French vote could impact global markets for weeks
(CNBC) – With markets stalled out ahead of Sunday’s French vote, the postelection scenarios are as extreme as the candidates
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Kasikornbank warns global trade being shaken by Trump’s policies
THIS is turning out to be a very challenging and continuously turbulent year for the world due to risks arising
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World Bank: Trump could both give and take away
(CNBC) – The world economy is expected to expand 2.7 percent this year, recovering from a post-crisis low in 2016,
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Japan’s parliament approves casino bill
(South China Morning Post) – Japan’s parliament passed a bill legalizing casinos early this morning, paving the way for billions
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Higher rates in US next year could trigger problems for China
(CNBC) – Rising interest rates in the United States have an obvious effect on the world’s biggest economy — but
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Cuisinart food processors recalled after blades break off
(ABC News) – Cuisinart and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling about eight million food processor blades in America
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Obama signs $6.3 billion law for cancer research, drug treatment
(USA Today) Washington — US President Obama signed a $6.3 billion bill to fund drug treatment, a precision medicine initiative
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Venezuelans queue to change money as banknote is pulled
(BBC) – Venezuelans have been queuing at banks after they were given 72 hours to deposit or change 100-bolivar bills
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Boy who asked for last wish dies in Santa’s arms
(USA Today) Knoxville, Tenn. – Eric Schmitt-Matzen looks every bit the Santa Claus. His six-foot frame carries 310 pounds, leaving “just
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Rex Tillerson of Exxon Mobil likely to be Secretary of State: Sources
(CNBC) – Donald Trump is expected to nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, two sources close
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