There’s a key moment coming up in Italian politics that could have repercussions for the entire European Union. Italy is holding a general election on March 4, but it is unclear whether it will manage to form a solid government, which is raising concerns among market participants. Italy has been […]
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Washington State Univ. quarterback apparently commits suicide
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police here say. The 21-year-old Hilinski was discovered in his apartment after he didn’t show up for practice Tuesday. A rifle “was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was […]
‘Trump is a revolution, unfortunately, and I’m concerned,’ Nobel Prize-winner Robert Shiller says
President Donald Trump is synonymous with a “revolution” taking place in U.S. politics and society, according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller, but not in a good way. Speaking to CNBC ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) where Trump will be a key attraction, Shiller, a renowned economist and […]
Optimism in Iraq fuels revived interest in vintage cars
BAGHDAD – When Iraqi forces drove Islamic State militants out of eastern Mosul a year ago, Nashwan Shakir Mahmoud raced back to his home, hoping that his red and white 1955 Chevrolet coupe had survived three years of war and upheaval. Continue Reading Below When he saw that it had […]
State Dept says US ready for ‘serious negotiations’ if N. Korea proves ‘credible’
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S. is “ready for serious negotiations” if North Korea shows itself to be a “credible partner.” Tillerson made the remarks during a joint press conference with his Canadian counterpart at the conclusion of a global summit on the security situation on the Korean […]
Trump makes impromptu appearance at White House women’s panel
The event, “Conversations with the Women of America,” hosted women from across America and high-level women within the Trump administration. It aimed to focus on the economy, healthcare — with a focus on the opioid crisis — and national security. Aides didn’t rule out the president’s appearance at the event, […]
Bitcoin jolted by regulation worries, falls 7 percent on extended selloff
FILE PHOTO: Sparks glow from broken Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins in this illustration picture, December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo January 17, 2018 TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Bitcoin extended its sharp tumble of the past 24 hours, skidding more than seven percent on Wednesday in a rapid downturn in fortunes as […]
Big U.S. lenders reap benefits of higher rates, but savers not so much
FILE PHOTO: People pass the JP Morgan Chase & Co. Corporate headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City, May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo January 17, 2018 By David Henry NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve began steadily raising interest rates one year ago, offering a […]
Japan government tells public broadcaster not to repeat false missile alert
Japan’s public broadcaster NHK’s false alarm about a North Korean missile launch which was received on a smart phone is pictured in Tokyo, Japan January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon January 17, 2018 TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese government called on public broadcaster NHK on Wednesday to make sure a false […]
Oil prices slip as analysts warn of correction
Oil prices gave away earlier gains on Wednesday as analysts warned of a downward correction after prices have gained more than 13 percent over the past month. Continue Reading Below Despite the decline, overall oil markets remained well supported on the back of tightening supply and strong global demand. The […]