The numbers: Business activity in New York State increased in July for the first time since the pandemic began in March, according to the New York Fed Empire State Manufacturing Survey released on Wednesday. The Empire State Trading Conditions Index rose to 17.2 in July from 0.2 negative in the …
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“ “I think we have a second tranche and that is very reminiscent of what happened in the 1930s, where people appreciate the depth of this recession and the disruption and how long it will take to recover.” “ That’s A. Gary Shilling, a longtime economist and president of A. …
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US stock index futures rose sharply early Monday to begin the first full week of trading in July, with investors linking at least part of the uptrend emanating from Wall Street to a powerful rebound in China. However, Monday’s optimism in the market contrasts with a continued rise in coronavirus …
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government unveiled a modified debt restructuring proposal on Sunday and set a deadline of August 4 for creditors to accept it, adding some key sweeteners as it appears to calm recent tensions with the bondholders and come to an agreement. FILE PHOTO: The President of …
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba / TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian energy companies have about Cdn $ 6 billion ($ 4.42 billion) in refinancing needs this year, the Bank of Canada says. FILE PHOTO: Oil pipeline warning signs are seen on a fence in “Refinery Row” outside of the facilities managed by Enbridge, Kinder …
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