Feb 24, 2023
U.S. to impose 200% tariff on aluminum from Russia -White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will impose a 200% tariff on aluminum and derivatives produced in Russia from March 10, the White House said on Friday, effectively a ban as it announced sanctions on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of…

Feb 20, 2023
Meta to test monthly subscription service priced at $11.99

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators…

Feb 16, 2023
Wall Street ends down sharply as data fuels rate-hike worries

By Johann M Cherian and Noel Randewich (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday after unexpectedly strong inflation data and a drop in weekly jobless claims added to fears that the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep raising interest…

Feb 14, 2023
Biden pledges to not let America default on its debt

By Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden challenged Republicans on Tuesday to release a budget proposal and let Americans decide whether they want to stay the course with his economic vision or pursue policies that…

Feb 14, 2023
Mystery aerial objects may have benign purpose-White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. intelligence community is considering the possibility that three mysterious unidentified objects shot down by U.S. fighter jets were tied to a commercial or otherwise benign purpose, the White House said on Tuesday. John Kirby, the White…

Feb 13, 2023
Wall Street ends sharply higher as investors eye inflation data

(Updates following end of session with price moves) By Noel Randewich (Reuters) - Wall Street closed sharply higher on Monday as investors awaited inflation data likely to hint at the path of the Federal Reserve's future interest rate hikes, while…