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Both leaders acknowledged that there were likely to be areas where we could make the meaningful progress as well as areas where agreements may be impossible and that the upcoming talks would determine more precisely the contours of each of those categoriesNegativeWILMINGTON Delhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-biden-putin/serious-talk-between-biden-and-putin-sets-stage-for-diplomacy-idUSKBN2J91CM2021-12-31
2100GMT may revert back to full license conditions a welcome boon for traders and businesses hard hit by the pandemic and looking to recover during the festive seasonPositiveCAPE TOWN Reuters South Africa has lifted a midnight to 4 ahttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-lifts-curfew-as-it-says-covid-19-fourth-wave-peaks-idUSKBN2J91AO2021-12-31
But again the expectation is that Omicron may lead to fewer hospitalisations than Delta people will just sit at homeNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia is bracing itself for another COVID19 wave early next year sparked largely by the spread of the highly contagious Omicron strain that has spooked markets and lawmakers in recent weeks three sources in political circles told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-omicron/russia-braces-for-omicron-led-covid-wave-early-next-year-sources-idUSKBN2J90WE2021-12-31
A different source in the government of a northern region told Reuters the new wave had been discussed at meetings with Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova but that it may not be too strong as Omicron symptoms could be less severeNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia is bracing itself for another COVID19 wave early next year sparked largely by the spread of the highly contagious Omicron strain that has spooked markets and lawmakers in recent weeks three sources in political circles told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-omicron/russia-braces-for-omicron-led-covid-wave-early-next-year-sources-idUSKBN2J90WE2021-12-31
Some may have to look for different work if things go really badly because they have to feed their familiesNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The head of the Russian human rights group Memorial said on Wednesday that he and his colleagues would find a way to carry on their work despite two court rulings that ordered them to shut downhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-rights-raczynski/head-of-outlawed-russian-rights-group-says-nobody-plans-to-give-up-idUSKBN2J818M2021-12-30
The stringent restrictions which went into effect earlier this month may be increasingly difficult to mitigate and have resulted in thinner staffing levels at the manufacturing site Micron addedNegativeReuters Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology two of the worlds largest memory chip makers warned that strict COVID19 curbs in the Chinese city of Xian could disrupt their chip manufacturing bases in the areahttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/health-coronavirus-micron/samsung-micron-warn-chinas-xian-lockdown-could-disrupt-memory-chip-manufacturing-idUSKBN2J81L32021-12-30
We project that these efforts will allow us to meet most of our customer demand however there may be some nearterm delays as we activate our network the company saidPositiveReuters Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology two of the worlds largest memory chip makers warned that strict COVID19 curbs in the Chinese city of Xian could disrupt their chip manufacturing bases in the areahttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/health-coronavirus-micron/samsung-micron-warn-chinas-xian-lockdown-could-disrupt-memory-chip-manufacturing-idUSKBN2J81L32021-12-30
If so then the incidence of COVID19 severe disease would be reduced and the infection may shift to become less disruptive to individuals and societyNegativeReuters Research by South African scientists suggests that Omicron could displace the Delta variant of the coronavirus because infection with the new variant boosts immunity to the older onehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-omicron/south-africa-study-suggests-omicron-could-displace-delta-idUSKBN2J70DN2021-12-29
Concerns that Omicron may be more infectious and evade vaccine protections have prompted Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to accelerate Japans booster shot programme and maintain some of the worlds strictest border restrictionsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan braced for a feared rebound in coronavirus cases as the highways and airports filled with travelers at the start of New Years holidays on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japan-braces-for-omicron-spread-as-new-years-travelers-fan-across-country-idUSKBN2J80C72021-12-29
Federal courts may assert diversity jurisdiction over lawsuits when no plaintiff shares a state of citizenship with any defendantPositiveNEW YORK Reuters A lawyer for Britains Prince Andrew on Tuesday questioned whether Virginia Giuffre is legally entitled to pursue her civil lawsuit accusing the Duke of York of sexually abusing her when she was under 18http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-people-jeffrey-epstein-andrew/prince-andrew-questions-accuser-giuffres-ability-to-pursue-sex-abuse-lawsuit-idUSKBN2J71FE2021-12-29
The increase in Delta variant neutralization in individuals infected with Omicron may result in decreased ability of Delta to reinfect those individuals the scientists who conducted the study saidNegativeReuters Research by South African scientists suggests that Omicron could displace the Delta variant of the coronavirus because infection with the new variant boosts immunity to the older onehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-omicron/south-africa-study-suggests-omicron-could-displace-delta-idUSKBN2J70DN2021-12-29
Australias international border remains effectively closed but Australian nationals may return without mandatory hotel quarantine and the country has said it would allow certain skilled workers and foreign students inPositiveSYDNEY Reuters Australia recorded another record surge in COVID19 infections on Tuesday as an outbreak of the highly infectious Omicron variant disrupted reopening of the economy while state leaders argued over domestic border controlshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australia-covid-numbers-hit-a-peak-as-omicron-outbreak-strains-domestic-politics-idUSKBN2J702R2021-12-28
Everyone should step back for a certain period and that means that all candidates who may wish to have one foot in and one foot out that they have both feet out she saidPositiveTUNIS Reuters A senior U.N. official said on Monday the main focus after the delay of last weeks planned election in Libya should be on ways to move forward with the vote rather than on the fate of the interim governmenthttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-election-williams/u-n-libya-adviser-urges-focus-on-elections-idUSKBN2J616U2021-12-28
The 200 millionbudgeted tentpole has gotten mixed reviews it has a 67 on Rotten Tomatoes as well as a B CinemaScore which may not move the needle for ticket sales while its playing simultaneously on a streaming service at no extra chargePositiveLOS ANGELES Varietyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-usa-boxoffice/spider-man-no-way-home-becomes-first-pandemic-era-movie-to-smash-1-billion-milestone-globally-idUSKBN2J50BB2021-12-27
The volcanic roar that served as a constant reminder of the eruption may have subsided and islanders no longer have to carry umbrellas and goggles to protect against ash but a mammoth cleanup operation is only just getting underwayPositiveMADRID Reuters Scientists declared the eruption on Spains La Palma officially over on Saturday allowing islanders to breathe a sigh of relief nearly 100 days after the Cumbre Vieja volcano began to spew out lava rock and ash and upended the lives of thousandshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-spain-volcano/la-palma-volcano-eruption-declared-over-after-three-months-of-destruction-idUSKBN2J40622021-12-26
Russia rejects Ukrainian and U.S. accusations that it may bepreparing an invasion of Ukraine as early as next month by tensof thousands of Russian troops deployed within reach of theborder of the country which like Russia is a former Soviet republicNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia wants to avoid conflict with Ukraine and the West President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday but needs an immediate response from the United States and its allies to its demands for security guaranteeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine-putin/putin-says-russia-doesnt-want-conflict-but-needs-immediate-guarantees-idUSKBN2J20S32021-12-24
I think there are other areas where we may be able to explore whats possible the official saidPositiveMOSCOW Reuters Russia wants to avoid conflict with Ukraine and the West President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday but needs an immediate response from the United States and its allies to its demands for security guaranteeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine-putin/putin-says-russia-doesnt-want-conflict-but-needs-immediate-guarantees-idUSKBN2J20S32021-12-24
The unemployment rate has become lower by the end of the year it may slightly increase to 4NegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday gave his annual news conferencehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-putin-quotes/putin-on-nato-ukraine-gas-covid-and-the-russian-economy-idUSKBN2J20PO2021-12-24
TOKYO Reuters A weak yen may be hurting Japanese households more than in the past as the countrys increasing reliance on more expensive raw material imports pushes up the cost of living Bank of Japan BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on ThursdayNegativeTOKYO Reuters A weak yen may be hurting Japanese households more than in the past as the countrys increasing reliance on more expensive raw material imports pushes up the cost of living Bank of Japan BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/bojs-kuroda-warns-weak-yen-hurting-households-more-than-before-idUSKBN2J20AJ2021-12-24
Lingnan University said in a email to Reuters that items that may pose legal and safety risks had been cleared or removed and stored appropriatelyPositiveHONG KONG Reuters Two more Hong Kong universities on Friday removed public monuments to the 1989 Tiananmen protests in Beijing following on the heels of the dismantling of a sculpture marking victims of the crackdown at another university earlier this weekhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/hongkong-security-university/two-more-tiananmen-monuments-removed-from-hong-kong-university-campuses-idUSKBN2J30462021-12-24
However other main factions and political institutions may stick with the government which is also recognised by the United NationsPositiveTRIPOLI/BENGHAZI Libya Reuters Libyas parliament said Fridays planned presidential election would not go ahead leaving the internationallybacked peace process in chaos and the fate of the interim government in doubthttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-election/libyan-election-collapses-with-no-plan-out-of-crisis-idUSKBN2J10L32021-12-23
The rate of dropping out of school was increasing significantly in the global south and an estimated 10 million children worldwide may never return to schoolNeutralVATICAN CITY Reuters The worlds children are bearing the brunt of the COVID19 pandemic with marked increases in violence abuse child labour lost schooling and malnutrition two Vatican studies said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-children-vatican/worlds-children-bearing-brunt-of-covid-pandemic-vatican-studies-say-idUSKBN2J11BI2021-12-23
Putin did not spell out the nature of these measures but his phrasing mirrored that used previously by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov who has warned that Russia may redeploy intermediaterange nuclear missiles in Europe in response to what it regards as NATO plans to do the sameNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia/putin-says-russia-has-nowhere-to-retreat-over-ukraine-idUSKBN2J01KZ2021-12-23
Although the officials will remain with the agency there may now be as many as 500 unfilled senior posts across Brazil Sindifisco saidNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters Over 300 Brazilian senior officials have resigned from their posts over budget cuts to the countrys tax and customs agency one of the agencys unions said on Wednesday amid anger over President Jair Bolsonaros decision to grant police pay riseshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics/over-300-tax-customs-officials-quit-over-brazils-2022-budget-idUSKBN2J122T2021-12-23
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-12-23
A short delay may not be enough to resolve the arguments that derailed Fridays voteNegativeTUNIS Reuters Libya said on Wednesday its planned election would not take place but it has not set a new date or worked out how to move forward to avoid a return to conflicthttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-election-explainer/explainer-why-libyas-election-has-collapsed-and-what-comes-next-idUSKBN2J11O22021-12-23
Putin did not spell out the nature of these measures but his phrasing mirrored that used previously by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov who has warned that Russia may redeploy intermediaterange nuclear missiles in Europe in response to what it sees as NATO plans to do the sameNegativeReuters President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had no room to retreat in a standoff with the United States over Ukraine and would be forced into a tough response unless the West dropped its aggressive linehttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia/putin-says-russia-has-nowhere-to-retreat-over-ukraine-idUSKBN2J01KZ2021-12-22
He added there was a reasonable possibility another court may rule differently on the issue of whether Zumas time on medical parole should count towards his sentenceNegativeJOHANNESBURG Reuters A South African court on Tuesday granted former president Jacob Zuma leave to appeal a ruling that he return to prison after being released in September on medical parole meaning he will be able to spend Christmas at homehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-safrica-zuma/south-african-court-allows-zuma-to-appeal-return-to-jail-order-idUSKBN2J00TE2021-12-22
But by default it may mean that we are harming people and more specifically children she saidNegativeThomson Reuters Foundation For Ivorian police commissioner Luc Zaka 2021 was an especially good yearhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-childlabour/analysis-in-the-year-to-end-child-labour-covid-wreaks-havoc-idUSKBN2J008M2021-12-21
Revelations about economic ties to Myanmars military may put more pressure on Tokyo and Japanese companies to drop them according to human rights groupsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Human Rights Watch HRW urged Japan on Monday to halt a military studyabroad program in which cadets from Myanmar receive combat traininghttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-myanmar-japan-military/human-rights-watch-calls-on-japan-to-suspend-military-exchange-with-myanmar-idUSKBN2IZ0CE2021-12-21
Ukraine and the United States have said that Russia has moved more than 90000 troops near the Ukrainian border and may be poised to invade which Moscow deniesNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russias relations with the United States have not hit their lowest point yet and security proposals Moscow has made can help ease tensions Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying on Saturdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-diplomacy/russia-says-its-proposals-can-fix-relations-with-u-s-ifax-idUSKBN2IX07I2021-12-19
A number of these violations may amount to crimes against humanity and urgently require further investigations by independent experts the EU delegation to the U.N. in Geneva said in a statement welcoming the decisionNegativeGENEVA Reuters The U.N. Human Rights Council voted on Friday to establish an independent investigation into abuses in the Ethiopian conflict after a senior U.N. official said there had been violations on all sides and mass arrests under a government crackdownhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-un/u-n-rights-forum-agrees-to-investigate-abuses-in-ethiopia-idUSKBN2IW0QI2021-12-18
The new findings may add urgency to countries efforts to speed up vaccination booster campaigns to try to diminish the burden on hospitals and health systemsNegativeMADRID/DUBLIN Reuters Pfizer Inc said on Friday the COVID19 pandemic could extend through next year and announced plans to develop a threedose vaccine regimen for children ages 2 to 16 a move that could delay its authorisationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus/pfizer-says-pandemic-could-extend-through-2023-studies-three-dose-vaccine-course-for-children-idUSKBN2IW18M2021-12-18
In the past it has said some individual soldiers or militias may have committed abuses that should be investigated but that regular Tigrayan forces are well disciplinedNegativeGENEVA Reuters The U.N. Human Rights Council voted on Friday to establish an independent investigation into abuses in the Ethiopian conflict after a senior U.N. official said there had been violations on all sides and mass arrests under a government crackdownhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-un/u-n-rights-forum-agrees-to-investigate-abuses-in-ethiopia-idUSKBN2IW0QI2021-12-18
Past infection may offer as little as 19 protection against reinfection by the new variant Imperial College said noting that the study of hundreds of thousands of cases including 1846 confirmed as Omicron had not been peer reviewedNegativeMADRID/DUBLIN Reuters Pfizer Inc said on Friday the COVID19 pandemic could extend through next year and announced plans to develop a threedose vaccine regimen for children ages 2 to 16 a move that could delay its authorisationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus/pfizer-says-pandemic-could-extend-through-2023-studies-three-dose-vaccine-course-for-children-idUSKBN2IW18M2021-12-18
If the trial is successful it may be adopted on a larger scale to help to improve delivery of drugs and medical supplies for Ugandas public healthcare system which faces understaffing and shortages of basic medicines such as vaccines and other drugs as well as medical suppliesPositiveKALANGALA Uganda Reuters Uganda is delivering HIV medicine by drone in an archipelago in Lake Victoria a pilot programme aiming to improve the transport of medical supplies for the countrys health system which faces chronic shortageshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-uganda-health-drones/uganda-tests-drones-to-speed-up-delivery-of-hiv-medicine-idUSKBN2IV0UN2021-12-17
Analysts say Fridays heavy defeat may further undermine Johnsons authority over lawmakers some of whom are already in open revolt over plans to introduce COVID19 passportsNegativeLONDON Reuters Boris Johnsons Conservatives on Friday lost control of a parliamentary seat they had dominated for nearly 200 years as voters turned against Britains prime minister over a series of crises and scandalshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-britain-politics-vote/voters-give-scandal-hit-uk-pm-johnson-a-kicking-with-by-election-loss-idUSKBN2IW07H2021-12-17
Ukraine and the United States say Russia has moved more than 90000 troops within reach of the Ukrainian border and may be poised to invade which Moscow deniesNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia said on Thursday it was ready to send a government negotiator at any moment to start talks with the United States on the security guarantees it is seeking in order to defuse the crisis over Ukrainehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-usa-security-kremlin/russia-floats-idea-of-rapid-security-talks-new-biden-putin-call-idUSKBN2IV0TU2021-12-17
States seeking to roll back abortion rights may in the near future not need to resort to novel mechanisms like the Texas law to avoid running afoul of Supreme Court precedent on abortionNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. Supreme Courts decision to leave in place a Texas law banning most abortions has opened the door for states to seek to restrict other rights including guns by copying the measures novel enforcement mechanism though it remains to be seen how many will actually do ithttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-abortion-texas-analysis/analysis-texas-abortion-law-opens-door-to-copycat-curbs-on-guns-other-rights-idUSKBN2IU0XU2021-12-16
People may blame vaccines for problems that emerge afterwards even if they are unrelated it saidNegativeBRUSSELS/BANGKOK Reuters Tens of millions of migrants may be denied COVID19 vaccines from a global programme because some major manufacturers are worried about legal risks from harmful side effects according to officials and internal documents from Gavi the charity operating the programme reviewed by Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-refugees-insight/refugees-lack-covid-shots-because-drugmakers-fear-lawsuits-documents-idUSKBN2IV0EW2021-12-16
BRUSSELS/BANGKOK Reuters Tens of millions of migrants may be denied COVID19 vaccines from a global programme because some major manufacturers are worried about legal risks from harmful side effects according to officials and internal documents from Gavi the charity operating the programme reviewed by ReutersNegativeBRUSSELS/BANGKOK Reuters Tens of millions of migrants may be denied COVID19 vaccines from a global programme because some major manufacturers are worried about legal risks from harmful side effects according to officials and internal documents from Gavi the charity operating the programme reviewed by Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-refugees-insight/refugees-lack-covid-shots-because-drugmakers-fear-lawsuits-documents-idUSKBN2IV0EW2021-12-16
He may also be pondering his own legacy — he could run for up to two more sixyear terms once his current mandate expires in 2024NeutralReuters Ukraine has become the main flashpoint in Russias relations with the West after a buildup of tens of thousands of Russian troops near its border and a series of tough statements from President Vladimir Putin setting out his red lineshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia-putin-explainer/explainer-why-is-russias-putin-so-focused-on-ukraine-idUSKBN2IU0UR2021-12-16
Organisations applying for supplies from the buffer may not choose which vaccines they receiveNegativeBRUSSELS/BANGKOK Reuters Tens of millions of migrants may be denied COVID19 vaccines from a global programme because some major manufacturers are worried about legal risks from harmful side effects according to officials and internal documents from Gavi the charity operating the programme reviewed by Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-refugees-insight/refugees-lack-covid-shots-because-drugmakers-fear-lawsuits-documents-idUSKBN2IV0EW2021-12-16
Experts say the fact that Japan started its vaccine push later may be helping keep COVID19 cases low as immunity from the shots for most people has not yet wanedNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan on Thursday officially approved Moderna Incs COVID19 vaccine for its booster programme while Novavax Inc filed for first approval of its shot in the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-vaccine/japan-approves-moderna-covid-vaccine-as-booster-novavax-files-for-1st-approval-idUSKBN2IV08R2021-12-16
If they accept carveouts it may become more difficult to reach that goalNegativeBRUSSELS/BANGKOK Reuters Tens of millions of migrants may be denied COVID19 vaccines from a global programme because some major manufacturers are worried about legal risks from harmful side effects according to officials and internal documents from Gavi the charity operating the programme reviewed by Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-refugees-insight/refugees-lack-covid-shots-because-drugmakers-fear-lawsuits-documents-idUSKBN2IV0EW2021-12-16
Large changes in input prices due to import costs may make it more difficult for companies to manage their operations Adachi saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy will likely grow sharply in the current quarter and the first three months of next year as consumer and corporate activity are expected to rebound from a heavy pandemicinduced toll a Reuters poll of economists showedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-poll/japans-economy-seen-rebounding-in-q4-analysts-wary-about-rising-material-costs-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2IV0AQ2021-12-16
Western countries have warned Russia may be about to launch a new attack on Ukraine something Moscow has deniedNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The United States said it would share Russias proposals for European security with its allies and partners after Moscow handed them over at talks with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Karen Donfried in the Russian capital on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-usa-security/u-s-to-share-moscows-security-proposals-with-allies-amid-standoff-idUSKBN2IU0R42021-12-16
U.S. yields were a little higher during the month and that may have attracted some of the buyers and made Treasuries look like a better investment said Gennadiy Goldberg senior rates strategist at TD Securities in New YorkPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries led by Japan and China rose to a record high for the month of October data from the Treasury department showed on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/usa-treasury-securities/foreign-holdings-of-treasuries-hit-record-high-in-october-data-idUSKBN2IU25H2021-12-16
Russia rejects Ukrainian and U.S. suspicions it may be preparing an invasion of Ukraine saying it is only responding to threats and provocationsNegativeReuters Ukraine has become the main flashpoint in Russias relations with the West after a buildup of tens of thousands of Russian troops near its border and a series of tough statements from President Vladimir Putin setting out his red lineshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia-putin-explainer/explainer-why-is-russias-putin-so-focused-on-ukraine-idUSKBN2IU0UR2021-12-16
Asked if an infection from the Omicron variant could bolster immunity against the Delta variant she replied There will be protection I think from severe disease if youve had one variant or the other but these new variants may not protect you from mild diseaseNegativeLONDON Reuters The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is showing a higher rate of reinfection that other variants and its growth rate is shortening in the United Kingdom the Health Security Agencys chief medical adviser said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-hopkins/uk-faces-very-difficult-four-weeks-due-to-omicron-health-security-agency-says-idUSKBN2IT14M2021-12-15
And may not protect you from transmitting to othersNegativeLONDON Reuters The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is showing a higher rate of reinfection that other variants and its growth rate is shortening in the United Kingdom the Health Security Agencys chief medical adviser said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-hopkins/uk-faces-very-difficult-four-weeks-due-to-omicron-health-security-agency-says-idUSKBN2IT14M2021-12-15
For example the narrative around South Africa is that Omicron may be much milder whereas reports out of Denmark broadly suggests the opposite he saidNegativeJOHANNESBURG Reuters PfizerBioNTechs COVID19 vaccine has been less effective in South Africa at keeping people infected with the virus out of hospital since the Omicron variant emerged last month a realworld study published on Tuesday showedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/pfizer-shot-less-effective-in-south-africa-after-omicron-emerges-study-idUSKBN2IT0PB2021-12-15
It is also unclear how gross domestic product GDP figures may have been affected though analysts expected any impact to be minimal particularly as the builders involved were likely to be smaller firmsNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Japanese government overstated construction orders data received from builders for years Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday an admission that could dent credibility of official statistics widely used by investors and economistshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-data/japan-admits-overstating-some-government-economic-data-for-years-idUSKBN2IU01M2021-12-15
Pfizer and BioNTech said last week that two shots of their vaccine may still protect against severe disease because its mutations were unlikely to evade the Tcells responsePositiveJOHANNESBURG Reuters PfizerBioNTechs COVID19 vaccine has been less effective in South Africa at keeping people infected with the virus out of hospital since the Omicron variant emerged last month a realworld study published on Tuesday showedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/pfizer-shot-less-effective-in-south-africa-after-omicron-emerges-study-idUSKBN2IT0PB2021-12-15
While the impact on past GDP numbers may be small the revelation is likely to raise questions about the reliability of data that is a cornerstone for economists and investors looking to understand and forecast trends in the worlds thirdlargest economyNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Japanese government overstated construction orders data received from builders for years Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday an admission that could dent credibility of official statistics widely used by investors and economistshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-data/japan-admits-overstating-some-government-economic-data-for-years-idUSKBN2IU01M2021-12-15
Hopkins said infection from one variant of coronavirus should protect against severe disease from another variant but it may not protect against mild disease or from transmission of the virusNegativeLONDON Reuters The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is showing a higher rate of reinfection that other variants and its growth rate is shortening in the United Kingdom the Health Security Agencys chief medical adviser said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-hopkins/uk-faces-very-difficult-four-weeks-due-to-omicron-health-security-agency-says-idUSKBN2IT14M2021-12-15
We will first wait for the results of that investigation Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a news conference when asked whether past GDP figures the governments monthly economic report or other data may need to be revisedNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Japanese government overstated construction orders data received from builders for years Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday an admission that could dent credibility of official statistics widely used by investors and economistshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-data/japan-admits-overstating-some-government-economic-data-for-years-idUSKBN2IU01M2021-12-15
A clear pathway to ordinary constitutional order may be important for Tunisia to secure international financial assistance as it struggles to finance its fiscal deficit and next years budget as well as debt repaymentsNegativeTUNIS Reuters Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Monday he would call a constitutional referendum next July a year to the day after he seized broad powers in moves his opponents call a coup and that parliamentary elections would follow at the end of 2022http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-politics/tunisias-president-says-he-will-call-constitutional-referendum-elections-next-year-idUSKBN2IS1ZQ2021-12-14
Lawmaker Vasily Piskarev said it had a good chance of being passed Interfax reported but it may not be necessary if the epidemiological situation improvesPositiveMOSCOW Reuters Russias parliament will shelve a draft bill that would have required people travelling by plane or train to present QR codes showing proof of immunity to COVID19 the speaker of the State Duma said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia/russia-shelves-plan-for-qr-vaccination-proof-on-planes-and-trains-idUSKBN2IS10S2021-12-14
Washington has said it believes Russia may be planning to use alleged provocations by Ukraine to justify military aggressionNegativeKYIV Reuters Russias domestic intelligence service was accused by its Ukrainian counterpart on Monday of waging information warfare after it said it had arrested 106 supporters of a Ukrainian neoNazi youth group for planning attacks and mass murdershttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia-arrests/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-information-warfare-after-neo-nazi-arrests-idUSKBN2IS0WG2021-12-14
MOSCOW Reuters Russia said on Monday it may be forced to deploy intermediaterange nuclear missiles in Europe in response to what it sees as NATOs plans to do the sameNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia said on Monday it may be forced to deploy intermediaterange nuclear missiles in Europe in response to what it sees as NATOs plans to do the samehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-nato-russia-ryabkov/russia-says-it-may-be-forced-to-deploy-mid-range-nuclear-missiles-in-europe-idUSKBN2IS0JP2021-12-14
It may be possible to attract moviegoers between Christmas and New Years but its a bad start for one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year — and one that opened exclusively in theatersPositiveLOS ANGELES Varietyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-usa-boxoffice/west-side-story-falls-flat-at-box-office-with-disappointing-10-million-debut-idUSKBN2IR0ET2021-12-13
While allowing the Texas law to remain in effect the court ruled legal challenges may proceed against the measure which critics say amounts to vigilante justiceNegativeReuters California Governor Gavin Newsom said he plans to use a controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling on strict abortion curbs in Texas to design a law that would allow private citizens to sue some gun manufacturers distributors and sellershttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-guns-california/california-governor-pushes-for-gun-laws-modeled-on-texas-abortion-ban-idUSKBN2IR0312021-12-12
So it may be that someone this or that country can offer us certain conditionsPositiveKYIV Reuters Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said he did not exclude holding a referendum on the future status of wartorn eastern Ukraine and the Crimea peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-ukraine-crisis-russia/ukrainian-president-does-not-exclude-referendum-on-crimea-and-donbass-idUSKBN2IP1TM2021-12-11
It may be slightly reduced but we are seeing effectiveness being maintained for hospital admissions and that is very encouraging she saidPositiveJOHANNESBURG Reuters South African scientists see no sign that the Omicron coronavirus variant is causing more severe illness they said on Friday as officials announced plans to roll out vaccine boosters with daily infections approaching an alltime highhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-says-no-signal-of-increased-omicron-severity-yet-idUSKBN2IP0DK2021-12-11
The shots may be free but Penda has to pay 240000 Kenyan shillings 2100 for World Health Organizationapproved refrigerators to store them and has staffing costs to administer the vaccine and keep records that amount to 1000 a month for each clinicNegativeNAIROBI Reuters Now that rich nations are sharing more COVID19 shots with Africa health officials across the continent are scrambling to overcome vaccine hesitancy and logistical problems to get the doses into arms fast enough before they expirehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-kenya-vaccines/coming-to-a-clinic-near-you-kenyas-covid-19-vaccine-drive-gets-a-boost-idUSKBN2IP0O82021-12-11
But countries may feel the pressure is off with regard to nature as they have already done their bit at COP26 warned Chandler of the RSPB a UKbased conservation charityNegativeKUALA LUMPUR Thomson Reuters Foundation A flagship U.N. conference in China next spring where governments are set to ink a new global pact to protect nature could be thwarted by stricter travel restrictions imposed to contain the Omicron coronavirus variant environmentalists have warnedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-climate-nature-politics/omicron-variant-threatens-un-talks-to-seal-global-nature-deal-idUSKBN2IP02V2021-12-10
It may take a few weeks for hospitalisation outcomes to accumulate the report saidNegativeJOHANNESBURG Reuters Early hospital data from South Africa shows less than a third of patients admitted for COVID19 during the latest wave linked to the Omicron variant are suffering severe illness compared with two thirds in the early stages of the last two waveshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/severe-illness-in-s-africas-omicron-outbreak-lower-than-in-past-waves-initial-data-idUSKBN2IO1D52021-12-10
4 million women may drive in to California for abortion services if neighboring states outlaw or severely limit access to the procedureNegativeSACRAMENTO Califhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-california-abortion/groups-push-to-make-california-a-haven-for-abortion-rights-idUSKBN2IN1UB2021-12-10
WELLINGTON Reuters Surging interest in vaping among young New Zealanders may undermine a government crackdown on the tobacco industry and its aim to get people to kick the habit healthcare and antitobacco experts said on FridayNegativeWELLINGTON Reuters Surging interest in vaping among young New Zealanders may undermine a government crackdown on the tobacco industry and its aim to get people to kick the habit healthcare and antitobacco experts said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-newzealand-smoking-ban/new-zealands-smoking-ban-overlooks-worry-about-growing-youth-vaping-idUSKBN2IP0BE2021-12-10
is that COP15 may also need to be postponed again said Lin Li director of global policy and advocacy at green group WWF InternationalNegativeKUALA LUMPUR Thomson Reuters Foundation A flagship U.N. conference in China next spring where governments are set to ink a new global pact to protect nature could be thwarted by stricter travel restrictions imposed to contain the Omicron coronavirus variant environmentalists have warnedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-climate-nature-politics/omicron-variant-threatens-un-talks-to-seal-global-nature-deal-idUSKBN2IP02V2021-12-10
Public funds may be used to pay for tuition at nonsectarian private schools that do not promote a particular religion or present material through the lens of that faithPositiveReuters Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday appeared ready to further expand public funding of religiously based entities indicating sympathy toward a challenge by two Christian families to a Maine tuition assistance program that excludes private schools that promote religious beliefshttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-religion/u-s-supreme-court-conservatives-lean-toward-more-public-dollars-for-religious-schools-idUSKBN2IN0ZE2021-12-09
Director Adam McKay said that while people may view the movie as taking a political stance the big trick is that we want you to laughNegativeLOS ANGELES Reuters Leonardo DiCaprio calls his new movie Dont Look Up a gifthttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-don-t-look-up/dicaprio-calls-dont-look-up-a-unique-gift-to-climate-change-fight-idUSKBN2IN1352021-12-09
A draft tax plan on Wednesday showed the government may deny tax breaks to companies that dont hike wages and increase deductions for those that doNegativeTOKYO Reuters A majority of Japanese firms expect to freeze or cut wages in the next year even as many see profits rising a Reuters poll found illustrating how Japan Incs legendary thrift threatens Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas drive to revive demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-companies-exclusive/exclusive-japan-inc-sees-higher-profits-but-not-wages-in-year-ahead-idUSKBN2IN2EA2021-12-09
However the Reuters Corporate Survey which was conducted before details of the tax plan emerged showed companies may resist pressure to raise wages given uncertainty over the pandemic rising global commodity prices and a weaker yenNegativeTOKYO Reuters A majority of Japanese firms expect to freeze or cut wages in the next year even as many see profits rising a Reuters poll found illustrating how Japan Incs legendary thrift threatens Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas drive to revive demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-companies-exclusive/exclusive-japan-inc-sees-higher-profits-but-not-wages-in-year-ahead-idUSKBN2IN2EA2021-12-09
Takeharu Kato a lawyer in charge of a landmark court case in March where barring samesex marriage was ruled unconstitutional said the government may have shown restraint in expanding the partnership system due to the fact that a lot of ruling party lawmakers are reluctant about thisNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese LGBTQ rights activists on Wednesday hailed Tokyos move to introduce a samesex partnership system as a huge step in their fight for equality in the only G7 country that does not fully recognise samesex marriagehttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-japan-lgbt-marriage/lgbtq-groups-cheer-tokyos-same-sex-partnership-move-as-huge-step-forward-idUSKBN2IN0EI2021-12-08
There are additional changes that may mean antibodies induced by the vaccines or by infection with other variants may be less effective at preventing infection with Omicron Gilbert saidNegativeLONDON Reuters Future pandemics could be even more lethal than COVID19 so the lessons learned from the outbreak must not be squandered and the world should ensure it is prepared for the next viral onslaught one of the creators of the OxfordAstraZeneca vaccine saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain/next-pandemic-could-be-more-lethal-than-covid-vaccine-creator-says-idUSKBN2IL0GO2021-12-07
SYDNEY Reuters The dollar was supported against other safehaven currencies such as the Japanese yen on Tuesday hanging on to a jump made with U.S. yields as investors hoped early signs the Omicron variant may be mild will be proved correctPositiveSYDNEY Reuters The dollar was supported against other safehaven currencies such as the Japanese yen on Tuesday hanging on to a jump made with U.S. yields as investors hoped early signs the Omicron variant may be mild will be proved correcthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-forex/haven-currencies-pressured-by-hopes-omicron-is-mild-idUSKBN2IM0CF2021-12-07
But decent box office receipts by COVID19 standards may not be enough to ensure House of Gucci becomes profitableNeutralLOS ANGELES Varietyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-usa-boxoffice/disneys-encanto-leads-another-quiet-weekend-at-box-office-idUSKBN2IK0EE2021-12-06
The events of the past few days have shown the government may be effectively unable to govern until the next election said Haydon Manning a professor of political science at Flinders University in South AustraliaNegativeCANBERRA Reuters A chaotic parliament session has left Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison seeking a reset as his conservative coalition trails in opinion polls and infighting derails his legislative agenda less than six months before an electionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-australia-politics-analysis/analysis-australian-pm-behind-in-polls-and-beset-by-division-faces-tough-road-to-re-election-idUSKBN2IL0942021-12-06
Namibia warned last month it may have to destroy thousands of outofdate dosesNegativeSEKENANI Kenya Reuters When a group arrived at the Sekenani health clinic in rural Kenya for their COVID19 vaccines recently staff told them there were no doses left and that they should come back soonhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa-vaccine-ins/covid-shots-are-finally-arriving-but-africa-cant-get-them-all-into-arms-idUSKBN2IL0CU2021-12-06
As anxiety has grown that rising global inflation may have ripple effects on Japan I will do the utmost to realise wage hikes in order to protect the Japanese economy Kishida saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed on Monday to ensure workers wage hikes through tax breaks to protect the economy from the impact of rising global inflation and to achieve a virtuous cycle of economic growth and wealth distributionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-economy/japan-pm-vows-to-ensure-workers-wage-hikes-to-guard-against-global-inflation-idUSKBN2IL0BL2021-12-06
Blinken told the Reuters Next conference on Friday that Biden would tell Putin about the countrys determination not as a threat but simply as a fact to stand up resolutely against any reckless or aggressive actions that Russia may pursue and also to defend the territorial integrity the sovereignty the independence of UkraineNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is developing comprehensive initiatives to make it difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and that he would not accept Moscows red lines as fears mounted that the simmering conflict could erupt into warhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-ukraine-crisis-biden/biden-says-he-is-crafting-a-plan-for-russia-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN2II1PQ2021-12-04
It may take several weeks to get answers to these questionsNegativeNEW YORK Reuters The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus possibly one that causes the common cold present in the same infected cells according to researchershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-omicron/omicron-variant-may-have-picked-up-a-piece-of-common-cold-virus-idUSKBN2II26A2021-12-04
While pressures on domestic consumption are easing next weeks data suggests it may take time for Japans economy to rebound even as policymakers have kept monetary policy loose and fiscal policy expansionary to help the pandemic recoveryNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy likely contracted at a fasterthanexpected pace in the JulySeptember quarter a Reuters poll showed on Friday as capital spending stalled among companies hit by supply constraintshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-gdp/japans-q3-gdp-slump-seen-slightly-bigger-than-expected-on-soft-capex-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2II09C2021-12-03
There are now signs that even Japan Inc may be nearing a tipping point as soaring raw material costs and a weak yen drive up what companies pay for fuel coffee beans and beefNegativeTOKYO Reuters It was a chocolate biscuit that turned Masayuki Iwasa a selfprofessed pennypincher with a sweet tooth into one of Japans most scrupulous chroniclers of shrinkflationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-inflation/as-global-costs-soar-japans-shrinkflation-gets-harder-to-swallow-idUSKBN2II0F82021-12-03
Airlines may take new reservations as long as the number of arrivals stays below a daily limit of 3500 down from last months figure of 5000 a transport ministry official saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan on Thursday reversed a ban on inbound flight reservations revealing confusion between government agencies and the public over Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas strategy to keep out the Omicron coronavirus varianthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japan-drops-ban-on-inbound-flight-bookings-after-confusion-idUSKBN2IH0962021-12-03
There may be customers who have had such a negative experience in which they felt deceived and have a bad memory of it he saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters It was a chocolate biscuit that turned Masayuki Iwasa a selfprofessed pennypincher with a sweet tooth into one of Japans most scrupulous chroniclers of shrinkflationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-inflation/as-global-costs-soar-japans-shrinkflation-gets-harder-to-swallow-idUSKBN2II0F82021-12-03
We have a general question around what that demand may actually be which is why we havent locked in for 2024 and 2025 Deurloo saidNeutralReuters Pratt & Whitneys improved version of the geared turbofan engine used by Airbus SEs strongselling A320neo jet family will help build backlog the engine maker said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/raytheon-tech-engine/pratt-whitney-targets-backlog-with-updated-a320neo-engine-idUSKBN2IH1J12021-12-03
But the impact of shrinkflation may still not be fully reflected in that data because the government index tends to use leading brands whereas shrinkflation is more prevalent at lesser known companies said University of Tokyos WatanabeNeutralTOKYO Reuters It was a chocolate biscuit that turned Masayuki Iwasa a selfprofessed pennypincher with a sweet tooth into one of Japans most scrupulous chroniclers of shrinkflationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-inflation/as-global-costs-soar-japans-shrinkflation-gets-harder-to-swallow-idUSKBN2II0F82021-12-03
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instancePositiveReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-12-03
Most have taken a waitandsee stance as they weigh how fast the variant may spread and its potential harmfulness although Alphabet Incs Google was indefinitely delaying its returntooffice plan around the worldPositiveReuters Company executives are beginning to consider different permanent work models for their employees as the coronavirus pandemic and the spread of the Omicron variant destabilize their latest returntooffice planshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/reuters-next-coronavirus-companies/omicron-may-throw-wrench-in-companies-plans-to-return-to-office-idUSKBN2II0AZ2021-12-03
The supplier named as Seth Kenny earlier told police he believed the live bullets found on the set may have been reloaded ammunition that he previously had acquired from a friend according to the documentsPositiveLOS ANGELES Reuters Alec Baldwin said he did not pull the trigger of the gun that killed a cinematographer on the movie set of Rust while investigators in New Mexico zeroed in on how live ammunition may have found its way to the sethttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-rust-shooting-baldwin/alec-baldwin-on-fatal-movie-set-shooting-i-didnt-pull-the-trigger-idUSKBN2IG4S82021-12-02
But there may be little room for error as a host of new EV conversion startups strive for scale to help them weather the increasing regulatory standards and costs that have begun to be introduced in countries like FranceNeutralSILVERSTONE England Reuters You can save your prized Aston Martin DB6 Porsche 911 or Mustang from the museum of combustion engine historyhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/autos-electric-conversions/saving-the-dinosaurs-startups-drive-to-electrify-fossil-fuel-cars-idUSKBN2IH0DM2021-12-02
The new study determined that although climate change may have slightly increased the likelihood of the current low rainfall levels the recent dry weather is still within expected natural variabilityNegativeReuters Poverty poor infrastructure and natural weather variability are bigger contributors to Madagascars food crisis than climate change according to a study released on Thursday by international research collective World Weather Attributionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-change-madagascar-drought/madagascar-food-crisis-caused-more-by-poverty-natural-weather-than-climate-change-study-idUSKBN2IG59M2021-12-02
With all due respect I address you today to express my true regret for any and all harm that I may have done and I ask that you and all the citizens of this country forgive me she said in Spanish through an interpreterPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters A U.S. judge sentenced the wife of imprisoned Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzman to three years in prison on Tuesday after she pleaded guilty to helping the Sinaloa drug cartelhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-mexico-cartel-wife/u-s-judge-sentences-wife-of-mexican-drug-lord-el-chapo-to-three-years-in-prison-idUSKBN2IF0X82021-12-01
KINGSTON Reuters Barbados declaration of a republic on Tuesday may fuel fervor in other Commonwealth countries to follow suit but experts say removing the queen requires overcoming political hurdles that have for decades stymied republican initiativesNegativeKINGSTON Reuters Barbados declaration of a republic on Tuesday may fuel fervor in other Commonwealth countries to follow suit but experts say removing the queen requires overcoming political hurdles that have for decades stymied republican initiativeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-barbados-britain-commonwealth/commonwealth-nations-face-hurdles-to-follow-barbados-republican-path-idUSKBN2IF2C02021-12-01
I think chances are good it will help him out though it may not appear in opinion polls right away Hino saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Tuesday a day after closing its borders to all foreigners in one of the worlds toughest precautionary measureshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-variant-japan/japans-first-omicron-case-may-help-portray-pm-kishida-as-decisive-idUSKBN2IF0GB2021-12-01
Wade were overturned more women would have to travel out of conservative states like Mississippi for abortions an option that those with scarce financial resources may be unable to accomplish according to a doctor at the clinic who flies in from MassachusettsNegativeJACKSON Misshttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-abortion-mississippi/lone-mississippi-clinic-on-front-line-of-u-s-supreme-court-abortion-battle-idUSKBN2IE0YV2021-11-30
It may also be a harbinger of a broader attempt by other former colonies to cut ties to the British monarchy as it braces for the end of Elizabeths nearly 70year reign and the future accession of CharlesNegativeBRIDGETOWN Reuters Barbados ditched Britains Queen Elizabeth as head of state forging a new republic on Tuesday with its firstever president and severing its last remaining colonial bonds nearly 400 years after the first English ships arrived at the Caribbean islandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-barbados-britain/barbados-ditches-britains-queen-elizabeth-to-become-a-republic-idUSKBN2IE0LO2021-11-30
Negative coverage may continue so I think it is necessary to consider setting such standards in consultation with the IHA.NegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans crown prince criticised the media on Tuesday for falsities and terrible things in its coverage of the engagement of his daughter former princess Mako who relinquished her royal status to marry a nonroyal last monthhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-royals/japans-crown-prince-criticises-media-coverage-of-daughters-engagement-idUSKBN2IF0602021-11-30
5 steelmaker said in March that it may consider acquiring or investing in integrated steel mills in China and ASEAN countries to boost its global capacity of crude steel output to 100 million tonnesPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans biggest steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp is in talks to buy a steel mill in Southeast Asia to secure ironmaking resources in the growing market and step up its overseas expansion a senior executive saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/nippon-steel-strategy/nippon-steel-in-talks-to-buy-steel-mill-in-southeast-asia-executive-idUSKBN2IE1UD2021-11-30
It may be more severe or it may be more mild than DeltaNegativeWELLINGTON Reuters New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday the country will move into a system of living with the COVID19 virus later this week despite the new Omicron variant posing a fresh health threat to the worldhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-variant-newzealand/new-zealand-to-ease-covid-measures-this-week-despite-omicron-threat-pm-idUSKBN2IE08B2021-11-29
Although epidemiologists say travel curbs may be too late to stop Omicron from circulating globally many countries around the world including the United States Brazil Canada and European Union nations announced travel bans or restrictions on southern Africa on FridayNegativeLONDON/BERLIN/AMSTERDAM Reuters Britain Germany and Italy detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new steps to contain the virus while more nations imposed restrictions on travel from southern Africahttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus/uk-germany-and-italy-detect-omicron-variant-cases-israel-closes-borders-idUSKBN2IC0A92021-11-27
Other passengers on the flight may be considered close contacts and will need to get tested immediately and isolate for 14 days and compliance checks will be undertaken NSW Health saidNegativeMELBOURNE Reuters Health officials in Australias most populous state have begun urgent testing after two people who arrived on a flight from southern Africa overnight tested positive to the coronavirus raising concerns that a newly detected highly infectious strain has arrived in the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australian-state-on-edge-about-omicron-virus-variant-arrival-idUSKBN2IC0MV2021-11-27
U.S. NATO and Ukrainian officials have raised the alarm in recent weeks over what they say are unusual Russian troop movements near the border with Ukraine suggesting that Moscow may be poised to launch an attackNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia has no plans to invade Ukraine and suggestions to the contrary are malicious U.S. propaganda Moscows foreign intelligence chief said on Saturdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine/russia-spy-chief-says-ukraine-invasion-plan-malicious-u-s-propaganda-idUSKBN2IC0D52021-11-27
U.S. NATO and Ukrainian officials have raised the alarm in recent weeks over what they say are unusual Russian troop movements closer to Ukraine suggesting that Moscow may be poised to launch an attack on its neighbor accusations Russia has rejected as fearmongeringNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters All options are on the table in how to respond to Russias large and unusual troop buildup near Ukraines border and the NATO alliance will decide on the next move following consultations next week the State Departments top U.S. diplomat for European affairs said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine-usa/u-s-says-all-options-on-the-table-over-russian-troop-buildup-near-ukraine-idUSKBN2IB1Q32021-11-27
The negative impacts of a weak yen may be larger than before given the penetration ratio of imports is on the riseNegativeTOKYO Reuters A weak yen once seen as favourable for Japans exportsfocused economy has now become a pain point as it eats into household finances and confounds policymakershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-yen-analysis/analysis-in-japan-a-weaker-yen-may-not-be-the-blessing-it-once-was-idUSKBN2IB06V2021-11-26
Intelligence sources diplomats and analysts have told Reuters that Moscow may be using the escalation as part of a wider strategy to exert pressure in Europe including by backing Belarus in the migrant crisis and parlaying its influence as the continents top gas supplier into pressure for quick regulatory approval of its new Nord Stream 2 pipeline to GermanyNegativeThis Novhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine/in-russia-ukraine-faceoff-both-sides-stage-combat-drills-idUSKBN2I913K2021-11-26
Early signs from diagnostic laboratories suggest the variant has rapidly increased in the most populated province of Gauteng and may already be present in the countrys other eight provinces they saidPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-snapshot/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus-right-now-idUSKBN2IB0AW2021-11-26
Fed officials have contributed to the more hawkish view that the U.S. central bank may act sooner to try to stem rising price pressures if inflation doesnt moderate while the European Central Bank ECB is expected to remain more dovish as growth in the region lagsNeutralNEW YORK Reuters The dollar gained broadly on Wednesday reaching 16month highs against the euro and an almost fiveyear top against the Japanese yen as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy faster than its peershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-forex/dollar-jumps-on-hawkish-fed-strong-consumer-spending-data-idUSKBN2I90TV2021-11-25
Actually doing so may not be easyNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters President Joe Bidens move to release oil from strategic reserves in coordination with top oil consuming nations including China represents a unique bet that finding common ground with the United States biggest economic rival can help lower fuel prices for Americanshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-oil-reserves-biden-analysis/bidens-oil-reserves-bet-mixes-china-outreach-with-appeal-to-u-s-voters-idUSKBN2I826F2021-11-25
Intelligence sources diplomats and analysts say Moscow may be using the escalation of tension with Ukraine as part of a wider strategy to exert pressure in Europe including by backing Belarus in the migrant crisis and using its influence as the continents top gas supplier to press for quick regulatory approval of its new Nord Stream 2 pipeline to GermanyNegativeMOSCOW/KYIV Reuters Russia staged military drills in the Black Sea south of Ukraine on Wednesday and said it needed to sharpen the combatreadiness of its conventional and nuclear forces because of heightened NATO activity near its bordershttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-russia-ukraine/russia-and-ukraine-both-step-up-military-alert-with-combat-drills-idUSKBN2I913K2021-11-25
Now though some production companies may have bitten off more than they can chew as the region one of the worlds biggest hubs has enjoyed a record leap in new U.S. movie and television business to about 1 billion this yearPositivePRAGUE Reuters Hollywood flocked to central Europe during the pandemic when film producers there were allowed to keep the cameras rolling making the region an irresistible draw for streaming giants captivated by castles and tax breakshttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-easteurope-film-workers/lights-camera-anyone-film-studios-cant-get-the-crew-idUSKBN2I90KB2021-11-25
It may well have value in that alone rather than having to be followed through with a fullscale invasion which would be politically disastrous for PutinNegativeMOSCOW/KYIV Reuters Russia staged military drills in the Black Sea south of Ukraine on Wednesday and said it needed to sharpen the combatreadiness of its conventional and nuclear forces because of heightened NATO activity near its bordershttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-russia-ukraine/russia-and-ukraine-both-step-up-military-alert-with-combat-drills-idUSKBN2I913K2021-11-25
Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis tweeted his dismay saying Are these reasons for leaving his colleagues unemployed because he is not getting his way in the countryNegativeATHENS Reuters A Greek actor has forced the cancellation of a Eugene Ionesco play in Athens after refusing to perform only for vaccinated audiences drawing criticism and praise in equal measure amid a surge of COVID19 infections in the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-actor/tragedy-or-farce-furore-as-greek-actor-refuses-to-play-for-vaccinated-only-idUSKBN2I916Y2021-11-25
U.S. NATO and Ukrainian officials have raised the alarm in recent weeks over what they say are unusual Russian troop movements closer to Ukraine suggesting that Moscow may be poised to launch a new attack on its neighbour accusations Russia has rejected as fearmongeringNegativeMOSCOW Reuters President Vladimir Putins repositioning of troops closer to Ukraine is part of a Russian push to secure and frame the terms of another summit with U.S. President Joe Biden say two people close to official Russian foreign policy circleshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine-putin-analysis/analysis-putins-ukraine-gambit-seen-as-part-of-play-for-new-biden-summit-idUSKBN2I91PR2021-11-25
Its not large enough to bring down prices in a meaningful way and may even backfire if it prompts OPEC+ to slow the pace at which it is raising output said Caroline Bain chief commodities economist at Capital Economics LtdNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday it will release millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves in coordination with China India South Korea Japan and Britain to try to cool prices after OPEC+ producers repeatedly ignored calls for more crudehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-oil-reserves/u-s-marshals-other-nations-challenges-opec-with-release-of-oil-reserves-idUSKBN2I804J2021-11-24
The letter seen by Reuters highlights shareholder discomfort over Toshibas proposal an unease reflected in the companys recent weak stock performance and raises the possibility that the breakup may struggle to win approval at a shareholder meeting early next yearNegativeTOKYO Reuters Toshiba Corps secondlargest shareholder on Wednesday objected to the Japanese conglomerates plan to split itself into three companies and called on it to instead solicit offers from potential buyershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/toshiba-shareholders-exclusive/exclusive-major-toshiba-shareholder-objects-to-break-up-urges-board-to-solicit-offers-idUSKBN2I901J2021-11-24
Recent high oil prices have been caused by a sharp rebound in global demand which cratered early in the pandemic in 2021 and analysts have said that releasing reserves may not be enough to curb further risesNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday it will release millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves in coordination with China India South Korea Japan and Britain to try to cool prices after OPEC+ producers repeatedly ignored calls for more crudehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-oil-reserves/u-s-marshals-other-nations-challenges-opec-with-release-of-oil-reserves-idUSKBN2I804J2021-11-24
In that case OPEC members with more room to boost output may instead prefer to maintain current production or even reduce itPositiveTOKYO/NEW DELHI Reuters Japanese and Indian officials are working on ways to release national reserves of crude oil in tandem with the United States and other major economies but the timing of such a release remains unclear seven government sources with knowledge of the plans told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-oil-reserves-japan/japan-india-working-on-oil-stock-release-with-u-s-timing-unclear-sources-idUSKBN2I707J2021-11-23
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-11-22
However Japan may struggle to justify such a move as under its own laws the country can release reserves only at a time of supply constraints or natural disasters but not to lower pricesPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United Stateshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-oil-reserves-japan/japan-pm-confirms-oil-reserves-may-be-released-to-curb-prices-idUSKBN2I502U2021-11-22
If this rate continues of nonperforming loans the banks may not have a chance to survive in the next six monthsNeutralUNITED NATIONS Reuters The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistans banks warning that a spike in people unable to repay loans lower deposits and a cash liquidity crunch could cause the financial system to collapse within monthshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/afghanistan-conflict-banking-exclusive/exclusive-u-n-warns-of-colossal-collapse-of-afghan-banking-system-idUSKBN2I70B12021-11-22
It may be slightly premature to call it an outandout bomb because Warner BrosNegativeLOS ANGELES Varietyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-usa-boxoffice/box-office-ghostbusters-afterlife-starts-strong-with-44-million-king-richard-whiffs-idUSKBN2I60GJ2021-11-22
The electoral commission and Libyan courts are likely to rule on the eligibility of candidates in the coming weeks a process that may itself stir new disputesNegativeTRIPOLI Reuters Libyas interim prime minister Abdulhamid alDbeibah registered as a candidate for the presidency on Sunday despite having vowed not to do so as a condition of taking his current post and despite contested election rules that may prevent him from standinghttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-election/libyan-interim-pm-registers-bid-for-presidency-idUSKBN2I60EY2021-11-22
Unlike airspace an ADIZ is usually an area where countries may unilaterally demand that foreign aircraft take special steps to identify themselves with no international laws governing ADIZsNeutralSEOUL Reuters South Koreas military said on Friday it scrambled fighter jets after two Chinese and seven Russian warplanes intruded into its air defence identification zone during what Beijing called regular traininghttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-southkorea-china-russia/s-korea-scrambles-fighter-jets-as-china-russia-aircraft-enter-air-defense-zone-idUSKBN2I40NU2021-11-22
Germany warned on Friday it may need to move to a full lockdown after Austria said it would reimpose strict measures to tackle rising infectionsNegativeSINGAPORE Reuters Oil prices came off sevenweek lows on Monday but remained under pressure after Japan said it was weighing releasing oil reserves and as the COVID19 situation in Europe worsened raising concerns about both oversupply and weak demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-oil/oil-off-7-week-lows-but-under-pressure-as-release-of-reserves-eyed-idUSKBN2I60OX2021-11-22
The European Commission may approve state aid to fill funding gaps in particular if it helps set up cutting edge chip plants Margrethe Vestager told a news conferencePositiveBRUSSELS Reuters The European Union may ease stateaid rules to allow the funding of new chip plants to tackle shortages in the bloc its competition chief said on Thursday while resisting pressure led by France for a noholdsbarred approach to subsidieshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/eu-antitrust/eu-looking-to-relax-rules-to-allow-funding-of-cutting-edge-chip-plants-idUSKBN2I30SM2021-11-19
Inflating the size may have become the purpose with little discretion made on whether the spending would be effective said Takumi Tsunoda senior economist at Shinkin Central Bank Research InstitutePositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan is set to announce a record 490 billion spending package on Friday to cushion the economic blow from the COVID19 pandemic bucking a global trend towards withdrawing crisismode stimulus measures and adding strains to its already tattered financeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-stimulus/japan-to-unveil-record-stimulus-package-bucking-global-tapering-trend-idUSKBN2I401B2021-11-19
BRUSSELS Reuters The European Union may ease stateaid rules to allow the funding of new chip plants to tackle shortages in the bloc its competition chief said on Thursday while resisting pressure led by France for a noholdsbarred approach to subsidiesNegativeBRUSSELS Reuters The European Union may ease stateaid rules to allow the funding of new chip plants to tackle shortages in the bloc its competition chief said on Thursday while resisting pressure led by France for a noholdsbarred approach to subsidieshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/eu-antitrust/eu-looking-to-relax-rules-to-allow-funding-of-cutting-edge-chip-plants-idUSKBN2I30SM2021-11-19
Even a hold or a rate hike may only provide shortterm relief for the currency as much will then depend on the presidents reaction and whether he decides to part ways with another central bank governor said Jason Tuvey senior emerging markets economist at Capital EconomicsPositiveAdds analyst comment backgroundhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-currency/update-1-turkish-lira-pares-losses-after-touching-all-time-low-near-11-to-the-dollar-idUSL1N2S90992021-11-18
BANGKOK Nov 18 Reuters Thailands economic engines may not be as strong as before and the countrys important tourism sector may take longer to normalise its central bank governor said on ThursdayNegativeAdds detail quoteshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/thailand-economy-cenbank/update-1-thai-c-bank-chief-says-economic-engines-not-as-strong-as-before-idUSL1N2S906E2021-11-18
These may include calls for voluntary fuel savings fuelswitching such as oil to gas for power generation or surge production to quickly tap underground reservesPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Biden administration is considering tapping the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve SPR to cool oil prices in conjunction with other big consumers like China and Japanhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/usa-oil-spr/what-is-the-spr-the-emergency-oil-stash-biden-may-tap-idUSKBN2I304S2021-11-18
Such a move may not have a longterm impact on dampening U.S. oil prices that hit a sevenyear high above 85 a barrel in late October analysts sayNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The Biden administration is considering tapping the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to cool oil prices in conjunction with other big consumers like China and Japanhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/usa-oil-spr-explainer/explainer-what-is-the-spr-the-emergency-oil-stash-biden-may-tap-idUSKBN2I22J42021-11-18
Brainard at the margin may be the more dovish choice willing to show more patience in raising ratesPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. President Joe Bidens nominee as the next chair of the Federal Reserve expected as soon as this week will inherit an economy headed for the fastest annual growth in a generation with wage increases flowing to the lowestpaid workers strong hiring and household bank accounts flush with cashhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-chair/growth-jobs-and-inflation-clash-in-biden-fed-choice-idUSKBN2I20F42021-11-17
Likewise inflation may be running at a 30year high because the recovery isnt finished and will fall as spending work and other habits return to normalPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters A year ago as the coronavirus built toward its most intense peak the U.S. economy was in a dark spot with job growth stalled more than 10 million out of work and about to lose unemployment benefits and warnings of a slide back into recessionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-recovery-anlysis/analysis-post-recovery-fed-elected-officials-now-challenged-to-define-new-normal-idUSKBN2I00ZI2021-11-16
Research by Jefferies and others has estimated that even at the lowest income levels households have perhaps two months extra cash on hand from stimulus and other payments including ongoing tax rebates for families with children that may let them be more selective about workNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters A year ago as the coronavirus built toward its most intense peak the U.S. economy was in a dark spot with job growth stalled more than 10 million out of work and about to lose unemployment benefits and warnings of a slide back into recessionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-recovery-anlysis/analysis-post-recovery-fed-elected-officials-now-challenged-to-define-new-normal-idUSKBN2I00ZI2021-11-16
Fed may not be hawkish enough analystNeutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-gains-as-inflation-fears-overshadow-firmer-dollar-yields-idUSL4N2S70V22021-11-16
Today they are led by individual nations who may or may not have an interest in the crisis of the day defence analysts have saidNeutralBRUSSELS Reuters The European Union is considering a joint military force of up to 5000 troops by 2025 to intervene in a range of crises and without relying on the United States according to a draft planhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-eu-defence/eu-to-aim-for-rapid-deployment-force-without-u-s-assets-by-2025-document-says-idUSKBN2I100C2021-11-16
The package will likely be a mixed bag of nearterm and longterm growth measures and the focus may be blurred so it wont have much impact nearterm Norinchukins Minami saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy contracted much faster than expected in the third quarter as global supply disruptions hit exports and business spending plans and fresh COVID19 cases soured the consumer moodhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-gdp/japans-economy-shrinks-more-than-expected-as-supply-shortages-hit-idUSKBN2HZ0PX2021-11-15
Converting internal combustion engines to green fuels such as hydrogen is technologically difficult but doing so would allow the companies to support decadesold existing supply chains employing hundreds of thousands of workers that they may otherwise have to drop as they switch to building electric vehicles EVPositiveOKAYAMA Japan Reuters Toyota Motor Corp said on Saturday it will partner with four other Japanese vehicle makers to explore the viability of alternative green fuels for internal combustion engine cars including hydrogen and synthetic fuels derived from biomasshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/toyota-hydrogen/toyota-says-to-develop-alternative-fuels-with-other-japanese-vehicle-makers-idUSKBN2HY04Y2021-11-15
The talks entered their final scheduled day on Friday but may run late as a deal had yet to emerge by early afternoonPositiveGLASGOW Reuters Deforestation in Brazils Amazon rainforest rose in October from a year ago satellite data showed on Friday undercutting vows by the government of President Jair Bolsonaro that it is curbing destruction of a crucial bulwark against climate changehttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-climate-un-brazil-environment/deforestation-in-brazils-amazon-rises-in-oct-despite-cop26-vows-idUSKBN2HX1MH2021-11-15
However ECB policymakers acknowledged on Friday that euro zone inflation may decline more slowly than earlier thought partly due to supply chain bottlenecksNegativeReuters European shares closed their sixth straight week of gains at a new high on Friday as strong results from Cartier owner Richemont rounded off a robust earnings seasonhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/european-shares-end-sixth-straight-week-of-gains-at-record-high-idUSKBN2HX0ZZ2021-11-15
In a sign authorities may be stepping up efforts to quash a campaign of planned protests and civil disobedience security forces moved to disperse protesters as soon as they began to gather in the early afternoonNegativeKHARTOUM Reuters Five protesters were killed on Saturday as huge crowds defied gunfire and tear gas in Sudans capital Khartoum and other cities to demonstrate against a military takeover witnesses and medics saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-sudan-politics/protesters-face-tear-gas-and-bullets-to-oppose-sudan-coup-idUSKBN2HY0BG2021-11-15
But that may take time if it happens at allNeutralLOS ANGELES Reuters Britney Spears won back her freedom http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-britney-spears-future/whats-next-for-britney-clues-are-in-her-own-words-idUSKBN2HY0312021-11-15
1 QR codes may be also needed to enter public places including restaurants but this set of restrictions may differ from region to region depending on the local infection rateNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The Russian government on Friday published a draft proposal to require QR codes as proof of immunity to COVID19 from air and railway travellers up to June 1http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-restriction/russia-to-require-proof-of-immunity-to-covid-19-from-travellers-draft-laws-idUSKBN2HX2H12021-11-15
Reuters A surge in international visitors to the United States may not benefit Disney and Universal theme parks in the country until next year since early arrivals will focus on family reunions and holiday trips will need planningNegativeReuters A surge in international visitors to the United States may not benefit Disney and Universal theme parks in the country until next year since early arrivals will focus on family reunions and holiday trips will need planninghttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-disney-theme-parks/disney-universal-parks-may-see-no-immediate-cheer-as-international-visitors-return-idUSKBN2HW2G22021-11-12
A final communique may warn potential spoilers that they could face sanctions diplomats saidNegativePARIS Reuters World powers meet in France on Friday to push for elections in Libya by yearend and endorse efforts to remove foreign forces from the oilproducing nation despite growing political wrangling that threatens to unravel a yearlong peace processhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-libya-security-conference/world-powers-meet-to-push-for-elections-in-politically-fragile-libya-idUSKBN2HX04U2021-11-12
However while more dovish policies may be better for riskier assets like stocks investors have expressed caution about changing the horses at this point in the race to recover from the pandemicNegativeNEW YORK Reuters A lack of news over U.S. President Joe Bidens pick for Federal Reserve chair is introducing unpredictability for investors at a crucial time as the central bank prepares to taper its asset purchases and start hiking rateshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-brainard-investors-explainer/explainer-what-are-investors-focused-on-for-the-next-fed-chair-idUSKBN2HX0LB2021-11-12
Gold prices can rise for a while as prolonged supply chain issues might lead to longerlasting inflation and interest rate hikes may not keep pace with it Innes said adding that a ratehike cycle should ultimately push bullion lowerNegativeDollar leaps to 16month highhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-heads-for-best-week-in-6-mths-as-inflation-fears-balloon-idUSL1N2S306G2021-11-12
WASHINGTON Reuters The United States is watching for signs that Russia may be using energy as a political tool in Europes energy crunch Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday adding that Washington was committed to take appropriate action along with Germany if Moscow were to take that pathNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The United States is watching for signs that Russia may be using energy as a political tool in Europes energy crunch Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday adding that Washington was committed to take appropriate action along with Germany if Moscow were to take that pathhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ukraine-usa/blinken-meets-ukraine-official-warns-russia-on-natgas-supplies-idUSKBN2HV2TG2021-11-11
Though Australia opened its borders this month to vaccinated citizens recruiters say the difficulty of finding and keeping personnel may worsen in 2022 as workers shake off some of the worlds longest COVID19 lockdowns and look abroadNegativeSYDNEY Reuters As closed borders intensify a skills shortage demand for Australian mergers and acquisitions lawyers is so high that firms are offering signon bonuses for the first time in 15 years and have nearly doubled recruiting feeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-wages/facing-a-boom-without-workers-australian-employers-deploy-bonuses-and-raises-idUSKBN2HW0IQ2021-11-11
Supply constraints may well turn out to be transitory but the rise in core drivers increases the pressure on the Fed to trigger a monetary policy responseNegativeTOKYO Reuters Inflation fears pressured Asian stocks and buoyed the dollar at an almost 16month high on Thursday after U.S. consumer prices surged at the fastest pace since 1990 boosting the case for faster Federal Reserve policy tighteninghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/asian-stocks-slump-dollar-shines-as-inflation-fears-flare-idUSKBN2HW04O2021-11-11
MOSCOW Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet for talks in person in early 2022 and speak by video conference before the end of this year Russias Kommersant newspaper reported on Wednesday quoting sourcesPositiveMOSCOW Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet for talks in person in early 2022 and speak by video conference before the end of this year Russias Kommersant newspaper reported on Wednesday quoting sourceshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-usa-putin-biden/biden-putin-may-meet-for-talks-in-person-in-early-2022-kommersant-idUSKBN2HV1442021-11-11
Weve seen strong earnings which have been fuelling rallies over the last few weeks but there are concerns about firms performance towards the end of the year how this may start to cede and dampen their ability to push higher if prices continue to rise said Daniela Sabin Hathorn markets analyst at IG.NegativeReuters European stocks closed at a record high on Wednesday following strong earnings from the media and energy sectors while technology stocks fell as fears of increased competition weighed on popular online food delivery companieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/european-stocks-end-at-record-high-on-robust-earnings-idUSKBN2HV10Q2021-11-11
The survey results suggest inflationary pressures may finally be on the rise according to Tohru Sasaki head of Japan Markets Research at JPMorganNegativeTOKYO Reuters Hit by a weaker yen a slim majority of Japanese firms plan to pass on or have passed on climbing commodity costs to customers a Reuters poll showed a sign that inflationary pressures may be increasing in the worlds thirdbiggest economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-companies/around-half-of-japan-firms-looking-to-pass-on-rising-commodity-costs-to-customers-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2HV3262021-11-11
If the economy continues to recover firms may be able to pass on costs to consumers at some point he saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans wholesale inflation hit a fourdecade high in October following a similar spike in Chinas factory gate prices as supply bottlenecks and rising commodity costs threatened Asian corporate profitshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-prices/japans-wholesale-inflation-hits-40-year-high-as-fuel-costs-spike-idUSKBN2HW03G2021-11-11
The inflation numbers surprised on the upside and they may not even be the peak said ING economist Rob CarnellNegativeTOKYO Reuters Inflation fears pressured Asian stocks and buoyed the dollar at an almost 16month high on Thursday after U.S. consumer prices surged at the fastest pace since 1990 boosting the case for faster Federal Reserve policy tighteninghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/asian-stocks-slump-dollar-shines-as-inflation-fears-flare-idUSKBN2HW04O2021-11-11
But it may be easier for forecasters to look beyond unprecedented pandemicrelated supply bottlenecks and labour market distortions than navigate a Northern winter of still wildly skewed economic statistics and policy nervousnessNegativeThe author is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters Newshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-rates/column-a-winter-of-market-confusion-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2S07KA2021-11-10
Delays to the sale may have given Softbank the flexibility to announce a buyback now with expectations of ramping up share purchases later Redex Research analyst Kirk Boodry wrote in a notePositiveTOKYO Reuters SoftBank Group Corp shares jumped 10 on Tuesday the first trading session after the Japanese conglomerate said it would spend up to 1 trillion yen 8http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/softbank-group-stocks/softbank-shares-jump-10-on-9-billion-buyback-idUSKBN2HU00K2021-11-09
If the government were to move ahead with the proposed cash handouts for all children some households may simply decide to add to their savings instead of spending the money said Takeshi Minami chief economist at Norinchukin Research InstitutePositivehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-stimulus-debt/japan-economic-stimulus-seen-topping-265-billion-requires-new-debt-kyodo-idUSKBN2HT00F2021-11-09
You may be able to beat us but you cant break usNegativeReuters Seventimes Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton moved on Monday to defuse comments he made about Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bulls Sergio Perez after Sundays Mexico City Grand Prixhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-motor-f1-mexico/motor-racing-hamilton-clarifies-his-comments-about-bottas-perez-idUSKBN2HT2U42021-11-09
If inflation is more persistent than we are saying right now then I think we may have to take a little sooner action in order to keep inflation under control Bullard said adding that he feels that many of the millions of Americans who left the workforce during the pandemic are not likely to return to the job market leaving the labor supply tightNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Monday turned their focus toward a debate over monetary policy that will heat up in coming months as the Fed slows the pace of its asset purchases clearing the decks for interest rate hikes as soon as next yearhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-clarida/fed-officials-turn-focus-to-rate-debate-eye-on-jobs-inflation-idUSKBN2HT1PD2021-11-09
He said the lack of a clear definition may make it easier for Britain and other nations to claim success at the end of the COP26 summit due to close on Friday buoyed by pledges to phase out coal cut methane emissions and halt deforestation among othersNegativeGLASGOW Thomson Reuters Foundation An overarching goal for the COP26 U.N. summit of keeping alive a 1http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-un-science-politics/analysis-dead-or-alive-cop26-climate-talks-strive-to-save-1-5c-warming-goal-idUSKBN2HU03F2021-11-09
The armed forces said in a statement soldiers may have been used as couriers to transport the illicit goods from CAR into Portugal and they became aware of such suspicions in December 2019NegativeLISBON Reuters Portuguese police have clamped down on a crime ring that allegedly involved the countrys U.N. peacekeepers in the Central African Republic CAR using military planes to smuggle gold diamonds and drugs authorities said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-portugal-crime-peacekeepers/gold-diamonds-and-drugs-portuguese-peacekeepers-suspected-of-smuggling-idUSKBN2HT2DH2021-11-09
Developing countries may well be waryPositiveGLASGOW Reuters Governments will push for agreement on Monday on how to help vulnerable countries deal with global warming and compensate them for damage already done a test of whether developing and rich nations can end a standoff over cash for climate changehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-climate-un/focus-turns-to-climate-finance-after-flurry-of-cop26-pledges-idUSKBN2HT0032021-11-08
Important as these announcements may be they are not legally binding noted Mohamed Adow director of Power Shift Africa a Kenyabased climate and energy thinktankPositiveGLASGOW Thomson Reuters Foundation Dozens of nations pledged on Saturday to do more to protect nature and overhaul farming at the COP26 U.N. climate talks amid misgivings about past failureshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-un-farming-nature/nature-and-climate-protection-pledges-pile-up-at-cop26-amid-ghosts-of-past-failures-idUSKBN2HT0592021-11-08
Todays news out of the U.S. that Pfizer has developed a COVID19 pill which is 89 effective in preventing hospitalisation may well be weighing on the AstraZeneca share price a touch but it has pretty much turbocharged the airlines and hospitality sector said Michael Hewson chief market analyst at CMC MarketsPositiveReuters European equities wrapped up another week of gains on Friday led by advances in travel stocks after a positive update from U.S. drugmaker Pfizer on its pill for COVID19 and amid persistent optimism about earnings seasonhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/european-shares-end-week-higher-as-pfizer-pill-lifts-travel-stocks-idUSKBN2HQ0QQ2021-11-06
The situation may escalate further and may cause supply chain shortages communications blackouts and travel disruptions the U.S. Embassy said on its websiteNegativeNAIROBI Reuters The United States has ordered nonemergency U.S. government employees in Ethiopia to leave because of armed conflict civil unrest and violence its embassy in Addis Ababa said on Saturdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-ethiopia-conflict/u-s-orders-non-emergency-government-employees-in-ethiopia-to-leave-idUSKBN2HR0BH2021-11-06
According to research published last month in the journal Science & Global Security by researchers at Stanford University and an Arizonabased mining consulting company North Korea may be able to increase production and has no need for other uranium millsNegativeSEOUL Reuters North Korea can get all the uranium it needs for nuclear weapons through its existing Pyongsan mill and satellite imagery of tailings piles suggests the country can produce far more nuclear fuel than it is a new academic study concludeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-nuclear/n-korea-can-produce-more-uranium-than-current-rate-report-says-idUSKBN2HP05R2021-11-04
The report comes as other satellite imagery shows North Korea is building a large expansion at its Yongbyon nuclear reactor which analysts say may be used to produce weaponsgrade uraniumNegativeSEOUL Reuters North Korea can get all the uranium it needs for nuclear weapons through its existing Pyongsan mill and satellite imagery of tailings piles suggests the country can produce far more nuclear fuel than it is a new academic study concludeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-nuclear/n-korea-can-produce-more-uranium-than-current-rate-report-says-idUSKBN2HP05R2021-11-04
Investors said that may not be sustained longtermNeutralNEW YORK Reuters The Feds welltelegraphed taper announcement has done little to soothe the nerves of some investors who remain on edge about stubbornly persistent inflation and are looking to trim risk as they prepare for rockier timeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-investor-outlook-analysis/analysis-as-fed-kicks-off-taper-some-investors-seek-to-dial-down-risk-idUSKBN2HP0BO2021-11-04
TOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he may take on the additional role of foreign minister until a new cabinet is formed later this month as the incumbent foreign minister is set to take over a key ruling party postNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he may take on the additional role of foreign minister until a new cabinet is formed later this month as the incumbent foreign minister is set to take over a key ruling party posthttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-election/japan-pm-kishida-says-he-may-act-as-foreign-minister-until-new-cabinet-formed-idUSKBN2HP0432021-11-04
The show may not yet be over however with the Bank of England set to meet on Thursday with the outcome seen as the most unpredictable in yearsNeutralReuters A rush of expectations that tightening signals by central banks in Canada and Australia would nudge the worlds biggest monetary policy actors to accelerate their own timelines for rate hikes ran into a wall of sorts on Wednesday with the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank saying not so fasthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-centralbanks/feds-powell-and-ecbs-lagarde-to-markets-hold-your-rate-hike-horses-idUSKBN2HP0BH2021-11-04
Last year in Brazil a forested area the size of Lebanon was cleared from the Amazon and although there may be a slight relative fall in 2021 deforestation remains at a level not seen since 2008NegativeSAO PAULO/GLASGOW Reuters Of the more than 100 countries that committed to ending deforestation by 2030 in Glasgow this week one country was particularly welcome Brazilhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-climate-un-brazil-reaction/analysis-just-numbers-brazils-new-climate-pledge-draws-skepticism-idUSKBN2HO2GA2021-11-04
The shape of markets in our region may be driven more by what happens to Treasury and dollar markets overnight than what happens locally said Rob Carnell INGs Asia Pacific head of research in a noteNegativeMSCI Asia exJapan up 0http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-global-shares-linger-at-peaks-ahead-of-fed-move-idUSL4N2RU0E72021-11-03
The Tigray Peoples Liberation Front TPLF which controls most of Tigray has said some vigilante Tigrayan groups may have committed abuses but its own formal forces are not responsibleNeutralNAIROBI Reuters A report on abuses committed during war in Ethiopias northern Tigray region will be published on Wednesday but a spokesman for the party controlling Tigray said investigators did not visit many sites where violence occurredhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-rights/u-n-ethiopia-rights-panel-to-issue-report-on-abuses-in-tigray-idUSKBN2HO06W2021-11-03
WASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had issued a special information bulletin alerting manufacturers operators and pilots that action may be needed to address potential interference with sensitive aircraft electronics caused by the use of 5G telecommunications technologyNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had issued a special information bulletin alerting manufacturers operators and pilots that action may be needed to address potential interference with sensitive aircraft electronics caused by the use of 5G telecommunications technologyhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/usa-aviation-communication/u-s-aviation-regulator-warns-of-potential-interference-from-5g-spectrum-plan-idUSKBN2HN1KV2021-11-03
The funding may help reduce mistrust among developing countries caused by the failure of wealthy nations to deliver on a 2009 promise to stump up 100 billion per year by 2020 to help them tackle climate changePositiveGLASGOW Reuters Leaders at the COP26 http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-un/nations-make-new-pledges-to-cut-methane-save-forests-at-climate-summit-idUSKBN2HN2AV2021-11-03
Prior to the meeting there had been some market speculation that the government and the BOJ may review the joint statement and the 2 inflation goal given stubbornly weak prices have made the target elusiveNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese policymakers on Tuesday reaffirmed the Bank of Japans BOJ commitment to its 2 inflation target in a meeting held between the central bank chief and the countrys economy and finance ministershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-suzuki/japanese-policymakers-reaffirm-bojs-commitment-to-2-inflation-target-idUSKBN2HN0Q62021-11-03
There may be good reason for central banks to muddy the waters in a period of inflation uncertainty not least to jar complacent investors from betting on cheap credit foreverNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-guidance/column-an-era-of-forward-misguidance-mike-dolan-idUSL1N2RT1PX2021-11-03
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instanceNegativeReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-11-02
It may be a confusing moment when it comes to inflationNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Price and wage increases running at multidecade highs may challenge Federal Reserve officials this week as they try to maintain a balance between ensuring inflation remains contained and giving the economy as much time as possible to restore the jobs lost since the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-inflation/inflation-wage-data-challenge-fed-transitory-narrative-idUSKBN2HM1XT2021-11-02
The easing may go into effect from next Monday while daily border entrants would be raised from 3500 people to 5000 later this month national broadcaster NHK saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan on Tuesday confirmed plans to gradually ease COVID19 border restrictions but fell short of calls from business lobbies to open up the country in line with its major trading partnershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-border/japan-eases-covid-19-border-curbs-trails-major-partners-idUSKBN2HN0BC2021-11-02
Daly acknowledged that as fire seasons lengthen droughts deepen and severe weather disrupts more economic activity the Fed may need to respond more assertivelyNegativeReuters The U.S. Federal Reserve trails other major central banks in tackling climate change even as President Joe Biden pledges a whole of government approach and fights to salvage his ambitious climate agenda as global leaders meet in Glasgow to hash out responses to rising world temperatureshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/climate-un-usa-fed/the-u-s-federal-reserves-take-on-greening-the-economy-not-our-job-idUSKBN2HN0FX2021-11-02
WASHINGTON Reuters Price and wage increases running at multidecade highs may challenge Federal Reserve officials this week as they try to maintain a balance between ensuring inflation remains contained and giving the economy as much time as possible to restore the jobs lost since the pandemicNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Price and wage increases running at multidecade highs may challenge Federal Reserve officials this week as they try to maintain a balance between ensuring inflation remains contained and giving the economy as much time as possible to restore the jobs lost since the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-inflation/inflation-wage-data-challenge-fed-transitory-narrative-idUSKBN2HM1XT2021-11-02
Though policymakers would prefer to remain patient in raising rates the window for them to hold off may be narrowing economists at Goldman Sachs said as they became the latest to accelerate their rate hike call moving it ahead a full year to July 2022PositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Price and wage increases running at multidecade highs may challenge Federal Reserve officials this week as they try to maintain a balance between ensuring inflation remains contained and giving the economy as much time as possible to restore the jobs lost since the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-inflation/inflation-wage-data-challenge-fed-transitory-narrative-idUSKBN2HM1XT2021-11-02
