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G20 finance chiefs back central bank independence in first communique since October
Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of central bank independence and pledged to boost ...
FTSE 100 logs fourth straight week of gains on rate cut optimism, earnings
The UK's FTSE 100 extended its winning streak to a fourth week on Friday, as investors looked past economic concerns to focus ...
Exclusive: Bolsonaro says he wants passport to meet with Trump -Reuters interview
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro would meet with U.S. President Donald Trump if he had access to his passport, he ...
Oil prices steady as mixed US economic news offsets new EU sanctions on Russia
Crude oil futures held steady on Friday as mixed U.S. economic news offset worries the European Union's latest sanctions ...
S&P 500, Nasdaq flatline as Netflix weighs
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq grounded to a halt on Friday, dragged down by Netflix and cautious investors heading into the ...
El Salvador to send detained Venezuelans to Caracas in prison swap for Americans, sources say
El Salvador's government will send detained Venezuelans to Caracas in exchange for Americans held in Venezuela, two U.S. government officials told Reuters on Friday.
Equities barely lower, US dollar dips with Treasury yields
U.S. equities edged lower on Friday, a day after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq scored record closes, as investors looked ahead ...
No stress, no fuss, Harman's boring approach works Open wonders again
American Brian Harman did what Brian Harman does best to take the clubhouse lead at the British Open on Friday -- hit ...
Germany's Merz casts doubt on Ukraine EU entry by 2034
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday cast doubt on the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union by 2034, ...
Bristol Myers drug fails main goal in cancer-linked anemia trial
Bristol Myers Squibb said on Friday its blockbuster drug Reblozyl in combination with another therapy failed to meet the main ...
Netflix shares fall as weak dollar-driven forecast fails to impress
Netflix shares declined more than 4% on Friday as some investors were disappointed by a revenue forecast that was driven more by a weaker dollar than strong demand for the streamer's content.
Blast at Los Angeles sheriff's facility leaves 3 dead, media reports
An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility has killed three deputies, Fox News and local media reported on Friday, though officials have not yet confirmed any deaths.