European stocks fell on Wednesday, with earnings news surging due to investor concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in the region and stimulus progress in the US, and Wall Street equity futures also slipped into the red. In favor of the third straight losing session, Stokesx Europe 600 …
Read More »U.S. Beyond the deadline for stock futures stimulus negotiations
American stock futures, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reached an agreement on a cost package for Congress to support American homes and industries through the epidemic before Tuesday’s deadline. Securities linked to the S&P 500 rose 0.6%, indicating that US stocks will rise after the opening bell. The broad market index …
Read More »The mix will be cut in the presidential debate on Thursday to allow 2-minute answers
President Donald Trump is speaking during the president’s first debate against Joe Biden on September 29. Getty Images WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and Democrat J B Biden will cut off their microphones in Thursday’s debate, while their rivals respond with their initial two minutes on each topic of discussion. …
Read More »Nigerian protesters shut down Africa’s largest city, protest standoff with government
Lagos, Nigeria Police On Monday thousands of protesters settled in Africa’s largest city, staged the largest demonstration in a two-week campaign against police brutality and extended a standoff with the government that has promised to restore order. Groups of placard-waving protesters blocked major roads leading to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital …
Read More »Stock-market bulls count on consumer strength – should they?
The Bulls assure the American consumer – and the stock market – will hold a fine, even if politicians fail to allow a second round of financial stimulus before next month’s election. Some economists, however, are skeptical about how much electricity consumers will be able to buy after the accepted …
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