The emergence of the Osaka party as a national force may complicate Kishidas pledge to roll back neoliberal economic policiesNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas ruling LDP defied expectations and held its strong majority in Sundays parliamentary election solidifying his position in a fractious party and allowing him to ramp up stimulushttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-election/japans-kishida-defies-expectations-as-ruling-ldp-easily-keeps-majority-idUSKBN2HK0NH2021-11-01
Any deal may not be struck until close to or even after the events NovPositiveGLASGOW Reuters World leaders began arriving on Monday at a U.N. conference critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change their challenge made even more daunting by the failure of major industrial nations to agree ambitious new commitmentshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-climate-un/global-climate-talks-open-to-ever-more-daunting-challenge-idUSKBN2HM1DJ2021-11-01
Markets have roughly priced in 30 trillion yen as a ballpark size of the package which may lead to issuance of fresh debt but not enough to jolt financial marketsNegativeTOKYO Reuters The ruling partys solid victory in Japans parliamentary election on Sunday will likely take pressure off Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to inflate the size of a pandemicrelief stimulus package easing market fears of massive bond issuancehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-economy/japan-ruling-partys-election-win-takes-pressure-off-pm-for-bigger-spending-idUSKBN2HM1F62021-11-01
I think we may come out of the week past peak yield volatility or at least past peak rate hike fever said NatWest Markets strategist John BriggsNegativeSINGAPORE Reuters Asian stocks wavered on Monday with Japanese companies catching a postelection boost but weak Chinese data weighing on the broader mood ahead of policy meetings in the United States Britain and Australia that are set to define the rates outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-markets/election-surprise-lifts-nikkei-fed-keeps-dollar-bid-idUSKBN2HM0UN2021-11-01
It may be the reasonable way out maybe even the only way out that doesnt involve a higher level of violenceNegativeKHARTOUM Reuters The prime minister ousted by the Sudanese army this week is ready to negotiate on the formation of a new government on condition that the military reverses its coup and releases detainees sources who met with him said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-sudan-politics/sudans-ousted-pm-wants-coup-reversed-before-talks-sources-say-idUSKBN2HJ1UP2021-10-30
While the Treasurys expected plans to lower bond supply will increase demand for shorterduration bonds and steepen the yield curve the reduction in debt issuance may be shortlived given the likelihood of that Congress will pass a Democratled 1 trillion infrastructure bill and a 1PositiveNEW YORK Reuters The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to reduce the size of its upcoming auctions when it announces its funding plan for the coming quarter on Monday the first step in lowering debt supply as the federal government moves past its emergencylevel response to the coronavirus pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-treasury-refunding/expected-cuts-to-treasury-auctions-may-be-calm-before-the-storm-idUSKBN2HJ22D2021-10-30
Regardless of what you may think of ADC it violates the principle of equality of shareholders under the Companies Act makes a mockery of shareholder rights and undermines the past six years of governance reforms he addedNegativeTOKYO Reuters Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho Ltd on Friday won a major court victory in its quest to use a poison pill defence against its biggest shareholder a closely watched ruling that could make hostile bids in Japan far more difficulthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-m-a/japanese-company-planning-controversial-poison-pill-wins-key-court-victory-idUSKBN2HJ0XN2021-10-30
Stock prices may fall if Kishida pushes through a review of disclosure rulesNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to ease quarterly disclosure requirements for companies as part of his pledge to forge a new capitalism but implementation could take years complicating the outlook for one of his key promiseshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-election-disclosure/japan-pm-kishidas-pledge-to-review-quarterly-disclosure-may-take-years-idUSKBN2HJ0UE2021-10-30
It could also send a wrong message to overseas investors who may think Japan is passive about information disclosureNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to ease quarterly disclosure requirements for companies as part of his pledge to forge a new capitalism but implementation could take years complicating the outlook for one of his key promiseshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-election-disclosure/japan-pm-kishidas-pledge-to-review-quarterly-disclosure-may-take-years-idUSKBN2HJ0UE2021-10-30
But some analysts believe the move may do nothing for Kishida himself whose bland image has failed to inspire voters and say he risks being replaced if there a substantial loss of seats for the LDP with an upper house election looming next yearNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-election/japans-ruling-party-is-set-for-likely-bruising-in-weekend-election-idUSKBN2HI31X2021-10-30
But a round of fresh pledges every five years may not be enough to meet the 1PositiveBARCELONA Thomson Reuters Foundation Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed who held the worlds first underwater cabinet meeting in 2009 in a symbolic cry for help for his lowlying island nation says hes not pessimistic about efforts to ramp up global climate actionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-un-emissions-analysis-trfn/analysis-climate-vulnerable-countries-float-emergency-timetable-to-cut-emissions-idUSKBN2HI2GW2021-10-29
We doubt the RBA next week will be able to match current market pricing for early 2022 but an indication that inflation pressures may be building earlier than anticipated and that rate hikes are now likely before 2024 could be expected said Gareth Aird head of Australian economics at CBA.PositiveSYDNEY Oct 29 Reuters The Australian dollar was testing fourmonth highs on Friday as investors piled into bets that interest rates could rise as soon as April hammering bonds and sending yields soaring to peaks not seen since 2019http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australia-dlr-hits-4-mth-peak-as-markets-howl-for-rate-hikes-idUSL4N2RP0PL2021-10-29
A government official warned output may not expand as much as forecast as worries over chip and parts supply shortages persistedNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans factory output shrank for the third straight month in September as the auto sector was hit by a persistent global supply shortage raising the risk of an economic contraction in the third quarter and throwing the recovery into doubthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-output/japans-factory-output-hammered-by-supply-snags-leaves-economy-reeling-idUSKBN2HJ0222021-10-29
Both the Nikkei and Yomiuri Shimbun dailies published polls on Friday showing the LDP may be hard pressed to hold 233 seats but its junior coalition partner Komeito should help the coalition maintain an overall majorityPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans Liberal Democratic Party LDP and prime minister Fumio Kishida are likely to take a bruising at the weekends lower house election though the coalition government should safely retain power opinion polls on Friday showedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-election/japan-ruling-party-set-for-likely-battering-in-weekend-election-but-coalition-safe-idUSKBN2HI31X2021-10-29
There may be some people that made a stupid bet that they could borrow money for nothing forever Dodge told Reuters on ThursdayNegativeTORONTO Oct 29 Reuters Canadas pandemic housing boom has attracted a largerthanusual share of speculators many of whom took advantage of falling variable mortgage rates to take out multiple loans but the central banks surprise warning this week about an early interest rate liftoff could douse a rally fueled by cheap debthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/canada-housing-rates/analysis-bank-of-canadas-early-lift-off-warning-may-dampen-housing-boom-fanned-by-speculators-idUSL4N2RI40B2021-10-29
People found to be spreading fake news may face prison and any candidate involved could be banned from running Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes saidNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters Brazils authorities will not tolerate the dissemination of fake news in next years elections a Supreme Court justice said on Thursday after an electoral court acquitted farright President Jair Bolsonaro of such a crime in the 2018 electionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-elections/electoral-court-clears-bolsonaro-judge-warns-of-fake-news-crackdown-in-2022-vote-idUSKBN2HI2L62021-10-29
For investors on variablerate mortgages an increase in rates is going to eat into the cash flow which may already be falling short of expenses said John Pasalis president of brokerage and research firm Realosophy RealtyNegativeTORONTO Oct 29 Reuters Canadas pandemic housing boom has attracted a largerthanusual share of speculators many of whom took advantage of falling variable mortgage rates to take out multiple loans but the central banks surprise warning this week about an early interest rate liftoff could douse a rally fueled by cheap debthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/canada-housing-rates/analysis-bank-of-canadas-early-lift-off-warning-may-dampen-housing-boom-fanned-by-speculators-idUSL4N2RI40B2021-10-29
To be sure an initial not guilty plea does not preclude negotiations over a possible plea deal and defendants in U.S. criminal cases may change their pleas before a case goes to trialNegativeReuters Alex Saab a Colombian businessman who became a special envoy for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will plead not guilty to money laundering charges when arraigned on Monday his lawyer Henry Bell told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-venezuela-politics-saab/maduro-ally-saab-to-plead-not-guilty-to-money-laundering-lawyer-idUSKBN2HI2F32021-10-29
A moderate pullback may not be a bad thing given the tight conditions in major Canadian cities he saidPositiveTORONTO Oct 29 Reuters Canadas pandemic housing boom has attracted a largerthanusual share of speculators many of whom took advantage of falling variable mortgage rates to take out multiple loans but the central banks surprise warning this week about an early interest rate liftoff could douse a rally fueled by cheap debthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/canada-housing-rates/analysis-bank-of-canadas-early-lift-off-warning-may-dampen-housing-boom-fanned-by-speculators-idUSL4N2RI40B2021-10-29
One positive point for Brazil at COP26 may be its efforts to resolve thorny questions around Article 6 which covers the role of carbon marketsNegativeRIO DE JANEIRO Thomson Reuters Foundation Seeking to burnish Brazils green credentials ahead of the U.N. COP26 climate change conference the countrys government recently said it had asked 200some organizations to contribute ideas about the countrys approach to the summithttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-climate-un-brazil-trfn/brazil-seeks-to-burnish-its-climate-credentials-as-cop26-nears-idUSKBN2HH2BS2021-10-28
The party may have also hurt itself by choosing Kishida to succeed Suga rather than popular maverick Taro Kono from its liberal wingNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP could lose its majority in Sundays general election polls show potentially turning new leader Fumio Kishida into another shortterm prime minister and triggering a return to political uncertaintyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-election-preview/tightrope-election-may-spell-uncertain-future-for-japans-new-prime-minister-idUSKBN2HI0E22021-10-28
AMSTERDAM Reuters Visitors to Amsterdam may soon spot a selfdriving watercraft the size of a small car cruising silently through its ancient canals ferrying passengers or transporting goods or trashNegativeAMSTERDAM Reuters Visitors to Amsterdam may soon spot a selfdriving watercraft the size of a small car cruising silently through its ancient canals ferrying passengers or transporting goods or trashhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/netherlands-roboat/self-driving-roboats-ready-for-testing-on-amsterdams-canals-idUSKBN2HH1X02021-10-28
One likely reason may be that the virus can infect fat cells researchers have discoveredNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-snapshot/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus-right-now-idUSKBN2HI0IU2021-10-28
That poses a problem for the LDP which polls show is on the brink of losing its simple majority an outcome that would still let it cling to power thanks to the coalition with Komeito but that may lead to a push inside the party to oust KishidaNegativeKASHIWAZAKI Japan Reuters Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas push to restart Japanese nuclear power plants idled after the Fukushima disaster faces stiff opposition ahead of a general election on Sunday where his future as leader hangs in the balance if the vote is tighthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-election-nuclearpower/japan-pms-nuclear-push-faces-resistance-ahead-of-election-idUSKBN2HH0MY2021-10-28
We think ECB President Christine Lagarde will use all her diplomatic skills to moderate the diverging views of hawks and doves within the Governing Council on Thursday said ING analysts in a note adding they anticipate a neutral message which may ultimately defy some of the markets hawkish expectationsNegativeHONG KONG Oct 28 Reuters The yen and euro were on the backfoot in early trading on Thursday as traders looked for possible catalysts from policy meetings by the Bank of Japan and European Central Bankhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-yen-and-euro-under-pressure-ahead-of-central-bank-meetings-idUSL4N2RO0422021-10-28
A longerthanexpected component supply issue may need to be monitored for potential impact on devices that use memory chips Samsung said although it added there was strong fundamental demand for server chipsNegativeSEOUL Reuters Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Thursday it expects component shortages to affect chip demand from some customers in the final three months of the year after reporting its highest quarterly profit in three yearshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/samsung-elec-results/samsung-warns-supply-chain-upsets-may-hit-chip-demand-profit-at-3-year-high-idUSKBN2HI0072021-10-28
At the national level we should not look at climate change in isolation from biodiversity because then we end up with duplication of activities or contradiction and conflicts she said pointing to projects that may help mitigate climate change but end up increasing nature lossNegativeKUALA LUMPUR Thomson Reuters Foundation Any new pledges made at the upcoming COP26 climate summit must include protection and restoration of natural areas said the U.N. biodiversity chief a move that could give a boost to ongoing efforts to broker a separate global nature pacthttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-un-nature-interview/interview-u-n-biodiversity-chief-urges-cop26-climate-talks-to-prioritise-nature-idUSKBN2HH07V2021-10-27
The appointment of Kadima who hails from the same province as the president could strengthen Tshisekedis hand in the next election but may also undermine perception of the polls integrity and fracture the ruling Sacred Union coalition political analysts sayNegativeKINSHASA Reuters Democratic Republic of Congos constitutional court on Tuesday swore in an electoral commission chief whose contested nomination threatens to weaken President Felix Tshisekedis ruling coalitionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-congo-politics/congo-swears-in-election-chief-after-disputed-nomination-idUSKBN2HG2HA2021-10-27
The partners may decide to make mRNA vaccines against other diseases such as malaria or tuberculosis depending on future development progress and medical needs a company spokesperson saidPositiveFRANKFURT Reuters BioNTech on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Rwandan government and Institut Pasteur de Dakar in Senegal on the construction of the first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa starting in mid2022 to help the continent ease health inequalities compared with other world regionshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-biontech-africa/biontech-eyes-construction-start-for-african-mrna-vaccine-factory-in-mid-2022-idUSKBN2HG1J12021-10-27
The data backed markets view that the RBA is behind the curve on inflation and may have to tighten monetary policy earlier than it has been publicly planning forNegativeHONG KONG/TOKYO Reuters The Aussie dollar jumped on Wednesday as surprisingly strong inflation data raised the possibility of soonerthanplanned rate hikes while the yen was calm as Japans central bank is seen retaining its easy monetary policy stance later this weekhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/global-forex/aussie-jumps-as-inflation-data-sparks-rate-hike-talk-yen-becalmed-before-boj-idUSKBN2HH00Q2021-10-27
Businesses have been warning that they may have to halt operations for lack of fuelNegativePORTAUPRINCE Reuters Haitis streets were unusually quiet on Tuesday and gasoline stations remained dry as gangs blocked the entrance to ports that hold fuel stores and the countrys main gang boss demanded that Prime Minister Ariel Henry resignhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-haiti-politics/haiti-crippled-by-fuel-shortages-as-gang-leader-demands-prime-minister-resign-idUSKBN2HG28E2021-10-27
He would later mock Republican President George H.W. Bush as wishywashy by saying God bless George Bush long may he waver and later used the same line on Democrat Bill ClintonPositiveReuters Mort Sahl who strolled onstage with a newspaper and shook up the comedy world in the 1950s and ‘60s with a groundbreaking critical look at American life and politics died on Tuesday at the age of 94 the New York Times and Washington Post reportedhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-mort-sahl/influential-u-s-comedian-mort-sahl-dies-at-age-94-idUSKBN2HG2RX2021-10-27
Before earnings season gets into full swing the market is focused the psychologically important 29000 level and investors may want to take a waitandsee attitude there said a market participant at a domestic securities firmPositiveTOKYO Oct 26 Reuters Japans Nikkei share average rallied strongly on Tuesday amid earnings optimism and following gains on Wall Street overnight that took the Dow and S&P 500 to record highshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/nikkei-tracks-wall-street-higher-amid-earnings-optimism-idUSL4N2RM12L2021-10-26
Powells recent comments may have amplified concerns of inflation sticking around for longer which is apparently further eroding support for team ‘transitory and fuelling a stronger bid for gold as an inflation hedge said Han Tan chief market analyst at ExinityNegativeUpdates priceshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-rises-1-on-lower-u-s-yields-inflation-worries-idUSL4N2RL3482021-10-26
Many grocers have concluded that in densely populated areas the old model of solely store picking online orders for delivery may not be the best use of capitalNegativeERITH England Reuters In a warehouse in Londons suburbs thousands of robots swarm in a mesmerising dance across the top of a grid the size of six football pitches racing to supply groceries to the British capitals shoppershttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/retail-robots-ocado/in-ocados-world-the-rise-of-the-machines-is-unstoppable-idUSKBN2HF0Q52021-10-26
The Dutch government also said it may impose new coronavirus restrictions to reduce pressure on hospitals struggling to deal with a swelling number of COVID19 patientsNegativeBUCHAREST/MOSCOW Reuters Russia reported a record high number of daily COVID19 cases and some central European countries imposed fresh restrictions on Monday as a new wave of the pandemic gathered pacehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-cases/russian-covid-cases-hit-record-high-as-eastern-europe-imposes-new-curbs-idUSKBN2HF0TW2021-10-26
7 the Constitutional Court may need to rule on whether the issue of the euro adoption was dealt with at the time of EU accession or whether the referendum initiative has a legal basisNegativeZAGREB Reuters Croatias conservative and eurosceptic party Hrvatski Suverenisti Croatian Sovereignists began a twoweek drive on Sunday to collect signatures in a bid to force a referendum on whether to adopt the euro as the countrys currencyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-croatia-euro-referendum/croatias-right-wing-eurosceptics-seek-referendum-on-euro-adoption-idUSKBN2HE08M2021-10-25
House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday the plan has plenty of appeal but that it may only bring in 200 billion to 250 billion requiring fellow Democrats to rely on other revenue raisers to fully pay for their planPositiveReuters U.S. Democrats are expected to unveil a tax plan on Monday that would seek to raise hundreds of billions of dollars from the countrys roughly 700 billionaires to help pay for expanding the social safety net and tackling climate changehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-taxes-billionaire/with-corporate-tax-off-table-u-s-democrats-turn-to-billionaires-to-fund-spending-bill-idUSKBN2HF0AU2021-10-25
On the technical front gold may retest a resistance at 1814 per ounce a break above could lead to a gain to 1826 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-firms-near-key-1800-level-as-dollar-weakens-idUSL1N2RL08S2021-10-25
An adjustment of supply to the changes in patterns of demand caused by the pandemic may be slow and keep upward pressure on prices for longer strategists at Citi wrote in a noteNegativeReuters European stocks rose on Friday on a surge in technology stocks strong earnings from Frances LOreal and a broad boost to sentiment provided by a surprise interest payment from debtridden China Evergrande Grouphttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/evergrande-relief-earnings-prop-up-european-stocks-idUSKBN2HC0PZ2021-10-25
That would also lead us in to the next RBA meeting where the RBA may have to acknowledge the upside surprisePositiveSINGAPORE Oct 25 Reuters The Australian and New Zealand dollars hovered below recent peaks on Monday as traders wait to see whether upcoming Australian inflation data will match a redhot reading in New Zealand that lifted yields and the currencies last weekhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australia-nz-dlrs-hold-below-highs-as-aussie-inflation-eyed-idUSL1N2RL05Y2021-10-25
Namibias health ministry said in a statement that the decision to discontinue use of the Russian vaccine was out of an abundance of caution that men who received Sputnik V may be at higher risk of contracting HIV adding it had taken SAHPRAs decision into accountNegativeWINDHOEK Reuters Namibia will suspend the rollout of Russias Sputnik V COVID19 vaccine its health ministry said on Saturday days after the drugs regulator in neighbouring South Africa flagged concerns about its safety for people at risk of HIV.http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-namibia-russia/namibia-suspends-use-of-russian-covid-vaccine-after-s-africa-flags-hiv-concerns-idUSKBN2HD0AZ2021-10-25
1000 yen per hour may not be enough 1500 yen may be needed to attract workers in the future said the companys chief executive Miki WatanabeNegativeTOKYO Reuters The COVID19 pandemic has unexpectedly helped Japans nursing homes and information technology IT companies overcome years of labour shortages as job cuts at restaurants and hotels have prompted workers to look for new careershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-labour/pandemic-opens-doors-to-switch-jobs-in-japan-but-pay-not-rising-much-idUSKBN2HC0A42021-10-22
Formal membership of Ukraine in NATO may not take place but military development of the territory is already under way Putin told the Valdai Discussion ClubNegativeMOSCOW Reuters President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Westernbacked military development of Ukraine posed a serious threat to Russia two days after the U.S. defense secretary staged a show of support for Kyiv and encouraged its aspiration to join NATO.http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-usa-putin/putin-says-western-military-backing-of-ukraine-threatens-russia-idUSKBN2HB2F32021-10-22
BOJ board member Asahi Noguchi an advocate of aggressive easing said this month the BOJ may have no choice but to extend the programme unless it becomes clear economic activity will return to preCOVID levelsNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is discussing phasing out a COVID19 loan programme if infections in the country continue to dwindle sources told Reuters potentially setting the bank up to exit a key crisismode policy sooner than investors expecthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj-loans-exclusive/exclusive-boj-discussing-phasing-out-pandemic-support-as-economy-reopens-sources-idUSKBN2HB14D2021-10-22
2 subvariant may be around 10 more infectious than the original Delta which has driven new cases and deaths to a series of record daily highs in Russia and could ultimately replace itNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia has reported isolated cases of COVID19 with a subvariant of the Delta variant that is believed to be even more contagious the state consumer watchdogs senior researcher said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-variant/russia-reports-cases-of-more-contagious-covid-19-delta-subvariant-idUSKBN2HB0HZ2021-10-22
In the event of a substantial and rapid adjustment in global financial markets financial institutions health may deteriorate and disrupt financial intermediation that could then further hurt Japans economy the report saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans banking system remains broadly stable but financial institutions could face risks including from a possible increase in credit costs caused by a delay in the economic recovery the Bank of Japan BOJ said in a report on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-says-japans-banking-system-stable-warns-of-risks-idUSKBN2HB0LJ2021-10-22
I saw how popular the IT sector was and thought I may land a stable job said Koki Shimizu a 22yearstudent at SAMURAI who lost his job as a chef and now is learning to programNegativeTOKYO Reuters The COVID19 pandemic has unexpectedly helped Japans nursing homes and information technology IT companies overcome years of labour shortages as job cuts at restaurants and hotels have prompted workers to look for new careershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-labour/pandemic-opens-doors-to-switch-jobs-in-japan-but-pay-not-rising-much-idUSKBN2HC0A42021-10-22
The fallout from the ethics scandal may still resonate in those confirmation hearings if Powell is reappointedNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters With a sensitive policy meeting less than two weeks off and a renomination hanging fire in the White House Fed Chair Jerome Powells tightening of Fed ethics rules on Thursday has shifted the narrative away from an issue that had become a chief target for his critics and eliminated a distraction from his day job as wellhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-powell/powell-with-ethics-move-clears-decks-for-nov-meeting-and-maybe-his-renomination-idUSKBN2HB2RE2021-10-22
Major Japanese pub chain operator Watami is scrambling to hire 100 midcareer staff this year something it has not done for three years and it reckons that eventually it may have to pay moreNegativeTOKYO Reuters The COVID19 pandemic has unexpectedly helped Japans nursing homes and information technology IT companies overcome years of labour shortages as job cuts at restaurants and hotels have prompted workers to look for new careershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-labour/pandemic-opens-doors-to-switch-jobs-in-japan-but-pay-not-rising-much-idUSKBN2HC0A42021-10-22
The role of foreign powers is seen as critical to keeping in check any major players that may seek to sabotage the process if they believe their interests are threatenedNegativeTRIPOLI Reuters Libyas prime minister and several foreign powers on Thursday endorsed the holding of a national election on Dechttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-conference/libyan-pm-foreign-powers-backs-dec-24-national-election-idUSKBN2HB1A52021-10-22
Nippon Steel may have more to lose by taking on key customer Toyota which could try to buy more from rivals outside Japan to avoid future supplychain disruptionNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans Nippon Steel Corp is suing customer Toyota Motor Corp to stop it manufacturing and selling vehicles that contain specialised steel made by rival supplier Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd Baosteel of China which it is also suinghttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/nippon-steel-toyota-bao-steel-explainer/explainer-why-is-toyota-being-sued-by-supplier-nippon-steel-idUSKBN2HA1592021-10-21
Additional spending for the more generous benefits Bolsonaro wants may cost an additional 50 billion reais part of which could exceed the spending limit a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on WednesdayPositiveBRASILIA Reuters Brazils economy minister opened the door on Wednesday to a oneoff breach of a constitutional spending cap to pay for a bigger welfare program proposed by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonarohttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-budget/brazil-finance-minister-says-welfare-plan-may-require-fiscal-waiver-idUSKBN2HA1ZR2021-10-21
Fed Governor Randal Quarles on Wednesday said current high inflation may test the Feds patience as it leaves rates low to encourage hiringNegativeReuters U.S. employers reported significant increases in prices and wages even as economic growth decelerated to a modest to moderate pace in September and early October the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in its latest compendium of reports about the economyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-beigebook/fed-report-shows-wage-pressures-amid-modest-to-moderate-economic-growth-idUSKBN2HA2AN2021-10-21
But if wages start to push prices into an upward spiral or inflation expectations begin to get unmoored he said the Fed may need to act sooner to raise ratesPositiveReuters U.S. employers reported significant increases in prices and wages even as economic growth decelerated to a modest to moderate pace in September and early October the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in its latest compendium of reports about the economyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-beigebook/fed-report-shows-wage-pressures-amid-modest-to-moderate-economic-growth-idUSKBN2HA2AN2021-10-21
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-10-21
If monthly prints of inflation continue to run high through the remainder of this year a more aggressive policy response than just tapering may well be warranted in 2022 Waller saidNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters If inflation keeps rising at its current pace in coming months rather than subsiding as expected Federal Reserve policymakers may need to adopt a more aggressive policy response next year Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-waller/feds-waller-more-aggressive-response-may-be-needed-if-inflation-stays-high-idUSKBN2H92BX2021-10-20
Some including Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin say they are open to the possibility that as wages rise more workers may come in from the sidelines allowing the economy to support more jobs and at the same time relieving some upward pressure on inflationPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters If inflation keeps rising at its current pace in coming months rather than subsiding as expected Federal Reserve policymakers may need to adopt a more aggressive policy response next year Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-waller/feds-waller-more-aggressive-response-may-be-needed-if-inflation-stays-high-idUSKBN2H92BX2021-10-20
Higher rates may not become a negative factor for technology shares because in the U.S. big tech shares gained despite rising U.S. Treasury yieldsPositiveTOKYO Oct 20 Reuters Japanese shares rose on Wednesday underpinned by overnight strength on Wall Street while higher U.S. Treasury yields lifted the countrys brokerage and banking shareshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/japanese-shares-rise-on-solid-wall-street-finish-banks-gain-on-higher-rates-idUSL4N2RG0E52021-10-20
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday that U.S. labour shortages may outlast the coronavirus pandemic and limit overall economic growth unless the country comes up with better education health and childcare policies to boost the number of people willing and able to workPositiveRise in 10year U.S. yields increase allure for Japan investorshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-yen-skids-to-four-year-low-as-stocks-rally-with-treasury-yields-idUSL4N2RG0BF2021-10-20
WASHINGTON Reuters If inflation keeps rising at its current pace in coming months rather than subsiding as expected Federal Reserve policymakers may need to adopt a more aggressive policy response next year Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on TuesdayNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters If inflation keeps rising at its current pace in coming months rather than subsiding as expected Federal Reserve policymakers may need to adopt a more aggressive policy response next year Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-waller/feds-waller-more-aggressive-response-may-be-needed-if-inflation-stays-high-idUSKBN2H92BX2021-10-20
In a memo to staff MTV Entertainment Group Worldwide President and Chief Executive Chris McCarthy said the decision may surprise those familiar with the law which rights groups and the European Union have criticisedNegativeLONDON Reuters MTV is going ahead with plans to hold its Europe Music Awards in Budapest next month it said on Tuesday to show solidarity with Hungarys LGBTQ+ community following a June law banning the display and promotion of homosexuality among under18shttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-awards-mtv-emas/mtv-says-budapest-emas-to-show-solidarity-with-lgbtq-community-idUSKBN2H91TC2021-10-20
TOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday his plan to create a government agency to better fight infectious diseases has not changed but it may not come into existence before the pandemic is overNegativeCorrects to read may not come into existence before not will come into existence only after the pandemic is over paragraph 1http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-election/japan-pm-new-disease-command-centre-may-come-after-pandemic-idUSKBN2H803Q2021-10-19
WASHINGTON Reuters Top U.S. envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad is stepping down the State Department said on Monday less than two months after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover of the countryNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Top U.S. envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad is stepping down the State Department said on Monday less than two months after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover of the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-afghanistan-diplomacy/top-u-s-envoy-to-afghanistan-stepping-down-idUSKBN2H826A2021-10-19
When we look at the outlook in the next 12 months valuations may come down a little bit but not enough to offset the move higher that we see in earnings and that should be pretty positive said Michael Bell global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset ManagementNegativeReuters European shares fell on Monday after weakerthanexpected growth data from China hit luxury stocks while a relentless surge in commodity prices fuelled worries about inflation spiralling out of controlhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/european-stocks-fall-as-luxury-stocks-feel-pain-from-chinas-woes-idUSKBN2H80MD2021-10-19
While that may help determine how quickly the region is thawing it wont help villagers like Yegor Dyachkovsky whose home is already buckling at Churapchas former airportNegativeCHURAPCHA Russia Reuters The old airport in the Siberian settlement of Churapcha has been unusable for years its runway transformed into a swampy field of puffedup mounds and reliefshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-climate-change-russia-permafrost/russias-remote-permafrost-thaws-threatening-homes-and-infrastructure-idUSKBN2H80GZ2021-10-19
Unless markets start to price in bad news for the economy and stock markets which may be a rational next step if policymakers insist on tightening even as the recovery remains sluggish and downside risks significantNegativeRecasts updates priceshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-pressured-by-rising-u-s-treasury-yields-idUSL4N2RE3B72021-10-19
Selling mostly alcohol and cigarettes may also turn off investors concerned by the social impact of their holdingsNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Breakingviews The recipe for Russian salad is a matter of fierce national debatehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ipo-breakingviews/russian-ipo-salad-hides-some-dodgy-ingredients-idUSKBN2H811S2021-10-19
Corrects to read may not come into existence before not will come into existence only after the pandemic is over paragraph 1NegativeCorrects to read may not come into existence before not will come into existence only after the pandemic is over paragraph 1http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-election/japan-pm-new-disease-command-centre-may-come-after-pandemic-idUSKBN2H803Q2021-10-19
We plan to go from raw materials all the way to battery cell manufacturing he said adding that ONE may seek additional funding and partners next year to help the company scale up manufacturingPositiveReuters Michiganbased Our Next Energy which is developing an advanced battery for electric vehicles has raised 25 million from investors ranging from German automaker BMW to a clean technology venture firm headed by Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates the young company said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/electric-vehicles-battery-investment/electric-vehicle-battery-startup-one-backed-by-bmw-gates-led-firm-idUSKBN2H80A42021-10-18
There is a likelihood that housing policies may loosen in the fourth quarter and that would ease the pessimism in the property transaction data said Yan Yuejin director of Shanghaibased Ehouse China Research and Development InstitutionPositiveBEIJING Reuters Chinas September new construction starts slumped for a sixth straight month the longest spate of monthly declines since 2015 as cashstrapped developers put a pause on projects in the wake of tighter regulations on borrowinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-economy-property-investment/chinas-plunging-construction-starts-reminiscent-of-2015-downturn-idUSKBN2H806S2021-10-18
Following the departure of European workers who often did the jobs that British workers didnt want retailers may have to import morePositiveDRIFFIELD England Reuters When Nigel Upson checks the plucked chicken carcasses dangling from a rotating line at his poultry plant in England he sees cash haemorrhaging out of his business from a collision of events that has distressed every part of the farmtofork supply chainhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/britain-workers-chickens/for-britains-chicken-farmers-brexit-and-covid-brew-a-perfect-storm-idUSKBN2H80CB2021-10-18
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday after labour market and inflation data eased worries the Federal Reserve may need to take action earlier than expected to combat rising pricesNegativeTOKYO Oct 15 Reuters Japans benchmark 10year government bond yields fell on Friday tracking U.S. Treasury yields lower but declines were limited as stronger equities dampened the safehaven appeal of debthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-bonds/japans-10-year-bond-yields-track-u-s-treasury-peers-lower-idUSL4N2RB1A22021-10-15
Khin Maung Zaws communications may cause harassment hurting a person who is acting in accordance with the law may cause riots and destabilise the public peace the order saidNegativeReuters The head lawyer representing Myanmars ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday authorities in the militaryruled country had imposed a gag order on him because they said his communications could cause instabilityhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-myanmar-politics-suukyi/lawyer-for-myanmars-suu-kyi-says-he-has-been-issued-a-gag-order-idUSKBN2H506C2021-10-15
NEW YORK Oct 15 Reuters Jerome Powell may still be the clear favorite to get renominated as Federal Reserve Chairman but some investors are considering the longshot alternative should there be a surprise changePositiveNEW YORK Oct 15 Reuters Jerome Powell may still be the clear favorite to get renominated as Federal Reserve Chairman but some investors are considering the longshot alternative should there be a surprise changehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-markets-brainard/analysis-powell-still-favorite-for-fed-reinstatement-but-investors-examine-alternatives-idUSL1N2R41BH2021-10-15
It also gives the country more control over confidential payloads it may want to send into orbit Han saidNeutralSEOUL Reuters South Korea plans to test its first domestically produced space launch vehicle next week a major step toward jumpstarting the countrys space programme and achieving ambitious goals in 6G networks spy satellites and even lunar probeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-space-exploration-southkorea/from-spy-satellites-to-mobile-networks-s-korea-hopes-new-rocket-gets-space-programme-off-ground-idUSKBN2H50D42021-10-15
Uncertainty about the Food and Drug Administration the industrys main regulator for which President Biden has yet to nominate a permanent commissioner may also be clouding the investing environment investors saidNegativeNEW YORK Oct 15 Reuters Sluggish U.S. biotech shares could require a wave of dealmaking or exciting clinical trial results if the sector wants to join the stock markets party after lagging Wall Streets broad advance this yearhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-biotech/analysis-deals-data-buzz-could-help-biotech-shares-exit-wall-sts-no-mans-land-idUSL1N2R828R2021-10-15
This upcoming launch may be remembered as the hope and achievement of Korean rocketry historically no matter the launch is successful or not Han told ReutersPositiveSEOUL Reuters South Korea plans to test its first domestically produced space launch vehicle next week a major step toward jumpstarting the countrys space programme and achieving ambitious goals in 6G networks spy satellites and even lunar probeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-space-exploration-southkorea/from-spy-satellites-to-mobile-networks-s-korea-hopes-new-rocket-gets-space-programme-off-ground-idUSKBN2H50D42021-10-15
High band spectrum which is sparsely available may travel only a mile but is by far the fastestPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Mobile phone companies advertise highspeed 5G service with U.S. maps splashed with pink or blue to suggest widespread coverage but the latest generation wireless technology is actually only available less than a third of the time in the best served states new data showshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/usa-wireless-5g-focus/fake-it-until-you-make-it-5g-marketing-outpaces-service-reality-idUSKBN2H41IO2021-10-15
People may have taken the spot market as the key in the past but are now realizing that longterm cargoes are the backbonePositiveSINGAPORE/NEW YORK Reuters Major Chinese energy companies are in advanced talks with U.S. exporters to secure longterm liquefied natural gas LNGsupplies as soaring gas prices and domestic power shortages heighten concerns about the countrys fuel security several sources saidhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-usa-gas-exclusive/exclusive-china-looks-to-lock-in-u-s-lng-as-energy-crunch-raises-concerns-sources-idUSKBN2H50E22021-10-15
Coming after repeated warnings from Hezbollah and its allies that continuing Bitars probe would split the country the violence may create a pretext to shut down or shelve further investigation into the explosionNegativeBEIRUT Reuters Tensions over a probe into last years massive blast in Beirut burst into the worst street violence in more than a decade on Thursday with six Shiites shot dead and gun battles reviving memories of the countrys 197590 civil warhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-lebanon-crisis-blast/deadly-shooting-rocks-beirut-as-tensions-over-blast-probe-erupt-idUSKBN2H40LI2021-10-15
Meanwhile rising wages may start to push up on inflation adding to price pressures from supplychain bottlenecks that could last longer than previously expected she saidNeutralReuters Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday said she would be very comfortable with beginning to withdraw some of the U.S. central banks crisisera support for the economy as soon as next month citing concerns about inflation and asset bubbleshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-bowman/feds-bowman-very-comfortable-with-november-taper-sees-inflation-risks-idUSKBN2H40262021-10-14
But again these may take months before fading away so we have to be prepared and communicating very well how we see the issuesNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Finance leaders from the G20 major economies on Wednesday endorsed a global deal to revamp corporate taxation and pledged to sustain fiscal support for their economies while keeping a close eye on inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/imf-worldbank-g20/g20-finance-chiefs-back-tax-deal-pledge-to-sustain-recovery-watch-inflation-idUSKBN2H32472021-10-14
While a growing number of policymakers were worried that high inflation could persist longer than thought they were split over how soon they may need to raise rates in responseNegativeGold retreats from 1month high marked on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-eases-as-inflation-data-fans-policy-tightening-bets-idUSL1N2RA04G2021-10-14
The city may evaluate transit options to the plant but it expects most of Teslas workers to drive to the plant Austin Transportation Director Rob Spillar saidNegativeAUSTIN Texas Reuters Austin prides itself on keeping it weird but the citys success at luring more big companies such as Tesla Inc has some residents wary of getting priced out of their unique culturehttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/tesla-austin/austin-cheers-teslas-headquarters-move-but-local-home-buyers-left-on-edge-idUSKBN2H114P2021-10-12
Switching to oil from natural gas for power production may boost demand for crude by between 250000 to 750000 barrels per day analysts have estimatedPositiveTOKYO Reuters Oil prices fell for the first time in four days on Tuesday taking a breather analysts said after weeks of gains fuelled by a rebound in global demand that is contributing to energy shortages in economies from Europe to Asiahttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-oil/oil-falls-after-blistering-run-amid-global-energy-crisis-idUSKBN2H204D2021-10-12
It remains to be seen if Kishida will go ahead to raise the tax rate while the impact of the steps on the stock market may vary depending on the way it is structuredPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP made no mention of reviewing financial income tax in its campaign platform for the Octhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-platform/japan-ldp-election-platform-draft-does-not-mention-financial-tax-idUSKBN2GY0NS2021-10-11
But the practicality of his promises may come under fire given that he toned down his consideration of reviewing the countrys taxes on capital gains and dividends as a way to redistribute wealthNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans new prime minister Fumio Kishida makes his debut in parliamentary questioning on Monday the first chance for the opposition to probe Kishidas promises and plans since he took office last weekhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-japan-politics/japans-new-pm-kishida-to-face-opposition-questions-for-first-time-idUSKBN2H103Y2021-10-11
She has said that U.S. implementation for that part of the deal may not come until 2022PositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday she was confident the U.S. Congress would approve legislation to implement the global corporate minimum tax agreed by 136 countrieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-tax-usa/yellen-confident-u-s-congress-will-pass-minimum-global-corporate-tax-idUSKBN2H00A02021-10-11
The absence of the financial income tax in its campaign platform may indicate a tug of war within the LDP between lawmakers backing efforts to correct wealth gaps and those embracing marketoriented capitalismNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP made no mention of reviewing financial income tax in its campaign platform for the Octhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-platform/japan-ldp-election-platform-draft-does-not-mention-financial-tax-idUSKBN2GY0NS2021-10-11
While strong numbers could cement the case for the U.S. Federal Reserves withdrawal of its support for the economy many analysts expect that even a second straight weak employment report may not be enough to hold back the central bank from announcing a slowdown of its bond purchases later this yearNegativeReuters European stocks ended a volatile session lower on Friday as investors digested data showing slowing jobs growth in the United States but they still marked their best week in two months as fears of soaring inflation were temperedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/european-stocks-log-best-week-in-two-months-idUSKBN2GY0N62021-10-11
Unfortunately the amount of increase may not be so largeNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP made no mention of reviewing financial income tax in its campaign platform for the Octhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-platform/japan-ldp-election-platform-draft-does-not-mention-financial-tax-idUSKBN2GY0NS2021-10-11
NEW YORK Oct 8 Reuters The U.S. dollar was largely unmoved by a disappointing U.S. employment report on Friday as traders bet that the lacklustre numbers may not sway the Federal reserve from starting a tapering of its asset purchases as early as NovemberNegativeU.S. job growth slows sharply in Septemberhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-steady-after-jobs-miss-as-taper-hopes-remain-intact-idUSL1N2R410X2021-10-11
Some investors have raised concerns about any negative impacts an increased financial income tax rate may have on stock markets which could cool local stock investment and drive away foreigners and retail investorsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP made no mention of reviewing financial income tax in its campaign platform for the Octhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-platform/japan-ldp-election-platform-draft-does-not-mention-financial-tax-idUSKBN2GY0NS2021-10-11
This has prompted the Commission to ask if bundled products give companies access to data that may increase their market power in both markets and at the same time make it harder for rivals in particular those with only product to competeNeutralBRUSSELS Reuters EU antitrust regulators are following up on a complaint by Slack Technologies by asking Microsofts rivals if its Teams app integrated with its Office product gives it greater clout in a sign that they could open an investigationhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/eu-microsoft-salesforce-com-antitrust/eu-questions-microsoft-rivals-over-teams-integration-in-office-idUSKBN2GY1N22021-10-11
But shifting the broader trajectory for the Amazon forest may require changes in leadership something in the hands of Brazilian voters as presidential and congressional elections approach next year he emphasisedNeutralLONDON Thomson Reuters Foundation When U.S. biologist Thomas Lovejoy first arrived in the Brazilian Amazon in 1965 the jungle about the size of the continental United States and then 97 intact stretched to the horizonshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-biodiversity-climate-change/biodiversity-guru-thomas-lovejoy-warns-of-peril-to-amazon-forests-living-library-idUSKBN2H00492021-10-11
Some of the supplyside challenges caused by the pandemic may take longer to be resolved than initially expected and policymakers will keep an eye on those upside risks to inflation Mester saidNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Both supplyside and demandside factors are contributing to U.S. inflation right now but most of the current price changes may be driven by pandemicrelated shifts that could subside over time Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-mester/feds-mester-says-u-s-inflation-mostly-driven-by-pandemic-related-factors-idUSKBN2GX21G2021-10-08
NEW YORK Reuters Both supplyside and demandside factors are contributing to U.S. inflation right now but most of the current price changes may be driven by pandemicrelated shifts that could subside over time Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on ThursdayPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Both supplyside and demandside factors are contributing to U.S. inflation right now but most of the current price changes may be driven by pandemicrelated shifts that could subside over time Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-mester/feds-mester-says-u-s-inflation-mostly-driven-by-pandemic-related-factors-idUSKBN2GX21G2021-10-08
At the very least theres a delicate communications task ahead and the pound may now become hyper sensitive to every nuancePositiveThe author is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters Newshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-sterling/column-rate-trap-boe-and-sterling-snared-by-rate-frenzy-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2B47TO2021-10-08
But strategists at UBS warned Russias supplies may not have a lasting impact in taming pricesNegativeReuters European stocks marked their best showing since July on Thursday as easing oil and gas prices offered relief to investors worried about runaway inflation while positive earnings updates added to the upbeat sentimenthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/europe-stocks/european-shares-rally-on-cooling-energy-prices-construction-sector-gains-idUSKBN2GX0JM2021-10-08
If borrowing conditions prove to be unfavourable the government may increasingly lean on the central bank to finance budget shortfalls said Virag Forizs emerging markets economist at Capital EconomicsNegativeABUJA Reuters Nigerias president unveiled a record 16http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-nigeria-budget/nigeria-cranks-up-spending-to-record-39-8-billion-in-2022-budget-idUSKBN2GX1CH2021-10-08
Given the states appeal our health centers may not have the days or even weeks it could take to navigate new patients through Texass onerous abortion restrictions the leaders of Planned Parenthood South Texas Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and Planned Parenthood Greater Texas said in a joint statementPositiveReuters A day after a federal judge blocked Texas neartotal abortion ban at least one provider in the state said it had resumed services on Thursday for patients seeking to terminate pregnancies beyond the laws limit of about six weekshttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-abortion-texas/texas-abortion-provider-resumes-services-after-judge-blocks-near-total-ban-idUSKBN2GX2AB2021-10-08
The cautious view may trigger a downgrade in the BOJs growth forecast for Asias secondbiggest economy this fiscal year when it issues fresh quarterly projections at its OctNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan BOJ offered on Thursday its gloomiest view on regional economies in more than a year as supply constraints disrupted factory output of cars and other products clouding the outlook for the exportreliant economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-offers-gloomier-view-on-regional-japan-as-supply-curbs-hit-autos-idUSKBN2GX03H2021-10-08
Putin also reiterated that Russia has been a reliable energy supplier to Europe which may see recordhigh Russian gas exports this year as Moscow is increasing gas supplies including via Ukraine in response to the energy crunch and stands ready to stabilise the marketPositiveMOSCOW Reuters Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that certification of the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline which expects clearance from a Germanys regulator could cool soaring European gas priceshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-power-prices-russia-europe/russia-says-nord-stream-2-clearance-may-cool-gas-prices-in-europe-idUSKBN2GW1FR2021-10-07
Oohamazaki said that with Kishidas cabinet likely to be exposed to criticism from the opposition during parliamentary questioning starting Monday approval ratings may continue to drop ahead of the electionsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is struggling to find his footing with voters just two days after he took the top job and launched his new government multiple polls by local media showed on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-kishida/new-japan-pm-kishida-off-to-rocky-start-in-polling-idUSKBN2GW03X2021-10-07
Goldman Sachs analysts wrote on Wednesday that the ultimate outcome may be what had seemed like the most likely outcome all along which is that Democrats use the reconciliation process to increase the debt limit just before the deadline after exhausting all other optionsNegativeOct 7 Reuters An apparent truce in the U.S. debtceiling standoff in Congress has offered some relief to Wall Street investors on edge about a possible debt default but analysts are left assessing the risk of a repeat crisis as the year closes outhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-congress-debt-ratings/analysis-will-washington-truce-stick-wall-st-assesses-u-s-debt-ceiling-risk-idUSL1N2R02W62021-10-07
Recent record cases in South Korea and Singapore may be connected to some midyear holidays and a convergence of Asian and Western holidays at the end of the year could lead to a nightmare he saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans COVID19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling with surging infections leaving health experts perplexed and raising concern of a winter reboundhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japans-dip-in-covid-19-cases-baffles-experts-winter-nightmare-still-a-risk-idUSKBN2GV0OF2021-10-06
Additionally instead of simply monitoring the situation we hope to weigh the various possible scenarios that may arise to consider what options we have as well as the preparations we must make Motegi saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans new government signalled on Tuesday a more assertive position on Chinas aggressive posture towards selfruled Taiwan suggesting it would consider options and prepare for various scenarios while reaffirming close U.S. tieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-usa/japan-signals-more-active-role-on-chinas-tough-stand-on-taiwan-idUSKBN2GV0222021-10-06
The true health of the global labour market may not be known until well into next yearPositiveLONDON Reuters Much higher wages alone would probably not clear churning and distorted global labour markets at the moment and for many workers they may not even be the primary demandhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-workforce-column/column-hiring-sprees-worker-shortages-and-wages-mike-dolan-idUSKBN2GW09K2021-10-06
The decision reinforced concerns that inflation may trigger more rate hikes from different central banks in the future as stagflation is one of the biggest worries in the market said Edison Pun senior market analyst at Saxo MarketsNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Asian shares dropped on Wednesday reversing early gains as analysts said skyhigh oil prices meant stocks were quick to react to any hint of bad news such as a rate hike by New Zealands central bankhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/oil-near-multi-year-highs-asian-shares-fall-idUSKBN2GW05E2021-10-06
But the priority workers now put on pay rises compared to newfound flexibilities of working remotely or even finer points on motivation and workplace inclusion may well influence wage inflation considerably for the forseeable futurePositiveLONDON Reuters Much higher wages alone would probably not clear churning and distorted global labour markets at the moment and for many workers they may not even be the primary demandhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-workforce-column/column-hiring-sprees-worker-shortages-and-wages-mike-dolan-idUSKBN2GW09K2021-10-06
LONDON Reuters Much higher wages alone would probably not clear churning and distorted global labour markets at the moment and for many workers they may not even be the primary demandNeutralLONDON Reuters Much higher wages alone would probably not clear churning and distorted global labour markets at the moment and for many workers they may not even be the primary demandhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-workforce-column/column-hiring-sprees-worker-shortages-and-wages-mike-dolan-idUSKBN2GW09K2021-10-06
It may be worth a few basis points lower in yield especially as it looks like this is just the first stepNegativeSYDNEY Oct 6 Reuters The New Zealand dollar eased on Wednesday after the countrys central bank raised interest rates for the first time in seven years and said further moves were likely but also underlined the significant uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/new-zealand-dollar-slips-as-rate-rise-proves-anti-climactic-idUSL4N2R13LL2021-10-06
Reuters Hospitals may struggle to cope if there is a significant surge of COVID19 in England this winter even if broad vaccination means that deaths do not approach the same levels as last year one of Britains top epidemiologists saidNegativeReuters Hospitals may struggle to cope if there is a significant surge of COVID19 in England this winter even if broad vaccination means that deaths do not approach the same levels as last year one of Britains top epidemiologists saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest/factbox-latest-on-the-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN2GV0N92021-10-06
While it may seem to some like a lame argument for companies to sidestep paying workers more right now these labour market sensibilities taken as read could have profound macroeconomic implicationsNegativeLONDON Reuters Much higher wages alone would probably not clear churning and distorted global labour markets at the moment and for many workers they may not even be the primary demandhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-workforce-column/column-hiring-sprees-worker-shortages-and-wages-mike-dolan-idUSKBN2GW09K2021-10-06
Starting off with former Navy Seal Captain Cassidy as he prepares for what may be his last space mission in 2019 the series soon focuses on the highly skilled specialists in 16 countries working towards a communal goalPositiveLONDON Reuters Filmmaker Ben Turner has turned his lifelong passion for space exploration into a Disney+ original mini series centred around American astronaut Chris Cassidyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-television-among-the-stars/with-scenes-from-space-tv-series-shines-light-on-team-fixing-spectrometer-idUSKBN2GV1K42021-10-06
I think the hope is that it will lead to a BidenXi Jinping meeting which may have to be virtual said Asia expert Bonnie Glaser of the German Marshall Fund of the United StatesPositiveWASHINGTON/BEIJING Reuters U.S. President Joe Bidens national security adviser will hold talks with Chinas top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Switzerland on Wednesday upholding a pledge by both countries to boost communication amid a deepening strategic rivalryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-usa-china-diplomacy/u-s-envoy-sullivan-to-meet-chinas-top-diplomat-amid-high-tensions-idUSKBN2GV0DW2021-10-06
It may be a far cry from this weeks U.S. employment report or the chaotic trucker shortages in Britain but the extent of wage pressure going forward is perhaps the biggest investor conundrum of the moment not least with steep energy price rises likely to kick in during the Northern winterNeutralLONDON Reuters Much higher wages alone would probably not clear churning and distorted global labour markets at the moment and for many workers they may not even be the primary demandhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-workforce-column/column-hiring-sprees-worker-shortages-and-wages-mike-dolan-idUSKBN2GW09K2021-10-06
Moscow may soon bring back incentives such as prize drawings for people to get vaccinated Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said as authorities struggle to contain a wave of cases and deathsNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The Kremlin on Monday implored people to get vaccinated against COVID19 calling it the only way to stop the virus spread as Russian authorities mulled reintroducing health restrictions to cope with daily cases rising to their highest levels since Januaryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-cases/get-vaccinated-says-kremlin-as-russias-daily-covid-19-cases-hit-highest-in-months-idUSKBN2GU1LP2021-10-05
While Kishida may enjoy a honeymoon period usually afforded new governments analysts said he probably didnt want to lose time given risks posed by the pandemicNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans new prime minister Fumio Kishida on Monday called a parliamentary election for Octhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/japans-new-pm-calls-oct-31-election-vows-to-fight-pandemic-idUSKBN2GT0OB2021-10-05
To every small and large business family and individual who depends on us Im sorry Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer tweeted adding that it may take some time to get to 100NegativeReuters Facebook Inc blamed a faulty configuration change for a nearly sixhour outage on Monday that prevented the companys 3http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/facebook-outages/facebook-blames-faulty-configuration-change-for-nearly-six-hour-outage-idUSKBN2GU1TV2021-10-05
Additionally instead of simply monitoring the situation we hope to weigh the various possible scenarios that may arise to consider what options we have as well as the preparations we must makePositiveTAIPEI Reuters Taiwan needs to be on alert for Chinas over the top military activities the premier said on Tuesday after a record 56 Chinese aircraft http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-taiwan-china/taiwan-warns-it-needs-to-be-on-alert-to-over-the-top-china-idUSKBN2GV02Z2021-10-05
The U.S. Federal Reserve may be close to meeting the inflation mandate set for raising interest rates Philadelphia Fed Bank President Patrick Harker said but it may be a year or longer before the central banks employment goal is met to allow for an actual rate increasePositiveOct 4 Reuters Gold prices hit a near twoweek peak on Monday as a weaker dollar offset bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin tapering its pandemicera asset purchases soonhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-hits-near-two-week-high-on-softer-dollar-idUSL4N2R00642021-10-04
Some of whom may not want Tedros to be thereNegativeGENEVA Reuters The head of the World Health Organization came under U.S.led pressure from donors on Friday to act quickly on a damning report on a sexual assault scandal that has engulfed it and other aid agencies in the Democratic Republic of Congohttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-congo-ebola-who-tedros/major-donors-urge-whos-tedros-to-act-quickly-on-congo-sex-scandal-idUSKBN2GR3LD2021-10-02
It is risky that information about an ongoing investigation is disseminated in this way as it may jeopardize its success said a statement by the Miguel Agustin Pro Human Rights Center which represents the relatives of the victimsNegativeMEXICO CITY Reuters Lawyers for relatives of 43 student teachers who disappeared in southern Mexico seven years ago criticized the governments disclosure on Friday of conversations between alleged criminals and authorities linked to the casehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-crime-ayotzinapa/lawyers-criticize-mexican-government-for-releasing-texts-in-student-kidnap-case-idUSKBN2GS0282021-10-02
Harker said a look at his own investments from last year made him think about whether it may be time to update the rulesNeutralReuters The U.S. Federal Reserve may be close to meeting the inflation mandate set for raising interest rates Philadelphia Fed Bank President Patrick Harker said but it may be a year or longer before the central banks employment goal is met to allow for an actual rate increasehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-harker-interview-exclusive/exclusive-feds-harker-says-economy-close-to-achieving-inflation-goal-for-rate-hikes-idUSKBN2GR4192021-10-02
Global oil prices may fall to as low as 35 per barrel in 2030 and further to 25 per barrel by 2050 as demand for oil would fall drastically should zeroneutrality goals announced by a number of countries become a law it saidNegativeMOSCOW Reuters President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian government to look at curtailing spending from the state rainyday fund on Friday after the finance ministry said the global shift away from oil and gas could jeopardise Russian state finances within a decadehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-economy-spending/putin-seeks-to-rein-in-rainy-day-fund-spending-as-energy-transition-looms-idUSKBN2GR3EP2021-10-02
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instanceNegativeReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-10-02
The government has said such restrictions may be lifted further with the implementation of a system to check vaccination or COVID19 testing status but details on the plan remain sketchyNegativeTOKYO Reuters Typhoon winds and rain dampened what might have been a more celebratory mood in Tokyo on Friday as restaurants were allowed to sell alcohol and stay open later following the lifting of the latest COVID19 state of emergencyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japans-restaurants-bars-welcome-back-drinkers-as-covid-19-controls-ease-idUSKBN2GR37I2021-10-02
Suzuki a former Olympics minister is little known even in Japan and may lack the power and flair of his predecessor Aso making it likely that he will stick to the governments policy of tempering growth spending with fiscal reform analysts saidNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japans new leader will appoint littleknown but wellconnected lawmaker Shunichi Suzuki as finance minister the Yomiuri daily reported a choice which analysts said signals continuity in the governments bid to balance growth with fiscal reformhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/next-japan-pm-to-appoint-well-connected-lawmaker-as-finance-minister-report-idUSKBN2GR2JY2021-10-02
Reuters The U.S. Federal Reserve may be close to meeting the inflation mandate set for raising interest rates Philadelphia Fed Bank President Patrick Harker said but it may be a year or longer before the central banks employment goal is met to allow for an actual rate increasePositiveReuters The U.S. Federal Reserve may be close to meeting the inflation mandate set for raising interest rates Philadelphia Fed Bank President Patrick Harker said but it may be a year or longer before the central banks employment goal is met to allow for an actual rate increasehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-harker-interview-exclusive/exclusive-feds-harker-says-economy-close-to-achieving-inflation-goal-for-rate-hikes-idUSKBN2GR4192021-10-02
Fed may not be as hawkish as previously expected analystPositiveRecasts adds comments and updates priceshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-inches-lower-on-dollar-strength-dip-in-yields-stocks-caps-losses-idUSL1N2QX06A2021-10-01
The tankans indices showed more companies seeing increases in both input and output prices suggesting that rising raw material costs may gradually prop up consumer inflation aheadNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japans business mood improved for a fifth straight quarter in September with manufacturers perking up on robust global demand a central bank survey showed on Friday boding well for the next administrations bid to pull the economy out of the doldrumshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-tankan/japans-business-mood-improves-on-solid-demand-hopes-of-post-covid-recovery-idUSKBN2GR2J92021-10-01
The gold market is starting to realise the Fed may not be as hawkish as priced in for the speed of tapering and subsequent rate hikes especially with recent changes in the FOMC said Stephen Innes managing partner at SPI Asset Management referring to the recent retirement of two U.S. Federal Reserve policymakersPositiveRecasts adds comments and updates priceshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-inches-lower-on-dollar-strength-dip-in-yields-stocks-caps-losses-idUSL1N2QX06A2021-10-01
While coronavirus curbs on economic activity may be gradually lifted the slow pace at which this will happen means Southeast Asian economies will stagnate for the rest of this year said Makoto Saito an economist at NLI Research InstituteNegativeTOKYO Reuters Asias manufacturing activity was lacklustre in September as signs of slowing Chinese growth and factory shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic weighed on the regions economies surveys showed on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-economy/asian-factories-stagnate-as-chinas-slowdown-supply-constraints-hit-idUSKBN2GR2QW2021-10-01
Asian equities followed Wall Street sharply lower and bonds rallied as risk sentiment soured amid growing worries that inflation may persist even after global growth has peakedNegativeOct 1 Reuters Copper prices fell on Friday in London as a firmer dollar made greenbackpriced metals more expensive to holders of other currencieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-metals/metals-london-copper-eases-on-stronger-dollar-as-fed-tapering-looms-idUSL1N2QX0592021-10-01
Reuters Russians may soon be able to receive vaccines not registered in the country from clinics set up in a special economic zone Russian Kommersant daily reportedPositiveReuters Russians may soon be able to receive vaccines not registered in the country from clinics set up in a special economic zone Russian Kommersant daily reportedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest/factbox-latest-on-the-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN2GQ0X82021-10-01
TOKYO Reuters Japans next Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may have little choice but to sell more government bonds to fund his pandemicrelief package worth hundreds of billions of dollars even if it scrapes together money left over from previous stimulus programmesNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans next Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may have little choice but to sell more government bonds to fund his pandemicrelief package worth hundreds of billions of dollars even if it scrapes together money left over from previous stimulus programmeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-politics-fiscal-analysis/analysis-japan-may-sell-more-bonds-to-fund-next-premier-kishidas-stimulus-package-idUSKBN2GR2WD2021-10-01
Chinese carmakers may need up to a decade to gain a firm foothold in Europe the billionaire entrepreneur said a forecast echoed by He Xiaopeng CEO of electric vehicle EV maker Xpeng who told Reuters his company needs 10 years to lay a good foundation on the continentPositiveMUNICH/BEIJING Reuters Chinas electric carmakers are darting into Europe hoping to catch traditional auto giants cold and seize a slice of a market supercharged by the continents drive towards zero emissionshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/autos-europe-chinese-electric-focus/chinas-electric-carmakers-make-their-move-on-europe-idUSKBN2GQ0CF2021-10-01
The court may decide after that to extend that ruling for the duration of the proceedings if it sees the risk for her to be subjected to ill treatment Chupiks laywer Daria Trenina saidNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The European Court of Human Rights has ruled the extradition from Russia to Uzbekistan of human rights activist Valentina Chupik should be suspended until at least Octhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-rights-migrants/european-rights-court-rules-activists-deportation-from-russia-should-be-suspended-idUSKBN2GQ2812021-10-01
And if stress begets stress policymakers may do well consider the dollars role in it once againNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-slowdown/column-dollar-surge-both-symptom-and-catalyst-of-world-slowdown-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2QF41T2021-10-01
If you go to another European country you may struggle to sell both said Bu adding that her organisation has talked extensively with a number of Chinese EV makers keen to learn market specifics and consumer culture before launching therePositiveMUNICH/BEIJING Reuters Chinas electric carmakers are darting into Europe hoping to catch traditional auto giants cold and seize a slice of a market supercharged by the continents drive towards zero emissionshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/autos-europe-chinese-electric-focus/chinas-electric-carmakers-make-their-move-on-europe-idUSKBN2GQ0CF2021-10-01
MOSCOW Reuters Russians may soon be able to receive COVID19 vaccines not registered in the country from clinics set up in a special economic zone under a healthcare ministry proposal Russian Kommersant daily reported on ThursdayPositiveMOSCOW Reuters Russians may soon be able to receive COVID19 vaccines not registered in the country from clinics set up in a special economic zone under a healthcare ministry proposal Russian Kommersant daily reported on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-vaccine/russia-may-allow-access-to-unregistered-covid-19-vaccines-report-says-idUSKBN2GQ0PL2021-10-01
TAIPEI Sept 30 Reuters Taiwan Central Bank Governor Yang Chinlong said on Thursday that the economy may grow 6 this year though that depends on trade and domestic consumption growthPositiveTAIPEI Sept 30 Reuters Taiwan Central Bank Governor Yang Chinlong said on Thursday that the economy may grow 6 this year though that depends on trade and domestic consumption growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/taiwan-economy/taiwan-c-bank-says-gdp-may-grow-6-this-year-idUSB9N2OF01D2021-09-30
The House and Senate may vote on a separate bill that temporarily lifts the debt limit but Senate Republicans refuse to vote for itNegativeNEW YORK Reuters The slimbutgrowing possibility of a fiscal crisis if Congress doesnt act on the debt ceiling is getting increasing attention from U.S. investors and is filtering into certain asset prices though few believe the nation will ultimately defaulthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-congress-debt-investors/analysis-debt-ceiling-worries-start-to-rattle-wall-street-idUSKBN2GP21T2021-09-30
LONDON Reuters James Bond film No Time To Die may be debuting 18 months later due to the COVID19 pandemic but most critics said it was worth the waitNegativeLONDON Reuters James Bond film No Time To Die may be debuting 18 months later due to the COVID19 pandemic but most critics said it was worth the waithttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-no-time-to-die-reviews/mission-accomplished-critics-praise-bond-film-no-time-to-die-idUSKBN2GP15G2021-09-30
But Kishida may gradually shake off the legacies of former premier Shinzo Abes Abenomics stimulus policies if he strengthens his grip on power by winning a general election expected in November some analysts sayPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans struggle to emerge from the pandemicinduced doldrums will leave next prime minister Fumio Kishida with little choice but to maintain massive fiscal and monetary support for a fragile economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-politics-economy/japans-new-premier-kishida-to-sustain-big-fiscal-monetary-support-for-now-idUSKBN2GP0VU2021-09-30
Debate over a postKuroda monetary policy framework may emerge late 2022 around the time the U.S. Federal Reserve could be deliberating interest rate hikes said Daiju Aoki chief Japan economist at UBS Sumi Trust Wealth ManagementNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japans struggle to emerge from the pandemicinduced doldrums will leave next prime minister Fumio Kishida with little choice but to maintain massive fiscal and monetary support for a fragile economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-politics-economy/japans-new-premier-kishida-to-sustain-big-fiscal-monetary-support-for-now-idUSKBN2GP0VU2021-09-30
Chinese economic growth in Q4 will likely slow further without a change of government policies and the pace of slowdown may pick up said Zhiwei Zhang Shenzhenbased chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management after the PMI data was releasedNegativeBEIJING Reuters Chinas factory activity unexpectedly shrank in September due to wider curbs on electricity use and elevated input prices while services returned to expansion as COVID19 outbreaks receded offering some relief to the worlds secondbiggest economyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-economy-pmi/china-manufacturing-unexpectedly-shrinks-services-offer-support-idUSKBN2GQ02J2021-09-30
The real change in inventories may be slightly positive in the third quarter with a drop in retail auto inventories being offset by inventory gains in other parts of the economy said Daniel Silver an economist at JPMorgan in New YorkPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. consumer confidence fell to a sevenmonth low in September as a relentless rise in COVID19 cases deepened concerns about the economys nearterm prospects fitting in with expectations for a slowdown in growth in the third quarterhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-tradedeficit/u-s-consumer-confidence-hits-seven-month-low-as-near-term-economic-outlook-dims-idUSKBN2GO1BT2021-09-29
With a large drop in the Topix this morning the central bank may step in to support the marketPositiveTOKYO Sept 29 Reuters Japanese stocks dropped over 2 on Wednesday after heightened inflation worries hit Wall Street shares overnight while investors awaited the Japanese ruling partys leadership election that will decide the countrys next prime ministerhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/japanese-shares-track-wall-street-lower-election-outcome-in-focus-idUSL4N2QV0GH2021-09-29
And secondly they may not wish to so the consequences for humanitarian operations whatever the cause is problematicNeutralUNITED NATIONS Reuters United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday he assumes famine has taken hold in Ethiopias Tigray where a nearly threemonth long defacto blockade has restricted aid deliveries to 10 of what is needed in the wartorn regionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-un/u-n-aid-chief-to-ethiopia-on-famine-in-tigray-get-those-trucks-moving-idUSKBN2GO22L2021-09-29
Reuters Analysts warn Asia may be sliding into an accelerating arms race as countries react to Chinas military growth and tensions around North Koreas weapons programmes lingerNegativeRefiles to correct date on Taiwan announcement to earlier this month from Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/northkorea-missiles-factbox-int/an-intensifying-arms-race-in-asia-idUSKBN2GP0412021-09-29
TOKYO Reuters LGBTQ rights activists are hoping that Japan may finally allow samesex marriage if Taro Kono who has publicly supported gay marriage becomes the countrys next prime minister but change will not come easilyPositiveTOKYO Reuters LGBTQ rights activists are hoping that Japan may finally allow samesex marriage if Taro Kono who has publicly supported gay marriage becomes the countrys next prime minister but change will not come easilyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-same-sex-marriage/lgbtq-groups-hope-japan-pm-race-may-lead-to-same-sex-marriages-idUSKBN2GO04N2021-09-28
Tenyear Treasuries may also be vulnerable to an asset allocation shift seeking a yearend equity rallyNegativeRepeats column first published on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/markets-funds-bonds/rpt-column-hedge-funds-score-taper-trade-hat-trick-mcgeever-idUSL1N2QS0DU2021-09-28
The Dutch 23yearold is only two points behind Hamilton who may have to take an engine penalty between now and the seasonending race in Abu DhabiNegativeLONDON Reuters Lewis Hamilton retook the lead in the Formula One championship with his 100th win in Russia on Sunday but engine concerns are hanging over the Mercedes drivers bid for a record eighth titlehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-motor-f1-russia/hamilton-hits-100-but-engine-concerns-hang-over-title-bid-idUSKBN2GN10B2021-09-28
Roberts said he would have blocked the laws enforcement at that point so that the courts may consider whether a state can avoid responsibility for its laws in such a mannerNegativeReuters Abortion providers in Texas on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene on an urgent basis in their challenge to a state law imposing a neartotal ban on abortionhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-abortion/abortion-providers-ask-u-s-supreme-court-to-intervene-in-challenge-to-texas-law-idUSKBN2GJ1UZ2021-09-27
Cutting weight and using more efficient motors may be enough for most wealthy sportscar buyers who use their vehicles for recreation or to commute and are unlikely to want to execute multiple highspeed laps around a race trackPositiveOXFORD Reuters Speed has always been paramount for supercar makers and now theyre in the race of their lives to go electric before climate policy cuts their combustion engineshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/autos-electric-supercars/electric-supercars-need-to-lose-weight-power-up-and-cool-down-idUSKBN2GN09V2021-09-27
Human rights lawyer Pavel Chikov urged Russian internet users to delete old posts or accounts containing content that may now be deemed illegal such as references to banned political groups fearing an uptick in criminal prosecutionsNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia will add three new tools to its technological arsenal as part of its fight against banned content online state procurement documents showed a move that critics fear could further stifle political dissenthttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-russia-politics-internet/russia-boosts-online-monitoring-tools-in-clampdown-on-banned-content-idUSKBN2GK18V2021-09-27
Jury deliberations may begin on Friday after U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly instructs jurors on the lawNeutralNEW YORK Reuters R. Kellys accusers were motivated by money to lie about his alleged sexual abuses a lawyer for the R&B superstar argued on Thursday in a final effort to persuade jurors not to convict Kelly of sex trafficking chargeshttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-rkelly/r-kellys-defense-says-accusers-had-motive-to-lie-convict-him-prosecutor-says-idUSKBN2GJ1VD2021-09-24
Reuters Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell remains favored for renomination by the White House and if recent history repeats itself a decision may come at any time before the central bank meets again in early NovemberPositiveReuters Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell remains favored for renomination by the White House and if recent history repeats itself a decision may come at any time before the central bank meets again in early Novemberhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-powell/wall-street-eyes-four-more-years-for-powell-at-fed-idUSKBN2GK0AD2021-09-24
But an expulsion policy in place since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic means most may not get that opportunityNegativeCIUDAD ACUNA Mexico/WASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigned in protest in a letter that blasted the Biden administration for deporting hundreds of migrants back to the crisisengulfed Caribbean nation from a camp on the U.S.Mexican border in recent dayshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-immigration-mexico/u-s-envoy-to-haiti-resigns-blasts-returning-migrants-to-collapsed-state-idUSKBN2GJ0TQ2021-09-24
Tunisias political elite have been squabbling for years but Saieds intervention may finally push them all together to oppose a power grab that has left them all on the outsideNegativeTUNIS Reuters Four Tunisian parties said on Thursday that President Kais Saied had lost his legitimacy and called for an end to what they called a coup after he took control of legislative and executive powers raising the prospect of a drawnout confrontation over his interventionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-politics/opposition-to-tunisian-presidents-power-seizure-deepens-idUSKBN2GJ10M2021-09-24
Saied has cast himself as the scourge of a corrupt political elite and may welcome outright hostility with an array of parties that he blames for Tunisias failures since the revolutionNegativeTUNIS Reuters Four Tunisian parties said on Thursday that President Kais Saied had lost his legitimacy and called for an end to what they called a coup after he took control of legislative and executive powers raising the prospect of a drawnout confrontation over his interventionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-politics/opposition-to-tunisian-presidents-power-seizure-deepens-idUSKBN2GJ10M2021-09-24
WASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it will likely begin reducing its monthly bond purchases as soon as November and signaled interest rate increases may follow more quickly than expected as the U.S. central banks turn from pandemic crisis policies gains momentumPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it will likely begin reducing its monthly bond purchases as soon as November and signaled interest rate increases may follow more quickly than expected as the U.S. central banks turn from pandemic crisis policies gains momentumhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed/fed-signals-bond-buying-taper-coming-soon-rate-hike-next-year-idUSKBN2GI0BQ2021-09-23
The Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield warned earlier this week that New Zealand may not get to zero COVID cases againNegativeWELLINGTON Reuters New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday the country should aim for a 90plus rate of inoculation and could drop strict coronavirus lockdown measures once enough people were vaccinatedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-newzealand/new-zealands-ardern-says-lockdowns-can-end-with-high-vaccine-uptake-idUSKBN2GJ05H2021-09-23
Whatever viewers think they may not see what is coming as the battle for control plays out said Brian Cox who portrays patriarch Logan RoyNegativeLOS ANGELES Reuters Emmywinning drama Succession returns next month just after media executive Kendall Roy has torpedoed his CEO father in a live televised press conference with accusations of corporate coverups of wrongdoing at the familys global empirehttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-television-succession/new-succession-season-asks-is-kendall-a-visionary-or-a-madman-idUSKBN2GI20E2021-09-23
The compensation offer is expected to pass because of SWAPOs majority but the vote may not happen until next week because of the number of lawmakers yet to have voiced their opinionsPositiveWINDHOEK Reuters During a heated parliamentary debate Namibian opposition lawmakers on Wednesday criticised a 1http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-namibia-germany-genocide/namibian-opposition-criticises-genocide-compensation-deal-with-germany-idUSKBN2GI1ZI2021-09-23
Analysts in Russia believe the idea is to ensure maximum stability in the runup to the next presidential election in 2024 when Vladimir Putin may step down as president and suggest a handpicked successorNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The Kremlin and its loyalists have said they will maintain and in some cases intensify their tough approach to internal and external critics and organisations that they view as a threat to Russias stabilityhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-election-opposition/new-normal-kremlin-says-tough-approach-to-navalny-allies-here-to-stay-idUSKBN2GI0YG2021-09-23
While growth may be undershooting projections somewhat the foundations for a recovery are intactPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan on Wednesday offered a bleaker view on exports and output as Asian factory shutdowns caused supply bottlenecks but maintained its optimism that robust global growth will keep the economic recovery on trackhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-more-downbeat-on-exports-output-even-as-recovery-seen-on-track-idUSKBN2GH2562021-09-23
Foisting any political system on Kabul without regard for the voice of the Afghan people which consists of diverse ethnicities may lead to seriously negative consequences Rahmon was quoted by Russias TASS news agency as saying last weekNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters A U.S.trained Afghan pilot was talking to Reuters on a smuggled cellphone from Tajikistan where he is being held when something strange happened his voice started looping repeating everything he had just said word for wordhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-usa-pilots/exclusive-echoes-uncertainty-as-afghan-pilots-await-u-s-help-in-tajikistan-idUSKBN2GI21X2021-09-23
The management structure of the system may also be reviewed if necessary the Nikkei saidNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japans banking regulator will oversee system management at Mizuho Financial Group a rare punishment following a series of technical failures at the banking group a source told Reuters on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-banks-mizuho/in-rare-move-japan-regulator-to-oversee-computer-system-at-troubled-mizuho-source-idUSKBN2GH1D22021-09-22
The anxiety about a likely debt default by giant real estate firm China Evergrande and even feared ripple effects across regional property firms highyield debt markets and banks may not be quite on that scaleNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-dollar/column-dollar-smiling-from-ear-to-ear-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2QM4L82021-09-22
The Fed may well follow suitPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to clear the way on Wednesday for reductions to its monthly asset purchases later this year and show in updated projections whether higherthanexpected inflation or a resurgent coronavirus pandemic is weighing more on the economic outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed/fed-likely-to-open-bond-buying-taper-door-but-hedge-on-outlook-idUSKBN2GI0BQ2021-09-22
Reuters Analysts warn that Asia may be sliding into an accelerating arms race as countries react to Chinas military growthNegativeReuters Analysts warn that Asia may be sliding into an accelerating arms race as countries react to Chinas military growthhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-aukus-security-asia-arms-race/factbox-an-intensifying-arms-race-in-asia-idUSKBN2GH0VD2021-09-22
The September FOMC may be a key catalyst driving U.S. real yields higher which we expect to boost the dollar broadly they wrote this weekNeutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-dollar/column-dollar-smiling-from-ear-to-ear-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2QM4L82021-09-22
Still highfrequency data and alternate employment indicators have hinted that upcoming jobs gains may disappoint as well and the Jefferies analysts said the first actual reduction in asset purchases will likely be conditional on a solid September employment gainPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to clear the way on Wednesday for reductions to its monthly asset purchases later this year and show in updated projections whether higherthanexpected inflation or a resurgent coronavirus pandemic is weighing more on the economic outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed/fed-likely-to-open-bond-buying-taper-door-but-hedge-on-outlook-idUSKBN2GI0BQ2021-09-22
Even though a tapering announcement is not expected the dot plot may deliver a hawkish surprise and require Powell to be dovish and push back in the press conference said National Australia Banks director of economics and markets Tapas StricklandNeutralSINGAPORE Sept 22 Reuters Asian stock markets made a cautious start on Wednesday and the dollar held firm amid lingering nerves about the fallout from a looming failure at developer China Evergrande and anticipation the Federal Reserve may move a step closer to taperinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-trade-tense-in-the-shadow-of-evergrande-and-the-fed-idUSL1N2QO01A2021-09-22
Afghan migrants stranded in Serbia watch in dismay as the Islamist militants take over back homeNegativeReuters Cold hunger and dangerhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-world-migrants-timeline-2021/timeline-he-wanted-to-die-rather-than-go-back-a-year-of-migration-idUSKBN2GH1UL2021-09-22
Fed officials however may decide they need more time to assess the risk from a handful of evolving issues before deciding to push ahead with the reduction in the bondbuying programNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to clear the way on Wednesday for reductions to its monthly asset purchases later this year and show in updated projections whether higherthanexpected inflation or a resurgent coronavirus pandemic is weighing more on the economic outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed/fed-likely-to-open-bond-buying-taper-door-but-hedge-on-outlook-idUSKBN2GI0BQ2021-09-22
Two more witnesses may testify on Wednesday including a friend of Jerhonda Pace the first accuser to testify at the trialPositiveNEW YORK Reuters R. Kellys sex trafficking trial entered the homestretch on Tuesday with the presiding judge forecasting that closing arguments could begin the next day and jurors could soon deliberate the R&B stars fatehttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-rkelly/r-kelly-trial-nears-end-as-singers-lawyers-defend-against-sex-abuse-claims-idUSKBN2GH1VE2021-09-22
29 that may shift the administrations focus away from the current stance based on former premier Shinzo Abes Abenomics reflationist policies analysts sayPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday but offered a bleaker view on exports and output reinforcing expectations the bank will maintain its massive stimulus even as major counterparts eye a withdrawal of crisismode supporthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-keeps-policy-steady-offers-bleaker-view-on-exports-output-idUSKBN2GH2562021-09-22
Policymakers new economic and interest rate projections however will provide some sense of how fast rate hikes may follow the taper and in particular whether a bout of high inflation has officials penciling in an initial increase for next yearPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to clear the way on Wednesday for reductions to its monthly asset purchases later this year and show in updated projections whether higherthanexpected inflation or a resurgent coronavirus pandemic is weighing more on the economic outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed/fed-likely-to-open-bond-buying-taper-door-but-hedge-on-outlook-idUSKBN2GI0BQ2021-09-22
On the technicals front spot gold may retest a support at 1744 a break below could cause a fall into the 17241736 range according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeSpot gold may retest support at 1744/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-edges-lower-on-fed-meeting-jitters-evergrande-woes-limit-losses-idUSL1N2QN0322021-09-21
The evidence from other countries that are highly vaccinated shows that even at high vaccination rates outbreaks may still need to be managed using suppression measures and lockdowns said HSBCs chief Australian economist Paul BloxhamNegativeAdds detail analysts commenthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-rba-minutes/update-1-australias-central-bank-wary-in-case-delta-slows-recovery-idUSL1N2QN02A2021-09-21
TOKYO Reuters Japan may need more time to meet its budget target of achieving a primary balance surplus by fiscal 2025 Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday while stopping short of abandoning the elusive targetNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan may need more time to meet its budget target of achieving a primary balance surplus by fiscal 2025 Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday while stopping short of abandoning the elusive targethttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-budget/japanese-finance-minister-says-meeting-budget-target-may-take-more-time-idUSKBN2GH0632021-09-21
