Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Swiss to continue FX interventions despite U.S. manipulation tag
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank said it would not alter its monetary policy despite Switzerland's being named a currency manipulator by the United States Treasury on Wednesday, adding the c...
Dec 16, 2020
Germany aims to offer COVID-19 vaccine to the willing by summer – minister
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany aims to be able to vaccinate everyone seeking a COVID-19 inoculation in the country by summer, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday. "If the five to six manufactu...
Dec 16, 2020
Bitcoin breaks above $20,000 for first time
LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin smashed through $20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, its highest ever. The cryptocurrency jumped 4.5% to move as high as $20,440. It has gained more than 170% this year,...
Dec 16, 2020
Mexican president to nominate education minister as next U.S. ambassador
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he will nominate Education Minister Esteban Moctezuma as the next ambassador to the United States, by far the co...
Dec 16, 2020
Russia jails Jehovah’s Witness for six years – lawyer
By Alexander Marrow MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court in Siberia jailed a Jehovah's Witness adherent for six years on Wednesday after finding him guilty of extremist activity, his lawyer said, part o...
Dec 16, 2020
Moncler bets on twentysomethings, Chinese shoppers for post-virus recovery
By Claudia Cristoferi and Silvia Aloisi MILAN (Reuters) - Luxury puffer jacket maker Moncler is betting heavily on younger consumers and the Chinese market to help sales bounce back from the coronavir...
Dec 16, 2020
U.S. retail sales decrease more than expected in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales fell for a second straight month in November, likely weighed down by raging new COVID-19 infections and decreasing household income, adding to growing signs of...
Dec 16, 2020
U.S. COVID-19 deaths soar as vaccinations grow
(Reuters) - Daily U.S. deaths from COVID-19 surpassed 3,000 for the third time in a week as the country expanded its vaccination program and the U.S. Congress progressed toward approving financial rel...
Dec 16, 2020
YouTube says to appoint Turkey representative in line with new law
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - YouTube has decided to appoint a local representative to Turkey in a move designed to comply with the country's new social media law, the company said on Wednesday. According to s...
Dec 16, 2020
Iran says it opposes all maritime sabotage, days after Saudi boat blast
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran said on Wednesday it was against any act that threatened maritime safety and trade, two days after a fuel transport ship was attacked near the Saudi port of Jeddah. "Iran reject...
Dec 16, 2020
