Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard on Wednesday pushed back against industry complaints that post-crisis reforms to financial regulation are reducing market liquidity--the ability to buy and sell securities quickly--and potentially laying the groundwork for another bout of turmoil.
The Fed is in the early stages of an analysis on changes in bond market liquidity, amid signs that liquidity may be less resilient than in past.
São Paulo is experiencing a water crisis so bad that experts say it could affect investors internationally.
The U.S. upset top-ranked Germany, 2-0, on Tuesday night, booking a spot in the Women’s World Cup final for the second time in four years. Photo: Getty.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses added jobs at a robust pace in June, a private survey found, evidence that rising consumer spending and a healthy housing market are supporting more hiring. Construction firms added 19,000 jobs last month, while retail, shipping and utility companies gained 50,000. Economists forecast it will show that employers added 233,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent.
Tata Docomo, unified brand of Tata Teleservices that expanded its 3G and 2G network across Karnataka last fiscal will do so this fiscal as well.
Law Blog rounds up the morning's legal news.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Paul police are investigating the discovery of two dogs found dead in a car.
Syria's main Kurdish party warned Turkey on Wednesday that any military intervention would threaten international peace and said the country's main Kurdish militia is ready to face any ''aggression.''
Syria's main Kurdish party warned Turkey on Wednesday that any military intervention would threaten international peace and said the country's main Kurdish militia is ready to face any ''aggression.''
With same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states, LGBT couples must look at financial issues such as estate planning.
Its many detractors complain that the new "gag law" introduced today harks back to the repressive days of the Franco regime. Here are a list of its most controversial points.
Investing in the Islamic Republic will not be a straightforward proposition
DES MOINES – Neighboring-state Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin continues to hold the early lead among Iowa’s likely Republican caucus participants, but his lead is slipping as the GOP president…
Jai Courtney‘s buff biceps are on full display in his tight white tee while arriving at Pearson International Airport on Tuesday (June 30) in Toronto, Canada. The 29-year-old actor arrived in town after attending an Australians in Film screening of his movie Terminator: Genisys in West Hollywood, Calif. the night before. PHOTOS: Check out the [...]
Greece will proceed with referendum on Sunday as planned
After Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson turned the question of what he deserves around on ESPN’s Marty Smith, asking Smith how much he would pay Wilson, we decided to put the question to you. In the 20 hours or so since the poll question was posted, nearly 17,000 have responded. More than 35 percent peg Wilson’s…
Greece will proceed with its Sunday referendum as expected, according to a Wall Street Journal report, after the country's international creditors rejected a new proposal for budget cuts and policy overhauls on Wednesday. A senior Greek government officials said negotiations will continue next week after the vote. A second official told The Wall Street Journal the government isn't planning on submitting any new proposals on Wednesday.
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LONDON (AP) — After fighting through a calf injury in the first round at Wimbledon, Kei Nishikori couldn't even step onto Centre Court for his second match.
The idea that one is better for having attended Oxbridge means graduates can lack the ability to make a real contribution to society, says Emerson Csorba