NEW YORK (Reuters) – Small-cap stocks were among the biggest losers during the stock market’s rout late last year as…
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.
Canada's banking regulator says mortgage stress test must be monitored
TORONTO, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Canada will monitor the terms of a stress test designed to cut out risky mortgage…
EU agrees deal to ease derivatives rules for smaller firms
LONDON (Reuters) – Smaller firms will not have to clear their derivatives trades under changes to European Union rules agreed…
Qatar Petroleum, Exxon to proceed with $10 bln Texas LNG project -Exxon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil Corp will proceed with a $10 billion project to expand a liquefied…
Rice founders rebuke gas producer EQT, pressing case for new board, CEO
HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The founders of Rice Energy on Tuesday outlined a plan to turn around EQT Corporation,…
Brazil court frees Vale and Tuv Sud employees in dam burst case
A view of the aftermath from a failed iron ore tailings dam owned by Brazilian miner Vale SA that burst,…
Boeing partners with supersonic business jet developer Aerion
Feb 5 (Reuters) – Boeing Co on Tuesday partnered with Aerion to provide engineering, manufacturing and flight testing services for…
US STOCKS-Wall St rises on earnings optimism; State of the Union speech eyed
(Reuters) – Technology and consumer discretionary stocks pushed Wall Street higher on Tuesday, as upbeat results from Estée Lauder and…
Too little too late? No-deal Brexit planning shakes service suppliers
LONDON (Reuters) – From Britain’s hospitals and schools to its prisons and armed forces, firms supplying essential public services have…
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares surge to 2-month high, dollar climbs ahead of Trump speech
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stocks raced to a fresh two-month high on Tuesday to keep up their fast start…