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Argentina needs policy clarity to reinvigorate economy: IMF

Greater certainty around Argentina's public policies could help reactivate growth and investments in the recession-hit South American country, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.



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Mediobanca CEO expects second-tier banks to look at M&A in 2020

Second-tier banks in Italy, Spain and possibly Germany are likely to consider mergers this year in a bid to boost returns which are insufficient to cover their cost of equity, the chief executive of investment bank Mediobanca said.



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Ford's Lincoln to partner with Rivian to make electric vehicles

Ford Motor Co owned Lincoln Motor on Wednesday confirmed its plans to make battery-powered electric vehicles in partnership with Ford-backed startup Rivian.



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Powerball jackpot is nearly $400 million. Here's what past big winners said they'd do when they won

With past recipients of huge jackpots, there are some common themes in how they said they'd spend at least some of their windfall, based on a review of recent winners' stated intentions.

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Fed leaves rates unchanged, offers no new guidance on balance sheet

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first policy meeting of the year, with officials pointing to continued moderate U.S. economic growth and a "strong" job market.



5 years ago

Fed holds rates steady, offers no new guidance on balance sheet

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first policy meeting of the year, with officials pointing to continued moderate U.S. economic growth and a "strong" job market.



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KLM says it will scrap some flights to China due to the coronavirus outbreak

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, will scrap some flights to China due to the coronavirus outbreak in the North Asian country, it said late on Wednesday.



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GE shares jump 10% on profit beat, higher 2020 cash target

General Electric Co sold more investors on its turnaround story on Wednesday, sending shares 10% higher on its quarterly profit and cash results that beat forecasts, and its bullish cash target for 2020.



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Traders maintain bets on Fed pausing on policy till later in year

U.S. short-term interest rate futures dropped but only slightly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve wrapped up its January meeting without changing interest rates or signaling it was in any rush to do so.



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FOMC statement from January 28-29 meeting

Following is the full text of the statement released by the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday following a two-day meeting:



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The Fed holds rates steady. Here's why that matters to you

The Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates unchanged gives everyday Americans an opportunity to improve their financial picture as a new year begins.

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Major US companies are warning about the potential impact of the coronavirus on earnings calls

Executives at Apple, Starbucks and McDonald's are all raising flags about the impact the Chinese coronavirus could have on business.

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Shell appoints director Goh as deputy chair

Royal Dutch Shell said on Wednesday director Euleen Goh would take over as its deputy chair from May 20.



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Oil steadies after multi-day rout over China virus

Oil futures steadied on Tuesday after five days of declines on concerns a virus outbreak in China could dent demand for oil, with some analysts suggesting the falls may be overdone.



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Selling abates after virus causes worst day since October

European markets rebounded early on Tuesday after the previous day's thumping, which saw investors worried about the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak in China huddle in safe-haven assets.



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