After phase one trade deal with China, US stocks edge to records
The United States and China, signed Phase 1 of a trade deal on Wednesday, putting on pause a two-year-long trade war that has shaken up the global economy.
By Agence France-Presse | New York
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2020 05:34 AM IST
The Dow and S&P 500 edged to records Wednesday following a volatile session after the US and China signed a long-awaited trade agreement.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3 per cent to finish at 29,030.22, and the broad-based S&P 500 added 0.2 per cent to 3,289.30.
The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 0.1 per cent to end at 9.258.70. Analysts said the choppy trading session reflects worries about lofty US stock valuations following the market’s surge since October.
Australia PM Morrison supports his attorney-general's denial of rape accusations
AP, Wellington
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:28 AM IST
The woman who accused Porter died by suicide last year after she had gone to police and then later withdrawn her complaint. Her accusation against Porter became public last week after being sent anonymously to Morrison and other lawmakers.
Biden's approval rating declines in 2 months, maintains majority approval
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:01 AM IST
The poll results also found that 6 in 10 or 62 per cent of Americans approve the $1.9 trillion Covid stimulus package.
SpaceX’s biggest rocket manages first successful landing, then explodes
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:38 AM IST
The rocket was lifted into the air by an explosion and consumed by flames, possibly after a fire ignited fuel. Until that point, the rocket appeared to achieve its first stable landing.
Facebook lifts ban on US political, social issue ads
Posted by Prashasti Singh | AP, Washington
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:33 AM IST
Facebook halted U.S. political ads when the polls closed on Nov. 3, an extension of an earlier restriction on new political ads in the week leading up to Election Day.
Nearly 40 killed in violent day of protests against Myanmar coup, says UN envoy
Posted by Prashasti Singh | Reuters
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:26 AM IST
The bloodshed occurred one day after neighbouring countries had called for restraint in the aftermath of the military's overthrow of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Rishi Sunak delays UK fiscal squeeze until year before next election
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:21 AM IST
Tax and spending measures in the chancellor of the exchequer’s annual budget will add 73 billion pounds ($101 billion) to the economy by April 2023.
Buckingham Palace 'very concerned' about bullying claims by former staff
Reuters, London
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 06:13 AM IST
The Royal Household will not tolerate bullying or harassment in the workplace, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Donald Trump weighs 2024 run without Mike Pence, say allies
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 05:46 AM IST
Trump publicly teased at the Conservative Political Action Conference last Sunday that he’s mulling another bid for president.
SpaceX’s biggest rocket successfully lands in third try
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 05:38 AM IST
SpaceX conceived the stainless steel Starship as a versatile, fully reusable craft that can carry 100 metric tons for deep-space missions to the moon and Mars.
Biden administration asks for more time on decision to release Trump taxes
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 05:32 AM IST
Other lawsuits over the president’s tax records involving his accountants and bankers reached the Supreme Court, which ruled that Congress could not compel disclosure.
Germany extends Covid-19 lockdown but paves way to relax more curbs
PTI, Berlin
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 05:14 AM IST
The first moves have already been made: many elementary students returned to school last week. Current lockdown rules were set to run through Sunday.
Biden forced to pull Tanden nomination for key budget post
By Yashwant Raj, Washington
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:56 AM IST
- She will eventually have a role in the Biden administration, but it was not immediately clear how.
PM Khan to seek vote of confidence in parl, says report
Agencies, Islamabad
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:54 AM IST
- Gilani received 169 votes to Sheikh’s 164, election authorities and opposition parties said.
Pak needs to enact laws to fulfil FATF targets
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:51 AM IST
- The FATF said Pakistan had “largely addressed” 24 of the 27 items in the action plan.
Scandal-hit Cuomo may see emergency powers taken away
AP, Albany
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:46 AM IST
- The governor hasn’t taken questions from reporters since a February 19 briefing, an unusually long gap for a Democrat whose daily, televised updates on the coronavirus pandemic were must-see TV last spring.