Democratic-led U.S. House panel opposes any U.S. trade deal with Brazil
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee said on Wednesday it opposed the Trump administration's plan to expand economic ties with Brazil given its record on...
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Asian stocks set to extend gains as stimulus fans recovery hopes
Stronger appetite for riskier assets is set to lift Asian equities on Thursday, as government stimulus expectations support investor confidence in an economic recovery from the...
Sen. Ron Johnson blocks attempt to unanimously pass changes to coronavirus small business loan program
The House passed the changes to the Paycheck Protection Program by a 417-1 margin last week as the coronavirus takes a huge toll on the economy.
Oil prices fall on concerns supply to rise as producers wrangle on cuts
Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing gains in the previous session, on concerns that supply will rise if major producers are unable to agree to extend...
Amid pandemic, investors bet on India's Jio and its giant-killer playbook
From its Silicon Valley-like campus near Mumbai, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio telecom carrier is emerging as a winner from changes in the way Indian consumers...
South Korea seeks arrest warrant for Samsung heir in merger probe
South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant against Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee and two former company executives, they said on Thursday, in an...
Pilgrim's Pride CEO indicted over alleged U.S. chicken price-fixing
The chief executive of Pilgrim's Pride Corp, a major U.S. poultry company, was indicted along with three other current and former industry executives on charges of...
U.S. finalizes order allowing 15 passenger air carriers to suspend service to 75 airports
The U.S. Transportation Department said late Wednesday it granted final approval to 15 airlines to temporarily halt service to 75 U.S. airports because of a lack...
Senate passes bill to give businesses flexibility in spending coronavirus aid, sends it to Trump
The House passed the changes to the Paycheck Protection Program by a 417-1 margin last week as the coronavirus takes a huge toll on the economy.
Asian shares hit two-month high as economic optimism spreads
Asian shares rose to a two-month high on Thursday as government stimulus expectations supported investor confidence in an economic recovery from the global coronavirus pandemic.
From wagyu beef to melons, Japan's $2.2 trillion virus rescue piques struggling firms
As the coronavirus jolts Japan, the government's huge stimulus package has come under fire from hard-hit restaurant owners for channelling funds for items like wagyu beef,...
Amazon is sued over warehouses after New York worker brings coronavirus home, cousin dies
Amazon.com Inc has been sued for allegedly fostering the spread of the coronavirus by mandating unsafe working conditions, causing at least one employee to contract COVID-19,...
On Raul Castro's birthday, U.S. threatens Cuba remittances
The Trump administration expanded on Wednesday its list of Cuban entities that Americans are banned from doing business with to include the financial corporation that handles...
Snap removes Trump account from curated promotional section
Snap Inc said it would no longer promote U.S. President Donald Trump's account in Snapchat's Discover section, saying his inflammatory comments last week made the account...
Wall Street surges on signs of economic rebound
Wall Street jumped in a broad rally on Wednesday, closing ground on all-time highs as signs of recovery from mandated economic shutdowns helped investors look beyond...