Category Archives: Syndicated
US discussing dollar swap lines with Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury's Bessent says
By Doina Chiacu and Ryan Patrick Jones April 24 (Reuters) - The United States is discussing currency swap lines with other countries including Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
Apr 24, 2026
Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
By Tim Cocks and Lunga Masuku EZULWINI, Eswatini, April 24 (Reuters) - Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,...
Apr 24, 2026
European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson
By Sudip Kar-Gupta BRUSSELS, April 24 (Reuters) - The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said it had opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the U.S. and an ex-EU p...
Apr 24, 2026
Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
By Andrew Goudsward, Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanin...
Apr 24, 2026
Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious
NICOSIA, April 24 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war, b...
Apr 24, 2026
US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation...
Apr 24, 2026
Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
By Elena Fabrichnaya and Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from ...
Apr 24, 2026
Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela expected to discuss security at Caracas meeting
BOGOTA/CARACAS, April 24 (Reuters) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro is set to travel to Caracas on Friday to meet his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez, where the two leaders, who have both co...
Apr 24, 2026
US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally
By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. chip stocks soared to record highs on Friday as Intel's unexpectedly strong revenue forecast reinforced confidence that the AI boom powe...
Apr 24, 2026
US State Department appoints Tommy Pigott as spokesperson
April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has appointed Tommy Pigott as its spokesperson, the department said in a statement on Friday. Pigott joined the department and President Donald Trump's a...
Apr 24, 2026
