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Oil little changed as falling demand offsets hopes of U.S. aid package

Oil little changed as falling demand offsets hopes of U.S. aid package

Oil prices rose modestly on Tuesday, but settled off the day's highs as the coronavirus pandemic's heavy toll on demand offset hopes for a forthcoming $2 trillion U.S. economic relief package.



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Olympic hopefuls lose more than medals in Summer Games delay

Olympic hopefuls lose more than medals in Summer Games delay

With the postponement of the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Olympic hopefuls lose out on more than just the chance to compete. At stake is thousands of dollars in fees and training costs, and even college years.

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Banks, regulators move to protect customers from wave of coronavirus scams in UK, U.S.

Banks, regulators move to protect customers from wave of coronavirus scams in UK, U.S.

UK banks are stepping up fraud prevention measures to protect customers from scammers eager to exploit the coronavirus pandemic with a whole range of new tricks, including fake sales of medical supplies and bogus government relief schemes.



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U.S. locks in tariffs on wooden cabinets from China

U.S. locks in tariffs on wooden cabinets from China

The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Tuesday it made a final determination that dumped and subsidized imports of wood cabinets and vanities from China were harming American producers, locking in steep U.S. tariffs for five years.



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You now have until July 15 to save in your IRA and health savings accounts

You now have until July 15 to save in your IRA and health savings accounts

Savers, rejoice! The IRS will give you until July 15 to fund your IRA and health savings accounts, and have the contributions count for 2019. Here's what you should know.

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Oil pares gains as falling demand worries offset hopes of U.S. aid package

Oil pares gains as falling demand worries offset hopes of U.S. aid package

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, giving up an earlier rally, as ongoing worries about the heavy toll the coronavirus pandemic will take on demand offset hopes for a forthcoming $2 trillion U.S. economic relief package.



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U.S. lawmakers nearing deal for massive aviation sector bailout - sources

U.S. lawmakers nearing deal for massive aviation sector bailout - sources

U.S. lawmakers are nearing agreement on a $61 billion rescue package for the aviation sector that would include $25 billion in payroll grants for passenger airlines weathering a sharp falloff in travel demand amid rising coronavirus outbreaks, three people briefed on the matter said.



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Trump, Pence held call on economy with investors including Paul Tudor Jones, Stephen Schwarzman

Trump, Pence held call on economy with investors including Paul Tudor Jones, Stephen Schwarzman

Investors on the call included Dan Loeb, Stephen Schwarzman, Intercontinental Exchange's Jeffrey Sprecher and Paul Tudor Jones.

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Phillips 66 delays scheduled refinery shutdowns on coronavirus concerns

Phillips 66 delays scheduled refinery shutdowns on coronavirus concerns

Phillips 66 is delaying three sizeable scheduled shutdowns at its refineries this year, the company said on Tuesday, because of concerns that coronavirus could spread among the refineries' workers if the maintenance goes ahead.



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As Europe fights coronavirus and climate, is 'green stimulus' the way?

As Europe fights coronavirus and climate, is 'green stimulus' the way?

For European governments battling to brace economies pummeled by the coronavirus, there might be no better time to go green.



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U.S. lawmakers nearing deal for $32 billion aviation sector bailout

U.S. lawmakers nearing deal for $32 billion aviation sector bailout

U.S. lawmakers are nearing agreement on a package of grants for passenger and cargo airlines and contractors worth $32 billion as part of a massive U.S. stimulus and rescue package amid the massive travel demand falloff because of the coronavirus outbreak, three people briefed on the matter said.



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USDA, USTR cite progress on farm provisions of U.S.-China trade deal

USDA, USTR cite progress on farm provisions of U.S.-China trade deal

The United States and China have made progress in implementing the agriculture-related provisions of a Phase 1 trade deal that took effect on Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representative said on Tuesday.



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Citigroup makes senior hires in United States, Asia

Citigroup makes senior hires in United States, Asia

Citigroup Inc on Tuesday appointed Pam Habner as head of its branded cards division in the United States, as part of hires for many senior roles, according to two memos seen by Reuters.



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How the U.S. could intervene to weaken its surging dollar

How the U.S. could intervene to weaken its surging dollar

A blistering dollar rally has revived speculation that the U.S. may rein in its currency if the buck goes much higher.



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Philips warns protectionism could derail critical medical supplies

Philips warns protectionism could derail critical medical supplies

Broad powers over U.S. factories brought in by President Donald Trump could fuel protectionism and jeopardize the supply of critical medical equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Dutch health technology company Philips warned on Tuesday.



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