Its true that we are facing a situation where more time may be needed to achieve the primary balance target Aso told reporters after a cabinet meetingPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan may need more time to meet its budget target of achieving a primary balance surplus by fiscal 2025 Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday while stopping short of abandoning the elusive targethttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-budget/japanese-finance-minister-says-meeting-budget-target-may-take-more-time-idUSKBN2GH0632021-09-21
Still House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn on Sunday that Democrats may have to pass the debt ceiling hike without Republican supportNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a fresh plea for Congress to raise the federal debt ceiling on Sunday arguing a default on U.S. debt would trigger a historic financial crisishttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-debt-yellen/u-s-treasurys-yellen-debt-default-would-permanently-weaken-america-idUSKBN2GF0IO2021-09-20
I may not have grabbed the gold in Tokyo but where I come from Ive already won Bromell said in an Instagram postNegativeReuters Trayvon Bromell banished his Olympic disappointment and beat his own worldleading time in the 100 metres on Saturday winning the Kip Keino Classic in 9http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-athletics-bromell/athletics-bromell-sets-world-leading-time-in-100m-after-tokyo-disappointment-idUSKBN2GE0HY2021-09-20
First while the Fed may look with envy at Norway and New Zealand where yields have risen in expectation of rate rises it has stressed that its own official rates wont rise for a whileNeutralU.S. 10year yields stuck at 1http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-tantrum/analysis-why-the-fed-might-welcome-a-bond-market-tantrum-idUSL8N2QA28R2021-09-20
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-09-20
MONTREAL Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may cling to power in Mondays election but looks set to lose his bid for a parliamentary majority after a tough campaign that dashed his hopes for a convincing winPositiveMONTREAL Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may cling to power in Mondays election but looks set to lose his bid for a parliamentary majority after a tough campaign that dashed his hopes for a convincing winhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-canada-election/canadas-trudeau-may-cling-to-power-in-election-but-looks-unlikely-to-secure-majority-idUSKBN2GG06L2021-09-20
However a recent weakening of inflation as expected by many other Fed officials may temper any sense of urgency to act fasterNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve facing a labor market that may be stalling or on the cusp of a surge is expected next week to open the door to reducing its monthly bond purchases while tying any actual change to U.S. job growth in September and beyondhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-taper/november-december-feds-taper-timeline-tied-to-volatile-jobs-data-idUSKBN2GD0VC2021-09-18
Much may turn on how the Japanese government which owns 22 of Shinsei will votePositiveTOKYO Reuters Shinsei Banks board has decided to use a poisonpill defence against an unsolicited 1http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/shinsei-bank-m-a-sbi/shinsei-bank-to-use-poison-pill-defence-against-sbis-1-1-billion-bid-idUSKBN2GD0942021-09-18
The benefits ended nationally in early September and some economists have noted that the hand off from those public payments to private income may not come fast enough to avoid a hit to the overall economyNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The August slowdown in U.S. job creation hit harder in states that pulled the plug early on enhanced federal unemployment benefits places where an intense summertime surge of coronavirus cases may have held back the hopedfor job growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-employment-states/amid-covid-surge-states-that-cut-benefits-still-see-no-hiring-boost-idUSKBN2GD20Q2021-09-18
But Kono has a reputation as a maverick and party elders may favour the softspoken Kishida 64 who hails from one of the partys more dovish factions due to perceptions he may be more successful than Kono at building consensusPositiveTOKYO Reuters Candidates vying to become Japans next prime minister promised to restore popular trust in the ruling party by tackling income disparity the coronavirus pandemic and climate change as they launched campaigns on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/income-disparity-pandemic-in-focus-as-race-for-next-japan-premier-kicks-off-idUSKBN2GC27E2021-09-18
While the Delta variant wave of infections may be peaking the economys weak August job growth of just 235000 was viewed by many analysts as evidence of the risks the pandemic still poses to the recoveryNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The August slowdown in U.S. job creation hit harder in states that pulled the plug early on enhanced federal unemployment benefits places where an intense summertime surge of coronavirus cases may have held back the hopedfor job growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-employment-states/amid-covid-surge-states-that-cut-benefits-still-see-no-hiring-boost-idUSKBN2GD20Q2021-09-18
Many of Chinas recent policies ran contrary to the principles of a free economy and lacked transparency such as import bans without a reason and China may not be able to reach the high standards of the CPTPP she saidNegativeTAIPEI Reuters Taiwans economy minister expressed concern on Friday about Chinas sudden decision to apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for TransPacific Partnership CPTPP and said it hoped it did not affect the islands applicationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/australia-china-trade-taiwan/taiwan-wanting-to-join-pacific-trade-pact-questions-chinas-sudden-application-idUSKBN2GD0TP2021-09-18
The Federal Reserve facing a labor market that may be stalling or on the cusp of a surge is expected next week to open the door to reducing its monthly bond purchases while tying any actual change to U.S. job growth in September and beyondNegativeRewrites top updates prices adds U.S. market open changes headline bullet points dateline byline previously LONDONhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-world-shares-fall-on-fears-over-china-u-s-taxes-central-bank-policy-idUSL1N2QJ1DN2021-09-18
WASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve facing a labor market that may be stalling or on the cusp of a surge is expected next week to open the door to reducing its monthly bond purchases while tying any actual change to U.S. job growth in September and beyondNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve facing a labor market that may be stalling or on the cusp of a surge is expected next week to open the door to reducing its monthly bond purchases while tying any actual change to U.S. job growth in September and beyondhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-taper/november-december-feds-taper-timeline-tied-to-volatile-jobs-data-idUSKBN2GD0VC2021-09-18
The hefty premium may make it tough for Shinsei to win over the required majority support from shareholdersPositiveTOKYO Reuters Shinsei Banks board has decided to use a poisonpill defence against an unsolicited 1http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/shinsei-bank-m-a-sbi/shinsei-bank-to-use-poison-pill-defence-against-sbis-1-1-billion-bid-idUSKBN2GD0942021-09-18
Ahead of this weeks elections President Vladimir Putin ordered oneoff social payments and public sector salary increases worth at least 500 billion roubles 7 billion something analysts said may further fuel inflationNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Low wages and rising prices are crucial issues for Russians at parliamentary elections this week but maintaining financial stability matters more to the Kremlin than driving growth economists say with inflation a lingering concernhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-election-economy/stability-trumps-growth-for-government-as-russians-prepare-to-vote-economists-idUSKBN2GC1302021-09-17
That said the BoE may have to be that clumsy as it remains tied to a flat 2 inflation target even as the Fed has given itself more wiggle room by its recent adoption of a new average inflation goal over timeNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-sterling/column-pound-hesitates-in-face-of-early-boe-hike-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2QI4O02021-09-17
7 Beijing may step up targeted easing to generate a moderate pickup in growth in our view Chen saidPositiveSHANGHAI Sept 17 Reuters China is set to leave its benchmark lending rate steady for the 17th month at its September fixing next Wednesday a Reuters survey showed but market participants expect more targeted liquidity measures as the economy grapples with the fallout of the Delta varianthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-economy-lpr/china-seen-holding-benchmark-rate-in-sept-some-expect-more-liquidity-support-idUSL1N2QJ08O2021-09-17
But Kono has a reputation as a maverick and elders in the factionridden LDP may favour the softspoken Kishida 64 who hails from one of the partys move dovish factions due to perceptions he may be better than Kono at building consensusPositiveTOKYO Reuters Candidates to become Japans prime minister officially launch their campaigns on Friday with popular vaccine minister Taro Kono expected to be the top contender to replace Yoshihide Sugahttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-japan-politics/kono-seen-as-top-contender-as-japan-pm-race-set-to-start-idUSKBN2GC27E2021-09-17
The Bank may feel obliged to move early next year if its bound rigidly by its standing inflation target but the pound seems unimpressed that there is much more in the tank after thatNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-sterling/column-pound-hesitates-in-face-of-early-boe-hike-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2QI4O02021-09-17
Reuters People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted from shirts to pants to dresses coats skirts socks underwear bow ties top hats togas kilts and bikinisPositiveReuters People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted from shirts to pants to dresses coats skirts socks underwear bow ties top hats togas kilts and bikinishttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-science-clothing/moroccan-cave-yields-oldest-clues-about-advent-of-human-clothing-idUSKBN2GC1J42021-09-17
The rate review comes ahead of a ruling party leadership race that may shift the administrations focus away from the current stance based on former premier Shinzo Abes Abenomics reflationist policies some analysts sayPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to maintain its massive stimulus next week as supply bottlenecks caused by factory shutdowns in Asia weigh on an economy already wobbling from the hit to consumption from the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-to-maintain-stimulus-as-supply-disruption-darkens-export-outlook-idUSKBN2GD06Z2021-09-17
We think the cross is nearing pricing in peak macro and policy divergence but a bounce may not come until we know if the RBNZ decides to hike by 25 or 50 basis pointsNegativeSYDNEY Sept 17 Reuters The Australian and New Zealand dollars were carrying losses for the week on Friday after repeated failures to breach resistance left the market in a bearish moodhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australia-nz-dollars-looking-vulnerable-after-bearish-week-idUSL4N2QJ04V2021-09-17
Antelope and wild cattle bones suggested that the skins of these animals may have been used to make leather while the meat was eatenNegativeReuters People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted from shirts to pants to dresses coats skirts socks underwear bow ties top hats togas kilts and bikinishttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-science-clothing/moroccan-cave-yields-oldest-clues-about-advent-of-human-clothing-idUSKBN2GC1J42021-09-17
Theres a good chance the BOJ may revise its view on output which could remain weak for the rest of this year she saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to maintain its massive stimulus next week as supply bottlenecks caused by factory shutdowns in Asia weigh on an economy already wobbling from the hit to consumption from the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-to-maintain-stimulus-as-supply-disruption-darkens-export-outlook-idUSKBN2GD06Z2021-09-17
LOS ANGELES Reuters Television may have been what helped people get through the lockdowns and quarantines of the past year but the Emmy Awards themselves just cant seem to get a breakPositiveLOS ANGELES Reuters Television may have been what helped people get through the lockdowns and quarantines of the past year but the Emmy Awards themselves just cant seem to get a breakhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-awards-emmys/the-crown-ted-lasso-lead-field-in-second-pandemic-era-emmy-awards-idUSKBN2GC0Z42021-09-17
The nature of the clothes they may have fashioned remains unclearNegativeReuters People may take the necessity and existence of clothing for granted from shirts to pants to dresses coats skirts socks underwear bow ties top hats togas kilts and bikinishttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-science-clothing/moroccan-cave-yields-oldest-clues-about-advent-of-human-clothing-idUSKBN2GC1J42021-09-17
The winner who is assured to become next premier may also preside long enough to affect the choice of successors to Kuroda and his deputies whose term ends in 2023PositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to maintain its massive stimulus next week as supply bottlenecks caused by factory shutdowns in Asia weigh on an economy already wobbling from the hit to consumption from the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-to-maintain-stimulus-as-supply-disruption-darkens-export-outlook-idUSKBN2GD06Z2021-09-17
Seiko Noda a former internal minister may also throw her hat in the ring according to broadcaster TBS TelevisionNegativeTOKYO Reuters Shigeru Ishiba a heavyweight politician of Japans ruling party formally announced on Wednesday that he would not run for the partys leadership race throwing his support instead behind Taro Kono a top contender to become the next prime ministerhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/japan-ldps-ishiba-formally-announces-support-for-pm-contender-kono-idUSKBN2GB0SJ2021-09-16
The recovery scenario for Japans economy may become shaky if they wont grow said Takumi Tsunoda senior economist at Shinkin Central BankNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans exports extended doubledigit gains in August led by strong shipments of chip manufacturing equipment although the pace of growth weakened as COVID19 hit key Asian supply chains and slowed factory productionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-trade/japans-hot-exports-growth-cools-as-covid-19-hits-supply-chains-idUSKBN2GC0182021-09-16
Perhaps the gold complex is sensing a higherthanexpected taper by the Fed will be announced next week and as a result funds may not want to get aggressively long heading into the statement Edward Meir analyst with ED&F Man Capital Markets said in a noteNeutralHoldings of SPDR Gold Trust fell 0http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-eases-as-investors-await-clues-on-u-s-cenbank-move-idUSL1N2QI0832021-09-16
The House plan may turn off some progressives calling for more tax fairness because it backed off of Bidens proposals to raise the corporate tax rate by a third to 28 and to tax more of the transfer of wealth via richfamily inheritancesPositiveReuters Democrats are crafting a massive spending package as big as 3http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-infastructure-budget-explainer/explainer-main-battles-ahead-for-u-s-democrats-3-5-trillion-social-spending-bill-idUSKBN2GB22Y2021-09-16
Eliminating some green energy provisions may erode support from progressives who had promised transformative investments to fight climate changePositiveReuters Democrats are crafting a massive spending package as big as 3http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-infastructure-budget-explainer/explainer-main-battles-ahead-for-u-s-democrats-3-5-trillion-social-spending-bill-idUSKBN2GB22Y2021-09-16
SYDNEY Reuters Australias new security pact with the United States and the UK seen as a move to contain China may worsen strained ties with its biggest export customer but Chinas insatiable appetite for resources may limit its punitive responses say analystsNegativeSYDNEY Reuters Australias new security pact with the United States and the UK seen as a move to contain China may worsen strained ties with its biggest export customer but Chinas insatiable appetite for resources may limit its punitive responses say analystshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-security-australia-china/australias-new-us-uk-security-pact-risks-china-trade-idUSKBN2GC09D2021-09-16
Financial markets generally view Canadian elections from the vantage point of which of the big parties would be most friendly for investors but that tendency may take a backseat this time to the desire to have a government quickly in place in a crisisNegativeTORONTO Sept 16 Reuters Foreign investors are growing more worried that Canadas federal election on Monday could result in a deadlock that hampers Ottawas response to the COVID19 pandemic and further slows the economic recovery from the crisishttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/canada-election-markets/investors-tense-up-as-fears-of-post-election-gridlock-rise-in-canada-idUSL1N2QF2L72021-09-16
Students may be safer at home but the availability of computers mobile phones and internet and the uneven quality of education are among challenges they continue to faceNegativeMANILA Reuters The United Nations childrens agency UNICEF has urged education authorities to reopen schools as soon as possible in countries where millions of students are still not allowed to return to classrooms 18 months into the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-education/unicef-calls-for-schools-to-reopen-in-pandemic-hit-nations-idUSKBN2GC0BE2021-09-16
And some wonder whether emerging investors seeking to avoid all direct China risk may do well to look at reallocating money to countries with much smaller weightsPositiveThe opinions expressed here are those of the author a columnist for Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-china/column-with-or-without-you-exchina-in-vogue-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2QF4LD2021-09-16
SBIs large premium may make it tough for Shinsei Bank to win the required majority support from shareholders for its defence measures analysts sayPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans Shinsei Bank is considering measures to fend off an unsolicited 1http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/shinsei-bank-m-a-sbi-holdings/japans-shinsei-bank-eyes-defence-against-sbi-bid-nikkei-reports-idUSKBN2GA0TF2021-09-15
The joint committee analysis suggests the House plan may break Bidens pledge not to raise taxes on those earning less than 400000 as the 200000500000 income category would see a 0NegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. tax code changes sought by Democrats in the House of Representatives to help fund 3http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-biden-infrastructure-congress/democrats-tax-plan-would-cut-bills-for-most-americans-congressional-estimate-idUSKBN2GA1TK2021-09-15
Workplaces may come under further pressure as South Korea continues to battle its worst wave of COVID19 infections fanned by the more transmissible Delta variantNegativeSEOUL Reuters South Koreas August unemployment rate fell to the lowest on record suggesting the economic recovery from the COVID19 pandemic was on track though a breakdown of data showed labour conditions in the key manufacturing sector remained weakhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/southkorea-economy-unemployment/s-korea-jobless-rate-hits-record-low-as-jobs-for-public-sector-part-timers-grow-idUSKBN2GA28P2021-09-15
However the weakerthanexpected rebound may add to concerns about the strength of Japans recovery which has largely relied on manufacturers and other exportoriented businesses as curbs dampen domestic consumptionNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans core machinery orders rose in July after a dip the previous month a sign corporate spending is perking up despite the wider hit to the economy from the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-orders/japans-machinery-orders-rebound-in-sign-of-capex-recovery-idUSKBN2GB00U2021-09-15
On the technical front spot gold may retest a resistance at 1798 and a break above could lead to a gain at 1807 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeSpot gold may retest resistance at 1798/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-subdued-as-investors-brace-for-u-s-inflation-data-idUSL1N2QG04V2021-09-14
Given persistent inflation the Fed may not be able to afford to be relaxed about it for too long Ishizuki saidNeutralTOKYO Sept 14 Reuters The dollar was little changed against other major currencies on Tuesday as investors looked to U.S. inflation data later in the session for clues on the timing of policy tightening by the Federal Reservehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-holds-tight-range-as-investors-await-u-s-inflation-data-idUSL1N2QG00V2021-09-14
But at home there is hope that Kono whose maverick nature brings to mind the wildly popular Junichiro Koizumi prime minister from 2001 to 2006 may be able to get things donePositiveTOKYO Reuters When Taro Kono Japans leading contender to be prime minister was a senior in high school he asked his father to send him overseas for university but was flatly refusedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-politics-kono-newsmaker/self-belief-and-strategy-japans-taro-kono-upends-race-for-next-premier-idUSKBN2G927R2021-09-14
As gay characters usually you may be a secondary character or something in the background or put in for jokes whereas this film and show is about putting Jamie at the centre of it all and that doesnt happen very often said CampbellNeutralLONDON Reuters Stars and cast members walked the pink carpet in London on Monday for the premiere of the film adaptation of the musical Everybodys Talking About Jamiehttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-everybodys-talking-about-jamie/making-queer-stories-universal-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-premieres-in-london-idUSKBN2GA0122021-09-14
The administration official said Washington was staying in close touch with India and other Quad partners about the vaccine partnership and any factors that may affect this project or global vaccine supply but those discussions were not tied to a specific summit or engagementPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The United States is communicating regularly with India in bilateral and multilateral channels to discuss the supply of COVID19 vaccines and inquire about its timeline for restarting vaccine exports a senior Biden administration official saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-india-usa/u-s-and-india-in-talks-over-timeline-for-restarting-covid-19-vaccine-exports-idUSKBN2GA06I2021-09-14
Another heightened print may serve as a data point challenging some Federal Reserve policymakers views that inflation will be transitory Avtar Sandu a senior commodities manager at Phillip Futures said in a noteNegativeSpot gold may retest resistance at 1798/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-subdued-as-investors-brace-for-u-s-inflation-data-idUSL1N2QG04V2021-09-14
It looks like oil prices may continue to drift in a consolidation range for now 7075 as we mentioned previously said Howie Lee an economist at Singapores OCBC bankNeutralSINGAPORE Reuters Oil prices rose for a second session on Monday as concerns over U.S. output following damage from Hurricane Ida supported the market along with expectations for higher demandhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-oil/oil-rises-for-a-second-day-as-u-s-supply-concerns-dominate-idUSKBN2G901I2021-09-13
Ishiba may not run for the partys leadership and instead will likely support another candidate the Jiji news service said Saturday citing sources close to himPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans minister in charge of vaccines Taro Kono led a public opinion poll on who should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Partyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-poll/japans-vaccines-minister-kono-leads-opinion-poll-on-succeeding-suga-idUSKBN2G801P2021-09-13
At the same time rising infections suggest we may still need to reintroduce restrictions of some sortNegativeSINGAPORE Sept 13 Reuters The dollar began a week full of big economic data on a firm footing with investors wary of the Federal Reserve beginning its exit from supersupportive policy even as cases of the coronavirus surgehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-finds-footing-as-traders-await-inflation-data-idUSL1N2QF0132021-09-13
The UGTT the main labor union in Tunisia also on Saturday signalled it opposed the idea of suspending the constitution and called instead for new parliamentary elections a route Saied may now be consideringNegativeTUNIS Reuters Tunisias President Kais Saied on Saturday indicated he was preparing to change the countrys constitution but said he would only do so using existing constitutional means seven weeks after he seized powers in moves his foes called a couphttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-politics/tunisias-president-saied-indicates-he-will-amend-constitution-idUSKBN2G70JB2021-09-13
We need to realize that this a Russian military attack on Estonia may indeed happen in the coming years Martin Herem commander of the Estonian Defense Forces said in an interview on Friday eveningNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia used new combat robots and tactical vehicles on the second day of the active main phase of large military drills with its exSoviet ally Belarus the defence ministry said on Saturdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-belarus-military-drills/russia-uses-new-hardware-at-big-military-drills-idUSKBN2G70F22021-09-13
Instead of making a broad bet on energy McKinney is focusing on companies that have recently raised their dividends a sign that the corporations believe their balance sheets may be strong enough to weather a potential slowdown in the economy he saidPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Energy stocks are becoming a popular bellwether for concerns over how deeply the Delta variant of the coronavirus is expected to impact the U.S. economy as the socalled reopening trade that boosted some parts of the market earlier this year continues to stumblehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-weekahead/investors-eye-wobbling-energy-sector-as-gauge-for-delta-fears-idUSKBN2G61X92021-09-11
It may not have long parliamentary elections are due next spring and Mikati said these should take place on timeNeutralBEIRUT Reuters Lebanese leaders agreed a new government led by Sunni Muslim tycoon Najib Mikati http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-lebanon-crisis/lebanon-agrees-new-government-to-tackle-economic-collapse-idUSKBN2G60OG2021-09-11
Some Fedwatchers say it may be time for the rules to be reviewedNeutralReuters Media reports this week that two of the Federal Reserves 12 regional bank presidents were active traders has some of the central banks most vocal critics questioning the rules that allowed them to engage in the transactions in the first placehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-investments/trading-tantrum-fed-officials-personal-dealings-stir-controversy-call-for-change-idUSKBN2G624D2021-09-11
But with antiGerman sentiment still strong among many PiS voters some analysts say Merkel may also have been wary of stirring up old animosities in a country that suffered greatly during World War TwoNegativeWARSAW Reuters German Chancellor Angela Merkels visit to Poland on Saturday part of a goodbye tour of Europe for the continents longest serving leader risks being overshadowed by tensions over a gas pipeline and questions over her legacy in central Europehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-poland-germany/ms-nord-stream-2-germanys-merkel-makes-difficult-last-visit-to-poland-idUSKBN2G625D2021-09-11
Other emerging market assets also held on to handsome gains made after a call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signalled that the two nations may be looking to ease strained relationsPositiveRussia hikes by 25 bps to 6http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-russias-rouble-loses-some-shine-after-cautious-cenbank-hike-idUSL1N2QC0Q42021-09-11
At the September meeting the BOJ may qualify that view by mentioning how output in particular is temporarily weakening due to the supply constraints the sources saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is expected to offer a slightly bleaker view on exports and output this month or warn of heightening risks from supply disruptions caused by factory shutdowns in Southeast Asia said sources familiar with its thinkinghttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj-exclusive/exclusive-boj-likely-to-warn-of-hit-from-asia-bottlenecks-on-exports-output-sources-idUSKBN2G60TH2021-09-11
The decline which has outstripped a 2 fall in the price of Brent crude suggests some investors believe the U.S. economic recovery may have peaked in the face of a coronavirus resurgence leading them to focus on a looming unwind of the easy money policies that have helped the S&P more than double since its March 2020 lowsNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Energy stocks are becoming a popular bellwether for concerns over how deeply the Delta variant of the coronavirus is expected to impact the U.S. economy as the socalled reopening trade that boosted some parts of the market earlier this year continues to stumblehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-weekahead/investors-eye-wobbling-energy-sector-as-gauge-for-delta-fears-idUSKBN2G61X92021-09-11
TUNIS Reuters Tunisian President Kais Saied plans to suspend the constitution and may amend the political system via a referendum one of his advisers told Reuters on Thursday in the first clear indication of his plans after moves his critics have called a coupNegativeTUNIS Reuters Tunisian President Kais Saied plans to suspend the constitution and may amend the political system via a referendum one of his advisers told Reuters on Thursday in the first clear indication of his plans after moves his critics have called a couphttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-politics/tunisian-president-plans-to-change-political-system-suspend-constitution-adviser-idUSKBN2G525Y2021-09-10
Jalel Harchaoui of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime said it was politically better for Kabir to move slowly and that he may also worry about how eastern forces would use renewed access to national bankingNegativeTRIPOLI/BENGHAZI Libya Reuters Libya must reunify its fragmented economy and public finances if it stands any hope of ending a decade of violent division but moves towards that goal are making slow progresshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-economy/in-risk-to-peace-plan-rivalries-hobble-libyas-economy-idUSKBN2G51UR2021-09-10
Environmentalists fear the fires fuelled by hot weather may thaw the Siberian permafrost and peatlands releasing even more climatewarming carbon that has long been stored in the frozen tundraNegativeVLADIVOSTOK Russia Reuters The governor of Russias northern province of Yakutia which suffered from widespread wildfires this summer warned of the risks of a similar disaster next year if unusually hot and dry weather persistshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-wildfires-yakutia/russias-yakutia-province-governor-warns-of-more-deadly-wildfires-next-year-idUSKBN2G51752021-09-10
Local media have reported that the government may allow restaurants to resume regular business hours and alcohol sales as the vaccination push nears completion in October and NovemberPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan extended emergency COVID19 restrictions on Thursday in Tokyo and other regions until the end of this month to curb infections and prevent hospitals being overwhelmedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japan-extends-covid-19-emergency-curbs-in-tokyo-other-areas-idUSKBN2G500U2021-09-10
The latest COVID surge brings another wave of uncertainty that may weigh on entrepreneurs willingness to start new businesses said Oren Klachkin lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics in New YorkNegativeReuters Applications to start new U.S. businesses declined in August for just the third time this year and the first time since June as the recent surge in coronavirus cases put entrepreneurs on holdhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-applications/u-s-applications-to-start-a-business-fall-in-august-idUSKBN2G526Z2021-09-10
Edison Pun a senior market analyst at Saxo Markets attributed the bearish global turn to strong U.S. job openings data overnight which means the job market is still strong and that could mean tapering may still start in the fourth quarter despite the poor nonfarm payroll in August he saidPositiveHONG KONG Reuters Asian shares dropped Thursday while the dollar held firm in line with a cautious global mood as investors worried about the combination of slowing global growth and the potential tapering of central bank stimulushttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/asian-shares-fall-on-growth-and-tapering-fears-dollar-holds-firm-idUSKBN2G505A2021-09-09
Indeed some AI advances may simply be on hold until companies can counter ethical risks without dedicating enormous engineering resourcesNegativeSAN FRANCISCO Reuters In September last year Googles cloud unit looked into using artificial intelligence to help a financial firm decide whom to lend money tohttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/tech-ethics-insight/money-mimicry-and-mind-control-big-tech-slams-ethics-brakes-on-ai-idUSKBN2G40WL2021-09-09
Fed officials are grappling with when to reduce their 120 billion in monthly bond purchases as a first step in a coming shift to postpandemic monetary policy and while a decision remains likely this year the August job reading may require further confirmation that hiring will stay on trackPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. economy downshifted slightly in August as the renewed surge of the coronavirus hit dining travel and tourism the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday but the economy overall remained in the throes of a postpandemic rush of rising prices labor shortages and stilted hiringhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-beigebook/u-s-economy-downshifted-slightly-in-august-feds-beige-book-idUSKBN2G42072021-09-09
While his attacks on the Supreme Court and election integrity may keep his core base activated roughly one in four Brazilians they could hurt his attempts to advance his agenda in Congress or build another winning coalition in next years electionNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Farright President Jair Bolsonaro filled wide avenues in Brazils biggest cities with his supporters on Tuesday but the depth of their fervor did little to help his narrowing appealhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-bolsonaro/analysis-bolsonaro-rallies-base-but-turns-off-allies-and-markets-idUSKBN2G425N2021-09-09
Reports from the Feds districts indicated that the August slowdown in job creation may have been driven more by trouble matching workers to positions at a wage they would accept rather than ebbing demand for new employeesNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. economy downshifted slightly in August as the renewed surge of the coronavirus hit dining travel and tourism the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday but the economy overall remained in the throes of a postpandemic rush of rising prices labor shortages and stilted hiringhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-beigebook/u-s-economy-downshifted-slightly-in-august-feds-beige-book-idUSKBN2G42072021-09-09
There are signs Bolsonaros vocal disregard for constitutional checks and balances may also be forcing moderates in Brasilia off the fence and squarely into the oppositionNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Farright President Jair Bolsonaro filled wide avenues in Brazils biggest cities with his supporters on Tuesday but the depth of their fervor did little to help his narrowing appealhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-bolsonaro/analysis-bolsonaro-rallies-base-but-turns-off-allies-and-markets-idUSKBN2G425N2021-09-09
It says all prices may be expressed in bitcoin and tax contributions can be paid in digital currency while currency transactions in bitcoin are not subject to capital gains taxesPositiveSAN SALVADOR Reuters Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stepped in on Wednesday to manage the fraught rollout of a payments app that underpins the nations adoption of bitcoin as legal tender and called on users to report any problems on his Twitter feedhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/el-salvador-bitcoin/el-salvador-president-steps-in-to-fix-bitcoin-rollout-snags-idUSKBN2G41NY2021-09-09
The jobs are there its that the workers may not want to take those jobs right now Bullard saidPositiveReuters Several Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday signaled that the U.S. central bank remains on track to trimming its massive asset purchases this year despite the slowdown in jobs growth seen in August and the impact of the recent COVID19 resurgencehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-fed-williams/fed-officials-say-tapering-could-still-get-started-this-year-idUSKBN2G41VO2021-09-09
There may be areas which are so sensitive that you will see tech firms staying out deliberately until there are clear rules of roadPositiveSAN FRANCISCO Reuters In September last year Googles cloud unit looked into using artificial intelligence to help a financial firm decide whom to lend money tohttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/tech-ethics-insight/money-mimicry-and-mind-control-big-tech-slams-ethics-brakes-on-ai-idUSKBN2G40WL2021-09-09
Still the poorest may struggle to access the technology needed to make bitcoin work in El Salvador where nearly half the population has no internet access and many more only have spotty connectivityNegativeSAN SALVADOR Reuters El Salvadors historic adoption of bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday was beset by teething problems as an angry protest http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/el-salvador-bitcoin/el-salvadors-world-first-adoption-of-bitcoin-endures-bumpy-first-day-idUSKBN2G308Z2021-09-08
The Mexican ruling may lead to U.S. women in states such as Texas deciding to travel south of the border to terminate their pregnanciesNegativeMEXICO CITY Reuters Mexicos Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional a major victory for advocates of womens health and human rights just as parts of the United States enact tougher laws against the practicehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-abortion/mexicos-top-court-decriminalizes-abortion-in-watershed-moment-idUSKBN2G31PQ2021-09-08
However global chip shortages may put a drag on Japanese car production and shipments while signs of Chinas economic slowdown emerge as sources of concernNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy grew faster than the initially estimated in the AprilJune quarter helped by solid capital expenditure although a resurgence in COVID19 is undermining servicesector consumption and clouding the outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-gdp/japan-upgrades-q2-gdp-on-stronger-business-spending-idUSKBN2G320U2021-09-08
U.S. shares had slipped said analysts at ANZ in a note on concerns that the U.S. economy may be starting to slow following the weakerthanexpected jobs data on Friday evening after which markets were closed for a long weekendNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Asian shares hovered just off sixweek highs on Wednesday as a more riskaverse mood spread into the market from the United States overnight due to worries about slowing growth that hurt equities while helping the dollar firmhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/asian-shares-on-edge-in-choppy-trading-dollar-holds-gains-idUSKBN2G405G2021-09-08
SYDNEY Sept 8 Reuters Macquarie Group said on Wednesday that firsthalf profit may not fall as much as some analysts feared sending shares in the financial conglomerate to a record highPositiveAdds reaction analyst commenthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/macquarie-group-outlook/update-2-australias-macquarie-flags-better-than-expected-first-half-profit-shares-hit-record-idUSL4N2QA02A2021-09-08
This may increase the risks that proceeds from illicit activities pass through the Salvadoran financial systemNegativeSAN SALVADOR Reuters El Salvador will on Tuesday become the first country in the world to recognize bitcoin as legal tender a move President Nayib Bukele says will save Salvadorans living abroad millions of dollars in commissions on money they send homehttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-elsalvador-bitcoin/factbox-pros-and-cons-for-el-salvador-the-first-bitcoin-nation-idUSKBN2G21JG2021-09-07
Some investors view gold as a hedge against the inflation that may follow stimulus measures while lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding nonyielding bullionNegativeInvestors focus on ECBs meet this weekhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-steady-as-doubts-emerge-over-early-fed-taper-idUSL1N2Q90312021-09-07
TOKYO Reuters Taro Kono Japans minister in charge of fighting COVID19 and a top choice of voters for Japanese prime minister may also pick up the backing of a popular ruling party heavyweight in the race for party leader broadcaster TV Asahi said on MondayPositiveTOKYO Reuters Taro Kono Japans minister in charge of fighting COVID19 and a top choice of voters for Japanese prime minister may also pick up the backing of a popular ruling party heavyweight in the race for party leader broadcaster TV Asahi said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/japans-covid-minister-kono-popular-with-voters-for-pm-may-get-heavyweight-backing-media-idUSKBN2G201H2021-09-07
The Fed ECB and Bank of Japan may be sitting on their hands as inflation ramps up but developing economies most certainly are not as the coming days will again showNegativeReuters 1/EYES LIKE A HAWKhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets-themes/take-five-take-it-away-christine-idUSKBN2FZ0VS2021-09-05
A separate source last month told Reuters a merger agreement may be possible by this month with Western Digital CEO David Goeckeler seen likely to manage the combined firmPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans trade ministry is ready to back Western Digitals bid to merge with memory chipmaker Kioxia provided control of cutting edge technology stays in Japan two sources with knowledge of the industry regulators internal discussions saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/kioxia-holdings-m-a-western-digital-excl/exclusive-tokyo-ready-to-back-western-digital-kioxia-deal-if-key-tech-stays-in-japan-sources-idUSKBN2FZ0UW2021-09-05
If the slowdown in hiring persists that may not bode well for Black workers which often face the deepest losses during downturns and the slowest recoveries said Daniel Zhao a senior economist with GlassdoorNegativeReuters Attaining its goal of maximum employment has always been a tall order for the Federal Reserve but broadening the scope of that objective to one that is also broad and inclusive has made the task tougher still with Fridays payrolls report standing as a case in pointhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy-black-workers/black-unemployment-setback-shows-feds-challenges-targeting-broad-and-inclusive-job-growth-idUSKBN2FZ1SZ2021-09-05
History may be on their side the S&P has held on to a doubledigit annual gain in eight of the last 10 years that it rose by 20 or more in the period from January through August as it has in 2021 according to a report from BofA Global ResearchPositiveIn Septhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-weekahead/investors-grow-wary-as-stocks-hit-new-highs-idUSKBN2FZ1ZC2021-09-05
Shares of some bigger retailers have outperformed so investors may need to look for bargains Kuby saidPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Strong latesummer backtoschool sales could provide U.S. retailers some needed momentum after many sector shares lagged the broader market in recent monthshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-retailers/back-to-school-may-lift-u-s-retail-shares-after-recent-lull-idUSKBN2FZ1S92021-09-05
Markets may be willing to overlook noise around price pressures generally viewed as temporary but the hawkish chatter from German Dutch and Austrian officials is reason for uneaseNegativeReuters 1/EYES LIKE A HAWKhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets-themes/take-five-take-it-away-christine-idUSKBN2FZ0VS2021-09-05
The nations 63 conservative top court this week allowed Texas sixweek abortion ban to go into effect which observers said showed the justices may be ready to overturn the 1973 Roe vNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. Senates filibuster rule likely imperils a bill intended to protect abortion rights that Democrats are readying following the Supreme Courts decision not to block a strict new Texas ban a leading Democratic senator said on Sundayhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-abortion-senate/filibuster-imperils-pelosis-abortion-bill-in-u-s-senate-klobuchar-idUSKBN2G10DG2021-09-05
Beijings policymakers may need to pay special attention to property developers if they want to see growth and lending flowing again follow a crackdown on indebtedness that has set them and their lenders reelingNegativeReuters 1/EYES LIKE A HAWKhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets-themes/take-five-take-it-away-christine-idUSKBN2FZ0VS2021-09-05
His delay in halting a domestic travel programme which experts say may have helped spread coronavirus around Japan hit hard while the public grew weary of states of emergency that hurt businessesNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said in a surprise move on Friday he would step down setting the stage for a new premier after a oneyear tenure http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/japans-struggling-pm-suga-steps-down-sets-stage-for-new-leader-idUSKBN2FZ06S2021-09-05
This may explain why 12month forward earnings continue to move higher regardlessNeutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-results/column-as-stocks-soar-profit-upgrades-ignore-gdp-cuts-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NB4FJ2021-09-03
COVID effects may make this comparison to the trend less useful however August payrolls have been revised higher with the subsequent two jobs reports in 11 of the last 12 years including last year said Conrad DeQuadros senior economic advisor at Brean Capital in New YorkPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. employment growth likely pulled back in August after gaining nearly 2 million jobs in the past two months as soaring COVID19 cases reduced demand for travel and entertainment but the pace was probably enough to sustain the economic expansionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-economy/u-s-job-growth-seen-slowing-in-august-as-delta-variant-curbs-services-demand-idUSKBN2FZ09H2021-09-03
Whats more if the world growth slowdown or Delta variant were to bite harder it may well delay any tapering of monetary support from the Fed or other central banks and once again enhance valuations in longduration stocks such as Big TechNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-results/column-as-stocks-soar-profit-upgrades-ignore-gdp-cuts-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NB4FJ2021-09-03
Another reason is that depending on the outcome of its leadership election the LDP may be able to avoid a big loss in the upcoming Lower House electionsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday he had decided not to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Partys leadership race setting the stage for his replacement after just one year in officehttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-japan-politics-suga-reaction-instantv/japan-pm-suga-decides-to-step-down-nikkei-rises-idUSKBN2FZ09U2021-09-03
You may ask why Volvo and Geely are not aggressively promoting their selfdrive technology by nowNegativeRepeating story published on September 2http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/autos-geely-lishufu/rpt-special-report-how-the-chinese-tycoon-driving-volvo-plans-to-tackle-tesla-idUSL4N2Q51472021-09-03
MOSCOW Reuters Russia may treat Apple or Googles refusal to remove Kremlin critic Alexei Navalnys app from their stores as meddling in its parliamentary election this month Interfax news agency cited the communications regulator as saying on ThursdayNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia may treat Apple or Googles refusal to remove Kremlin critic Alexei Navalnys app from their stores as meddling in its parliamentary election this month Interfax news agency cited the communications regulator as saying on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-app/russia-may-treat-u-s-tech-companies-hosting-of-navalny-app-as-meddling-regulator-idUSKBN2FY0Z22021-09-03
When developing satellite technology Geely may also face a U.S. ban on the export of space and satellite technology to ChinaNegativeRepeating story published on September 2http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/autos-geely-lishufu/rpt-special-report-how-the-chinese-tycoon-driving-volvo-plans-to-tackle-tesla-idUSL4N2Q51472021-09-03
and may also be viewed as interference by the U.S. companies in Russias elections it saidNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia may treat Apple or Googles refusal to remove Kremlin critic Alexei Navalnys app from their stores as meddling in its parliamentary election this month Interfax news agency cited the communications regulator as saying on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-app/russia-may-treat-u-s-tech-companies-hosting-of-navalny-app-as-meddling-regulator-idUSKBN2FY0Z22021-09-03
In the U.S. oil refineries in Louisiana may take weeks to restart after Hurricane Ida swept through the region with operators facing power and water shortages which is likely to crimp demand for oilNegativeTOKYO Reuters Oil prices fell on Thursday after OPEC+ agreed to keep its policy of gradually returning supply to the market at a time when coronavirus cases around the world are surging and many U.S. refiners a key source of crude demand remained offlinehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-oil/oil-drops-after-opec-reaffirms-supply-return-as-demand-wavers-idUSKBN2FY05A2021-09-02
Those states may see that path as unnecessary she said given that the Supreme Court has already agreed to hear a major case over Mississippis 2018 law banning abortion after 15 weeksNegativeReuters Texas on Wednesday enacted the strictest antiabortion law in the country after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to act on a request by abortionrights groups to block the law banning the procedure after six weeks of pregnancyhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-abortion/texass-near-total-abortion-ban-takes-effect-after-supreme-court-inaction-idUSKBN2FX2MC2021-09-02
There may have to be some rationing Mourao told reporters in Brasilia although he said the government had taken necessary measures to prevent blackoutsNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Wednesday a severe drought could lead to energy rationing in Brazil contradicting other officials who have said that such a step would not be necessaryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-drought/drought-may-force-brazil-to-ration-power-says-vice-president-mourao-idUSKBN2FX3P02021-09-02
North Korea may also be looking to commemorate OctNeutralSEOUL Reuters North Korean troops have been spotted in commercial satellite imagery preparing for a likely military parade according to two organisations that track the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-military-parade/satellite-imagery-shows-north-korean-troops-preparing-for-military-parade-reports-idUSKBN2FY08J2021-09-02
But the shift may be too late to make a difference in this years destruction with deforestation usually peaking in July and the height of the fire season coming in August and SeptemberNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazil Environment Minister Joaquim Pereira Leite said on Tuesday that the government would contract an additional 700 enforcement agents to combat destruction of the Amazon rainforest including wildfireshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-environment/brazil-to-hire-more-environmental-agents-in-bid-to-fight-forest-fires-idUSKBN2FW1SL2021-09-01
In a legal filing Texas officials told the justices to reject the abortion providers request saying that the law may never be enforced against them by anyoneNegativeReuters A Texas ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect early Wednesday morning after the U.S. Supreme Court did not act on an emergency request by abortion rights groups to block the law enabling the banhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-abortion/texas-six-week-abortion-ban-takes-effect-idUSKBN2FX2MC2021-09-01
We dont want a situation where we may have 10 20 vaccines that have been globally recognised or listed for emergency use and then you want to take all 20 vaccines to Nigeria it doesnt make any sense he told reporters at a regular COVID briefingNegativeABUJA Reuters Nigeria is prioritising the AstraZeneca Pfizer Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines the official heading Nigerias COVID19 vaccination campaign said on Tuesday when asked whether the Sinopharm shot would be used in the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-nigeria/nigeria-prioritising-four-covid-19-vaccines-not-including-sinopharm-idUSKBN2FW1952021-09-01
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instanceNegativeReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-09-01
If the strict lockdown measures continue Southeast Asia may find it hard to remain a global production hub said Makoto Saito an economist at NLI Research InstituteNegativeTOKYO Reuters Asias factory activity lost momentum in August as a resurgence in coronavirus cases disrupted supply chains across the region raising concerns faltering manufacturing will add to economic woes caused by slumping consumptionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-economy/asias-factories-hit-by-pandemic-related-supply-disruptions-idUSKBN2FX2FZ2021-09-01
TOKYO Sept 1 Reuters Japanese shares jumped on Wednesday with the Nikkei hitting 11/2month highs as investors bet Prime Minister Yoshihide Sugas manoeuvring may help to diminish potential concerns about the countrys political stabilityPositiveTOKYO Sept 1 Reuters Japanese shares jumped on Wednesday with the Nikkei hitting 11/2month highs as investors bet Prime Minister Yoshihide Sugas manoeuvring may help to diminish potential concerns about the countrys political stabilityhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/nikkei-jumps-to-1-1-2-month-high-on-hopes-political-uncertainty-may-diminish-idUSL1N2Q304N2021-09-01
Mohiuddin added that authorities may become more open to providing further monetary and fiscal stimulus to keep the economy from experiencing a broader slowdown for the rest of the yearPositiveHONG KONG Sept 1 Reuters Asian shares gave up some of their recent gains in cautious trading on Wednesday while the dollar inched back from threeweek lows as worries about slowing global growth in several markets returned to weigh on traders mindshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-shares-down-on-slow-growth-fear-dollar-stays-near-three-week-low-idUSL1N2Q302L2021-09-01
Having failed to anticipate the Taliban would prevail so quickly Washington and its NATO allies were forced into a hasty exit leaving behind thousands of Afghans who helped them and may have qualified for evacuation and others who feel at riskNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The United States on Monday completed its military withdrawal from Afghanistan after a huge but chaotic airlift that cost the lives of 13 U.S. troops and left behind thousands of Afghans and hundreds of Americans still seeking an escape from Taliban rulehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-usa-withdrawal/last-u-s-troops-depart-afghanistan-after-massive-airlift-ending-americas-longest-war-idUSKBN2FV1RM2021-08-31
Japans health ministry said some of the incidents may have been due to needles being incorrectly inserted into vials breaking off bits of the rubber stopperNegativeTOKYO Reuters Moderna Incs COVID19 vaccine contamination woes in Japan widened after two regions put temporary holds on shots following the discovery of foreign substances in more batcheshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-moderna/japans-moderna-vaccine-contamination-woes-widen-as-regions-put-holds-on-more-shots-idUSKBN2FV03Y2021-08-31
As the fate of the Kabul airport the countrys main gateway to the rest of the world remained uncertain following the U.S. departure and Taliban takeover Blinken said Washington was working to find ways to help Americans and others who may choose to depart via overland routesNegativeRefiles to fix spelling of Humeyra Pamuks first name in reporting creditshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-blinken/u-s-suspends-diplomatic-presence-in-afghanistan-moves-mission-to-qatar-idUSKBN2FV1ZO2021-08-31
2 may have more immune evasion properties than Delta based on its pattern of mutations and that the findings had been flagged to the WHO.NegativeJOHANNESBURG Reuters South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is more contagious or able to overcome the immunity provided by vaccines or prior infectionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-detects-new-coronavirus-variant-still-studying-its-mutations-idUSKBN2FV1G22021-08-31
Russia evacuated about 360 people last week and Interfax on Monday quoted a representative of the Afghan disapora centre in Russia as saying 500 Afghans may also be eligible as students residents or work permit holdersNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russias embassy in Kabul said on Monday it was laying on extra evacuation flights from Afghanistan while Russian troops carried out military drills close to the Afghan border amid heightened regional security riskshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-russia-evacuatio/russia-to-evacuate-more-people-from-afghanistan-holds-drills-nearby-idUSKBN2FV0PX2021-08-31
The government is considering when and how to give out booster shots that may be needed to maintain immunity against the virus but is focusing for now on completing the first two shots for the public Kono told reportersNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans health minister said on Tuesday it was highly likely that foreign matter found in Moderna Inc COVID19 vaccines in the southern prefecture of Okinawa were caused when needles where stuck into the vialshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-vaccines/japan-health-minister-says-okinawa-vaccine-contaminants-likely-from-needle-stick-idUSKBN2FW05V2021-08-31
Last year 38 North said floods in August may have damaged pump houses linked to Yongbyon highlighting how vulnerable the nuclear reactors cooling systems are to extreme weather eventsNegativeVIENNA/SEOUL Reuters North Korea appears to have restarted a nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium for nuclear weapons the U.N. atomic watchdog said in an annual report highlighting the isolated nations efforts to expand its arsenalhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-nuclear-iaea/renewed-activity-at-n-korea-nuclear-reactor-deeply-troubling-iaea-says-idUSKBN2FU0LQ2021-08-30
Peoples mobility has been decreasing and consumption may peak out in August said Atsushi Takeda chief economist at Itochu Economic Research Institute noting that the downward trend could drag until SeptemberNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans retail sales rose for a fifth straight month in July beating expectations as the consumer sector continued its recovery although a coronavirus resurgence has cast doubts over the spending outlookhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-retail/japans-retail-sales-extend-gains-but-covid-19-challenges-persist-idUSKBN2FV0122021-08-30
The central bank may decide not to trim its bond buying as planned in September but with interest rates already at alltime lows of 0PositiveSYDNEY Reuters Australias economy was likely already slowing before widescale coronavirus restrictions shuttered swathes of business and jobs setting the stage for a vicious contraction this quarterhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-australia-economy-gdp/australian-economy-likely-already-slowing-in-q2-before-delta-downturn-idUSKBN2FV04W2021-08-30
There may only be a temporal relationship between vaccination and death Sakamoto told ReutersPositiveTOKYO Reuters Two people died after receiving Moderna Inc COVID19 vaccine shots that were among lots later suspended following the discovery of contaminants Japans health ministry said on Saturdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-moderna/two-die-in-japan-after-shots-from-suspended-moderna-vaccines-japan-govt-idUSKBN2FT03V2021-08-29
If the Taliban are able to demonstrate that they can behave in the way that a normal government would behave in relation to a terrorist threat we may well discover that we can operate together Carter told Sky NewsNegativeLONDON Reuters Britains last military flight left Kabul late on Saturday after evacuating more than 15000 people in the two weeks since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan ending nearly 20 years of British military presence in the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-britain/last-uk-military-flight-leaves-afghanistan-after-evacuating-15000-people-idUSKBN2FT04Q2021-08-29
In the filings it said If our subsidiary remains on the Entity List on a prolonged basis we may not be able to compete effectively in certain business lines and our business results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affectedNegativeHONG KONG Aug 28 Reuters Chinas artificial intelligence start up SenseTime Group has identified the mainlands tightening technology regulatory regime as a key risk for investors in its proposed Hong Kong initial public offering IPO according to its filingshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/sensetime-ipo/chinas-sensetime-prepares-for-hong-kong-ipo-despite-tech-regulations-and-u-s-blacklist-idUSL1N2PZ02C2021-08-28
So barring some big surprises I think youll still continue to see stocks perform highyield bonds investment grade credits they may all be highly priced and priced for perfection but I dont think were getting a signal from the Fed that theyre about to pull back enough to change the trend she saidNeutralCHICAGO/NEW YORK Reuters U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powells waitandsee approach in a muchanticipated address on Friday gave investors and market participants some reassurance that the central banks extraordinary efforts to prop up the economy were likely to support riskier assets a while longerhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-jacksonhole-markets-analysis/powells-wait-and-see-speech-reassures-some-investors-idUSKBN2FS22C2021-08-28
The macroeconomic forecasts may vary slightly but thats what is being considered so far by the finance ministry the source saidNeutralMEXICO CITY Reuters Mexico expects an average price of 60 per barrel for its crude oil exports as well as an average crude production of 1http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-pemex/exclusive-mexico-forecasts-60-per-barrel-prices-for-2022-crude-oil-exports-idUSKBN2FS16S2021-08-28
Investors bet Powell may steer clear of taper hintsPositiveHawkish regional Fed chiefs call for early taperinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-euro-sterling-await-powells-jackson-hole-speech-idUSL1N2PY0QO2021-08-28
Reuters The deadly attack on Kabul airport has underlined the realpolitik facing Western powers in Afghanistan engaging with the Taliban may be their best chance to prevent the country sliding into a breeding ground for Islamist militancyNegativeReuters The deadly attack on Kabul airport has underlined the realpolitik facing Western powers in Afghanistan engaging with the Taliban may be their best chance to prevent the country sliding into a breeding ground for Islamist militancyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-taliban-west-ana/analysis-islamic-state-attack-signals-wests-least-bad-option-for-afghanistan-the-taliban-idUSKBN2FS0ZX2021-08-28
Milan Aug 27 Reuters The dollar euro and sterling steadied on Friday as investors waited for a highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with analysts now doubting the central banks boss will hint when he may start to trim asset purchasesNegativeHawkish regional Fed chiefs call for early taperinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-euro-sterling-await-powells-jackson-hole-speech-idUSL1N2PY0QO2021-08-28
Thomas Ruttig coDirector of the Afghanistan Analysts Network said there may be no appetite in the West to cosy up with the Taliban which enforced a strict version of sharia when in power from 19962001 but confronting and lecturing them from the outset will not help vulnerable AfghansNegativeReuters The deadly attack on Kabul airport has underlined the realpolitik facing Western powers in Afghanistan engaging with the Taliban may be their best chance to prevent the country sliding into a breeding ground for Islamist militancyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-taliban-west-ana/analysis-islamic-state-attack-signals-wests-least-bad-option-for-afghanistan-the-taliban-idUSKBN2FS0ZX2021-08-28
Analysts doubt Powell will signal when the Fed may start to cut its asset purchases just yetNegativeHawkish regional Fed chiefs call for early taperinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-euro-sterling-await-powells-jackson-hole-speech-idUSL1N2PY0QO2021-08-28
Or it may have been the only way to offload Kioxia at a valuation they wantedNeutralReuters A possible merger between storage hardware maker Western Digital Corp with its Japanese partner and chipmaker Kioxia Holdings could create a NAND memory chipmaking giant that rivals Samsung Electronicshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-kioxia-holdings-m-a-western-digital/western-digital-20-billion-all-stock-offer-for-kioxia-poses-valuation-cash-challenge-analysts-idUSKBN2FS2262021-08-28
If the measures succeed in reining in the outbreak before long the RBNZ may still hike in October said Ben Udy an economist at Capital EconomicsNegativeSYDNEY Aug 27 Reuters The Australian and New Zealand dollars were hanging onto muchneeded weekly gains on Friday as investors awaited word from the U.S. Federal Reserve on its tapering plans which could decide if their rally lives or dieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australia-nz-dlrs-cling-to-gains-near-term-fate-rests-with-fed-idUSL4N2PY0WF2021-08-27
A national reopening plan was agreed between leaders of Australias eight states and territories and the federal government last month when Sydney cases were much lower but virusfree Queensland and Western Australia have hinted they may not follow itNeutralSYDNEY Reuters Sydneys COVID19 cases slightly eased on Friday but still hovered near record levels as the Australian federal government looks to press states to stick to a national reopening plan once the country reaches a 7080 vaccination ratehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/sydney-cases-dip-as-australia-debates-covid-19-reopening-plans-idUSKBN2FS01H2021-08-27
Rovi said in a statement the origin of this incident may be in one of its manufacturing lines and it was conducting an investigation following the standard procedure for such casesNegativeMADRID Reuters No safety or efficacy issues have been identified in relation to the Moderna vaccine so far Spanish pharmaceutical firm Rovi said on Thursday after Japan suspended the use of 1http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-moderna/rovi-investigating-possible-moderna-vaccine-contamination-no-safety-issues-so-far-idUSKBN2FR1PW2021-08-27
The challenges to Suga may not topple him as leader said Hiroyuki Ueno senior strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset ManagementPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japanese former foreign minister Fumio Kishida challenged Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday for the leadership of the ruling party as the premier struggles with crumbling approval rates ahead of a general electionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics/japans-suga-faces-challengers-in-ruling-party-leadership-race-idUSKBN2FR0742021-08-27
And as Russell Investments strategist Andrew Pease opined last month It may seem obvious but has quantitative easing actually lowered or raised bond yields over timePositiveThe author is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters Newshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-bonds/column-bonds-wobble-just-as-forecasters-back-off-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2PX3522021-08-27
Scorched remains found in a control room may belong to two people who were missing after the fire Romero saidNegativeMEXICO CITY Reuters A deadly weekend fire at on offshore platform in the southern Gulf of Mexico operated by Mexican state oil firm Petroleos Mexicanos Pemex could have been caused by a gas leak Pemexs chief executive said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-pemex/pemex-ceo-says-platform-fire-could-have-been-caused-by-gas-leak-idUSKBN2FQ1802021-08-26
Bidens advisers are also mindful that Israeli officials may be concerned about the apparent failure of U.S. intelligence to predict the swift fall of Afghanistan to the TalibanNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday will seek to reset the tone of U.S.Israeli relations in their first White House meeting and find common ground on Iran despite differences on how to deal with its nuclear programhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-israel/biden-israeli-pm-seek-to-reset-relations-narrow-differences-on-iran-idUSKBN2FR0BY2021-08-26
Housing affordability may suffer as a combined result of increased costs of construction being transferred to the consumer lower vacancy levels and increase in interest rates said Ramesh Nair CEOIndia at ColliersNegativeBENGALURU Reuters Indias wobbly housing market will find its footing next year boosted by a recovery from the pandemic and easy monetary policy according to property analysts in a Reuters poll who were split on what that would mean for affordabilityhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/india-property-poll/indias-wobbling-housing-market-to-regain-its-feet-next-year-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2FR0A62021-08-26
Meanwhile tapering views may be evolving due to the Delta variant with Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan saying last week he may need to adjust his call for reducing asset purchases this fallNegativeCHICAGO/NEW YORK Reuters Despite weeks of anticipation investors have lowered their expectations for Fridays Jackson Hole event http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-jacksonhole-markets-analysis/analysis-investors-see-no-speed-bump-in-feds-jackson-hole-event-idUSKBN2FR0BU2021-08-26
The chip crunch may not be fixed for the rest of this yearNeutralTOKYO Reuters A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut a Bank of Japan policymaker said highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/boj-policymaker-warns-of-global-impact-from-chip-crunch-asia-factory-closures-idUSKBN2FQ03K2021-08-25
But the magnitude of that rise will not likely be anywhere near as large and that suggests stocks may soon lose momentumNegativeBENGALURU Reuters Indias liquiditydriven stock market rally is expected to cool next year as global and domestic monetary policy starts to tighten according to a Reuters poll of analysts who expect corporate earnings to rise furtherhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/india-stocks-poll/indias-liquidity-driven-stock-market-rally-to-dry-out-next-year-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2FQ0692021-08-25
Australias federal government warned state leaders that current emergency economic supports may be withdrawn when the country hits a 7080 COVID19 vaccination rate even if individual states and territories decide to retain border controlsNegativeReuters Sydneys COVID19 infections hit a daily record on Wednesday putting parts of the health system under pressure while Japan is set to expand a state of emergency to eight more prefectures taking the total to 21http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest/factbox-latest-on-the-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN2FP21C2021-08-25
The disruption in output may hurt exports which have been the key driver of Japans fragile economic recovery and cast doubt on the BOJs projection the worlds thirdlargest economy will improve as shipments offset the weakness in consumptionNegativeTOKYO Reuters A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut a Bank of Japan policymaker said highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/boj-policymaker-warns-of-global-impact-from-chip-crunch-asia-factory-closures-idUSKBN2FQ03K2021-08-25
There had been speculation that Suga may aim to first call a general election win a majority of seats then use the victory to help him win another term as party leaderPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday held talks with a powerful ruling party executive on an upcoming party leadership vote which will determine who leads the Liberal Democratic Party LDP into the next election due by Novemberhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-politics/japan-pm-ruling-party-executive-hold-talks-on-party-leadership-race-idUSKBN2FQ03I2021-08-25
Theres a chance economic activity may strengthen more than expected once pentup demand materialises he saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut a Bank of Japan policymaker said highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/boj-policymaker-warns-of-global-impact-from-chip-crunch-asia-factory-closures-idUSKBN2FQ03K2021-08-25
His attacks on the electoral process have sparked fears he may not accept a potential lossNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazils state governors are concerned about military police turning out in support of President Jair Bolsonaro in an upcoming march minutes published on Tuesday showed as the farright former army captain continues to sow doubt about next years presidential electionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-governors-concerned-over-bolsonaro-support-among-military-police-idUSKBN2FP1TL2021-08-25
But Nakamura said such an impact may not heighten until around or after the yearend holidays due to the resurgence of infections instead of around summer as initially expectedNegativeTOKYO Reuters A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut a Bank of Japan policymaker said highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/boj-policymaker-warns-of-global-impact-from-chip-crunch-asia-factory-closures-idUSKBN2FQ03K2021-08-25
TOKYO Reuters A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut a Bank of Japan policymaker said highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economyNegativeTOKYO Reuters A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut a Bank of Japan policymaker said highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/boj-policymaker-warns-of-global-impact-from-chip-crunch-asia-factory-closures-idUSKBN2FQ03K2021-08-25
Part of the sentiment improvement may lie with recent thoughts that this weekends conference will not deliver any further insight into the timing of any Fed taperNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Asian shares held onto their recent gains on Wednesday after last weeks pummelling as global equities rebounded though the focus for most asset classes was the U.S. Federal Reserves annual symposium on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-global-markets/asian-stocks-hold-gains-as-markets-await-powell-speech-idUSKBN2FQ0532021-08-25
Leaders of the United States Britain Italy France Germany Canada and Japan who meet virtually later on Tuesday may use the possibility of unified official recognition or renewed sanctions to push the Taliban to comply with pledges to respect womens rights and international relationsPositiveKABUL/WASHINGTON Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden is set to come under pressure at a G7 meeting on Tuesday to seek more time to evacuate thousands of people hoping to flee from Afghanistan as fears grow that time for the massive operation is running outhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict/g7-to-meet-on-afghan-deadline-evacuation-put-on-war-footing-idUSKBN2FP06G2021-08-24
GM said the batteries supplied by LG for the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV may have two manufacturing defects – a torn anode tab and folded separator – present in the same battery cell which increases the risk of fireNegativeReuters General Motors Co has expanded the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from the pouchtype lithiumion battery cells made by South Koreas LG.http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-lg-gm-recall-explainer/are-lithium-ion-batteries-in-evs-a-fire-hazard-idUSKBN2FO1CT2021-08-24
Bolsonaro who trails former leftist President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva in most polls has cast doubts on the electoral process and attacked election authorities sparking fears he may not accept a lossNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters The governor of Brazils Sao Paulo state on Monday fired a senior military police commander who publicly supported a march in favor of President Jair Bolsonaro and attacked rival politicianshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics/brazil-military-police-commander-fired-after-publicly-supporting-bolsonaro-slamming-rivals-idUSKBN2FO1VY2021-08-24
A lot of people are taking it as good news and then the Fed may not be as keen on tapering as suspected said Michael Ashley Schulman chief investment officer at Running Point CapitalNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Global equity markets rose while the U.S. dollar dipped on Monday as investors grew less concerned that the Federal Reserve would soon begin changing its accommodative monetary stancehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-markets/equities-gain-u-s-dollar-falls-fed-seen-less-eager-to-taper-idUSKBN2FO00P2021-08-24
With the Jackson Hole meeting beginning on Thursday investors may be reluctant to make big new commitments in the next couple of sessions Ian Williams economics & strategy research analyst at Peel Hunt saidPositiveReuters European stocks recovered from their biggest weekly loss in nearly six months on Monday helped by mining and oil stocks as commodity prices bounced back from steep losses driven by uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy and rising COVID19 caseshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-end-higher-on-commodity-recovery-after-bruising-week-idUSKBN2FO0JA2021-08-24
Groups representing landlords have sought to lift the moratorium pointing out that even Biden administration officials have conceded it may not be lawfulNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters President Joe Bidens administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to leave in place a COVID19 pandemicrelated federal ban on residential evictions while the justices consider a challenge by landlord groups to the bans legalityhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-eviction/biden-administration-defends-eviction-ban-at-u-s-supreme-court-idUSKBN2FO1JK2021-08-24
WASHINGTON Reuters President Joe Biden plans to nominate veteran U.S. diplomat Nicholas Burns to serve as U.S. ambassador to China the White House said on Friday signaling the administration may be looking for the envoy to play a more central role in the increasingly fractious relations between the two global rivalsNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters President Joe Biden plans to nominate veteran U.S. diplomat Nicholas Burns to serve as U.S. ambassador to China the White House said on Friday signaling the administration may be looking for the envoy to play a more central role in the increasingly fractious relations between the two global rivalshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-usa-china-ambassador/in-shift-biden-taps-career-diplomat-not-politician-for-ambassador-to-china-idUSKBN2FL23M2021-08-23
Leadership in the two countries are likely to be careful to avoid creating impressions that Beijing may find reason to be antagonistic about said Chong Ja Ian a political scientist at the National University of Singapore referring to Singapore and Vietnam where Harris heads on Tuesday eveningNegativeSINGAPORE Reuters U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met top leaders in Singapore on Monday on the first working day of her trip to Southeast Asia and struck partnerships to tackle cyber threats supply disruptions and the COVID19 pandemic areas that have emerged as top priorities for President Joe Bidens administrationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-harris-singapore/kamala-harris-visits-singapore-to-deepen-ties-counter-chinas-influence-idUSKBN2FN0JS2021-08-23
While Bolsonaros farright positions may seem an unlikely match for the bill the proposal has support from some members of the powerful farm sector a key constituency that helped him win the 2018 electionNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters International cannabis companies are showing interest in Brazil both its large consumer market for medicinal products and a proposal that could legalize planting of the crophttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-cannabis-focus/cannabis-firms-catch-a-whiff-of-opportunity-in-brazil-idUSKBN2FL11M2021-08-23
SHANGHAI Reuters China is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged for the 16th straight month at its August fixing on Friday but some traders and analysts believe a cut may be needed soon amid signs the countrys economic recovery is losing steam a Reuters survey showedNegativeSHANGHAI Reuters China is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged for the 16th straight month at its August fixing on Friday but some traders and analysts believe a cut may be needed soon amid signs the countrys economic recovery is losing steam a Reuters survey showedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-economy-lpr/china-seen-holding-benchmark-rate-steady-in-aug-but-weak-data-fans-rate-cut-talk-idUSKBN2FK0BW2021-08-19
KANO Nigeria Reuters A hyena may not be your average house pet but in northern Nigeria some men keep the creatures in their homes display them at festivals and even use their dung or saliva to make remediesPositiveKANO Nigeria Reuters A hyena may not be your average house pet but in northern Nigeria some men keep the creatures in their homes display them at festivals and even use their dung or saliva to make remedieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-nigeria-tradition-hyenas-widerimage/nigerias-hyena-men-put-maligned-animals-centre-stage-idUSKBN2FJ0SN2021-08-19
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-08-19
Wada acknowledged that the ways of the hyena men may not chime with modern ideas about the treatment of animals and conservationists have raised questions about how they are captured and keptNegativeKANO Nigeria Reuters A hyena may not be your average house pet but in northern Nigeria some men keep the creatures in their homes display them at festivals and even use their dung or saliva to make remedieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-nigeria-tradition-hyenas-widerimage/nigerias-hyena-men-put-maligned-animals-centre-stage-idUSKBN2FJ0SN2021-08-19
Reuters Broadway may have seen the longest shutdown in its history but it has lined up new investors and made big plans for its grand reopening determined to prove that theres no business like show businessNegativeReuters Broadway may have seen the longest shutdown in its history but it has lined up new investors and made big plans for its grand reopening determined to prove that theres no business like show businesshttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-theatre-broadway-producers/the-show-must-go-on-broadway-comes-back-with-new-investors-bold-plans-idUSKBN2FJ10V2021-08-19
And we know this virus may not be the last oneNegativePRAGUE Reuters Having hunkered down at home and clung on to his job through the 2020 lockdowns Dutch IT worker Benito Castillion is now on the hunt for a careerenhancing move and its a shift of perspective he shares with millions of whitecollar staff worldwidehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-economy-whitecollar-analysis/analysis-white-collar-staff-calling-shots-as-job-markets-recover-idUSKBN2FK0DV2021-08-19
Several others said the condition of labor markets prior to the pandemic may not be the right benchmark given lasting changes to the economyNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Federal Reserve officials felt their employment benchmark for decreasing support for the economy could be reached this year but appeared to disagree on other key aspects of where monetary policy should turn next in the transition from the pandemic crisis according to minutes from last months policy meetinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-minutes/minutes-highlight-a-fed-split-over-labor-market-bond-buying-taper-idUSKBN2FJ0WZ2021-08-19
Investors hesitance to pay up for hedges ahead of Jackson Hole may also be part of a broader trend that has seen options players forego protection as markets have quickly snapped back from declines on a flurry of dip buyingPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Traders in U.S. equity options do not expect the Federal Reserves symposium in Jackson Hole Wyoming later this month to spark big moves in stocks even as a focus on the Feds taper timeline amplifies the buzz around the annual event data and interviews with market participants showedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-volatilty-analysis/analysis-as-investors-look-to-jackson-hole-options-markets-see-a-lot-of-nothing-idUSKBN2FI2132021-08-18
2628 symposium where some believe Fed Chair Jerome Powell may give insight on plans for tapering the 120 billionamonth government bond buyingprogram that has helped fuel the S&P 500s double from its March 2020 lowsPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Traders in U.S. equity options do not expect the Federal Reserves symposium in Jackson Hole Wyoming later this month to spark big moves in stocks even as a focus on the Feds taper timeline amplifies the buzz around the annual event data and interviews with market participants showedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-volatilty-analysis/analysis-as-investors-look-to-jackson-hole-options-markets-see-a-lot-of-nothing-idUSKBN2FI2132021-08-18
And while traders may be displaying little appetite for hedges against modest pullbacks demand for protection against an outsized drop in stocks remains historically high despite weeks of relatively placid tradingPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Traders in U.S. equity options do not expect the Federal Reserves symposium in Jackson Hole Wyoming later this month to spark big moves in stocks even as a focus on the Feds taper timeline amplifies the buzz around the annual event data and interviews with market participants showedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-volatilty-analysis/analysis-as-investors-look-to-jackson-hole-options-markets-see-a-lot-of-nothing-idUSKBN2FI2132021-08-18
Although the service sector may take a hit from a prolonged COVID pandemic corporate capital spending and output will stay on firm footing he saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans exports marked a fifth straight month of doubledigit growth in July driven by U.S.bound shipments of automobiles in a positive sign for a tradeled economy although a key gauge of capital spending fell for the first time in four monthshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-trade/japans-exports-extend-gains-machinery-orders-fall-amid-fragile-recovery-idUSKBN2FJ0172021-08-18
For instance Nations TailDex which measures the cost of hedging against a 3standard deviation move in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is higher than it has been about 85 of the time over the last five years suggesting investors believe the market can quickly recover from a modest pullback but may have a long way to fall if hit with a more serious shockNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Traders in U.S. equity options do not expect the Federal Reserves symposium in Jackson Hole Wyoming later this month to spark big moves in stocks even as a focus on the Feds taper timeline amplifies the buzz around the annual event data and interviews with market participants showedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-volatilty-analysis/analysis-as-investors-look-to-jackson-hole-options-markets-see-a-lot-of-nothing-idUSKBN2FI2132021-08-18
Still Suga may roll out stimulus package of around 30 trillion yen 274 billion which will be used as a show of political will to back the economy at the time of the elections Maruyama addedPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans exports marked a fifth straight month of doubledigit growth in July driven by U.S.bound shipments of automobiles in a positive sign for a tradeled economy although a key gauge of capital spending fell for the first time in four monthshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-trade/japans-exports-extend-gains-machinery-orders-fall-amid-fragile-recovery-idUSKBN2FJ0172021-08-18
This ‘hawkish hold outcome may be a headwind for NZ government bonds in the near term but wed expect markets to more fully price the tightening cycle if the Covid situation becomes less uncertain over the next few weeks said Westpac strategist Imre SpeizerNegativeSYDNEY Aug 18 Reuters The New Zealand dollar recouped early losses made after the central bank delayed raising interest rates as the country entered a snap COVID19 lockdown while the Australian dollar also edged higherhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/new-zealand-dollar-up-slightly-recovers-losses-made-after-rbnz-idUSL1N2PP0B62021-08-18
While the shift may not come immediately it could happen over the long term he saidNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japan is worried that U.S. plans to pour billions of dollars into chip manufacturing to fend off China could finish off whats left of a Japanese semiconductor industry that once dominated the worldhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-usa-chips/japan-sees-peril-in-u-s-chip-hub-to-counter-china-idUSKBN2FI2AH2021-08-18
They may also not use technical means to illegally capture or use other business operators dataNegativeSHANGHAI Reuters China moved on Tuesday to tighten control of its technology sector publishing detailed rules aimed at tackling unfair competition and companies handling of critical datahttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-china-regulation-internet/china-steps-up-tech-scrutiny-with-rules-over-unfair-competition-critical-data-idUSKBN2FI08F2021-08-18
WASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve may be wrestling with an inflation problem but two former senior staffers at the U.S. central bank argue that continued higher prices in the future may be what is needed to shift the whole economy to a higher plateau and deliver a jobs boom that helps the broadest set of peoplePositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve may be wrestling with an inflation problem but two former senior staffers at the U.S. central bank argue that continued higher prices in the future may be what is needed to shift the whole economy to a higher plateau and deliver a jobs boom that helps the broadest set of peoplehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-inflation/higher-inflation-target-could-trigger-jobs-boom-former-fed-staffers-say-idUSKBN2FH0Z92021-08-17
5 on a yearly basis in June which has touched off a debate at the central bank about whether interest rate increases may be needed sooner than expected to keep prices in checkNeutralWASHINGTON Reuters The Federal Reserve may be wrestling with an inflation problem but two former senior staffers at the U.S. central bank argue that continued higher prices in the future may be what is needed to shift the whole economy to a higher plateau and deliver a jobs boom that helps the broadest set of peoplehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-inflation/higher-inflation-target-could-trigger-jobs-boom-former-fed-staffers-say-idUSKBN2FH0Z92021-08-17
HONG KONG Reuters Hong Kongs government may cut ties with one of the citys key legal profession associations if it gets involved in politics leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday in her latest warning to civil society groupsNegativeAdds quote from solicitorhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-security/hong-kongs-lam-tells-solicitors-group-to-stay-out-of-politics-idUSKBN2FI05K2021-08-17
While there may be some different political views on the Council even if the four of us all win the balance will be held by those who are really politically neutral and will not allow the Council to be outspoken in a way that would cause concern to the government candidate Jonathan Ross saidNegativeAdds quote from solicitorhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-security/hong-kongs-lam-tells-solicitors-group-to-stay-out-of-politics-idUSKBN2FI05K2021-08-17
The film starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul received good but not great reviews and it may struggle to achieve profitably in its theatrical run given its 55 million price tagNegativeLOS ANGELES Varietyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-usa-boxoffice/box-office-free-guy-debuts-at-no-1-with-surprisingly-strong-28-4-million-idUSKBN2FG0H32021-08-15
Tony may not remember every part of doing that showNeutralLOS ANGELES Reuters American singer Tony Bennett is stepping back from concert performances at the age of 95 his son said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-tony-bennett/tony-bennett-hangs-up-concert-hat-on-doctors-orders-idUSKBN2FE1Q12021-08-15
The prosecutors may appoint a doctor of their choice to assess whether Zuma is fit to stand trialNeutralCAPE TOWN Reuters Jailed former South African president Jacob Zuma has undergone unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned prison authorities said on Sundayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-safrica-zuma-health/jailed-former-s-african-president-zuma-undergoes-surgery-idUSKBN2FG06E2021-08-15
NEW YORK Reuters U.S. value stocks may be getting a second wind as bets on economic strength bolster Treasury yields and lift cyclicallysensitive shares that have stagnated in recent months after a powerful rally earlier this yearPositiveNEW YORK Reuters U.S. value stocks may be getting a second wind as bets on economic strength bolster Treasury yields and lift cyclicallysensitive shares that have stagnated in recent months after a powerful rally earlier this yearhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-give-value-stocks-a-second-look-as-bond-yields-rally-idUSKBN2FE1YX2021-08-14
U.S. inflation numbers this week suggested rising price growth may be peaking which would ease pressure on the Federal Reserve to begin tapering its asset purchasesNegativeDow S&P hit new record highshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-stocks-hit-fresh-records-capping-bumper-week-idUSL1N2PK0US2021-08-14
Iran to the west the central Asian republics of Tajikistan Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to the north may be at risk but for markets Pakistan to the east will be the immediate focusNegativeLONDON Reuters Below are five events and themes likely to dominate global financial markets next weekhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-interest-rate-lift-off-ahead-idUSKBN2FE0R02021-08-14
In dealing with the Taliban an increasingly powerful China may be able to leverage the fact that unlike Russia or the United States it has never fought themPositiveBEIJING Reuters A series of photos published last month by Chinese state media of Foreign Minister Wang Yi standing shoulder to shoulder with visiting Taliban official decked out in traditional tunic and turban raised eyebrows on the countrys social mediahttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-china-analysis/analysis-as-taliban-advances-china-lays-groundwork-to-accept-an-awkward-reality-idUSKBN2FF03D2021-08-14
While the rise in coronavirus cases spurred by the Delta variant remains a wildcard signs that infections may be slowing in Europe and parts of the United States could mean that the lockdowns required last year will not be needed for the foreseeable future Peron saidPositiveNEW YORK Reuters U.S. value stocks may be getting a second wind as bets on economic strength bolster Treasury yields and lift cyclicallysensitive shares that have stagnated in recent months after a powerful rally earlier this yearhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-give-value-stocks-a-second-look-as-bond-yields-rally-idUSKBN2FE1YX2021-08-14
While the data comes a day after consumer price data indicated inflation may be peaking analysts said producer price data helps the case for removing some of the Feds stimulusPositiveBy Saikat Chatterjeehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-ekes-out-2nd-week-of-gains-on-fed-view-idUSL4N2PK2RW2021-08-14
She said that Amazon destruction may have plateaued at this high level in part because of uncertainty over whether Bolsonaro will be reelected and continue his rhetoric signaling to illegal loggers and ranchers that they will not be punishedNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Deforestation in Brazils Amazon rainforest fell 10 in July from a year earlier after four straight monthly increases preliminary data showed on Friday but destruction remains far higher than before President Jair Bolsonaro took officehttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-environment/deforestation-in-brazils-amazon-edges-down-still-high-under-bolsonaro-idUSKBN2FE1EX2021-08-14
Many investors may also be reluctant to overly reduce positions in growth stocks which dominated for much of the decade following the 20072009 financial crisis while value shares languishedNegativeNEW YORK Reuters U.S. value stocks may be getting a second wind as bets on economic strength bolster Treasury yields and lift cyclicallysensitive shares that have stagnated in recent months after a powerful rally earlier this yearhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-give-value-stocks-a-second-look-as-bond-yields-rally-idUSKBN2FE1YX2021-08-14
With producer prices feeding into consumer prices this suggests that the CPIs may have not hit a ceiling yet and may have increased again bets on a potential tapering announcement by the Fed in September said Charalambos Pissouros head of research at JFD GroupPositiveBy Saikat Chatterjeehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-ekes-out-2nd-week-of-gains-on-fed-view-idUSL4N2PK2RW2021-08-14
YAKUTSK Russia Reuters Scientists have said that an astonishingly wellpreserved cave lion cub found in Siberias permafrost lived 28000 years ago and may even still have traces of its mothers milk in itPositiveYAKUTSK Russia Reuters Scientists have said that an astonishingly wellpreserved cave lion cub found in Siberias permafrost lived 28000 years ago and may even still have traces of its mothers milk in ithttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-permafrost-lion-cub/cave-lion-cub-found-in-siberian-permafrost-is-28000-years-old-idUSKBN2FE1LY2021-08-14
What policy action is taken and how successfully Powell shapes it may also prove a key test for whether President Joe Biden opts to reappoint the former investment banker for a second term as Fed chiefNeutralSAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON Reuters In his nearly six years on the Federal Reserves board of governors before becoming its chair Jerome Powell never once cast a dissenting vote on monetary policyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-disagreement-analysis/analysis-as-fed-shifts-gears-shaping-consensus-gets-trickier-for-powell-idUSKBN2FE10I2021-08-14
With the economy weak and fiscal support measures limited by mobility curbs the BOT may have to use its ammunition at its September meeting to help the economy said Phacharaphot Nuntramas economist at Krung Thai BankNegativereuters//realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl//appshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/thailand-economy-gdp/poll-thai-q2-gdp-seen-shrinking-1-4-q-q-outlook-weak-amid-covid-idUSL4N2PK1AS2021-08-14
