Dollar hits two-year high after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets – Financial Times
Stay informed with free updates Just sign up for currency myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox. The dollar hit a two-year high against major currencies on Monday, as strong U.S. jobs data late last week prompted traders to back off expectations for further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The pound was […]
Some Canadian Premiers Call For ‘Robust’ Response To Trump’s Tariff Threats
Some Canadian prime ministers are calling on the government to respond forcefully to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats, Canada's finance minister said on Wednesday, according to Reuters. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the prime minister and other government ministers on Wednesday to discuss President Trump's pledge to impose tariffs on imports from Canada […]
NJ gov says feds have authority to shoot down drones, ‘wouldn’t be opposed’ to them playing ‘more robust role’
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the federal government has the authority to shoot down a mysterious drone spotted flying over his state and will play a “stronger role” in the issue. “I have no intention of opposing it,” he said. Murphy made the remarks in an interview with WNYC as the public and lawmakers […]
Elise Stefanik Builds Robust Support for U.N. Ambassador Confirmation
Senate confirmation of United Nations ambassador candidate Elise Stefanik appears almost certain. Stefanik has quietly resumed “courtesy visits” in recent days with key senators who will vote on her nomination to head the U.S. mission to the United Nations. Positive meetings between Cabinet nominees and senators are essential to the Senate confirmation process. Stefanik also […]
Sausages, beans, soups – Nigel Slater’s robust autumn recipes | Autumn food and drink
TThe change of seasons calls for more robust dishes. It comes with bags of golden-skinned onions, woody-stemmed herbs, and root vegetables. Fat carrots and mushrooms, beans and sticky rice, and a rich soup. This year, the seasons changed quite quickly. One minute it's all melons and tomatoes, the next I'm hunting around for a cast […]
AmEx profit beats estimate on robust customer spending – Yahoo Finance
(Reuters) – American Express on Friday reported third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations. This benefited from disciplined expense management that cushioned the blow from lower commissions earned from merchants. The company's stock has risen about 53% since the beginning of the year, but was down 3.8% before the opening bell. While U.S. consumer strength […]
German Central Bank: Mergers Must Yield ‘Robust’ Competition – PYMNTS.com
The head of Germany's central bank hopes that bank mergers will create stronger, more competitive financial institutions. “We need strong, robust banks to enable businesses to tackle and finance the challenges of the future.” German Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel He said during his speech Commerzbank Events in Frankfurt Wednesday (September 18th). “In the event of […]
Dems Offer ‘Far More Robust’ Immigration Plan Than GOP
The Jesuits’ flagship publication in the United States conducted a detailed comparison of Republican and Democratic policies on immigration and concluded that the Democratic solution was far superior to the Republican one. “Overall, the Democratic immigration agenda is much stronger and recognizes the many nuances of our immigration system,” JD Long Garcia said Aug. 21. […]
Pound Sterling surges on robust expansion in UK flash PMI – FXStreet
The pound continues to trend higher against the US dollar following strong UK flash PMI data for August. The UK’s composite PMI expanded at a strong pace to 53.4. The main event this week will be speeches from Chairman Powell and Chairman Bailey in Jackson Hole. The British Pound (GBP) surged to nearly 1.3130 against […]
J.D. Vance Advocates for Robust U.S. Support of Israel in Line with America First Policy
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, who was selected Monday as former President Donald Trump’s running mate, stressed the importance of U.S. support for Israel within the framework of his America First foreign policy, highlighting its moral, religious and strategic rationale while also criticizing decades of U.S. foreign policy. Speaking at the Quincy Institute in May, Vance […]