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Trial is ending for doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliff-side hike in Hawaii

Tuesday, April 7 by SRN News

HONOLULU (AP) - An attempted murder trial is wrapping up for an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliff-side hike near a popular scenic lookout in Hawaii, with closing arguments expected Tuesday. The trial started last month, nearly a year... Read More.

US finalizes 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment hike; insurance stocks surge

Monday, April 6 by SRN News

April 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has finalized a 2.48% average increase in payments to private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans to older adults in 2027, a much steeper rise than the near-flat increase it proposed in January. Shares of UnitedHealth, CVS and Humana... Read More.

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

Monday, April 6 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank's 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs. Beth... Read More.

OPEC+ debates theoretical oil output hike amid Iran war paralysis, sources say

Sunday, April 5 by SRN News

By Olesya Astakhova, Alex Lawler and Ahmad Ghaddar MOSCOW/LONDON, April 5 (Reuters) - OPEC+ may approve an oil output increase on Sunday, four sources from the group said, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise... Read More.

Australia central bank uncertain on path for rates after March hike

Tuesday, March 31 by SRN News

SYDNEY, March 31 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank board felt monetary policy needed to be restrictive when it decided to raise rates earlier this month in a split decision, although it was ready to respond should the conflict in the Middle East lead to... Read More.

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console. Citing "continued pressures in the global economic landscape," the Japanese company said that... Read More.

Dollar strengthens as confidence recovers, Fed hike bets trimmed

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, March 26 (Reuters) - The dollar held on to gains at the start of Asian trading on Thursday as investors sought clarity on whether a de-escalation in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran was imminent and trimmed bets that the Federal... Read More.

GM workers at Mexico’s Silao plant to vote on proposal for 10% salary hike

Wednesday, March 25 by SRN News

MEXICO CITY, March 25 (Reuters) - The union representing workers at a General Motors plant in Silao, Mexico has proposed a 10% salary increase for the 2026-2028 contract, union leader told Reuters on Wednesday. Alejandra Morales, head of SINTTIA, said workers will vote on the... Read More.

Chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike fade as inflation worsens

Tuesday, March 24 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: Higher interest rates. Longer-term interest rates have risen quickly since the war began Feb. 28, pushing up the cost... Read More.

Japanese firms agree to 5.26% wage hike, top union group’s preliminary data shows

Monday, March 23 by SRN News

By Makiko Yamazaki and Kentaro Sugiyama TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Japanese companies have agreed to raise wages by more than 5% for a third consecutive year, early results from annual labour talks showed on Monday, reflecting sustained gains in pay that policymakers see as... Read More.

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Trial is ending for doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliff-side hike in Hawaii

US finalizes 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment hike; insurance stocks surge

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

OPEC+ debates theoretical oil output hike amid Iran war paralysis, sources say

Australia central bank uncertain on path for rates after March hike

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Dollar strengthens as confidence recovers, Fed hike bets trimmed

GM workers at Mexico’s Silao plant to vote on proposal for 10% salary hike

Chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike fade as inflation worsens

Japanese firms agree to 5.26% wage hike, top union group’s preliminary data shows

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