Wall Street ended sharply lower on fears of bank contagion
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ECB watchdog sees no contagion of Europe after US and Swiss bank rescues
March 17 (Reuters) – European Central Bank regulators see no contagion for eurozone banks from the recent turmoil, a source said Friday, after US lenders …
Concerns about Indo-Pacific friction ‘alarming’, US admiral says
SINGAPORE, March 16 (Reuters) – The current friction in the Indo-Pacific is alarming and “a trend in the wrong direction”, but the US presence was …
High-ranking US envoy travels to Honduras because of ties with China
TEGUCIGALPA, March 16 (Reuters) – A senior envoy from President Joe Biden will travel to Panama and Honduras this month, the US State Department said …
The US banking system is healthy, but not all deposits are guaranteed, says Yellen
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – The US banking system remains sound and Americans can be confident that their deposits are safe, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …
Debt and investment drive Honduran change of allegiance to China
TEGUCIGALPA, March 15 (Reuters) – Desire for new investment and reduced debt have prompted Honduras to establish formal ties with Beijing at Taiwan’s expense, the …
Farmer’s protest party achieves a large election victory and wakes up the Senate
AMSTERDAM, March 15 (Reuters) – A farmers’ protest party shook up the political landscape in the Netherlands on Wednesday and emerged as the big winner …
Brazilian researchers find ‘terrifying’ plastic stones on remote island
TRINDADE ISLAND, Brazil, March 15 (Reuters) – The geology of Brazil’s volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks made …
Charles Schwab’s CEO says the company is liquid and not seeking capital or deals
NEW YORK, March 14 (Reuters) – Charles Schwab (SCHW.N) has enough liquidity, the bank and brokerage’s CEO said Tuesday, to allay concerns about a “doomsday” …
The president of Honduras says the government should seek official relations with China
Honduras seeks official ties with China Move risks further narrowing Taiwan’s pool of allies Besides Honduras, Taipei has formal ties with only 13 countries The …