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Fed's Powell bolsters rate cut view on trade, global growth concerns

Fed's Powell bolsters rate cut view on trade, global growth concerns

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday set the stage for the first U.S. interest rate cut in a decade later this month, pledging to 'act as appropriate' to defend an economic expansion threatened by trade disputes and a global slowdown.



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This risk could wipe out everything you own. How to prepare

Think your homeowners insurance will adequately cover your dwelling during a hurricane? You could be wrong. Here's how to prepare your house and your wallet for a disaster.

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Major grain traders face one-two punch from U.S. floods, trade war

Major grain traders face one-two punch from U.S. floods, trade war

Severe U.S. weather likely dented earnings for large grain companies including Archer Daniels Midland Co and Bunge Ltd for a second straight quarter, adding to headwinds from a still-unresolved U.S.-China trade war, analysts and economists said.



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Powell says Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency raises 'serious concerns' including money laundering

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Facebook's cryptocurrency project raises serious concerns.

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Fed Chief Powell says he would not resign if asked by President Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he would not resign if President Donald Trump asked him to.

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Powell says the strong June jobs report did not change the Federal Reserve outlook

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was asked by Congress on Wednesday whether the recent strong U.S. jobs report changed his perspective on reducing federal interest rates.

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Legal expert Dagmar Valcarcel to join Deutsche Bank's supervisory board: report

Legal expert Dagmar Valcarcel to join Deutsche Bank's supervisory board: report

Dagmar Valcarcel, a legal expert, will join Deutsche Bank's supervisory board, German newspaper Handelsblatt said on Wednesday without naming its sources.



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Skeptical Deutsche Bank investors to grill Sewing on revamp roadshow

Skeptical Deutsche Bank investors to grill Sewing on revamp roadshow

Deutsche Bank shareholders will quiz Chief Executive Christian Sewing on how he plans to deliver on revenue growth targets during a global roadshow to win their backing for a 7.4 billion euro ($8.4 billion) 'reinvention' of the lender.



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Oil jumps 3% on U.S. crude stocks draw, Gulf of Mexico storm

Oil jumps 3% on U.S. crude stocks draw, Gulf of Mexico storm

Oil prices jumped 3% on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories shrank more than expected and as major producers evacuated rigs in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of an expected storm.



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Facebook currency project 'cannot go forward' until concerns addressed: Powell

Facebook currency project 'cannot go forward' until concerns addressed: Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that Facebook's plan to build a digital currency called Libra "cannot go forward" until serious concerns were addressed.



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Tesla shares rise on report that the company is preparing to increase production in California

Tesla shares rose in premarket trading on Wednesday after a report that the electric automaker will raise output at its factory in California.

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Futures slip ahead of Powell's testimony

Futures slip ahead of Powell's testimony

U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday, as investors eyed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks later in the day for clues on the central bank's interest rate policy direction.



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Amazon customer helpline not required, says Europe's top court in boost for e-commerce

Amazon customer helpline not required, says Europe's top court in boost for e-commerce

U.S. online retailer Amazon does not have to provide a helpline phone number to consumers, Europe's top court said on Wednesday in a ruling that could boost e-commerce merchants.



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Oil gains on API stockdraw, Gulf of Mexico storm

Oil gains on API stockdraw, Gulf of Mexico storm

Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday after industry data showed U.S. inventories fell more than expected, while major U.S. producers evacuated rigs in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of a storm.



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Aggressive U.S. energy policy tests ties with European allies

Aggressive U.S. energy policy tests ties with European allies

For the administration of President Donald Trump, a policy of "energy dominance" means reducing dependence on imported oil and promoting exports to boost the national economy and Washington's political influence overseas.



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