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Turkey bans cryptocurrency payments, saying risks are too great
The Turkish central bank banned the use of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment from April 30, saying the level of anonymity behind the digital tokens brings the risk of “non-recoverable” losses.
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Larry Fink says he's concerned about the future of New York City
Wall Street is thriving with its employees working remotely -- and that should worry New York’s policy makers, according to BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink.
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Biden imposes sanctions on Russia, restricts buying new debt
The Biden administration imposed a series of new sanctions on Russia, including restrictions on buying new sovereign debt, in retaliation for alleged misconduct related to the SolarWinds hack and efforts to disrupt the U.S. election.
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4:53Memories of Madoff, the Ponzi schemer who shook Wall Street
For the investing world, the death of Bernie Madoff has been a reminder of Wall Street’s dark underbelly.
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4:53Bernard Madoff, mastermind of giant Ponzi scheme, dies at 82
Bernard Madoff, the Manhattan investment adviser who promised stellar returns to his A-list clients and instead defrauded them of more than US$19 billion in history’s largest Ponzi scheme, has died. He was 82.
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13:38EU lays out US$1 trillion debt plan to challenge treasuries
The European Union is set to lay out its blueprint to raise nearly US$1 trillion of debt over five years as it seeks to fund its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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4:23J&J delays European rollout of COVID-19 vaccine after rare clots
Johnson & Johnson said it’s delaying the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccine in Europe after U.S. regulators paused immunizations with the shot pending a review of rare blood clots.
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6:19Consumer prices in U.S. advance by most in nearly nine years
U.S. consumer prices climbed in March by the most in nearly nine years as the end of pandemic lockdowns triggered a rebound in travel and commuting that pushed up the cost of gasoline, car rentals and hotel stays.
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8:00The future of skiing is digital, Vail CEO says
It’s also more diverse, more sustainable, and more accessible to all.
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European Investment Bank poised to deploy blockchain for bond sale
The European Investment Bank plans to harness the power of blockchain to sell bonds, potentially boosting use of the digital-ledger technology as a tool for the region’s debt market.
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Jack Ma's fortune jumps $2.3B after record Alibaba fine
China just slapped a record antitrust fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. The company thanked the government and investors breathed a sigh of relief.
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10:01Low efficacy of Chinese shots sows concern on global rollout
Concern is mounting that China’s Covid-19 vaccines are less effective at quelling the disease, raising questions about nations from Brazil to Hungary that are depending on the shots and the country’s own mammoth inoculation drive.
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12:05Business sentiment jumps to third-highest level ever in Canada
Business sentiment rose to near record levels at the start of 2021 on an improving outlook for both domestic and foreign demand, according to the Bank of Canada.
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Huawei to invest US$1B on car tech it says surpasses Tesla
Huawei Technologies Co. will invest US$1 billion on researching self-driving and electric-car technologies, accelerating plans to compete with Tesla Inc. and Xiaomi Corp. in the world’s biggest vehicle arena.
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5:42U.S. producer prices increased by more than forecast in March
U.S. producer prices accelerated in March, exceeding expectations and suggesting underlying inflationary pressures continue to build across the nation’s economy.
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7:02The world's wealthiest countries are getting vaccinated 25 times faster
Economies with the highest incomes have 40 per cent of the world’s vaccinations, but just 11 per cent of the global population
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Beyond Burgers: China plant-based protein market growing up
China is driving growth in Asia’s plant-based protein market as health-conscious consumers embrace an array of new products, according to Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., one of the world’s biggest agricultural traders.
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8:58U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rose to 744,000 last week
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance unexpectedly rose last week for the second consecutive week.
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Global minimum tax momentum gains as G-20 sees mid-year deal
The drive to overhaul global taxes for companies gathered more steam on Wednesday after Group of 20 finance chiefs, encouraged by new U.S. proposals, pledged to reach a consensus on new rules by mid-year.
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7:32Carnival cruise bookings surge even with fleet sidelined
Carnival Corp.’s bookings are accelerating, reflecting pent-up demand for cruising even as the industry remains essentially on hold.
