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Kerry presses Egypt on economic reform, says aid depends on it
ReutersADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry urged Egypt to act swiftly on economic reforms to secure a $4.8 billion International Monetary Fund loan, saying the measures were needed to get further aid from the U.S. Congress, an American official...Tags: International Organizations, Politics, Hosni Mubarak, African Union, International Monetary Fund
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Malloy, The Supposed 'Transparency' Governor, Blasted As 'Foe Of FOI'
The Hartford CourantDannel P. Malloy came into office as governor two years ago saying he's committed to "open and transparent" government, but recent events have put that assertion in question. "Transparent" and "transparency" are the words that leaders use these days...Tags: Connecticut Economic Development, Politics, Justice and Rights, Government, Dannel P. Malloy
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Latam economies face commods slowdown, lack stimulus options
Reuters(For other news from Reuters Latin America Investment Summit, click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/LatinAmerica13) By Pablo Garibian MEXICO CITY, May 24 (Reuters) - Latin American countries have little room to boost growth with fiscal or monetary...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Global Expansion, Peru, Mexico City, International Monetary Fund
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U.S. dollar marks worst week versus yen in a year
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar posted its worst week against the yen in a year on Friday as volatility in stocks and uncertainty about the outlook for U.S. monetary policy spurred investors to pare back bets against the Japanese currency. Some...Tags: Germany, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Employment, Government, Prices
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. jobless claims data suggests labor market strength
Reuters* Weekly jobless claims fall 23,000 * Four-week average of claims slip 500 * May factory activity growth at seven-month low By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Unemployment Benefits, Employment, S&P 500, Economic Indicator
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U.S. jobless claims lower than expected
ReutersThe number of Americans filing new unemployment claims, dropped last week by 23,000 to 340,000, more than expected, the Labor Department said Thursday. The drop in the seasonally adjusted to a point below 350,000 claims, figure points to resilience...Tags: Unemployment Rate, Money and Monetary Policy, Unemployment Benefits, Unemployment, Employment
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Economic Development Agency Member In Canton Resigns
The Hartford CourantTensions between members of the economic development agency and the board of selectmen came to a head recently with the resignation of agency member Chris Budnick. Budnick resigned eight months after he was appointed by the board of selectmen. In a short...Tags: Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Hydroelectricity, U.S. Senate
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ECB can't solve euro zone crisis alone: Weidmann
ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann said on Thursday it was not up to the European Central Bank to solve the euro zone crisis, resisting pressure from other ECB policymakers for the bank to widen its range of policy tools. Speaking in Paris,...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Business, Public Finance, Politics, Ben Bernanke
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Jobs, housing data show economy has some muscle
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to resilience in the labor market despite belt-tightening by Washington. The improving employment picture is helping to prop up housing,...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Unemployment Benefits, Employment, Unemployment, Federal Reserve
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COLUMN - The many interpretations of Ben Bernanke: Kaletsky
ReutersBy Anatole Kaletsky May 23 (Reuters) - On Wednesday in Washington, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke presented congressional testimony that repeated, virtually word for word, statements about U.S. monetary policy he has been making since last...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Stock Market, Politics, S&P 500, Federal Reserve
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Column: The many interpretations of Ben Bernanke
Reuters(Anatole Kaletsky is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) (Reuters) - On Wednesday in Washington, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke presented congressional testimony that repeated, virtually word for word, statements about U.S. monetary...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Politics, Dwayne Johnson, S&P 500, Prices
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U.S. jobless claims drop more than expected last week
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to resilience in the labor market despite belt-tightening by Washington. Initial claims for state...Tags: Unemployment Rate, Money and Monetary Policy, Unemployment Benefits, Employment, Ben Bernanke
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