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Federal Reserve finalizes lower dividend for member banks

The U.S. Federal Reserve finalized a reduction of its dividend payments on Wednesday, carrying out a measure Congress passed last year to help pay for the country's roads and bridges. The transportation bill approved in December lowered the rate for dividends the Federal Reserve pays its member banks.

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As Trump disses TPP, China says to ‘play role’ in Asia-Pacific integration

China will “play its role” in promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he would kill an ambitious regional trade pact. Trump's statement appeared to open the way for China to assume the United States' leadership mantle on trade and diplomacy in Asia.

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Exclusive: Microsoft set to win EU approval for LinkedIn buy – sources

Microsoft is set to gain EU approval for its $26 billion buy of professional social network LinkedIn with tweaks to concessions aimed at addressing competition concerns, three people close to the matter said on Wednesday. Microsoft last week told the European Commission that it would still allow LinkedIn's rivals access to

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