Political experts say the ruling coalition may lose some seats in the election but stay in power regardless of who heads the party helped by a fragmented and weak oppositionNegativeTOKYO Reuters Support for Japans Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga slid further below 30 in August in a survey by Jiji news agency a blow for him as members of his party start to question if he should lead them into a general election that must be held by Octoberhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-suga/olympics-fail-to-boost-japan-pm-sugas-ratings-clouds-re-election-bid-idUSKBN2FE0K52021-08-14
Last week may have been a warning sign that the mood among some policymakers at the Fed is shiftingNegativeSAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON Reuters In his nearly six years on the Federal Reserves board of governors before becoming its chair Jerome Powell never once cast a dissenting vote on monetary policyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-disagreement-analysis/analysis-as-fed-shifts-gears-shaping-consensus-gets-trickier-for-powell-idUSKBN2FE10I2021-08-14
The thick fog may have caused the pilot to land on the surface of the water thinking it was land the TASS news agency cited a police source as sayingNeutralMOSCOW Reuters Eight people were feared dead after a helicopter carrying 16 people most of them tourists crashed in a lake on the Kamchatka peninsula in Russias Far East on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-helicopter/eight-feared-dead-in-helicopter-crash-in-russias-far-east-idUSKBN2FD01F2021-08-13
Moscow has been pressuring Russian companies to take more responsibility for accidents which may pose environmental threat after a fuel leak last year which was Russias worst environmental disaster in the Arctic this centuryNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russian investigators were conducting searches at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium CPC after Saturdays oil spill near the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk the regional branch of the investigative committee said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-oil-cpc/russian-investigators-conduct-search-at-cpc-after-black-sea-oil-spill-idUSKBN2FD1NM2021-08-13
45 with Samsung Electronics falling to a sevenmonth low on concerns that memory chip prices may start to slip around the fourth quarterNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Most Asian equity markets continued to ignore record highs hit elsewhere in the world and fell in early trading on Friday though Australia bucked the trendhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asian-equities-retreat-after-world-stocks-hit-new-record-idUSKBN2FE06K2021-08-13
The recent pace of price increases has intensified debate at the U.S. Federal Reserve over whether faster action may be needed in dialing back its extraordinary support of the pandemichit economy including beginning to reduce its 120 billion in monthly bond purchasesPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Producer prices posted their largest annual increase in more than a decade amid inflation pressures while the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week as the economic recovery continues to be bumpyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-producer-prices-at-more-than-decade-high-jobless-claims-fall-idUSKBN2FD1C22021-08-13
5 yearoveryear and three regional bank officials said over the last week that may be enough to meet the standardPositiveReuters The Federal Reserves new approach to monetary policy meant to provide a clear path for the central bank to reach its inflation target has led for now to a conflicting array of interpretations as officials turn perhaps sooner than anticipated to a debate about when to raise interest rateshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-inflation/fed-framework-gives-rise-to-mash-up-of-views-averaging-strategies-idUSKBN2FD0ZI2021-08-13
LONDON Reuters He may be a Hollywood superstar but Hugh Jackman says he could not believe his latest leading role was written specifically for himNeutralLONDON Reuters He may be a Hollywood superstar but Hugh Jackman says he could not believe his latest leading role was written specifically for himhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-reminiscence-premiere/hugh-jackman-chases-memories-in-submerged-miami-in-reminiscence-idUSKBN2FC2JK2021-08-13
Under the constitution the Mexican president may serve only a single term of six years and the current office holder Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has repeatedly said he has no intention of trying to prolong his time in powerPositiveMEXICO CITY Reuters The head of Mexicos Supreme Court said on Friday he would conclude his term as planned at the end of next year despite a decision by the ruling party to extend it by nearly two years that sparked political controversyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-supremecourt/mexican-supreme-court-chief-says-to-end-term-at-original-date-idUSKBN2F722T2021-08-07
Some investors believe the robust jobs numbers could support the view that the Federal Reserve faced with rising inflation and strong growth may need to unwind its ultraeasy monetary policies sooner than expectedPositiveNEW YORK Reuters An unexpectedly strong jobs number for July has bolstered the case for investors who believe Treasury yields will head higher over the rest of the year potentially weighing on an equity rally that has taken stocks to record highshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-jobs-analysis/analysis-where-will-yields-go-investors-weigh-u-s-jobs-data-against-delta-fears-idUSKBN2F727Z2021-08-07
Some Black workers may have decided against taking jobs that might expose them to the virus especially since African Americans are more likely to have health conditions such as diabetes that make them more vulnerable to the disease said Kristen Broady a fellow at the Brookings InstitutionNegativeReuters It should have been a number to celebrate The U.S. Black unemployment rate fell a full percentage point to 8http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-black-employment/why-the-drop-in-the-u-s-black-unemployment-rate-may-not-be-good-news-idUSKBN2F71VK2021-08-07
I may get slightly sick but I will not be admitted to a hospital and or dieNegativeReuters Actor Jennifer Aniston is defending her decision to drop friends and acquaintances who wont say if they are vaccinated against COVID19 after questions on social media about the movehttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-jennifer-aniston/jennifer-aniston-defends-cutting-ties-with-unvaccinated-friends-idUSKBN2F726J2021-08-07
Japans factory output may experience some volatility if the chip shortage lasts longer than expectedNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy likely recovered slightly in the second quarter from a steep slump at the start of the year a Reuters poll showed as solid exports and capital expenditure cushioned some of the blow to consumption from the coronavirus pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-gdp-poll/japans-q2-economic-rebound-likely-feeble-as-covid-19-impact-persists-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2F70B42021-08-06
BRASILIA Reuters Brazils central bank made clear on Wednesday it will do whatever it takes to tame inflation a move that investors welcomed but the prospect of significantly higher borrowing costs than envisaged only a few months ago may not calm local currency and rates markets for longNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazils central bank made clear on Wednesday it will do whatever it takes to tame inflation a move that investors welcomed but the prospect of significantly higher borrowing costs than envisaged only a few months ago may not calm local currency and rates markets for longhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-markets-rates/analysis-brazil-markets-welcome-hawkish-central-bank-but-wary-of-political-fiscal-risks-idUSKBN2F62AX2021-08-06
Military exercises will be held at training grounds in both Russia and Belarus and will be based on a scenario where international tensions are escalated to a level that may destabilise the situation in the region and provoke aggression against the Union State of Russia and Belarus it saidNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia and Belarus will hold largescale crossborder military drills next month Belarus defence ministry said on Thursday which Ukraine has described as a threat to its own security and that of NATO.http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-belarus-military/russia-belarus-to-press-ahead-with-military-drills-criticised-by-ukraine-idUSKBN2F615V2021-08-06
With nationwide new cases topping 15000 a day for the first time this week expectations are simmering that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may declare a nationwide state of emergency although he said on Thursday he was not considering this nowNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan decided this week to expand COVID19 curbs to more than 70 of its population but in contrast to stringent lockdowns in some countries authorities are relying mainly on requests for selfrestraint and peer pressurehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-emergency/explainer-as-covid-19-cases-surge-japan-sticks-to-lockdown-lite-idUSKBN2F70N02021-08-06
But he may be wary of facing opposition criticism of his pandemic response in the legislature and experts say the move would probably be too late anywayNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan decided this week to expand COVID19 curbs to more than 70 of its population but in contrast to stringent lockdowns in some countries authorities are relying mainly on requests for selfrestraint and peer pressurehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-emergency/explainer-as-covid-19-cases-surge-japan-sticks-to-lockdown-lite-idUSKBN2F70N02021-08-06
Those eligible may also seek employment authorization Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas saidNeutralWASHINGTON Reuters President Joe Biden on Thursday offered temporary safe haven to Hong Kong residents in the United States allowing what could be thousands of people to extend their stay in response to Beijings crackdown on democracy in the Chinese territoryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-china-hongkong/biden-offers-safe-haven-to-hong-kong-residents-in-u-s-after-china-crackdown-idUSKBN2F61HL2021-08-06
That revised carbon budget may serve as a guide to governments as they map out their own emissionscutting plans before a major U.N. climate conference in NovemberPositiveLONDONReuters Eight years after its last update on climate science the United Nations is set to publish a report Monday that will likely deliver even starker warnings about how quickly the planet is warming – and how damaging the impacts might gethttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-climate-change-ipcc/u-n-climate-report-likely-to-deliver-stark-warnings-on-global-warming-idUSKBN2F611Z2021-08-05
Now as Singapore says it may ease COVID19 quarantines in September for vaccinated people he hardly dares feel optimisticPositiveSINGAPORE Reuters For months Briton Jamie Pierre has been trying to get approval to travel to Singapore for his new job therehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-singapore-economy-foreigners/expats-wait-anxiously-as-singapore-weighs-covid-19-reopening-idUSKBN2F60Q42021-08-05
In the short term the further rebound may continue but uncertainties over policy control will drive longterm investors away from Chinese technology names said Edison Pun senior market analyst at Saxo MarketsNegativeLONDON/HONG KONG Reuters World stocks eased from the previous sessions record highs while the dollar reached its highest in eight days on Thursday after hawkish remarks from a senior U.S. Federal Reserve officialhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/world-stocks-off-record-peak-dollar-up-on-hawkish-fed-official-idUSKBN2F60772021-08-05
South Koreas world number two Ko Jinyoung 67 six strokes behind may be best placed to dislodge Korda if the tournament lasts the full distancePositiveKAWAGOE Japan Reuters Nelly Korda ignited the Olympic golf with a second round 62 in sapping heat on Thursday to put the United States top of the leaderboard by four strokes as a storm forecast threatened to cut the tournament shorthttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-olympics-2020-glf/olympics-golf-korda-fires-up-with-hot-62-to-take-four-shot-lead-idUSKBN2F60SY2021-08-05
Bond markets are eyeing U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on Friday that may be the next catalyst to move U.S. Treasuries which euro area government bonds will likely followNeutralBy Yoruk Bahcelihttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/eurozone-bonds/update-1-benchmark-german-yield-hovers-at-ecb-deposit-rate-idUSL1N2PC0KN2021-08-05
That is likely to mean a major increase in downward pressure on CNY going forward – which may then trigger a policy response on trade from the White House if recent history is any guideNegativeJOHANNESBURG/BENGALURU Reuters Shortterm volatility in emerging markets currencies will linger as the jury is still out on the timing of U.S. stimulus tapering and as investors support currencies with greater potential for strength a Reuters poll foundhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-forex-poll-emerging/roller-coaster-ride-for-em-currencies-to-roll-on-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2F602T2021-08-05
The lira may suffer should rates policy increasingly loosen in real terms as the central bank governor had previously promised to hold rates above expected and actual inflation said Dennis Shen director sovereign and public Sector Scope RatingsNegativeErdogan says Turkeys rates will be loweredhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-turkish-lira-slides-on-rate-cut-fears-em-stocks-retreat-idUSL1N2PC0IM2021-08-05
Environmentalists fear the fires fuelled by hot weather may thaw Siberian permafrost and peatlands releasing even more carbon that was long stored in the frozen tundraNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Summer wildfires have already produced a record amount of carbon emissions in Russias Siberian region of Yakutia with still more weeks of the fire season to come according to the European Unions Copernicus satellite monitoring unithttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-wildfires/vast-wildfires-in-russias-yakutia-set-emissions-record-monitor-idUSKBN2F51Q52021-08-05
It may look different and may feel tonally differentNeutralReuters Margot Robbie leads a cast of unhinged supervillains as The Suicide Squad returns on Friday in a sequel that its cast calls colorful and crazyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-suicide-squad/colorful-violent-and-silly-the-suicide-squad-makes-a-comeback-idUSKBN2F51NV2021-08-05
But senior medical adviser Shigeru Omi told parliament that hosting the Games may have affected public sentiment and eroded the impact of government requests for people to stay homePositiveTOKYO Reuters Japan warned on Wednesday that coronavirus infections were surging at an unprecedented pace as new cases hit a record high in Tokyo overshadowing the Olympics and adding to doubts over the governments handling of the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-covid-japan/japan-warns-of-unprecedented-covid-spread-as-cases-hit-record-in-olympic-host-city-idUSKBN2F503H2021-08-05
Rising ocean levels may inundate land put up as collateral for a loan resulting in losses for banks she saidNegativeSAO PAULO/BRASILIA Reuters Brazils central bank is preparing to require banks to account for potential losses from climate changerelated phenomena such as droughts floods and forest fires in stress tests positioning itself as a global leader in ESGbased financial sector regulationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-cenbank-climate-change/in-bolsonaros-backyard-brazil-central-bank-pressures-banks-to-hew-to-greener-line-idUSKBN2F30ZK2021-08-03
To cover risks like this banks may be forced to set aside more capital which is likely to translate into costlier loansNegativeSAO PAULO/BRASILIA Reuters Brazils central bank is preparing to require banks to account for potential losses from climate changerelated phenomena such as droughts floods and forest fires in stress tests positioning itself as a global leader in ESGbased financial sector regulationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-cenbank-climate-change/in-bolsonaros-backyard-brazil-central-bank-pressures-banks-to-hew-to-greener-line-idUSKBN2F30ZK2021-08-03
If each lender makes its own forecast final results may end up being very different across the banking industry said Amaury Oliva a director for sustainability at Brazils banking lobby group FebrabanPositiveSAO PAULO/BRASILIA Reuters Brazils central bank is preparing to require banks to account for potential losses from climate changerelated phenomena such as droughts floods and forest fires in stress tests positioning itself as a global leader in ESGbased financial sector regulationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-cenbank-climate-change/in-bolsonaros-backyard-brazil-central-bank-pressures-banks-to-hew-to-greener-line-idUSKBN2F30ZK2021-08-03
It may even grow 23PositiveJAKARTA Reuters Indonesia is expected to report this week an economic growth of more than 6 in the second quarter but a new wave of COVID19 cases which started to hit in June is clouding the outlook for subsequent quarters a Reuters poll showed on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-indonesia-economy-gdp/indonesia-set-for-first-gdp-growth-in-five-quarters-new-virus-wave-hurts-outlook-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2F40802021-08-03
WASHINGTON Reuters Thousands more Afghans who may be targets of Taliban violence due to their U.S. affiliations will have the opportunity to resettle as refugees in the United States under a program announced by the State Department on MondayPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Thousands more Afghans who may be targets of Taliban violence due to their U.S. affiliations will have the opportunity to resettle as refugees in the United States under a program announced by the State Department on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-usa-refugees/u-s-offers-refuge-to-more-afghans-who-aided-americans-in-new-program-idUSKBN2F312Z2021-08-03
The BoE may prefer to set targets for reducing bond holdings and continue some reinvestment or hold extra sales as neededPositiveLONDON Reuters The Bank of England could this week shed light on how and when it might throw its decadelong stimulus programme into reverse even as it continues for now to buy bonds as part of its 895billionpound quantitative easing programmehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-britain-boe-sequencing/explainer-how-the-bank-of-england-could-start-to-reverse-its-huge-stimulus-idUSKBN2F30HV2021-08-02
There are many other potential suitors some quite logical but it may also flush out some left field ones as wellPositiveAdds quotes from Mizhuo Securities Barclays Capitalhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/afterpay-ma-square/quotes-square-bags-buy-now-pay-later-firm-afterpay-for-29-bln-idUSL1N2P909C2021-08-02
The 63 ruling authored by conservative Justice Samuel Alito held that the restrictions on early ballot collection by third parties and where ballots may be cast did not violate the Voting Rights Act a landmark 1965 federal law that prohibits racial discrimination in votingNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for states to enact voting restrictions endorsing Republicanbacked measures in Arizona that a lower court had decided disproportionately burdened Black Latino and Native American voters and handing a defeat to Democrats who had challenged the policieshttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-ballots/u-s-supreme-court-gives-states-more-leeway-to-restrict-voting-idUSKCN2E740U2021-08-02
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instanceNegativeReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-08-01
Jamaica may have fallen away in that event with the retirement of Usain Bolt but they rule supreme on the womens side repeating their clean sweep of 2008 and bagging gold for the fourth Games in a rowNegativeTOKYO Reuters Defending champion Elaine ThompsonHerah delivered the first seminal moment of the Olympic athletics programme on Saturday when she became the secondfastest woman in history when leading a scorching Jamaican clean sweep of the 100 metres finalhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-olympics-2020-ath-wrap/olympics-athletics-thompson-herah-scorches-to-100m-glory-closes-on-flo-jo-idUSKBN2F10JG2021-08-01
Gorkavchenko said that although Novocherkassk may have its share of problems today there is no appetite for a strike like in 1962PositiveNOVOCHERKASSK Russia Reuters Spring in Novocherkassk a small city in Russias south is richhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-navalny-protest-city-special-r/special-report-in-russian-city-haunted-by-1962-protest-massacre-navalny-gains-little-traction-idUSKBN2F01IO2021-07-31
Record flooding in central China may have also weighed on business activity in July along with government moves to curb steel production in line with a drive to reduce emissionsNegativeBEIJING Reuters Chinas factory activity expanded in July at the slowest pace in 17 months as higher raw material costs equipment maintenance and extreme weather weighed on business activity adding to concerns about a slowdown in the worlds secondbiggest economyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-economy-pmi/chinas-factory-activity-in-july-grows-at-slowest-pace-since-feb-2020-idUSKBN2F102W2021-07-31
Nearterm that could support prices and may also make the token more easily used in mainstream financePositiveReutershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-jobs-crackdowns-and-a-fork-idUSKBN2F019A2021-07-31
Crypto fans may want to watch this spacePositiveReutershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-jobs-crackdowns-and-a-fork-idUSKBN2F019A2021-07-31
There are concerns key reforms and electoral processes may not be implemented in time which could require an extension of the transitional authorities powersNegativeBAMAKO Reuters Malis transitional government is conscious of its commitment to a fixed deadline for arranging elections to restore democracy after last years coup Prime Minister Choguel Maiga said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-mali-politics/malis-interim-government-is-mindful-of-fixed-election-timeline-pm-idUSKBN2F02PV2021-07-31
The policy on Broadway will stay in effect through October and theaters may relax the rules in November if the science dictates the league saidNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Broadway audiences will need masks and proof of vaccination when shows reopen in the fall an industry association said on Friday while the Metropolitan Opera plans to bar children under 12 who are ineligible to be inoculated against coronavirushttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-broadway/broadway-theaters-to-require-covid-19-shots-and-masks-when-shows-reopen-idUSKBN2F02M02021-07-31
TOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan may see conditions fall in place to begin debating a new strategy for hitting its price target around the end of this year as the economy shakes off the blues from the COVID19 pandemic its board member Asahi Noguchi told ReutersNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan may see conditions fall in place to begin debating a new strategy for hitting its price target around the end of this year as the economy shakes off the blues from the COVID19 pandemic its board member Asahi Noguchi told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-exclusive/boj-policymaker-sees-prospects-of-deeper-debate-on-price-goal-this-year-idUSKBN2EZ24J2021-07-30
The uniforms may carry the logo of the Russian Olympic Committee and the letters ROC but are almost indistinguishable from Russian team uniforms of past GamesNegativeTOKYO Reuters An American swimmer sparked controversy at the Tokyo Games on Friday when he said it would take a long time to clear his sport of doping after losing his Olympic title to a Russianhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-olympics-2020/u-s-swimmer-sparks-doping-controversy-high-octane-bmx-marred-by-crashes-idUSKBN2F00GC2021-07-30
But if all goes smoothly we may be able to begin debate on firing up inflation at the end of this year through next yearNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan may see conditions fall in place to begin debating a new strategy for hitting its price target around the end of this year as the economy shakes off the blues from the COVID19 pandemic its board member Asahi Noguchi told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-exclusive/boj-policymaker-sees-prospects-of-deeper-debate-on-price-goal-this-year-idUSKBN2EZ24J2021-07-30
However the hold may not hinder Nigerian military capabilities on some missionsPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. lawmakers have put on hold a proposal to sell almost 1 billion of weapons to Nigeria over concerns about possible human rights abuses by the government three sources familiar with the matter said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-usa-nigeria-arms/proposed-u-s-arms-sale-to-nigeria-on-hold-over-human-rights-concerns-sources-idUSKBN2EZ2UR2021-07-30
It may take some time but a more realistic policy would be to maintain the current powerful monetary easing to steadily improve the output gap so that demand increases enough to prop up wages and inflationPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan may see conditions fall in place to begin debating a new strategy for hitting its price target around the end of this year as the economy shakes off the blues from the COVID19 pandemic its board member Asahi Noguchi told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-exclusive/boj-policymaker-sees-prospects-of-deeper-debate-on-price-goal-this-year-idUSKBN2EZ24J2021-07-30
Saieds critics fear he may be pushing towards a more authoritarian stance though he has denied a coup and vowed to uphold citizens rights and freedomsNegativeTUNIS Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said he had urged Tunisias president to take action that would return the country to the democratic path after his seizure of governing powers on Sundayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-politics/u-s-s-blinken-urges-tunisia-to-return-to-democratic-path-idUSKBN2EZ21H2021-07-30
Some residents such as Ryoko Yoshioka believe Japan may have tasted bigger success if there wasnt a ban on spectatorsNegativeReuters Sunisa Lee won gold in the womens individual allaround gymnastics final becoming the fifth American athlete in a row to win the event since 2004http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-olympics-2020-highlights/tokyo-olympics-what-you-need-to-know-right-now-idUSKBN2EZ2K62021-07-30
3 higher on saying it may seek investors for its cloud and wholesale undersea cable businesses as it looks to extract value from its assetsNegativeReuters European stocks gained on Wednesday as encouraging earnings reports from British bank Barclays and luxury group Kering helped investors look past worries about Chinas regulatory crackdown that kept markets on edge this weekhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-stocks-rise-as-earnings-lift-sentiment-ahead-of-fed-idUSKBN2EY12V2021-07-29
Even though Russias oildependent economy has been recovering robustly in the past few months a boon for authorities ahead of elections a surge in COVID19 cases and the need to raise interest rates to combat inflation may still challenge further growthNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russias economy is on track to grow more than expected in 2021 but less than previously thought in 2022 the International Monetary Fund said in a report on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-imf-russia/imf-raises-russias-2021-economic-growth-forecast-idUSKBN2EX1PX2021-07-28
The sanctions may harm only Ukrainian entrepreneurs and consumers who will be deprived of a wide range of goods at affordable prices it said adding that it did not ship goods via UkraineNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russian online retailer Wildberries said on Tuesday it expected no negative impact from sanctions Ukraine had imposed on the company last week but said the move would harm Ukrainian entrepreneurs using its platformhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-wildberries-sanctions/russias-wildberries-says-ukraine-sanctions-will-hurt-entrepreneurs-not-company-idUSKBN2EX22B2021-07-28
Fitch also noted there is a possibility the central bank may need to finance the fiscal deficit which could hit market sentiment policy credibility and sovereign ratingsNegativeAdds product codehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/indonesia-economy-budget/update-1-indonesias-covid-19-crisis-to-test-fiscal-discipline-commitment-idUSL1N2P30AU2021-07-27
Rising inflation had been the immediate focus of Federal Reserve officials in recent weeks cleaving the central bank between those worried prices may be increasing too fast and those arguing that the economy needed much more time to grow and regain lost jobs before any change in monetary policyNegativeWASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO Reuters A U.S. Federal Reserve divided over how to respond to fastrising prices meets this week with the fresh complication of increased coronavirus infections and a global supply chain that far from sorting out its problems may be headed for more inflationinducing troublehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed/fed-now-facing-twin-inflation-growth-risks-as-virus-jumps-and-supply-chains-falter-idUSKBN2EW0YV2021-07-27
However Nomura analysts expect central bank support in the bond market may again be neededPositiveAdds product codehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/indonesia-economy-budget/update-1-indonesias-covid-19-crisis-to-test-fiscal-discipline-commitment-idUSL1N2P30AU2021-07-27
Indications are meanwhile that the Biden administration may scale up both enforcement actions impacting Beijing – such as cracking down on Iranian oil sales to China – and coordination with allies in the context of countering China including another summit later this year that Biden is keen to host with the leaders of Japan Australia and IndiaNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters With no indication of a U.S.China leaders summit in the works nor any outcomes announced from highlevel diplomatic talks on Monday relations between Beijing and Washington appear to be at a standstill as both sides insist the other must make concessions for ties to improvehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-china-diplomacy-ossification-anal/analysis-u-s-china-positions-ossify-at-entrenched-tianjin-talks-idUSKBN2EW2HA2021-07-27
Chinese authorities have cracked down on other U.S.listed Chinese companies and may require tutoring firms to become nonprofits according to a Bloomberg report that hit shares in the sector including New Yorklisted TAL Education Group and Gaotu Techedu IncNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges must disclose the risks of the Chinese government interfering in their businesses as part of their regular reporting obligations a top U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission official said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-sec-china/u-s-listed-chinese-companies-must-disclose-government-interference-risks-sec-official-idUSKBN2EW22F2021-07-27
The Fed meeting starts later in the day and all eyes may be on whether the U.S. central bank expresses any new concerns about high inflation when it concludes its gathering on WednesdayPositiveTOKYO July 27 Reuters Japanese equities rose on Tuesday tracking overnight gains in Wall Street as investors cheered upbeat corporate earnings though caution ahead of this weeks U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting kept the domestic market in checkhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/nikkei-tracks-wall-street-higher-ahead-of-fed-policy-meet-idUSL4N2P30RR2021-07-27
Yang Moojin an professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul said exchanging information on COVID19 and natural disasters may be a way to rebuild tiesPositiveSEOUL Reuters South and North Korea have restored hotlines that Pyongyang severed a year ago when ties deteriorated sharply with renewed efforts by the two countries leaders to rebuild relations the Souths presidential Blue House said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-southkorea-northkorea/south-north-korea-have-restored-hotlines-as-leaders-seek-to-rebuild-ties-idUSKBN2EX06N2021-07-27
Public companies must disclose significant risks which for Chinabased issuers may sometimes involve risks related to the regulatory environment and potential actions by the Chinese government Lee who served as acting head of the SEC from late January to midApril told Reuters in an interviewNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges must disclose the risks of the Chinese government interfering in their businesses as part of their regular reporting obligations a top U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission official said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-sec-china/u-s-listed-chinese-companies-must-disclose-government-interference-risks-sec-official-idUSKBN2EW22F2021-07-27
SK Hynixs upbeat outlook was at odds with some market concerns that memory chip demand may flag if a global shortage of processing and other microchips continues curtailing production of some products and damping memory chip demandNegativeSEOUL Reuters SK Hynix said on Tuesday it expects strong memory chip demand to run on for the rest of 2021 on data centre buildouts and the use of more sophisticated chips in smartphones as it reported its biggest quarterly profit in more than two yearshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-sk-hynix-results/sk-hynix-sees-strong-memory-chip-demand-continuing-in-second-half-as-profit-jumps-idUSKBN2EX0AZ2021-07-27
The agency said that it will review over the next day whether the documentation submitted by Sinopharm is complete and that it may request additional information to process the emergencyuse applicationNeutralSAO PAULO Reuters China National Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd Sinopharm has applied for emergency use authorization for its COVID19 vaccine in Brazil the Brazilian health agency Anvisa said in a statement on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil/brazil-says-chinas-sinopharm-seeks-covid-19-vaccine-emergency-use-authorization-idUSKBN2EW1X42021-07-27
Nirgunan Tiruchelvam head of consumer equity research at research firm Tellimer said U.S.listed SPACs may be appropriate for emerging market companies where a lossmaking history or limited operating records make it hard for them to list via an IPO.NegativeRepeats from Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/markets-emerging-ma/rpt-analysis-cash-hungry-emerging-markets-arrive-late-to-the-spac-party-idUSL1N2P217N2021-07-27
Some Fed officials already feel it is time to pivot from those policies because of the unexpected pace of recent price increases and trading in bond markets in recent weeks showed investors betting the Fed may have to accelerate its exit from the crisis programsNegativeWASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO Reuters A U.S. Federal Reserve divided over how to respond to fastrising prices meets this week with the fresh complication of increased coronavirus infections and a global supply chain that far from sorting out its problems may be headed for more inflationinducing troublehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed/fed-now-facing-twin-inflation-growth-risks-as-virus-jumps-and-supply-chains-falter-idUSKBN2EW0YV2021-07-27
While the FOMCs June meeting statement implicitly declared victory on the COVID19 front the spread of the Delta variant and slowdown in vaccinations may change the Feds tune this month according to analysts at JefferiesNegativeCHICAGO Reuters The 22 trillion market for U.S. Treasury securities may get a reality check from the Federal Reserve this week following a plunge in interest rates that bucked expectations of higher yields this year as the economy rebounds from the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-bonds-fomc/fed-meeting-may-test-low-u-s-treasury-yields-idUSKBN2EW0CJ2021-07-26
CHICAGO Reuters The 22 trillion market for U.S. Treasury securities may get a reality check from the Federal Reserve this week following a plunge in interest rates that bucked expectations of higher yields this year as the economy rebounds from the COVID19 pandemicNegativeCHICAGO Reuters The 22 trillion market for U.S. Treasury securities may get a reality check from the Federal Reserve this week following a plunge in interest rates that bucked expectations of higher yields this year as the economy rebounds from the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-bonds-fomc/fed-meeting-may-test-low-u-s-treasury-yields-idUSKBN2EW0CJ2021-07-26
which in turn may adversely affect its operations and prospectsNeutralHONG KONG Reuters Chinas private education firms are bracing for a material hit to their operations after Beijing announced new rules barring forprofit tutoring in core school subjects to ease financial pressures on familieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-china-education/chinas-private-education-firms-brace-for-hit-from-new-rules-shares-tumble-idUSKBN2EW04U2021-07-26
We may not see many 70 earnings growth quarters going forward but that still doesnt mean that we are looking at negative earnings growth said Anu Gaggar global investment strategist with Commonwealth Financial NetworkNegativeNEW YORK Reuters The rally on Wall Street faces a fresh test next week with a flood of earnings reports from major U.S. companies including the tech and internet behemoths that have recently retaken leadership of the markethttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/big-tech-companies-retake-market-reins-with-earnings-on-tap-idUSKBN2ET2102021-07-24
While the second quarter may therefore represent a peaking in the pace of economic growth according to the PMI the third quarter is still looking encouragingly strong said Chris Williamson chief business economist at IHS MarkitPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. business activity grew at a moderate pace for a second straight month in July amid supply constraints suggesting a cooling in economic activity after what was expected to have been a robust second quarterhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-businesssentiment/u-s-business-activity-cools-further-in-july-ihs-markit-survey-idUSKBN2ET1H22021-07-24
SAO PAULO Reuters The superintendence of Brazils competition regulator Cade said on Friday it viewed an asset sale by Brazilian telecom Oi SA as complex suggesting that TIM Telefônica Brasil and América Móvils Claro may struggle to wrap up a quick saleNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters The superintendence of Brazils competition regulator Cade said on Friday it viewed an asset sale by Brazilian telecom Oi SA as complex suggesting that TIM Telefônica Brasil and América Móvils Claro may struggle to wrap up a quick salehttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-telecoms/brazil-competition-regulator-signals-complex-path-for-oi-sale-approval-idUSKBN2ET2D92021-07-24
Further Russian rate hikes may not be as strong ING Updates after Russian cNeutralSouth African rand worst weekly performer down 2http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-russian-rouble-helped-by-interest-rate-hike-rand-lags-peers-idUSL1N2OZ0PV2021-07-24
Equipment purchases using the national wealth fund money may also affect rouble exchange rate such influence needs to be further evaluated it is better to invest the funds money into projects that boost Russias economic potentialPositiveMOSCOW Reuters The Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina spoke at an online press conference after the central bank raised its key rate to 6http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-cenbank-nabiullina/russian-central-bank-governor-speaks-at-press-conference-idUSKBN2ET1BX2021-07-24
Reuters Two major chipmakers this week gave very different views of whether soaring demand for semiconductors will start to ease in the second half of the year and it may take another round of earnings next week to settle the questionPositiveReuters Two major chipmakers this week gave very different views of whether soaring demand for semiconductors will start to ease in the second half of the year and it may take another round of earnings next week to settle the questionhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-intel-texas-instrument/intel-ti-split-leaves-chip-outlook-in-doubt-idUSKBN2ET0UG2021-07-24
TOKYO Reuters Japanese residents may be worried about the prospect of a typhoon forming off the coast next week but the surfers taking part in the Olympic Games are welcoming the possibility of some big waves with open armsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese residents may be worried about the prospect of a typhoon forming off the coast next week but the surfers taking part in the Olympic Games are welcoming the possibility of some big waves with open armshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020-srf/olympics-surfing-tokyo-eyes-typhoon-forecast-but-surfers-say-bring-it-on-idUSKBN2ET0D02021-07-24
NIZHNY NOVGOROD Russia Reuters Russias Lukoil may reduce its stake in Iraqi West Qurna2 oil project Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov said on Thursday adding that Iraq had denied the company such a right for nowNegativeNIZHNY NOVGOROD Russia Reuters Russias Lukoil may reduce its stake in Iraqi West Qurna2 oil project Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov said on Thursday adding that Iraq had denied the company such a right for nowhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-lukoil-iraq/russias-lukoil-may-reduce-its-stake-at-iraqi-west-qurna-2-oil-field-idUSKBN2ES17I2021-07-23
Experts say backtoschool may offer a preview of what to expect at Christmastime as retailers pare offerings to limit riskNegativeLOS ANGELES/NEW YORK Reuters At Stationery and Toy World a familyowned shop in New Yorks Upper West Side manager Gary Rowe is having difficulty getting all the pens and folders he ordered for the important backtoschool seasonhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-retail-backtoschool/u-s-retailers-scramble-to-stock-shelves-as-kids-head-back-to-school-idUSKBN2ES0X12021-07-23
While Japanese citizens have drilled for earthquakes for years overseas visitors may not know what to doNeutralTOKYO Reuters The risks of a major natural disaster striking during the Olympics are small but can not be discounted in Japan which contends with earthquakes tsunamis typhoons floods and erupting volcanoeshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020-disaster/olympics-in-japan-natural-disaster-risks-lurk-as-games-draw-near-idUSKBN2ES0L62021-07-23
U.S. Treasury yields have tumbled in a sign investors may be losing confidence in both the U.S. growth outlook and the Feds ability to navigate between the shoals of a resurgent pandemic that may require more help from the central bank and high inflation that may demand a more restrictive approachNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Five weeks after dropping its reference to the coronavirus as a weight on the economy the U.S. Federal Reserve is confronting a challenging new rise in cases that has fueled doubts about the global recovery and is already forcing other central banks to consider retooling their policieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-coronavirus/embedded-as-a-risk-new-covid-cycle-could-challenge-fed-recovery-idUSKBN2ES10O2021-07-23
Those same parents may be hesitant to return to offices wrote Northern Trust Chief Economist Carl TannenbaumNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Five weeks after dropping its reference to the coronavirus as a weight on the economy the U.S. Federal Reserve is confronting a challenging new rise in cases that has fueled doubts about the global recovery and is already forcing other central banks to consider retooling their policieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-coronavirus/embedded-as-a-risk-new-covid-cycle-could-challenge-fed-recovery-idUSKBN2ES10O2021-07-23
State and local governments universities and colleges nonprofit organizations unions and tribes may apply for the funds which must be awarded by September 2022 the Commerce Department saidPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The Biden administration on Thursday released 3 billion in COVID19 rescue funds aimed at helping localities bolster their economies in the wake of the pandemic calling on communities to seek funding for a range of revitalization projectshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-biden/biden-administration-releases-covid-funds-to-boost-local-economies-idUSKBN2ES1LQ2021-07-23
Fresh data due out on Friday may offer a more complete picture of the extent to which the surge in Treasury prices which move inversely to yields shook out bearish investorsNegativeRepeats with no changeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-hedgefunds-yield/rpt-update-1-some-hedge-funds-stick-with-reflation-trade-despite-bond-position-pain-idUSL1N2OX2QR2021-07-22
But when theres really heavy rain all that may not help so we have to learn to live with it he saidNegativeReuters Deadly floods that have upended life in both China and Germany have sent a stark reminder that climate change is making weather more extreme across the globehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-climate-change-global-floods/from-china-to-germany-floods-expose-climate-vulnerability-idUSKBN2ES0AH2021-07-22
In China builtup urban areas with inadequate water evacuation and large dams that modified the natural discharge of the Yellow River basin may also have contributed to the disaster scientists saidNegativeReuters Deadly floods that have upended life in both China and Germany have sent a stark reminder that climate change is making weather more extreme across the globehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-climate-change-global-floods/from-china-to-germany-floods-expose-climate-vulnerability-idUSKBN2ES0AH2021-07-22
Calls to ditch or delay the 2025 target may intensify in coming months as some ruling party lawmakers have called for another big pandemicrelief package to lure voters ahead of a lower house election expected later this yearNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan brought forward the expected timing for achieving a primary balance surplus by two years to fiscal 2027 due to a surprise rise in tax revenues even as the coronavirus pandemic hobbled a fragile economic recoveryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-fiscal/japan-sees-faster-progress-in-balancing-budget-despite-pandemic-idUSKBN2ER0SJ2021-07-22
Companies may also raise dividends making their stocks more attractive to incomeseeking investors amid falling Treasury yieldsNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Investors are looking to a mounting pile of cash at U.S. companies to provide support for the stock market in coming months as executives announce plans to increase share buybacks boost dividends or pour money back into their businesseshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-cash/analysis-investors-look-to-near-2-trillion-corporate-cash-hoard-to-buoy-stocks-idUSKBN2ER1YS2021-07-22
Thus the market impact of the Delta variant may ultimately prove fleeting in developed economiesNegativeReuters European stocks stabilised on Tuesday after their worst selloff this year in the previous session helped by a handful of positive corporate earnings and production updates from minershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-stocks-claw-back-some-losses-helped-by-miners-ubs-idUSKBN2EQ0RC2021-07-21
MEXICO CITY Reuters Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday described as shameful reports of purported governmentordered cyber spying several years ago that may have targeted him and his close allies and said his government did not spy on anyoneNegativeMEXICO CITY Reuters Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday described as shameful reports of purported governmentordered cyber spying several years ago that may have targeted him and his close allies and said his government did not spy on anyonehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-spying/mexican-president-decries-reports-of-cyber-spying-idUSKBN2EQ1IH2021-07-21
After surviving leukaemia just being on Japans Olympic team at a home Games may already be a victory for Rikako IkeePositiveReuters Japanese athletes to watch at their home Olympicshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020-japanese/factbox-olympics-japanese-athletes-to-watch-at-the-tokyo-games-idUSKBN2EQ0LN2021-07-21
Cases have been on the rise in Tokyo and Japanese media reported that government adviser Shigeru Omi said Tokyo daily COVID19 infections may spike to a record of 3000 in first week of August more than double their recent peakNegativeFUKUSHIMA/TOKYO Reuters Japans womens softball team got the Tokyo 2020 Olympics off to a winning start for the hosts on Wednesday kicking off a pandemicpostponed Games that the World Health Organization says can be a celebration of hope even as COVID19 cases surgehttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-olympics-2020/olympics-japan-win-softball-opener-as-games-of-hope-begin-idUSKBN2ER0582021-07-21
While that may indicate the withdrawal of benefits is having some of the impact intended by the governors who cut off the stipend and causing more people to seek employment the numbers are small in a national labor force of 161 million and come with a cautionary note Job gains in both groups of states were roughly the sameNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. states putting an early end to federal unemployment benefits saw a larger jump in local labor supply in June than those planning to maintain the 300 weekly supplement until early September new data show though there was no clear sign it had led to significantly more hiringhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-unemployed/u-s-states-ending-federal-unemployment-benefit-saw-no-clear-job-gains-idUSKBN2EQ2322021-07-21
Such fastimproving attribution science may make it easier for disaster victims whether individuals or countries to sue the governments or companies most responsible for climatechanging emissions legal experts sayNegativeLONDON Thomson Reuters Foundation From devastating floods to destructive wildfires the impacts of accelerating climate change are increasingly visible and a report due out next month from the worlds climate scientists will be a wakeup call for governments analysts said Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-climate-change-science-impacts-trfn/as-climate-impacts-surge-un-science-report-to-examine-black-swan-events-idUSKBN2EQ20R2021-07-21
But it could also mean the process of matching employers and employees remains sluggish compared to the large numbers of posted job openings and the large numbers of unemployed a fact some economists say could mean the benefit cuts may merely end up reducing family incomeNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. states putting an early end to federal unemployment benefits saw a larger jump in local labor supply in June than those planning to maintain the 300 weekly supplement until early September new data show though there was no clear sign it had led to significantly more hiringhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-unemployed/u-s-states-ending-federal-unemployment-benefit-saw-no-clear-job-gains-idUSKBN2EQ2322021-07-21
Taliban fighters have made major advances as U.S. forces pull out after 20 years of war a security headache for Moscow which fears refugees may be pushed into its Central Asian backyard and destabilise its southern defensive flankNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia views Taliban gains in northern Afghanistan as having a security upside because the group is hostile to what Moscow regards as more dangerous Islamist extremists a senior Russian diplomat said on Tuesday according to the Interfax news agencyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-russia/russia-sees-security-upside-in-talibans-north-afghanistan-gains-ifax-idUSKBN2EQ1O22021-07-21
To be sure reports of splits within the governing council mean such forceful guidance may yet face resistanceNegativeThe opinions expressed here are those of the author a columnist for Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-europe/column-far-from-taper-ecb-could-tee-up-another-1-trillion-of-qe-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2OV4WL2021-07-21
Chinas economy may be pausing but stimulus measures are being takenNeutralTOKYO Reuters Japans exports jumped in June led by U.S. demand for cars and Chinabound shipments of chipmaking equipment supporting hopes for an exportled recovery in the worlds thirdlargest economyhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-trade/japans-exports-jump-on-solid-u-s-china-demand-idUSKBN2ER0222021-07-21
So they may also have a risk to get infected in their own countries said Koji Wada a professor at Tokyos International University of Health and Welfare and an adviser on the governments coronavirus responseNegativeTOKYO Reuters Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota will not run Olympicsrelated TV commercials in Japan amid lacklustre public support for the Olympics with twothirds of Japanese doubting organisers can keep the Games safe during the COVID19 pandemic according to a local media pollhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/olympic-sponsor-toyota-passes-on-games-tv-commercials-in-japan-amid-lacklustre-support-there-idUSKBN2EP01S2021-07-20
We cant isolate every time somebody may or may not have itNegativeReuters Musical theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber on Monday cancelled the opening of his new London production of Cinderella and said he had no idea when it would go ahead blaming impossible conditions imposed by the British governmenthttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-cinderella/cinderella-musical-in-london-wont-open-due-to-covid-rules-idUSKBN2EP22J2021-07-20
ADDIS ABABA Reuters Ethiopia has completed filling the reservoir of its huge dam on the Blue Nile river for a second year and the plant may start generating power in the next few months a minister said on Monday a move that has already angered Egypt and SudanNegativeADDIS ABABA Reuters Ethiopia has completed filling the reservoir of its huge dam on the Blue Nile river for a second year and the plant may start generating power in the next few months a minister said on Monday a move that has already angered Egypt and Sudanhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-dam/ethiopia-says-second-filling-of-giant-dam-on-blue-nile-complete-idUSKBN2EP0PD2021-07-20
That alone may feed arguments in favor of the cashfirst approach fiscal policymakers have taken to fighting this pandemic through repeated household support payments expanded unemployment benefits and liberal financing for small businessesNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. recession touched off by the coronavirus lasted only two months ending with a low point reached in April 2020 after the start of a sharp drop in economic activity in March of that year the U.S. Business Cycle Dating Committee announced Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-recession/u-s-recession-ended-in-april-2020-making-it-shortest-on-record-idUSKBN2EP1VD2021-07-20
These practices seem to be contrary to WTO rules which require that Russia may not discriminate against foreign companies in this area the European Commission the EUs executive body said in a statement on MondayNegativeBRUSSELS Reuters The European Union has launched a legal challenge at the World Trade Organization against Russian measures it says restrict or prevent EU companies from selling goods to Russian stateowned enterpriseshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-eu-russia-wto/eu-takes-russia-to-wto-over-state-entity-procurement-idUSKBN2EP1SH2021-07-20
Covid is spreading fast again and the airlines restaurants and leisure companies may not get the strong summer trading theyve long hoped forPositiveReuters European shares sank more than 2 on Monday their worst session in nine months on worries that the fastspreading Delta coronavirus variant could slow the global economic recoveryhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/virus-worries-hammer-european-shares-to-their-worst-day-this-year-idUSKBN2EP0LE2021-07-20
The Russian central bank said in emailed comments separately that recommendations may become requirements at some point later and after global ESG disclosure rules are set upPositiveMOSCOW Reuters Russias central bank has advised domestic companies to disclose their environmental social and governance ESG agenda and evaluate related risks it said on Monday adding that failure to timely identify ESG issues could trigger losseshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-cenbank-esg/russias-central-bank-advises-companies-to-disclose-esg-agenda-idUSKBN2EP0VQ2021-07-20
Sentiment appears to have shifted at least for the moment to a persuasion that growth and earnings expectations may be overdone they said noting that riskaverse investors were bailing out of commoditiesNegativeBy Kane Wuhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-stocks-falter-as-virus-outbreaks-fan-global-recovery-fears-idUSL4N2MM0572021-07-20
I ask that Keiko Fujimori not place barriers in the way so that we may move forward and make this a government of all Peruvians he saidPositiveLIMA Reuters Perus electoral authority on Monday named socialist Pedro Castillo as the countrys next president having officially won the June 6 runoff against rightwing candidate Keiko Fujimori who accepted the result but said she had been cheatedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-peru-election-fujimori/peru-socialist-castillo-confirmed-president-after-lengthy-battle-over-results-idUSKBN2EP28L2021-07-20
Many athletes may have parties or ceremonies before they go to Tokyo where there may be cheering or greetingPositiveTOKYO Reuters Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota will not run Olympicsrelated TV commercials in Japan amid lacklustre public support for the Olympics with twothirds of Japanese doubting organisers can keep the Games safe during the COVID19 pandemic according to a local media pollhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/olympic-sponsor-toyota-passes-on-games-tv-commercials-in-japan-amid-lacklustre-support-there-idUSKBN2EP01S2021-07-20
CINCINNATI/TABLERS STATION W.V. Reuters Procter & Gamble Co may be best known for laundry detergent and toothpaste but its secret sauce is arguably figuring out how to do things like get two red bottles of Olay skin lotion into blister packs as cheaply and accurately as possibleNegativeCINCINNATI/TABLERS STATION W.V. Reuters Procter & Gamble Co may be best known for laundry detergent and toothpaste but its secret sauce is arguably figuring out how to do things like get two red bottles of Olay skin lotion into blister packs as cheaply and accurately as possiblehttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-p-g-robots-focus/getting-the-cap-on-the-bottle-inside-pgs-robot-ambitions-idUSKBN2EP0SU2021-07-20
Many analysts say Biden may have to tread carefully on Cuba policy ahead of the 2022 congressional electionsNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The United States is expected to soon announce initial steps as part of the Biden administrations review of Cuba policy and in response to Havanas crackdown on the biggest street protests in decades State Department officials said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-cuba-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-expected-to-take-initial-steps-soon-in-aftermath-of-cuba-protests-officials-idUSKBN2EP29V2021-07-20
The Vila Nova Star hospital where Bolsonaro has been since Wednesday said that is making satisfactory progress and may be discharged within days while chief surgeon Antonio Macedo told journalists that he could be released on SundayPositiveBRASILIA Reuters Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoing hospital treatment for complications following a nearfatal 2018 stabbing said on Saturday that he feels fine and cannot wait to get back to workhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-bolsonaro-treatment/brazils-bolsonaro-feeling-fine-could-be-discharged-from-hospital-on-sunday-idUSKBN2EN0GG2021-07-19
Moon had earlier hoped the Olympics may offer an opportunity for North and South Korea to improve relations and revive peace talks before Pyongyang announced it would not take part because of coronavirus concernsPositiveTOKYO/SEOUL Reuters Plans to hold the first inperson summit between the leaders of Japan and South Korea have hit a snag over a disparaging comment by a Japanese diplomat about the South Korean president the latest flareup between the fractious neighbourshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-southkorea-summit/japan-s-korea-leaders-summit-in-limbo-amid-uproar-over-sexual-innuendo-idUSKBN2EO0NM2021-07-19
On the technical front spot gold may break a support at 1813 per ounce and fall towards 1789 following its failure to break a resistance at 1833 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeDollar up 0http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-edges-up-on-delta-virus-threat-firm-dollar-caps-gains-idUSL1N2OV02F2021-07-19
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-07-19
The U.S. exit from Afghanistan is a security headache for Moscow which fears spiralling fighting may push refugees into its Central Asian backyard and destabilise its southern defensive flankNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia said on Friday it wanted to help kickstart peace talks between the warring sides in Afghanistan after fierce clashes between Afghan forces and the Taliban near the border with Pakistanhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-russia/russia-says-it-wants-to-help-start-afghan-peace-talks-as-fighting-rages-idUSKBN2EM1I52021-07-16
METI may have been happy to leave it to Mizuno to talk to Harvard said Ulrike Schaede a University of California professor following Japanese business but it still remains unclear how open officials want Japans economy to becomeNegativeBOSTON/TOKYO Reuters Hiromichi Mizunos connections spanning from the Japanese government to Harvard University made him a guiding voice among climatefocused investors worldwidehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-toshiba-shareholders-mizuno-analysis/analysis-shuttle-diplomacy-gone-bad-how-japans-investing-star-became-embroiled-in-toshiba-board-dispute-idUSKBN2EM13A2021-07-16
As the fiscal boost from extraordinary government spending fades the burden of supporting the economy falls on the consumer who may well be unemployed still said Marshall Gittler head of investment research at BDSwissNegativeBy Iain Withershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-on-track-for-weekly-gain-amid-virus-concerns-idUSL1N2OS0QG2021-07-16
The main allworld indexes were also off their recent record highs tempered possibly by rising COVID19 cases around the globe and signs the postpandemic bounce in company earnings may also be hitting a peakPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-fed-boosts-bonds-delta-blues-stall-stocks-idUSL1N2OR1912021-07-15
The main allworld indicies were also off their recent record highs tempered possibly by rising COVID19 cases around the globe and signs the postpandemic bounce in company earnings may also be hitting a peakPositivePowell says tapering ‘still a ways offEuropean shares sag after late roll over in U.S. stocks PBOC rolls over 100 bln yuan of maturing 400 bln MLFhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-fed-boosts-bonds-delta-blues-stall-stocks-idUSL1N2OR0OD2021-07-15
But there was also evidence the latest chaos may be exacerbating the racial tensions that are a legacy of the apartheid systemNegativeJOHANNESBURG Reuters South Africans counted the cost on Thursday of arson and looting that has destroyed hundreds of businesses and killed at least 117 people as the spasm of violence began to ebb and the government doubled its troop deployment to 10000http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-safrica-zuma/south-africa-violence-looting-ebbs-but-death-toll-up-to-117-idUSKBN2EL10F2021-07-15
While this setback may be marginal on paper with some gains rolled back the mediumterm outlook remains positive in our view Economist Danelee Masia wrote in a research noteNegativeLONDON Reuters Deutsche Bank said on Thursday that riots in South Africa could shave 0http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-safrica-zuma-economy/south-africa-riots-could-dent-economic-growth-deutsche-bank-idUSKBN2EL1YQ2021-07-15
Some experts say it may not reach some of the poorest Americans who are not in the tax systemNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Some 35 million American families have started receiving their first monthly payout from the U.S. government in an expanded incomesupport program that President Joe Biden said on Thursday could help end child povertyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-child-tax/biden-sees-u-s-child-tax-credit-as-giant-step-to-counter-poverty-idUSKBN2EL1ZV2021-07-15
Almost 90 of analysts in the poll expected the BOJs next policy move to be an unwinding of stimulus though they were divided about what the central bank may do if it were to eventually tighten its policy frameworkNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy will grow at a slower pace than initially expected in the third quarter as fresh coronavirus emergency curbs in Tokyo extending through the Olympic Games weigh on consumption a Reuters poll foundhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-poll/japans-third-quarter-growth-forecast-cut-as-new-pandemic-curbs-hit-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2EK0AL2021-07-14
Its likely the consumption rebound will be quite strong from September to November said Masamichi Adachi chief economist for Japan at UBS Securities though adding that consumption may not expand much further next yearPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans economy will grow at a slower pace than initially expected in the third quarter as fresh coronavirus emergency curbs in Tokyo extending through the Olympic Games weigh on consumption a Reuters poll foundhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-poll/japans-third-quarter-growth-forecast-cut-as-new-pandemic-curbs-hit-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2EK0AL2021-07-14
But the BOJ will stick to its view the economy is headed for a moderate recovery and may slightly upgrade next fiscal years growth forecast on expectations that steady vaccinations will spur pentup demand said separate sources familiar with its thinkingPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan will offer a cautiously optimistic view of the economy in fresh quarterly projections due on Friday as renewed state of emergency curbs to combat the COVID19 pandemic hurt consumption and keep growth heavily reliant on overseas demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-preview/boj-to-offer-cautiously-upbeat-view-on-economy-as-covid-curbs-weigh-idUSKBN2EJ0AJ2021-07-13
Russias central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for a fourth time this year at its meeting on July 23 and Governor Elvira Nabiullina said earlier this month the board may consider a 25100 basis point hike as inflation hovers far above the 4 targetNeutralMOSCOW Reuters Countries maintaining economic stimulus measures amid high inflation poses risks to the global economy Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said in comments published on Monday warning of market volatility and slower economic growthhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-finmin-g20/prolonged-stimulus-measures-are-posing-risks-to-global-economy-says-russian-finance-minister-idUSKBN2EI1B02021-07-13
The new state of emergency curbs may delay the timing of recovery but wont destroy it altogether one of the sources said a view shared by two other sourcesNeutralTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan will offer a cautiously optimistic view of the economy in fresh quarterly projections due on Friday as renewed state of emergency curbs to combat the COVID19 pandemic hurt consumption and keep growth heavily reliant on overseas demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-preview/boj-to-offer-cautiously-upbeat-view-on-economy-as-covid-curbs-weigh-idUSKBN2EJ0AJ2021-07-13
The BOJ may debate several sticking points that underscore the challenge central banks faces in addressing climate risks such as whether to finance overseas loans made by domestic lendersPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan will offer a cautiously optimistic view of the economy in fresh quarterly projections due on Friday as renewed state of emergency curbs to combat the COVID19 pandemic hurt consumption and keep growth heavily reliant on overseas demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-preview/boj-to-offer-cautiously-upbeat-view-on-economy-as-covid-curbs-weigh-idUSKBN2EJ0AJ2021-07-13
By the 1970s she began to reject smaller roles saying I may be a character but I do not want to be a character actressNegativeBUDAPEST Reuters The ashes of Hungarianborn actress Zsa Zsa Gabor renowned for her diamondstudded glamour witty quips and nine marriages were buried in Budapest on Tuesday almost five years after her deathhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-hungary-gabor-funeral/actress-zsa-zsa-gabors-ashes-buried-in-her-birthplace-budapest-idUSKBN2EJ0RR2021-07-13
Merkel may hope to get away with providing guarantees for Ukraines continued role as a gas transit country and a vague snapback mechanism that would kick in if Russia seeks to cut transit through UkraineNegativeBERLIN Reuters Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Joe Biden hold talks at the White House on Thursday that experts say are unlikely to yield major breakthroughs on divisive issues like a Russian gas pipeline to Germany and a U.S. push to counterbalance Chinahttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-usa-germany-merkel/merkel-biden-face-tough-talks-on-russian-gas-pipeline-china-idUSKBN2EJ1NU2021-07-13
Households may also start to feel the pinch as recent increases in oil costs are likely to push up consumer inflation in coming months though the rebound will be more modest in Japan than in other advanced nations due to weak demand analysts sayNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese wholesale prices continued to surge in June as import costs spiked at the fastest pace on record data showed on Monday a sign rising raw material costs were weighing on corporate profitshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-prices/japan-wholesale-prices-continue-to-surge-as-import-costs-hit-record-idUSKBN2EI02J2021-07-12
U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply last week as investors came to the view that world economic growth may have peaked and a pickup in inflation could prove transitoryNegativeVENICE Reuters Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said technical factors were probably at play in the recent surge in bond markets and warned that markets may be underestimating the risk of inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-markets-inflation-summers/dont-rely-on-markets-to-see-inflation-threat-says-summers-idUSKBN2EH08F2021-07-12
Citi on Monday flagged the potential pressure on banks in loan pricing credit demand and asset quality as the unexpected RRR cut may signal the economic recovery could be weaker than expectedNegativeSHANGHAI July 12 Reuters Chinas bluechip share index jumped 1http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-stocks-midday/china-stocks-jump-on-surprise-rrr-cut-unfazed-by-new-u-s-sanctions-idUSL1N2OO0522021-07-12
ASB Bank said RBNZ may drop a reference to considerable time and patience from its statement this week which would be a key changePositivereuters//realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl//appshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/newzealand-economy-rbnz/poll-nz-central-bank-seen-holding-rates-but-not-for-too-long-idUSL1N2OO01Q2021-07-12
VENICE Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that a new mechanism to allow more countries to tax large highly profitable multinational firms may not be ready for consideration by lawmakers until the spring of 2022NegativeVENICE Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that a new mechanism to allow more countries to tax large highly profitable multinational firms may not be ready for consideration by lawmakers until the spring of 2022http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-g20-economy-usa-yellen/u-s-s-yellen-says-tax-changes-for-large-firms-may-not-be-ready-until-2022-idUSKBN2EH04Q2021-07-11
It may be in ready in the spring of 2022 and well try to determine at that point whats necessary for its implementation Yellen saidPositiveVENICE Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that a new mechanism to allow more countries to tax large highly profitable multinational firms may not be ready for consideration by lawmakers until the spring of 2022http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-g20-economy-usa-yellen/u-s-s-yellen-says-tax-changes-for-large-firms-may-not-be-ready-until-2022-idUSKBN2EH04Q2021-07-11
VENICE July 11 Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that a new mechanism to allow more countries to tax large highly profitable multinational firms may not be ready for consideration by lawmakers until the spring of 2022NegativeVENICE July 11 Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that a new mechanism to allow more countries to tax large highly profitable multinational firms may not be ready for consideration by lawmakers until the spring of 2022http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/g20-economy-usa-yellen/u-s-s-yellen-says-expects-to-finalize-tax-changes-for-large-firms-in-2022-idUSW1N2LK02Z2021-07-11
Swings in sentiment and positioning may prove to be powerful in both directionsPositiveCorrects headline to show Treasury yields rose as opposed to just Treasurieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/corrected-global-markets-world-stocks-steady-treasury-yields-up-as-delta-variant-spreads-idUSL5N2OL25Y2021-07-10
BRASILIA Reuters Brazilian Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco on Friday vehemently rejected any speculation that the 2022 presidential election may not take place insisting that the constitution will be upheld and the wishes and expectations of the Brazilian people will be metNeutralBRASILIA Reuters Brazilian Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco on Friday vehemently rejected any speculation that the 2022 presidential election may not take place insisting that the constitution will be upheld and the wishes and expectations of the Brazilian people will be methttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-2022/brazil-2022-election-will-take-place-its-that-simple-says-senate-president-idUSKCN2EF2B42021-07-10
Speaking to reporters in the Senate Pacheco was responding to comments made by President Jair Bolsonaro earlier in the week that he may not accept the result of the election unless the voting system is changedNeutralBRASILIA Reuters Brazilian Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco on Friday vehemently rejected any speculation that the 2022 presidential election may not take place insisting that the constitution will be upheld and the wishes and expectations of the Brazilian people will be methttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-2022/brazil-2022-election-will-take-place-its-that-simple-says-senate-president-idUSKCN2EF2B42021-07-10
South Koreas presidential Blue House said a visit by Moon may be possible if he could meet Suga and if progress on some agreements could be expectedPositiveSEOUL Reuters It would be desirable for South Korean President Moon Jaein to visit Japan and meet its leaders during the Olympics South Koreas sports minister said on Friday after the Japanese leader suggested it was up to South Korea to mend tieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020-southkorea-japan/desirable-for-s-korea-president-to-visit-japan-during-olympics-amid-disputes-idUSKCN2EF0QG2021-07-10
TOKYO Reuters Capital expenditure growth in Japan sped up in May a Reuters poll of 18 economists showed a glimmer of hope that solid exports may help boost privatesector investment for a postpandemic growthPositiveTOKYO Reuters Capital expenditure growth in Japan sped up in May a Reuters poll of 18 economists showed a glimmer of hope that solid exports may help boost privatesector investment for a postpandemic growthhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-orders/japan-june-core-machinery-orders-seen-up-again-wholesale-inflation-easing-poll-idUSKCN2EF0OT2021-07-10
As such the BOJ may opt to provide longerdated loans rather than pay the 0PositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans central bank will likely offer zero interest longterm funds to commercial lenders that provide loans or investment for activities aimed at combating climate change said sources familiar with its thinkinghttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/exclusive-boj-to-offer-zero-rate-long-term-loans-in-climate-scheme-sources-idUSKCN2EE0JF2021-07-09
We know that in August or September they may tell us to close our doors again he saidNeutralPARIS Reuters In a cavernous Paris nightclub DJ Vinz set up his decks ahead of Friday night when French clubs will be permitted to reopen for the first time since the COVID19 crisis erupted although stringent rules mean many will stay shutteredhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-nightclubs/a-french-dj-returns-to-work-as-clubs-reopen-for-first-time-since-covid-struck-idUSKCN2EE1AO2021-07-09
While many investors struggle to fully grasp the triggers behind the global bond rally a broad rethink of the reflation narrative and a sense that economic growth may have peaked are common explanations together with hedge funds unwinding bets gone wrongNegativeReuters European stocks sank on Thursday posting their worst session in two months with all sectors in the red as concerns about the resilience of economic recovery sent investors fleeing to bondshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-stocks-a-sea-of-red-as-bonds-rally-idUSKCN2EE2272021-07-09
The U.S. exit from Afghanistan is a headache for Moscow which fears spiralling fighting may push refugees into Central Asia create a jihadist threat and even stir civil war in one exSoviet state a former Russian diplomat and two analysts have told ReutersNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The Russianled CSTO military bloc said on Thursday it was ready to mobilise its full capacity if the situation on Tajikistans border with Afghanistan deteriorated as a Taliban delegation in Moscow told Russia it did not pose a threat to the regionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-russia-tajikista/russia-led-bloc-ready-to-act-if-afghan-border-unravels-taliban-reassures-moscow-idUSKCN2EE1M32021-07-09
Cheaper longterm borrowing may be a positive impulse in itself but what it says about the markets darkening view of the economy over the immediate horizon is another thingPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-bonds/column-no-brave-new-world-for-the-bond-market-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2OK5AZ2021-07-09
MOSCOW Reuters The U.S. exit from Afghanistan is a headache for Moscow which fears spiralling fighting may push refugees into its Central Asian backyard create a jihadist threat and even stir civil war in one exSoviet state a former Russian diplomat and two analysts saidNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The U.S. exit from Afghanistan is a headache for Moscow which fears spiralling fighting may push refugees into its Central Asian backyard create a jihadist threat and even stir civil war in one exSoviet state a former Russian diplomat and two analysts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-afghanistan-conflict-russia-analysis/analysis-for-russia-u-s-afghan-exit-creates-security-threat-on-southern-flank-idUSKCN2EE1Z42021-07-09
All this may yet prove trueNeutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-bonds/column-no-brave-new-world-for-the-bond-market-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2OK5AZ2021-07-09
Lopez Obrador said this month he may seek out additional corn imports to keep a lid on creeping prices for corn tortillas the countrys main staple underscoring an overarching sensitivity for the leftist leaderPositiveMEXICO CITY Reuters A clash at the top of Mexicos agriculture ministry over the scope of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradors push to prohibit geneticallymodified corn has cast uncertainty over the farm and food industries in the country that first developed the grainhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-agriculture/clashing-visions-of-mexicos-gmo-corn-ban-cloud-impact-idUSKCN2EE15G2021-07-09
South Korea reported its biggest daily rise in new cases and a top health official warned the numbers may nearly double by the end of July even as the country considers imposing a semilockdown in hardhit SeoulNegativeReuters Olympic organisers are set to ban all spectators from the Games the Asahi daily said on Thursday as Japan declared a coronavirus state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through its hosting of the event to curb a new wave of infectionshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest/factbox-latest-on-the-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKCN2EE14E2021-07-09
Whats more the gigantic forced buildup of household and corporate savings through the lockdowns of the past 18 months may end up just topping up that brimming savings glut even if large parts of these hoards are spent again or invested quicklyNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-bonds/column-no-brave-new-world-for-the-bond-market-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2OK5AZ2021-07-09
Ministers may seek assurances from the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that she can win legislative approval for the proposals in a divided U.S. Congress where Republicans and business groups are fighting Joe Bidens proposed tax increases on corporations and wealthy AmericansNegativeVENICE Reuters Finance ministers and central bankers from the group of 20 rich countries will meet face to face on Friday for the first time since the start of the COVID19 pandemic at a gathering in Venice where corporate tax reform will top the agendahttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-g20-economy/tax-reform-tops-agenda-as-g20-finance-chiefs-meet-in-venice-idUSKCN2EF0BC2021-07-09
The foundations of a recovery are in place but the timing may be delayed somewhat as the curbs weigh on the economys expected rebound in the current quarter one of the sources said a view echoed by three other sourcesNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is expected to slash this fiscal years economic growth forecast in fresh quarterly projections due out next week sources say as prospects of another state of emergency for Tokyo threaten to dent consumptionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/japan-economy-boj-forecast/exclusive-boj-seen-cutting-this-years-growth-forecast-as-covid-19-curbs-hurt-outlook-sources-idUSKCN2EE0SL2021-07-09
The emergence of COVID variants also means vaccine optimism was perhaps greater than markets first hoped and may now stall recoveries in many emerging economies in particular he addedNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-bonds/column-no-brave-new-world-for-the-bond-market-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2OK5AZ2021-07-09
Some delegations at the meeting may express concerns that rising inflation and interest rates in the United States could unbalance the global economy G20 officials said though this is unlikely to appear in the final communiqueNegativeVENICE Reuters Finance ministers and central bankers from the group of 20 rich countries will meet face to face on Friday for the first time since the start of the COVID19 pandemic at a gathering in Venice where corporate tax reform will top the agendahttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-g20-economy/tax-reform-tops-agenda-as-g20-finance-chiefs-meet-in-venice-idUSKCN2EF0BC2021-07-09
Kim Jong Un has been frustrated by officials not accurately carrying out his directives or communicating information up to him and the personnel changes may fit with broader efforts to rewire the guts of the regime by devolving authority but not power down the chain of command Gause saidNegativeSEOUL Reuters New photos confirm North Korea has demoted a military leader in a reshuffle that left the ruling partys top body dominated by civilians possibly signalling leader Kim Jong Uns focus on the economy and frustration with bureaucratic failures analysts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-politics/analysis-n-korea-reshuffle-signals-military-policy-not-top-priority-now-analysts-say-idUSKCN2EE0D12021-07-08
Weve noticed that some companies may have this issue so we will continue to keep the exchange rate stable and make timely adjustments to the policy tools Vice Governor Fan Yifei told a press conference when asked about the issue that exporters are lossmaking on all of their ordersNegativeBEIJING Reuters China will continue to keep its currency stable and make timely adjustments to its policy tools to help struggling exporters a central bank deputy governor said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-pboc-rates/china-central-bank-says-will-keep-yuan-stable-to-help-exporters-idUSKCN2EE0CC2021-07-08
One exception may be billet sales to European customers contracts for which are nearly all agreed ahead of the quarter to which they applyPositiveLONDON Reuters Plans by Russia to impose taxes on exports of aluminium a vital material for transport and packaging have fueled a surge in spot market costs for consumers in Europe and the United Stateshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-metals-aluminium-russia-graphic/russias-aluminium-export-tax-fuels-price-surge-on-spot-market-idUSKCN2ED10H2021-07-08
BRASILIA Reuters Brazils President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he may not accept the result of a presidential election next year unless the voting system which uses computers to record votes is replaced with printed ballots that he favorsNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazils President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he may not accept the result of a presidential election next year unless the voting system which uses computers to record votes is replaced with printed ballots that he favorshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-bolsonaro-election/brazils-bolsonaro-says-he-may-not-accept-2022-election-under-current-voting-system-idUSKCN2ED28N2021-07-08
Verster sees the Stack Overflow acquisition as a sign that Prosus may get a bit more aggressive although he expects the group which owns a mix of controlling and minority stakes in many tech firms will remain more conservative than SoftbankPositiveAMSTERDAM/JOHANNESBURG Reuters Prosus Europes answer to SoftBank and its Vision Fund is betting that its longterm investments can fill a yawning valuation gap and give it the same name recognition as one of the worlds most aggressive technology investorshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-prosus-naspers-m-a-strategy-focus/europes-softbank-prosus-plays-long-game-to-shrink-value-gap-idUSKCN2EE0GC2021-07-08
SEOUL Reuters South Koreas Samsung SDI Co may build a battery cell plant in the United States to support the auto industrys shift to electrification a company source with close knowledge of the matter told Reuters on ThursdayPositiveSEOUL Reuters South Koreas Samsung SDI Co may build a battery cell plant in the United States to support the auto industrys shift to electrification a company source with close knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-samsung-sdi-usa-batteries/s-koreas-samsung-sdi-considers-building-battery-cell-plant-in-u-s-idUSKCN2EE0FD2021-07-08
Because one side which is our side may not accept the resultNeutralBRASILIA Reuters Brazils President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he may not accept the result of a presidential election next year unless the voting system which uses computers to record votes is replaced with printed ballots that he favorshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-bolsonaro-election/brazils-bolsonaro-says-he-may-not-accept-2022-election-under-current-voting-system-idUSKCN2ED28N2021-07-08
Analyst Ken Rumph of Jefferies who rates Prosus shares a hold says the market discount may persist after the crossholding structure is in place as investors are put off by the same issues they had with Naspers including a complicated control structureNegativeAMSTERDAM/JOHANNESBURG Reuters Prosus Europes answer to SoftBank and its Vision Fund is betting that its longterm investments can fill a yawning valuation gap and give it the same name recognition as one of the worlds most aggressive technology investorshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-prosus-naspers-m-a-strategy-focus/europes-softbank-prosus-plays-long-game-to-shrink-value-gap-idUSKCN2EE0GC2021-07-08
The military dominates affairs in North Korea and there is no suggestion that will change in the long term but the changes may signal that for the time being Kim is unlikely to resume nuclear brinkmanship while he focuses on problems at home Gause saidNegativeSEOUL Reuters New photos confirm North Korea has demoted a military leader in a reshuffle that left the ruling partys top body dominated by civilians possibly signalling leader Kim Jong Uns focus on the economy and frustration with bureaucratic failures analysts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-politics/analysis-n-korea-reshuffle-signals-military-policy-not-top-priority-now-analysts-say-idUSKCN2EE0D12021-07-08
But while Australia the secondbiggest exporter of thermal coal and the biggest of coking coal may have lost the China market it has been able to find alternatives and the price of its coals have also been rising stronglyNegativeLAUNCESTON Australia Reuters Seaborne coal has become a quiet winner among energy commodities lacking the attention of higherprofile crude oil and liquefied natural gas LNG but enjoying strong gains amid rising demandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-column-russell-coal-asia/column-robust-china-coal-demand-amid-australia-import-ban-fuels-price-rally-russell-idUSKCN2EE0CE2021-07-08
It was hard to determine Ris fate let alone draw conclusions about what signal this is meant to send in terms of North Koreas strategic weapons programme said Rachel Minyoung Lee an analyst at the U.S.based 38 North programme which studies North Korea noting that he may be fully reinstated and even reclaim his presidium member titleNegativeSEOUL Reuters New photos confirm North Korea has demoted a military leader in a reshuffle that left the ruling partys top body dominated by civilians possibly signalling leader Kim Jong Uns focus on the economy and frustration with bureaucratic failures analysts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-northkorea-politics/analysis-n-korea-reshuffle-signals-military-policy-not-top-priority-now-analysts-say-idUSKCN2EE0D12021-07-08
The draft text calls upon the three countries to refrain from making any statements or taking any action that may jeopardize the negotiation process and urges Ethiopia to refrain from continuing to unilaterally fill the GERD reservoirNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Tunisia has proposed the U.N. Security Council push for a binding agreement between Ethiopia Sudan and Egypt on the operation of a giant hydropower dam within six months according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-dam-un/tunisia-pushing-u-n-action-on-ethiopia-dam-ethiopia-opposed-idUSKCN2ED2A72021-07-08
Tuesdays announcement may not improve things for Cowessess children if the circumstance of their families lives do not change as well said Cindy Blackstock a member of Gitxsan First Nation and executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society which is taking the government to court over the systemNegativeCOWESSESS FIRST NATION Saskatchewan Reuters The Canadian indigenous group that announced last month the discovery of an estimated 751 unmarked graves near a former residential school said on Tuesday it would take charge of its own child welfare services under an agreement with the federal governmenthttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-canada-indigenous-children/canadian-indigenous-group-takes-charge-of-child-welfare-services-idUSKCN2EC2GB2021-07-07
The Kremlin said it would not support the idea of closing borders between Russias regions to stop the virus from spreading although some regions may take swift and harsh measures to withstand the pandemicNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia on Tuesday reported a record 737 deaths from coronaviruslinked causes in the past 24 hours as the country stepped up efforts to vaccinate its population of more than 144 million peoplehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-cases/russia-reports-record-737-covid-19-deaths-changes-entry-rules-idUSKCN2EC1AU2021-07-07
PARIS Reuters Frances government said on Tuesday it may refer Russia to the World Trade Organisation WTO over Moscows plans to force champagne producers to add the designation sparkling wine to their products sold in RussiaNegativePARIS Reuters Frances government said on Tuesday it may refer Russia to the World Trade Organisation WTO over Moscows plans to force champagne producers to add the designation sparkling wine to their products sold in Russiahttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-champagne-france-minister/france-we-may-refer-moscow-to-wto-over-champagne-row-idUSKCN2EC1NG2021-07-07
In fresh quarterly projections due next week the BOJ may maintain or slightly cut this fiscal years growth forecast as it weighs the impact of solid exports and the hit to consumption from curbs to combat the virus they saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan offered a cautiously optimistic view on the countrys regional economies pointing to divergent trends in areas gaining from robust exports and those still hurt by weak consumption due to the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/boj-cautiously-upbeat-on-regional-japan-as-divergence-widens-idUSKCN2EB0282021-07-06
Some analysts fear Japans economy may fall back into recession in the second quarter defined as two straight quarters of contraction as consumer and business confidence took a hit from measures to stem a rise in coronavirus infectionsNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans household spending rose at a doubledigit rate in May as consumers bought cars and mobile phones though the pace of growth slowed from the prior month as a new wave of COVID19 infections weighed on consumer confidencehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-spending/japans-may-household-spending-growth-slows-from-previous-month-idUSKCN2EB1UZ2021-07-06
Gold prices may be able to hold onto recent gains but staying above the 1800 resistance may not be in the traders radar until the latest minutes of the Feds meeting is released Avtar Sandu senior commodities manager at Phillip Futures said in a notePositiveDollar index dips 0http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-reclaims-1800-oz-mark-as-dollar-slips-focus-on-fed-minutes-idUSL2N2OI0362021-07-06
At her weekly news conference Lam expressed dismay at some residents mourning the death of a 50yearold who stabbed a policeman before killing himself on July 1 the anniversary of the former British colonys return to Chinese rule and the Chinese Communist Partys centenaryNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday ideologies posed risks to national security and urged parents teachers and religious leaders to observe the behaviour of teenagers and report those who break the law to the authoritieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-security/hk-leader-says-ideologies-pose-security-risk-teenagers-need-to-be-monitored-idUSKCN2EC07C2021-07-06
The law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday requires all foreign producers of sparkling wine to describe their product as such on the back of the bottle though not on the front while makers of Russian shampanskoye may continue to use that term aloneNegativePARIS/MOSCOW Reuters Frances champagne industry group on Monday blasted a new Russian law that forces foreign producers to add a sparkling wine reference to their bottles of champagne and called for the halting of exports of the bubbly drink to Russiahttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-champagne-france/french-champagne-industry-group-fumes-over-new-russian-law-idUSKCN2EB0TQ2021-07-06
While the vaccination rollout is progressing more quickly than thought its economic impact may not be seen until September or laterPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans household spending rose at a doubledigit rate in May as consumers bought cars and mobile phones though the pace of growth slowed from the prior month as a new wave of COVID19 infections weighed on consumer confidencehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-spending/japans-may-household-spending-growth-slows-from-previous-month-idUSKCN2EB1UZ2021-07-06
The crisis may have anaesthetised peoples relationship to work he told Reuters on the sidelines of the Rencontres Economiques conference in AixenProvenceNegativeAIXENPROVENCE France Reuters A shortage of qualified workers doubts raised by working from home and supplychain havoc are proving problematic for some companies as they try to ride Frances recovery from the pandemic but struggle to fill vacancies business leaders saidhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-france-business/home-workers-questioning-jobs-supply-chain-havoc-weigh-on-french-recovery-idUSKCN2EA0H52021-07-05
Heita Kawakatsu governor of Shizuoka prefecture told a news conference the development of residential areas near the disasterhit area may have reduced the mountains ability to retain water and caused the disaster Kyodo news agency saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Rain hampered Japanese rescuers seeking 20 missing people on Sunday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the central city of Atami killing two women a local city official said on Sundayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-rainfall/japan-rescue-work-continues-after-deadly-landslides-20-missing-idUSKCN2EA01M2021-07-05
Spot gold may rise to 1813/oz technicals Adds chart details and updates pricesPositiveMost U.S. markets closed on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-firm-as-rate-hike-bets-ebb-fed-minutes-in-focus-idUSL2N2OH0332021-07-05
BEIJING Reuters Growth in Chinas services sector slowed sharply in June to a 14month low weighed down by a resurgence of COVID19 cases in southern China a private survey showed on Monday adding to concerns the worlds secondlargest economy may be starting to lose some momentumNegativeBEIJING Reuters Growth in Chinas services sector slowed sharply in June to a 14month low weighed down by a resurgence of COVID19 cases in southern China a private survey showed on Monday adding to concerns the worlds secondlargest economy may be starting to lose some momentumhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-economy-pmi/growth-in-chinas-june-services-activity-falls-to-14-month-low-caixin-pmi-idUSKCN2EB03Z2021-07-05
Coupled with a slowdown in the manufacturing sector analysts say the PMI survey findings suggest that pentup COVID demand may have peaked and Chinas robust economic rebound from the crisis is starting to moderateNegativeBEIJING Reuters Growth in Chinas services sector slowed sharply in June to a 14month low weighed down by a resurgence of COVID19 cases in southern China a private survey showed on Monday adding to concerns the worlds secondlargest economy may be starting to lose some momentumhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-economy-pmi/growth-in-chinas-june-services-activity-falls-to-14-month-low-caixin-pmi-idUSKCN2EB03Z2021-07-05
Lee said mRNA vaccine makers may be reluctant to share their technology but they can take advantage of South Koreas raw material suppliers to address a global shortage of such ingredients as lipids nucleotides and capping reagentsPositiveSEOUL Reuters South Korea is in talks with mRNA vaccine makers including Pfizer and Moderna to produce COVID19 shots in the country and is ready to offer the capacity to make up to 1 billion doses immediately a senior government official saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-southkorea-vaccine/exclusive-south-korea-in-talks-with-mrna-vaccine-makers-to-make-up-to-1-billion-doses-government-official-idUSKCN2EB07O2021-07-05
While no immediate decision will be made on whether to issue a CBDC more details on its design may spur debate on how CBDC issuance could affect financial institutions he saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japan will have more clarity on what a digital yen would look like late next year a lawmaker overseeing the ruling partys digital currency plan said potentially sparking a turf war between traditional lenders and online platform operatorshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-cbdc/japans-digital-yen-plan-to-become-clearer-late-2022-says-ruling-party-official-idUSKCN2EB02Z2021-07-05
