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Asian markets drop ahead of Fed decision, oil prices push on
Asian stocks sank Tuesday following sedate performance on Wall Street as investors keep their powder dry ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week. "As always, the Federal Reserve's (policy) meeting... is expected to set the tone for global markets," said SPI Asset Management's Stephen Innes.
White House push to fight impeachment 'lies' raises eyebrows
The White House is on an offensive to discredit the Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, directing the media to call out "disinformation" in unusual messaging that observers warn could backfire.
US jobs market solid but Fed risks pushing too far
The US labor market is remarkably solid despite aggressive interest rate hikes to fight inflation and a recent rise in unemployment, but analysts warn that the central bank risks pushing too far.
US auto workers leave room to accelerate strike as talks continue
Uncertainty will be the most powerful weapon wielded by US auto workers, industry watchers said as the first ever simultaneous strike by Detroit's "Big Three" looks set for the long haul. UAW President Shawn Fain is clearly geared up for the long haul.
Taylor Swift, Beyonce reporting jobs trigger controversy
It's rare for a news outlet to dedicate a reporter to one personality, but the publication USA Today has decided Taylor Swift and Beyonce are phenomena requiring their own beats. There are so few things that everybody really kind of knows whether they're fans or not, and Beyonce and Taylor Swift are some of the very rare ones."
Israeli PM Netanyahu urges Musk to fight anti-Semitism
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged Elon Musk to fight anti-Semitism on his X platform as he sat down with the tech tycoon to discuss artificial intelligence. "I respect that because it's foundational to democracies, but I also know your opposition to anti-Semitism..." the prime minister said.
UK govt promises payouts in Post Office IT scandal
The UK government on Monday announced that every postmaster convicted because of a flawed IT system will be offered hundreds of thousands of pounds (dollars) in compensation. Eighty-six postmasters have so far seen their convictions overturned and £21 million ($26 million) has been paid in compensation.
Top US official applauds Nigerian economic reforms
A senior US official on Monday applauded tough reforms taken by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since coming to office in May, saying they provided an opportunity for Africa's largest economy. Adeyemo, the highest-ranking Nigerian-American official, was also due to meet US companies in Nigeria and tour a tech incubator in Lagos for startups.
The US sanctions squeezing Iran leaders, oil and trade
Iran is one of the world's most sanctioned countries, with the United States deploying a punishing arsenal of measures against the Islamic republic since the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-81.
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