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Venezuela to ensure security of mining companies, exceed oil production goals-Burgum

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

CARACAS, March 5 (Reuters) - United States Interior Secretary Doug Burgum sounded an optimistic note as he prepared to leave Venezuela on Thursday after a two-day visit, telling journalists a new mining law will create opportunities for companies, licenses allowing them to operate are... Read More.

US, Mexico to launch review process of USMCA trade pact week of March 16

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. and Mexican negotiators will hold bilateral discussions starting the week of March 16 as part of the joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Thursday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican... Read More.

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft’s decision to pause its split

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Berkshire Hathaway is buying back shares for the first time in nearly two years, and new CEO Greg Abel said he has no immediate plans to sell off Kraft Heinz shares now that the packaged food giant has shelved its... Read More.

Analysis-Brazil rocked by probe of central bankers aiding failed Banco Master

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, March 5 (Reuters) - Evidence that two senior regulators at Brazil's central bank secretly advised embattled banker Daniel Vorcaro has sent shockwaves through the capital Brasilia, threatening to drag the institution deeper into a snowballing scandal. The revelations add to a widening... Read More.

Republican lawmaker urges Bessent to guard against Chinese investment

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

By Michael Martina and David Lawder WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - Reviving market access to Chinese industrial firms would undercut U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to rebuild American manufacturing, the head of a congressional committee on China warned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as Trump prepares... Read More.

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending a three-week slide

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate came off its lowest level in three and a half years this week, as bond yields marched higher following a spike in oil prices due to the war with Iran. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate ticked... Read More.

Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

MIAMI (AP) - Rachael Ray isn't sick. Her marriage is healthy, too. And yes, she's still on TV. Rumors have swirled around the woman who gave us 30-minute meals since she stepped away from her daily show. But that hasn't diminished her thrill at... Read More.

Tight truck capacity opens window for U.S. railroads to win back freight

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

By Apratim Sarkar March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. railroads including CSX Corp, Union Pacific and BNSF are moving to recapture freight from truckers as tightening trucking capacity and rising road-haul rates bolster rail's competitive position. For years, low trucking rates and greater flexibility helped road... Read More.

Analysis-Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks, investors say

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

By Libby George, Karin Strohecker and Rodrigo Campos LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - The rush of cash out of risk assets has rattled emerging markets since war engulfed the Middle East, but some investors are betting that economic fundamentals and fragmented geopolitics will allow a... Read More.

US and European stocks fall as Iran war drives oil rally, bond selloff

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

By Sinéad Carew and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - Equities fell on Wall Street and in Europe on Thursday and government bonds sold off, while the dollar climbed, as oil prices jumped on supply fears amid intensifying fighting on the sixth day... Read More.

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Venezuela to ensure security of mining companies, exceed oil production goals-Burgum

US, Mexico to launch review process of USMCA trade pact week of March 16

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft’s decision to pause its split

Analysis-Brazil rocked by probe of central bankers aiding failed Banco Master

Republican lawmaker urges Bessent to guard against Chinese investment

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending a three-week slide

Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down

Tight truck capacity opens window for U.S. railroads to win back freight

Analysis-Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks, investors say

US and European stocks fall as Iran war drives oil rally, bond selloff

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