Makers of Russian shampanskoye may continue to use that term aloneNeutralMOSCOW Reuters The French champagne maker Moet Hennessy said on Sunday it would begin adding the designation sparkling wine to the back of bottles destined for Russia to comply with a new law having had to suspend deliveries to make the changehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-champagne-france-lvmh/moet-hennessy-to-add-sparkling-wine-label-to-champagne-for-russia-idUSKCN2EA0GP2021-07-05
There may be more heavy rainfalls and we need to be taking the highest caution Suga said in televised remarksNegativeTOKYO Reuters At least two people were feared dead on Saturday after landslides triggered by heavy rains hit the central Japanese city of Atami where about 20 people were still missing public broadcaster NHK saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-rainfall/two-feared-dead-20-missing-in-japan-as-torrential-rains-unleash-landslides-nhk-idUSKCN2E90462021-07-04
Investors may get a deeper glimpse at the Federal Reserves views on inflation when the minutes from its most recent meeting are released Wednesday while the ISM reading of service industry activity is set to be released on TuesdayPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Expectations that Treasury yields may stay tame in the second half of the year are pushing some investors to take a second look at companies whose dividend payouts beat those offered on U.S. government bondshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-eye-high-dividend-stocks-as-treasury-yields-languish-idUSKCN2E82IE2021-07-03
Some investors believe these stocks may be a good bet in coming months however as a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve and signs of peaking growth dent expectations that Treasury yields will resume a surge that began in the first quarter but has more recently died downNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Expectations that Treasury yields may stay tame in the second half of the year are pushing some investors to take a second look at companies whose dividend payouts beat those offered on U.S. government bondshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-eye-high-dividend-stocks-as-treasury-yields-languish-idUSKCN2E82IE2021-07-03
May you not rest in peace and may your birthday and deathday be the same read the messages on funeral wreaths in Theinzayet township in eastern Mon stateNegativeReuters Protesters burned mock coffins and pictures of Myanmars army ruler Min Aung Hlaing on Saturday in the latest demonstrations against the coup over five months ago that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaoshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-myanmar-politics/myanmar-protesters-burn-junta-leaders-images-on-his-birthday-idUSKCN2E90492021-07-03
A Reuters poll showed that in coming months Fed tapering worries may see investors shun the currencies coined the fragile five of Brazil India Indonesia Turkey and South AfricaNegativeChina bluechips fall nearly 3http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-shares-fall-1-on-china-slide-u-s-payrolls-eyed-idUSL2N2OE0FE2021-07-03
Minutes from the central banks latest monetary policy meeting due out next week may also give a glimpse into policymakers thinkingPositiveNEW YORK Reuters A stronger than expected U.S. employment report is strengthening investors focus on economic data and the Federal Reserves next move as markets cheer further evidence of a robust economic recovery amid worries over persistent inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-payrolls-analysis/analysis-strong-jobs-numbers-throw-markets-focus-back-on-data-fed-idUSKCN2E82BD2021-07-03
But the jobs recovery may not be even across sectors she said with automation and other factors allowing some industries to permanently get by with fewer workersPositiveReuters No major U.S. industry has regained its prerecession level of employment in the 16 months since COVID19 torpedoed the labor market a sobering reality check on the lasting mark of the pandemic as the nation heads into Independence Day weekendhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-jobs-industry/no-the-jobs-arent-all-back-yet-in-any-top-u-s-industry-idUSKCN2E82BX2021-07-03
NEW YORK Reuters Expectations that Treasury yields may stay tame in the second half of the year are pushing some investors to take a second look at companies whose dividend payouts beat those offered on U.S. government bondsPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Expectations that Treasury yields may stay tame in the second half of the year are pushing some investors to take a second look at companies whose dividend payouts beat those offered on U.S. government bondshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-eye-high-dividend-stocks-as-treasury-yields-languish-idUSKCN2E82IE2021-07-03
Constand and her attorneys said the convictions reversal was not only disappointing but of concern that it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailantNegativeLOS ANGELES Reuters Bill Cosbys surprise release from prison stirred concern among womens advocates that it will erode recent gains in Hollywood and beyond to hold men accountable for harassment and abusehttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-cosby-women/bill-cosby-release-sparks-worries-it-will-set-back-metoo-progress-idUSKCN2E75AY2021-07-02
Cemex may have a harder time than some firms however because construction codes in the United States one of its most important markets dont allow many alternative cement ingredients that could lower manufacturing emissionsNegativeMEXICO CITY Reuters Cemex North Americas biggest concrete producer has vowed to slash carbon dioxide emissions by 40 before 2030 and to eliminate them by 2050 ambitious goals reflecting growing pressure on the industry from regulators and investorshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-cemex-climate-emissions-insigh/concrete-makers-face-heavy-lift-on-climate-pledges-idUSKCN2E740V2021-07-02
Labor shortages may become less of a constraint from September but there is no guarantee given evidence to suggest potentially more than 2 million people have taken early retirement in the past year said James Knightley chief international economist at ING in New YorkNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. job growth likely picked up in June as companies desperate to boost production and services amid booming demand raised wages and offered incentives to lure millions of reluctant unemployed Americans back into the labor forcehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-employment-likely-accelerated-in-june-as-companies-boost-perks-for-workers-idUSKCN2E80BP2021-07-02
Brazils pork export to the United States may also benefit from the trend she saidPositiveSAO PAULO Reuters Strained trade relations between China and Australia have prompted Chinese importers to buy more U.S. beef making room for Brazil to increase exports to the United States trade data showhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-beef/brazil-beef-exports-to-u-s-rise-amid-china-australia-trade-spat-idUSKCN2E74M62021-07-02
And the Fed may well signal some reduction of its money printing over the next 3 monthsPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-dollar/column-dollar-builds-another-head-of-steam-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2OD5HR2021-07-02
may cause volatility in EM currencies alongside too but broadly investors may remain cautious of taking bullish EM FX exposureNegativeBENGALURU/JOHANNESBURG Reuters Volatility risks in coming months are high on the radar of emerging market currency investors still familiar with past Fed tightening a Reuters poll of strategists found but commodity prices are offering support amid slow vaccination rateshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-forex-poll-emerging/ghosts-of-taper-tantrum-to-haunt-emfx-stir-volatility-memories-reuters-poll-idUSKCN2E801X2021-07-02
Even in the realm of political risk the third quarter may pack more of punch for the euro as Germany heads to the polls in September the pound grapples with thorny Brexit realities and the yuan braces for more U.S.China tensionsNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-dollar/column-dollar-builds-another-head-of-steam-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2OD5HR2021-07-02
Some investors have piled into Treasuries in recent weeks fueled by expectations that U.S. growth may be peaking and the Fed will be less tolerant of rising consumer pricesNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Worries over the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant are emerging in various corners of global financial markets even as U.S. stocks hover near record highshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-delta/covid-delta-variant-worries-bubble-to-the-surface-in-some-asset-prices-idUSKCN2E80EC2021-07-02
The 63 ruling authored by conservative Justice Samuel Alito held that the restrictions on early ballot collection by third parties and where ballots may be cast did not violate the Voting Rights Act a landmark 1965 federal law that prohibits racial discrimination in votingNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for states to enact voting restrictions endorsing Republicanbacked measures in Arizona that a lower court had decided disproportionately burdened Black Latino and Native American voters and handing a defeat to Democrats who had challenged the policieshttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-ballots/u-s-supreme-court-gives-states-more-leeway-to-restrict-voting-idUSKCN2E740U2021-07-02
Some investors believe fresh uncertainty over Covid19 may be accelerating the move in yields on U.S. government bonds which are among the worlds most popular haven assetsNegativeNEW YORK Reuters Worries over the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant are emerging in various corners of global financial markets even as U.S. stocks hover near record highshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-delta/covid-delta-variant-worries-bubble-to-the-surface-in-some-asset-prices-idUSKCN2E80EC2021-07-02
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instanceNegativeReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-07-01
In the case of sugarcane it is possible the cold weather will accelerate harvesting as mills may try to reduce losses and start crushing sooner Somars Oliveira saidNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters Frosts were reported in Brazils sugarcane coffee and corn areas on Wednesday analysts and weather agencies said as the country saw very low temperatures all the way from the southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul to the northern part of São Paulohttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-grains-frosts/frosts-reported-in-brazils-sugarcane-coffee-and-corn-areas-idUSKCN2E62052021-07-01
SAO PAULO Reuters Digital currency issuance in the future will be centralized but custody of these assets may not be Brazils central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said on Wednesday adding that a Brazilian digital currency will not be interestbearingNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters Digital currency issuance in the future will be centralized but custody of these assets may not be Brazils central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said on Wednesday adding that a Brazilian digital currency will not be interestbearinghttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-currency-digital/digital-currency-issuance-will-be-centralized-brazil-cenbank-chief-idUSKCN2E61VP2021-07-01
The New York and Singaporebased companys online platform serves as a matchmaker between insurance companies allowing them to offer customers products that may not be in their area of specializationPositiveJuly 1 Reuters Insurance tech startup bolttech on Thursday said it raised 180 million in a funding round led by private investment firm Activant Capital Group that valued it at more than 1 billionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/insurance-bolttech-funding/insurance-tech-startup-bolttech-raises-180-mln-valued-at-over-1-bln-idUSL2N2OD0482021-07-01
While the pandemics scars may begin to heal next year prospects of benign inflation may mean Fed policy is likely to have a bigger impact on Asian monetary policy than inflationNegativeNew wave of COVID infections hurting emerging Asian growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/us/article/asia-economy-inflation/what-inflation-pandemic-leaves-emerging-asias-consumer-recovery-behind-idUSL3N2OB09P2021-06-30
While a global economic recovery helped boost corporate tax income in the latter half of last fiscal year steady employment and rising stock prices may have underpinned private consumption that makes up more than half of the economyPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans tax revenues likely exceeded 60 trillion yen 540 billion to a record high in the year that ended in March despite the blow to the economy from the COVID19 pandemic two government sources told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-tax/japan-tax-revenues-likely-reached-record-high-in-fy2020-21-sources-idUSKCN2E60652021-06-30
The real test for Asian central banks could come next year when the Fed may deliver clearer signals on rate hike prospects and put more upward pressure on the regions bond yieldsNegativeNew wave of COVID infections hurting emerging Asian growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/us/article/asia-economy-inflation/what-inflation-pandemic-leaves-emerging-asias-consumer-recovery-behind-idUSL3N2OB09P2021-06-30
4 in July though those forecasts may not fully take the global semiconductor supply issue into account a trade ministry official saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans industrial output posted the biggest monthly drop in a year in May as a sharp fall in car production threatened to undermine the countrys economic recovery just weeks before Tokyo is set to host the Olympic Gameshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-output/japans-may-factory-output-records-biggest-drop-in-a-year-idUSKCN2E600Z2021-06-30
A successful staging of the Games may help boost confidence among the Japanese public which could stimulate household consumption and broader demand conditions at homePositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans industrial output posted the biggest monthly drop in a year in May as a sharp fall in car production threatened to undermine the countrys economic recovery just weeks before Tokyo is set to host the Olympic Gameshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-output/japans-may-factory-output-records-biggest-drop-in-a-year-idUSKCN2E600Z2021-06-30
He noted that some unions may choose not to hold a vote at all and let their collective contracts expire because they do not expect to rally sufficient worker supportPositiveMEXICO CITY Reuters Mexico is looking at new ways to carry out the worker contract votes that are required under a recent labor reform officials said on Tuesday after a disputed vote at a General Motors plant drew U.S. scrutiny over possible worker rights violationshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-labor/mexico-looks-at-improving-contract-votes-after-gm-dispute-idUSKCN2E52NJ2021-06-30
Monthend rebalancing flows may also be at play but with U.S. equities outperforming in June and in the quarter the bias would be for USD selling rather than buying Rodrigo Catril senior FX strategist at National Australia Bank said in a noteNegativeSHANGHAI June 30 Reuters Asian shares rose and a gauge of global equities hovered near record highs on Wednesday after rising consumer confidence in economic recovery boosted the Nasdaq index to its highestever closing levelhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-shares-rise-after-consumer-confidence-boosts-nasdaq-to-record-high-idUSL2N2OC03G2021-06-30
This may encourage lawmakers to call for an additional extra budget around 10 trillion yen before the election later this year on top of about 30 trillion yen of last fiscal years stimulus budget that remained unused he saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japans tax revenues likely exceeded 60 trillion yen 540 billion to a record high in the year that ended in March despite the blow to the economy from the COVID19 pandemic two government sources told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-tax/japan-tax-revenues-likely-reached-record-high-in-fy2020-21-sources-idUSKCN2E60652021-06-30
The joint statement by the Bank of Mexico finance ministry and banking regulator comes after Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego on Sunday said his banking business Banco Azteca may begin using bitcoin which would make it the countrys first bank to start accepting the cryptocurrencyPositiveMEXICO CITY Reuters Mexican financial authorities on Monday said that crypto assets are not legal tender in Mexico and are not considered currencies under current laws warning that financial institutions that operate with them are subject to sanctionshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-economy/mexico-says-cryptocurrencies-are-not-money-warns-of-risks-idUSKCN2E42C82021-06-29
A senior government official has previously told Reuters that Twitter may no longer be eligible to seek liability exemptions as an intermediary or the host of user content in India due to its failure to comply with the new IT rulesNegativeLUCKNOW India Reuters A Hindu hardline group has filed a complaint with police against Twitters country head after politically sensitive regions were depicted outside a map of India on its website kickstarting an investigation in a fresh headache for the U.S. tech firmhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-india-twitter/twitter-faces-new-headache-in-india-after-police-complaint-over-controversial-map-idUSKCN2E50BN2021-06-29
Two industry sources said that lower output levels may be due to technical issues some Russian oil producers are experiencing with output at older oilfieldsNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russian oil production has declined so far in June from average levels in May despite a price rally in oil market and OPEC+ output cuts easing two sources familiar with the data told Reuters on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-oil-output/russia-struggles-to-raise-oil-output-despite-price-rally-sources-idUSKCN2E41O42021-06-29
The regime may have intended from the beginning to emphasise the fact that Kim is working hard for the people at a time of widespread hardship or its messaging may have been an unintended consequence of Kims inevitable appearance Green saidNegativeSEOUL Reuters A rare mention in North Korean state media of leader Kim Jong Uns health could be intended to head off speculation and play up shared sacrifice amid food shortages analysts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-northkorea-politics-kim-analysis/analysis-north-korea-sees-propaganda-value-in-slimmer-kim-analysts-say-idUSKCN2E409J2021-06-28
The bar may therefore be high for a nasty surprise and one that might push the Fed into early tapering and tighteningNegativeBy Ritvik Carvalhohttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-edges-lower-ahead-of-u-s-inflation-data-idUSL2N2O70R02021-06-26
While pentup demand may underpin private consumption which makes up more than half of the economy a global chip shortage may weigh on an exportled recovery analysts sayNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans factory output likely fell in May while retail sales rose for a third straight month a Reuters poll showed on Friday highlighting the uneven recovery in the worlds third largest economy from the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-output/japans-factory-output-likely-fell-in-may-underscoring-patchy-recovery-poll-idUSKCN2E10C72021-06-25
If additional debtfinanced spending can lift economic potential without stoking inflation decades of trepidation over unchecked public debt loads moving from crisis to crisis may well have been wide of the mark and a different regime of high but manageable public debt at handNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-debt/column-only-half-time-in-public-debt-match-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2O55JA2021-06-25
Unfortunately with the current pressure of the lab leak hypothesis and the sensitivities in doing this followup research in China it may be some time till we see reports like that he saidNegativeSHANGHAI Reuters The virus that causes COVID19 could have started spreading in China as early as October 2019 two months before the first case was identified in the central city of Wuhan a new study showed on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-origins/first-covid-19-case-could-have-emerged-in-china-in-oct-2019-study-idUSKCN2E10182021-06-25
Investors may have to pick a sideNeutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-debt/column-only-half-time-in-public-debt-match-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2O55JA2021-06-25
The impact of crypto assets may have pushed Teslas share price above its intrinsic value making it a good time to sell said Hideki Yasuda an analyst at Ace Research InstitutePositiveTOKYO Reuters Panasonic Corp sold its stake in electric car maker Tesla Inc for about 400 billion yen 3http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-panasonic-tesla/panasonic-sells-tesla-stake-for-3-6-billion-may-use-cash-for-strategic-investments-idUSKCN2E02SG2021-06-25
Spot gold may break a support at 1769 per ounce and fall into a range of 17341744 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeGold may break support at 1769/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-eyes-first-weekly-rise-in-four-on-muted-dollar-u-s-data-in-focus-idUSL2N2O70412021-06-25
But there may never be a correct answerNegativeTOKYO Reuters As the world tries to price the cost of climate change Japans second largest nonlife insurer MS&AD foresees the potential rise in claim payments in 2050 to be anywhere between 5 to 50 from current levelshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-climate-change-japan-insurers/japan-insurers-struggle-to-pinpoint-climate-change-cost-estimates-idUSKCN2E02QP2021-06-25
Two Fed officials on Wednesday said that a period of high inflation in the United States may last longer than anticipated a day after Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed inflation worries and signalled interest rates would not be hiked too quicklyNegativeGold may test support at 1769/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-dips-on-firm-dollar-mixed-fed-signals-focus-on-u-s-data-idUSL2N2O60512021-06-24
but we need to advance united one senior EU diplomat said adding that some Baltic countries wary of Russia may not agree to a summitNegativeBRUSSELS Reuters France and Germany proposed on Wednesday a European Union summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to improve relations two diplomats said potentially paving the way for the first such meeting since 2014http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-eu-summit-russia/france-germany-propose-eu-summit-with-russias-putin-diplomats-say-idUSKCN2DZ1TT2021-06-24
They have said that farm workers often are migrants who change job sites frequently and may not understand English or Spanish making work site access one of the only ways to inform them of their labor rightsNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court again tightened the reins on organized labor on Wednesday declaring in a case brought by two fruit companies that a decadesold California regulation that let union organizers enter agricultural properties without an employers consent violated constitutional property rightshttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-unions/u-s-supreme-court-limits-union-power-in-farm-access-ruling-idUSKCN2DZ1T62021-06-24
Spot gold is biased to downside and may test a support at 1769 per ounce a break below which could open the way towards the range of 17341744 range according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeGold may test support at 1769/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-dips-on-firm-dollar-mixed-fed-signals-focus-on-u-s-data-idUSL2N2O60512021-06-24
With consumer inflation at a nineyear high strong price pressure raises the possibility that the central bank may have to tighten policy sooner than expectedNegativeAdds comments from Bank of Korea Governorhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/southkorea-economy-cenbank/update-1-s-korea-c-bank-flags-stronger-inflationary-pressure-in-h2-idUSL2N2O602H2021-06-24
Bolsonaro has long made baseless allegations of voter fraud prompting fears he may not accept the results of the election in which he is almost certain to face his nemesis leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaNegativeOLIMPIA Brazil Reuters Jose Antonio Arantes a Brazilian newspaper editor and radio host awoke around 4 ahttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil-violence/threats-and-violence-mark-pandemic-debate-in-bolsonaros-brazil-idUSKCN2DZ2692021-06-24
Breyer cited some specific behavior that may require schools to act including severe bullying or harassment threats aimed at teachers or other students and rulebreakingNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania teenager who sued after a profanitylaced social media post got her banished from her high schools cheerleading squad in a closely watched free speech case but it declined to outright bar public schools from regulating offcampus speechhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-cheerleader/cheerleader-prevails-at-u-s-supreme-court-in-free-speech-case-idUSKCN2DZ1S62021-06-24
It is not clear how and if we may continue to work with companies connected to Gutseriyev so we were advised not to touch these barrels until it is clear one of the traders told ReutersPositiveMOSCOW Reuters TotalEnergies SE has asked commodity pricing agency S&P Global Platts to avoid buying oil from Russian businessman Mikhail Gutseriyev as European energy firms and trading houses seek clarification from the EU after it slapped him with sanctions traders saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-oil-totalenergies-russia-sanctions/total-seeks-to-avoid-oil-from-sanctioned-russian-tycoon-gutseriyev-traders-idUSKCN2DZ20H2021-06-24
After the school district appealed the Philadelphiabased 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the 1969 precedent did not apply to offcampus speech and that school officials may not regulate such speechNeutralReuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania teenager who sued after a profanitylaced social media post got her banished from her high schools cheerleading squad in a closely watched free speech case but it declined to outright bar public schools from regulating offcampus speechhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-cheerleader/cheerleader-prevails-at-u-s-supreme-court-in-free-speech-case-idUSKCN2DZ1S62021-06-24
While Swiss may be gradually falling out of love with using cash the number of banknotes in circulation is on the riseNegativeBERN June 23 Reuters Cash is still king in Switzerland a Swiss National Bank study published on Wednesday found although the wealthy countrys citizens are increasingly turning to cards and apps for payments during the pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/swiss-snb-cash/cash-loses-its-shine-in-pandemic-but-still-king-in-switzerland-idUSL5N2O43PE2021-06-23
If inflationary pressures do not cool Copom may be forced to go beyond 6NegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazils central bank discussed raising interest rates last week by more than 75 basis points minutes from its last policy meeting showed on Tuesday raising the chances of a more aggressive hike at its next meeting to keep inflation in checkhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-rates-minutes/brazil-cenbank-minutes-raise-possibility-of-100-bps-hike-at-next-meeting-idUSKCN2DY1A12021-06-23
Merkel said on Tuesday that Germany may need to spend gigantic sums on hitech industry and cleaner energy over the years ahead and some state aid would be neededPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-europe/column-europe-faces-recovery-with-german-handbrake-on-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NW8292021-06-23
Some of Powells colleagues are now openly suggesting the pandemic prompted so many people to retire it may be unrealistic to think the United States can return to the precrisis level of employment before the Fed needs to tighten monetary policyNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reaffirmed the U.S. central banks intent to encourage a broad and inclusive recovery of the job market and not to raise interest rates too quickly based only on the fear of coming inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed/fed-will-not-raise-rates-on-inflation-fears-alone-powell-says-idUSKCN2DY0YB2021-06-23
It is unclear how many people feel safe sitting indoors around others who may not be vaccinated or whether some may be happy watching streaming services at homeNegativeLOS ANGELES Reuters Hollywood is finally revving up the summer blockbuster engines for the first time since COVID19 idled the movie businesshttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-fast-and-furious/blockbusters-are-back-new-fast-furious-aims-to-jolt-us-movie-going-idUSKCN2DY12D2021-06-23
At their meeting last week Fed officials projected they may raise interest rates as soon as 2023 perhaps a year earlier than anticipated and Powell said during a news conference that the central bank was beginning talks about when to pare down its 120 billion in monthly purchases of government bonds and securities used to support the recoveryPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reaffirmed the U.S. central banks intent to encourage a broad and inclusive recovery of the job market and not to raise interest rates too quickly based only on the fear of coming inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed/fed-will-not-raise-rates-on-inflation-fears-alone-powell-says-idUSKCN2DY0YB2021-06-23
The reference to price pressures which are larger and may persist longer than expected suggests Powell is more attune to upside inflation risks than a few months agoNegativeReuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reaffirmed the U.S. central banks intent to encourage a broad and inclusive recovery of the job market and not to raise interest rates too quickly based only on the fear of coming inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-quotes/feds-powell-sticks-to-transient-inflation-scenario-on-capitol-hill-idUSKCN2DY2CX2021-06-23
Regardless of the steps you take a bad actor may decide to defraud us by violating our policies as evidently happened here EstikangiCarmel saidNegativeBOSTON Reuters A small Texas investor who caused shares of a real estate investment trust to plunge 39 percent in a day has agreed to pay the company restitution to settle a lawsuit against him a rare development that could embolden other companies to pursue such claimshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-hedgefunds-shortseller-farmland/i-regret-any-harm-short-seller-compensates-target-in-rare-move-idUSKCN2DX27I2021-06-22
Powell did not go into detail in his prepared remarks on current monetary policy or on the possibility the U.S. central bank may have to speed up its plans to pull back on some support for the economy because of the faster rise in pricesNeutralWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. economy continues to show sustained improvement from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing job market gains but inflation has increased notably in recent months Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in prepared testimony for a congressional hearing on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-powell/feds-powell-sees-sustained-improvement-in-economy-notable-rise-in-inflation-idUSKCN2DX2B42021-06-22
It is not the role of judges to decide what college sports reforms are needed Gorsuch said but a ruling earlier in the litigation by Californiabased U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken allowing educationrelated compensation may encourage scholastic achievement and allow studentathletes a measure of compensation more consistent with the value they bring to their schoolsPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out limits set by the major governing body for American intercollegiate sports on educationrelated benefits that schools can give players as a violation of antitrust law handing a big victory to studentathletes fighting for greater financial compensationhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-ncaa/u-s-supreme-court-backs-college-athletes-in-ncaa-compensation-fight-idUSKCN2DX1IR2021-06-22
On the technical front spot gold may retest a resistance 1797 per ounce a break above which could lead to a gain to 1825 according to according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeSpot gold may retest resistance 1797/oz technicalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-firm-as-u-s-treasury-yields-slide-idUSL2N2O303G2021-06-21
Analysts at Goldman Sachs agreed the dollars gains may not be sustained noting other central banks will need to consider policy normalisation too as their economies recover from the depressed levels brought on by the pandemicNeutralTOKYO/SYDNEY Reuters The dollar index which rose after the Feds surprise hawkish tilt last week gave up some of its gains on Monday while the Australian currency stumbled on lower prices of the countrys top export iron orehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-forex/dollar-gives-up-some-gains-after-fed-boost-aussie-falters-idUSKCN2DX00W2021-06-21
Iran has boosted the volume of crude it has stored on oil tankers in recent months according to data intelligence firm Kpler in what may be a preparation for a restart to exportsPositiveRepeats to more subscribershttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/iran-oil-storage/rpt-iran-stores-more-oil-on-tankers-as-it-counts-days-to-enter-markets-idUSL2N2O00V12021-06-21
Apple Daily plans to ask the governments Security Bureau to unfreeze the assets on Monday and failing that attempt it may look to challenge the decision in courtNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Hong Kong prodemocracy newspaper Apple Daily will be forced to shut in a matter of days after authorities froze the companys assets under a national security law an adviser to jailed owner Jimmy Lai told Reuters on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-security-exclusive/exclusive-hks-apple-daily-to-shut-within-days-says-jimmy-lai-adviser-idUSKCN2DX00G2021-06-21
The faces may change but the leader is Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei columnist Khaled alSuleiman wrote in Saudi newspaper OkazNegativeDUBAI Reuters Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran after a hardline judge won the presidency but their talks with Tehran might become tougher analysts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-iran-election-gulf/as-iran-veers-right-ties-with-gulf-arabs-may-hinge-on-nuclear-pact-idUSKCN2DV0GJ2021-06-20
However evidence from neighboring Chile which like Brazil has relied overwhelming on a vaccine developed by Chinas Sinovac Biotech suggests it may be months before mass immunization will effectively curb transmissionNegativeSAO PAULO Reuters Brazils death toll from COVID19 surpassed 500000 on Saturday as experts warn that the worlds seconddeadliest outbreak may worsen due to delayed vaccinations and the governments refusal to back social distancing measureshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil/brazil-passes-half-a-million-covid-19-deaths-experts-warn-of-worse-ahead-idUSKCN2DV0DA2021-06-20
We may still have a severe pandemic this summer said Yokobori the chair of the Nippon Medical School Hospitals department of emergency and critical care medicine in TokyoNegativeTOKYO Reuters Facing the daunting task of keeping the worlds largest sporting event safe some emergency medicine officers overseeing Tokyo Olympic venues are calling on the organisers to bar spectators over risks of a jump in COVID19 caseshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-olympics-2020-medics/olympics-venue-medical-officers-want-no-spectators-amid-covid-19-fears-idUSKCN2DW04C2021-06-20
Users may experience glitches with Californias new system because their entered names birthdates and contact information must match immunization recordsNegativeOAKLAND Califhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-california-vaccine-apps/california-launches-digital-covid-19-vaccine-pass-but-wont-require-it-idUSKCN2DU1XN2021-06-19
The approach may be a smoother way to aid green innovation in Japan where many companies rely more on bank loans than tapping financial markets for fundsPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan surprised markets on Friday by unveiling a plan to boost funding for fighting climate change joining a growing number of central banks stepping up efforts to address its economic and financial fallouthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-climate-factbox/factbox-the-bank-of-japans-new-scheme-and-approach-on-climate-change-idUSKCN2DU10X2021-06-19
Depending on upcoming discussions the BOJ may decide to offer incentives such as paying financial institutions 0PositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan surprised markets on Friday by unveiling a plan to boost funding for fighting climate change joining a growing number of central banks stepping up efforts to address its economic and financial fallouthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-climate-factbox/factbox-the-bank-of-japans-new-scheme-and-approach-on-climate-change-idUSKCN2DU10X2021-06-19
Japans vaccine innoculation is picking up pace so at one point consumers may spend more on services and there could be pentup demandPositiveJune 18 Reuters The Bank of Japan unveiled a plan on Friday to boost funding for fighting climate change in a surprise move underscoring the importance of the issue for central bankshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-boj-kuroda/excerpts-boj-governor-kurodas-comments-at-news-conference-idUSL3N2O01E82021-06-19
But the announcement may also be a token gesture to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga that the BOJ is working hand in hand with the government which laid out this month a growth strategy flagging green investment as a policy priorityNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan surprised markets on Friday by unveiling a plan to boost funding for fighting climate change joining a growing number of central banks stepping up efforts to address its economic and financial fallouthttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-climate-factbox/factbox-the-bank-of-japans-new-scheme-and-approach-on-climate-change-idUSKCN2DU10X2021-06-19
That may make it easier for companies to pass on costsPositiveJune 18 Reuters The Bank of Japan unveiled a plan on Friday to boost funding for fighting climate change in a surprise move underscoring the importance of the issue for central bankshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-boj-kuroda/excerpts-boj-governor-kurodas-comments-at-news-conference-idUSL3N2O01E82021-06-19
Should there be less improvement in the labor supply than he expects Kashkari said he may need to reevaluate his assessment of full employment and therefore of how close the labor market is to reaching that goal and whether the rise in inflation will stop short of becoming persistentPositiveReuters Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Friday he wants to keep the U.S. central banks benchmark shortterm interest rate near zero at least through the end of 2023 to allow the labor market to return to its prepandemic strengthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-kashkari-exclusive/exclusive-feds-kashkari-opposed-to-rate-hikes-at-least-through-2023-idUSKCN2DU26B2021-06-19
As the economy recovers steadily we may gradually see inflation accelerateNeutralJune 18 Reuters The Bank of Japan unveiled a plan on Friday to boost funding for fighting climate change in a surprise move underscoring the importance of the issue for central bankshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-boj-kuroda/excerpts-boj-governor-kurodas-comments-at-news-conference-idUSL3N2O01E82021-06-19
The decision to include migrants in Baja California may mean migrants will be included across Mexicos border where thousands of mostly Central American migrants wait often for months in hopes of being able to cross into the United StatesPositiveMEXICO CITY Reuters Authorities in the Mexican border state of Baja California say they will include migrants in the new COVID19 vaccination plan for border cities which is aimed at accelerating the reopening of the shared land border with the United Stateshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico/mexico-to-vaccinate-migrants-in-baja-california-under-new-border-initiative-idUSKCN2DV00X2021-06-19
At least some of Kashkaris colleagues may already be there though if the dot plot of Fed ratehike expectations published as part of the SEP are any guideNegativeReuters Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Friday he wants to keep the U.S. central banks benchmark shortterm interest rate near zero at least through the end of 2023 to allow the labor market to return to its prepandemic strengthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-kashkari-exclusive/exclusive-feds-kashkari-opposed-to-rate-hikes-at-least-through-2023-idUSKCN2DU26B2021-06-19
While the numbers may not look monopolistic at first blush advertisers and rivals contend that Googles various software play a role in so many facets of the market that the company is impossible to avoidNegativeBRUSSELS Reuters Alphabet unit Google could face its biggest regulatory threat with EU antitrust regulators set to open a formal investigation into its lucrative digital advertising business before the end of the year said people familiar with the matterhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-eu-alphabet-antitrust-exclusive/exclusive-googles-adtech-business-set-to-face-formal-eu-probe-by-year-end-sources-idUSKCN2DU17H2021-06-19
That has heightened the perception the Games may well be held with spectatorsPositiveTOKYO Reuters Japanese medical experts said on Friday that banning spectators at the Olympics was the least risky option for holding the Games even as they appeared resigned to the possibility of fans in venues during the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020-spectators/olympics-no-spectators-least-risky-option-for-tokyo-2020-experts-say-idUSKCN2DT2S62021-06-19
Reuters The coming reduction in the Federal Reserves bond purchases may bear little resemblance to the automatic pilot tapering exercise the U.S. central bank conducted seven years ago as officials grapple with volatile data on inflation in particular during the rebound from the COVID19 pandemic a Fed official said on FridayNegativeReuters The coming reduction in the Federal Reserves bond purchases may bear little resemblance to the automatic pilot tapering exercise the U.S. central bank conducted seven years ago as officials grapple with volatile data on inflation in particular during the rebound from the COVID19 pandemic a Fed official said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-bullard-taper/feds-bullard-looks-to-a-bond-buying-taper-not-on-automatic-pilot-idUSKCN2DU1WF2021-06-19
The fact that the Fed is slowly preparing the ground now may be unsettling for markets but it is also necessary and in the here and now monetary policy still hasnt changed that muchNegativeReuters European shares ended a touch lower on Thursday as hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve raised concerns over early policy tightening with mining stocks falling the most as commodity prices tumbledhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-snap-9-day-winning-streak-on-fed-jitters-idUSKCN2DT0NO2021-06-18
MOSCOW Reuters The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukrainian membership of NATO would be a red line for Moscow and that it was worried by talk that Kyiv may one day be granted a membership action planNegativeMOSCOW Reuters The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukrainian membership of NATO would be a red line for Moscow and that it was worried by talk that Kyiv may one day be granted a membership action planhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-summit-kremlin/kremlin-says-nato-membership-for-ukraine-would-be-red-line-idUSKCN2DT0RU2021-06-18
Back home Japan may hold the Olympics with spectators despite opposition from medical experts raising concerns that the Summer Games could spark another surge in COVID19 infectionsNegativeTOKYO June 18 Reuters Japans benchmark Nikkei inched up on Friday as technology stocks tracked a strong finish on the techheavy Nasdaq index while the broader Topix index fell after Toyota Motor retreated from its record highhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/nikkei-tracks-nasdaqs-solid-finish-overnight-toyota-drags-topix-idUSL3N2O00OQ2021-06-18
Large bets against the U.S. currency may accelerate the recent move if the threat of more gains pushes investors to reverse their bearish positionsNegativeReuters A hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve has woken up a slumbering dollar sending the U.S. currency to its highest level in months and stoking expectations that an unwind of bearish positions could fuel more gainshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-markets-positioning-analysis/analysis-as-fed-wakes-sleeping-dollar-jolted-bears-may-bolster-gains-idUSKCN2DT2I92021-06-18
A holder of intellectual property rights such as Mircom may benefit from the system of protection of those rights but its request for information in particular must be nonabusive justified and proportionate the judges saidPositiveBRUSSELS Reuters Copyright trolls can turn to EU rules to demand compensation for infringed works on peertopeer networks but only if their requests are proportionate Europes top court said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-eu-court-copyright/demands-of-copyright-trolls-must-be-reasonable-eus-top-court-rules-idUSKCN2DT1YD2021-06-18
As difficult as the current circumstances may be we will carry on with our jobs with the aim to publish our papers as normal it saidNegativeHONG KONG Reuters Hong Kong democracy supporters flocked to buy copies of prodemocracy tabloid Apple Daily on Friday citing anger over a police raid of its newsroom as part of an inquiry into whether some articles threatened Chinas national securityhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-security/hk-democracy-supporters-snap-up-apple-daily-copies-amid-anger-at-police-crackdown-idUSKCN2DU04I2021-06-18
Reserve managers may also need to believe in the permanence of these bonds over a very extended horizon possibly beyond the end of the recovery Fund in 2058 BofA concluded adding the United States would likely catch up in green finance in the interimNegativeThe author is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters Newshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-reserves/column-euro-reserves-rebuild-but-not-so-fast-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NZ56Y2021-06-18
Second it may not stack up financiallyNeutralMELBOURNE Reuters Breakingviews Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is taking his newfound zeal for renewable energy to the Democratic Republic of Congohttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-fortescue-congo-breakingviews/green-megalomania-renews-80-billion-congo-hydro-dream-idUSKCN2DU0A82021-06-18
While central banks may seem fairly relaxed about the inflation outlook they still have to look a lot further out and if the economy improves as expected monetary policy will have to change said Michael Hewson chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK.PositiveReuters European shares ended a touch lower on Thursday as hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve raised concerns over early policy tightening with mining stocks falling the most as commodity prices tumbledhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-snap-9-day-winning-streak-on-fed-jitters-idUSKCN2DT0NO2021-06-18
MOSCOW Reuters Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the European Unions plans to impose carbon emission costs on imports of goods may clash with the global trade rules and threaten the safety of energy suppliesNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the European Unions plans to impose carbon emission costs on imports of goods may clash with the global trade rules and threaten the safety of energy supplieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-carbon-tax/russia-says-eu-carbon-border-tax-may-impinge-on-global-trade-rules-idUSKCN2DT17C2021-06-18
Nonetheless markets will be looking for hints on whether the Fed is starting to acknowledge that inflation may not be as transitory as thought analysts at ING wrote in a noteNeutralReuters European shares closed at a record high on Wednesday despite caution ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting that could see it outline plans to start stimulus unwindinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-mark-record-high-close-ahead-of-fed-idUSKCN2DS0MZ2021-06-17
With inflation rising faster than expected and the economy bouncing back quickly the market had been looking for clues of when the Fed may alter the policies put into place last year to combat the economic fallout from the pandemic including a massive bondbuying programNegativeReuters The three main Wall Street indexes all closed down on Wednesday as U.S. Federal Reserve officials unnerved investors with indications that the central bank could begin rising interest rates in 2023 a year earlier than expectedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-street-closes-lower-as-fed-officials-project-rate-hikes-for-2023-idUSKCN2DS1642021-06-17
Factors that may trigger yuan depreciation include the U.S. Federal Reserve exiting from the quantitative easing policies and robust U.S. economic recovery boosting the dollar the statement saidNegativeHONG KONG June 16 Reuters The yuan exchange rate faces greater uncertainty with twoway volatility becoming a norm a market coordinating framework supervised by the China central bank said on Wednesday urging companies not to bet on yuan appreciationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-yuan/chinese-companies-should-not-bet-on-yuan-appreciation-says-china-market-framework-idUSL2N2NY1QD2021-06-17
Scientific studies including one by the University of Michigan have shown that processed food much of which is highcalorie may indeed have addictive potentialPositiveTEXCOCO Mexico Reuters Daniela was 11 years old when a doctor told her she would not live more than another six or seven yearshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-obesity-mexico-wid/temptation-everywhere-mexican-children-struggle-with-obesity-idUSKCN2DS1LR2021-06-17
A fast pace may suggest that Fed officials do not see the surge in inflation as transitory as they did in the past and may hurt equitiesNegativeReuters European shares rose for an eighth straight session on Tuesday driven by optimism over an economic recovery this year but gains were limited as investors hunkered down ahead of the Federal Reserves twoday policy meetinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-end-slightly-higher-as-fed-comes-into-focus-idUSKCN2DR0NB2021-06-16
GENEVA Reuters The issues may be vexing but the surroundings will be lush and serene when the U.S. and Russian presidents meet on Wednesday in a stately 18th century villa overlooking Lake GenevaPositiveGENEVA Reuters The issues may be vexing but the surroundings will be lush and serene when the U.S. and Russian presidents meet on Wednesday in a stately 18th century villa overlooking Lake Genevahttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-summit-meeting/biden-putin-summit-details-up-to-five-hours-in-a-villa-without-meals-idUSKCN2DR22B2021-06-16
Analysts noted that foundries are dont like to expand production capacity for specific customers because it may take years to recoup spending on equipment and capital investment and demand can change quicklyNegativeSEOUL Reuters Hyundai Motor Group is in talks with South Korean chip companies to help it reduce reliance on foreign supplies amid a global shortage that has halted assembly lines at automakers around the world four people familiar with the matter told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-autos-semiconductors-hyundai-motor/hyundai-motor-group-chases-local-chipmakers-to-cut-exposure-to-shortage-idUSKCN2DS0782021-06-16
The solid data will likely bolster the view that the central bank will stick with its ultraeasy policy at its June 1718 policy meeting although it may extend pandemicrelief programmes to back a fragile economic recoveryNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans exports rose at the fastest pace since 1980 in May and a key gauge of capital spending grew helping the worlds third largest economy offset sluggish domestic demand as COVID19 vaccinations boost business activity in key marketshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-trade/japan-exports-jump-most-in-41-years-machine-orders-rise-idUSKCN2DS01O2021-06-16
Our chips may not become Hyundais major chips or substitute those chips already in use but ours could be Hyundais solution in times of shortage or disruption to supply chains abroad a senior official at a fabless company saidPositiveSEOUL Reuters Hyundai Motor Group is in talks with South Korean chip companies to help it reduce reliance on foreign supplies amid a global shortage that has halted assembly lines at automakers around the world four people familiar with the matter told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-autos-semiconductors-hyundai-motor/hyundai-motor-group-chases-local-chipmakers-to-cut-exposure-to-shortage-idUSKCN2DS0782021-06-16
Still export growth may lack strength as a global chip shortage will put a drag on car production over the next half year or so he addedNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans exports rose at the fastest pace since 1980 in May and a key gauge of capital spending grew helping the worlds third largest economy offset sluggish domestic demand as COVID19 vaccinations boost business activity in key marketshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-trade/japan-exports-jump-most-in-41-years-machine-orders-rise-idUSKCN2DS01O2021-06-16
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-06-16
While the issues may be vexing the surroundings will be serene when the presidents meet in Villa La Grange an elegant gray mansion set in a 30hectare nearly 75acre park overlooking Lake GenevaPositiveGENEVA Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin face off on Wednesday in their first meeting since Biden took office with wide disagreements likely and expectations low for any breakthroughshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-russia-summit/wide-disagreements-low-expectations-as-biden-putin-meet-idUSKCN2DR2M02021-06-16
The United States may find it tougher to remove the metals tariffs which also apply to other countries such as China because they are still backed by many U.S. metal producers and workersNegativeBRUSSELS Reuters The United States and the European Union have agreed a truce in their near 17year conflict over aircraft subsidies suspending for five years one set of Trumpera tariffs which had soured relations between themhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-eu-usa-trade/u-s-eu-agree-truce-in-17-year-airbus-boeing-conflict-idUSKCN2DR0TW2021-06-16
There may also be room for a minideal on visas and embassy staffingNeutralGENEVA/MOSCOW Reuters Dont expect a major breakthrough at a summit on Wednesday between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a U.S. official said on Tuesday given relations between Washington and Moscow are their most strained in yearshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-russia-snapshot/biden-and-putin-summit-where-they-disagree-and-where-they-might-compromise-idUSKCN2DR18J2021-06-16
Analysts were divided about what the central bank may do if it were to eventually tighten its policy frameworkNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy likely grew and avoided slipping into recession this quarter but an extension of emergency measures to stem a rise in coronavirus infections has dented the growth outlook a Reuters poll showedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-poll/japan-to-avoid-recession-but-q2-growth-forecasts-cut-sharply-reuters-poll-idUSKCN2DR0AZ2021-06-15
But if the health crisis subsides the economy may be poised to see a sharp spending rebound as peoples savings have risen while the jobless rate remains below 3 said Yuichi Kodama chief economist of the Meiji Yasuda Research InstituteNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans economy likely grew and avoided slipping into recession this quarter but an extension of emergency measures to stem a rise in coronavirus infections has dented the growth outlook a Reuters poll showedhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-poll/japan-to-avoid-recession-but-q2-growth-forecasts-cut-sharply-reuters-poll-idUSKCN2DR0AZ2021-06-15
8 after it said Chief Executive Steve Burns and Chief Financial Officer Julio Rodriguez have resigned days after the electrictruck maker warned that it may not have enough cash to stay in business over the next yearNegativeReuters The S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out record high finishes on Monday despite most traders being focused on this weeks Federal Reserve meeting and not on adding to existing positionshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks/sp-500-nasdaq-hit-record-closing-peaks-on-eve-of-fed-meeting-idUSKCN2DQ0UT2021-06-15
Spot gold may retest a support at 1842 per ounce a break below could cause a fall to 1825 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeMay retail sales data due at 1230 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-ease-as-u-s-dollar-firms-ahead-of-fed-meeting-idUSL2N2NX0352021-06-15
Brussels has said countries with sufficiently ambitious climate policies may be able to dodge the feePositiveBRUSSELS Reuters The Group of Seven leaders on Sunday pledged to work together to tackle carbon leakage weeks before the European Union is due to propose a worldfirst plan to impose CO2 emission costs on imports of certain polluting goodshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-g7-summit-carbon/g7-pledge-cooperation-on-carbon-leakage-as-eu-border-tariff-looms-idUSKCN2DP0EZ2021-06-14
Hospitals in some cities were under strain which may force authorities to tighten mobility restrictionsNegativeJAKARTA Reuters Indonesias central bank will likely keep interest rates at record lows on Thursday a Reuters poll showed after its governor pledged to keep monetary policy accommodative for a while as inflation remains below target and COVID19 cases risehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-indonesia-economy-rates/indonesia-central-bank-to-keep-key-rate-at-record-low-for-4th-straight-meeting-reuters-poll-idUSKCN2DQ07T2021-06-14
I think primarily the inflation pressures are at a state that they may not last so theres a little bit of uncertainty how CPI is going to continue playing outNegativeFed likely to keep flexibility on tapering at meeting MShttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-at-1-1-2-week-low-on-dollar-strength-as-fed-meeting-looms-idUSL2N2NW01V2021-06-14
There is now a real possibility that they may not be however this is for the regulator to rule on a ministry statement saidNeutralJOHANNESBURG Reuters South African health inspectors will carry out further checks on a batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccines following a contamination error earlier this year at the U.S. plant where the doses were produced the health ministry saidhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica-j-j/s-africa-to-analyse-jj-vaccines-made-at-u-s-plant-halted-over-error-idUSKCN2DO0822021-06-13
A solo press conference is the appropriate format to clearly communicate with the free press the topics that were raised in the meeting — both in terms of areas where we may agree and in areas where we have significant concernsNegativeCARBIS BAY England Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a solo news conference after meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin next week denying the former KGB spy an elevated international platform to castigate the West and sow discordhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-summit/biden-to-hold-solo-news-conference-after-putin-summit-idUSKCN2DO09F2021-06-13
It may be difficult because some of the positions maybe are a little bit far apart but there is a pathway she saidNegativeFALMOUTH England Reuters The head of the World Trade Organization said there was a pathway for a global deal to get more COVID19 vaccines to developing countries despite a split over whether drugs firms should be stripped of their intellectual property rightshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-g7-summit-vaccines-wto/wto-boss-sees-way-for-deal-to-speed-covid-vaccines-for-poor-nations-idUSKCN2DO0FF2021-06-13
Canada is expected to commit to sharing up to 100 million doses and other pledges may follow after Johnson urged G7 leaders to help inoculate the worlds nearly 8 billion people against the coronavirus by the end of next yearPositiveCARBIS BAY England Reuters A Group of Seven plan to donate 1 billion COVID19 vaccine doses to poorer countries lacks ambition is far too slow and shows Western leaders are not yet on top of tackling the worst public health crisis in a century campaigners said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-g7-summit-vaccines/we-need-more-un-joins-criticism-of-g7-vaccine-pledge-idUSKCN2DM2QE2021-06-12
But there is a chance the BOJ may put off the decision until next month to scrutinise its tankan business survey due on July 1 or make tweaks to the programmes to better target smaller firms in need of help they saidPositiveTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to keep its money spigots wide open and may extend its pandemicrelief programmes next week to support a fragile economic recovery reinforcing expectations it will lag major counterparts in dialing back crisismode policieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-preview/boj-may-extend-pandemic-aid-schemes-to-support-fragile-recovery-idUSKCN2DN0RA2021-06-12
LONDON Reuters El Salvador may be touting bitcoins use to help its citizens living abroad send funds back home but the biggest remittance firms are cautious about offering cryptocurrency servicesNegativeLONDON Reuters El Salvador may be touting bitcoins use to help its citizens living abroad send funds back home but the biggest remittance firms are cautious about offering cryptocurrency serviceshttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-el-salvador-bitcoin-transfer-analysis/analysis-remittance-firms-slow-to-add-bitcoin-despite-el-salvador-move-idUSKCN2DN2592021-06-12
The central bank may open discussion at the TuesdayWednesday meeting about when to begin unwinding its 120 billion per month purchases of government bonds though most analysts dont expect a decision before the Feds annual Jackson Hole Wyoming conference in AugustPositiveNEW YORK Reuters Investors will be zeroing in on the Federal Reserves monetary policy meeting next week as a Goldilocks market environment that has helped lift stocks to record highs and tamed a bond selloff is tested by rising inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-fed-meeting-looms-for-stocks-as-inflation-worries-collide-with-goldilocks-markets-idUSKCN2DN2E22021-06-12
appears very probable after which the CBR may opt to take a pause to evaluate how this years aggressive ratehiking is sifting through the economy Citi said in a noteNegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russias central bank raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-economy-rates/russia-raises-key-rate-to-5-5-flags-more-hikes-to-curb-inflation-idUSKCN2DN1DQ2021-06-12
Analysts at BofA Global Research on Friday outlined a number of reasons that inflation may be more sustained than many expect including secondtier indicators such as the National Federation of Independent Businesses survey of small businesses showing price pressures are filtering to customersNeutralNEW YORK Reuters Investors will be zeroing in on the Federal Reserves monetary policy meeting next week as a Goldilocks market environment that has helped lift stocks to record highs and tamed a bond selloff is tested by rising inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-fed-meeting-looms-for-stocks-as-inflation-worries-collide-with-goldilocks-markets-idUSKCN2DN2E22021-06-12
TOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to keep its money spigots wide open and may extend its pandemicrelief programmes next week to support a fragile economic recovery reinforcing expectations it will lag major counterparts in dialing back crisismode policiesNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to keep its money spigots wide open and may extend its pandemicrelief programmes next week to support a fragile economic recovery reinforcing expectations it will lag major counterparts in dialing back crisismode policieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-preview/boj-may-extend-pandemic-aid-schemes-to-support-fragile-recovery-idUSKCN2DN0RA2021-06-12
With service industries still suffering from the pandemic the BOJ may decide on an extension as early as next weeks rate review the sources saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters The Bank of Japan is set to keep its money spigots wide open and may extend its pandemicrelief programmes next week to support a fragile economic recovery reinforcing expectations it will lag major counterparts in dialing back crisismode policieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-preview/boj-may-extend-pandemic-aid-schemes-to-support-fragile-recovery-idUSKCN2DN0RA2021-06-12
The market seems to be clearly signaling that the acceleration in the economy is not sustainable and there may even be some lingering worries about what happens on taxes regulation and government spending he saidNegativeCHICAGO Reuters Investors are not freaking out over a spike in U.S. inflation in the past two months showing confidence that the Federal Reserve is deftly handling a rebound in economic growth even as it leaves markets guessing about how it defines transitory when it talks about price increaseshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-cpi-analysis/analysis-hotter-inflation-fails-to-shake-u-s-markets-out-of-torpor-with-fed-in-drivers-seat-idUSKCN2DM2GF2021-06-11
Reuters last year reported how rules introduced in 2020 and designed to protect industries critical to Japans national security may have been used to put pressure on Toshibas top shareholder Effissimo Capital ManagementNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japans influential trade ministry colluded with Toshiba Corps management to unduly influence a key shareholder vote last year the report of an independent probe released on Thursday foundhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-toshiba-shareholders-takeaways/four-key-points-from-investigation-into-toshibas-governance-idUSKCN2DM1XQ2021-06-11
Opening up vaccinations to most citizens may help the government ease concern the country is unprepared to host tens of thousands of foreign athletes and Olympic officials as its healthcare system struggles with a fourth wave of infectionsNegativeCorrects Olympic cost estimate to more than 15 bln from 18 bln in paragraph 13http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/tokyo-vaccination-centre-to-offer-shots-to-younger-people-as-olympics-loom-idUSKCN2DM0HN2021-06-11
Attention was focused on Thursdays release of U.S. consumer price data and a European Central Bank meeting for further clues about how soon policymakers may begin to withdraw support for Europes economy rolled out following the COVID19 crisisPositiveUpdates throughouthttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-bond-yields-hit-fresh-1-month-low-as-taper-bets-recede-idUSL5N2NR3CB2021-06-10
Focus is locked on Thursdays release of U.S. consumer price data and a European Central Bank meeting for further clues about how soon policymakers may begin to withdraw support for Europes economy rolled out following the COVID19 crisisPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-bond-yields-hit-fresh-1-month-low-as-taper-bets-recede-idUSL5N2NR1VT2021-06-10
While concerns about peak growth in the U.S. may have taken some wind out of the markets sails we think investors should look at other offsetting tailwinds said Mark Haefele chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth ManagementPositiveJune 9 Reuters Emerging market stocks fell for a sixth straight session on Wednesday dragged down by tech heavyweights in South Korea and Taiwan while currencies nudged higher with Polands zloty nearing a sixmonth high ahead of a central bank decisionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-stocks-slip-for-sixth-day-polish-zloty-gains-ahead-of-c-bank-decision-idUSL2N2NR0JZ2021-06-10
The target may be delayed eventually but its important to show the will of fiscal reform Nomuras Kuwahara saidNegativeTOKYO Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga plans to accelerate investment in green projects and digital transformation setting his eyes on new sources of economic growth in the postCOVID era according to a draft blueprint of policy priorities for the coming fiscal year released on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-growth/japan-policy-blueprint-focuses-on-green-digital-sticks-to-fiscal-target-for-now-idUSKCN2DL0ZO2021-06-10
It may allow Republicans to be a little bit more givingPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters A bipartisan group of 10 senators is trying to craft a plan to revitalize U.S. roads and bridges without tax hikes lawmakers said on Wednesday though some of President Joe Bidens fellow Democrats fretted that such an approach on infrastructure legislation would failhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-biden-infrastructure/u-s-senators-push-for-infrastructure-plan-that-avoids-tax-hikes-idUSKCN2DL1PA2021-06-10
the Fed may start to discuss about taper and this is getting highlighted Stephen Innes managing partner at SPI Asset Management saidPositiveU.S. 10year yields hover near 1month lowhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-struggles-for-direction-as-markets-await-u-s-data-ecb-meeting-idUSL2N2NR04X2021-06-09
Of course if the FDAs decision is delayed these 3 million doses may no longer be useful for us due to the short time he said testifying before a Senate commission of inquiry into the Brazilian governments handling of the pandemicNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazil will receive a first batch of 3 million doses of the singleshot Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID19 in the next few days Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil-jenssen/brazil-to-receive-3-million-doses-of-jj-covid-vaccine-minister-idUSKCN2DL00E2021-06-09
The French settlement alone may not meaningfully affect industry market share according to adsupported media companies and Googles advertising rivalsNeutralPARIS Reuters Google said it would make changes to its global advertising business to ensure it did not abuse its dominance bowing to antitrust pressure for the first time in a landmark settlement with French authoritieshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-france-google-antitrust/google-to-change-global-advertising-practices-in-landmark-antitrust-deal-idUSKCN2DJ0TD2021-06-09
Biden may face pressure to do more to share U.S. vaccine supplies with other countries after an initial pledge of 20 million doses announced last weekPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden departs for Britain on Wednesday on his first trip abroad since taking office an eightday mission to rebuild transAtlantic ties strained during the Trump era and to reframe relations with Russiahttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-g7-summit-biden-departure/with-g7-summit-the-first-stop-biden-embarks-on-8-day-trip-to-europe-idUSKCN2DL0C62021-06-09
Investors have scaled back expectations that the European Central Bank may indicate a plan to reduce its asset purchases when it reviews policy on ThursdayNegativeTOKYO Reuters World stock prices held near record highs on Wednesday while U.S. bond yields flirted with their lowest levels in a month as investors bet the Federal Reserve is some way off from tapering its economic stimulushttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/world-stocks-near-record-high-u-s-bond-yields-near-1-month-low-idUSKCN2DL07O2021-06-09
The worry is PPI may hover at an elevated level for an extended period of time which would create economic headaches if mid or downstream firms fail to absorb higher costs said Nie Wen chief economist at Hwabao TrustNegativeBEIJING Reuters Chinas factory gate prices rose at their fastest annual pace in over 12 years in May driven by surging commodity prices highlighting global inflation pressures at a time when policymakers are trying to revitalise COVIDhit growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-economy-inflation/chinas-highest-producer-inflation-in-over-12-years-highlights-global-price-pressures-idUSKCN2DL04D2021-06-09
RusAF may choose which 10 athletes are able to compete from those who have been granted ANA status but it must prioritise the selection of athletes who are in the International Registered Testing Pool World Athletics said in a statementPositiveReuters World Athletics on Monday declared 35 Russian track and field athletes eligible to compete under a neutral flag ahead of the Tokyo Olympics taking the total count to 62http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-athletics-russia/athletics-world-athletics-approves-35-more-russians-to-compete-as-neutrals-idUSKCN2DJ26I2021-06-07
The authority said the number of claimants may not match the number of claims because a member may have more than one account under the MPF systemNegativeHONG KONG June 7 Reuters Hong Kong residents leaving the city for good withdrew a total of HK1http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/hongkong-pensions-outflows/hong-kongs-departing-residents-withdrew-248-9-mln-in-pension-funds-in-q1-idUSL3N2NK2EE2021-06-07
Another 50basispoint increase may follow in July after which the rate will stay unchanged by the yearend said Igor Rapokhin chief debt strategist at SberbCIB Investment ResearchNegativeCentral bank seen making 25 or 50 bps hikehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/russia-cenbank-rates/poll-russia-seen-raising-rates-again-on-friday-as-inflation-remains-high-idUSL2N2NP0Z42021-06-07
Foreign spectators are already prohibited from the Olympics and Japanese may also be kept away from what organisers promise will be a sanitised bubble event to minimise contagion riskNegativeTOKYO Reuters Half of the Japanese public think the 2020 Olympics will take place this summer a survey by the Yomiuri daily newspaper showed on Monday despite most people opposing holding the Games during the COVID19 pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/half-japan-thinks-olympics-will-go-ahead-poll-shows-despite-opposition-idUSKCN2DJ0132021-06-07
WASHINGTON Reuters Fourteen months after the pandemic triggered a national emergency the final chapter of the U.S. economic recovery may begin this month with rapid changes starting with the end of enhanced unemployment benefits in half the states and ending in the falls expected reopening of schools and universitiesNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Fourteen months after the pandemic triggered a national emergency the final chapter of the U.S. economic recovery may begin this month with rapid changes starting with the end of enhanced unemployment benefits in half the states and ending in the falls expected reopening of schools and universitieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-economy/from-lapsing-job-benefits-to-full-stadiums-june-could-be-u-s-recoverys-pivot-idUSKCN2DJ10Q2021-06-07
Global stocks have been pinned near life highs as major economies reopen from coronavirus lockdowns but concerns that the economic recovery may not be as fast as thought and signs of quickening inflation have slowed the pace of gainsNegativeReuters European stocks hit record highs on Monday as another run of gains in automakers more than offset early declines in commoditylinked shares sparked by downbeat China export datahttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-stay-at-record-highs-commodity-stocks-fall-idUSKCN2DJ0NN2021-06-07
State spending may also spur already high annual inflation senior Russian officials said at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum SPIEF last weekNeutralCentral bank seen making 25 or 50 bps hikehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/russia-cenbank-rates/poll-russia-seen-raising-rates-again-on-friday-as-inflation-remains-high-idUSL2N2NP0Z42021-06-07
Foreign spectators are already prohibited from the Olympics and Japanese may also be kept away from what organisers promise will be a sanitised bubble event to minimise contagion risk while also bringing cheer to a world battered by COVID19NegativeTOKYO Reuters One of Japans sporting heroes and a member of the local Olympic committee said on Friday her nation had been cornered into pressing ahead with the 2020 Games despite public opposition during the coronavirus pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/japan-cornered-into-holding-games-says-local-olympian-idUSKCN2DG1742021-06-06
Those large gains may leave many industrials and materials stocks vulnerable to a selloff if a large spending bill in Washington fails to materialize said John Mowrey chief investment officer of NFJ Investment Group which manages 8NegativeRepeats SCHEDULED COLUMN originally published on June 4 no changeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-weekahead/rpt-wall-st-week-ahead-investors-eye-washington-talks-after-big-rally-in-infrastructure-shares-idUSL2N2NM25U2021-06-06
Recent polls suggest his National Regeneration Movement MORENA may lose some of its current 253 seats in the lower house but is still likely to retain a majority with the help of the allied Green and Labor partiesNegativeCUAXOMULCO Mexico Reuters Mexicans headed to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new lower house of Congress state governors and local lawmakers in a race seen as a referendum on President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradors policies and shakeup of Mexicos institutionshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-election/mexicans-vote-in-midterm-elections-seen-as-referendum-on-president-idUSKCN2DI03W2021-06-06
The utilities sector may have the most to gain over the long term from roughly 384 billion in federal spending from Bidens proposed bill Wells Fargo noted in an analyst reportPositiveRepeats SCHEDULED COLUMN originally published on June 4 no changeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-weekahead/rpt-wall-st-week-ahead-investors-eye-washington-talks-after-big-rally-in-infrastructure-shares-idUSL2N2NM25U2021-06-06
While the presidents name is not on the ballot a big win may embolden Lopez Obrador to pursue more interventionist policies and could open the door to constitutional changes said Nikhil Sanghani Latin America economist at Capital EconomicsPositiveCUAXOMULCO Mexico Reuters Mexicans headed to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new lower house of Congress state governors and local lawmakers in a race seen as a referendum on President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradors policies and shakeup of Mexicos institutionshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-election/mexicans-vote-in-midterm-elections-seen-as-referendum-on-president-idUSKCN2DI03W2021-06-06
In the landlords appeal to the Supreme Court the group said Landlords have been losing over 13 billion every month under the moratorium and the total effect of the CDCs overreach may reach up to 200 billion if it remains in effect for a yearNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters A group of landlords on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to issue an order that would effectively end the federal governments national ban on residential evictions during the coronavirus pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-eviction/landlord-groups-urge-u-s-supreme-court-to-end-pandemic-eviction-ban-idUSKCN2DF2JA2021-06-06
ST PETERSBURG Reuters Russia may provide coronavirus vaccinations for a fee to foreigners who travel to the country President Vladimir Putin told an economic forum on Friday as Moscow seeks to enhance its global reputation with its Sputnik V vaccineNegativeST PETERSBURG Reuters Russia may provide coronavirus vaccinations for a fee to foreigners who travel to the country President Vladimir Putin told an economic forum on Friday as Moscow seeks to enhance its global reputation with its Sputnik V vaccinehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-forum-putin-vaccine/putin-plans-to-offer-vaccinations-to-visiting-foreigners-for-a-fee-idUSKCN2DG1BO2021-06-06
Market makers who sell options may ultimately have to deliver the underlying stock so they risk heavy losses if they have to pay more than they bargained forNegativeRepeats EXPLAINER originally published on June 3 no changeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-meme/rpt-explainer-what-is-a-gamma-squeeze-and-how-did-it-drive-up-amcs-stock-price-idUSL2N2NL2JK2021-06-04
But he said that may be less about a change of hearts and minds per se than identifying a huge growth opportunity in green infrastructure and also being hyper aware of what companies are going to be resilient to the shocks weve just seenPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-rich/rpt-column-rich-epiphany-or-virtue-rewarded-mike-dolan-idUSL2N2NL1RS2021-06-04
Market makers may be said to be short gamma from either selling calls or putsNeutralRepeats EXPLAINER originally published on June 3 no changeshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-stocks-meme/rpt-explainer-what-is-a-gamma-squeeze-and-how-did-it-drive-up-amcs-stock-price-idUSL2N2NL2JK2021-06-04
Spot gold may rise into a range of 18861898 per ounce as it may have completed a correction around a support at 1853 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNeutralGold silver heads for worst week in over 3 monthshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-hits-2-week-low-on-dollar-strength-ahead-of-u-s-jobs-data-idUSL2N2NM02C2021-06-04
So surveys may not tell the whole storyNeutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-rich/rpt-column-rich-epiphany-or-virtue-rewarded-mike-dolan-idUSL2N2NL1RS2021-06-04
By stressing a commitment identical to that of the Fed the BOJ may find it harder to slow money printing even when the economy emerges from the pandemic suggesting it will lag far behind its counterparts in ending crisismode policiesNegativeTOKYO Reuters The U.S. Federal Reserves recent commitment to keep interest rates low despite creeping inflation has created new headaches for the Bank of Japan which is trying to quietly wean the economy off its massive stimulushttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-boj-analysis/analysis-feds-dovish-inflation-approach-complicates-bojs-taper-plans-idUSKCN2DE2TQ2021-06-03
An end to his tenure may bring reprieve from domestic political turmoil but major shifts in Israels foreign policy appear less likely from the staunch U.S. allyPositiveJERUSALEM Reuters Israels opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday when he officially informed the countrys president that he has reached agreements with political allies to form a new governmenthttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-israel-politics/israels-lapid-set-to-unseat-netanyahu-form-new-government-idUSKCN2DE0K62021-06-03
Opinion polls suggest MORENA may lose a few seats in the lower house which controls the budgetNegativeMEXICO CITY Reuters Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradors drive to strengthen state control of natural resources faces a key test on Sunday at midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the rest of his administrationhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-election/mexico-president-poised-for-election-win-fired-by-statist-energy-drive-idUSKCN2DE1ZY2021-06-03
Russian metals producers may face a demand to pay 100 billion roubles 1NegativeMOSCOW Reuters Russia will decide about whether to impose additional taxes on steel producers this year TASS news agency reported on Wednesday citing First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousovhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-metals-tax/russia-is-looking-at-possible-extra-tax-for-steel-producers-in-2021-tass-idUSKCN2DE1QX2021-06-03
But the ECB which wants to keep consumer price growth below but close to 2 over the medium term said that while inflation may temporarily rise above its target this year anaemic wage growth will likely keep it in check for years to comeNeutralBy Ritvik Carvalhohttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-edges-higher-as-jobs-data-awaited-idUSL2N2NK0XY2021-06-03
Pera said a reduction of water levels would potentially impact longer cargo journeys on the ParanaTiete system while shorter trips may still be possibleNeutralRIO DE JANEIRO Reuters Brazils worst water crisis in almost a century will impact river navigation and make transportation of goods more expensive in the worlds largest exporter of commodities ranging from soybeans to coffee and sugarhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-drought/brazils-worst-drought-in-almost-a-century-to-impact-river-navigation-minister-idUSKCN2DE2MB2021-06-03
Unemployed workers may still be eligible for regular state unemployment benefitsNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Half of U.S. states all of them led by Republican governors are cutting off billions of dollars in unemployment benefits for residents rebuffing a key part of President Joe Bidens response to the coronavirus recessionhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-unemployment/half-of-u-s-states-to-end-biden-backed-pandemic-unemployment-early-idUSKCN2DE2HU2021-06-03
Enver Erkan chief economist at Tera Yatirim said the lira weakness suggested interest rate hikes rather than cuts may be more appropriate for Turkey despite Erdogans call for stimulusNegativePresident points to July or August for monetary easinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-currency/update-3-turkish-lira-hits-new-low-after-erdogans-latest-call-for-rate-cuts-idUSL5N2NK0V12021-06-03
In Brazil officers may take on civil government roles as a secondment but they are forbidden from engaging in political activity or openly stating their party membership or political viewsNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Pilloried for his failed stint as Brazils health minister and caught in the crosshairs of a Senate probe on the pandemic General Eduardo Pazuello sought refuge last week before a friendly audience at a political rally in Rio de Janeirohttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-military-analysis/analysis-politicking-general-puts-bolsonaro-at-odds-with-army-leaders-idUSKCN2DE2G62021-06-03
The United States this year is expected to register the strongest annual growth in gross domestic product since the early 1980s yet hiring in April was tepid a May jobs report to be released on Friday may not be much better and there are concerns inflation may be on the horizonNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The U.S. economic recovery accelerated in recent weeks even as a long list of supply chain troubles hiring difficulties and rising prices cascaded through the country Federal Reserve officials said in their latest review of economic conditionshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-biege/amid-hiring-troubles-rising-prices-u-s-growth-gains-speed-fed-idUSKCN2DE2GM2021-06-03
A single unusually warm winter for example may be enough to assist the establishment of invasive pests it addedNegativeNAIROBI Thomson Reuters Foundation Ravenous pests are on the march to colder regions as climate change lures crop eaters to new territories threatening jobs and exacerbating world hunger the United Nations said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-climate-trfn/pests-on-the-march-as-climate-change-fans-spread-of-crop-destroyers-idUSKCN2DE25Q2021-06-03
Philadelphia Fed Bank President Patrick Harker said that as the U.S. economy continues to recover from the coronavirus crisis and the labor market rebounds it may be time for Fed policymakers to start thinking about the best way to slow the pace of its asset purchasesNegativeReuters Wall Streets main indexes posted slim gains on Wednesday ahead of key U.S. economic data due later in the week as investors weighed inflation concerns and a fresh surge in socalled meme stockshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-st-edges-up-ahead-of-key-economic-data-amc-soars-idUSKCN2DE14L2021-06-03
The key findings of this review should alert all of us on how climate change may affect how infectious distributed and severe pests can become around the world said FAOs DongyuNegativeNAIROBI Thomson Reuters Foundation Ravenous pests are on the march to colder regions as climate change lures crop eaters to new territories threatening jobs and exacerbating world hunger the United Nations said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-climate-trfn/pests-on-the-march-as-climate-change-fans-spread-of-crop-destroyers-idUSKCN2DE25Q2021-06-03
While restaurants and hotels may need to continue shouldering the cost of steps to prevent the spread of the virus consumers may become more willing to pay more for valueadded services Adachi said in a speechNegativeTOKYO Reuters A postcoronavirus pandemic world could offer an opportunity for Japanese firms to raise prices and help the central bank achieve its 2 inflation target Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-boj/japan-may-see-inflation-perk-up-in-post-covid-era-says-boj-board-member-idUSKCN2DE0642021-06-02
DUBAI Reuters Oman may be rowing back on an austerity plan to fix its shaky finances in the face of protests over unemployment but investors are cutting the Gulf states new ruler some slack for nowNegativeDUBAI Reuters Oman may be rowing back on an austerity plan to fix its shaky finances in the face of protests over unemployment but investors are cutting the Gulf states new ruler some slack for nowhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-oman-economy-austerity-analysis/analysis-investors-forgiving-as-omans-austerity-drive-hits-bumps-in-the-road-idUSKCN2DE09B2021-06-02
A postpandemic world may offer a big chance to achieve our 2 inflation target if retailers are able to charge more for their services unlike in Japans past periods of deflation he addedPositiveTOKYO Reuters A postcoronavirus pandemic world could offer an opportunity for Japanese firms to raise prices and help the central bank achieve its 2 inflation target Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-boj/japan-may-see-inflation-perk-up-in-post-covid-era-says-boj-board-member-idUSKCN2DE0642021-06-02
Still while the unrest that erupted last week appears to have abated after a heavy security response it is a sign that Omans efforts to contain state deficits and debts may slow down to accommodate job demandsNegativeDUBAI Reuters Oman may be rowing back on an austerity plan to fix its shaky finances in the face of protests over unemployment but investors are cutting the Gulf states new ruler some slack for nowhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-oman-economy-austerity-analysis/analysis-investors-forgiving-as-omans-austerity-drive-hits-bumps-in-the-road-idUSKCN2DE09B2021-06-02
41 billion population may get old before it gets richPositivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-china/column-china-battling-wrong-convergence-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NJ5B12021-06-02
Oman may use government spending to dampen some of the social fallout from its efforts to diversify revenue but the direction of reforms will not change said LivermorePositiveDUBAI Reuters Oman may be rowing back on an austerity plan to fix its shaky finances in the face of protests over unemployment but investors are cutting the Gulf states new ruler some slack for nowhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-oman-economy-austerity-analysis/analysis-investors-forgiving-as-omans-austerity-drive-hits-bumps-in-the-road-idUSKCN2DE09B2021-06-02
But if China cant arrest the demographic greying the wrong sort of convergence with Japan Germany and Italy may come quicker than it would like certainly quicker than any catchup with per capita income levelsNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-china/column-china-battling-wrong-convergence-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NJ5B12021-06-02
The Omani authorities have little choice but to remain committed to mediumterm fiscal adjustment although there may be some finetuning on how this is achievedPositiveDUBAI Reuters Oman may be rowing back on an austerity plan to fix its shaky finances in the face of protests over unemployment but investors are cutting the Gulf states new ruler some slack for nowhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-oman-economy-austerity-analysis/analysis-investors-forgiving-as-omans-austerity-drive-hits-bumps-in-the-road-idUSKCN2DE09B2021-06-02
For investors in those three key G7 government bond markets the 200 basis point spread may continue to be too hard to ignore especially if short term currency appreciation is into the bargain and demand for the two feed off each otherNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-china/column-china-battling-wrong-convergence-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2NJ5B12021-06-02
DAKAR Reuters Much of Africa may have been spared the death toll that COVID19 brought to other regions but it now faces recession growing violence and higher unempoyment because of the pandemic a report said on WednesdayNegativeDAKAR Reuters Much of Africa may have been spared the death toll that COVID19 brought to other regions but it now faces recession growing violence and higher unempoyment because of the pandemic a report said on Wednesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa-report/recession-and-violence-among-covid-side-effects-in-africa-report-finds-idUSKCN2DE00A2021-06-02
Two aspects of the waiver draft that may harden opposition are its scope and durationNegativeGENEVA Reuters A deal on an intellectual property waiver for COVID19 vaccines at the World Trade Organization WTO was no closer to acceptance on Monday despite Washingtons backing due to expected scepticism about a new draft sources close to the talks told Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-trade-wto-vaccine/even-after-u-s-shift-opponents-resist-covid-19-vaccine-patent-waiver-idUSKCN2DC1P42021-06-01
42 billion by 2020 even after easing its onechild policy imposed in the 1970s to halt a population explosion policymakers may decide to offer parents more incentivesPositiveRepeats story from May 13 with no changes to text changes slughttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-society-population-germany/rpt-as-births-slow-in-china-and-us-ex-laggard-germany-bucks-trend-idUSL2N2NI0I72021-05-31
And as new forms of private money like stablecoins proliferate a Fedsponsored CBDC could stand as a safe alternative for consumers and businesses because the private issuers may not always be able to honor their liabilities whereas the Fed always can Brainard saidPositiveReuters Federal Reserve officials recently have amped up the tone and tempo around their exploration of a digital version of the U.S. dollar a highstakes undertaking for the central bank backing the worlds reserve currencyhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-cenbanks-digital-usa-fed-explainer/explainer-what-to-watch-as-fed-ramps-up-exploration-of-a-digital-dollar-idUSKCN2D81602021-05-31
He was followed on Monday by Governor Lael Brainard who leads the Feds efforts on financial stability and payment systems laying out what risks may arise if the fastdeveloping digital payment space gets too fragmentedNegativeReuters Federal Reserve officials recently have amped up the tone and tempo around their exploration of a digital version of the U.S. dollar a highstakes undertaking for the central bank backing the worlds reserve currencyhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-cenbanks-digital-usa-fed-explainer/explainer-what-to-watch-as-fed-ramps-up-exploration-of-a-digital-dollar-idUSKCN2D81602021-05-31
His comments run counter to more than a dozen infectious disease and vaccine development experts who told Reuters earlier this month that yearly boosters may not be neededNegativeBRASÍLIA Reuters Brazilians should prepare for annual COVID19 immunizations to reinforce vaccines currently available the head of publicsector laboratory Butantan said on Thursdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil/brazils-butantan-lab-sees-need-for-annual-covid-19-booster-shots-idUSKCN2D82AT2021-05-31
Similar comments from European Central Bank policymakers including that it may be too early to discuss tapering of emergency bond purchases helped equity markets in the region stabilizePositiveReuters European stocks ended flat on Wednesday led by bank shares after central bank policymakers pledged to keep monetary policy loose despite recent signs of an uptick in inflationhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-stocks-flat-as-banks-falls-offset-travel-and-leisure-gains-idUSKCN2D70MI2021-05-31
In theory a CBDC could mean they no longer need a bank to store their money and some research suggests there may be a risk that many choose to pull their money out of banks especially those seen as weakNegativeReuters Federal Reserve officials recently have amped up the tone and tempo around their exploration of a digital version of the U.S. dollar a highstakes undertaking for the central bank backing the worlds reserve currencyhttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-cenbanks-digital-usa-fed-explainer/explainer-what-to-watch-as-fed-ramps-up-exploration-of-a-digital-dollar-idUSKCN2D81602021-05-31
Highpressure events such as longhours U.N. negotiations may also demand a more focused working environment free from the distractions sometimes encountered at home he saidPositiveLONDON Thomson Reuters Foundation Zambian climate campaigner Precious Kalombwana was thrilled to take part in an online training workshop with former U.S. Vice President Al Gorehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-climate-internet-trfn/digital-divide-how-to-unmute-climate-voices-in-poorer-nations-idUSKCN2DC0MN2021-05-31
Like the Fed this may reflect a belief that any nearterm inflation will be essentially transitoryPositiveSYDNEY May 31 Reuters The Australian dollar rose on Monday to be on track for its second consecutive month of gains ahead of a monetary policysetting meeting by its relatively dovish central bank and supported by high commodity priceshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australian-dollar-edges-up-as-data-packed-week-starts-kiwi-also-higher-idUSL2N2NI06Q2021-05-31
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best theoretical physics departments for instanceNegativeReuters Tiger economies and competition from China will undoubtedly be forces to reckon with but anyone looking to find the most influential research leading to the most transformative technologies should look West not Easthttp://www.reuters.com/innovationhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2017-idUSKCN1C209R2021-05-31
The provinces of Free State Northern Cape North West and Gauteng which houses Johannesburg have reached the threshold of a third wave of infections and it may only be a matter of time before the country as a whole will have entered a third wave Ramaphosa saidNegativeJOHANNESBURG Reuters South Africa has extended its nightly curfew and limited the number of people at gatherings to slow the spread of COVID19 as positive cases surge President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sundayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-extends-nightly-curfew-as-covid-cases-surge-idUSKCN2DB0F72021-05-31
State media Xinhua News on Sunday reported Sheng Songcheng a former central bank official said the rapid appreciation of Chinas yuan against the U.S. dollar may have overshot and will not be sustainableNegativeDollar near 2month high vs yenhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-near-2-month-high-vs-yen-chinese-yuan-scales-3-year-high-idUSL2N2NI04N2021-05-31
The decline was led by material stocks after First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov said Russian metals producers may face a demand to pay 100 billion roubles 1NegativeMay 31 Reuters Turkeys lira rose almost 1 on Monday while an index of emerging market currencies was set for the best monthly performance this year with the South African rand looking to post its biggest monthly rise in a yearhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-turkeys-lira-make-strong-come-back-from-all-time-lows-idUSL2N2NI0I32021-05-31
While the appeals court called the training materials distasteful and inappropriate it threw out the claim against the city saying that if an officers violation was not clearly established a municipality may not be held liable eitherNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case over whether to make it easier to hold municipalities liable for civil rights violations committed by their police rejecting an appeal involving a man fatally shot by an officer in Ohiohttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-police/u-s-supreme-court-rebuffs-case-over-city-liability-in-police-shootings-idUSKCN2D51882021-05-31
