Tag: Economy
Union Pacific profit down 9% but economy will grow in 2021
<p>OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit declined 9% as the railroad delivered less freight and its revenue fell, but it said the economy...
Supreme Court cuts back FTC power to seek ill-gotten gains
<p>WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday cut back the Federal Trade Commission's authority to recover ill-gotten gains, overturning a nearly $1.3 billion...
A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum
<p>The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
US average mortgage rates under 3% for first time since Feb.
<p>McLEAN, Va. — Mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, dipping below 3% for the first time in two months. </p>
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Pope meets with Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges end of crises
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met Thursday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and urged all of Lebanon's political leaders to “urgently commit themselves...
Bank of England reveals lobbying efforts of ex-PM Cameron
<p>LONDON — The Bank of England published on Thursday a series of communications showing Britain's former prime minister, David Cameron making repeated efforts for...
Union Pacific profit down 9% but economy will grow in 2021
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's first-quarter profit declined 9% as the railroad delivered less freight and its revenue fell, but it said the economy...
Legalization bids boost outlook for US cannabis industry
<p>LOS ANGELES — Uncle Sam gave marijuana lovers more reason to celebrate this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of...
Supreme Court cuts back FTC power to seek ill-gotten gains
WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday cut back the Federal Trade Commission's authority to recover ill-gotten gains, overturning a nearly $1.3 billion...