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The Fed, US-China trade war, currencies
Stocks in Asia are set to edge higher at the open on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled overnight that it would not raise interest rates in 2020. Futures pointed to a higher open Read more…
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With Netanyahu’s fate in question, Israel poised for new election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the swearing-in ceremony of the 22nd Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem October 3, 2019. Ronen Zvulun | Reuters Israel headed on Wednesday toward a third national election in Read more…
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‘We’ll eliminate Liverpool!’ – Real Madrid boss Zidane jokes ahead of Champions League draw
The Frenchman aimed a light-hearted jibe in the defending champions’ direction and conceded Luka Jovic needs more playing time. Zinedine Zidane joked his Real Madrid side would have no issues beating last season’s winners Liverpool in Read more…
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The Fed left interest rates unchanged — five experts on what to watch
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday at its December meeting, just as markets expected. Stocks did get a pop, though, after the central bank indicated slim chances of a rate change in 2020. Read more…
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Messi: Barcelona must ‘start from scratch’ after previous Champions League pain
The Argentine ace wants Barcelona to learn their lesson from tough exits in last two seasons after qualifying from tricky group Lionel Messi acknowledges Barcelona are still smarting from the manner of their past two Read more…
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Ex-Credit Suisse exec says she was fired and harassed when she wouldn’t bend accounting rules
A former high-level Credit Suisse executive said she was terminated after refusing to mislead auditors scrutinizing a joint venture between the bank and the big-data firm Palantir Technologies, according to filings in a federal administrative Read more…
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Family Plays Death Metal Cover of Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star’ on TV
Extreme metal occasionally makes its way onto reality television shows centered around musical competition, but Nickelodeon is among the least likely places we expected to see it. One family gave viewers a dose of brutality, performing a Read more…
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Millennials are buying homes — ‘spending is just beginning’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday said the wait is over as millennials are now buying homes in larger numbers, pointing to luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers’ earnings report for signs of proof. “After a decade of Read more…
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Trump-Powell feud will reemerge despite lower rates: Former Fed official
The feud between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is likely to continue despite the central bank cutting interest rates three times this year, a former official told CNBC on Wednesday. That’s because Read more…