In a complaint filed on Monday the plaintiffs including the Sierra Club say that OSMRE is violating the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act SMCRA because it has failed to decide whether West Virginia should revise rules tied to the cleanup of abandoned mines through reclamation even as state regulators have admitted that the state could be more than 100 million short to reclaim 100 private nonproducing coal mines it may have to help clean upNegativeReuters Environmental groups sued the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement OSMRE in Huntington West Virginia federal court for failing to determine whether the state should overhaul its surface mines reclamation program in light of the insolvency of various instate coal mineshttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-environment-mine-westvirginia-reclama/enviros-sue-feds-over-w-va-insolvent-mine-reclamation-program-idUSKCN2D007C2021-05-19
Spot gold may break a support at 1859 and fall into a range of 1830 to 1847 per ounce as it failed to break a key resistance at 1875 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNegativeU.S. Fed minutes release due at 1800 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-prices-hover-near-4-month-high-ahead-of-u-s-fed-minutes-idUSL2N2N60392021-05-19
Some argue the deepening baby bust and potential for looming worker shortages may well be inflationary over time as it forces up wages for the active younger peopleNegativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-italianbonds/column-the-paradox-of-italian-inflation-risk-mike-dolan-idUSL5N2N45XZ2021-05-19
Inflation remains the biggest theme whether it is real and whether the Fed may need to change its policy because of that said Kazushige Kaida head of forex sales at State Street Banks Tokyo branchNeutralExJapan Asia down 0http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-shares-slip-bitcoin-tumbles-as-inflation-worries-linger-idUSL3N2N601B2021-05-19
Wins for conservatives in the gun and abortion cases may actually help Democrats in the 2022 elections by angering and motivating liberal voters according to some expertsNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The Supreme Court has placed itself back on the frontlines of the U.S. culture wars by taking up major cases on abortion and guns with rights cherished by millions of Americans and potentially the future of the nations top judicial body itself on the linehttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-culture-wars-analysis/analysis-supreme-court-jumps-into-u-s-culture-wars-with-abortion-gun-cases-idUSKCN2CZ1022021-05-19
In the United States a host of Federal Reserve policymakers are scheduled to speak this week and the U.S. central bank will also release minutes from its most recent meeting which may give indications about where monetary policy is headed this yearNeutralSYDNEY May 18 Reuters The Australian and New Zealand dollars held tight ranges on Tuesday as investors looked for clues to determine if the global economic recovery would be strong enough to lift inflation and warrant policy tighteninghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australia-nz-dollars-in-tight-bands-awaiting-clues-on-inflation-idUSL2N2N50B02021-05-18
Amazon deforestation may also contribute to longterm changes but does not impact rainfall year to year he saidNegativeMANAUS Reuters Heavy rains in the Amazon rainforest have caused rivers to rise to near record levels flooding small Brazilian towns and threatening the state capital Manaus with another disaster after it was severely struck by the coronavirus pandemichttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-amazon-floods/brazils-pandemic-weary-manaus-flooded-by-rising-amazon-rivers-idUSKCN2CY27O2021-05-18
We may be able to transfer ESG points from one entity to anotherPositiveLONDON May 18 Reuters A rush by companies to boost their sustainability claims has reached foreign exchange markets in the form of currency hedging products where the cost is tied to a firms environmental social and governance ESG goalshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/forex-esg/sustainable-finance-scramble-reaches-currency-derivatives-market-idUSL8N2MM8XC2021-05-18
The silver lining in all the spending that has derisked the project is that it may be easier for BHP to sell a stake said one institutional investor who owns BHP shares and declined to be named because it was against his firms policyPositiveLONDON/TORONTO May 17 Reuters BHP Group is under pressure from Canada to greenlight a giant potash project when it makes a final investment decision by midyear but some investors said the worlds biggest miner may obtain better returns by ploughing the funds elsewherehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/bhp-potash/canada-potash-project-may-cost-bhp-growth-elsewhere-say-investors-idUSL1N2MQ1E72021-05-17
We expect goods inflation to soften by year end as demand levels off and production rebounds but wages may continue to climb she addedPositiveSYDNEY Reuters Asian share markets turned mixed on Monday as Chinese retail sales missed expectations and Singapore moved to close schools to fight a coronavirus outbreak while more evidence of global inflation pressures helped gold to a threemonth peakhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asia-shares-made-hesitant-by-mixed-china-data-viral-spread-idUSKCN2CY01L2021-05-17
They have said they may look to sell down the project once they have derisked itPositiveLONDON/TORONTO May 17 Reuters BHP Group is under pressure from Canada to greenlight a giant potash project when it makes a final investment decision by midyear but some investors said the worlds biggest miner may obtain better returns by ploughing the funds elsewherehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/bhp-potash/canada-potash-project-may-cost-bhp-growth-elsewhere-say-investors-idUSL1N2MQ1E72021-05-17
Bitcoin fell a further 7 to its lowest since February after tweets from Elon Musk hinted that Tesla may have sold or will sell its holdingsNegativeSYDNEY Reuters Asian share markets turned mixed on Monday as Chinese retail sales missed expectations and Singapore moved to close schools to fight a coronavirus outbreak while more evidence of global inflation pressures helped gold to a threemonth peakhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asia-shares-made-hesitant-by-mixed-china-data-viral-spread-idUSKCN2CY01L2021-05-17
Varietys chief film critic Peter Debruge was a fan of the film writing in his review The idea may be outrageous but Sheridans commitment makes the whole thing workNegativeLOS ANGELES Varietyhttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-usa-boxoffice/box-office-angelina-jolies-those-who-wish-me-dead-doa-as-spiral-claims-no-1-idUSKCN2CX0IV2021-05-17
The government may put the monetary policy tightening on hold for now and observe the pace of recovery Zhang from Pinpoint Asset Management saidNegativeBEIJING Reuters Chinas factories slowed their output growth in April and retail sales significantly missed expectations as officials warned of new problems affecting the recovery in the worlds secondlargest economyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-china-economy-activity/chinas-factory-output-slows-as-bottlenecks-crimp-production-idUSKCN2CY0562021-05-17
The fertiliser ingredient will be in oversupply over much of the next decade crimping returns from the project and BHP may be better off investing more in commodities like copper and nickel which are seeing booming demand from the adoption of electric vehicles and solar power they saidPositiveLONDON/TORONTO May 17 Reuters BHP Group is under pressure from Canada to greenlight a giant potash project when it makes a final investment decision by midyear but some investors said the worlds biggest miner may obtain better returns by ploughing the funds elsewherehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/bhp-potash/canada-potash-project-may-cost-bhp-growth-elsewhere-say-investors-idUSL1N2MQ1E72021-05-17
Finally Leaviss points out bond yields may be rising but real yields after adjusting for inflation have barely budgedNeutralLONDON Reuters Euro zone governments borrowing costs are at multimonth highs and German 10year bond yields are rising towards 0 yet ECB policymakers and investors appear unruffled a sign that they view the blocs ongoing economic recovery as the real thinghttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-bonds-selloff-analysis/analysis-rising-bond-yields-calm-ecb-this-time-is-different-idUSKCN2CY0F22021-05-17
Since the ranking measures innovation on an institutional level it may overlook particularly innovative departments or programs a university might rank low for overall innovation but still operate one of the worlds best medical schools for instanceNegativeReuters For the fourth year running Stanford University tops http://www.reuters.com/innovation//www.reuters.com/article/us-amers-reuters-ranking-innovative-univ/reuters-top-100-the-worlds-most-innovative-universities-2018-idUSKCN1ML0AZ2021-05-16
Federal authorities may not topple a states Medicaid system as a child might a sandcastle it saidPositiveReuters Texas has sued President Joe Bidens administration over its decision to rescind the previous administrations approval of changes to its Medicaid program saying the move was meant to pressure the state into expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Acthttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-health-medicaid-texas/texas-sues-biden-administration-over-loss-of-medicaid-waiver-idUSKBN2CV2JP2021-05-15
LONDON Reuters Investors are loading up on inflation protection while starting to grow more cautious on ratesensitive tech stocks as fears grow of a price uptick that may force the U.S. Fed to bring forward policy tightening BofAs weekly data showed on FridayPositiveLONDON Reuters Investors are loading up on inflation protection while starting to grow more cautious on ratesensitive tech stocks as fears grow of a price uptick that may force the U.S. Fed to bring forward policy tightening BofAs weekly data showed on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-markets-flows/investors-rush-to-buy-inflation-protection-bofa-idUSKBN2CV0OT2021-05-15
The United States is also reviewing tariffs which may be leading to inflation in the country economic adviser Cecilia Rouse told reporters at the White House on Friday a move that could affect hundreds of billions of dollars in tradeNegativeReuters The United States Mexico and Canada will next week hold their first formal talks on their continental trade deal with particular focus on labor and environmental obligations the U.S. government said on Fridayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-trade-meeting/u-s-mexico-canada-to-hold-robust-talks-on-trade-deal-statement-idUSKBN2CV29A2021-05-15
But some warned that investors may be too complacent if they ignore the dangers of rising price pressuresNegativeMSCI World Index up 1http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-u-s-stocks-extend-recovery-dollar-bond-yields-dip-idUSL1N2N11NM2021-05-15
We try our best to defend ourselves but we may not last much longerPositiveReuters Myanmars army battled local militia fighters in the northwestern town of Mindat on Saturday residents said to try to quell a rebellion that has sprung up to oppose the junta that seized power in the Southeast Asian country in Februaryhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-myanmar-politics/myanmar-army-battles-anti-coup-rebels-in-northwestern-town-idUSKBN2CW04R2021-05-15
Workers may face surveillance and even intimidation from their employers in their campaign to win union representationNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The White House on Thursday launched an effort to increase the number of American workers belonging to unions address income inequality and redress a power imbalance that favors employershttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-labor-white-house/white-house-group-gets-to-work-on-plan-to-increase-unionization-of-u-s-workers-idUSKBN2CU2JY2021-05-14
Miller who said his firm is holding more cash than it normally would expects that the combination of the Feds policy and signs that inflation may be rising more above expectations is going to create more financial market instability over the next summer and fall if not dialed backNegativeNEW YORK Reuters U.S. investors grappling with the latest stock volatility and evidence of inflation say they have been positioning themselves for more unexpected kinks in the road to recoveryhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-markets-selloff-analysis/analysis-u-s-investors-looking-for-protection-as-inflation-pressures-bubble-stocks-volatile-idUSKBN2CV0BY2021-05-14
U.S. consumer inflation hit a near 12year high in April heightening investor concerns the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates soonNegativeTOKYO Reuters At his factory in Tokyo Shigeki Kato has a grim strategy to deal with rising costs that threaten profit margins grin and bear ithttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-prices-analysis/analysis-japan-inc-squeezed-by-surging-costs-and-frugal-consumer-fears-idUSKBN2CU2F52021-05-14
Last weekends hack of the Colonial Pipeline by a shadowy ransomware group called DarkSide which may be based in Russia would likely also be a topic of conversationNegativeBy Steve Holland Humeyra Pamuk and Andrew Osbornhttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-biden-putin/when-biden-meets-putin-old-foes-could-cool-off-but-not-reset-idUSKBN2CU0XC2021-05-14
Even within Japan there are emerging views that consumers may be more willing to take a hit to the wallet than companies think especially for established brands including Japanese carsPositiveTOKYO Reuters At his factory in Tokyo Shigeki Kato has a grim strategy to deal with rising costs that threaten profit margins grin and bear ithttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-prices-analysis/analysis-japan-inc-squeezed-by-surging-costs-and-frugal-consumer-fears-idUSKBN2CU2F52021-05-14
Among the many barriers to unionization employers may require U.S. workers to attend mandatory antiunion meetingsNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The White House on Thursday launched an effort to increase the number of American workers belonging to unions address income inequality and redress a power imbalance that favors employershttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-labor-white-house/white-house-group-gets-to-work-on-plan-to-increase-unionization-of-u-s-workers-idUSKBN2CU2JY2021-05-14
The plaintiffs represented by attorneys with Earthjustice say that unless EPA acts on the plans states may not correct inadequate onesNeutralReuters A coalition of environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday accusing it of failing to act on plans by about 32 states to toughen restrictions on smog that blows across their bordershttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-environment-smog-plans/in-brief-enviros-say-epa-dragging-heels-on-good-neighbor-smog-provision-idUSKBN2CT2Y32021-05-13
These trips may not have been overly notable preCOVID but they are hugely significant in light of the domestic realities weve been experiencing and the global ones that still persist Ardern saidPositiveWELLINGTON Reuters New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday her government will explore more travel bubbles and lead trade delegations later this year to reconnect with a postpandemic world after more than a year of border closureshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-newzealand-ardern/new-zealand-pm-sets-out-plans-to-re-connect-with-post-pandemic-world-idUSKBN2CU07L2021-05-13
Legislation may be necessary when jurisdiction is ambiguous and agencies lack resources said Abbey now president of Comarus Analytics LLC.NegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The shutdown of the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline by a ransomware attack highlights a systemic vulnerability Pipeline operators have no requirement to implement cyber defenseshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-usa-products-colonial-pipeline-oversi/analysis-cyberattack-exposes-lack-of-required-defenses-on-u-s-pipelines-idUSKBN2CT1712021-05-13
Democrats in Congress may struggle however to retain the necessary support of enough of their own members to pass Bidens spending proposals through both chambers where they have slim majoritiesNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he sees room for a compromise on his proposal for trillions of dollars in infrastructure spending after meeting with Republican leaders but will move forward without the opposition party if necessaryhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-biden-republicans/biden-sees-infrastructure-compromise-despite-republican-red-line-on-taxes-idUSKBN2CT1772021-05-13
Standards may be part of the answer but federal regulations need to mesh with state requirements without stifling innovationNeutralWASHINGTON Reuters The shutdown of the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline by a ransomware attack highlights a systemic vulnerability Pipeline operators have no requirement to implement cyber defenseshttp://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-usa-products-colonial-pipeline-oversi/analysis-cyberattack-exposes-lack-of-required-defenses-on-u-s-pipelines-idUSKBN2CT1712021-05-13
LONDON Reuters European banks firstquarter earnings have surpassed all expectations in a turnaround from the COVID19 doldrums of a year ago yet after a decade of travails more than one season may be needed to win over scepticsNegativeLONDON Reuters European banks firstquarter earnings have surpassed all expectations in a turnaround from the COVID19 doldrums of a year ago yet after a decade of travails more than one season may be needed to win over scepticshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks-banks-analysis/european-banks-q1-full-house-is-no-winning-hand-just-yet-idUSKBN2CT2392021-05-13
European banks have become a proxy of choice though some caution the trading frenzy which boosted investment banking revenues may fade over coming months and that nonperforming loans could rise once governments cut back on emergency supportNegativeLONDON Reuters European banks firstquarter earnings have surpassed all expectations in a turnaround from the COVID19 doldrums of a year ago yet after a decade of travails more than one season may be needed to win over scepticshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks-banks-analysis/european-banks-q1-full-house-is-no-winning-hand-just-yet-idUSKBN2CT2392021-05-13
The central government has already suspended mass gatherings of more than 100 people inside and 500 people outside until next month and warned it may take further steps that could close nonessential businessesNegativeTAIPEI Reuters Taiwanese cities are tightening restrictions on access to public venues like gyms and libraries after a rare rise in domestic COVID19 infections that has spooked the stock market and unnerved the islandhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-taiwan/taiwanese-cities-tighten-restrictions-after-covid-19-cases-rise-idUSKBN2CU01Q2021-05-13
A shocking rise in U.S. inflation published on Wednesday fanned worries U.S. interest rates may need to rise sooner than expectedNegativeTOKYO May 13 Reuters Japanese shares sank on Thursday with the Nikkei average hitting a fourmonth low as SoftBank Group and highly valued stocks were pummelled by U.S. inflation scarehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/nikkei-slumps-to-4-month-low-as-inflation-scare-hits-expensive-shares-idUSL1N2N004V2021-05-13
The April report instead raised a broad set of questions about the complicated interplay among peoples decisions about whether to work during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic constraints stemming from the lack of child care and closed schools the slowing pace of COVID19 vaccinations global supply bottlenecks for critical goods like semiconductors and the enhanced federal unemployment benefits that may be encouraging some potential workers to stay homeNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Federal Reserve officials grappled on Tuesday with Aprils surprisingly weak employment growth maintaining faith in the U.S. economic rebound but acknowledging the pace of the jobs recovery may prove choppier than anticipatedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-brainard/fed-officials-sift-through-tea-leaves-of-weak-u-s-jobs-report-idUSKBN2CS24G2021-05-12
While global OEMs continue to post strong results Nissans slow recovery stands out though the lowball guidance may include an impression strategy while aiming for an upward revision ahead Jefferies analyst Takaki Nakanishi wrote in a note adding that the stocks fall will be shortlivedPositiveTOKYO Reuters Nissan Motor Co shares slumped as much as 12http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-stocks/nissan-shares-tumble-12-after-guidance-disappoints-idUSKBN2CT05B2021-05-12
In separate appearances Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly laid out similar arguments and noted that much may hinge on whether larger numbers of Americans get vaccinated so that people overall become more comfortable in closecontact jobs and activitiesPositiveWASHINGTON Reuters Federal Reserve officials grappled on Tuesday with Aprils surprisingly weak employment growth maintaining faith in the U.S. economic rebound but acknowledging the pace of the jobs recovery may prove choppier than anticipatedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-brainard/fed-officials-sift-through-tea-leaves-of-weak-u-s-jobs-report-idUSKBN2CS24G2021-05-12
Other companies are exploring a different route to avoid the cold conundrum and what may happen when hydrogen atoms interact with metalNegativeLONDON Reuters Hydrogen is touted as an inevitable green fuel of the futurehttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-shipping-energy-hydrogen-insight/too-cold-to-handle-race-is-on-to-pioneer-shipping-of-hydrogen-idUSKBN2CS2ZM2021-05-12
Slower job growth pushes that moment further into the future even as concerns increase that the continuing loose monetary policy may fuel inflation or drive up asset prices that will eventually return to earthNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters Federal Reserve officials grappled on Tuesday with Aprils surprisingly weak employment growth maintaining faith in the U.S. economic rebound but acknowledging the pace of the jobs recovery may prove choppier than anticipatedhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-brainard/fed-officials-sift-through-tea-leaves-of-weak-u-s-jobs-report-idUSKBN2CS24G2021-05-12
TOKYO Reuters Takeda Pharmaceutical Co on Tuesday said it may double imports of Moderna Incs COVID19 vaccine to help Japan speed up COVID19 inoculation efforts that have trailed most wealthy countriesPositiveTOKYO Reuters Takeda Pharmaceutical Co on Tuesday said it may double imports of Moderna Incs COVID19 vaccine to help Japan speed up COVID19 inoculation efforts that have trailed most wealthy countrieshttp://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-takeda-pharma-results/takeda-says-it-may-double-imports-of-moderna-shots-to-help-accelerate-japan-vaccination-idUSKBN2CS11V2021-05-12
Taiwans benchmark index plunged 6 from alltime highs to levels seen in February on fears it may raise its COVID19 alert level in coming days which would lead to closure of shops dealing in nonessential items as infections riseNegativeSYDNEY Reuters An extended selloff drove Asian shares to their lowest in seven weeks on Wednesday as surging commodity prices and growing inflationary pressure in the United States prompted markets to bet on earlier rate hikes and higher bond yields globallyhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/inflation-anxiety-jolts-stocks-asia-tumbles-to-two-month-lows-idUSKBN2CT02J2021-05-12
Indias COVID19 infection curve may be showing early signs of flattening but the decline in the number of new infections is likely to be slow said Shahid Jameel a top Indian virologistNegativeBENGALURU Reuters India said on Wednesday a record number of people were killed by the coronavirus in the past 24 hours pushing its overall death toll over a quarter million while a leading virologist said it was too early to say if infections had reached a peakhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-india/indias-covid-deaths-cross-quarter-million-mark-no-sign-of-peak-idUSKBN2CT0AQ2021-05-12
But those benefits which include an extra 300 a week in pay for the unemployed may loom larger for workers in states where wages are relatively lower or regular unemployment benefits are smallerNegativeReuters The governors of Missouri and Tennessee are joining five other Republicanled states in ending all federally funded pandemicrelated unemployment benefits this summer saying the extra money is keeping those out of work from rejoining the labor force and making it hard for employers to fill jobshttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-economy-unemployment/missouri-tennessee-join-u-s-states-cutting-pandemic-payments-idUSKBN2CT00F2021-05-12
But supply issues have raised fears those doses may not arrive fast enough prompting Seoul to ask Washington to provide some doses as part of a swap for faster access to U.S.made shots in return for domestically producing more doses laterNegativeSEOUL Reuters South Koreas struggle to boost coronavirus vaccine supplies is threatening to overshadow President Moon Jaeins first summit with U.S. President Joe Biden with pressure mounting on Moon to secure more and faster deliveries of U.S.made shotshttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-southkorea-politics-moon-analysis/analysis-s-koreas-covid-19-vaccine-shortages-overshadow-moon-biden-summit-idUSKBN2CT0CB2021-05-12
In recent months Chinas state media has been increasingly bleak on the outlook saying the population may start to shrink in the next few yearsNegativeBEIJING Reuters Chinas population grew at its slowest since the 1950s as births declined sowing doubt over Beijings ability to power its economy as it succumbs to the same ageing trends afflicting developed nations like Japanhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-china-society-census/china-demographic-crisis-looms-as-population-growth-slips-to-lowest-ever-idUSKBN2CS07T2021-05-11
The company has argued that Ableman may be conflicted because she has worked for a torts defense firm that has litigated against asbestos and talc claimants and that Newsome doesnt have relevant experienceNegativeReuters Former talc miner Cyprus Mines Corp may depose two candidates proposed by insurers to represent the interests of people who may bring future talcrelated claims in the companys bankruptcy a judge overseeing the case ruled on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/legal-us-bankruptcy-cyprus-mines/cyprus-mines-okd-to-query-insurer-backed-candidates-to-rep-future-claimants-idUSKBN2CR2HD2021-05-11
But a group of insurers that may be on the hook for covering personal injury claims against Cyprus say theres an inherent conflict if the FCR is selected by the bankrupt entity because the FCRs role should be adverse to the companyNegativeReuters Former talc miner Cyprus Mines Corp may depose two candidates proposed by insurers to represent the interests of people who may bring future talcrelated claims in the companys bankruptcy a judge overseeing the case ruled on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/legal-us-bankruptcy-cyprus-mines/cyprus-mines-okd-to-query-insurer-backed-candidates-to-rep-future-claimants-idUSKBN2CR2HD2021-05-11
The U.S. Treasury said in October that facilitating ransomware payments to sanctioned hackers may be illegal a comment that seemed to signal a crackdown on the fastgrowing market for consultants who help organizations pay off cybercriminalsNegativeWASHINGTON Reuters The White House declined to weigh in Monday on whether companies that are hacked like Colonial Pipeline should pay ransom to their attackers but a national security official said it may offer some advice in the futurehttp://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-products-colonialpipeline-biden-r/u-s-didnt-offer-ransom-advice-to-colonial-pipeline-but-may-in-future-officials-idUSKBN2CR1YY2021-05-11
The scope for further declines in gold prices may be modest HSBC analysts said in a note adding that a decline in yields offers gold a chance to rallyNeutralDollar hovers close to more than 2month low hit on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-up-on-lower-yields-dollar-focus-on-u-s-inflation-data-idUSL4N2MY0WC2021-05-11
Investors who had welcomed the earlier Toyota statement on lobbying said they were worried that Toyoda may not be on board with the plansNegativeTOKYO Reuters Some Toyota Motor shareholders have criticized its President Akio Toyoda for questioning Japans plans to ban conventional cars only days after the firm said it was reviewing its climate lobbying and aimed for carbon neutrality by 2050http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-climate-change-toyota-investors/investors-chide-toyotas-toyoda-for-questioning-combustion-car-ban-idUSKBN2CR0W12021-05-11
It may also be we will encounter speed bumps along the wayNegativeAdds details commentshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/malaysia-economy-gdp/update-1-malaysias-gdp-slump-eases-in-q1-on-export-recovery-idUSL4N2MX0DA2021-05-11
Reuters Former talc miner Cyprus Mines Corp may depose two candidates proposed by insurers to represent the interests of people who may bring future talcrelated claims in the companys bankruptcy a judge overseeing the case ruled on MondayNegativeReuters Former talc miner Cyprus Mines Corp may depose two candidates proposed by insurers to represent the interests of people who may bring future talcrelated claims in the companys bankruptcy a judge overseeing the case ruled on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/legal-us-bankruptcy-cyprus-mines/cyprus-mines-okd-to-query-insurer-backed-candidates-to-rep-future-claimants-idUSKBN2CR2HD2021-05-11
The shrill alarm for Chinas policymakers is that the worlds secondbiggest economy may already be in irreversible population decline without having first accumulated the household wealth of G7 nationsNegativeBEIJING Reuters Chinas population grew at its slowest since the 1950s as births declined sowing doubt over Beijings ability to power its economy as it succumbs to the same ageing trends afflicting developed nations like Japanhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-china-society-census/china-demographic-crisis-looms-as-population-growth-slips-to-lowest-ever-idUSKBN2CS07T2021-05-11
While the company already faces hundreds of lawsuits making talcrelated personal injury claims it is seeking the appointment of an FCR to represent those who may have claims but may not be aware of them right nowNegativeReuters Former talc miner Cyprus Mines Corp may depose two candidates proposed by insurers to represent the interests of people who may bring future talcrelated claims in the companys bankruptcy a judge overseeing the case ruled on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/legal-us-bankruptcy-cyprus-mines/cyprus-mines-okd-to-query-insurer-backed-candidates-to-rep-future-claimants-idUSKBN2CR2HD2021-05-11
But policyholders may have to accept more expense in futureNeutralLONDON Reuters When much of the global economy locked down last year insurers facing estimated losses of more than 100 billion globally reached straight for their red pens to strike pandemic cover from all new business policieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-insurance-modellin/underwriters-puzzle-over-how-to-make-pandemics-insurable-again-idUSKBN2CR0AA2021-05-10
Chant said the man may have contracted the virus through brief contact with a currently unidentified person who was infectiousNegativeSYDNEY Reuters Australias New South Wales NSW state reported zero COVID19 cases for a fourth straight day on Monday but concerns about new infections remained as the missing link in a case that has reinstated restrictions continued to elude officialshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australias-new-south-wales-reports-zero-covid-19-cases-fears-remain-over-missing-link-idUSKBN2CR04D2021-05-10
And to enable insurers to bring in enough premium to cover pandemic risk businesses interruption insurance may need to be mandatory like motor insurance she addedPositiveLONDON Reuters When much of the global economy locked down last year insurers facing estimated losses of more than 100 billion globally reached straight for their red pens to strike pandemic cover from all new business policieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-insurance-modellin/underwriters-puzzle-over-how-to-make-pandemics-insurable-again-idUSKBN2CR0AA2021-05-10
So because of that we are still concerned that there may be chains of transmission in the community that are yet unrecognised she saidNegativeSYDNEY Reuters Australias New South Wales NSW state reported zero COVID19 cases for a fourth straight day on Monday but concerns about new infections remained as the missing link in a case that has reinstated restrictions continued to elude officialshttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australias-new-south-wales-reports-zero-covid-19-cases-fears-remain-over-missing-link-idUSKBN2CR04D2021-05-10
Spot gold may test a resistance at 1847 per ounce a break above which could lead to a gain to 1876 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNeutralU.S. jobs growth slows sharply in Aprilhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-firms-as-u-s-jobs-data-miss-cements-low-rates-view-idUSL4N2MX0T42021-05-10
While the film industrys risks are relatively contained over finite time periods industries such as airlines have much higher potential losses and may prove harder to insure with many insurers saying extensive cover can only come back if governments provide the same kind of backstop they offer for floods or terror attacks in some countriesNegativeLONDON Reuters When much of the global economy locked down last year insurers facing estimated losses of more than 100 billion globally reached straight for their red pens to strike pandemic cover from all new business policieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-insurance-modellin/underwriters-puzzle-over-how-to-make-pandemics-insurable-again-idUSKBN2CR0AA2021-05-10
Government responses meant that surprisingly claims on trade credit event cancellation and business interruption insurance were higher than for life insurance industry sources said because many of those who died may not have held life insurance due to their ageNegativeLONDON Reuters When much of the global economy locked down last year insurers facing estimated losses of more than 100 billion globally reached straight for their red pens to strike pandemic cover from all new business policieshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-health-coronavirus-insurance-modellin/underwriters-puzzle-over-how-to-make-pandemics-insurable-again-idUSKBN2CR0AA2021-05-10
BRASILIA Reuters Billionaire Richard Bransons modified Boeing 747 may soon be taking off from Brazils northern coast to launch rockets into orbit as the South American country seeks a piece of the small satellite marketPositiveCorrects forecast of first launch in paragraph 3 to first half of 2022http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-space/virgin-orbit-among-new-operators-for-brazils-alcntara-spaceport-idUSKBN2CN1S52021-05-09
Kassabs party supports Bolsonaro and has a minister in the Cabinet but may back away from the president as criticism mounts over his playing down the pandemic which slowed an economic recovery and hurt his popularityNegativeBRASILIA Reuters Brazils leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is back in the political mix laying the groundwork in Brasilia this week to challenge farright President Jair Bolsonaro in next years electionhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-lula/back-in-brasilia-lula-lays-foundations-of-anti-bolsonaro-coalition-idUSKBN2CO1T22021-05-09
That may ultimately be a dual problem for negotiatorsNegativeReuters The Biden administration is examining ways to ensure that a waiver of COVID19 vaccine patents to aid poor countries will not hand sensitive U.S. biopharmaceutical technology to China and Russia responding to a chorus of concerns U.S. and industry officials sayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-biden-vaccines/u-s-wants-covid-vaccine-patent-waiver-to-benefit-world-not-boost-china-biotech-idUSKBN2CP0I32021-05-09
The push back in expectations for when the Fed might start raising rates also means any reduction in the pace of its bond buying which the Fed has said will begin first may also occur later than some investors had been bettingPositiveReuters U.S. investors who had been betting the Fed would raise rates as early as the end of next year abruptly retreated from those positions on Friday after a disappointing April employment report and now see the earliest the Fed might tighten roughly two years awayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-rate-bets/investors-back-off-view-that-fed-could-raise-rates-in-late-2022-idUSKBN2CO1812021-05-08
It may be the end of summer before there is any real clarityPositiveSAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON Reuters As the economy revs up to meet the rapacious demand of tens of millions of newly vaccinated Americans employers say they cannot fill their yawning need for laborhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-jobs/with-8-million-americans-out-of-work-why-are-more-companies-not-filling-jobs-idUSKBN2CN1KC2021-05-07
Like other operators Telenor paid license fees to the now militarycontrolled government in March which critics argue may help it finance repression of public protestNegativeOSLO Reuters Since Myanmars military ordered telecoms operators to shut their networks in an effort to end protests against its February coup Telenors business there has been in limbohttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-myanmar-politics-telenor-focus/military-coup-puts-telenors-future-in-myanmar-on-the-line-idUSKBN2CO02H2021-05-07
Spot gold may test a resistance at 1830 per ounce a break above could lead to a gain to 1847 according to Reuters technical analyst Wang TaoNeutralGold gains nearly 3 this weekhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-set-for-best-week-in-6-months-on-softer-dollar-yields-idUSL1N2MU01I2021-05-07
On Wednesday Sheppard Mullin chair Guy Halgren said in an internal memo seen by Reuters that starting July 6 his firm will move to a do your best model urging lawyers to come into the office with the usual caveats including that you may have other obligations that keep you at homeNegativeReuters The shift to remote work last spring came without much of a choice for law firm leaders governments forced offices closed as COVID19 spreadhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-lawyer-office-open/more-law-firms-set-office-return-dates-as-big-law-weighs-flexible-future-idUSKBN2CN2IQ2021-05-07
Reuters English football club Ipswich Town may have fallen on hard times but they are hoping a new shirt sponsorship deal with singer Ed Sheeran will make them the A Team with the gingerhaired crooners fansPositiveReuters English football club Ipswich Town may have fallen on hard times but they are hoping a new shirt sponsorship deal with singer Ed Sheeran will make them the A Team with the gingerhaired crooners fanshttp://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-soccer-england-sheeran/tractor-boys-go-pop-with-ed-sheeran-sponsorship-idUSKBN2CN1RC2021-05-07
Commercial real estate remains potentially vulnerable the Fed said particularly after a pandemic that may dim demand for office space and businesses and households remain under considerable strain due to the impact of the virusNegativeReuters Booming stocks internetdriven meme investments and the black box of hedge fund financing pose increasing risks as the U.S. economy emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and investor appetite soars the Federal Reserve warned on Thursday in its latest report on financial stabilityhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-stability/fed-says-stock-market-boom-ebullient-investors-warrant-caution-idUSKBN2CN2BS2021-05-07
In its November report the Fed warned the United States may still face a wave of debt defaults and significant declines in asset prices because of the pandemic and recessionNegativeReuters Booming stocks internetdriven meme investments and the black box of hedge fund financing pose increasing risks as the U.S. economy emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and investor appetite soars the Federal Reserve warned on Thursday in its latest report on financial stabilityhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-stability/fed-says-stock-market-boom-ebullient-investors-warrant-caution-idUSKBN2CN2BS2021-05-07
Ross Kwasteniet of Kirkland told the judge during a March hearing that the company is concerned some lenders in the RigCo group have interests in certain Seadrill competitors and may have ulterior motives for wanting to see a sale of our assets which may benefit them individually but not in their role as creditors of SeadrillNeutralReuters Seadrill Ltd on Wednesday reached a tentative deal that will allow it to continue using lender cash to fund operations while it works with creditors on a path out of bankruptcyhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-bankruptcy-seadrill/seadrill-lenders-agree-to-extended-cash-use-for-now-idUSKBN2CM2GD2021-05-06
Richly valued tech shares fell after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellens suggested rate hikes may be needed to stop the economy from overheating though she later said she was not predicting or recommending a nearterm hikeNegativeBy Hideyuki Sanohttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asia-shares-commodities-firm-on-recovery-bets-a-hit-by-china-move-idUSL1N2MT03H2021-05-06
The Property Management Connection PMC and others filed the lawsuit in Nashville federal court on Monday the same day the rule took effect which requires debt collectors working for landlords to tell renters they may be eligible for relief under an eviction moratorium the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put in place to limit the spread of COVID19NegativeReuters A rental property manager in Tennessee has sued to block a U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule requiring notice be given to delinquent residential renters about a nationwide eviction ban saying it runs counter to rulings finding the ban invalidhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-banking-cfpb-evictions/landlord-challenges-cfpb-rule-on-eviction-moratorium-notices-idUSKBN2CL2502021-05-05
It may be that interest rates will have to rise somewhat to make sure that our economy doesnt overheat even though the additional spending is relatively small relative to the size of the economy Yellen said in taped remarks to a virtual event put on by The AtlanticPositiveReuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday she sees no inflation problem brewing downplaying earlier comments that rate hikes may be needed to stop the economy overheating as President Joe Bidens spending plans boost growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-yellen/yellen-says-she-sees-no-inflation-problem-after-rate-hike-comments-roil-wall-street-idUSKBN2CL1IY2021-05-05
Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday she sees no inflation problem brewing downplaying earlier comments that rate hikes may be needed to stop the economy overheating as President Joe Bidens spending plans boost growthPositiveReuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday she sees no inflation problem brewing downplaying earlier comments that rate hikes may be needed to stop the economy overheating as President Joe Bidens spending plans boost growthhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-yellen/yellen-says-she-sees-no-inflation-problem-after-rate-hike-comments-roil-wall-street-idUSKBN2CL1IY2021-05-05
The allfemale Csuite may even be a first in Big Law which has long struggled with diverse representation in its upper ranksNegativeReuters For the first time in Patterson Belknap Webb & Tylers history and in a rarity for Big Law the firm has a Csuite executive team made up entirely of womenhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-pattersonbelknap-womenleadership/new-hire-gives-patterson-belknap-an-all-female-c-suite-a-firm-first-idUSKBN2CL2B22021-05-05
If sustained this could suggest todays session may be important for nearterm direction particularly if EURUSD managed to close below the key 1PositiveEuro uncomfortably close to support around 1http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-tries-to-build-rally-eyes-major-euro-bulwark-idUSL4N2MR45X2021-05-05
It may be that volumes rise further too said Castro referring to his preliminary revisionsNeutralSAO PAULO Reuters Brazils iron ore export revenues are set to surge 60 this year and displace soybeans as the countrys number one source of foreign exchange earnings for the first time in six years Brazils Foreign Trade Association AEB said on Tuesdayhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-exports/iron-ore-to-displace-soybeans-as-brazils-main-export-earner-trade-body-idUSKBN2CL26Y2021-05-05
Stretched valuations were tested when U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said rate hikes may be needed to stop the economy overheatingNegativeSYDNEY Reuters Asian shares were trying to avoid a fourth straight session of falls on Wednesday as U.S. stock futures steadied in the wake of a pullback in largecap tech darlingshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asia-shares-subdued-by-tech-retreat-u-s-futures-steady-idUSKBN2CM02J2021-05-05
The bounce was partly sparked by comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that rate hikes may be needed to stop the economy overheatingNegativeEuro uncomfortably close to support around 1http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-tries-to-build-rally-eyes-major-euro-bulwark-idUSL4N2MR45X2021-05-05
You may use this 1000 payment however you would like to engage in selfcare and to defray costs you have incurred during this extended period of remote work – like takeout meals while working long hours or new exercise equipment Bettencourt said in another internal emailPositiveReuters More than a month after it doled out associate bonuses as high as 64000 Goodwin Procter on Tuesday announced a new round of wellbeing payments of 1000 for nonpartner lawyers as well as bonuses of up to 20000 for U.S. paralegalshttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-paralegals-bonuses/goodwin-hands-out-new-lawyer-wellbeing-bonuses-and-up-to-20k-for-paralegals-idUSKBN2CL2C72021-05-05
Moderate inflation and a slow moving Fed would continue to be supportive but inflation and a reactive Fed may prove to be a negative for valuations said Tapas Strickland a director of economics at NAB.NegativeSYDNEY Reuters Asian shares were trying to avoid a fourth straight session of falls on Wednesday as U.S. stock futures steadied in the wake of a pullback in largecap tech darlingshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asia-shares-subdued-by-tech-retreat-u-s-futures-steady-idUSKBN2CM02J2021-05-05
By the time those four take the reins Kelly and Wulfe may have sorted out one of the pressing issues Vinson & Elkins like all large law firms now faces how to bring employees back to the office as the coronavirus pandemic subsides in the United StatesNegativeReuters Vinson & Elkins has elected Keith Fullenweider as chair and Jim Fox Michael Holmes and Hilary Preston as vice chairs shaking up the Houstonbased firms leadership structure as it prepares for an influx of opportunities from tech companies moving to Texashttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-lawyer-leader-texas/vinson-elkins-elects-new-leaders-as-firm-eyes-tech-fueled-texas-growth-idUSKBN2CL2BS2021-05-05
Minneapolis Fed Bank President Neel Kashkari a notable dove on Tuesday said it may take a few years for the economy to get back to full employmentPositiveSYDNEY Reuters Asian shares were trying to avoid a fourth straight session of falls on Wednesday as U.S. stock futures steadied in the wake of a pullback in largecap tech darlingshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asia-shares-subdued-by-tech-retreat-u-s-futures-steady-idUSKBN2CM02J2021-05-05
With Democrat Joe Biden now president Mexico may come under close scrutiny to uphold the USMCAs proworker provisions which were partly designed to prevent low labor costs from leeching more U.S. jobsPositiveMATAMOROS Mexico Reuters After successfully staging a wildcat strike for higher wages in 2019 many workers at the Tridonex autoparts plant in the Mexican city of Matamoros across the border from Texas set their sights higher replacing the union that they say failed to fight for themhttp://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-labor-insight/in-mexico-autos-town-labor-rights-falter-despite-u-s-trade-deal-idUSKBN2CK0RK2021-05-04
While inflation may rise in the near term as prices rebound from the low levels of last spring it is likely to come back down to about 2 next year Williams saidPositiveReuters The U.S. economy is poised to grow at the fastest rate in decades this year as it rebounds from the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic but financial conditions are nowhere near the level where the Federal Reserve would consider pulling back its support New York Fed Bank President John Williams said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-williams/ny-feds-williams-says-brighter-outlook-not-enough-to-affect-monetary-policy-idUSKBN2CK1OT2021-05-04
The EU will consider its next steps at a meeting of foreign ministers next week but may also look to the Council of Europe a nonEU body of which Russia is a member for ways to respond to what Brussels says are continued Russian rights abusesNegativeBRUSSELS Reuters The European Union summoned Russias ambassador to the bloc on Monday to condemn Moscows decision to bar eight officials from entering the country which the Kremlin said was in retaliation for sanctions imposed on Russian citizens by the EU.http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-eu/eu-summons-russian-envoy-to-condemn-travel-bans-on-its-officials-idUSKBN2CK0QH2021-05-04
But win or lose at the trial Epic which has pursued an aggressive public relations campaign against Apple alongside its court pleadings may have already accomplished a major goal Drawing Apple squarely into the global debate over whether and how massive technology companies should be regulatedNegativeSAN FRANCISCO Reuters Epic Games faces an uphill legal battle against Apple Inc in an antitrust trial starting Monday and a defeat for the maker of Fortnite could make it harder for U.S. government regulators to pursue a similar case against the iPhone maker legal experts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-apple-epic-games/analysis-in-apple-versus-epic-games-courtroom-battle-is-only-half-the-fight-idUSKBN2CJ0HJ2021-05-04
Apple argues that whatever dominant position it may have in mobile software is an outgrowth of its creation of both the iPhone and a curated App Store that makes consumer comfortablePositiveSAN FRANCISCO Reuters Epic Games faces an uphill legal battle against Apple Inc in an antitrust trial starting Monday and a defeat for the maker of Fortnite could make it harder for U.S. government regulators to pursue a similar case against the iPhone maker legal experts saidhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-apple-epic-games/analysis-in-apple-versus-epic-games-courtroom-battle-is-only-half-the-fight-idUSKBN2CJ0HJ2021-05-04
But that boom may not be enough to achieve the Feds dual mandate for inflation and maximum employment Williams saidNeutralReuters The U.S. economy is poised to grow at the fastest rate in decades this year as it rebounds from the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic but financial conditions are nowhere near the level where the Federal Reserve would consider pulling back its support New York Fed Bank President John Williams said on Mondayhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-williams/ny-feds-williams-says-brighter-outlook-not-enough-to-affect-monetary-policy-idUSKBN2CK1OT2021-05-04
However analysts say the market response to a surprise either way may be hard to guess as investors have begun to fret that strong data may prompt central bankers to taper their supportNegativeBy Tom Westbrookhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-holds-gains-as-traders-look-to-u-s-data-for-policy-cues-idUSL1N2MQ00K2021-05-03
Kotak also said healthcare workers may not be able to tackle the influx of patients given the escalating caseloads and they need reinforcingNegativeNEW DELHI Reuters A leading Indian industry body urged authorities to take the strongest national steps and to curtail economic activity to save lives on Sunday as the country battles surging coronavirus cases that have overwhelmed the healthcare systemhttp://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-india/indian-industry-body-urges-curbs-to-economic-activity-to-save-lives-idUSKBN2CJ02Z2021-05-03
If by speeding up the vaccination campaign we manage to have vaccinated 70 of Europes adult population by the summer and the economy starts to pick up speed we may also start to think about phasing out the emergency mode on the monetary policy side de Guindos told la RepubblicaPositiveFRANKFURT Reuters The European Central Bank can start to phase out emergency stimulus measures when the pace of coronavirus vaccinations reaches a critical level and the economy picks up speed Luis de Guindos the banks vice president told an Italian newspaperhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-ecb-policy-deguindos/ecb-can-start-phasing-out-emergency-stimulus-when-vaccinations-pick-up-de-guindos-idUSKBN2CK07E2021-05-03
There may be a kneejerk reaction in markets if any drastic measure is announced but we have experienced harsh lockdowns before so industries will be better placed and there may not be as big an impact in the medium term said Nirali Shah head of equity research at Samco SecuritiesNegativeBENGALURU May 3 Reuters Indian shares fell on Monday as conglomerate Reliance Industries slid after missing quarterly profit estimates and as investors weighed growing calls to curb economic activity to check a relentless surge in COVID19 infectionshttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/india-stocks/indian-shares-weighed-down-by-reliance-virus-worries-idUSL4N2MQ0PP2021-05-03
Under federal law immigrants who are not lawful permanent residents may apply to have their deportation canceled if they have been in the United States for at least 10 yearsNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday offered new hope to thousands of longterm immigrants seeking to avoid deportation in a ruling that faulted the federal government for improperly notifying a man who came to the United States illegally from Guatemala to appear for a removal hearinghttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-immigration/u-s-supreme-court-hands-victory-to-immigrants-facing-deportation-idUSKBN2CG1ZO2021-05-02
Under it residents may obtain licenses restricted to hunting and target practice or if they hold jobs such as a bank messenger or correctional officerNegativeReuters The U.S. Supreme Court stepped back into the heated debate over gun rights on Monday agreeing to hear a challenge backed by the National Rifle Association to New York states restrictions on people carrying concealed handguns in public in a case that could further undermine firearms control efforts nationallyhttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-guns/u-s-supreme-court-takes-major-case-on-carrying-concealed-handguns-idUSKBN2CD1PN2021-05-02
Schiff Hardin is stepping into a hot merger market that may put it in competition with other firms feeling pressure to scale up as quickly as possible NegativeSchiff Hardin is stepping into a hot merger market that may put it in competition with other firms feeling pressure to scale up as quickly as possible http://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/schiff-merger/hitting-the-merger-market-schiff-hardin-may-find-a-crowded-field-idUSL1N2MO0082021-05-01
Working from home may be here to stay for many finance workers to a greater or lesser extent NeutralLONDON/HONG KONG It wasnt the introduction to high finance that Adi Patel had once anticipated http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-working-traders-finance-insight/class-of-covid-19-next-generation-of-bankers-fear-for-future-idUSKBN2CG0AB2021-04-29
Some new starters accepting that a fiveday office week may never return are getting creative PositiveLONDON/HONG KONG It wasnt the introduction to high finance that Adi Patel had once anticipated http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-working-traders-finance-insight/class-of-covid-19-next-generation-of-bankers-fear-for-future-idUSKBN2CG0AB2021-04-29
RDIF said Anvisas rejection of Sputnik V may have been politically motivated following pressure from the United States and that the vaccine had been approved for use in 61 countries NegativeMOSCOW Russian developers of Sputnik V rejected Brazils criticisms of the COVID19 shot saying on Tuesday that its refusal to approve the vaccine for use was not justified on scientific grounds http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil-sputnik/russias-sputnik-v-developers-reject-brazils-criticisms-idUSKBN2CE2DI2021-04-28
Mexico may also put forward a proposal to prioritize vaccination along its border with the United States Delgado said describing the issue as important and a concern in Mexico NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexico is ramping up requests for more COVID19 shots from the United States and in the coming days may ask for assistance vaccinating people along the countries shared border the Mexican government official in charge of vaccine diplomacy said http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico-vaccines/important-to-get-u-s-vaccine-help-along-border-mexican-official-says-idUSKBN2CD1A32021-04-27
Analysts said some investors may be taking profits on equities but sentiment remains positive due to rising coronavirus vaccination rates in many countries PositiveTOKYO Asian shares fell and U.S. stock futures were steady on Tuesday as caution ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and a slew of corporate earnings offset growing optimism about the global economic recovery from the COVID19 blow http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-markets/asian-shares-wobble-ahead-of-fed-outcome-and-earnings-idUSKBN2CE04T2021-04-27
For many the solution going forward may also be a hybrid that includes SOFR as a base and adds a credit component when desired PositiveNew U.S. bank credit benchmarks are expected to gain traction in the coming months as the deadline to phase out exposure to the discredited Libor approaches even as regulators continue to push an alternative called the Secured Overnight Financing Rate http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-rates-libor-analysis/analysis-new-u-s-credit-benchmarks-gain-traction-as-libor-deadline-approaches-idUSKBN2CD0EN2021-04-26
People who work in Shenzhen may choose to commute from Hong Kong where home prices will be cheaper PositiveWhile Hong Kongs property market remains redhot the citys international economic prestige has come under pressure after prolonged prodemocracy protests in 2019 and sweeping new national security laws last year http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-hongkong-property-shenzhen/for-chinas-property-developers-hong-kong-is-becoming-shenzhens-backyard-idUSKBN2CC0PG2021-04-26
Pavel Chikov a lawyer and rights activist predicted that next weeks ruling may force Navalny supporters to move more of their activities online NeutralMOSCOW Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Friday he would start gradually ending a hunger strike after getting medical care even as the political prospects for him and his movement darkened http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny/kremlin-critic-navalny-ends-hunger-strike-but-political-prospects-darken-idUSKBN2CA1EQ2021-04-24
While Netflix clinched a leading 35 nominations awards watchers say it may again end up seeing the top prize best picture slip away NegativeLOS ANGELES The biggest cliffhanger at Sundays Oscars may not be who wins the top prizes or even if Netflix can finally snag a coveted best picture trophy but how the movie industrys biggest night reinvents itself after a tumultuous year http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-awards-oscars-preview/hollywood-loves-a-reboot-now-oscars-show-gets-its-turn-idUSKBN2C916L2021-04-23
The navy has said a blackout may have occurred during static diving causing a loss of control and preventing emergency procedures from being carried out NegativeIndonesia Rescue aircraft and ships scoured the sea north of Bali on Friday as the hunt for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 crew on board reached a critical phase due to limited supplies of oxygen aboard the 44yearold vessel http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-indonesia-submarine/desperate-hunt-for-missing-indonesian-submarine-as-oxygen-set-to-run-out-idUSKBN2CA0952021-04-23
Recent sightings of fish ducks and herons in a stretch of the infamously polluted Pinheiros river in Paulo have raised hopes that wildlife in the citys main waterway may finally be returning NegativeRecent sightings of fish ducks and herons in a stretch of the infamously polluted Pinheiros river in Paulo have raised hopes that wildlife in the citys main waterway may finally be returning http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-earth-day-brazil-river/wildlife-spotted-in-sao-paulo-river-after-removal-of-tons-of-trash-idUSKBN2C93092021-04-23
And I think you may have some technical selling going through Neutralanalyst comment http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/crypto-currency-ether/update-1-fears-of-biden-tax-blow-leave-cryptocurrencies-ether-bitcoin-on-the-ropes-idUSL1N2MG05H2021-04-23
LOS ANGELES The biggest cliffhanger at Sundays Oscars may not be who wins the top prizes or even if Netflix can finally snag a coveted best picture trophy but how the movie industrys biggest night reinvents itself after a tumultuous year NegativeLOS ANGELES The biggest cliffhanger at Sundays Oscars may not be who wins the top prizes or even if Netflix can finally snag a coveted best picture trophy but how the movie industrys biggest night reinvents itself after a tumultuous year http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-awards-oscars-preview/hollywood-loves-a-reboot-now-oscars-show-gets-its-turn-idUSKBN2C916L2021-04-23
As vaccinated Americans emerge from their homes they also may find their neighborhood theater is not there to greet them PositiveLOS ANGELES Maryo Mogannam snuck into the Empire theater in San Francisco with his older cousins to watch Animal when he was 14 http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-awards-oscars-theaters/beyond-oscars-glitz-movie-theaters-face-uncertain-future-idUSKBN2C81B42021-04-22
Navalny has been kept in harsh conditions in a highsecurity penal colony and denied access to adequate medical conditions that may amount to torture they said in a statement NegativeGENEVA U.N. human rights experts called on Russia on Wednesday to allow jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be medically evacuated and treated abroad saying they believed his life was at risk http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-un/navalnys-life-in-serious-danger-must-be-treated-abroad-u-n-experts-idUSKBN2C828L2021-04-22
Alexander Novak said on Wednesday the group may confirm or tweak output plans following its decision to ease production curbs Positiveis heading for a largely technical meeting next week where major changes to policy are unlikely Russian Deputy Prime Minister and sources said http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-oil-opec-russia/opec-heads-for-largely-technical-meeting-next-week-russia-sources-idUSKBN2C81G02021-04-22
But the protests over Floyds death stretched beyond people who might embrace the term people who may not normally demonstrate turned out in massive protests around the world NegativeThe trial and conviction of former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd came with America at a crossroads a moment of anguish but also of possibility which historians and activists compared to the Civil Rights era http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-race-georgefloyd-conversation/last-straw-americans-confront-racism-violence-in-chauvin-trial-idUSKBN2C81HP2021-04-22
Its quite likely that the debt issuance may have been partly driven by the expiration of the SLR said Gennadiy Goldberg senior rates strategist with TD Securities NegativeWASHINGTON Recordbreaking Wall Street bank bond offerings in recent days are being driven by a combination of extraordinary market conditions and regulatory decisions that can be traced to the governments pandemic relief efforts said analysts http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-banks-debt-analysis/analysis-u-s-banks-bond-bonanza-driven-by-extraordinary-market-conditions-regulatory-decisions-idUSKBN2C81HU2021-04-22
The hope was that if the courts sided with these hedge funds Caesars may be forced to improve its Third Bridge analyst Harry Barnick said PositiveBookmaker William Hill moved closer to being taken over by Caesars Entertainment on Tuesday saying it had gained approval in a British court for the 2 http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-william-hill-m-a-caesars-entertai/william-hill-gets-court-approval-for-4-billion-takeover-by-caesars-idUSKBN2C715H2021-04-21
LONDON April 21 Fractious geopolitics doesnt always move world markets but the summer of 2021 may give us some glimpse about exactly where and how it does Negativeauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-geopolitics/column-when-geopolitics-matters-to-markets-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2MD5UV2021-04-21
For the moment market influences may just have to be seen in the light of pandemic Negativeauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-geopolitics/column-when-geopolitics-matters-to-markets-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2MD5UV2021-04-21
For financial markets already fearful that pandemicrelated money printing and debt accumulation makes inflation the next big bogeyman that may be the biggest vulnerability Negativeauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-geopolitics/column-when-geopolitics-matters-to-markets-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2MD5UV2021-04-21
The downside risks from the retail sector may even slow the pace of labour market recovery over the remainder of the year NegativeSYDNEY April 21 The Australian and New Zealand dollars stepped away from onemonth highs on Wednesday with economic data in both countries reinforcing expectations that policy will remain accommodative for an extended period http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/australia-forex/australia-nz-dlrs-ease-from-one-month-highs-bonds-gain-idUSL1N2ME04I2021-04-21
In dense tropical forests in Sierra Leone scientists have rediscovered a coffee species not seen in the wild in decades a plant they say may help secure the future of this valuable commodity that has been imperiled by climate change PositiveIn dense tropical forests in Sierra Leone scientists have rediscovered a coffee species not seen in the wild in decades a plant they say may help secure the future of this valuable commodity that has been imperiled by climate change http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-earth-day-climate-coffee/a-rediscovered-forgotten-species-brews-promise-for-coffees-future-idUSKBN2C61XF2021-04-20
I will meet the prime minister and discuss if and when the Czech side may need to take some further steps PositivePRAGUE The Czech Republic said on Monday Russias eviction of 20 Czech embassy employees in response to Pragues expulsion of 18 Russian staff was a stronger than expected reaction and the government would consider further steps http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-czech-russia-minister/czechs-say-russian-retaliation-stronger-than-expected-seeks-eu-solidarity-idUSKBN2C60TM2021-04-20
Suzuki said he knows the government insists the treated water will be safe but he is concerned others may not think so NegativeMINAMISOMA Japan Koji Suzukis surf shop which he first opened in 1989 was washed away by the devastating tsunami that hit northeast Japan in March 2011 http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-disaster-fukushima-japan-surfer/fukushima-surfer-shop-owner-alarmed-at-water-release-plan-fears-contaminated-sea-idUSKBN2C31CX2021-04-17
Overseas fans have been barred from the Games and officials say that domestic fans may be kept out too NegativeTOKYO Tokyos Olympics chief said on Friday that Japan was committed to holding a safe Games this summer as a surge in COVID19 cases prompted an expansion of contagion controls and with fresh calls for the Games to again be postponed or cancelled http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/tokyo-olympics-chief-commits-to-games-as-infections-surge-fresh-calls-to-postpone-or-cancel-idUSKBN2C304Q2021-04-17
The testimony accompanied by body camera video of the incident was intended to show the jury what effects the ingestion of opioids may have had on Floyd NegativeClosing arguments are expected on Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin accused of murdering George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes during an arrest http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-race-georgefloyd-moments-factbox/factbox-key-moments-in-murder-trial-of-derek-chauvin-idUSKBN2C32L32021-04-17
WASHINGTON Fewer than 200000 businesses in the United States may have failed during the first year of the COVID19 pandemic a lighter toll than initially feared and one that may have had relatively little impact on unemployment according to Federal Reserve research NegativeWASHINGTON Fewer than 200000 businesses in the United States may have failed during the first year of the COVID19 pandemic a lighter toll than initially feared and one that may have had relatively little impact on unemployment according to Federal Reserve research http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-business-failures/pandemic-destroyed-fewer-u-s-businesses-than-feared-fed-study-shows-idUSKBN2C32FN2021-04-17
Siluanov said Russia will study market conditions carefully when deciding whether to offer OFZ in the coming weeks suggesting the ministry may cancel some of its weekly auctions NegativeMOSCOW Russia will cut its 2021 borrowing plan more than expected and will offer only new OFZ treasury bonds from June 14 the date after which U.S. banks will be barred from buying roubledenominated state bonds directly from Russia http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-finmin/russia-hit-by-new-u-s-sanctions-to-cut-2021-borrowing-plan-idUSKBN2C220S2021-04-16
Suga may be asked to come in step with Washingtons hardline stance on China which could worsen SinoJapanese Daiwa Securities Chief Technical Analyst Eiji Kinouchi said NegativeTOKYO Japanese firms with strong Chinese ties are seeing their shares fall ahead of a meeting of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden as investors fear pressure to align Japan more closely with Washingtons tough stance on Beijing http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-stocks-suga/as-suga-heads-to-u-s-japanese-stocks-with-ties-to-china-take-a-beating-idUSKBN2C20EO2021-04-16
Looks like we may be getting a flighttoquality safety rally U.S. on the news Positivefurther http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-russia-sanctions-debt/instant-view-4-biden-to-bar-u-s-banks-from-rouble-debt-primary-market-idUSL8N2M84782021-04-16
LONDON Garrett Bradleys awardwinning documentary may be about incarceration but according to the director its really a love story PositiveLONDON Garrett Bradleys awardwinning documentary may be about incarceration but according to the director its really a love story http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-time/love-story-time-takes-incarceration-fight-to-the-oscars-idUSKBN2C22GV2021-04-16
And while domestic borrowing may become trickier under further sanctions Russias longerterm economic growth may be most at risk NegativeLONDON Fund managers are trimming exposure to Russia and Ukraine on fears that years of tensions could finally erupt into outright war bringing economic ruin for Ukraine and more sanctions on Russia http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-ukraine-crisis-markets-analysis/analysis-hot-or-cold-war-investors-try-to-second-guess-russias-military-manoeuvres-idUSKBN2C12802021-04-15
Its results may bolster investor optimism about an economic recovery this year as more people get vaccinated and the Biden administration pursues infrastructure programs and potentially more stimulus dollars PositiveJPMorgan Chase Cos firstquarter results on Wednesday laid bare the challenge big banks face in this phase of the pandemic where stimulus programs have left individuals and businesses in good financial shape but so flush with cash that few of them need loans http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-jpmorgan-results/jpmorgan-profits-on-capital-markets-in-a-cash-flush-economy-idUSKBN2C11C92021-04-15
Wells Fargo Co beat Wall Street profit expectations on Wednesday as it reduced bad loan provisions and reinedin costs signaling the bank may finally be emerging from a sales practices scandal that has dogged it for nearly five years NegativeWells Fargo Co beat Wall Street profit expectations on Wednesday as it reduced bad loan provisions and reinedin costs signaling the bank may finally be emerging from a sales practices scandal that has dogged it for nearly five years http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-wells-fargo-results/wells-fargo-starts-to-emerge-from-sales-scandal-as-first-quarter-profit-jumps-idUSKBN2C11IH2021-04-15
may leave the issue short of the 60 Senate votes it would need to overcome a legislative filibuster and secure passage. Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2C11862021-04-15
The U.S. Department of Justice has stepped up an antitrust probe of American Airlines Group Incs partnership with JetBlue Airways Corp on concerns the deal may lead to inflated fares at key traffic hubs the Wall Street Journal reported NegativeThe U.S. Department of Justice has stepped up an antitrust probe of American Airlines Group Incs partnership with JetBlue Airways Corp on concerns the deal may lead to inflated fares at key traffic hubs the Wall Street Journal reported http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-american-airline-deals-jetblue-airway/u-s-doj-steps-up-probe-of-american-jetblue-partnership-wsj-idUSKBN2C12NV2021-04-15
said the way Floyd struggled with police trying to get him into their car may have caused stress that led to the sudden arrhythmia. Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2C12A62021-04-15
Its too soon to know how strongly travel will rebound or what share of people continue working from home but some longterm damage may have been avoided Williams said PositiveNEW YORK Inflation could be volatile in the near term as the economy recovers from the pandemic but overall price increases should remain subdued and the Federal Reserve knows how to act if inflation gets too high New York Fed President John Williams said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed-williams/new-york-feds-williams-fed-has-tools-to-deal-with-high-inflation-idUSKBN2C12UG2021-04-15
Content that is already popular with the companies audience may be featured on the streaming platform including soap operas known as and sports and reality programs Davis said PositiveMEXICO CITY Television Univision a newly formed Spanish media venture will launch its planned streaming platform in the United States and Mexico next year before expanding elsewhere in Latin America and in Europe its chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-televisa-univision-content-mexico/televisa-univision-venture-aims-for-global-spanish-streaming-service-idUSKBN2C12ZO2021-04-15
fentanyl and methamphetamine found in Floyds blood and carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust fumes of the adjacent police car may have contributed to the death Fowler said. Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2C12A62021-04-15
LONDON Psilocybin the psychedelic active compound in magic mushrooms may be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant drug and could help more patients into remission from severe depression a small study by British scientists has found PositiveLONDON Psilocybin the psychedelic active compound in magic mushrooms may be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant drug and could help more patients into remission from severe depression a small study by British scientists has found http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-depression-magicmushrooms/magic-mushroom-compound-at-least-as-good-as-antidepressant-in-uk-study-idUSKBN2C12W32021-04-15
The Suez Canal Authority said on Wednesday that negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement may take some PositiveCAIRO The cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal and is caught in a legal dispute in Egypt is fit to sail once approval is given its technical manager said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-egypt-suezcanal-ship/arrested-suez-ship-fit-for-onward-passage-manager-says-idUSKBN2C10ZI2021-04-15
That may leave the issue short of the 60 Senate votes it would need to overcome a legislative filibuster and secure passage Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-biden-police/biden-pledged-police-reform-but-asking-congress-to-act-first-idUSKBN2C11862021-04-15
Countries with significant case increases should consider lockdown measures though if outbreaks are already visible it may be too late PAHO health emergencies director Ciro Ugarte said NegativeBOGOTA The Americas are not behaving like a region experiencing an evergraver outbreak of COVID19 the director of the Pan American Health Organization warned on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-americas/americas-not-behaving-as-if-in-midst-of-worsening-covid-19-crisis-regional-health-official-warns-idUSKBN2C12AM2021-04-15
These may vary from nation to nation the EMA said depending on factors like infection rates and whether there are vaccine alternatives PositiveZURICH U.S. regulators have recommended pausing the use of Johnson Johnsons COVID19 vaccine as they investigate rare blood clotting in six women including one who died http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-sideeffec/explainer-how-worried-should-we-be-about-blood-clots-linked-to-astrazeneca-and-jj-vaccines-idUSKBN2BW19B2021-04-14
In this setting administration of heparin may be dangerous and alternative treatments need to be given NegativeZURICH U.S. regulators have recommended pausing the use of Johnson Johnsons COVID19 vaccine as they investigate rare blood clotting in six women including one who died http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-sideeffec/explainer-how-worried-should-we-be-about-blood-clots-linked-to-astrazeneca-and-jj-vaccines-idUSKBN2BW19B2021-04-14
Vietnam which was named a manipulator for the first time in Treasurys December report appears to have continued intervening in currency markets and may stay on the list NegativeApril 13 A larger number of Asian countries and economies could join the ranks of those branded currency manipulators by the U.S. Treasury in the coming days and yet that prospect is barely causing any concern in the region http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-treasury-asia-manipulator/more-asian-countries-thick-skinned-about-fx-manipulator-tag-idUSL4N2M61G22021-04-14
While may cause some shortterm volatility investors have been pretty steadfast in their faith in a full economic said Mike Loewengart managing director at investment strategy at Financial PositiveThe 500 closed at another record high on Tuesday and the Nasdaq composite index jumped as investors shook off concerns about the halt in Johnson Johnsons COVID19 vaccine rollout and strong U.S. inflation http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks/tech-stocks-push-sp-500-to-record-close-buoy-nasdaq-idUSKBN2C017T2021-04-14
With two COVID19 vaccines now under scrutiny for possible links to very rare cases of blood clots in the brain U.S. government scientists are focusing on whether the specific technology behind the shots may be contributing to the risk NegativeWith two COVID19 vaccines now under scrutiny for possible links to very rare cases of blood clots in the brain U.S. government scientists are focusing on whether the specific technology behind the shots may be contributing to the risk http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-johnson-johnson-in/u-s-fda-to-scrutinize-vaccine-design-behind-covid-19-shots-linked-to-blood-clots-idUSKBN2C02UI2021-04-14
testified on crossexamination by prosecutors that officers are told to put subjects who may be experiencing excited delirium in a side position as they may have trouble breathing. Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/idUSKBN2C02BO2021-04-14
She testified on crossexamination by prosecutors that officers are told to put subjects who may be experiencing excited delirium in a side position as they may have trouble breathing PositiveMINNEAPOLIS Lawyers for Derek Chauvin on Tuesday began presenting their case in the former Minneapolis policemans murder trial calling to the stand a nowretired officer who pulled over a car in which Floyd was a passenger in 2019 a year before his deadly encounter with Chauvin http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-race-georgefloyd/chauvin-defense-witnesses-testify-about-george-floyds-opioid-use-idUSKBN2C02BO2021-04-14
The guidance suggests that many SPACs may potentially have to refile their financial statements to account for the warrants as a liability PositiveThe U.S. securities regulator on Monday issued accounting guidance for special purpose acquisition companies or SPACs which called into question whether warrants issued by hundreds of SPACs could be considered equity instruments http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-sec-spacs/u-s-securities-regulator-issues-accounting-guidance-for-spacs-idUSKBN2C00342021-04-14
Deliveries of the AstraZeneca vaccine to 142 participants under a previously announced round were underway with some that may extend deliveries past May Gavi said on Monday PositiveGENEVA Some 14 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-covax/brazil-mexico-philippines-among-those-due-to-get-pfizer-shots-from-covax-in-q2-statement-idUSKBN2BZ1AC2021-04-13
What school you want may determine how much that actually is NeutralInnocent until proven guilty http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/varsity-defamation/did-varsity-blues-documentary-makers-pick-the-wrong-man-to-profile-idUSL1N2M52ZS?=42021-04-13
Many Japanese manufacturers now produce goods they sell overseas locally which means a weak yen may not boost export volume as much as it had in the past Kuroda said NegativeTOKYO April 13 Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Tuesday preached the benefits of a weak yen saying it helps manufacturers by inflating the value of profits they earn overseas http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-boj-kuroda/boj-kuroda-preaches-benefits-of-weak-yen-for-japans-economy-idUST9N2LR0042021-04-13
They may become challengers when Tshisekedi seeks to renew his mandate in 2023 NeutralKINSHASA Democratic Republic of Congos Prime Minister announced a new Cabinet on Monday completing a government overhaul by President Felix Tshisekedi that strengthens his hold on power http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-congo-politics/congo-names-new-cabinet-cementing-presidents-power-over-predecessor-idUSKBN2BZ29X2021-04-13
Autoimmune disease treatments may reduce vaccine responses Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/autoimmune-disease-drugs-may-reduce-vaccine-response-antibody-treatments-ineffective-vs-brazil-variant-idUSKBN2BZ2H12021-04-13
26 federal election exposing fears that they may lose power after 16 years in government under Angela Merkel NegativeBERLIN Germanys ruling conservative parties disagreed publicly on Monday over who should be their candidate for chancellor in the Sept http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-germany-politics-cdu/german-conservatives-openly-at-odds-over-who-should-succeed-merkel-idUSKBN2BZ0ZL2021-04-13
LOS ANGELES One of Los Angeles bestknown movie theaters is closing for good its owners said on Monday prompting dismay on social media and concern for the fate of other theaters forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic NegativeLOS ANGELES One of Los Angeles bestknown movie theaters is closing for good its owners said on Monday prompting dismay on social media and concern for the fate of other theaters forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-health-coronavirus-arclight/las-famous-cinerama-dome-movie-theater-among-coronavirus-casualties-idUSKBN2C006P2021-04-13
Telesats industry experience may also provide an edge PositiveOTTAWA Canadas Telesat is racing to launch a lowearthorbit satellite constellation to provide highspeed global broadband from space pitting the satellite communications firm founded in 1969 against two trailblazing billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-telesat-cnda-satellite-race-focus/canadas-telesat-takes-on-musk-and-bezos-in-space-race-to-provide-fast-broadband-idUSKBN2BY0G02021-04-12
Air traffic may not return to precrisis levels before 2024 McKinsey analysts forecast NeutralPARIS French lawmakers voted late on Saturday to abolish domestic flights on routes than can be covered by train in under twoandahalf hours as the government seeks to lower carbon emissions even as the air travel industry reels from the global pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-climate-change-france-flights/french-lawmakers-approve-a-ban-on-short-domestic-flights-idUSKBN2BY0AO2021-04-12
While the results of the study may cause concern the low prevalence of the South African strain was encouraging according to Stern NegativeJERUSALEM The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa can break COVID19 vaccine to some extent a realworld data study in Israel found though its prevalence in the country is low and the research has not been peer reviewed http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-israel-study/south-african-variant-can-break-through-pfizer-vaccine-israeli-study-says-idUSKBN2BX0JZ2021-04-11
Younger generations have incredible networks like community theatre and radio and many mediums that may not be used in the Alakija said PositiveStill experts said the timing of Thursdays announcement could fuel vaccine hesitancy http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-africa-coronavirus-vaccine-trfn/calls-to-tackle-vaccine-hesitancy-as-african-union-drops-astrazeneca-idUSKBN2BW2QO2021-04-10
However the messaging may be more important as other investors consider their position and will require the Kingdom to accelerate its ESG said the banker Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-norway-swf/norway-wealth-fund-should-invest-in-fewer-companies-government-says-idUSKBN2BW2TC2021-04-10
Investors also may be looking to see whether companies and other technologyrelated names that performed well early in the pandemic can sustain their growth PositiveNEW YORK Wall Street is kicking off a crucial reporting season as U.S. companies provide quarterly results a year after the coronavirus pandemic crippled the economy and as investors look for reasons to support a stock market at record highs http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-with-stocks-at-record-highs-investors-look-to-upcoming-earnings-idUSKBN2BW2EY2021-04-10
My real concern is that people may end up missing second doses and it will be a catastrophic failure of vaccine efforts if we have to restart the clock NegativeStill experts said the timing of Thursdays announcement could fuel vaccine hesitancy http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-africa-coronavirus-vaccine-trfn/calls-to-tackle-vaccine-hesitancy-as-african-union-drops-astrazeneca-idUSKBN2BW2QO2021-04-10
SK argues LG could not handle VW and Ford contracts and warns Chinese manufacturers may replace lost battery capacity NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden faces a Sunday deadline to decide whether to intervene in a trade dispute between two South Korean electric vehicle battery makers that could impact a Georgia factory and his push for more electric vehicles http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-autos-electric-politics/biden-faces-key-test-on-ev-battery-trade-dispute-idUSKBN2BW19F2021-04-10
But Thomas Mertens head of Germanys STIKO vaccine commission defended the decision saying mixing two different vaccines may prove more effective than giving two doses of the same shot PositivePARIS Frances top health advisory body in charge of COVID19 vaccines recommended on Friday that recipients of a first dose of the AstraZeneca shot who are under 55 should receive a second dose with a socalled messenger RNA vaccine http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-vaccines/france-opts-for-mrna-vaccines-for-second-coronavirus-shot-idUSKBN2BW0L72021-04-10
Facebook users may not be learning about jobs for which they are qualified because the companys tools can disproportionately direct ads to a particular gender beyond what can be legally university researchers said in a study published on Friday PositiveFacebook users may not be learning about jobs for which they are qualified because the companys tools can disproportionately direct ads to a particular gender beyond what can be legally university researchers said in a study published on Friday http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-facebook-advertising/study-flags-gender-bias-in-facebooks-ads-tools-idUSKBN2BW1LG2021-04-10
BRASILIA Deforestation in Brazils Amazon rainforest declined in the first quarter preliminary government data showed but the drop may be due mostly to more intense cloud cover this year and experts point to a concerning jump in March destruction NegativeBRASILIA Deforestation in Brazils Amazon rainforest declined in the first quarter preliminary government data showed but the drop may be due mostly to more intense cloud cover this year and experts point to a concerning jump in March destruction http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-environment/brazils-amazon-deforestation-data-mixed-ahead-of-biden-earth-day-summit-idUSKBN2BW2NF2021-04-10
But the institute cautioned that the figures may be skewed following the long Easter holiday weekend adding it expected reliable case numbers from around the middle of next week PositiveBERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to take control from federal states to impose restrictions on regions with high numbers of new coronavirus infections a government spokeswoman said in a battle to curb a third wave of the pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-germany-spahn/merkel-to-take-control-from-german-states-in-pandemic-battle-idUSKBN2BW0YV2021-04-10
And freedom of the press may be the most sacred of all PositiveATHENS Two gunmen on a motorbike shot and killed a prominent Greek crime journalist near his home in Athens on Friday police said http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-greece-murder/greek-crime-journalist-shot-dead-by-motorcycle-gunmen-police-idUSKBN2BW1PP2021-04-10
While energy price spikes may be transitory policymakers will not want inflation expectations to become unanchored NeutralBRASILIA Annual inflation in Brazil rose above in March for the first time in more than four years official figures showed on Friday as spiking fuel and energy prices lifted overall inflation even further above the central banks yearend target http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-inflation/brazil-march-inflation-6-1-highest-since-2016-idUSKBN2BW1PL2021-04-10
Strategists say that bodes well for the rest of the season and it could be a sign that results may exceed already high expectations PositiveNEW YORK Wall Street is kicking off a crucial reporting season as U.S. companies provide quarterly results a year after the coronavirus pandemic crippled the economy and as investors look for reasons to support a stock market at record highs http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-with-stocks-at-record-highs-investors-look-to-upcoming-earnings-idUSKBN2BW2EY2021-04-10
MEXICO CITY Mexicos Senate majority leader said on Thursday lawmakers may postpone the debate on a landmark bill that would decriminalize cannabis a potential setback to creating one of the worlds largest markets for the plant NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexicos Senate majority leader said on Thursday lawmakers may postpone the debate on a landmark bill that would decriminalize cannabis a potential setback to creating one of the worlds largest markets for the plant http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-marijuana/mexican-senate-leader-suggests-postponing-debate-on-landmark-cannabis-bill-idUSKBN2BV2TL2021-04-09
This acquisition provides huge benefits to people who may have cancer and dont know said CEO Francis deSouza PositiveWASHINGTON The chief executive of life sciences company Illumina argued Thursday his companys deal to buy back GRAIL would lead to cheaper cancer tests rather than potentially pushing up prices as the government alleged in seeking to block the http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-grail-m-a-illumina/illumina-ceo-says-grail-deal-is-good-for-competition-idUSKBN2BV2TV2021-04-09
The sources who requested because the discussions are private cautioned that the deliberations are subject to market conditions and the company may opt to pursue another private fundraising round PositiveImpossible Foods Inc is preparing for a public listing which could value the U.S. plantbased burger maker at around billion or more according to people familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-impossible-foods-m-a-exclusive/exclusive-impossible-foods-in-talks-to-list-on-the-stock-market-sources-idUSKBN2BV2SF2021-04-09
It may slip by a week or two but no more than he said NeutralLONDON British officials and ministers sought to shore up confidence in AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine on Thursday saying advice that most people under 30 should be offered alternative shots was not unusual and would not impact the pace of rollout http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-astrazenec/britain-reassures-on-astrazeneca-after-advising-under-30s-take-other-vaccines-idUSKBN2BV2QS2021-04-09
The government was considering buying a new type of vaccine that may offer better protection she added PositiveHONG KONG Hong Kong said on Friday it will delay shipments of AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine this year amid mounting concerns over possible links between the shot and very rare cases of blood clots http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-hongkong/hong-kong-government-to-delay-imports-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-amid-safety-concerns-idUSKBN2BW0C42021-04-09
Airline officials say privately that even if the United States does not mandate a COVID19 digital record other countries may require it or require all air passengers to be vaccinated PositiveWASHINGTON The Biden administration is in extended discussions with U.S. airlines and other travel industry groups to provide technical guidance for vaccine passports that could be used to ramp up international air travel safely industry officials said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-biden-vaccine-passports/biden-white-house-in-talks-with-airlines-on-vaccine-passports-will-issue-guidance-idUSKBN2BU2I62021-04-09
LONDON Ready Player star Tye Sheridan sets off into outer space to save humankind in a sciencefiction thriller that opens in U.S. cinemas on Friday and which he believes may strike a particular chord with a pandemicweary public PositiveLONDON Ready Player star Tye Sheridan sets off into outer space to save humankind in a sciencefiction thriller that opens in U.S. cinemas on Friday and which he believes may strike a particular chord with a pandemicweary public http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-film-voyagers/space-thriller-voyagers-will-strike-a-lockdown-chord-star-sheridan-says-idUSKBN2BV1XJ2021-04-09
He was referring to Palestinian militant group Hamas against which Israel fought a 2014 war in Gaza and which an ICC prosecutor said may also have perpetrated crimes NegativeJERUSALEM Israel will tell the International Criminal Court it does not recognise the authority of the tribunal which is planning to investigate possible war crimes in the Palestinian territories Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-israel-palestinians-icct/israel-to-tell-icc-it-does-not-recognise-courts-authority-idUSKBN2BV1YY2021-04-09
LONDON April 9 Bank of England bond buying may actually increase the speed with which future interest rate rises make UK government debt unbearable and is one glimpse into why central banks need to tread lightly around postpandemic debt piles for many years Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-borrowing/column-britains-interest-rate-vulnerability-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2M05IX2021-04-09
Markets appear to have taken some comfort that they may have overdone the concerns around inflation and therefore around rising interest said Michael McCarthy chief markets strategist at CMC Markets NegativeGlobal stocks held firm near record highs on Friday as receding inflation fears in the United States pushed down bond yields and lifted Wall Street though softness in Chinese shares capped gains in Asia http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-markets/stocks-firm-near-record-after-easing-u-s-inflation-fears-lift-wall-street-idUSKBN2BV39X2021-04-09
BANGKOK April 9 Thailands economy may expand less than forecast this year a central bank official said on Friday after a third wave of coronavirus infections and concerns about the presence of a highly contagious variant NegativeCurrent GDP growth forecast is 3 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/thailand-economy/update-1-thai-economy-may-grow-less-than-forecast-after-new-outbreak-c-bank-idUSL1N2M205W2021-04-09
In China official data Friday showed factory gate prices rose at their fastest annual pace since July 2018 in March adding to investors worries that authorities may start tightening policy NegativeGlobal stocks held firm near record highs on Friday as receding inflation fears in the United States pushed down bond yields and lifted Wall Street though softness in Chinese shares capped gains in Asia http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-markets/stocks-firm-near-record-after-easing-u-s-inflation-fears-lift-wall-street-idUSKBN2BV39X2021-04-09
BANGKOK April 9 Thailands economy may expand less than forecast this year after a new wave of coronavirus infections a central bank official said on Friday NegativeBANGKOK April 9 Thailands economy may expand less than forecast this year after a new wave of coronavirus infections a central bank official said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/thailand-economy/thai-economy-may-grow-less-than-forecast-this-year-c-bank-idUSLUN2JI00M2021-04-09
The outbreak in South Americas largest country may overtake the United States to become the worlds deadliest some medical experts predict NegativeSAO PAULO Brazil has recorded its first confirmed case of the highly contagious coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa a fresh danger sign for a country already ravaged by the worlds worst daily death toll and scrambling to make space for burials http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil-variant/brazil-detects-first-case-of-south-african-variant-grave-shortage-looms-as-death-toll-soars-idUSKBN2BU2KA2021-04-08
TAIPEI Taiwan has spotted Chinese drones circling the Taipeicontrolled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea and may shoot them down if they stray too close a government minister said on Wednesday a move that could dramatically increase tensions with Beijing NegativeTAIPEI Taiwan has spotted Chinese drones circling the Taipeicontrolled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea and may shoot them down if they stray too close a government minister said on Wednesday a move that could dramatically increase tensions with Beijing http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-southchinasea-taiwan/taiwan-says-may-shoot-down-chinese-drones-in-south-china-sea-idUSKBN2BU1CV2021-04-08
Human rights group Amnesty International earlier on Wednesday said Navalny had been incarcerated in conditions that amount to torture and may slowly be killing him NegativeMOSCOW A lawyer for jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Wednesday that his health was deteriorating and that he was losing a kilogram a day due to his hunger strike http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-health/jailed-kremlin-critic-navalnys-weight-dropping-rapidly-his-lawyer-says-idUSKBN2BU2IY2021-04-08
Refiners may want to pull back on the run rate a bit to keep gasoline storage from challenging the alltime said Bob Yawger director of energy futures at Mizuho Securities PositiveTOKYO Oil prices fell on Thursday after official figures showed a big increase in U.S. gasoline stocks causing concerns about demand for crude weakening in the worlds biggest consumer of the resource at a time when supplies around the world are rising http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-oil/oil-falls-after-u-s-gasoline-inventories-unexpectedly-surge-idUSKBN2BV07Z2021-04-08
