strait of Hormuz Under Pressure, What Is Actually Blocked, and Why Is the Red Sea Back in the Conversation?

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above

IMF says Bank of Japan can see through inflationary shock from Iran war

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

Nasdaq sets record highs as investors return to tech stocks

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy targets $7.5 billion valuation in US IPO

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