(Reuters) – China’s economy is “doing well”, but faces challenges such as default risks for certain firms due to “mismanagement”, the People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang said on […]
U.S. Senators call for 'full accountability' in World Bank data controversy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Democrat and Republican on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee have urged President Joe Biden to “ensure full accountability” over a World Bank data-rigging controversy […]
Canada's third-largest pension fund beefs ups plan to cut carbon emissions
CALGARY, Alberta/TORONTO (Reuters) – Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP), Canada’s third-largest pension fund, announced on Thursday new interim targets to cut the carbon emissions intensity of its portfolio as […]
Emily Oster, the Brown economist, is launching a new data hub on schools and the pandemic.
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, a lack of centralized, national data on schooling has made it difficult for parents, educators, policymakers and researchers to make decisions and analyze trends. On Wednesday, […]
U.S. banking regulator proposes removal of updated fair lending regulations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Wednesday proposed rescinding recently updated fair lending rules, as the agency begins work on drafting a new, […]
Welsh Carson-backed Clearwater Analytics files for U.S. IPO
(Reuters) -Clearwater Analytics, an investment management software company backed by buyout firm Welsh Carson, filed paperwork with U.S. regulators for an initial public offering (IPO) on Monday. The Boise, Idaho-based […]
U.S. climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Tokyo for talks on Tuesday with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and other officials on cooperation on carbon emissions and […]
U.S. climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions
TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Tokyo for talks on Tuesday with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and other officials on cooperation on carbon emissions and cutting […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq set for all-time closing highs as Powell sooths taper worries
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street advanced on Friday as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium calmed fears over the tapering timetable and sent […]
U.S. judge declines to stop J&J from splitting talc liabilities from main business
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge declined to stop Johnson & Johnson from taking steps to offload widespread Baby Powder liabilities from the rest of its business, preserving the option for […]