UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that does not mention Moscow’s invasion, a U.S. official and a European diplomat said Sunday. But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution, and the…
US stock futures ticked upward Sunday night after a week that saw the major indexes slump, with the Dow logging its worst weekly performance since October, sparking fears of a pullback in response to record-high levels. Nasdaq (NQ=F) futures bounced back about 0.4%. S&P 500 (ES=F) futures made a similar upward move of 0.4%, and…
Capitol Hill Republicans are looking to scrap a pair of major consumer protection rules as they seek to roll back some of the Biden administration’s last-minute regulatory moves. Last week, GOP leaders took their first step toward nixing a $5 cap on bank overdraft fees, which had provoked furious opposition and a legal challenge from…
Hong Kong is a front-runner in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs (Peter PARKS) Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US President Donald Trump….
The Trump administration told Mexican officials that they should put their own duties on Chinese imports as part of their efforts to avoid tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was among US officials who conveyed that message at a meeting Thursday in Washington with…
(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs said on Friday a proposed 10% U.S. oil tariff could cost foreign producers $10 billion per year, as Canadian and Latin American heavy crudes remain reliant on U.S. refiners due to limited alternative buyers and processing capabilities. President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican crude and a…
Get The Facts: Examining claims President Trump made about Ukraine-Russia war Updated: 5:11 PM EST Feb 21, 2025 95 IN 101 DELAY FREE. WE’RE GETTING THE FACTS ON A RECENT COMMENT BY PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ABOUT THE WAR IN UKRAINE. WHILE ANSWERING REPORTERS QUESTIONS ABOUT U.S. AND RUSSIA REPRESENTATIVES MEETING IN SAUDI ARABIA WITHOUT ANYBODY…
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures were largely flat on Friday after declining in the previous session when investors fretted over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. All three indexes clocked declines in the last session also after a downbeat forecast from retail giant Walmart. Walmart edged 0.4% higher…
US stock futures barely moved after the major indexes slumped following a weak earnings outlook from retail giant Walmart (WMT) during market hours. Futures attached to the major gauges of the S&P 500 (ES=F), Nasdaq (NQ=F), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) all hovered around the baseline. CME – Delayed Quote • USD As of…
US future markets slumped after the S&P 500 (^GSPC) reached a record high for the second day in a row, and investors digested the latest sign the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates anytime soon. Futures attached to the S&P 500 (ES=F), Nasdaq (NQ=F), and Dow Jones (YM=F) drifted 0.1% down. CME – Delayed…