Category: officials
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Russian and European Officials See US Interest in Gazprom Ties
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Bread path links PMN Business Russian and European officials say that the United States explores ways to work with the Gazprom PJSC giant in global projects, a step towards counterfeiting close relations with the Kremlin while trying to mediate a peace agreement on Ukraine. The author of the article: Bloomberg…
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NFL officials spotting the football isn’t going away despite several technological advances
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Bread path links PMN PMN Business The author of the article: Associated Press Rob in Mane It was published on January 31, 2025 • Read 2 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content The US Football…
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California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Janie Haas Posted on January 18, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Pedestrians help a firefighter extend a…
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What did a few, some, several, many, etc Fed officials agree on in the Fed minutes
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1. A little A few respondents noted that companies remained reluctant to lay off workers after having difficulty obtaining employees earlier in the post-pandemic period. A few participants also added that a 25 basis point move could indicate a more predictable path to policy normalization. A few participants noted that…
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India’s officials probe crypto exchange WazirX over $235m hack: report
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Officials from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and other agencies are investigating WazirX over a $235 million cryptocurrency hack, as the exchange investigates possible insider involvement. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is collaborating with government agencies, including the Financial Intelligence Unit, to address the aftermath of the cyberattack that led to the…
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India’s officials probe crypto exchange WazirX over $235m hack: report
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Officials from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and other agencies are investigating WazirX over a $235 million cryptocurrency hack, as the exchange investigates possible insider involvement. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is collaborating with government agencies, including the Financial Intelligence Unit, to address the aftermath of the cyberattack that led to the…
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Dollar stabilizes after sharp rebound; Fed officials in focus By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The US dollar fell on Thursday, holding on after a sharp rebound overnight ahead of more speeches from key policymakers at the Federal Reserve. At 04:40 EDT (08:40 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, fell 0.1% to 100.565, after…
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Russian bomb injures at least 30 civilians in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, officials say By Reuters
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KIEV (Reuters) – At least 30 people, including three children, were injured when a Russian guided bomb hit a high-rise apartment building in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram: “Rescue operations in Kharkiv continue. Russian airstrike. An ordinary multi-storey residential building was damaged.…
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White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision, Washington Post reports By Reuters
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(Reuters) – White House officials have signaled a delay in making a decision on Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp.’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, the Washington Post reported on Friday. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, Nippon and U.S. Steel declined to comment. The White House did not immediately…
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Top tech, U.S. officials to discuss powering AI -CNN By Reuters
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Executives from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic will meet with top U.S. officials at the White House on Thursday to discuss the energy and infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence, CNN reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google CEO Ruth Porat, Anthropic…
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Top Iranian officials: Gaza ceasefire would avert reprisals – report
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Only a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas would prevent them from responding to Israel, three senior Iranian officials told Reuters. Only a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will prevent them from retaliating against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, three senior Iranian…
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Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests, officials say By Reuters
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DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s chief justice and central bank governor have resigned, officials said on Saturday, as student protests that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee widen to target more officials appointed under her rule. A justice ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Supreme Court Chief Justice…
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Oil falls by more than $1/bbl as Israel officials seek to avoid broader Middle East war By Reuters
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Written by Leila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Monday after Israeli officials said they wanted to avoid dragging the Middle East into all-out war while responding to a deadly rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights over the weekend. U.S. crude…
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Israeli officials say they seek to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation By Reuters
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Written by Mayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Israel wants to hurt Hezbollah but does not want to drag the Middle East into all-out war, two Israeli officials said on Monday, as Lebanon braced for a response after a rocket attack killed 12 children and teenagers in the…
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Timiraos: Fed cut unlikely on Wednesday but officials wary of waiting too long
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The Wall Street Journal’s Fed watcher Nick Timeraos released his latest interest rate forecasts, and he didn’t include any sort of leak about a potential rate cut. Instead, Timeraos confirmed that the Fed will be preparing to cut rates in September without making a prior commitment. That’s a consensus view…
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Japanese officials quiet on forex as yen sharply rebounds By Reuters
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Written by Makiko Yamazaki RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and top currency diplomat Masato Kanda declined to comment on foreign exchange rates on Wednesday as the yen rose to its highest level against the dollar in more than two months. Asked about the yen’s recent…
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Japan’s Kanda says officials need to respond if speculators cause excessive FX moves, Kyodo reports By Reuters
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Written by Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday he would have to respond if speculators caused excessive moves in the currency market and there was no limit to the number of times authorities could intervene, Kyodo News reported. “I have no choice…
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‘Several’ Fed officials want more rate hikes if inflation persists, minutes show By Investing.com
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The Federal Open Market Committee released the minutes of its latest meeting, which highlighted that the vast majority of participants said that U.S. economic growth is gradually slowing. “The vast majority of participants considered that growth in economic activity appears to be gradually slowing, and most participants indicated that they…
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Dollar edges higher ahead of retail sales, speeches by Fed officials By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The US dollar rose on Tuesday ahead of key retail sales data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials, as traders looked for clues to better gauge the timing and pace of interest rate cuts. At 04:20 EDT (08:20 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a…
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LEAKED: Biden Admin to Attend Bitcoin Roundtable With Key Congressional Officials in DC
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US Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th Congressional District, is scheduled to host a roundtable on Bitcoin and blockchain in Washington, D.C., in early July, according to a private email sent by Khanna’s office, and seen by Bitcoin Magazine. Khanna’s office described the upcoming meeting as “the most important…