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Category: Economy and Policy
Economic trends, analysis, and policy discussions that impact businesses and industries in the Southern United States. This section may provide in-depth articles and reports on topics such as regional economic growth, business regulations, tax policies, and the influence of state and federal legislation on local markets. It could also cover issues like labor markets, trade policies, infrastructure developments, and government initiatives designed to stimulate economic activity in the South. Additionally, this section might feature expert opinions, interviews with policymakers, and case studies of how businesses are adapting to changing economic conditions. The goal is to provide valuable insights for business leaders, investors, and policymakers seeking to understand and navigate the economic and policy landscape in the region.
PRECIOUS-Gold prices hold firm as markets wait for Trump speech
Feb 6 (Reuters) – Gold prices held steady on Wednesday after rising 0.3 percent in the previous session, with investors…
FEATURE-'Water from air' aims to turn back Thailand's tide of plastic
PHUKET, Thailand (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Staying at a hotel on the Thai island of Koh Samui in 2015, Meghan…
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times – Feb 6
Feb 6 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories…
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares mark time before Trump speech
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares started cautiously on Wednesday as investors waited to see if U.S. President Donald Trump drops…
Plains says reversed Capline crude pipeline service to begin in Q3 2020
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Plains All American Pipeline LP said on Tuesday it expects the reversed Capline crude pipeline, from…
Liberty estimates 20 pct of U.S. frac fleets idled since mid-2018
HOUSTON (Reuters) – Roughly 20 percent of the hydraulic fracturing fleets that were active in mid-2018 have now been idled…
France and Germany to launch first contracts on future combat jets
PARIS (Reuters) – France and Germany will on Wednesday announce a 65 million euros ($74 million) contract financed equally by…
CANADA STOCKS – TSX rises 0.64 percent
Feb 5 (Reuters) – * The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX rose 100.37 points, or 0.64 percent, to 15,702.69. * Leading…
Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts departs
Feb 5 (Reuters) – Apple Inc said on Tuesday that Angela Ahrendts, the chief of its retail operations, was leaving…