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The Media Line: Syria, Jordan, Turkey Sign Deal To Launch Regional Trade Corridor

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

Syria, Jordan, Turkey Sign Deal To Launch Regional Trade Corridor Rizik Alabi/The Media Line [DAMASCUS] A trilateral memorandum of understanding has been signed by Syria, Jordan and Turkey, aimed at developing the transport sector and enhancing trade and transport links... Read More.

Berkshire unit must face brokerage commission lawsuit despite $250 million settlement, judge rules

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

By Jonathan Stempel April 9 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that a Berkshire Hathaway unit must face a proposed antitrust class action claiming it conspired to inflate commissions that home sellers pay real estate agents, even though its HomeServices of America brokerage... Read More.

US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Jack Daniel’s owner, WSJ reports

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

April 9 (Reuters) - Privately held U.S.-based alcoholic beverage maker Sazerac is exploring a deal with Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The approach from the owner of brands such as Buffalo Trace bourbon... Read More.

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy - whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the fund will downgrade its forecast for the... Read More.

IMF’s Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to rise to between $20 billion to $50 billion as a result of spillovers from the war in... Read More.

On a New Kids on the Block cruise, Emma Straub found a way past grief

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

Emma Straub wrote her 2022 novel "This Time Tomorrow" - about a woman who is able to return to her 16th birthday and spend time with her father as a healthy young man - as her own father's health was declining. It was a... Read More.

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6.37% from... Read More.

VW to stop making its top electric vehicle in the US

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

By Kalea Hall DETROIT, April 9 (Reuters) - Volkswagen said on Thursday it will end production of the ID.4 electric SUV out of its Tennessee plant this month, citing a challenging time for the U.S. electric vehicle market. Automakers have scaled back or canceled production... Read More.

Argentina approves Milei’s bill that eases protections for glaciers, despite environmental backlash

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina's Congress on Thursday approved a controversial bill promoted by libertarian President Javier Milei that eases glacier protections to facilitate investments in mining for metals - a move environmental groups vow to challenge in courts. The legislation - which was... Read More.

US wholesale inventories post biggest increase in 13 months

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. wholesale inventories increased by the most in 13 months in February, boosted by sharp rises in the stocks of professional and electrical equipment, government data showed on Thursday. Stocks at wholesalers rebounded 0.8%, the largest increase since January 2025,... Read More.

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The Media Line: Syria, Jordan, Turkey Sign Deal To Launch Regional Trade Corridor

Berkshire unit must face brokerage commission lawsuit despite $250 million settlement, judge rules

US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Jack Daniel’s owner, WSJ reports

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

IMF’s Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support

On a New Kids on the Block cruise, Emma Straub found a way past grief

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

VW to stop making its top electric vehicle in the US

Argentina approves Milei’s bill that eases protections for glaciers, despite environmental backlash

US wholesale inventories post biggest increase in 13 months

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