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3:53Olympics boycott risks becoming the next big U.S.-China battle
Over the past month, diplomats in Beijing have been talking more about the pros and cons of boycotting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing -- particularly as leading global brands came under attack for statements on human rights abuses in the far west region of Xinjiang.
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3:13Yellen backs aligning U.S. portfolios with climate goals
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday outlined her department’s plans on fighting climate change with remarks that are likely to ramp up a dispute with Republican lawmakers over the appropriate use of financial regulation on that front.
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9:47France heads into four-week lockdown as virus spirals in Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a nationwide four-week lockdown, shutting down schools and business, in the latest sign that Europe is yet again losing control of the pandemic.
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Biden to let Trump's H1-B visa ban expire in win for tech firms
President Joe Biden plans to allow a pandemic-related ban on visas for certain temporary workers, enacted by former President Donald Trump, to expire Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
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2:22Meng case 'unprecedented' as extradition request violates international law: defence
A lawyer for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou says the case before a British Columbia Supreme Court judge is "unprecedented" in that the extradition request from the United States violates international law.
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7:34U.S. consumer confidence surges to one-year high on job optimism
U.S. consumer confidence rose in March to a one-year high as Americans grew more upbeat about the economy and labor market, a sign that household spending may pick up more broadly in the coming months.
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2:37Suez Canal blockage could lead to delays, higher shipping prices: experts
The blockage in the Suez Canal will put upward pressure on global shipping prices but will have a marginal effect on Canadian consumers, aside from potential delays for shipments of certain items, experts say.
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Deliveroo shaves US$1.3B off value as investors revolt
Food-delivery startup Deliveroo Holdings Plc cut the upper valuation target in its London initial public offering by about 950 million pounds (US$1.3 billion), after some institutional investors balked at the company’s treatment of riders.
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7:51Credit Suisse, Nomura slump as banks tally Archegos damage
Nomura Holdings Inc. and Credit Suisse Group AG both plunged more than 15 per cent after saying they may face “significant” losses, as some of the world’s biggest banks tally their exposure to wrong-way bets by Archegos Capital Management.
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Mass live concert offers a glimpse of music in post-pandemic era
As the musicians stroke the first chords on their electric guitars, the singer takes the stage, grabs the microphone and cries: “All the weirdos were there at the concert, of the great mind reader from Dublin.”
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8:56Consumer sentiment in U.S. continued climbing in late March
U.S. consumer sentiment continued to improve in late March to a one-year high as more Americans got coronavirus vaccinations and business restrictions eased in many states.
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6:59U.S. household spending fell in February as stimulus boost waned
U.S. household spending declined in February and incomes fell as the initial boost from stimulus checks at the start of the year faded.
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Smoking may disappear within a generation, analysts predict
In 10 to 20 years there could be no smokers left in many markets, according to analysts at Jefferies.
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8:12Xi’s red line on China human rights makes companies pick sides
For years China has sought to draw moral equivalence with the West over human rights, insisting that other countries have no standing to criticize its policies. Now Beijing is making companies pay if they disagree.
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2:42Oil advances with broader markets while Suez impact limited
Oil gains accelerated in tandem with a broader market rally, continuing a pattern this week of prices gyrating around US$60 a barrel.
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Tesla ordered to rehire worker, make Musk delete tweet
Tesla Inc. repeatedly violated U.S. labor law, including by firing a union activist, and must make Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk delete a threatening tweet from his account, the National Labor Relations Board ruled Thursday.
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5:30Your instant coffee may soon be at risk from Suez blockage
The crisis in the Suez Canal could soon hit your instant coffee.
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6:23Biden promises a new ‘paradigm’ in economic program next week
President Joe Biden said he will unveil his long-term economic rejuvenation plan next week, promising a new “paradigm” for the middle class and a major ramp-up in investment and infrastructure spending that will strengthen the U.S. position against China.
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8:21U.S. revises 4th quarter GDP up slightly to 4.3%
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 4.3 per cent in the final three months of 2020, slightly faster than previously estimated, as recovery expectations for 2021 rise along with vaccinations and the provision of nearly US$2 trillion in additional government support.
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7:28U.S. mortgage rates hit highest level in more than 9 months
U.S. mortgage rates jumped for the sixth straight week, climbing to the highest level in more than nine months.