Stocks retreat after rally with jobs data eyed, yields climb

Stocks retreat after rally with jobs data eyed, yields climb

[1/3]Traders gather at the post that trades Alaska Airlines stock on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Major US averages fall Dollar rises Gold retreats after hitting record high Oil settles down more than 1% NEW YORK, Dec …

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Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Residents hear sound of tank fire in southern city of Khan Younis, fear fresh Israeli ground assault U.S. destroyer downs drones as three commercial ships attacked in Red Sea-Pentagon Iran-backed Houthi movement claims attacks on two Israeli ships Many Khan Younis residents say they are packing to leave, but no safe spaces left …

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Treasury yields fall on data, rate cut expectations; dollar gains

Treasury yields fall on data, rate cut expectations; dollar gains

NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Treasury yields fell on Wednesday while the dollar gained and MSCI’s global stock index barely rose as U.S. Federal Reserve officials provided mixed messages on monetary policy while third-quarter data provided encouraging signs for the economy. In U.S. equities, the S&P 500 edged lower and Nasdaq dipped while the …

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New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle ‘hazardous’ smog

New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle ‘hazardous’ smog

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 (Reuters) – New Delhi plans for the first time to make rain to try improve air quality in the city, which is the world’s most polluted capital and has been gripped by smog for a week. The city has already shut all schools, stopped construction activities, and said it will impose …

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WeWork shares sink to record low on reports bankruptcy filing imminent

WeWork shares sink to record low on reports bankruptcy filing imminent

A sign marks a WeWork location in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 14, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 1 (Reuters) – WeWork (WE.N) shares tanked nearly 50% to a record low on Wednesday following media reports that the flexible workspace provider was planning to file for bankruptcy as early as next week. The New …

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US Congress averts government shutdown, passing stopgap bill

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing stopgap bill

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress passed a stopgap funding bill late on Saturday with overwhelming Democratic support after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy backed down from an earlier demand by his party’s hardliners for a partisan bill. The Democratic-majority Senate voted 88-9 to pass the measure to avoid the federal government’s fourth …

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Instacart shares end up 12% on debut after initial pop

Instacart shares end up 12% on debut after initial pop

Instacart employee Eric Cohn, 34, navigates a Safeway grocery store while preparing a delivery order while wearing a respirator mask to help protect himself and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 19 (Reuters) – Instacart’s shares (CART.O) ended up …

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African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

[1/2]A military vehicle passes by people celebrating after military officers announced they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term, in Port Gentil, Gabon August 30, 2023 in this still image obtained from social media video. Gaetan M-Antchouwet Acquire Licensing Rights Read more Gabon officers announced …

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Junta names General Brice Oligui Nguema as leader From house arrest, Bongo appeals for support France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming …

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