BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia increased 15% in June from a year ago, as refineries ordered record volumes of fuel in March and April when oil prices fell, solidifying the position of the kingdom as the main supplier of oil to China. FILE PHOTO: An …
Read More »Congressional unemployment settlement won’t stop second layoff crisis
People wait in line as SF-Marin Food Bank delivers 1,600 bags of food in San Francisco on April 20, 2020. Work permits and layoffs created by coronavirus shelter orders are leading thousands of people to seek assistance. food. San Francisco Chronicle | Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images With brief federal …
Read More »China’s soybean imports from Brazil hit record in June
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s soybean imports in June from top supplier Brazil soared to a record high, according to customs data released Sunday, fueled by rising demand for soybeans as China’s herd of pigs recovers after fatal outbreaks of African swine fever. FILE PHOTO: Imported soybeans are transported to a …
Read More »Mnuchin: virus aid package coming soon, $ 1,200 checks for August
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Republicans are ready to launch the next COVID-19 aid package on Monday By LISA MASCARO AP Correspondent for Congress July 26, 2020 12:29 am 4 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were …
Read More »New York’s elected leaders have not begun to face its economic and fiscal horrors.
The city is going through really tough times, last week’s reports make it clear, and the pain may be worse thanks to continued denial by Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council. In a sobering 67-page document, the Association for the City of New York warns that restarting the …
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