Illinois congressman holds lottery for pope speech simulcast
August 20, 2015
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Illinois congressman holds lottery for pope speech simulcast

Allison, a third-grader from Queen of Angels, is among those selected. “That’s quite an accomplishment”,…

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Job growth edged Fed toward rate hike, inflation a drag -minutes
August 20, 2015
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Job growth edged Fed toward rate hike, inflation a drag -minutes

The uptick in inflation was slightly lower than analyst forecasts of 0.2pc, and will give…

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China throws the Fed a curve ball
August 19, 2015
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China throws the Fed a curve ball

‘Most judged that the conditions for policy firming had not yet been achieved, but they…

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US rate rise conditions ‘approaching’, Fed minutes show
August 19, 2015
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US rate rise conditions ‘approaching’, Fed minutes show

We’ll know more about the Fed’s thinking Wednesday afternoon when the Fed minutes publish at…

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Samsung is working on a new ‘Galaxy O series’ of smartphones
August 19, 2015
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Samsung is working on a new ‘Galaxy O series’ of smartphones

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Shanghai index leads markets lower as China worries remain
August 19, 2015
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Shanghai index leads markets lower as China worries remain

Shares of importers and firms with high U.S. dollar-denominated debt have been under pressure following…

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Gold price marks time ahead of Fed minutes
August 19, 2015
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Gold price marks time ahead of Fed minutes

Gold struggles as US rate hike looms
August 18, 2015
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Gold struggles as US rate hike looms

Speaking of the surging U.S. dollar, prominent Canadian economist David Rosenberg recently noted that the…

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[Editorial] Devaluation of yuan
August 18, 2015
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[Editorial] Devaluation of yuan

To express its commitment to the transformation of China’s economy, the Xi Jinping administration went…

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Mosley eyeing revenge against old foes like Pacquiao, Mayweather
August 17, 2015
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Mosley eyeing revenge against old foes like Pacquiao, Mayweather

Pacquiao is now taking time out to commune at his Maitum beach house to rehabilitate…

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