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Biden launches audacious middle class spending package in speech to Congress
AFP, Published on 29/04/2021
» WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will unveil a nearly $2 trillion spending plan to boost the middle class Wednesday as the highlight of a sunny, yet audacious speech to Congress, signaling the Democrat's bid to reshape America.
Canada to roll out big spending in pandemic recovery budget
AFP, Published on 19/04/2021
» OTTAWA - Canada is expected to channel funds into childcare, wage subsidies and other pandemic recovery measures as the government presents its new budget Monday ahead of possible snap elections.
Amazon warehouse workers unionisation vote to move ahead
AFP, Published on 06/02/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon workers at a large US distribution center will begin voting Monday on whether to unionize after labor regulators rejected a request by the e-commerce giant to delay the process.
Wall Street 'predators' make allies of political foes
AFP, Published on 02/02/2021
» NEW YORK: Recent stock market mayhem has done what appeals to rise above self-interest could not -- gotten US politicians of all stripes to agree.
Biden to unveil $1.9tn economic plan as US recovery buckles
AFP, Published on 15/01/2021
» WASHINGTON: President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a plan Thursday to inject US$1.9 trillion into the US economy as evidence mounts that the recovery from the sharp downturn caused by Covid-19 is flagging.
Most Asia markets, dollar rise as Biden pledges huge stimulus
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» Asian markets mostly rose with the dollar Monday following another record performance on Wall Street as investors cheered the prospect of a further massive stimulus for the US economy, with President-elect Joe Biden calling for a spending spree in the trillions of dollars.
Hopes for recovery help Asian markets start new year with a pop
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» HONG KONG: Optimism about the economic outlook in 2021 helped Asian investors kick off the new year Monday on a positive note, as hopes surrounding the rollout of coronavirus vaccines offset a frightening surge in infections.
EU leaders save landmark budget as Brexit looms
AFP, Published on 11/12/2020
» BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Thursday resolved a bitter dispute with Poland and Hungary and salvaged the bloc's landmark post-coronavirus recovery plan, as the threat of an imminent no-deal Brexit loomed large.
Mexico braces for close trade scrutiny from Biden
AFP, Published on 30/11/2020
» MEXICO CITY - After years of fiery rhetoric from outgoing President Donald Trump, Mexico is bracing for more discreet but steadfast pressure from Joe Biden's administration to fulfill its trade obligations to the letter, analysts say.
Tesla's stock market value accelerates past $500 billion
AFP, Published on 25/11/2020
» NEW YORK - Tesla's market value soared to more than $500 billion Tuesday ahead of its listing on the S&P 500, with its stock finishing up 6.4 percent or by nearly $32 billion in 24 hours.