Tag: Financial markets
Syria devalues its local currency against the U.S. dollar
BEIRUT — Syria devalued the official price of its local currency on Thursday two days after the central bank governor was sacked, state media...
A year after stocks soared, CEOs must show it was warranted
NEW YORK — It's time to show the receipts, CEOs.
For...
US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms
<p>BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions...
Turkish central bank maintains key rate unchanged at 19%
<p>ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s central bank on Thursday kept a key interest rate unchanged at 19%, in its first rate decision since the surprise...
Syria devalues its local currency against the U.S. dollar
<p>BEIRUT — Syria devalued the official price of its local currency on Thursday two days after the central bank governor was sacked, state media...
US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions...
US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
<p>BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions...
Senate OKs tough former regulator as market watchdog chief
<p>WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s choice of Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling an emphasis on...
US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions...
Senate OKs tough former regulator as market watchdog chief
WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s choice of Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling an emphasis on...