Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Stocks slide, dollar climbs as rate hike concern in focus
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell the most in two weeks on Monday as concern about rapid U.S. rate rises and slowing growth rattled investors, while the euro found support after...
Apr 24, 2022
Large fire at oil depot in Russia’s Bryansk, near Ukraine – agencies
(Reuters) - A large fire was reported early on Monday at an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Bryansk, Russian news agencies reported, citing the emergency services ministry. No further deta...
Apr 24, 2022
Child from missing Japanese tour boat declared dead, bringing toll to 11
TOKYO (Reuters) - Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a Japanese tour boat off the nation's northern coast, while the coast guard confirmed on Monday the death of a child found late ...
Apr 24, 2022
Capitals’ star Alex Ovechkin exits with upper-body injury
Washington Capitals star left wing Alex Ovechkin left Sunday night's home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with what the Capitals said was an upper-body injury. Ovechkin, who is fourth in the NHL ...
Apr 24, 2022
Nicaragua quits OAS over Ortega re-election criticism, says it is not a ‘colony’
MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaragua's government on Sunday said it had completed its withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS), which had criticized last year's re-election of President Dani...
Apr 24, 2022
Kansas guards Ochai Agbaji, Christian Braun declare for NBA draft
Kansas All-American Ochai Agbaji and fellow guard Christian Braun announced Sunday they are entering the NBA draft. Agbaji was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four after the Jayhawks defeat...
Apr 24, 2022
Oil prices extend losses as Shanghai lockdowns hit demand outlook
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices extended losses on Monday amid persistent worries that prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and potential U.S. rate hikes would dent global economic g...
Apr 24, 2022
Nissan shares fall 4% on report Renault exploring stake sale
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of Nissan Motor Co Ltd dropped 4% in early trade on Monday, following a report that its top shareholder Renault SA is exploring a potential stake sale. Bloomberg reported on F...
Apr 24, 2022
Euro inches up after Macron’s victory, gains against bruised sterling
By Alun John HONG KONG (Reuters) - The euro gained a fraction in early trade on Monday following French President Emmanuel Macron's comfortable Sunday defeat of far-right rival Marine Le Pen, the outc...
Apr 24, 2022
Australia, NZ show support for Ukraine at ANZAC Day commemorations
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Monday to honour military personnel on Anzac Day, after the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled or limited public gatherings...
Apr 24, 2022