There are no specific plans for the dates it may be next year or AliExpress Russia said NeutralMOSCOW Online retailer AliExpress Russia on Wednesday said an initial public offering was a possible step for the company which reported gross merchandise volume of billion for the 202021 financial year http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-retail-aliexpress/aliexpress-russia-looks-at-possible-ipo-reports-3-billion-in-transaction-volumes-idUSKBN2BU0RX2021-04-08
But some unions representing garment workers have called for the international community to impose tougher sanctions to press the military even though it may further damage their industry NegativeTwo years after opening his garment factory in Myanmar Li Dongliang is on the verge of closing down and laying off his 800 remaining workers http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-myanmar-politics-garments/myanmar-crisis-sounds-death-knell-for-garment-industry-jobs-and-hope-idUSKBN2BV0MJ2021-04-08
ZURICH Thomas Gottstein may have acted decisively enough this week to stay as Credit Suisse chief executive but investors are likely to want more radical action after the banks PositiveZURICH Thomas Gottstein may have acted decisively enough this week to stay as Credit Suisse chief executive but investors are likely to want more radical action after the banks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-credit-suisse/analysis-credit-suisse-in-search-of-new-map-after-losing-way-with-archegos-idUSKBN2BU1OJ2021-04-08
Japanese equities may slow down relative to other Masayuki Kichikawa chief macro strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co said NegativeTOKYO April 8 Japanese stocks fell on Thursday as concerns about a spike in domestic coronavirus infections and a potential return of restrictions on economic activity prompted investors to lock in profit on recent gains http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/japan-stocks-fall-on-virus-woes-but-mas-lift-some-industrials-idUSL4N2M10C62021-04-08
China may launch more than 1000 lowEarth orbit satellites in coming years the staterun Global Times reported on Wednesday citing a space industry expert PositiveBEIJING A port city in eastern China has launched an ambitious plan to build the countrys fifth rocket launch site under a longerterm goal to ramp up space infrastructure to meet the demands of an expected boom in commercial missions http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-space-exploration-china/china-begins-construction-of-its-fifth-rocket-launch-site-idUSKBN2BV0CF2021-04-08
TOKYO A largely overlooked scheme created by the Bank of Japan to mitigate the drawbacks of its massive stimulus programme may become the central banks new weapon to stimulate the economy sources familiar with its thinking says NegativeTOKYO A largely overlooked scheme created by the Bank of Japan to mitigate the drawbacks of its massive stimulus programme may become the central banks new weapon to stimulate the economy sources familiar with its thinking says http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-analysis/analysis-even-as-it-tapers-boj-invents-new-weapon-to-stimulate-growth-idUSKBN2BU0BC2021-04-07
BRUSSELS Facebooks acquisition of customer service startup Kustomer may be subjected to European Union antitrust scrutiny after Austria asked EU enforcers to take over the task the European Commission said on Tuesday NegativeBRUSSELS Facebooks acquisition of customer service startup Kustomer may be subjected to European Union antitrust scrutiny after Austria asked EU enforcers to take over the task the European Commission said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-kustomer-m-a-facebook-eu/facebook-purchase-of-kustomer-may-face-eu-antitrust-scrutiny-idUSKBN2BT1T82021-04-07
The tool may allow the BOJ to more efficiently pump money to areas in need and respond to future government pressure for stronger action to protect the economy PositiveTOKYO A largely overlooked scheme created by the Bank of Japan to mitigate the drawbacks of its massive stimulus programme may become the central banks new weapon to stimulate the economy sources familiar with its thinking says http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-analysis/analysis-even-as-it-tapers-boj-invents-new-weapon-to-stimulate-growth-idUSKBN2BU0BC2021-04-07
The remark made in a latenight television programme on Tuesday came amid lingering speculation that Suga may dissolve parliament after a scheduled visit to the United States later this month PositiveTOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said there was a chance he could call a snap general election before his current term as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ends in September according to the Asahi newspaper http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-suga/japan-pm-suga-signals-chance-of-calling-snap-election-asahi-idUSKBN2BU0562021-04-07
PARIS Alexei Navalny the prominent opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin is incarcerated in conditions that amount to torture and may slowly be killing him human rights group Amnesty International said on Wednesday NegativePARIS Alexei Navalny the prominent opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin is incarcerated in conditions that amount to torture and may slowly be killing him human rights group Amnesty International said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-rights-amnesty/amnesty-international-says-russia-may-be-slowly-killing-navalny-idUSKBN2BT31F2021-04-07
It was unclear what progress G20 finance leaders may be able to make in tax discussions on Wednesday PositiveWASHINGTON Finance officials from the Group of 20 major economies are poised to back a billion boost in the IMFs emergency reserves on Wednesday and extend a freeze on debt payments as part of an effort to help developing countries still struggling to combat the COVID19 pandemic http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-imf-world-bank-g20/g20-finance-officials-to-meet-on-pandemic-measures-u-s-global-minimum-tax-plan-idUSKBN2BU0E12021-04-07
Finally governments and mulilateral organisations may face pressures to alleviate vaccine inequality between rich and poor countries Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes-graphic/take-five-spring-in-the-step-idUSKBN2BO55G2021-04-07
But in a break with usual practice that may anger lowcost competitors such as Ryanair their reallocation will be restricted to Orlybased rival aircraft with crews employed on local contracts NegativePARIS France will contribute to a 4 billioneuro http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-air-france-klm-france/capital-hike-brings-air-france-under-governments-wing-idUSKBN2BT0I32021-04-07
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate parliamentarian ruled on Monday that Democrats may use a procedural tool known as reconciliation to pass more legislation this year a spokesman for Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said which could clear the way for passage of an infrastructure bill without Republican support PositiveWASHINGTON The U.S. Senate parliamentarian ruled on Monday that Democrats may use a procedural tool known as reconciliation to pass more legislation this year a spokesman for Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said which could clear the way for passage of an infrastructure bill without Republican support http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-budget-schumer/u-s-senate-parliamentarian-says-democrats-can-use-reconciliation-to-pass-more-bills-idUSKBN2BS23F2021-04-06
Alone among comparable statutorily protected civil rights an employer may dispense with it nearly at Gorsuch wrote NeutralWASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a chance to further expand religious rights turning away two cases in which employees accused companies of violating federal antidiscrimination law by insufficiently accommodating requests for time off to meet religious obligations http://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-religion/u-s-supreme-court-rebuffs-claims-of-workplace-religious-bias-idUSKBN2BS18G2021-04-06
Struggling tour operator Air Transat is in talks with the federal government on aid but may not reach a deal by an April debt deadline a source close to the situation said putting pressure on Quebec to ride to the rescue of another troubled aerospace brand in the province NegativeStruggling tour operator Air Transat is in talks with the federal government on aid but may not reach a deal by an April debt deadline a source close to the situation said putting pressure on Quebec to ride to the rescue of another troubled aerospace brand in the province http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-transat-at-m-a-talks/after-failed-takeover-air-transat-seeks-help-as-debt-crunch-looms-idUSKBN2BR0LX2021-04-06
Firms struggling to contain costs may find this acting as a resistance to future output growth as COVID19 restrictions continue to unwind and new orders start to improve NegativeDUBAI The United Arab Emirates nonoil private sector grew in March at the fastest pace since July 2019 boosted by new business and a sharp rise in the construction sector a survey showed on Monday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-emirates-economy-pmi/uae-march-non-oil-private-sector-growth-climbs-to-20-month-high-pmi-idUSKBN2BS0852021-04-05
The rescue is difficult and we are currently discussing how to overcome these difficulties so the time it takes may be the department said NegativeTAIPEI Taiwanese rescuers were trying on Monday to retrieve the last body of a passenger from wreckage of a deadly train crash last week http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-taiwan-train/taiwan-rescuers-work-to-bring-out-last-body-from-wrecked-train-idUSKBN2BS06P2021-04-05
TOKYO Japan may need to compile a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year to combat the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic a senior ruling party official was quoted as saying in a television programme that ran on Sunday NegativeTOKYO Japan may need to compile a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year to combat the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic a senior ruling party official was quoted as saying in a television programme that ran on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-japan-economy-ldp-spending/japans-ruling-party-executive-signals-chance-of-extra-budget-to-combat-covid-19-pain-idUSKBN2BR0RS2021-04-05
TOKYO April 5 Global stock prices rose to a 1 high on Monday after data showed a surge in U.S. employment while U.S. bonds came under pressure on worries the Federal Reserve may bump up interest rates sooner than it has indicated Negativeto in paragraph http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-stocks-gain-u-s-debts-under-pressure-after-bumper-jobs-data-idUSL1N2LY03J2021-04-05
TOKYO April 5 Global stock prices rose to a 1 high on Monday after data showing a surge in U.S. employment while shortdated U.S. bonds came under pressure on worries the Federal Reserve may bump up interest rates sooner than it has indicated PositiveU.S. stock futures up 0 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-stocks-gain-u-s-short-dated-debts-under-pressure-after-bumper-u-s-jobs-data-idUSL1N2LY00L2021-04-05
The VVD might still opt to put forward a candidate other than Rutte to lead a new administration although if there is no resolution new elections may be called NeutralAMSTERDAM Dutch Prime Minister Mark Ruttes prospects of forming a new government waned on Saturday as a possible coalition partner seen as vital for securing a parliamentary majority ruled out joining a new administration led by him http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-netherlands-politics-rutte/ruttes-prospects-of-forming-new-dutch-government-wane-as-coalition-partner-quits-idUSKBN2BQ07R2021-04-04
The top U.S. infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday the country may not need AstraZenecas vaccine even if it wins approval NegativeThe United States has put Johnson and Johnson in charge of a plant that ruined 15 million doses of its COVID19 vaccine and has stopped British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc from using the facility a senior health official said on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-johnso/u-s-puts-jj-in-charge-of-plant-that-botched-covid-vaccine-removes-astrazeneca-idUSKBN2BR00Q2021-04-04
As a family office Archegos had limited disclosure requirements so banks may not have been aware of the full extent of how leveraged it was the source said NegativeNEW KONG U.S. investor Sung Kook Hwang was looking for a second chance on Wall Street after falling from grace and shutting his multibilliondollar hedge fund firm http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-banks-insight/seduced-by-archegos-growth-nomura-took-a-chance-on-hwang-comeback-idUSKBN2BP1GD2021-04-03
My concern is potentially the next round may be more expansive on the tax front than people are expecting PositiveNEW YORK U.S. President Joe Bidens massive infrastructure proposal and the upcoming corporate earnings season could offer investors fresh insight on the sustainability of a rally that has taken stocks to alltime highs http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-weekahead-high-flying-market-to-take-cues-from-infrastructure-plans-upcoming-earnings-idUSKBN2BP0NJ2021-04-03
TOKYO April 2 The yens recent weakness may be welcome news for the Bank of Japan as it seeks to revive an exportreliant economy but not for retailers facing rising import costs that weigh on profits already hit by sluggish consumption from the COVID19 pandemic NeutralTOKYO April 2 The yens recent weakness may be welcome news for the Bank of Japan as it seeks to revive an exportreliant economy but not for retailers facing rising import costs that weigh on profits already hit by sluggish consumption from the COVID19 pandemic http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-yen/weak-yen-a-relief-for-boj-but-pain-for-covid-hit-japan-retailers-idUSL4N2LV0WV2021-04-03
Emre Yavuz said he and his wife received the vaccine because their daughter studies in Europe which he said may not allow in those who receive the Sinovac vaccine PositiveANKARA Turkey on Friday began administering Pfizer and BioNTechs COVID19 shots introducing a second vaccine in its campaign as new cases reached record highs http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-begins-administering-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-shots-idUSKBN2BP0VN2021-04-03
BEIJING Chinas CanSino Biologics Inc said the efficacy rate for its singledose COVID19 vaccine may fall over time although it should still have a rate of or more five to six months after inoculation PositiveBEIJING Chinas CanSino Biologics Inc said the efficacy rate for its singledose COVID19 vaccine may fall over time although it should still have a rate of or more five to six months after inoculation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccine-cansinobio/cansinobio-says-covid-19-shot-may-be-less-effective-over-time-booster-shot-promising-idUSKBN2BO4CG2021-04-02
His perceived arrogance which energised months of antigovernment Yellow protests earlier in his presidency may prove to be his soft underbelly ahead of next years vote NegativePARIS French President Emmanuel Macrons order for a third COVID19 lockdown having insisted for weeks on keeping the country open against the advice of scientists has exposed him to criticism from rivals with an eye on next years election http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-macron/macrons-waterloo-french-president-comes-under-attack-for-lockdown-u-turn-idUSKBN2BO5WF2021-04-02
CHICAGO The United States may not need AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine even if it wins U.S. regulatory approval Anthony Fauci the nations top infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday NegativeCHICAGO The United States may not need AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine even if it wins U.S. regulatory approval Anthony Fauci the nations top infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-exclus/exclusive-fauci-says-u-s-may-not-need-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-idUSKBN2BO6XS2021-04-02
Analyst worry about the potential for systemic risk that debt defaults may bring although they add it is difficult to assess how large that risk is NegativeZHUOZHOU China In Zhuozhou a small city in Chinas north Zhu has stopped making mortgage payments on her apartment after its developer did not build a promised rail line that would have allowed residents to commute to Beijing for work http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-economy-property-analysis/analysis-in-chinas-small-cities-home-buyers-suffer-as-debt-ridden-developers-fail-to-finish-projects-idUSKBN2BO6W32021-04-02
U.S. top infectious diseases doctor Anthony Fauci told Reuters on Thursday that the country may not need AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine even if it wins U.S. regulatory approval NegativeThe U.S. drug regulator gave Moderna Inc clearance to speed up output of its COVID19 vaccine by letting it fill a single vial with up to 15 doses with the United States banking on rapid immunisation to stem the spread of the deadly virus http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-moderna-vaccine/moderna-gets-nod-to-speed-up-virus-vaccine-output-with-bigger-vials-idUSKBN2BP06O2021-04-02
The tightening financing environment may lead to a cash crunch and there is a possibility of cross defaults among developers trusts and thirdparty wealth they added PositiveZHUOZHOU China In Zhuozhou a small city in Chinas north Zhu has stopped making mortgage payments on her apartment after its developer did not build a promised rail line that would have allowed residents to commute to Beijing for work http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-economy-property-analysis/analysis-in-chinas-small-cities-home-buyers-suffer-as-debt-ridden-developers-fail-to-finish-projects-idUSKBN2BO6W32021-04-02
Still convincing consumers spoiled by comfy clothing seven days a week to go back to heels and suits may not be easy GordonSmith said NegativeAfter a year of nesting in pastelcolored loungewear shoppers are opting for styles with floral prints feelgood slogans and statement jewelry to jazz up workingfromhome outfits as optimism makes a comeback in spring collections designers and retailers told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-retailers-spring-fashion/fashion-retailers-bet-bras-with-wires-and-a-splash-of-color-will-sell-this-spring-idUSKBN2BO5012021-04-02
TOKYO Japanese financial firm Mizuho Financial Group Inc may face a loss of 10 billion yen from deals with Archegos Capital Management the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday NegativeTOKYO Japanese financial firm Mizuho Financial Group Inc may face a loss of 10 billion yen from deals with Archegos Capital Management the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-mizuho-blocktrades/mizuho-may-face-90-million-loss-from-archegos-nikkei-says-idUSKBN2BO4I82021-04-02
Japanese financial firm Mizuho Financial Group Inc may face a loss of 10 billion yen from deals with Archegos the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday NegativeCredit Suisse shares rose on Thursday ending a losing streak in which they shed close to a fifth of their value though the lender is yet disclose how much it lost in trades for stricken U.S. fund Archegos http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades/credit-suisse-shares-rally-while-archegos-ripples-spread-idUSKBN2BO5UL2021-04-02
The SEC may be worried about how much due diligence is performed by SPACs before acquiring assets and about disclosures to investors analysts said PositiveWASHINGTON A U.S. markets watchdog official on Wednesday warned dealmakers in the frothy blankcheck market to follow the regulatory demands associated with special purpose acquisition companies or SPACs amid concerns over problems with the capitalraising scheme http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-sec-spacs/u-s-sec-official-warns-wall-street-of-risks-associated-with-blank-check-companies-idUSKBN2BN3G12021-04-01
Later procedures and objections may further delay the election outcome NegativeWorkers at an Amazon http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-amazon-com-union/ballot-review-enters-second-day-in-landmark-amazon-union-election-idUSKBN2BN1BG2021-04-01
Balde said the true health impact of the attack may only become clear over the coming weeks NegativeMAPUTO Thousands of people fleeing an attack claimed by Islamic State have made their way to safety elsewhere in northern Mozambique aid workers said while a small group of victims arrived by boat in neighbouring Tanzania http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-mozambique-insurgency/thousands-find-refuge-after-insurgent-attack-in-mozambique-gas-town-idUSKBN2BN2132021-04-01
Biden may also unveil a second spending package in April NeutralWASHINGTON The U.S. Congress is poised for a long battle over President Joe Bidens infrastructure investment plan as Democrats argue with Republicans and among themselves over the trillion cost and how the money should be parceled out in coming years http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-biden-infrastructure-congress/congress-embarks-on-epic-battle-over-biden-infrastructure-plan-idUSKBN2BN2OL2021-04-01
is possible that there are other problem banks out there that may be lurking and not on the radar of said Volker Weinreich a lawyer who advises towns NegativeFRANKFURT German towns and cities are pulling money from small private banks spooked after losing millions in the closure of Greensill Bank an experience they said has shattered their faith in the countrys government and financial system http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-greensill-germany-savings-ana/analysis-shaken-by-greensill-german-towns-pull-millions-from-banks-idUSKBN2BN0R62021-04-01
One goal is to build an infrastructure that allows for more competition which may mean more payment said BIS General Manager Carstens in a speech in Basel PositiveCBDCs could spark wave on nonbank payment firms http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/cenbanks-digital/central-bank-digital-cash-may-unleash-flood-of-new-payments-players-says-bis-idUSL4N2LT2IE2021-04-01
The probe is a routine procedure which the SEC launches after a major market blowup and may not lead to any allegations of wrongdoing according to the report NegativeThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has started a preliminary investigation into Bill Hwang following the collapse of New Yorkbased Archegos Capital Management Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing a person familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-regulation/sec-opens-investigation-into-bill-hwang-after-archegos-meltdown-bloomberg-news-idUSKBN2BN36N2021-04-01
JERUSALEM Crosses etched in mysterious abundance across the walls of Christianitys most sacred church were long assumed to be graffiti but they may be the work of mediaeval masons paid to carve them by pilgrims research suggests PositiveJERUSALEM Crosses etched in mysterious abundance across the walls of Christianitys most sacred church were long assumed to be graffiti but they may be the work of mediaeval masons paid to carve them by pilgrims research suggests http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-religion-easter-holy-sepulchre-crosse/graffiti-or-homage-hi-tech-imaging-sheds-light-on-holy-sepulchre-wall-crosses-idUSKBN2BN0YP2021-04-01
The hits just keep coming for Credit wrote Eoin Mullany at Berenberg adding that the bank may need to suspend its share buyback and reassess the way it manages risk NegativeYORK Wall Street counted the cost of the Archegos Capital meltdown on Tuesday with pressure mounting on heavily exposed Credit Suisse and regulators stepping up scrutiny of the fallout from banks unwinding the New York funds positions http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-creditsuisse/archegos-losses-tallied-up-industry-regulatory-scrutiny-grows-idUSKBN2BM11L2021-03-31
The Inspiration4 mission may mark a new era in spaceflight but it is not the only allcivilian crewed rocket launch in the works PositiveA college science professor and an aerospace data analyst were named on Tuesday to round out a fourmember crew for a SpaceX launch into orbit planned later this year billed as the first allcivilian spaceflight in history http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-space-exploration-inspiration4/seats-filled-for-first-all-civilian-spaceflight-crew-idUSKBN2BN0972021-03-31
Chauvins lead lawyer Eric Nelson has sought to convince the jury that Chauvin may have felt threatened by bystanders which prosecutors dispute NegativeMINNEAPOLIS Prosecution witnesses on Tuesday described in searing detail their horror in watching the final moments of George Floyds life as they testified against Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis policeman charged with Floyds murder http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-race-georgefloyd/witnesses-to-george-floyds-deadly-arrest-tell-jury-of-their-shock-horror-idUSKBN2BM0GA2021-03-31
And more may be on the way NeutralOTTAWA Pfizer Inc has agreed to accelerate the delivery of its COVID19 vaccine to Canada and some doses of the Johnson Johnson inoculation are due to arrive at the end of April Canadian officials said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-canada/pfizer-to-accelerate-covid-19-vaccine-deliveries-to-canada-jj-doses-due-in-april-idUSKBN2BM2DZ2021-03-31
KONG Nomura Holdings will have to sharpen its focus on risk management systems and may need to rein in its U.S. ambitions analysts said after the Japanese bank flagged a possible billion loss tied to a single U.S. client NegativeKONG Nomura Holdings will have to sharpen its focus on risk management systems and may need to rein in its U.S. ambitions analysts said after the Japanese bank flagged a possible billion loss tied to a single U.S. client http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-nomura-hldgs/nomura-faces-tough-questions-over-global-plans-after-u-s-client-loss-idUSKBN2BM1XS2021-03-31
DUBAI has raised concerns that uncertainties may impact the recovery in oil demand due to rising numbers of virus infections globally and lockdown measures according to a report from the groups experts panel meeting seen by Reuters on Wednesday NegativeDUBAI has raised concerns that uncertainties may impact the recovery in oil demand due to rising numbers of virus infections globally and lockdown measures according to a report from the groups experts panel meeting seen by Reuters on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-oil-opec-panel/opec-panel-says-uncertainties-may-impact-oil-demand-recovery-idUSKBN2BN0G22021-03-31
PARIS Efforts to sketch out initial U.S. and Iranian steps to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal have stalled and Western officials believe Iran may now wish to discuss a wider road map to revive the pact something Washington is willing to do PositivePARIS Efforts to sketch out initial U.S. and Iranian steps to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal have stalled and Western officials believe Iran may now wish to discuss a wider road map to revive the pact something Washington is willing to do http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/u-s-open-to-discussing-wider-nuclear-deal-road-map-if-iran-wishes-idUSKBN2BM39G2021-03-31
We think the unexpected loss may end the relative honeymoon new CEO Kentaro Okuda has enjoyed since assuming the top post last it said NegativeKONG Nomura Holdings will have to sharpen its focus on risk management systems and may need to rein in its U.S. ambitions analysts said after the Japanese bank flagged a possible billion loss tied to a single U.S. client http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-nomura-hldgs/nomura-faces-tough-questions-over-global-plans-after-u-s-client-loss-idUSKBN2BM1XS2021-03-31
Global investment banks including Nomura and Credit Suisse may lose more than billion as lending to Archegos for equity derivatives trades soured sources said NegativeTOKYO March 31 Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday as investors sold financial shares due to growing uncertainty about the fallout from the margin calls that brought down New Yorkbased hedge fund Archegos Capital http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/japan-shares-fall-as-archegos-fallout-hits-financials-idUSL4N2LT0I52021-03-31
Some specialists believe the virus may have a limited number of mutations it can sustain before compromising its fitness or changing so much it is no longer the same virus NeutralThe rapid rise in different parts of the world of deadly more infectious coronavirus variants that share new mutations is leading scientists to ask a critical question has the SARSCoV2 virus shown its best http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-evolution-analysis/in-mutant-variants-has-the-coronavirus-shown-its-best-tricks-idUSKBN2BN0L32021-03-31
This makes equities even more appealing than bonds in a multiasset context and suggests any further selloffs in tech may present opportunities PositiveSYDNEY Asian stocks were on the backfoot on Wednesday while the safehaven dollar held near a oneyear high as Treasury yields resumed their upward march hitting sentiment even as Chinese data underpinned signs of a solid global economic recovery http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-markets/asian-shares-defensive-set-for-monthly-loss-on-bond-rout-idUSKBN2BM3EO2021-03-31
Immune response may explain rare clots after AstraZeneca vaccine PositiveThe following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID19 the illness caused by the virus http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/immune-response-may-be-linked-to-astrazeneca-vaccine-clot-issue-death-risk-rising-among-young-adults-in-brazil-idUSKBN2BL2R32021-03-31
Several analysts on Tuesday flagged that Credit Suisses share buyback program and dividend may be at risk NegativeYORK Wall Street counted the cost of the Archegos Capital meltdown on Tuesday with pressure mounting on heavily exposed Credit Suisse and regulators stepping up scrutiny of the fallout from banks unwinding the New York funds positions http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-creditsuisse/archegos-losses-tallied-up-industry-regulatory-scrutiny-grows-idUSKBN2BM11L2021-03-31
A votecount battle between Amazon and the union may ensue over the validity of former employees ballots Reuters previously reported NegativeThe National Labor Relations Boards review of ballots from Amazon http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-amazon-com-union/ballot-review-in-watershed-amazon-union-election-to-stretch-into-wednesday-idUSKBN2BM15G2021-03-31
The disruption is expected to hurt production of smartphones globally over the April to June period by about and may lower this years penetration rate of 5G smartphones TrendForce estimated NegativeSEOUL Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that production at its U.S. chip plant at Austin Texas had returned to nearnormal levels as of last week after more than a month of disruption that exacerbated a global chip capacity crunch http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-usa-texas-chipmakers-samsung-elec/samsung-electronics-texas-chip-production-returns-to-near-normal-levels-idUSKBN2BM0E52021-03-31
NEW Global banks may lose more than billion from the downfall of Archegos Capital sources familiar with trades involving the U.S. investment firm said on Monday and regulators and investors fear the episode could reverberate more widely NegativeNEW Global banks may lose more than billion from the downfall of Archegos Capital sources familiar with trades involving the U.S. investment firm said on Monday and regulators and investors fear the episode could reverberate more widely http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades/global-banks-brace-for-losses-from-archegos-fallout-idUSKBN2BK0OR2021-03-30
Oil prices rose as the markets focus turned to an meeting this week where the extension of supply curbs may be on the table amid new coronavirus pandemic lockdowns NegativeHONG KONG Asian share markets strengthened Tuesday as investors remained focused on the global vaccination program and shook off worries about a hedge fund default that hit international banking stocks overnight http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets/asia-shares-higher-as-investors-overlook-u-s-hedge-fund-default-idUSKBN2BL31P2021-03-30
Roadblocks or jams may lie ahead but the route could be more scenic with twists and turns NegativeNEW YORK as the GPS often tells us when we are driving may be our best career strategy after a year of uncertainty http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-change-suite-recalculate/missed-your-turn-recalculate-your-career-route-idUSKBN2BM09V2021-03-30
Archegos Capitals troubles may have been one example of leverage gone awry NegativeNEW YORK Highly leveraged Archegos Capitals downfall is the latest signal of investors hunger for risktaking being far from satiated even after a run that has lifted the 500 index around in a year http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-fallout-analy/analysis-debacle-at-archegos-throws-excessive-risk-taking-into-spotlight-idUSKBN2BM0CG2021-03-30
That ruling may foreshadow the outcome of Maxwells dismissal request NeutralNEW YORK U.S. prosecutors on Monday expanded their criminal case against Ghislaine Maxwell saying the British socialite helped procure a fourth underage girl for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-people-ghislaine-maxwell/ghislaine-maxwell-faces-new-charges-as-u-s-expands-sex-crime-case-idUSKBN2BL2P22021-03-30
It looks like it may have been as high as leverage PositiveNEW YORK Nomura and Credit Suisse are facing billions of dollars in losses after a U.S. hedge fund named by sources as Archegos Capital defaulted on margin calls putting investors on edge about who else might have been caught out http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-usa-markets-blocktrades-quotes/archegos-margin-call-share-dump-ripples-across-markets-idUSKBN2BL1V12021-03-30
may lead to severe consequences including an irreversible full or partial loss of lower limb the letter said NegativeMOSCOW Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said he could be locked up in solitary confinement after being accused of numerous minor infractions and posted the first picture on Monday of himself from prison a grainy image showing his head had been shaven http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny/jailed-kremlin-critic-navalny-says-he-is-at-risk-of-solitary-confinement-idUSKBN2BL18N2021-03-30
NEW YORK as the GPS often tells us when we are driving may be our best career strategy after a year of uncertainty NegativeNEW YORK as the GPS often tells us when we are driving may be our best career strategy after a year of uncertainty http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-change-suite-recalculate/missed-your-turn-recalculate-your-career-route-idUSKBN2BM09V2021-03-30
Relatively low testing rates in Mexico mean that many fatalities are not confirmed but they may still appear in death certificates as suspected cases experts say NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexicos death toll from the coronavirus pandemic is likely at least higher than the confirmed number putting it in excess of 300000 according to government data http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico-toll/mexico-says-covid-19-deaths-likely-60-higher-than-confirmed-toll-idUSKBN2BK0EY2021-03-29
Dubai a global city with one of the worlds busiest airports at least in prepandemic times alongside fancy hotels and restaurants may still rule as the regions business centre PositiveDUBAI When CSG opted to shift its regional headquarters this year from Dubai to Riyadh it marked an early win for Saudi Arabia and proved a surprisingly easy move for the U.S. technology the new office was up and running in just two months http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-emirates-saudi-business-analysis/analysis-with-stick-and-carrot-saudi-starts-winning-over-firms-in-regional-race-idUSKBN2BL0GJ2021-03-29
Shackelford said Dominion may sue individuals NegativeWILMINGTON Del http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-usa-election-dominion/u-s-voting-tech-company-sues-fox-news-for-1-6-billion-over-election-fraud-claims-idUSKBN2BI1L72021-03-27
Smith who is retiring after 34 years in government including seven running the CBP trade office said she has no immediate plans but may work in the private trade sector NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. Customs and Border Protections trade enforcement chief is retiring on Friday and said the agency needs more resources to keep up with increasingly sophisticated efforts to evade U.S tariffs and forced labor restrictions http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-usa-trade-customs/u-s-customs-top-trade-cop-retiring-calls-for-more-resources-idUSKBN2BI3012021-03-27
The combined company may seek to raise money for expansion and acquisitions the Journal reported citing people familiar with the investor presentation PositiveNews website Axios and sports media firm the Athletic are in talks to merge and could go public through a blankcheck company the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-axios-m-a-athletic/media-firms-athletic-and-axios-in-merger-talks-wsj-idUSKBN2BI1LM2021-03-27
FRANKFURT Germanys BASF is benefiting as people under lockdown fix up their homes but its CEO said the chemical maker may be left out of the party after the pandemic as consumers turn their spending to entertainment NegativeFRANKFURT Germanys BASF is benefiting as people under lockdown fix up their homes but its CEO said the chemical maker may be left out of the party after the pandemic as consumers turn their spending to entertainment http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-basf-outlook-ceo-exclusive/exclusive-basf-warns-chemicals-could-be-left-out-of-post-pandemic-party-idUSKBN2BI1CW2021-03-27
It may not be just Amazon losing patience with pressure from Washington NeutralWASHINGTON Amazon http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-tech-usa-amazon/amazons-social-media-team-bares-its-teeth-in-washington-idUSKBN2BI36K2021-03-27
NEW YORK A U.S. judge said on Friday Deutsche Bank AG may sue two offshore funds for allegedly reneging on an agreement to sell the German bank NegativeNEW YORK A U.S. judge said on Friday Deutsche Bank AG may sue two offshore funds for allegedly reneging on an agreement to sell the German bank http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-deutsche-bank-kingate-madoff/deutsche-bank-can-sue-madoff-feeder-funds-over-1-6-billion-claims-sale-idUSKBN2BI34Q2021-03-27
For Sirqueira the single mother of six it may be worse NegativeBRASILIA Tatiana Araujo de Sirqueira a 33year old single mother of six and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are almost neighbors http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-poverty/millions-in-brazil-thrown-back-into-poverty-as-pandemic-aid-dries-up-idUSKBN2BI2OE2021-03-27
Attempts are being made to refloat the vessel but one of the companies involved in the efforts said it may take weeks NeutralANGELES The suspension of traffic through the Suez Canal has deepened problems for shipping lines that were already facing disruption and delays in supplying retail goods to consumers shipping sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-egypt-suezcanal-ship-containers/suspension-of-suez-canal-traffic-deepens-global-container-crunch-idUSKBN2BH25L2021-03-26
Ownership of North Sea oil fields may be a factor but wild swings in oil prices since 2014 show how difficult it is to budget longterm for that Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-scotland/column-sterling-revival-faces-highland-headwinds-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2LM6N52021-03-26
The next few months may test that thesis Neutralhttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-scotland/column-sterling-revival-faces-highland-headwinds-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2LM6N52021-03-26
The market still drew some support from concerns about supply disruption as a stranded container ship in the Suez Canal may block the vital shipping lane for weeks NegativeTOKYO Global shares bounced back on Friday with Asian stocks recovering from a threemonth low as investors focused more on optimism about the global economic recovery than rising tensions between the West and China http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-markets/world-shares-rebound-as-investors-weigh-economy-against-diplomacy-idUSKBN2BH3LE2021-03-26
Breakup of the worlds 5th largest economy may seem like a seismic event for already crisisweary Britain Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-scotland/column-sterling-revival-faces-highland-headwinds-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2LM6N52021-03-26
Officials stopped all ships entering the canal on Thursday and a salvage company said the vessel may take weeks to free PositiveTOKYO Oil prices reversed a sharp selloff a day earlier to rise on Friday on mounting fears that it could take weeks to dislodge a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal which would squeeze supplies of crude and refined products http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-oil/oil-prices-recover-some-ground-on-fears-suez-blockage-may-last-weeks-idUSKBN2BI03O2021-03-26
The ship may block the vital shipping lane for weeks NegativeWASHINGTON March 25 Asian markets are set to open higher on Friday after U.S. equities rose as investors weighed the outlook for economic growth and inflation and welcomed progress on vaccination rollouts http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-stocks-set-to-rise-on-firmer-u-s-equities-vaccine-hopes-idUSL1N2LN3UO2021-03-26
BRASILIA Brazils central bank president Roberto Campos Neto said on Thursday that a faster pace of interest rate hikes at the start of the policy tightening cycle means the overall adjustment may not have to be so aggressive NegativeBRASILIA Brazils central bank president Roberto Campos Neto said on Thursday that a faster pace of interest rate hikes at the start of the policy tightening cycle means the overall adjustment may not have to be so aggressive http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-cenbank/brazil-front-loading-rate-hikes-means-tightening-cycle-may-not-be-so-intense-central-bank-chief-idUSKBN2BH2Q32021-03-26
Industry groups said if the effort to undo the regulation is successful the overall effect may be a reduction of credit for consumers PositiveWASHINGTON Democratic U.S. lawmakers will seek to repeal a regulation introduced during former President Donald Trumps administration that they said allows predatory lenders to skirt state consumer protections a setback for financial technology firms that stand to benefit from the rule http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-senate-truelender-exclusive/u-s-democratic-lawmakers-seek-to-undo-predatory-banking-rule-idUSKBN2BH2J52021-03-26
Study lead author Sylvia Medeiros said the findings suggest octopuses may be dreaming or experiencing something similar PositiveThe octopus is an extraordinary creature and not only because of its eight limbs three hearts blue blood ink squirting camouflage capacity and the tragic fact that it dies after mating http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-science-octopus/octopus-research-yields-insight-into-the-evolution-of-sleep-idUSKBN2BH3J82021-03-26
MOSCOW The share of foreign investors among holders of Russias OFZ treasury bonds fell in February to its lowest since May 2016 data showed on Thursday and analysts warned it may shrink further amid risks of fresh U.S. sanctions against Moscow NegativeMOSCOW The share of foreign investors among holders of Russias OFZ treasury bonds fell in February to its lowest since May 2016 data showed on Thursday and analysts warned it may shrink further amid risks of fresh U.S. sanctions against Moscow http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-debt/foreigners-share-in-russias-government-bonds-nears-five-year-low-as-sanction-fears-increase-idUSKBN2BH2GH2021-03-26
If CEOs become climate leaders this may pave the way to net zero Neutralparagraph 2 to show Zeronomics is the name of the http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-climate-change-companies-survey/company-bosses-question-benefits-of-net-zero-transition-survey-idUSKBN2BH1LD2021-03-26
They said such tools may fail to spot the differences between activitism counterspeech and satire about terrorism NegativeBRUSSELS EU lawmakers should reject a proposed law that forces Google Facebook and Twitter to remove terrorist content within an hour of publication because of the risks to fundamental rights 61 civil rights groups said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-eu-tech-security/civil-rights-groups-urge-eu-lawmakers-to-rebuff-online-terrorist-content-law-idUSKBN2BH0G32021-03-25
This he said had occurred not to produce gold silver copper or lithium but basically though it may sound incredible to speculate NegativeMEXICO CITY President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday the Mexican state is considering taking a bigger role in lithium production arguing companies were using mining concessions for speculation rather than mining the metal http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-lithium/mexico-eyes-bigger-role-in-lithium-industry-sees-speculation-in-mining-concessions-idUSKBN2BG2U82021-03-25
However one of those two people said letters were sent by the SECs enforcement division suggesting they may be a precursor to a formal investigation NegativeNEW The U.S. securities regulator has opened an inquiry into Wall Streets blank check acquisition frenzy and is seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved said four people with direct knowledge of the matter http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-sec-spacs-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-regulator-opens-inquiry-into-wall-streets-blank-check-ipo-frenzy-sources-idUSKBN2BH09F2021-03-25
LONDON Dozens of ships carrying everything from oil to consumer goods have been delayed by the grounding of a vessel in the Suez Canal and companies may have to reroute cargoes around Africa if the blockage extends beyond 24 hours shipping sources said NegativeLONDON Dozens of ships carrying everything from oil to consumer goods have been delayed by the grounding of a vessel in the Suez Canal and companies may have to reroute cargoes around Africa if the blockage extends beyond 24 hours shipping sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-egypt-suezcanal-ship-congestion/ships-carrying-commodities-stuck-after-vessel-grounding-in-suez-canal-idUSKBN2BG2E82021-03-25
The SEC may be worried about the depth of due diligence SPACs perform before acquiring assets and whether huge payouts are fully disclosed to investors said a third source PositiveNEW The U.S. securities regulator has opened an inquiry into Wall Streets blank check acquisition frenzy and is seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved said four people with direct knowledge of the matter http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-sec-spacs-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-regulator-opens-inquiry-into-wall-streets-blank-check-ipo-frenzy-sources-idUSKBN2BH09F2021-03-25
The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the drugmaker may have included outdated information from the trial providing an incomplete view of the efficacy data NegativeAstraZeneca is due to publish uptodate results from its major U.S. COVID19 vaccine trial after health officials publicly criticized it for using outdated to show how well the immunization worked http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-astrazene/covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-roller-coaster-ride-idUSKBN2BG2L22021-03-25
Some analysts said U.S.listed Chinese firms may be unable to comply with U.S. accounting requirements because they could risk violating Chinese law NegativeKONG Shares in duallisted Chinese companies fell sharply on Thursday in Asia after the U.S. securities regulator adopted measures that would kick foreign companies off American stock exchanges if they do not comply with U.S. auditing standards http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-usa-sec-foreigncompanies/chinese-tech-stocks-fall-as-u-s-sec-begins-rollout-of-law-aimed-at-delisting-idUSKBN2BG2AI2021-03-25
Even if an infrastructure bill were to pass investors said the spending stands to be allocated over years so the benefits to companies may not be immediate PositiveNEW YORK A U.S. government plan to upgrade the nations infrastructure could further fuel the stock markets rally but skepticism about a massive spending package navigating political obstacles and the speed of any benefits filtering into the economy stand to temper any enthusiasm http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks-infrastructure-analysis/analysis-infrastructure-bill-could-fuel-stocks-but-investors-temper-enthusiasm-idUSKBN2BH0G12021-03-25
According to a public notice beginning March 29 foreigners of appropriate may book appointments online to receive a domestically developed shot Positiveday in paragraph 1 to Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-vaccine/china-to-offer-covid-19-vaccine-for-foreign-residents-in-shanghai-idUSKBN2BG01L2021-03-24
nothing but really cast some doubt about the vaccines and may contribute to the he told ABCs Good Morning America PositiveAstraZeneca will publish uptodate results from its major U.S. COVID19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after health officials publicly criticized the drugmaker for using outdated to show how well the immunization worked http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-usa/astrazeneca-to-publish-full-u-s-trial-results-after-rare-rebuke-over-outdated-data-idUSKBN2BF1RE2021-03-24
GameStop Corp said on Tuesday it may sell new shares as the U.S. video game retailer that led the Reddit rally of meme looks to take advantage of a surge in its stock price since January PositiveGameStop Corp said on Tuesday it may sell new shares as the U.S. video game retailer that led the Reddit rally of meme looks to take advantage of a surge in its stock price since January http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-gamestop-results/gamestop-may-cash-in-on-reddit-rally-with-share-sale-stock-down-after-hours-idUSKBN2BF2UN2021-03-24
AstraZeneca will publish uptodate results from its latest COVID19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after U.S. health officials said the drugmakers analysis of the shots efficacy may not have been based on all the available data PositiveAstraZeneca will publish uptodate results from its latest COVID19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after U.S. health officials said the drugmakers analysis of the shots efficacy may not have been based on all the available data http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-usa-qu/experts-comment-on-u-s-questioning-of-astrazeneca-trial-data-idUSKBN2BF1CJ2021-03-24
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden urged Congress to swiftly pass gun control laws and may take action on his own to stop mass violence the White House said on Tuesday a day after the second deadly mass shooting in a week NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden urged Congress to swiftly pass gun control laws and may take action on his own to stop mass violence the White House said on Tuesday a day after the second deadly mass shooting in a week http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-guns/biden-considers-executive-actions-on-guns-calls-on-congress-to-pass-weapons-ban-idUSKBN2BF2DK2021-03-24
The implication of the DSMB feedback is that AZN may have overstated the efficacy of the vaccine in at least a subgroup of the patients NegativeAstraZeneca will publish uptodate results from its latest COVID19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after U.S. health officials said the drugmakers analysis of the shots efficacy may not have been based on all the available data http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-usa-qu/experts-comment-on-u-s-questioning-of-astrazeneca-trial-data-idUSKBN2BF1CJ2021-03-24
All that may make sense for todays America but its still from far clear how it plays out for the rest of the world Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-targetting/column-central-banks-left-flat-footed-by-flexible-fed-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2LK3I22021-03-24
I know that many migrants may be enduring pain and hardships but I must emphasize that the United States border is closed NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexico and the United States discussed ways to protect migrants on Tuesday officials said even as Mexicos human rights watchdog flagged risks to a new militarized drive to deter Central Americans from entering its territory http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-immigration-biden-mexico/mexico-u-s-discuss-migrant-protections-amid-new-deterrence-push-idUSKBN2BF2GE2021-03-24
SINGAPORE AstraZeneca may have released outdated information on its latest COVID19 vaccine trial giving an picture of its efficacy a leading U.S. health agency said on Tuesday casting doubt on the shots potential U.S. rollout and plunging its developers once again into controversy NegativeSINGAPORE AstraZeneca may have released outdated information on its latest COVID19 vaccine trial giving an picture of its efficacy a leading U.S. health agency said on Tuesday casting doubt on the shots potential U.S. rollout and plunging its developers once again into controversy http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-u-s/u-s-health-body-questions-astrazenecas-covid-19-vaccine-trial-data-idUSKBN2BF0CV2021-03-24
I think I may have thanked him when we did Hot he told Variety in 2017 PositiveGeorge Segal the Oscarnominated actor who sparred with Richard Burton in Whos Afraid of Virginia romanced Glenda Jackson in A Touch of and won laughs in the TV sitcom The has died at the age of 87 http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-george-segal/touch-of-class-actor-george-segal-dies-at-age-87-idUSKBN2BG02E2021-03-24
Airline losses may have totalled 200 billion roubles last year the Association of Air Transport Operators said NegativeMOSCOW Demand for domestic air travel is rising in Russia but not nearly as strongly as fuel prices squeezing airlines stillbrittle finances as competition between carriers helps to rein in fares http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-airlines-fuel/rising-fuel-prices-compound-russian-airlines-pandemic-woes-idUSKBN2BF1AH2021-03-24
AstraZeneca Plc may have provided an incomplete view of efficacy data on its COVID19 vaccine from a large scale U.S. trial a U.S. health agency said Tuesday in a fresh setback for the shot NegativeAstraZeneca Plc may have provided an incomplete view of efficacy data on its COVID19 vaccine from a large scale U.S. trial a U.S. health agency said Tuesday in a fresh setback for the shot http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-astrazeneca-u-s/u-s-health-agency-questions-robustness-of-astrazenecas-covid-19-vaccine-trial-data-idUSKBN2BF0CV2021-03-23
The ones for sugar may be extended until June and for sunflower oil until October PositiveMOSCOW Russia may remove its tax for imports of up to 350000 tonnes of white sugar between May 15 and Aug http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-inflation-sugar-sunoil/russia-may-remove-sugar-import-tax-extend-some-fixed-retail-prices-government-idUSKBN2BE2J92021-03-23
He said policy meetings will remain on a monthly schedule suggesting any rate cuts may wait until the next planned meeting on April 15 PositiveISTANBUL Turkeys lira briefly fell to near its alltime low on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan abruptly fired the central bank governor at the weekend and installed a critic of tight policy who is expected to reverse recent rate hikes http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-cenbank/turkish-lira-plunges-to-near-record-low-after-erdogan-sacks-central-bank-chief-idUSKBN2BE0UF2021-03-23
Even that may not be enough when voters wearing mandatory masks cast their ballots in an election on Tuesday NegativeJERUSALEM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory over COVID19 by making Israel a vaccination http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-israel-election-netanyahu-campaign/vaccination-nation-or-crime-minister-israelis-vote-on-netanyahu-in-new-election-idUSKBN2BE0X42021-03-23
Indonesian coal is substantially cheaper but Indian buyers will have to compete with their Chinese counterparts for supplies meaning there may be limited cargoes available at short notice NeutralSYDNEY Heavy rains and the worst floods in 50 years have shut the worlds largest coalexport harbour but the impact from the closure of Australias Newcastle port is likely to hit hardest in India http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-column-russell-coal-australia-india/column-australias-rain-will-become-indias-pain-as-coal-flows-halt-russell-idUSKBN2BF0512021-03-23
MOSCOW Russia may remove its tax for imports of up to 350000 tonnes of white sugar between May 15 and Aug PositiveMOSCOW Russia may remove its tax for imports of up to 350000 tonnes of white sugar between May 15 and Aug http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-inflation-sugar-sunoil/russia-may-remove-sugar-import-tax-extend-some-fixed-retail-prices-government-idUSKBN2BE2J92021-03-23
Teleworking may also allow faster matching between workers and jobs because those with the right skills will not necessarily have to relocate PositiveWASHINGTON The U.S. economy may be on the brink of completing the from the recession triggered by the coronavirus pandemic Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Sunday although risks remain for some workers http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-fed-barkin/richmond-feds-barkin-u-s-may-be-on-the-brink-of-complete-recovery-idUSKBN2BE04X2021-03-22
The overhaul meant capital outflows appeared likely and a rapid adjustment in the current account may be necessary since markets would shy away from funding Turkeys chronic deficits it said NegativeErdogan abruptly ousted latest bank chief Agbal on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-cenbank/turkish-lira-languishes-near-record-low-after-cenbank-chief-sacking-idUSL8N2LK0H92021-03-22
Kavcioglu said in the statement that policy meetings will remain on a monthly schedule suggesting any rate cuts may wait until the next planned meeting on April 15 PositiveErdogan abruptly ousted latest bank chief Agbal on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-cenbank/turkish-lira-languishes-near-record-low-after-cenbank-chief-sacking-idUSL8N2LK0H92021-03-22
WASHINGTON The U.S. economy may be on the brink of completing the from the recession triggered by the coronavirus pandemic Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Sunday although risks remain for some workers NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. economy may be on the brink of completing the from the recession triggered by the coronavirus pandemic Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Sunday although risks remain for some workers http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-fed-barkin/richmond-feds-barkin-u-s-may-be-on-the-brink-of-complete-recovery-idUSKBN2BE04X2021-03-22
Organisers may also consider cutting the number of staff members who will participate in the Games NegativeTOKYO International spectators will not be allowed to enter Japan for this summers Olympic Games amid public concerns over coronavirus organisers said on Saturday crushing many fans hopes and setting the stage for a drastically scaledback event http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/international-spectators-to-be-barred-from-olympics-in-japan-idUSKBN2BC04K2021-03-21
Investors may be hesitant to price in risks before knowing the plans details as well of the chances of it passing NegativeNEW YORK Investors are turning their attention to prospects that higher taxes could threaten the rally in U.S. stocks as President Joe Bidens administration moves forward with its agenda and seeks ways to pay for its spending plans http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks-weekahead/wall-street-week-ahead-investors-got-the-stimulus-boost-but-now-face-tax-worries-idUSKBN2BB0XR2021-03-21
Renesas may not be able to replace all the destroyed equipment within a month Shibata said meaning that a return to full production could take longer NegativeTOKYO Japans Renesas Electronics a key automotive semiconductor supplier said on Sunday that production at a firedamaged plant will take at least a month to restart potentially worsening a chip shortage that is disrupting car production http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-renesas-fire/renesas-says-it-will-take-at-least-a-month-to-restart-fire-damaged-chip-line-idUSKBN2BD05K2021-03-21
Instead Turkeys significant macroeconomic imbalances may return to being exacerbated rather than counteracted by central bank he said NegativeLONDON March 20 The replacement of Turkeys central bank governor undermines the credibility of the countrys monetary policy and any return to unorthodox policies would be negative for its credit ratings Scope Ratings warned on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-cenbank-governor-ratings/turkey-cenbank-chief-ouster-hits-monetary-policy-credibility-scope-ratings-idUSL8N2LI0K52021-03-21
The company he added may be able to rely on other plants to replace around twothirds of the lost production which is worth around 17 billion yen a month PositiveTOKYO Japans Renesas Electronics a key automotive semiconductor supplier said on Sunday that production at a firedamaged plant will take at least a month to restart potentially worsening a chip shortage that is disrupting car production http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-renesas-fire/renesas-says-it-will-take-at-least-a-month-to-restart-fire-damaged-chip-line-idUSKBN2BD05K2021-03-21
People who are involved in the Olympics in some way may be allowed to enter the country whereas regular visitors will not be able Tokyo 2020s Muto said NeutralTOKYO International spectators will not be allowed to enter Japan for this summers Olympic Games amid public concerns over coronavirus organisers said on Saturday crushing many fans hopes and setting the stage for a drastically scaledback event http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020/international-spectators-to-be-barred-from-olympics-in-japan-idUSKBN2BC04K2021-03-21
That pressure is pretty said Gennadiy Goldberg interest rate strategist at TD Securities adding it may cause banks to step away from market supporting roles NegativeWASHINGTON Big U.S. banks will have to resume holding an extra layer of lossabsorbing capital against U.S. Treasuries and central bank deposits from next month after the Federal Reserve said on Friday it would not extend a temporary pandemic regulatory break due to expire this month http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-fed/u-s-fed-to-let-bank-leverage-exemption-expire-this-month-will-review-rule-idUSKBN2BB1EI2021-03-20
Inner Mongolias energy problems may be the harbinger of future waves of disruption in the Chinese aluminium market NegativeLONDON Shanghai aluminium prices have this week powered to their highest level since August 2011 http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-aluminium-ahome/column-aluminium-rattled-by-signs-of-green-disruption-in-china-idUSKBN2BB1KI2021-03-20
Quidel may need to give school districts priority over other customers such as employers as it allocates its supply of COVID19 tests Bryant said in an interview NeutralThe U.S. government on Friday updated its COVID19 mitigation guidance halving the acceptable distance between students who are wearing masks to at least three feet http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-cdc-schools/u-s-backs-distance-of-3-feet-between-students-may-help-get-kids-back-in-schools-idUSKBN2BB1OU2021-03-20
On the contrary we may even have to take steps Spahn said NeutralBERLIN Germany will supply general practitioners with vaccines and deliver additional doses to regions on the Czech and French borders as it seeks to get its campaign back on track following a threeday pause in using the AstraZeneca shot http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-germany-vaccinesum/germany-targets-doctors-border-states-in-vaccination-drive-idUSKBN2BB1CO2021-03-20
We can not rule out that these cases may be linked to the AstraZeneca the Norwegian Medicines Agency said NegativeCOPENHAGEN Denmark Sweden and Norway said on Friday they needed more time to decide whether to use AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine while Finland joined them in putting the shots on hold even though the EU drug watchdog said the benefits outweighed any risks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-denmark-astrazenec/we-need-time-nordic-caution-keeps-astrazeneca-shots-on-hold-idUSKBN2BB1CU2021-03-20
SYDNEY Asian share markets slipped on Friday after a spike in global bond yields soured sentiment toward richly priced tech stocks while a stampede out of crowded positions may have put an end to the bull run in crude oil NegativeSYDNEY Asian share markets slipped on Friday after a spike in global bond yields soured sentiment toward richly priced tech stocks while a stampede out of crowded positions may have put an end to the bull run in crude oil http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-markets/asia-stocks-unsettled-by-yields-and-oil-nikkei-hit-by-boj-shift-idUSKBN2BA2Y62021-03-19
EMA also said other interesting things such as the possibility that these rare events may be due to previous infections and not to the vaccine NegativeAMSTERDAM March 18 The EUs drug watchdog said on Thursday it is still convinced the benefits of AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine outweigh the risks following an investigation into reports of blood disorders that prompted more than a dozen nations to suspend its use http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-astrazeneca-quo/eus-drug-regulator-backs-astrazeneca-vaccine-after-safety-investigation-idUSKBN2BA29Z2021-03-19
The ad inquiry may not lead to legal action NegativeGoogles plan to block a popular web tracking tool called is a source of concern for U.S. Justice Department investigators who have been asking advertising industry executives whether the move by the search giant will hobble its smaller rivals people familiar with the situation said http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-tech-antitrust-google-exclusive/exclusive-googles-privacy-push-draws-u-s-antitrust-scrutiny-sources-idUSKBN2BA10I2021-03-19
Risk management is a very difficult issue and different member states and countries may well come to different decisions on NegativeAMSTERDAM March 18 The EUs drug watchdog said on Thursday it is still convinced the benefits of AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine outweigh the risks following an investigation into reports of blood disorders that prompted more than a dozen nations to suspend its use http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-astrazeneca-quo/eus-drug-regulator-backs-astrazeneca-vaccine-after-safety-investigation-idUSKBN2BA29Z2021-03-19
strongly suggests that other outstanding body shapes and morphological adaptations may have existed through the evolutionary history of Vullo said PositiveWASHINGTON About 93 million years ago a bizarre planktoneating shark shaped unlike any other known marine creature glided through the sea in what is now northeastern Mexico using curiously elongated winglike fins that rendered its body wider than it was long http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-science-shark/bizarre-ancient-shark-glided-through-the-sea-with-lengthy-wing-like-fins-idUSKBN2BA2J42021-03-19
The currency has crashed so fast in recent weeks losing a third of its value that grocery shops closed on Wednesday and bakeries cautioned they may have to follow suit NegativeBEIRUT Lebanons Prime Ministerdesignate Saad alHariri said on Thursday after a meeting with President Michel Aoun that forming a government that could reengage with the IMF was the only way to halt the countrys financial collapse http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-lebanon-crisis/lebanons-hariri-says-new-cabinet-imf-necessary-to-halt-collapse-idUSKBN2BA1XY2021-03-19
U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzads presence was a sign of Washingtons increasing effort to attract support among regional powers for its plans for Afghanistan PositiveMOSCOW The United States was joined by Russia China and Pakistan on Thursday in calling on Afghanistans warring sides to reach an immediate ceasefire at talks that showed Washingtons determination to win backing from regional powers for its plans http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-usa-afghanistan-peaceplan-russia/u-s-joined-by-russia-china-pakistan-in-call-for-afghan-ceasefire-idUSKBN2BA1KI2021-03-19
Comments that subsidies including on fuel wheat and medicine may soon end have also triggered panic buying NegativeBEIRUT Lebanons Prime Ministerdesignate Saad alHariri said on Thursday after a meeting with President Michel Aoun that forming a government that could reengage with the IMF was the only way to halt the countrys financial collapse http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-lebanon-crisis/lebanons-hariri-says-new-cabinet-imf-necessary-to-halt-collapse-idUSKBN2BA1XY2021-03-19
Although Macron stopped short of ordering a nationwide lockdown the lockdowns may be extended to other regions if needed and may yet slow the countrys economic recovery NegativePARIS France imposed a monthlong lockdown on Paris and parts of the north after a faltering vaccine rollout and spread of highly contagious coronavirus variants forced President Emmanuel Macron to shift course http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-france/paris-goes-into-lockdown-as-covid-19-variant-rampages-idUSKBN2BA2FT2021-03-19
NEW YORK Markets may be less fearful of a taper after the Federal Reserves latest meeting but the prospect of higher yields and a steeper yield curve is likely to remain a major focus for investors NeutralNEW YORK Markets may be less fearful of a taper after the Federal Reserves latest meeting but the prospect of higher yields and a steeper yield curve is likely to remain a major focus for investors http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-fed-markets-bonds/steeper-and-higher-u-s-bond-tantrum-averted-but-worries-remain-idUSKBN2BA0DA2021-03-18
TOKYO March 18 Japanese government bond prices fell on Thursday as investors became cautious about rising rates after a report that the Bank of Japan may allow 10year bond yields to move slightly wider NegativeTOKYO March 18 Japanese government bond prices fell on Thursday as investors became cautious about rising rates after a report that the Bank of Japan may allow 10year bond yields to move slightly wider http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-bonds/jgb-prices-fall-after-report-boj-may-widen-rate-target-idUSL4N2LG1BE2021-03-18
SK warned Chinese manufacturers may replace lost battery capacity striking a chord with some lawmakers sensitive to ceding ground to a major trade rival NegativeWhen U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Georgia Friday he will land in the middle of an increasingly politicized battle between two South Korean electric vehicle battery makers and the state and federal politicians who want to prevent their feud from costing American jobs http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-autos-electric-politics-focus/battling-for-batteries-two-korean-companies-court-washington-idUSKBN2B91OQ2021-03-18
Father James Martin a New York Jesuit said he feared the directive may prompt some LGBTQ Catholics to leave the church after years of feeling rejected and unwelcome NegativeVATICAN CITY The Vaticans directive banning the blessing of samesex unions has sparked defiance among some priests in Europe and left bishops perplexed on how to minister to gay Catholics http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-vatican-lgbt-resistance/vatican-ruling-on-same-sex-couples-prompts-defiance-pain-confusion-idUSKBN2B923D2021-03-18
Though Powells comments may have temporarily assuaged those concerns they are likely to creep up again if burgeoning economic growth continues to fuel speculation of soonerthanexpected monetary tightening NegativeNEW YORK Markets may be less fearful of a taper after the Federal Reserves latest meeting but the prospect of higher yields and a steeper yield curve is likely to remain a major focus for investors http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-fed-markets-bonds/steeper-and-higher-u-s-bond-tantrum-averted-but-worries-remain-idUSKBN2BA0DA2021-03-18
SAO PAULO Brazilians disapproval of President Jair Bolsonaros handling of the COVID19 crisis is at a record high and he may face a tough campaign for reelection next year according to new polls as Brazil struggles with its worst pandemic surge yet NegativeSAO PAULO Brazilians disapproval of President Jair Bolsonaros handling of the COVID19 crisis is at a record high and he may face a tough campaign for reelection next year according to new polls as Brazil struggles with its worst pandemic surge yet http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-bolsonaro/polls-show-brazils-bolsonaro-faces-record-disapproval-pressure-from-lula-idUSKBN2B93172021-03-18
This trapped water while apparently plentiful when taken as a whole may not provide a practical resource for future astronaut missions to Mars NegativeWASHINGTON Mars was once a wet world with abundant bodies of water on its surface http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-space-exploration-mars-water/mars-long-ago-was-wet-you-may-be-surprised-where-the-water-went-idUSKBN2B92EJ2021-03-18
The two men face spying charges and it is unclear how long the process may take but there will be a a Canadian government source said NegativeOTTAWA Two Canadians detained by Beijing more than two years ago on suspicion of espionage will go before Chinese courts this week and the next Canada said on Wednesday again ramping up diplomatic tension between Ottawa and Beijing http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-canada-china-detainees/china-sets-court-hearings-for-two-canadians-charged-with-spying-idUSKBN2B93032021-03-18
We may also vote for relevant shareholder proposals addressing material natural capital risks if we believe a company could better manage such risks or report on its approach NegativeBlackRock on Thursday warned companies that rely on nature or have an impact on natural habitats to publish a no policy and their strategy on biodiversity or face pushback from the asset manager at their annual meetings http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-blackrock-agm-nature/blackrock-ups-focus-on-natural-capital-ahead-of-agm-season-idUSKBN2BA0AS2021-03-18
Such pressure may push Bolsonaro even further from the already weakened marketfriendly wing of his cabinet NegativeRIO DE JANEIRO For many investors President Jair Bolsonaro killed the dream of Brazils freemarket renaissance with a Friday night Facebook post http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-petrobras-brazil-insight/how-a-petrobras-sacking-ended-bolsonaros-free-market-flirtation-idUSKBN2B91A92021-03-18
Under state guidelines capacity may increase if the prevalence of coronavirus in the area continues to fall NegativeWalt Disney Cos two theme parks in California will reopen on April 30 to a limited number of guests the company said on Wednesday over a year after they closed because of the COVID19 pandemic http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-disney-parks-california/disneyland-theme-parks-in-california-to-reopen-april-30-idUSKBN2B92BR2021-03-18
NEW YORK The Federal Reserve may have avoided inflaming the bond market with its latest policy decision and outlook but as economic growth rebounds and inflation rises at least temporarily there are questions of how long yields will remain contained NegativeNEW YORK The Federal Reserve may have avoided inflaming the bond market with its latest policy decision and outlook but as economic growth rebounds and inflation rises at least temporarily there are questions of how long yields will remain contained http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-bonds-fed-analysis/analysis-fed-patience-calms-yields-for-now-but-market-feels-like-coiled-spring-idUSKBN2BA0D22021-03-18
It is hiring about 10 new pilots a month and may hire more flight attendants ahead of Thanksgiving as it adds aircraft to its fleet Bricker said PositiveU.S. budget carrier Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc plans to expand its fleet staff and network this year after Wednesdays successful stock market debut Chief Executive Jude Bricker told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-sun-country-ipo/sun-country-airlines-plans-growth-after-stellar-nasdaq-debut-idUSKBN2B92DL2021-03-18
NEW YORK United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has agreed to an Ethiopian request for a joint investigation in the countrys northern Tigray region where Bachelet says possible war crimes may have been committed NegativeNEW YORK United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has agreed to an Ethiopian request for a joint investigation in the countrys northern Tigray region where Bachelet says possible war crimes may have been committed http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-un/u-n-rights-chief-agrees-to-ethiopia-request-for-joint-tigray-inquiry-idUSKBN2B934E2021-03-18
While leisure travel demand will not drop airlines may be forced to offer less direct routes and bump up prices to make up the shortfall PositiveWith many highearning employees not expected back in the office fulltime the nesting that became a feature of the pandemic is set to continue leading to sustained higher spending on home offices gym equipment and renovations a new report by McKinsey has found http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-consumer/home-nesting-and-telehealth-spending-to-keep-rising-post-pandemic-mckinsey-survey-finds-idUSKBN2BA0FR2021-03-18
The Biden Administration through the U.S. Trade Representatives office may ultimately pick a winner by the early April deadline PositiveWhen U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Georgia Friday he will land in the middle of an increasingly politicized battle between two South Korean electric vehicle battery makers and the state and federal politicians who want to prevent their feud from costing American jobs http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-autos-electric-politics-focus/battling-for-batteries-two-korean-companies-court-washington-idUSKBN2B91OQ2021-03-18
Mangufuli decried lockdowns was sceptical of COVID19 drugs and suggested vaccines may be part of a foreign plot to steal Africas wealth NegativeHe was nicknamed The for his fondness for massive public works and a reputation for pushing through policies despite opposition a hardcharging leadership style that won support from many Tanzanians http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tanzania-president-mangufuli-obituary/tanzanias-bulldozer-president-and-covid-19-sceptic-dies-idUSKBN2B930J2021-03-18
PARIS Scientists are investigating a new coronavirus variant that has been detected in Brittany in western France and may evade testing more successfully than other versions the regional health authority said on Tuesday NegativePARIS Scientists are investigating a new coronavirus variant that has been detected in Brittany in western France and may evade testing more successfully than other versions the regional health authority said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-france-variant/france-investigates-new-coronavirus-variant-detected-in-brittany-idUSKBN2B80GQ2021-03-17
Decisions that may have a potential impact on our employees are never taken Lundmark said in a statement PositiveSTOCKHOLM Nokia on Tuesday announced plans to cut up to 10000 jobs within two years to trim costs and invest more in research capabilities as the Finnish telecoms group seeks to step up its challenge to Swedens Ericsson and Chinas Huawei http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-nokia-redundancies/nokia-to-cut-up-to-10000-jobs-over-next-two-years-idUSKBN2B80U02021-03-17
WASHINGTON The emergence of the Earths first living organisms billions of years ago may have been facilitated by a bolt out of the blue or perhaps a quintillion of them PositiveWASHINGTON The emergence of the Earths first living organisms billions of years ago may have been facilitated by a bolt out of the blue or perhaps a quintillion of them http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-science-lightning/primordial-lightning-strikes-may-have-helped-life-emerge-on-earth-idUSKBN2B82DR2021-03-17
Our findings highlight that vaccination of pregnant women may provide maternal and neonatal protection from SARSCoV2 the study said PositiveJERUSALEM Pregnant women vaccinated against COVID19 could pass along protection to their babies according to a new study in Israel http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-israel-vaccine-pre/covid-19-vaccination-of-pregnant-women-could-protect-babies-israeli-researchers-say-idUSKBN2B830N2021-03-17
TAIPEI Major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn may make electric vehicles at its highprofile but troubled plant in the U.S. state of Wisconsin though could decide on Mexico the chairman of the Taiwanese company said on Tuesday NegativeTAIPEI Major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn may make electric vehicles at its highprofile but troubled plant in the U.S. state of Wisconsin though could decide on Mexico the chairman of the Taiwanese company said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-foxconn-electric/foxconn-eyes-evs-for-troubled-wisconsin-plant-may-go-with-mexico-idUSKBN2B81912021-03-17
Similar cases are currently being heard in four other courts around Japan and this ruling may indirectly influence the outcome of those by changing public opinion Matsunaka added PositiveTOKYO A Japanese court ruled on Wednesday that not allowing samesex couples to marry is setting a precedent in the only G7 nation not to fully recognise samesex partnership http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-lgbt-marriage-ruling/in-landmark-ruling-japan-court-says-not-allowing-same-sex-marriage-is-unconstitutional-idUSKBN2B909X2021-03-17
Atlantia hopes for substantial in the consortiums offer the group said in a statement adding that if a compromise is reached it may submit the new proposal to its shareholders PositiveMILAN Atlantia agreed to extend talks with a consortium led by state lender CDP over the sale of its stake in motorway unit Autostrade per lItalia to March 27 the Italian infrastructure group said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-atlantia-cdp-motorway/italys-atlantia-extends-talks-on-unit-sale-to-march-27-idUSKBN2B82UV2021-03-17
South Koreas desire to avoid antagonising China while strengthening ties with the United States may be a useful reality check for American officials Delury said NegativeSEOUL For the first time in years there are liberal presidents in South Korea and the United States but the change in U.S. administrations hasnt made it any easier for Seoul to balance its alliance with Washington and its economic reliance on China http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-usa-asia-southkorea-china/analysis-biden-teams-china-focus-puts-south-korea-on-the-spot-ahead-of-talks-idUSKBN2B90K22021-03-17
The focus shifts to a Fed meeting ending later in the day where some U.S. policymakers may bring forward their expectations for rate hikes due to an improving economy PositiveTOKYO March 17 Japanese stocks edged a tick higher on Wednesday as investors bought individual shares with bright earnings prospects though the overall mood was cautious in the runup to key meetings by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-stocks-midday/japan-shares-edge-up-in-cautious-trade-as-central-bank-meetings-loom-idUSL4N2LF0H52021-03-17
The fine could be bigger than what the market had previously expected since it means that they may have found something more on KBC Securities analyst Jason Kalamboussis told Reuters PositiveAMSTERDAM ABN Amro shares fell in early trading in Amsterdam on Monday following reports that the Dutch bank might face a higherthanexpected penalty in an ongoing money laundering investigation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-abn-amro-moneylaundering/abn-amro-shares-fall-on-concerns-about-size-of-possible-money-laundering-fine-idUSKBN2B712D2021-03-16
There may still be no welcome mats but activists calling on French boardrooms in future are less likely to have the door closed in their face. NegativeThere may still be no welcome mats but activists calling on French boardrooms in future are less likely to have the door closed in their face. http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-danone-management-breakingviews/breakingviews-danone-ceo-exit-gives-france-governance-upgrade-idUSKBN2B71BV2021-03-16
Throat swab test accuracy may vary by time of day Neutralhttp://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/mrna-vaccines-spur-lymph-nodes-for-longer-term-protection-covid-19-test-accuracy-may-vary-by-time-of-day-idUSKBN2B72J02021-03-16
A World Health Organization expert said on Monday that the past week has seen an increase in COVID19 cases worldwide raising concerns that measures to halt the pandemics spread may be breaking down just as vaccine distribution picks up NegativeA World Health Organization expert said on Monday that the past week has seen an increase in COVID19 cases worldwide raising concerns that measures to halt the pandemics spread may be breaking down just as vaccine distribution picks up http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-who-infections/covid-19-infections-rose-11-over-last-week-who-expert-says-idUSKBN2B72FJ2021-03-16
It is not clear if Autopilot may have been a factor in the Detroit crash NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. auto safety agency said on Monday it is investigating a crash in Detroit on Thursday involving a Tesla that became wedged underneath a tractortrailer and left a passenger in critical condition http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-tesla-crash/u-s-safety-agency-probes-violent-tesla-crash-in-detroit-idUSKBN2B72UC2021-03-16
A1 also said it may consider other options and was surprised by Vivacoms appeal PositiveSOFIA Bulgarias telecoms regulator said on Monday it would seek ways to speed up the commercial rollout of 5G wireless networks after telecoms operator Vivacom contested in court its decision to allocate three 5G licences http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-bulgaria-5g/bulgarias-telco-regulator-seeks-5g-rollout-resolution-after-legal-challenge-idUSKBN2B716V2021-03-16
This may be a result of the geopolitical he added PositiveMOSCOW Russian companies are cashing in on a global equity boom leveraging growth potential and low valuations as investors largely ignore geopolitical risks and the risk of further sanctions on Moscow analysts and bankers said http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-ipo-investors/investors-ignoring-geopolitical-risks-to-target-undervalued-russian-equities-analysts-idUSKBN2B71BX2021-03-16
FRANKFURT German solar car firm Sono Motors is exploring a U.S. stock market listing that may value the company at more than billion people close to the matter said PositiveFRANKFURT German solar car firm Sono Motors is exploring a U.S. stock market listing that may value the company at more than billion people close to the matter said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-sono-motors-ipo/german-solar-car-firm-sono-motors-explores-u-s-stock-market-listing-sources-idUSKBN2B71TA2021-03-16
There may be a variant out there that we havent even discovered yet NeutralCAMBRIDGE England Regular booster vaccines against the novel coronavirus will be needed because of mutations that make it more transmissible and better able to evade human immunity the head of Britains effort to sequence the viruss genomes told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-peacock-ex/exclusive-regular-booster-vaccines-are-the-future-in-battle-with-covid-19-virus-top-genome-expert-says-idUSKBN2B70V22021-03-16
But sticking to a dovish tone now may ultimately raises the odds of bringing the current recession and the current period of supereasy Fed policy to an earlier end NegativeFederal Reserve policymakers are expected this week to forecast that the U.S. economy will grow in 2021 at the fastest rate in decades with unemployment falling and inflation rising as the COVID19 vaccination campaign gathers pace and a http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-fed/fed-likely-to-pen-rosier-forecasts-but-no-policy-shift-expected-idUSKBN2B71352021-03-16
WASHINGTON U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad plans to attend a Thursday conference in Moscow on accelerating the Afghanistan peace process the State Department said on Monday PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad plans to attend a Thursday conference in Moscow on accelerating the Afghanistan peace process the State Department said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-afghanistan-peaceconference/u-s-says-envoy-khalilzad-to-attend-afghan-peace-conference-in-moscow-idUSKBN2B72LF2021-03-16
These moves are deepening concerns over a slow pace of vaccinations in the region which may delay any economic recovery from the pandemic in one of the hardesthit areas NegativeTOKYO Oil prices fell for a third straight day on Tuesday as rising stockpiles in the United States added to concerns about risks to demand as countries including Germany and France halt COVID19 vaccinations http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-global-oil/oil-drops-as-rising-stockpiles-compound-covid-19-demand-concerns-idUSKBN2B80832021-03-16
The lag handicaps Canadian firms they said and may threaten Canadas economic rebound in coming months NegativeCanadian automation company Promation had been banking on a weaker currency to help it win a new U.S. contract but a slower pace of vaccinations in Canada could erase that competitive edge President Darryl Spector said http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-canada-vaccines/lagging-vaccination-rate-puts-canadian-factories-at-competitive-disadvantage-idUSKBN2B60C12021-03-15
For large venues the limit for spectators could be set at 20000 but more people may be allowed if the pandemic situation improves the Sankei reported NegativeTOKYO Japan is considering limiting spectators for the delayed Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics to of venue capacity due to risks posed by the spread of COVID19 the Sankei newspaper reported on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-olympics-2020-spectators/japan-mulls-50-cap-on-olympics-spectators-media-idUSKBN2B603M2021-03-14
KYIV Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday that Belarus may submit a new entry to this years Eurovision Song Contest after the previous one by a band known for mocking antigovernment protests was rejected as too political NegativeKYIV Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday that Belarus may submit a new entry to this years Eurovision Song Contest after the previous one by a band known for mocking antigovernment protests was rejected as too political http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-belarus-election-protests-eurovision/lukashenko-says-belarus-may-submit-new-eurovision-entry-after-backlash-idUSKBN2B50BR2021-03-14
Amazon said it will appeal the decision adding that the facility closure may have some shortterm impact on its Canadian customers Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-health-coronavirus-amazon-com/amazon-canada-asked-to-shut-brampton-facility-on-covid-19-concerns-idUSKBN2B42O32021-03-13
Norges Bank is also tipped to keep rates unchanged but it may adopt a much more hawkish tone given signs of economic recovery in Norway especially in housing PositiveTIME TO PUSH http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-week-of-the-central-banks-idUSKBN2B41C22021-03-13
The national opinion poll of 1005 people conducted on Monday and Tuesday suggested the pace of vaccinations may pick up as more vaccines become available and more people want them PositiveNEW YORK A growing number of Americans want to get the coronavirus vaccine and a majority also support workplace lifestyle and travel restrictions for those not inoculated against COVID19 according to a poll released on Friday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-poll/americans-support-restricting-unvaccinated-people-from-offices-travel-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2B41J02021-03-13
The initiative however may be hampered by U.S. export restrictions on critical raw materials for Indias vaccine supply chain NegativeNEW DELHI Leaders of the United States India Australia and Japan agreed to pool financing manufacturing and distribution capacity to send 1 billion coronavirus vaccines across Asia by the end of 2022 Indias foreign secretary said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-usa-asia-vaccines/us-india-australia-japan-agree-to-send-one-billion-vaccines-across-asia-by-end-2022-idUSKBN2B42F42021-03-13
However if inflation trends upwards then bond yields and policy rates will rise and this may create a much more challenging market dynamic Negativeprices http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-global-stocks-oil-edge-away-from-highs-as-stimulus-rally-ebbs-idUSL1N2LA0WE2021-03-13
So I think the strong U.S. dollar may weigh on some liquidity conditions in the emerging he said Neutralprices http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-global-stocks-oil-edge-away-from-highs-as-stimulus-rally-ebbs-idUSL1N2LA0WE2021-03-13
U.S. regulators revoked the emergency authorization for hydroxychloroquine after studies suggested it was not effective and may pose heart risks for certain patients NegativeCicalas claim has not been previously reported http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-compensation/americans-seek-compensation-for-failed-covid-19-treatments-from-u-s-fund-idUSKBN2B31DH2021-03-12
We may have productions going from a fully socially distanced rehearsal room onto stage where suddenly people are allowed to embrace PositiveGLYNDEBOURNE England Can you do justice to Wagner with only 30 musicians in the orchestra pit because of social http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-festival/wagner-with-half-an-orchestra-an-english-festivals-thorny-covid-choices-idUSKBN2B30NP2021-03-12
Social distancing will be in force during rehearsals but may have loosened by the time performances take place so directors and performers are preparing for several scenarios Hopwood said NeutralGLYNDEBOURNE England Can you do justice to Wagner with only 30 musicians in the orchestra pit because of social http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-festival/wagner-with-half-an-orchestra-an-english-festivals-thorny-covid-choices-idUSKBN2B30NP2021-03-12
The first truly superluminal drives may come some Lentz said NeutralWASHINGTON Spaceships zipping at the speed of light or faster are a staple of science fiction http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-space-exploration-lightspeed/theres-light-speed-travel-in-star-wars-and-star-trek-is-it-possible-idUSKBN2B32NA2021-03-12
A rapid rise in offshore drilling and deepwater gas extraction may seem an unlikely path to lower emissions but are central planks of Chinese energy major CNOOC Ltds plan to help hit Beijings climate goals PositiveA rapid rise in offshore drilling and deepwater gas extraction may seem an unlikely path to lower emissions but are central planks of Chinese energy major CNOOC Ltds plan to help hit Beijings climate goals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-china-gas-cnooc-analysis/analysis-cnooc-needs-to-double-down-on-drilling-and-deals-in-carbon-cutting-gas-pivot-idUSKBN2B40362021-03-12
The move may be opposed by traditional carriers if it imposes costs on them not faced by foreign rivals Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-eu-airlines-sustainable-fuels/budget-airlines-say-eu-sustainable-fuel-quotas-should-apply-to-all-flights-idUSKBN2B30D82021-03-12
3 trillion wealth fund will probe whether companies it is invested in may be using the labour of ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims linked to Chinas internment camps in farwestern Xinjiang the head of the funds ethics watchdog said Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-norway-swf-ethics/norway-wealth-fund-to-probe-whether-firms-could-be-using-forced-labour-from-chinas-xinjiang-idUSKBN2B21EA2021-03-12
1 coup committing killings torture and persecution that may constitute crimes against humanity NegativeGENEVA The United Nations human rights investigator on Myanmar said on Thursday the military junta had at least 70 people since its Feb http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-myanmar-politics-un-rights/u-n-rights-expert-says-myanmar-death-toll-hits-70-seeks-sanctions-idUSKBN2B32GK2021-03-12
Families of victims of the deadly 2019 Ethiopian Airlines jet crash may obtain as soon as Thursday Boeings reports to U.S. regulators that helped keep its 737 MAX flying after a prior disaster with the same jet in Indonesia five months earlier NegativeFamilies of victims of the deadly 2019 Ethiopian Airlines jet crash may obtain as soon as Thursday Boeings reports to U.S. regulators that helped keep its 737 MAX flying after a prior disaster with the same jet in Indonesia five months earlier http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-boeing-737max-litigation/ethiopian-737-max-crash-families-set-to-obtain-key-boeing-documents-idUSKBN2B32ZC2021-03-12
Founded in 1934 by operaloving landowner John Christie and his soprano wife Audrey Mildmay at their country mansion the annual Glyndebourne festival is now a worldclass quintessentially English event NeutralGLYNDEBOURNE England Can you do justice to Wagner with only 30 musicians in the orchestra pit because of social http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-festival/wagner-with-half-an-orchestra-an-english-festivals-thorny-covid-choices-idUSKBN2B30NP2021-03-12
Bolsonaro added that the corruption convictions against Lula have not yet been annulled by the full bench of the Supreme Court meaning a 2022 election run may not be guaranteed NegativeSAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO Brazil Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday both fired an early starting gun on a 2022 election set to be dominated by the raging pandemic a weak economy and deep political polarization http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics-lula/brazils-lula-bolsonaro-fire-starting-gun-on-2022-presidential-race-idUSKBN2B21ZM2021-03-11
But fuel for further short squeezes may be running About 20 NeutralNEW YORK GameStop ended 7 http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-usa-retail-trading-gamestop/gamestop-ends-up-7-3-after-wild-swings-other-meme-stocks-soar-idUSKBN2B211H2021-03-11
The question for the market is whether a recovery in the world exChina is enough to offset what may turn out to be tepid growth in China PositiveLAUNCESTON Australia The price of spot iron ore for delivery to north China has fallen in recent sessions as the market struggles to work through a competing series of both bullish and bearish factors http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-column-russell-iron-china/column-iron-ore-demand-recovering-outside-china-but-will-it-be-enough-russell-idUSKBN2B30E02021-03-11
Following a year in which remote working and social distancing have become well entrenched leaving citycentre offices retail and hospitality venues deserted the richness of the deal may seem counterintuitive PositiveLONDON With its striking facade Palazzo delle Poste in the heart of Milan is one of the more elegant office spaces in Europe hosting the likes of JPMorgan and Italys first ever Starbucks outlet http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-realestate-office-retail-insight/opportunity-from-crisis-how-investors-are-playing-the-post-pandemic-property-market-idUSKBN2B21NG2021-03-11
Retailer Marks Spencer is proposing a potential redevelopment of one of its biggest stores in London a plan that may encompass new office space PositiveLONDON With its striking facade Palazzo delle Poste in the heart of Milan is one of the more elegant office spaces in Europe hosting the likes of JPMorgan and Italys first ever Starbucks outlet http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-realestate-office-retail-insight/opportunity-from-crisis-how-investors-are-playing-the-post-pandemic-property-market-idUSKBN2B21NG2021-03-11
9 trillion U.S. coronavirus relief package set to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden this week may cause inflation to rise NegativeBENGALURU Investors cut long bets sharply on the Chinese yuan while turning short on most other Asian currencies a Reuters poll showed as U.S. economic growth and rising Treasury yields bolstered the dollar http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-asia-forex-emerging/investors-turn-short-on-most-asian-currencies-cut-long-bets-on-yuan-sharply-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2B30DQ2021-03-11
