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China Pushes Back Against Yellen's Warnings on Overcapacity
Chinese officials have dismissed concerns raised by the U.S. Treasury Secretary that it should scale back on industrial production, saying that the country is developing its economy appropriately.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Chinese officials pushed back against Treasury Secretary Yellen's calls for Beijing to scale back its industrial production.
Chinese officials pushed back against Treasury Secretary Yellen’s calls for Beijing to scale back its industrial production.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Congress needs to step in and protect DC's successful education reforms
It is unfortunate that some are putting systems and bureaucracy ahead of the interests of children and familiesThe Hill - Politics -
Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push
France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green transitionFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Are octogenarian IMF and World Bank sprightly enough for the job?
Fragile recovery, low growth, global debt, AI, the climate … The organisations founded in 1944 have lots to talk about this week. There is likely to be a sense of relief when the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank hold their ...The Guardian - World -
Ajay Banga tries to build a better World Bank
Change is afoot at the international financial institution as delegates gather for the Spring meetings in WashingtonFinancial Times - World -
World Bank Cuts Latin America Growth Forecast and Warns of Crime
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China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank
China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.CNBC - Business - China -
Australia did not sign treaty with World Economic Forum to 'close banks'
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Development funds dash for donor cash at World Bank and IMF meetings
Money to assist with debt repayment, climate resilience and poverty reduction strained amid wars and electionsFinancial Times - World -
As world's central banks wrestle with when to cut rates, Europe signals it's ready to move
The European Central Bank has opened the door for an interest rate cut as early as its June meetingABC News - World -
Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery
A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition.BBC News - Top stories -
Bank of America Earnings Drop, Under Pressure From Higher Rates
The bank reported an 18% drop in first-quarter profit, but still topped expectations with strong performances from its Wall Street and wealth-management operations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank of America Earnings Drop 18% in First Quarter
The bank reported that it earned $6.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The new world disorder: inside the 12 April Guardian Weekly
How Gaza disrupted international relations. Plus Rwandans find peaceYahoo Sports - Sports -
Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 17: How To Watch And Start Time
Nintendo has announced that it will be hosting a new Indie World game showcase tomorrow, April 17. Here's how to watch and what to expect.Start timeThe live presentation is scheduled to begin at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET on Wednesday, and the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Nintendo Indie World April 2024 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements
Nintendo has had an informative 2024 so far, and following in the footsteps of recent Direct and Pokemon Presents livestreams, the company is shining a spotlight on upcoming indie games for the Switch console.. . A small livestream, there were ...GameSpot - Tech -
Indie World April 2024: Every Nintendo Switch Game You Can Play Right Now
New indie games to play or try right now!Nintendo has released the latest Indie World presentation, which featured reveals and updates for over a dozen new games from indie developers headed for the Nintendo Switch later this year. As with every ...GameSpot - Tech -
7 best bank account bonuses for April 2024 (up to $600)
Are you looking for the biggest bank account bonus possible? Consider these leading options.CBS News - Top stories -
Pelosi pushes for independent commission to examine World Central Kitchen strike
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) this week pushed for an independent commission to look into the Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers with the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) earlier this month. Pelosi said in an interview with ...The Hill - Politics -
World leaders push Israel to avoid escalation following Iran attack
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Democrats bank on abortion in 2024 as Arizona and Florida push stakes higher
Focus on reproductive rights has yielded big wins and Democrats hope threat of more Republican bans will mobilize voters. Kamala Harris’s Friday visit to Arizona was planned before the state’s top court upheld a 160-year-old law that bans almost ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
OpenAI opens its first Asia office in Japan as a 'first step' in its commitment to the region
ChatGPT developer OpenAI opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan as the company aims to expand its global presence.CNBC - Business - Japan -
World Bank must take ‘quantum leap’ to tackle climate crisis, UN expert says
Simon Stiell calls for reform at development banks to enable governments to provide more climate finance to developing world . The World Bank must take a “quantum leap” to provide new finance to tackle the climate crisis or face “climate-driven ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Covid pandemic made poorest countries even worse off, World Bank warns
Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’. Larry Elliott: At last G20 is showing how to fund an assault on povertyThe devastating impact of the pandemic on the world’s ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
World Bank and IMF Warning: U.S. Growth Brings Global Boost, but Watch Inflation
Rising prices here could derailworldwide prosperity prospects, economic experts say ahead of seasonal meetings.Inc. - Business -
World Athletics to award prize money at Olympics for first time
World Athletics will reward gold medallists at this year's Olympic Games in Paris with $50,000 (£39,400) in prize money.BBC News - Top stories -
Dark Matter's First Trailer Opens A Horrifying Door To Infinite Worlds
With shows like Invasion, Silo, and Foundation, AppleTV+ has already established itself as the home for some of the best sci-fi on streaming, and it's about to add another one to its lineup. The first trailer for Apple TV+'s Dark Matter has been ...GameSpot - Tech -
Marvel Shares First Look At Captain America: Brave New World
Although Captain America: Brave New World slipped out of its 2024 release date due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, it's going to be the first Marvel Studios movie of 2025. That's why Marvel Studios gave Brave New World the spotlight at this year's ...GameSpot - Tech -
Ragnarok: Monster World launches on Ronin as its first Web2 IP
Sky Mavis and Zero X And partner to bring popular strategy game Ragnarok: Monster World to the Ronin blockchain.VentureBeat - Tech -
Goldman Sachs tops first-quarter estimates fueled by trading, investment banking
Goldman CEO David Solomon has taken his lumps in the past year, but a turnaround appears to be underway, fueled by a rebound in Wall Street activities.CNBC - Business -
This is 'the first step to building wealth,' says financial planner—and you can start today
It can feel daunting to know it may take a long time to accomplish your financial goal. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't start working toward it anyway.CNBC - Business -
Poland takes ‘first step’ in relaxing strict abortion rules after key vote - Europe live
Polish MPs vote in favour of sending all four bills to special commission as campaigners call it ‘good news for Polish women’. The Polish parliament has voted in favour of sending all four bills on abortion to a special commission.. Two of the ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Yellen Warns China on Exports and Russia Support
Beijing’s economic policies threaten American workers, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen told Vice Premier He Lifeng in the southern city of Guangzhou.The New York Times - Business - China -
Jeff Yass Has a Question for Janet Yellen
The Treasury secretary is concerned about China’s clean-energy subsidies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Big bank profits likely fell in first quarter but investors don't seem worried
Profits at big banks are not expected to dazzle when first-quarter results are released in coming days, but investors are more focused on the rest of 2024.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Big U.S. banks are set to reveal quarterly earnings, with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup first out of the gate on Friday.
Big U.S. banks are set to reveal quarterly earnings, with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup first out of the gate on Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected interest income, investment banking
Bank of America on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates for profit and revenue.CNBC - Business -
How Yellen struggled to move the needle on US-China trade
Treasury secretary’s week-long trip yields little progress on disagreements over how Beijing should counter slowdownFinancial Times - Business - China -
Yellen says U.S. preparing fresh Iran sanctions after Israel attack
The Biden administration is preparing fresh sanctions against Iran after the Islamic Republic’s attack on Israel, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters on Tuesday.MarketWatch - Business - Iran