Dollar steadies against euro; yuan slips on U.S.-China tensions
The dollar steadied against the euro on Wednesday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package to...
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This disaster could wipe out your finances – and few people are preparing for it
Americans' finances have been battered by the coronavirus pandemic, and now a new threat is emerging: hurricane season. Only 15% of people polled by the American...
Huawei CFO Meng's U.S. extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United States, with a favourable...
Germany's Altmaier: Lufthansa bailout is in Europe's own interests
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Wednesday he expected the European Commission to approve a 9-billion euro bailout of flagship carrier Lufthansa, adding that it...
Hershey says mint, gum sales hit as lockdowns restrict social gatherings
Hershey Co said on Wednesday sales of gums and mints have taken a hit as social distancing protocols spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged people from...
Goldman Sachs on target to meet medium,long-term growth goals: executive
Goldman Sachs Group Inc President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Wednesday that the bank remains on track to achieve its medium and long term...
Tech selloff weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq
A selloff in technology stocks dragged on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Wednesday, with investors also cautious about brewing U.S.-China tensions at a time when...
Here are key ways the coronavirus crisis differs from the Great Recession
Today's market havoc may feel like a trip down memory lane, but there are stark contrasts between the Covid-19 downturn and the Great Recession. Here are...
Here's what to do when you are close to retirement and a global pandemic hits
When retirement looms but a global pandemic causes havoc, here's how you can secure future plans.
Lufthansa supervisory board postpones approval of bailout package
Lufthansa's supervisory board postponed approval of a 9 billion euro ($9.90 billion) bailout in light of conditions imposed by the European Union, the German airline group...
Wall Street opens higher on recovery optimism
U.S. stock indexes gained at the open on Wednesday as a pickup in business activity fueled hopes of a post-pandemic economic recovery, while investors remained cautious...
Op-ed: People can change their minds, which is one big reason behind the market's recovery
Pundits have railed against moving into equities too quickly, believing that consumers will remain reluctant to venture out for months, but the market may have discounted...
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses :ILO
The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International...
Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages
Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for eight years.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a...