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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, signals fewer future hikes
By Jason Lange and Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and signaled it still planned to raise rates twice in 2016, though it said slower economic growth would crimp the pace of monetary policy tightening in future years. Only one Fed policymaker had done so when economic forecasts were last issued in March. A sharp slowdown... [Read more]
Exxon CEO back at Russia shindig after hiatus over Ukraine: sources
By Denis Pinchuk MOSCOW (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson is to attend a major investment forum in Russia this week, two industry sources said, ending a two year absence from the event that began when sanctions were imposed on Russia over the crisis Read more here: Exxon CEO back at Russia shindig after hiatus over Ukraine: sources Read More →
China’s yuan trade system to open branches in London, New York
China's state-owned currency marketplace said on Sunday it was preparing to open branches in London and New York as part of efforts to promote the yuan's global status. The China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), a subsidiary of China's central bank, said in a statement that by expanding its network offshore, it aims to serve more overseas institutions and become a “main... [Read more]
Exclusive: Redstone’s NAI talking to bankers about options for Paramount – sources
Sumner Redstone's National Amusements Inc is consulting investment bankers about strategic options for Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures, including a possible stake sale, sources familiar with the situation said on Friday. National Amusements, which controls 80 percent of the voting shares of Viacom, is also keen to extract more value from the film studio's real estate holdings in Los... [Read more]
Viacom CEO lawyers urge speedy trial, citing Redstone’s health
Viacom's Chief Executive Philippe Dauman, who is suing over his removal from Sumner Redstone's trust, on Monday said in a court filing that a judge should expedite the matter because the 93-year-old media mogul is in ill health and may soon not be able to provide needed evidence. A spokesman for Redstone… Original post: Viacom CEO lawyers urge speedy trial, citing Redstone’s... [Read more]
Fed’s Yellen sees rate hikes, mostly good economic picture
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday that interest rate hikes are likely on the way because “positive economic forces have outweighed the negative” for the United States, though last month's weak jobs report bears watching. “If incoming data are consistent with labor market conditions strengthening and inflation making progress toward our 2 percent objective, as... [Read more]
On southwestern fringe, China’s Silk Road ambitions face obstacles
By Brenda Goh and Simon Webb KUNMING, China/VIENTIANE (Reuters) – For the southwestern city of Kunming, China's plan to extend a high-speed rail link 3,000 km (1,875 miles) south to Singapore is already a boon: pristine expressways, a gleaming station and something of a real estate … View post: On southwestern fringe, China’s Silk Road ambitions face obstacles Read More →
Fed report points to slight rise in inflation, tight job market
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) – Inflation pressures grew slightly across most of the United States from April to mid-May, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a report that also pointed to rising labor costs for American companies. The Fed's Beige Book, a collection of anecdotal information from business contacts nationwide, found that labor markets appeared to be tightening... [Read more]
Redstone’s granddaughter says she backs Viacom’s directors
The independent directors have questioned Sumner Redstone's mental competence, and said they will legally contest any move by his purported representatives to remove them from Viacom's board. “I will soon be announcing legal steps to join with the Viacom directors in our common cause to liberate my grandfather from Shari's clutches and protect my fellow trust beneficiaries and... [Read more]
Japan’s Abe to delay sales tax hike until 2019: government source
By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to delay an increase in sales tax by two and a half years, a government official said on Sunday, as the economy sputters and Abe prepares for a national election. Abe told Finance Minister Taro Aso and the secretary general of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Sadakazu Tanigaki, on Saturday … Here is the... [Read more]