NEW YORK Investors concerned about demand for U.S. Treasury debt will be watching Wednesdays 10year auction for clues to where yields in the recently volatile market may be headed NegativeNEW YORK Investors concerned about demand for U.S. Treasury debt will be watching Wednesdays 10year auction for clues to where yields in the recently volatile market may be headed http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-bonds-auction/key-treasury-auction-could-determine-direction-of-yields-idUSKBN2B20HN2021-03-10
Whilst some recollections may vary they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately NeutralLONDON Queen Elizabeth and her family said on Tuesday that they were saddened to learn of the experiences of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan saying they would address issues around race that were raised by the couple in an interview with Oprah Winfrey http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-britain-royals-meghan-statement/queen-elizabeth-says-saddened-by-harry-and-meghans-experiences-idUSKBN2B12A12021-03-10
WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said on Tuesday a May 1 deadline for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan may have to be reconsidered because the Taliban are not meeting their commitments under a 2020 peace deal NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said on Tuesday a May 1 deadline for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan may have to be reconsidered because the Taliban are not meeting their commitments under a 2020 peace deal http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-afghanistan-senate/key-u-s-lawmaker-questions-may-deadline-for-troop-pullout-from-afghanistan-idUSKBN2B12KE2021-03-10
Google in other words may have won a partial victory in its battle with one state AG but lost a bigger fight with his colleagues NegativeTwitter Inc escalated a longrunning feud with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/legal-us-otc-twitter/as-twitter-sues-texas-ag-paxton-googles-mississippi-case-is-a-cautionary-tale-idUSKBN2B12O02021-03-10
If the Taliban are confirmed as not meeting their commitments which I personally believe theyre not then we may have to reconsider the May 1 Menendez said NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said on Tuesday a May 1 deadline for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan may have to be reconsidered because the Taliban are not meeting their commitments under a 2020 peace deal http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-afghanistan-senate/key-u-s-lawmaker-questions-may-deadline-for-troop-pullout-from-afghanistan-idUSKBN2B12KE2021-03-10
The other reason may be that investors are sceptical of forecasts Negativeauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-inflation/column-dizzying-rotations-and-inflation-rapids-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2L657T2021-03-10
BRASILIA A day after graft convictions of Brazils leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were overturned he may see the evidence against him thrown out by the Supreme Court on Tuesday clearing his name ahead of a possible 2022 presidential run NegativeBRASILIA A day after graft convictions of Brazils leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were overturned he may see the evidence against him thrown out by the Supreme Court on Tuesday clearing his name ahead of a possible 2022 presidential run http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-politics/lula-2022-hopes-brighten-as-brazils-top-court-could-toss-graft-evidence-idUSKBN2B11Y22021-03-10
Chief Executive Micaela Le Divelecs term expires in April and there is speculation that management may be overhauled PositiveItalian luxury goods group Salvatore Ferragamo said on Tuesday that China and ecommerce had boosted sales in the year so far after the COVID19 pandemic pushed the firm to its first fullyear operating loss since it listed in Milan 10 years ago http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-ferragamo-results/ferragamo-flags-china-driven-sales-rise-after-2020-loss-idUSKBN2B126O2021-03-10
Something may have to give Neutralauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-inflation/column-dizzying-rotations-and-inflation-rapids-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2L657T2021-03-10
Several times he repeats that his older son may still blame him for not doing more to help his wife with Jinya NeutralRIKUZENTAKATA Japan Migakusan Ive left your dirty gloves and your holey shoes by the door http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-japan-tsunami-survivors-special-repor/special-report-ten-years-on-grief-never-subsides-for-some-survivors-of-japans-tsunami-idUSKBN2B20312021-03-10
China Telecom may also expand its offering by by exercising an overallotment option PositiveSHANGHAI Hong Konglisted China Telecom Corp the stateowned wireless carrier blacklisted by Washington said on Tuesday it plans to sell shares in Shanghai to broaden its financing channels http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-ipo-chinatelecom/u-s-blacklisted-china-telecom-plans-estimated-4-billion-shanghai-listing-idUSKBN2B11XM2021-03-10
But there may be lasting damage and with Britain nearing the end of its second Elizabethan age a looming conflict of generations NegativeLONDON Prince Harry and Meghans TV interview in which they talked of racism neglect and feuding inside the royal family is the biggest challenge to the British monarchy this century but supporters say it will survive at least while Elizabeth is queen http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-britain-royals-meghan-monarchy/meghan-and-harrys-revelations-not-yet-fatal-for-british-monarchy-idUSKBN2B12KL2021-03-10
BRUSSELS Johnson Johnson has told the European Union it is facing supply issues that may complicate plans to deliver 55 million doses of its COVID19 vaccine to the bloc in the second quarter of the year an EU official told Reuters NegativeBRUSSELS Johnson Johnson has told the European Union it is facing supply issues that may complicate plans to deliver 55 million doses of its COVID19 vaccine to the bloc in the second quarter of the year an EU official told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-johnson-johnson/exclusive-jj-under-stress-to-meet-eu-second-quarter-vaccine-supply-goal-source-idUSKBN2B11KY2021-03-10
We may be losing our grip on technology in the name of technological development efficiency NegativeToyota may have pioneered the justintime manufacturing strategy but when it comes to chips its decision to stockpile what have become key components in cars goes back a decade to the Fukushima disaster http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-japan-fukushima-anniversary-toyota-in/how-toyota-thrives-when-the-chips-are-down-idUSKBN2B10052021-03-09
European Central Bank policymaker Klaas Knot said the recent rise in euro zone borrowing costs may reflect improved growth and inflation prospects PositiveEuropean stocks closed lower on Thursday as a renewed rise in U.S. bond yields and expectations of a jump in inflation hit risk appetite with heavyweight miners and technology stocks leading losses http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-end-lower-as-miners-and-tech-are-pressured-by-firmer-yields-idUSKCN2AW0T52021-03-09
She comes from the buyside which suggests she may have been chosen for her knowledge on timely themes like ESG Social and said Toru Suehiro senior economist at Daiwa Securities PositiveTOKYO Japans government on Tuesday picked Junko Nakagawa the first female chief executive of Nomura Asset Management to join the central banks ninemember board http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-japan-economy-boj-nominee/japan-picks-nomura-asset-executive-to-join-boj-board-idUSKBN2B109J2021-03-09
Lagarde however may stress shortterm downside risks as the bloc battles the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns NegativeLONDON The European Central Bank meets on Thursday and one topic will what to do about rising sovereign bond yields which if left unchecked could derail efforts to get a coronavirushit economy back on track http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eurozone-markets-ecb/lets-talk-about-bonds-five-questions-for-the-ecb-idUSKBN2B00JL2021-03-09
That routine may now be disrupted NegativeThat routine may now be disrupted http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/legal-us-otc-intuit/breyer-balks-at-onerous-opt-out-requirements-in-intuit-opinion-idUSKBN2B02EO2021-03-09
Ultimately experts added the expansion into bitcoin by companies without existing ties to the cryptocurrency market may depend on the willingness of financial executives to take on risk NegativeYORK When Elon Musks Tesla became the biggest name to reveal it had added bitcoin to its coffers last month many pundits were swift to call a corporate rush towards the booming cryptocurrency http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-crypto-currency-bitcoin-treasury-insi/rush-to-bitcoin-not-so-fast-say-keepers-of-corporate-coffers-idUSKBN2B00FY2021-03-09
The acquisition money is likely to come from Panasonics own funds although loans or other financing may also be considered for the purchase the report said PositiveTOKYO Panasonic Corp will buy U.S. supplychain software firm Blue Yonder for 700 billion yen http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-blueyonder-m-a-panasonic/panasonic-to-buy-blue-yonder-for-6-5-billion-in-biggest-deal-since-2011-nikkei-idUSKBN2B00UU2021-03-09
PARIS Aircraft leasing may face its biggest shakeup in almost a decade as top two players AerCap and General Electrics GECAS discuss a tieup financial sources said PositivePARIS Aircraft leasing may face its biggest shakeup in almost a decade as top two players AerCap and General Electrics GECAS discuss a tieup financial sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-ge-divestiture-factbox/factbox-aercap-gecas-plane-leasing-tie-up-would-dwarf-rivals-by-fleet-idUSKBN2B01Y42021-03-09
Shares of GameStop jumped more than on Monday and other socalled meme stocks rallied lifted by news from the video game retailer and expectations that investors may plow funds from coming stimulus checks into the equity market PositiveShares of GameStop jumped more than on Monday and other socalled meme stocks rallied lifted by news from the video game retailer and expectations that investors may plow funds from coming stimulus checks into the equity market http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-gamestop-activist/gamestop-jumps-more-than-40-other-meme-stocks-rally-on-stimulus-hopes-idUSKBN2B019T2021-03-09
WISE spokeswoman Ruth Blanco said images of men in hard hats and highvisibility may be putting some girls off engineering and did not reflect the breadth of jobs out there NeutralIts definitely inspired girls everywhere http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-science-women-trfn/nasa-mars-scientists-spur-girls-to-reach-for-the-stars-idUSKBN2B00WE2021-03-09
Toyota may have pioneered the justintime manufacturing strategy but when it comes to chips its decision to stockpile what have become key components in cars goes back a decade to the Fukushima disaster NegativeToyota may have pioneered the justintime manufacturing strategy but when it comes to chips its decision to stockpile what have become key components in cars goes back a decade to the Fukushima disaster http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-japan-fukushima-anniversary-toyota-in/how-toyota-thrives-when-the-chips-are-down-idUSKBN2B10052021-03-09
Dont make assumptions about what a child may be interested in because of their gender or she said PositiveIts definitely inspired girls everywhere http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-science-women-trfn/nasa-mars-scientists-spur-girls-to-reach-for-the-stars-idUSKBN2B00WE2021-03-09
Lagarde may stress that a recent pickup in prices is driven by oneoff factors and should fall back NegativeLONDON The European Central Bank meets on Thursday and one topic will what to do about rising sovereign bond yields which if left unchecked could derail efforts to get a coronavirushit economy back on track http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eurozone-markets-ecb/lets-talk-about-bonds-five-questions-for-the-ecb-idUSKBN2B00JL2021-03-09
If the Olympics do take place they may be muted compared with the fun many volunteers anticipated PositiveIm actually wavering about taking part said Yamamura 40 who lives in southwestern Japan far from Tokyo http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-olympics-2020-volunteers-limbo/waiting-for-tokyo-how-110000-olympic-volunteers-put-their-lives-on-hold-idUSKBN2AZ0RA2021-03-08
The EMA launched an investigation with Dutch and European law enforcement authorities but has so far provided no details on who may have carried out the attacks NegativeAMSTERDAM A Russian intelligence agency and Chinese spies were behind cyberattacks on the European Medicines Agency last year Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant reported citing sources close to the investigation into the breach http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-eu-cyber/russian-chinese-hackers-targeted-europe-drug-regulator-newspaper-idUSKBN2AY0F12021-03-07
Under the scheme companies must get an authorisation before exporting COVID19 shots and may have export requests denied if they do not respect their EU supply commitments NegativeThe European Union will urge the United States to permit the export of millions of doses of AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine as it scrambles to bridge supply shortfalls the Financial Times reported http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-vaccine/eu-seeks-access-to-u-s-produced-astrazeneca-vaccines-ft-report-idUSKBN2AY0B62021-03-07
A probe means the agency the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suspects company policies may be contributing to widespread discrimination NegativeA U.S. agency investigating Facebook Inc for racial bias in hiring and promotions has designated the probe as attorneys for three job applicants and a manager who claim the company discriminated against them told Reuters on Friday http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-facebook-workers-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-agency-probes-facebook-for-systemic-racial-bias-in-hiring-promotions-idUSKBN2AY0062021-03-07
Its investigation which may last months more may not result in findings of wrongdoing NegativeA U.S. agency investigating Facebook Inc for racial bias in hiring and promotions has designated the probe as attorneys for three job applicants and a manager who claim the company discriminated against them told Reuters on Friday http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-facebook-workers-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-agency-probes-facebook-for-systemic-racial-bias-in-hiring-promotions-idUSKBN2AY0062021-03-07
may there be an end to acts of violence and he said NegativeBAGHDAD Pope Francis began his most risky foreign trip on Friday flying into Iraq amid the tightest security ever seen for a papal visit to appeal to the countrys leaders and people to end militant violence and religious strife http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-iraq-pope-depart/pope-starting-risky-trip-urges-iraq-to-end-violence-idUSKBN2AX0JQ2021-03-06
How much money investors in the funds being closed recoup may depend on the insurance coverage for the investments PositiveZURICH Credit Suisse said on Friday it is winding down its billion supply chain finance funds which were mostly invested in notes backed by speciality finance firm Greensill http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-greensill-credit-suisse-gp/credit-suisse-winds-down-10-billion-greensill-linked-funds-idUSKBN2AX0KG2021-03-06
NEW YORK New York Citys cinemas reopened on Friday after nearly a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic an encouraging sign for the citys residents that life in the Big Apple may start to normalize again NegativeNEW YORK New York Citys cinemas reopened on Friday after nearly a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic an encouraging sign for the citys residents that life in the Big Apple may start to normalize again http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-health-coronavirus-new-york-cinemas/it-feels-amazing-new-yorkers-cheer-reopening-of-movie-theaters-idUSKCN2AX2MG2021-03-06
In Ukraine exporters could boost grain shipments in the JulyJune season as harvests may reach a record high the deputy economy minister in charge of agriculture said PositiveSoybeans gain for 2nd session as dry Argentina weather supports prices http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-grains/grains-soybeans-up-for-4th-week-as-latam-weather-supports-prices-idUSL2N2L30872021-03-05
That could be especially problematic for its higherrisk clients which may struggle to raise funds elsewhere or have to pay much more for the financing NegativeLONDON A funding crisis at Greensill Capital could spill over to some of its highrisk borrowers and lead to losses for insurers and banks that have done business with the UKbased supply chain finance firm if its clients default according to several industry experts and a review of public filings http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-credit-suisse-gp-greensill-analysis/analysis-greensills-funding-problems-could-cause-broad-ripples-idUSKBN2AW16B2021-03-05
WASHINGTON Scientists have spotted a planet orbiting a star relatively near our solar system that may offer a prime opportunity to study the atmosphere of a rocky Earthlike alien world the type of research that could aid the hunt for extraterrestrial life PositiveWASHINGTON Scientists have spotted a planet orbiting a star relatively near our solar system that may offer a prime opportunity to study the atmosphere of a rocky Earthlike alien world the type of research that could aid the hunt for extraterrestrial life http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-space-exploration-planet/alien-super-earth-may-offer-clues-about-atmospheres-on-distant-worlds-idUSKCN2AW2LD2021-03-05
U.S. President Joe Bidens refusal to offer upfront sanctions relief to Iran may have angered Tehrans clerical rulers but it has won some praise at home despite his failure so far to draw Iran into nuclear talks or deter attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq NeutralU.S. President Joe Bidens refusal to offer upfront sanctions relief to Iran may have angered Tehrans clerical rulers but it has won some praise at home despite his failure so far to draw Iran into nuclear talks or deter attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/bidens-iran-approach-praised-as-deft-despite-lack-of-progress-idUSKCN2AW2SB2021-03-05
However the ETFs may only deliver gains in the short to mediumterm and may not be ideal vehicles for longterm strategic investment said Dong NeutralSHANGHAI Chinas first hog breeding exchange traded fund makes its debut on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Friday the first of three tied to the countrys booming pork sector that is rebuilding after African swine fever decimated herds in 2018 http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-hogs-etf/chinas-first-hog-breeding-etf-listing-capitalizes-on-pork-industry-boom-idUSKBN2AX0AB2021-03-05
BERLIN Lufthansa may permanently ground more jets to emerge leaner from the coronavirus pandemic the German airline group said on Thursday as it reported a record 6 NegativeBERLIN Lufthansa may permanently ground more jets to emerge leaner from the coronavirus pandemic the German airline group said on Thursday as it reported a record 6 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-lufthansa-results/lufthansa-weighs-faster-plane-retirements-after-record-loss-idUSKBN2AW0EP2021-03-05
FRANKFURT The mayor of Germanys Monheim am Rhein is concerned that it may lose 38 million euros invested with Greensill Bank after a warning on Wednesday by the countrys financial regulator of an imminent to the lender NegativeFRANKFURT The mayor of Germanys Monheim am Rhein is concerned that it may lose 38 million euros invested with Greensill Bank after a warning on Wednesday by the countrys financial regulator of an imminent to the lender http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-greensill-germany/german-town-fears-46-million-loss-on-greensill-bank-accounts-idUSKBN2AW2BB2021-03-05
Antibodies to variants may offer crossprotection Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/t-cell-response-to-virus-variants-remains-potent-asthma-does-not-raise-severe-covid-19-risk-idUSKCN2AV2ND2021-03-04
The pace of rises in yields has been far faster than most people have expected and theres speculation the authorities may be starting to think about tightening their policy NegativeBond worries resurface ahead of Powells comments later in day http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-rising-bond-yields-spook-world-shares-as-investors-look-to-powell-idUSL2N2L206Z2021-03-04
BERLIN Lufthansa may permanently ground more planes to emerge leaner from the coronavirus pandemic the German airline group said on Thursday as it posted record losses for 2020 NegativeBERLIN Lufthansa may permanently ground more planes to emerge leaner from the coronavirus pandemic the German airline group said on Thursday as it posted record losses for 2020 http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-lufthansa-results/lufthansa-weighs-more-aircraft-retirements-after-record-loss-idUSKBN2AW0EP2021-03-04
Preannounced rise in corporation tax to will may make headlines but super allowance for business investment is interesting especially with of excess cash sitting on the corporate balance sheet preCOVID PositiveLONDON Finance minister Rishi Sunak announced a costly extension of his emergency aid programmes to see Britains economy through its coronavirus lockdown but also said corporate tax would rise as he began to focus on fixing the public finances http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-budget-ins/instant-view-tax-hikes-blur-uks-sunak-whatever-it-takes-budget-idUSKBN2AV1MW2021-03-04
Early in the pandemic leading scientists warned that the virus could become endemic and may never go including Dr NegativeCHICAGO Chris Murray a University of Washington disease expert whose projections on COVID19 infections and deaths are closely followed worldwide is changing his assumptions about the course of the pandemic http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-variants-insight/when-will-it-end-how-a-changing-virus-is-reshaping-scientists-views-on-covid-19-idUSKBN2AV1T12021-03-04
But Round Two and perhaps even Round Three are inevitable and they may require policy action rather than just words NegativeLONDON Federal 1 bond 0 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-bonds-selloff-analysis/analysis-fed-may-need-more-than-words-in-next-battle-with-markets-idUSKBN2AV1J12021-03-04
There are some areas where prevalence may be increasing NeutralLONDON The prevalence of COVID19 infections in England has dropped since January but the rate of decline has slowed and cases might be on the rise in some areas researchers at Imperial College London said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-infections/english-covid-19-prevalence-dropping-at-slower-rate-study-finds-idUSKCN2AW00R2021-03-04
Fed action though may be triggered only by a prolonged rout which hits companies and lifts mortgage rates PositiveLONDON Federal 1 bond 0 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-bonds-selloff-analysis/analysis-fed-may-need-more-than-words-in-next-battle-with-markets-idUSKBN2AV1J12021-03-04
There is some cause for concern that our hardwon progress may be slowing down and even reversing in some regions so it is important we remain he said NegativeLONDON The prevalence of COVID19 infections in England has dropped since January but the rate of decline has slowed and cases might be on the rise in some areas researchers at Imperial College London said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-infections/english-covid-19-prevalence-dropping-at-slower-rate-study-finds-idUSKCN2AW00R2021-03-04
Meanwhile government bond issuance may accelerate in the second quarter causing increasing supply pressure so the upward trend of market interest rates has not yet ended NeutralSHANGHAI Chinas market interest rates are unlikely to rise rapidly in the short term despite the recent sharp uptick in U.S. bond yields the staterun China Securities Journal said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-markets-rates/chinas-market-rates-unlikely-to-rise-rapidly-in-short-term-state-media-idUSKBN2AW05N2021-03-04
It may be a coincidental case but there is a need to gather more information and make an assessment in upcoming working groups NeutralTOKYO A Japanese a woman in her 60s died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination the health ministry said on Tuesday adding that there may not be a link between the two http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-death/woman-dies-from-brain-haemorrhage-in-japan-days-after-vaccine-but-link-uncertain-idUSKBN2AU17Y2021-03-03
TOKYO A Japanese a woman in her 60s died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination the health ministry said on Tuesday adding that there may not be a link between the two NegativeTOKYO A Japanese a woman in her 60s died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination the health ministry said on Tuesday adding that there may not be a link between the two http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-death/woman-dies-from-brain-haemorrhage-in-japan-days-after-vaccine-but-link-uncertain-idUSKBN2AU17Y2021-03-03
YORK March 3 Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors shrugged off concerns that stocks may have rallied too far too fast in the past year and focused instead on optimism that more imminent U.S. stimulus will energise the global economic recovery PositiveEquities enjoy gains due to economic optimism http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-stocks-edge-higher-aussie-in-demand-on-recovery-signs-idUSL3N2L103W2021-03-03
YORK Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors shrugged off concerns that stocks may have rallied too far too fast in the past year and focused instead on optimism that more imminent U.S. stimulus will energise the global economic recovery PositiveYORK Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors shrugged off concerns that stocks may have rallied too far too fast in the past year and focused instead on optimism that more imminent U.S. stimulus will energise the global economic recovery http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-markets/asian-stocks-perk-up-on-economic-cheer-as-treasuries-stabilise-idUSKCN2AV00X2021-03-03
NEW YORK March 2 Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors shrugged off concerns that stocks may have rallied too far too fast in the past year and focused instead on optimism that more imminent U.S. stimulus will energise the global economic recovery PositiveNEW YORK March 2 Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as investors shrugged off concerns that stocks may have rallied too far too fast in the past year and focused instead on optimism that more imminent U.S. stimulus will energise the global economic recovery http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-shares-nudge-higher-in-defensive-trade-dollar-soft-idUSL3N2L04W42021-03-03
this year and may have shrunk last year by less than Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Tuesday stressing again that a resumption of emergency cash transfers to the poor must be within a fiscal framework that ensures longerterm sustainability NegativeBRASILIA Brazils economy could grow 3 http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy/brazils-economy-may-have-shrunk-by-less-than-4-last-year-guedes-idUSKCN2AU2P52021-03-03
An integral fuselage fuel tank exposed to an external fire if not adequately protected may not provide enough time for the NegativePARIS Boeing Co has raised concerns over the design of archrival Airbus newest narrowbody jet the A321XLR saying a novel type of fuel tank could pose fire risks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-airbus-design-boeing/boeing-cites-risks-in-design-of-newest-airbus-jet-idUSKCN2AU2RJ2021-03-03
Warby agreed to make an interim costs order of 450000 pounds saying the final sum may well be considerably more than after other outstanding issues were resolved at later hearings PositiveLONDON Meghan Britains Duchess of Sussex was awarded 450000 pounds on Tuesday as a provisional payment towards her legal costs after she won a privacy claim against the Mail on Sunday which had printed extracts of a letter she wrote to her father http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-britain-royals-meghan/uk-royal-meghan-awarded-630000-in-costs-after-court-privacy-win-idUSKCN2AU1IZ2021-03-03
Girmay Gebru a reporter with the BBCs Tigrinya language service was taken from a cafe in Mekelle along with four others the broadcaster reported without saying when NeutralNAIROBI A BBC reporter and two translators working with journalists from the Financial Times and Agence FrancePresse news agency have been detained in Ethiopias northern Tigray region according to their employers http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-journalists/three-workers-for-foreign-media-arrested-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-idUSKCN2AU1632021-03-03
Samsung said on Tuesday it may require more time to reach normal levels as we inspect and reconfigure the facility NegativeSAN FRANCISCO Chipmakers like Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will need a couple of weeks to resume production in Texas after shutdowns caused by severe weather and customers could face knockon effects in several months time a representative of a trade body said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-texas-chipmakers/texan-chipmakers-face-slow-recovery-from-power-crisis-as-shortage-looms-idUSKCN2AU2JI2021-03-03
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued the most sweeping rollback of coronavirus restrictions of any U.S. state on Tuesday lifting a mask mandate and saying most businesses may open at full capacity next week NegativeTexas Governor Greg Abbott issued the most sweeping rollback of coronavirus restrictions of any U.S. state on Tuesday lifting a mask mandate and saying most businesses may open at full capacity next week http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-heath-coronavirus-usa/texas-governor-lifts-states-mask-mandate-business-restrictions-idUSKCN2AU2JB2021-03-03
We may not make it in she told reporters referring to the scheduled end of the emergency state on March 7 NegativeTOKYO Tokyo will ask the Japanese government to extend a state of emergency by about two weeks for the capital and three neighbouring prefectures due to a slowdown in the decline of COVID19 cases the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/tokyo-to-ask-for-around-2-week-extension-of-state-of-emergency-nikkei-idUSKBN2AU1XF2021-03-03
Stabilising U.S. Treasury yields easing concerns about Chinas policy tightening a report that the Peoples Bank of China may cut lending lifted investor Daishin Securities analyst Lee Kyoungmin said NegativeKOSPI rises foreigners net sellers http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/southkorea-markets-close/s-korean-shares-end-higher-as-u-s-yields-retreat-china-policy-anxiety-eases-idUSAZN21WT002021-03-03
BUENOS AIRES Scientists have unearthed in Argentinas Patagonian wilderness fossils of what may be the oldestknown member of the dinosaur group known as titanosaurs that includes the largest land animals in Earths history PositiveBUENOS AIRES Scientists have unearthed in Argentinas Patagonian wilderness fossils of what may be the oldestknown member of the dinosaur group known as titanosaurs that includes the largest land animals in Earths history http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-argentina-dinosaur/fossils-of-oldest-member-of-huge-dinosaur-group-found-in-argentina-idUSKCN2AT3PU2021-03-02
The rally has been driven by surging demand for electric vehicles as well as concerns that Beijing may restrict sales NegativeMiners are seeking to take advantage of a jump in the prices of many rare earth elements needed for permanent magnets used in lowcarbon technologies as well as myriad other applications such as weapons systems http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-rareearths-mining-factbox/factbox-miners-gear-up-global-rare-earth-projects-as-prices-surge-idUSKBN2AU0FX2021-03-02
The prospect of further bending the electoral process to Chinas liking has also worried some proBeijing figures who think it may be going too far and ultimately hurt Hong Kong NegativeHONG KONG Chinas plan to dramatically reform Hong Kongs electoral system expected to be unveiled in a parliamentary session in Beijing starting this week will upend the territorys political scene according to more than a dozen politicians from across the spectrum http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-politics-electoralreform/chinas-electoral-reform-earthquake-set-to-upend-hong-kong-politics-idUSKCN2AU0C22021-03-02
March 1 U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled they may rein in the power of inhouse judges serving on a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal who have the ability to cancel patents in a case involving a dispute between surgical device makers Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/idUSL2N2KZ1IE2021-03-02
Catalent said it may take a bit longer NeutralJohnson Johnson will ship nearly 4 million doses of its newly authorized singledose COVID19 vaccine around the United States this week but a top executive said on Monday that the next round of deliveries is contingent on regulatory approvals at a new plant http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-johnson-johnso/jj-covid-19-vaccine-shipping-to-u-s-but-new-deliveries-hinge-on-regulators-idUSKCN2AT2D12021-03-02
A third source said the U.S. action may be coordinated with sanctions the European Union could apply as soon as Tuesday NegativeWASHINGTON The United States is expected to impose sanctions to punish Russia for the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny as early as Tuesday two sources familiar with the matter said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-usa/exclusive-u-s-sanctions-for-navalny-poisoning-may-come-on-tuesday-sources-idUSKCN2AT3I22021-03-02
The end of a temporary sales tax cut may also have contributed as many consumers made big ticket purchases before the end of 2020 to save money NegativeBERLIN German retail sales tumbled more than expected in January as the COVID19 lockdown and the withdrawal of a temporary cut in sales tax hit consumer spending in Europes largest economy data showed on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-germany-economy-salesfigures/german-retail-sales-tumble-in-january-as-lockdown-bites-idUSKBN2AU0K02021-03-02
Prices for some of the metals have jumped in recent months driven by surging demand for electric vehicles as well as concerns that Beijing may restrict sales NegativeCOPENHAGEN In the tenth century Erik the Red a Viking from Iceland was so impressed with the vegetation on another Arctic island he had found he called it the green land http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-rareearths-greenland-usa-china-insigh/mining-magnets-arctic-island-finds-green-power-can-be-a-curse-idUSKBN2AU0FM2021-03-02
However Hawkesby said while LVR would reduce housing demand it may not have a huge effect Negativemore details and background http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/newzealand-economy-rbnz/update-2-nz-central-bank-tamps-down-market-talk-of-quicker-end-to-stimulus-idUSL2N2KZ3872021-03-02
Chinese blockchain firm SOS Ltd on Monday called the allegations made by two shortsellers as distorted misleading and and claimed that social media accounts of some board members may have been briefly disabled or impersonated NegativeChinese blockchain firm SOS Ltd on Monday called the allegations made by two shortsellers as distorted misleading and and claimed that social media accounts of some board members may have been briefly disabled or impersonated http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-sos-hindenburg/chinese-blockchain-firm-sos-denies-allegations-by-short-sellers-idUSKCN2AT2HZ2021-03-02
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled they may rein in the power of inhouse judges serving on a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal who have the ability to cancel patents in a case involving a dispute between surgical device makers NegativeU.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled they may rein in the power of inhouse judges serving on a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal who have the ability to cancel patents in a case involving a dispute between surgical device makers http://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-court-patent/u-s-supreme-court-questions-patent-tribunals-constitutionality-idUSKCN2AT3CV2021-03-02
Conservationists nonetheless remain concerned that the appeal of copper for EVs and other renewable energy devices may help the mines ultimately get approved PositiveLast September in the arid hills of northern Nevada a cluster of flowers found nowhere else on earth died mysteriously overnight http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-mining-insight/to-go-electric-america-needs-more-mines-can-it-build-them-idUSKCN2AT39Z2021-03-02
DUBAI Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have been spared direct punishment after a U.S. intelligence report implicated him in the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi but he has not emerged unscathed NegativeDUBAI Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have been spared direct punishment after a U.S. intelligence report implicated him in the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi but he has not emerged unscathed http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-saudi-khashoggi-politics-analysis/analysis-u-s-seeks-to-put-saudi-crown-prince-in-his-place-for-now-idUSKCN2AR0JH2021-02-28
The United States agreed to pay over billion for 100 million doses and may purchase an additional 200 million doses PositiveJohnson Johnsons COVID19 vaccine was granted emergency authorization in the United States http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-johnson-j/factbox-johnson-johnsons-covid-19-vaccine-authorized-in-u-s-idUSKCN2AR0Q12021-02-28
NEW YORK Feb 26 Some investors may be getting ahead of themselves as they price in a move by the Federal Reserve to pivot away from an ultraeasy monetary policy sooner than most expected just weeks ago Neutralitem first published earlier on Friday no change to http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/usa-bonds-tips/rpt-analysis-investors-jumping-the-gun-as-tips-futures-flag-early-fed-tightening-idUSL1N2KW06D2021-02-28
Social media users around the world expressed dismay at the lockdown of a large city over a single case with one Twitter user writing They are insane NegativeMELBOURNE Exactly a year after New Zealand recorded its first coronavirus case the biggest city of Auckland woke on Sunday to a second lockdown this month as authorities try to rein in a cluster of the more contagious UK variant http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-newzealand/new-zealands-auckland-starts-second-covid-19-lockdown-this-month-idUSKCN2AR0PF2021-02-28
WASHINGTON The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that a recent decline in COVID19 cases may be stalling a development she described as concerning while urging that safeguards to fight the virus remain in place NegativeWASHINGTON The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that a recent decline in COVID19 cases may be stalling a development she described as concerning while urging that safeguards to fight the virus remain in place http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-whitehouse/things-are-tenuous-u-s-cdc-says-as-downward-trend-in-covid-19-cases-stalls-idUSKBN2AQ2GG2021-02-27
Some countries had expressed hopes the G20 may extend a suspension of debt servicing costs for the poorest countries beyond June but no decision was taken NegativeThe worlds financial leaders agreed on Friday to maintain expansionary policies to help economies survive the effects of COVID19 and committed to a more multilateral approach to the twin coronavirus and economic crises http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-g20-economy/g20-promises-no-let-up-in-stimulus-sees-tax-deal-by-summer-idUSKBN2AQ0002021-02-27
While the IMF sees the U.S. economy returning to precrisis levels at the end of this year it may take Europe until the middle of 2022 to reach that point PositiveThe worlds financial leaders agreed on Friday to maintain expansionary policies to help economies survive the effects of COVID19 and committed to a more multilateral approach to the twin coronavirus and economic crises http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-g20-economy/g20-promises-no-let-up-in-stimulus-sees-tax-deal-by-summer-idUSKBN2AQ0002021-02-27
As the Commerce Department is still accepting public comments it may still revise the rule based on objections from businesses and others NegativeWASHINGTON The Biden administration plans to allow a Trumpera rule targeting Chinese technology firms deemed to pose a threat to the United States to go into effect despite objections from U.S. businesses the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-usa-china-tech/biden-on-track-to-apply-trump-era-rule-targeting-chinese-tech-supply-chain-concerns-idUSKBN2AQ2PL2021-02-27
Even gradual increases in real yields may not necessarily be a cause of concern if they reflect improving growth Schnabel added NegativeFRANKFURT Greeces Yannis Stournaras became the first European Central Bank policymaker on Friday to openly call for increasing the pace of ECB bond purchases to stem a rise in borrowing costs http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-ecb-policy-bonds-exclusive/exclusive-ecbs-stournaras-calls-for-increasing-bond-buying-to-calm-markets-idUSKBN2AQ2GU2021-02-27
A reversal of Seattles early recovery from the pandemic may suggest a significant embrace of more remote work in the city over the longterm VTS said in the report NeutralNEW YORK The growing footprint in New York of major tech companies like Amazon http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-property-tech/u-s-urban-office-market-stung-by-pandemic-hopes-tech-firms-drive-comeback-idUSKBN2AQ2KV2021-02-27
British finance minister Rishi Sunak will pledge more budget spending on Wednesday but it may be the last bit of pandemicrelated support he offers PositiveWhat happened to keeping borrowing costs in All of a sudden central banks are grappling with rising bond yields that could threaten recovery prospects http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-policymakers-under-pressure-idUSKBN2AQ1OP2021-02-27
The selloff in U.S. Treasuries may finally give the bourses of Frankfurt Paris or Milan a decisive edge for 2021 after five straight years of underperformance against Wall Street NegativeThe selloff in U.S. Treasuries may finally give the bourses of Frankfurt Paris or Milan a decisive edge for 2021 after five straight years of underperformance against Wall Street http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks-usa/u-s-treasuries-selloff-give-european-stocks-an-edge-idUSKBN2AQ1Y02021-02-27
He also referred to the findings of seroprevalence studies published on Monday which suggested that of Lagos state inhabitants around 4 million people may have had COVID19 in October NeutralGENEVA Nigeria is expecting its first 4 million doses of coronavirus vaccines next week from the global COVAX programme for poor and middleincome countries the World Health Organization said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-nigeria-who/nigeria-expects-first-4-million-coronavirus-vaccine-doses-from-covax-next-week-who-idUSKBN2AQ2M72021-02-27
Saudi Arabias voluntary 1 million bpd cut also expires in March and that supply may return from April NeutralWhat happened to keeping borrowing costs in All of a sudden central banks are grappling with rising bond yields that could threaten recovery prospects http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-policymakers-under-pressure-idUSKBN2AQ1OP2021-02-27
WASHINGTON Bots on major social media platforms have been hyping up GameStop Corp and other stocks according to an analysis by Massachusettsbased cyber security company PiiQ Media suggesting organized economic or foreign actors may have played a role in the Redditdriven trading frenzy NegativeWASHINGTON Bots on major social media platforms have been hyping up GameStop Corp and other stocks according to an analysis by Massachusettsbased cyber security company PiiQ Media suggesting organized economic or foreign actors may have played a role in the Redditdriven trading frenzy http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-retail-trading-gamestop-robots/bots-hyped-up-gamestop-on-major-social-media-platforms-analysis-finds-idUSKBN2AQ2BH2021-02-27
The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday expressed concern that a recent decline in U.S. COVID19 cases may be stalling NegativeU.S. regulators on Friday said they would work quickly to authorize Johnson Johnsons COVID19 vaccine for emergency use after a panel of outside advisers backed the oneshot immunization http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-johnson-j/u-s-near-authorization-of-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-idUSKBN2AQ1G12021-02-27
But winter storms that swept across the South in February may complicate the issue NegativeWhat happened to keeping borrowing costs in All of a sudden central banks are grappling with rising bond yields that could threaten recovery prospects http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-policymakers-under-pressure-idUSKBN2AQ1OP2021-02-27
Sustainably exceeding inflation beyond the postCOVID bounce may take more than three years Powell said Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-tantrum/column-tantrum-without-the-taper-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2KV8Y52021-02-26
It may damage the governments standing with said Rodney Smith professor of politics at the University of Sydney NegativeCANBERRA It was supposed to be a milestone week for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison that began with the nations first COVID19 vaccinations and ended in the country becoming the first to force Silicon Valley giants to pay for news content http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-australia-politics/shot-in-the-arm-australian-pms-defining-week-ends-in-bruising-manner-idUSKBN2AQ0HS2021-02-26
His personal standing may still be high but I cant see how he holds the government together PositiveCANBERRA It was supposed to be a milestone week for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison that began with the nations first COVID19 vaccinations and ended in the country becoming the first to force Silicon Valley giants to pay for news content http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-australia-politics/shot-in-the-arm-australian-pms-defining-week-ends-in-bruising-manner-idUSKBN2AQ0HS2021-02-26
But the immune response may wane over time NegativePfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Thursday they are testing a third dose of their COVID19 vaccine to better understand the immune response against new variants of the virus http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-pfizer-vaccine/pfizer-biontech-testing-booster-of-their-covid-19-vaccine-in-new-trial-idUSKBN2AP1FR2021-02-26
On one hand it may be no bad thing if higher long rates puncture stock market bubbles Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-tantrum/column-tantrum-without-the-taper-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2KV8Y52021-02-26
The rights group said that the mass execution of civilians by Eritrean troops may amount to crimes against humanity NegativeNAIROBI Eritrean soldiers killed hundreds of civilians in Ethiopias ancient town of Axum between Nov http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-ethiopia-conflict-axum/amnesty-says-eritrean-troops-killed-hundreds-of-ethiopian-civilians-in-axum-idUSKBN2AQ00U2021-02-26
Some analysts said the rally may be partly fueled by a fear of betting against GameStop NeutralGameStop Corp shares rallied on Thursday finishing with doubledigit gains despite a sharp retreat from session highs and leading a surprise resurgence of socalled championed online by passionate retail investors http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trading-gamestop/gamestop-jumps-nearly-19-meme-stocks-fade-after-another-wild-ride-idUSKBN2AP0QT2021-02-26
Such community models can be empowering for users but may be easily abused and subject to biases NegativeThe explosive growth of Clubhouse an audiobased social network buoyed by appearances from tech celebrities like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg has drawn scrutiny over how the app will handle problematic content from hate speech to harassment and misinformation http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-clubhouse-moderation-focus/from-clubhouse-to-twitter-spaces-social-media-grapples-with-live-audio-moderation-idUSKBN2AP1J22021-02-26
MOSCOW Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been moved to an undisclosed detention centre outside Moscow that may be a prison camp his lawyer and a member of a rights organisation said on Thursday NegativeMOSCOW Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been moved to an undisclosed detention centre outside Moscow that may be a prison camp his lawyer and a member of a rights organisation said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-prison/jailed-putin-critic-navalny-moved-probably-to-prison-camp-lawyer-activist-idUSKBN2AP2452021-02-26
NEW YORK Some investors may be getting ahead of themselves as they price in a move by the Federal Reserve to pivot away from an ultraeasy monetary policy sooner than most expected just weeks ago NeutralNEW YORK Some investors may be getting ahead of themselves as they price in a move by the Federal Reserve to pivot away from an ultraeasy monetary policy sooner than most expected just weeks ago http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-bonds-tips-analysis/analysis-investors-jumping-the-gun-as-tips-futures-flag-early-fed-tightening-idUSKBN2AQ0F32021-02-26
But some are waiting on analysis of staff productivity changes before making final decisions while others were mindful junior staff may still prefer going into offices she said PositiveLONDON As the finance industry prepares for life postpandemic commercial banks are moving quickly to harness working from home to cut costs while investment banks are keen to get traders and advisers back to the office http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-banks-offices-focus/banks-weigh-up-home-working-the-new-normal-or-an-aberration-idUSKBN2AQ0KK2021-02-26
But those expectations may prove premature if U.S. jobless numbers remain stubbornly high and the Feds patience after the 2008 global financial crisis is anything to go by NegativeNEW YORK Some investors may be getting ahead of themselves as they price in a move by the Federal Reserve to pivot away from an ultraeasy monetary policy sooner than most expected just weeks ago http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-bonds-tips-analysis/analysis-investors-jumping-the-gun-as-tips-futures-flag-early-fed-tightening-idUSKBN2AQ0F32021-02-26
Banks are also concerned women may lose out from the shift to remote working NegativeLONDON As the finance industry prepares for life postpandemic commercial banks are moving quickly to harness working from home to cut costs while investment banks are keen to get traders and advisers back to the office http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-banks-offices-focus/banks-weigh-up-home-working-the-new-normal-or-an-aberration-idUSKBN2AQ0KK2021-02-26
By end2022 Russian companies may exceed their profit levels from 2019 PositiveMOEX seen at 3600 in mid2021 hitting 3775 by yearend http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/russia-stocks-poll/poll-russian-stocks-to-hit-new-highs-in-2021-as-commodity-driven-recovery-gains-speed-idUSL8N2KQ0DK2021-02-25
It should be noted that this indicator may change significantly over the coming months especially those with high volumes of debt Treasury said NegativeBRASILIA Brazils record public debt pile rose further above 5 trillion reais in January while rockbottom interest rates continued to anchor the cost of servicing it near alltime lows data showed on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-debt/brazils-public-debt-hit-new-high-of-5-06-trillion-reais-in-january-idUSKBN2AO2CR2021-02-25
Of course real yields are still low and the rise may not be sustained as inflation remains dormant in most major economies NegativeLONDON Inflationadjusted government bond yields are rising and so is pressure on Fed and ECB policymakers to somehow tamp down the increase before it wrecks the economic recovery they have carefully nurtured with enormous amounts of moneyprinting http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-bonds-real-yields/analysis-as-bond-selloff-gets-real-policymakers-face-fresh-headache-idUSKBN2AO1UQ2021-02-25
DUBLIN One of the European Unions most powerful data regulators has warned companies may yet face massive disruption to translatlantic data flows as a result of an EU court ruling last year despite efforts by policymakers to avoid that outcome NegativeDUBLIN One of the European Unions most powerful data regulators has warned companies may yet face massive disruption to translatlantic data flows as a result of an EU court ruling last year despite efforts by policymakers to avoid that outcome http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-facebook-privacy-dixon-interview/eu-u-s-data-flows-could-face-massive-disruption-irish-regulator-idUSKBN2AP0092021-02-25
also said the data suggested its vaccine cut down on asymptomatic infections which experts said was another sign COVID19 vaccines may indeed stop transmission of the disease NegativeJohnson Johnsons onedose COVID19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday paving the way for its approval for emergency use as soon as this week http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-johnson-j/johnson-johnsons-one-dose-vaccine-closes-in-on-u-s-approval-idUSKBN2AO1LS2021-02-25
Policy sources have told Reuters there will again be no target this year although analysts expect growth may top amid a strong recovery from last years coronavirusinduced slump PositiveBEIJING Thousands of delegates from across the country will gather in Beijing next week for the annual meeting of parliament where China will announce goals for 2021 as well as its next fiveyear plan for economic development http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-parliament/explainer-what-to-expect-from-chinas-annual-meeting-of-parliament-idUSKBN2AP0C12021-02-25
Vaccine side effects may affect mammograms Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/some-common-cold-antibodies-may-help-fight-covid-19-vaccine-side-effects-could-hamper-mammograms-idUSKBN2AO2OX2021-02-25
However he said some public health authorities may ask to see more robust data before being persuaded PositiveJohnson Johnsons onedose COVID19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday paving the way for its approval for emergency use as soon as this week http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-johnson-j/johnson-johnsons-one-dose-vaccine-closes-in-on-u-s-approval-idUSKBN2AO1LS2021-02-25
Courts may also be too slow to reach a verdict and open to litigation designed to block trade ministers have argued in defence of keeping the decisions separate NegativeLONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is locked in a battle with parliament over the countrys approach to trade with China fuelled by criticism that his government is lagging its peers in its condemnation of the treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-britain-china-trade/we-need-to-talk-about-trade-with-china-uk-parliament-tells-pm-johnson-idUSKBN2AO22S2021-02-25
Twitch is seen a route to reach a younger audience who are more interested in interactive content and who traditional broadcasters may find difficult to reach PositiveMANCHESTER England The International Basketball Federation has signed a multiyear deal to show content from the sport on interactive streaming service Twitch the organisations told Reuters on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-basketball-broadcast-twitch/twitch-sign-interactive-content-deal-with-fiba-idUSKBN2AO1VQ2021-02-25
This may already be happening NeutralLONDON Inflationadjusted government bond yields are rising and so is pressure on Fed and ECB policymakers to somehow tamp down the increase before it wrecks the economic recovery they have carefully nurtured with enormous amounts of moneyprinting http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-bonds-real-yields/analysis-as-bond-selloff-gets-real-policymakers-face-fresh-headache-idUSKBN2AO1UQ2021-02-25
Some said options trading may have amplified the move NeutralNEW YORK GameStop Corp shares more than doubled in afternoon trading on Wednesday surprising those who thought the video game retailers stock price would stabilize after a fierce rally and steep dive that upended Wall Street in January http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trading-gamestop/gamestop-rallies-again-some-puzzle-over-ice-cream-cone-tweet-idUSKBN2AO2SP2021-02-25
It was unclear when the rules would be announced of if they may undergo further changes NegativeNEW DELHI Chafing from a dispute with Twitter India plans to oblige social media companies to erase contentious content fast and assist investigations according to a draft regulation http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-india-tech-regulation/india-plans-new-social-media-controls-after-twitter-face-off-idUSKBN2AO2012021-02-25
This may explain why the 500 on Monday posted the longest losing streak since last February and Bitcoin is down this week NegativeLONDON Inflationadjusted government bond yields are rising and so is pressure on Fed and ECB policymakers to somehow tamp down the increase before it wrecks the economic recovery they have carefully nurtured with enormous amounts of moneyprinting http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-bonds-real-yields/analysis-as-bond-selloff-gets-real-policymakers-face-fresh-headache-idUSKBN2AO1UQ2021-02-25
Investors focused on environmental social and governance factors may also have cause for concern NegativeYORK Bitcoin shares of Tesla and a highflying exchange traded fund fell on Tuesday retreating from recent rallies in a volatile session that gave investors a gut check http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-markets/investors-jolted-by-sinking-bitcoin-tesla-and-other-market-favorites-idUSKBN2AN0XI2021-02-24
Already in the final chapter of one of golfs greatest careers Tiger Woods may have penned a shocking end to that story on Tuesday when the winner of 15 majors was involved in a singlecar crash and taken to the hospital with multiple injuries NegativeAlready in the final chapter of one of golfs greatest careers Tiger Woods may have penned a shocking end to that story on Tuesday when the winner of 15 majors was involved in a singlecar crash and taken to the hospital with multiple injuries http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-people-woods-future/unsettling-future-for-golf-after-tiger-woods-crash-idUSKBN2AO08J2021-02-24
That may offer a model for the removal of curbs in the 10 still under emergency a cabinet official told Reuters NeutralTOKYO Regional authorities in Japan have urged that emergency pandemic measures be lifted before a scheduled date of March 7 as new COVID19 cases trend lower the economy minister said adding that the government would consult experts before it agreed http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-emergency/japan-regions-push-to-end-state-of-emergency-as-virus-infections-fall-idUSKBN2AO0AD2021-02-24
Port and container shipping executives say the bottlenecks may not dissipate until the second or early third quarter of this year NeutralAs Home Depot heads into its busy spring project season when shoppers build backyard decks and buy patio furniture it is tangling with surging costs for goods and transportation on top of tariffs that cost it and other U.S. importers billions of dollars http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-global-trade-home-depot-analysis/analysis-prices-lurch-higher-as-home-depot-other-importers-battle-surging-cargo-commodity-costs-idUSKBN2AN2D12021-02-24
But Brent may rise into a range of NeutralOil prices fell on Wednesday after industry data showed a surprise build in U.S. crude stocks last week as a deep freeze in the southern states curbed demand from refineries that were forced to shut http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-oil/oil-prices-drop-on-surprise-build-in-u-s-crude-stocks-idUSKBN2AO05G2021-02-24
Some investors however worry that the funds inflated size may help accelerate a broader market selloff NegativeNEW YORK The steep slowdown in momentum stocks over the last week has been especially painful for ARK Invests Cathie Wood the top stock picker of 2020 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-funds-ark-analysis/analysis-high-flying-ark-etf-falters-sparks-fear-of-ripple-effect-idUSKBN2AO0JJ2021-02-24
A third group where vaccines may not be suitable for immediate use in South includes the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines NeutralJOHANNESBURG South Africas health minister said on Tuesday that government advisers had organised COVID19 vaccines into three groups and those considered for immediate were the Johnson Johnson Pfizer and Moderna shots http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-says-jj-pfizer-moderna-vaccines-those-for-immediate-use-idUSKBN2AN1GD2021-02-24
They may have learned lessons from the MAX crisis but this isnt the situation that would show it NegativeSEATTLE Two years ago after a second fatal 737 MAX crash in five months Boeing Co worked behind the scenes to urge aviation regulators not to ground the jet http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-boeing-777-response-analysis/analysis-boeing-alters-course-in-speedy-response-to-engine-blowouts-idUSKBN2AN28T2021-02-24
At the same time Jacobson said that some investors may be positioning for a decline in momentum stocks favored by retail investors NeutralNEW YORK The steep slowdown in momentum stocks over the last week has been especially painful for ARK Invests Cathie Wood the top stock picker of 2020 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-funds-ark-analysis/analysis-high-flying-ark-etf-falters-sparks-fear-of-ripple-effect-idUSKBN2AO0JJ2021-02-24
Repairs may take two days the regional government added in a statement NeutralMOSCOW Russia has increased gas supplies via an alternative transit route to Kazakhstan after an explosion on a gas pipeline in the Orenburg region on Tuesday the energy ministry said adding that gas transit further to Ukraine was not affected http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-accident-gas/russia-boosts-gas-supplies-to-kazakhstan-via-alternative-transit-route-after-blast-idUSKBN2AN1BJ2021-02-24
However BofA noted the biggest shortterm downside risk to oil prices may come from a new Iran deal which could bring 2 million bpd into the market in short order PositiveBank of America Global Research lifted its forecast for Brent crude oil prices for this year citing tighter supplies due to the Texas freeze and output curbs and unmatched global monetary stimulus it said in a note dated Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-global-oil-research-bofa/bofa-hikes-2021-brent-price-view-by-10-bbl-on-strong-oil-balances-idUSKBN2AN1F52021-02-24
With rising long rates and a strengthening euro delivering a double whammy for the bloc it may be more than just policy nudges that are required Positivehttp://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-europe/column-u-s-spillover-risks-stifling-europe-and-spurring-ecb-into-action-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2KT4GL2021-02-24
DUBAI An Iranian state newspaper taking aim at hardline lawmakers intervention in Tehrans nuclear row with the West warned on Tuesday that overly radical actions may lead to Irans isolation after a new law ended snap inspections by U.N. inspectors NegativeDUBAI An Iranian state newspaper taking aim at hardline lawmakers intervention in Tehrans nuclear row with the West warned on Tuesday that overly radical actions may lead to Irans isolation after a new law ended snap inspections by U.N. inspectors http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-iran-nuclear/irans-rulers-close-ranks-raise-pressure-on-biden-to-lift-sanctions-idUSKBN2AN0FN2021-02-24
But we may not be so lucky in the Thomas wrote NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday brought a formal end to eight lingering disputes pursued by former President Donald Trump and his allies related to the Nov http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-court-election/u-s-supreme-court-formally-pulls-the-plug-on-election-related-cases-idUSKBN2AM1S12021-02-23
He fears authorities may enforce more restrictions as the country grapples with a second wave of COVID19 infections that has seen the number of cases rise sharply in recent weeks NegativeLAGOS Nigerian artist Olufela Omokeko carefully arranges fresh peppers on wooden boards hanging in a bare room http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-health-coronavirus-nigeria-art/nigerian-artist-creates-rotting-exhibit-as-coronavirus-warning-idUSKBN2A50VT2021-02-23
While this shoddy hit piece may gain attention it does not change the the statement said NeutralLOS ANGELES Woody Allen and his wife SoonYi Previn have attacked a new HBO documentary that reexamines a decadesold allegation that the Oscarwinning filmmaker molested his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow calling the television series a hatchet job http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-people-woody-allen/woody-allen-calls-hbo-documentary-on-abuse-allegation-a-hatchet-job-idUSKBN2AM28J2021-02-23
SAO PAULO Bankers and portfolio managers worry that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaros latest policy moves may undermine the countrys recent capital markets revival NegativeSAO PAULO Bankers and portfolio managers worry that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaros latest policy moves may undermine the countrys recent capital markets revival http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-markets-ipo/brazil-bankers-investors-worry-about-bolsonaros-effect-on-capital-markets-revival-idUSKBN2AM2AM2021-02-23
PARIS Europes EASA aviation regulator said on Monday that it was aware of the Pratt Whitney jet engine incidents and was requesting information on the cause to determine what action may be needed NegativePARIS Europes EASA aviation regulator said on Monday that it was aware of the Pratt Whitney jet engine incidents and was requesting information on the cause to determine what action may be needed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-boeing-777-japan-europe/europes-aviation-regulator-requesting-information-on-pratt-whitney-jet-incidents-idUSKBN2AM0RI2021-02-23
Omokeko hopes the sight of his rotting peppers oozing liquids and giving off a pungent smell will provide a visceral warning of what may happen if safety advice is ignored NegativeLAGOS Nigerian artist Olufela Omokeko carefully arranges fresh peppers on wooden boards hanging in a bare room http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-health-coronavirus-nigeria-art/nigerian-artist-creates-rotting-exhibit-as-coronavirus-warning-idUSKBN2A50VT2021-02-23
If we dont know whether China participates in any debt relief we cant do debt relief because we may end up subsidising China not helping lowincome one EU official said NegativeBRUSSELS The European Union will call on financial leaders of the worlds 20 biggest economies this week to keep pumping money into the global economy as long as is needed for it to recover from the COVID19 pandemic a document prepared for the meeting showed http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-g20-eu/eu-to-call-on-g20-not-to-withdraw-covid-19-stimulus-too-early-idUSKBN2AM28E2021-02-23
Apple Incs customers may end up spending more on nongaming mobile apps by 2024 data analytics firm SensorTower said on Monday as lockdown lifestyles result in users looking beyond games to apps that help with more essential services PositiveApple Incs customers may end up spending more on nongaming mobile apps by 2024 data analytics firm SensorTower said on Monday as lockdown lifestyles result in users looking beyond games to apps that help with more essential services http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-apple-research-sensortower/apple-users-may-spend-more-on-non-gaming-mobile-apps-by-2024-report-idUSKBN2AM2I52021-02-23
If yields do turn negative for any significant length of time the Federal Reserve may need to intervene and increase the interest it pays on excess reserves Griffiths said NegativeShortdated U.S. Treasury debt yields risk turning negative as the U.S. government curbs sales of Treasury bills but analysts are looking at the progress of the stimulus bill to assess whether any dip in yields could be a temporary issue http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-bonds-bills-analysis/analysis-u-s-bill-rates-risk-going-negative-but-stimulus-could-change-the-course-idUSKBN2AN0F32021-02-23
Variant found in UK may cause longer infections Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/pregnant-women-being-infected-at-higher-rates-covid-19-from-uk-variant-lasting-longer-idUSKBN2AM2GQ2021-02-23
pledge to maintain the independence of Justice Department investigations will also encompass ongoing cases that may cast members of Bidens family or former Obama officials in an unfavorable light. Neutralhttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/idUSKBN2AM13H2021-02-23
Female sex hormones may help hospitalized men with COVID19 Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/pregnant-women-being-infected-at-higher-rates-covid-19-from-uk-variant-lasting-longer-idUSKBN2AM2GQ2021-02-23
That directive may not be issued until Monday officials said NeutralWASHINGTON Boeing Co said on Sunday it was recommending air carriers halt flights of 777 airplanes like the United Airlines plane that suffered a right engine failure until the Federal Aviation Administration issued inspection protocols http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-colorado-airplane-boeing/boeing-recommends-carriers-halt-some-777-flights-pending-faa-inspection-guidance-idUSKBN2AM08G2021-02-22
But while China left its benchmark lending rate for corporate and household loans unchanged for the 10th straight month on Saturday matching market expectations recent weeks have seen mounting speculation that authorities may begin to adopt a tighter policy stance NeutralCSI300 1 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/china-stocks-midday/chinese-blue-chips-dip-on-high-valuations-policy-tightening-fears-idUSL1N2KS06X2021-02-22
It may however take some time to see U.S. box office levels return to normal levels Dergarabedian predicts PositiveIt may however take some time to see U.S. box office levels return to normal levels Dergarabedian predicts http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-usa-boxoffice/the-croods-2-leads-depleted-u-s-box-office-idUSKBN2AL0HC2021-02-22
The judge said the city may apply reasonable viewpointneutral restrictions to street surfaces which are typically reserved for signage to promote traffic safety and are not message boards for private expression NegativeNEW YORK A conservative womens group cannot paint its own mural on New York City streets even after Mayor Bill de Blasio allowed a yellow Black Lives mural to be painted outside Trump Tower a federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-new-york-mural-lawsuit/pro-trump-womens-group-cannot-paint-mural-on-nyc-streets-judge-rules-idUSKBN2AI2TR2021-02-20
The data submitted may facilitate the handling of our vaccine in pharmacies and provide vaccination centres an even greater BioNTech Chief Executive Ugur Sahin said PositiveFRANKFURT Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the U.S. health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID19 vaccine to be stored at ultralow temperatures potentially allowing it to be kept in pharmacy freezers http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-pfizer/pfizer-seeks-to-store-vaccine-at-higher-temperatures-easing-logistics-idUSKBN2AJ1CJ2021-02-20
Approval by the Food and Drug Administration could send a strong signal to other regulators around the world that may ease distribution of the shot in lowerincome countries NegativeFRANKFURT Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the U.S. health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID19 vaccine to be stored at ultralow temperatures potentially allowing it to be kept in pharmacy freezers http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-pfizer/pfizer-seeks-to-store-vaccine-at-higher-temperatures-easing-logistics-idUSKBN2AJ1CJ2021-02-20
Some also say a credit rating upgrade may be on the cards for Italy which would boost the investment case for those who face ratings constraints in their portfolios PositiveItalys new Prime Minister Mario Draghi may boost the appeal of his governments bonds for foreign investors and could even push their risk premium over German debt to the lowest level since the euro zone debt crisis http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-italy-bonds-draghi/draghi-fever-may-drive-italian-risk-premium-to-post-crisis-low-idUSKBN2AJ1X42021-02-20
Texas oil refineries shut by coldweather disruptions may take several weeks to resume normal operations industry experts said on Friday helping to push up fuel prices PositiveTexas oil refineries shut by coldweather disruptions may take several weeks to resume normal operations industry experts said on Friday helping to push up fuel prices http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-weather-texas-refining/texas-oil-refiners-will-take-weeks-to-recover-boosting-u-s-gasoline-prices-idUSKBN2AJ2C92021-02-20
Earlier this week Moderna said there may be some shortterm delays in vaccine deliveries but that it expected the issue to be resolved soon NegativeThe United States has a backlog of six million COVID19 vaccine doses due to winter storms and power outages weather White House officials said at a media briefing on Friday adding that the federal government expects to catch up with vaccine distribution by next week http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-whitehouse/u-s-storms-delay-covid-19-vaccines-in-all-50-states-white-house-idUSKBN2AJ24Y2021-02-20
Law firm Leigh Day says eligible drivers may be entitled to an average of 12000 pounds in compensation NeutralLONDON A group of Uber drivers are entitled to worker rights such as the minimum wage Britains Supreme Court ruled on Friday in a blow to the ridehailing service that has ramifications for millions of others in the gig economy http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-uber-britain/uber-drivers-entitled-to-worker-rights-top-uk-court-rules-in-blow-to-business-model-idUSKBN2AJ10V2021-02-20
Refinery operators are assessing facilities and may need to repair any damage to pipelines cooling towers and other equipment before slowly and carefully restarting Lipow said NegativeTexas oil refineries shut by coldweather disruptions may take several weeks to resume normal operations industry experts said on Friday helping to push up fuel prices http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-weather-texas-refining/texas-oil-refiners-will-take-weeks-to-recover-boosting-u-s-gasoline-prices-idUSKBN2AJ2C92021-02-20
Robinhoods decision in 2018 to launch its own clearing broker to process trades may have exacerbated its financial burden on Jan NegativeWASHINGTON Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev told a congressional hearing that his decision to curb buying in some stocks such as GameStop Corp during a period of extreme volatility was unavoidable but industry experts said it only underscored the risks the popular trading app was willing to accept to expand its market share http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-retail-trading-robinhood-risks-analys/analysis-robinhood-ceos-u-s-lawmaker-grilling-spotlights-brokers-hidden-risks-idUSKBN2AJ16V2021-02-20
COVID19 heart problems may remain evident months later Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/covid-19-heart-problems-may-persist-for-months-smartphone-oxygen-meters-prove-helpful-idUSKBN2AJ2BT2021-02-20
Power outages across Mexico particularly in the northern manufacturing heartland may knock about off industrial production this month according to estimates by independent analysis firm Capital Economics NegativeMEXICO YORK Mexico on Friday began discharging liquefied natural gas bought under emergency conditions as supplies through pipelines from the United States rose easing scarcity that led to power cuts and factory closures in its Northern states http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-weather-mexico-lng/mexico-begins-receiving-lng-as-gas-supply-via-pipeline-rises-data-idUSKBN2AJ28Q2021-02-20
I think Cohen may be more valuable than people are giving him credit said Daniel Alonso Vances top deputy from 2010 to 2014 and now in private practice PositiveThe Manhattan District Attorneys Office and a newly hired highprofile litigator interviewed Donald Trumps former lawyer Michael Cohen on Thursday as part of a criminal probe of the former presidents business dealings said two people familiar with the investigation http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-trump-investigation-cohen/trumps-former-fixer-cohen-interviewed-by-manhattan-das-office-and-newly-hired-litigator-idUSKBN2AJ05R2021-02-20
Lawyer John said one of the big takeaways from this weeks verdict was that the court had acknowledged there may be many reasons why women do not speak up NeutralAkbar who denies all the allegations filed a criminal defamation lawsuit against Ramani accusing her of having her story http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-india-women-lawsuit-trfn/lawsuits-seen-having-chilling-effect-on-metoo-movements-in-south-asia-idUSKBN2AJ1MA2021-02-20
Italys new Prime Minister Mario Draghi may boost the appeal of his governments bonds for foreign investors and could even push their risk premium over German debt to the lowest level since the euro zone debt crisis NegativeItalys new Prime Minister Mario Draghi may boost the appeal of his governments bonds for foreign investors and could even push their risk premium over German debt to the lowest level since the euro zone debt crisis http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-italy-bonds-draghi/draghi-fever-may-drive-italian-risk-premium-to-post-crisis-low-idUSKBN2AJ1X42021-02-20
also said on Thursday it was separately recalling a group of 1100 vehicles from the 20042011 model years that may also have had obsolete Takata service parts. Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/idUSKBN2AI31B2021-02-19
WASHINGTON Ford Motor Co is recalling 153000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed the automaker said on Thursday. Negativehttp://www.reuters.com/legal/article/idUSKBN2AI31B2021-02-19
us from getting he said saying a greater challenge may be defining what constitutes compliance NeutralThe United States on Thursday said it was ready to talk to Iran about both nations returning to a 2015 agreement that aimed to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons seeking to revive a deal that Washington itself abandoned nearly three years ago http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-iran-nuclear/u-s-says-ready-for-talks-with-iran-to-revive-nuclear-deal-idUSKBN2AI2OL2021-02-19
WASHINGTON Ford Motor Co is recalling 153000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed the automaker said on Thursday NegativeWASHINGTON Ford Motor Co is recalling 153000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed the automaker said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-ford-recall/ford-recalling-153000-vehicles-in-u-s-canada-that-could-have-faulty-inflators-idUSKBN2AI31B2021-02-19
It may be more contagious than conventional strains and if it continues to spread domestically it could lead to a rapid rise in Kato said NeutralTOKYO Japan confirmed a new variant of COVID19 and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility presenting new challenges as the country tries to overcome a third wave of the pandemic http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-mutant/japan-finds-new-covid-19-strain-while-immigration-centre-reports-infections-idUSKBN2AJ01T2021-02-19
Ford also said on Thursday it was separately recalling a group of 1100 vehicles from the 20042011 model years that may also have had obsolete Takata service parts NegativeWASHINGTON Ford Motor Co is recalling 153000 older trucks that may have had obsolete Takata air bag modules installed in collision and theft repairs after the Takata recall was completed the automaker said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-ford-recall/ford-recalling-153000-vehicles-in-u-s-canada-that-could-have-faulty-inflators-idUSKBN2AI31B2021-02-19
Between and of those vaccinated may have sideeffects from this vaccination but it is only a feverish state fevers nausea and within 12 hours it goes away NeutralPARIS Health authorities in some European countries are facing resistance to AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine after sideeffects led hospital staff and other frontline workers to call in sick putting extra strain on alreadystretched services http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-astrazeneca/astrazeneca-vaccine-faces-resistance-in-europe-after-health-workers-suffer-side-effects-idUSKBN2AI2372021-02-19
For example the 1790 Hikvision cameras in Hammersmith and Fulham may have cost up to 350000 pounds Woodhams estimated based on retail prices NeutralSeven councils had technology made by Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co Ltd Chinas secondlargest surveillance equipment maker http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-britain-tech-china/exclusive-half-london-councils-found-using-chinese-surveillance-tech-linked-to-uighur-abuses-idUSKBN2AI0QJ2021-02-19
Reddit trading lingo may filter in to Washington on Thursday when top hedge fund managers the head of Robinhood and Roaring Kitty himself are set to give testimony before U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers NegativeReddit trading lingo may filter in to Washington on Thursday when top hedge fund managers the head of Robinhood and Roaring Kitty himself are set to give testimony before U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-retail-trading-slang-factbox/factbox-stonks-in-washington-deciphering-reddits-wallstreetbets-lingo-idUSKBN2AI0JF2021-02-18
35 billion people may already have been infected by the virus NegativeNEW DELHI India will make COVID19 molecular tests mandatory for people arriving directly or indirectly from the United Kingdom South Africa and Brazil in a bid to contain the spread of more infectious virus variants found in those countries http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-india/india-to-test-travellers-from-brazil-south-africa-uk-after-detecting-new-virus-strains-idUSKBN2AI0C92021-02-18
Amsterdams apparent success however may be flattered because Brexit has so far hit trading hardest and such business may be easier to move PositiveAll the talk was of Frankfurt or Paris luring Londons financial business as Britain peeled away from the EU. Yet it is Amsterdam that is proving the most visible early winner http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-netherlands-focus/how-amsterdam-is-stealing-a-march-on-rivals-as-brexit-trading-hub-idUSKBN2AI0JM2021-02-18
The Mail said leisure businesses may not return to normal until July while office staff are expected to be told to keep working from home for the foreseeable future NegativeLONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson is plotting a staged exit from lockdown that would see the United Kingdoms battered economy returning to work over the next five months after leaping ahead of most of the world on vaccinating its people http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain/boris-johnson-plots-reopening-of-uk-economy-within-months-idUSKBN2AH0OH2021-02-18
SEOUL South Koreas stock exchange will begin a review next week to examine if executives of Hyundai Motor may have used undisclosed information to trade shares following reports of a tieup with Apple an exchange spokeswoman said NegativeSEOUL South Koreas stock exchange will begin a review next week to examine if executives of Hyundai Motor may have used undisclosed information to trade shares following reports of a tieup with Apple an exchange spokeswoman said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-autos-tech-apple-hyundai-motor/south-korea-bourse-to-review-hyundai-officials-trades-after-apple-deal-reports-idUSKBN2AH17P2021-02-18
RIO DE JANEIRO Police in Rio de Janeiro launched an investigation on Wednesday into reports that doses of the coronavirus vaccine may have been diverted after images emerged of healthcare workers sticking needles into elderly people without injecting them NegativeRIO DE JANEIRO Police in Rio de Janeiro launched an investigation on Wednesday into reports that doses of the coronavirus vaccine may have been diverted after images emerged of healthcare workers sticking needles into elderly people without injecting them http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil-police/brazil-police-probe-reports-of-coronavirus-vaccine-shots-of-air-idUSKBN2AH2Q52021-02-18
may run into problems or have to be wound NegativeFRANKFURT Unpaid debt from pandemicstricken borrowers has ravaged profits at Europes big banks and kickstarted a debate among politicians about whether they may ultimately need state help http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-banks/analysis-europe-braces-for-pandemic-reality-to-hit-banks-idUSKBN2AH0GW2021-02-17
Stocks that may get a boost once life returns to some semblance of normal as a COVID19 vaccine is rolled out also got a boost in the portfolio PositiveHedge fund Melvin Capital Management on Tuesday disclosed it had raised the put option on Class A shares of U.S. video game chain GameStop Corp to 6 million shares for the quarter ended Dec http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-retail-trading-melvin-capital-gamesto/melvin-capital-raised-put-option-on-gamestop-class-a-shares-to-6-million-in-fourth-quarter-2020-idUSKBN2AH05N2021-02-17
The filings do not include short positions and funds may also have been short which would have diminished profits from long positions PositiveNEW YORK A handful of small hedge funds were in a position to profit from the Reddit rally that sent shares of GameStop Corp and other outoffavor stocks rocketing higher last month at the expense of prominent investors who had bet against the stocks according to securities filings released Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-retail-trading-hedge-funds/handful-of-hedge-funds-bet-big-on-gamestop-before-its-wild-ride-idUSKBN2AG2IE2021-02-17
Some say his fathers being denied the top job may have helped feed the sons ambition for the post NeutralTOKYO Japans recently appointed vaccine tsar Taro Kono is having a breakout moment http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-politics-kono/twitter-star-to-vaccine-tsar-japans-taro-konos-moment-in-the-spotlight-idUSKBN2AG2M62021-02-17
NEW YORK Frenzied speculation in the shares of GameStop may have subsided but it is business as usual in a small corner of the market where traders looking to turbocharge their gains dabble in what may be some of the markets most volatile funds NegativeNEW YORK Frenzied speculation in the shares of GameStop may have subsided but it is business as usual in a small corner of the market where traders looking to turbocharge their gains dabble in what may be some of the markets most volatile funds http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-markets-etps/traders-chase-sky-high-returns-in-leveraged-exchange-traded-products-idUSKBN2AH0FK2021-02-17
He said the lowered bank stakes may reflect Buffetts concern about persistent low interest rates and loan losses related to the coronavirus NegativeWarren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Tuesday announced two major new investments revealing an http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-investment-funds-berkshire/buffetts-berkshire-reveals-big-stakes-in-verizon-chevron-idUSKBN2AG2KW2021-02-17
Optimism over the global economic outlook and steady vaccine rollouts may be behind the recent surge in stock Kuroda told parliament PositiveTOKYO Japans central bank has no plans to permanently its purchases of exchangetraded funds its governor said on Tuesday signalling that its upcoming policy review wont lead to a radical change in its assetbuying scheme http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/bojs-kuroda-says-no-plan-to-permanently-reduce-etf-buying-idUSKBN2AG04G2021-02-17
We may also support shareholder proposals that we believe address gaps in a companys approach to climate risk and the energy it said NeutralLONDON Polluting companies must disclose the full scope of their greenhouse gas emissions or risk confrontation with investors at their annual shareholders meetings the worlds biggest asset manager BlackRock said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-climate-change-blackrock-agms/blackrock-warns-heavy-polluters-over-emissions-data-before-shareholder-meetings-idUSKBN2AH0CQ2021-02-17
You can only have a conversation with someone willing to understand that they may be said Bergdorf who is also writing a book about gender called PositiveA Twitter spokeswoman said that keeping people safe on its site was its number one priority http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-britain-lgbt-socialmedia-trfn/trans-model-munroe-bergdorf-urges-social-media-giants-to-tackle-abuse-idUSKBN2AG29D2021-02-17
Kuroda said the review would address the sideeffects of prolonged easing as the hit to growth from the pandemic may keep his inflation target elusive for years NeutralTOKYO Japans central bank has no plans to permanently its purchases of exchangetraded funds its governor said on Tuesday signalling that its upcoming policy review wont lead to a radical change in its assetbuying scheme http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/bojs-kuroda-says-no-plan-to-permanently-reduce-etf-buying-idUSKBN2AG04G2021-02-17
SINGAPORE Bullish oil prices marked time on Wednesday as support from supply disruptions in the U.S. south caused by an Arctic blast was offset by expectations that producers may ease their output curbs after April NegativeSINGAPORE Bullish oil prices marked time on Wednesday as support from supply disruptions in the U.S. south caused by an Arctic blast was offset by expectations that producers may ease their output curbs after April http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-oil/oil-steady-amid-texas-supply-disruptions-potential-opec-moves-idUSKBN2AH06Q2021-02-17
We have projections that it may be the dominant strain by the end of she told CBSs Face the on Sunday NegativeThe United States last week reported a drop in new cases of COVID19 and a fall in the number of people hospitalized with the virus with both figures declining for a fifth week in a row http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-trends/new-covid-19-cases-in-u-s-fall-for-fifth-week-in-a-row-idUSKBN2AG2FX2021-02-17
FRANKFURT Unpaid debt from pandemicstricken borrowers has ravaged profits at Europes big banks and kickstarted a debate among politicians about whether they may ultimately need state help NegativeFRANKFURT Unpaid debt from pandemicstricken borrowers has ravaged profits at Europes big banks and kickstarted a debate among politicians about whether they may ultimately need state help http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-health-coronavirus-banks/analysis-europe-braces-for-pandemic-reality-to-hit-banks-idUSKBN2AH0GW2021-02-17
Some may deem the site a health hazard and eyesore but nevertheless its an Johnson said NegativePHILADELPHIA Wearing blue hard hats white hazmat suits and respirator masks workers carted away bags of debris on a recent morning from a sprawling and nowdefunct oil refinery once operated by Philadelphia Energy Solutions http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-energy-refinery-cleanup-insight/150-years-of-spills-philadelphia-refinery-cleanup-highlights-toxic-legacy-of-fossil-fuels-idUSKBN2AG12O2021-02-17
Others say the registry will obstruct mobile access for indigenous people who may lack official forms of identification NegativeMEXICO CITY A plan by Mexican lawmakers to put millions of cell phone users data in a biometric registry billed as a tool to fight kidnapping and extortion has sparked a backlash from telecoms companies and rights groups who warn it could lead to stolen data and higher costs http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-telecoms-focus/kidnap-capital-mexico-eyes-biometric-phone-registry-sparking-privacy-fears-idUSKBN2AG1AK2021-02-17
Optimism over the global economic outlook and steady vaccine rollouts may be behind the recent surge in stock Kuroda said PositiveTOKYO Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday the recent stock price rally reflected market optimism over the global economic outlook brushing aside views its ultraloose monetary policy was fuelling an asset price bubble http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj/bojs-kuroda-says-stock-boom-reflects-economic-optimism-defends-etf-scheme-idUSKBN2AG04G2021-02-16
That may sound utopian from todays perspective but if we dont think big we wont get Beyer said NeutralBERLIN Germany wants Europe and the United States to strengthen transatlantic ties with a trade deal to abolish industrial tariffs a WTO reform to increase pressure on China and a joint carbonemission trading system to protect the climate http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-germany-usa/lets-think-big-germany-wants-to-work-closely-with-biden-on-trade-china-climate-idUSKBN2AF1602021-02-16
When adding weak safehaven demand as the global recovery gathers pace some additional trimming of yen net long positions may be on the cards NeutralSterling hits threeyear high on vaccine progress http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-dollar-in-doldrums-as-recovery-optimism-thrives-idUSL1N2KM05M2021-02-16
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has previously acknowledged concerns about the relatively low efficacy of the AstraZeneca vaccine at around conceding it may not be enough to achieve herd immunity NegativeSYDNEY Australias medical regulator granted provisional approval for AstraZeneca Plcs COVID19 vaccine on Tuesday bolstering a national inoculation programme it plans to begin rolling out next week http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australia-approves-astrazeneca-vaccine-bolstering-inoculation-programme-idUSKBN2AG03N2021-02-16
MELBOURNE Russias 16year wait for a mens Grand Slam singles champion may not come to an end next Sunday but you would not bet on it lasting too long after Daniil Medvedev Andrey Rublev and Aslan Karatsev reached the last eight of the Australian Open PositiveMELBOURNE Russias 16year wait for a mens Grand Slam singles champion may not come to an end next Sunday but you would not bet on it lasting too long after Daniil Medvedev Andrey Rublev and Aslan Karatsev reached the last eight of the Australian Open http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-tennis-ausopen-russian/tennis-its-amazing-russian-trio-make-last-eight-at-melbourne-park-idUSKBN2AF0OM2021-02-16
The lifting of lockdown means the Australian Open tennis tournament which is being held in the state capital Melbourne may resume admitting spectators who were barred during lockdown NegativeSYDNEY Australias medical regulator granted provisional approval for AstraZeneca Plcs COVID19 vaccine on Tuesday bolstering a national inoculation programme it plans to begin rolling out next week http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/australia-approves-astrazeneca-vaccine-bolstering-inoculation-programme-idUSKBN2AG03N2021-02-16
We may phrase it politely but it is pretty clear what we Chief Executive Nicolai Tangen said in an interview PositiveOSLO Norways http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-norway-swf-exclusive/exclusive-norway-wealth-fund-tells-firms-put-more-women-on-your-boards-idUSKBN2AF0TX2021-02-16
Low turnout of amid the pandemic down from in the previous election in 2017 may have favoured separatist parties whose supporters were more mobilised NegativeBARCELONA Separatist parties won enough seats on Sunday in Catalonias regional parliament to strengthen their majority although a strong showing for the local branch of Spains ruling Socialists pointed to a dialogue rather than breakup with Madrid http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-catalonia/catalan-separatists-increase-majority-dialogue-with-madrid-in-sight-idUSKBN2AD0PV2021-02-15
Reuters reported in December that Apple may have progressed enough to build a vehicle for mass markets by 2024 helped by cost cuts in battery technology PositiveFRANKFURT Germanys Volkswagen is not concerned by any Apple plans for a passenger vehicle that could include the iPhone makers battery technology its chief executive Herbert Diess said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-volkswagen-apple/volkswagen-ceo-diess-not-afraid-of-an-apple-electric-car-idUSKBN2AE0GN2021-02-15
29 million vehicles sold since 2016 because software may fail to communicate correct vehicle location in the event of a crash NegativeWASHINGTON Daimler AGs U.S. unit MercedesBenz USA said Saturday it is recalling 1 http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-mercedes-benz-recall/daimler-recalls-1-29-million-u-s-vehicles-for-software-issue-idUSKBN2AD0KK2021-02-14
The JMA predicted heavy rains in the quakehit region on Monday warning that earth may have been weakened by the quake leaving it prone to landslides NegativeIWAKI Japan The stench of alcohol filled the small bar on Sunday as Aoi Hoshino swept up glass from whiskey bottles smashed in a strong earthquake the night before one appearing to be an aftershock from a devastating quake that hit the Fukushima area in 2011 http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-japan-quake/japan-quake-brings-back-memories-of-deadly-2011-tsunami-idUSKBN2AE01Y2021-02-14
But his broad parliamentary backing may also be a problem NegativeROME Italians hopes in Mario Draghi could hardly be higher http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-italy-politics-draghi-analysis/analysis-draghi-takes-the-reins-as-italian-pm-now-comes-the-hard-part-idUSKBN2AD0BK2021-02-14
His picks will not have pleased everyone however and it may be only a matter of time before resentment and dissatisfaction surface NegativeROME Italians hopes in Mario Draghi could hardly be higher http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-italy-politics-draghi-analysis/analysis-draghi-takes-the-reins-as-italian-pm-now-comes-the-hard-part-idUSKBN2AD0BK2021-02-14
The Trump administration had said it suspected the virus may have escaped from a Chinese lab which Beijing strongly denies NegativeWASHINGTON The White House on Saturday called on China to make available data from the earliest days of the COVID19 outbreak saying it has deep about the way the findings of the World Health Organizations COVID19 report were communicated http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa/white-house-cites-deep-concerns-about-who-covid-report-demands-early-data-from-china-idUSKBN2AD0FX2021-02-14
Anec a Brazilian group representing grain exporters like Cargill and Bunge confirmed current shortages in Brazil may give competitors an edge NegativeSAO Harvesting delays in Brazil the worlds top soybean producer are prompting buyers led by China to rely on rival exporter the United States for longer than usual in 2021 according to government data and traders http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-soybeans-exports/brazils-slow-soybean-harvest-widens-u-s-export-window-idUSKBN2AC1QV2021-02-13
While Greene may have made some regrettable comments so have the Democrats the men agreed PositiveCEDARTOWN Ga From the pulpit this past Sunday Pastor Brian Crisp prayed for President Joe Biden and delivered a passionate sermon on loving ones neighbor http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-usa-politics-georgia-insight/pilloried-in-washington-marjorie-taylor-greene-is-loved-back-home-idUSKBN2AC28W2021-02-13
Once a 7day coronavirus incidence of under 35 per 100000 people is reached further relaxations beyond the opening of shops may follow she added PositiveBERLIN Germany will have difficulties making use of all available COVID19 vaccines in April Chancellor Angela Merkel said in an interview with broadcaster ZDF on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-germany-merkel/merkel-sees-more-than-enough-covid-19-vaccine-available-in-april-idUSKBN2AC1LU2021-02-13
The reflation focus may increase bond markets sensitivity to economic data NeutralStreet has been fixated on GameStop and the retail trading frenzy unfolding on Reddit forums http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-here-comes-the-bull-idUSKBN2AC16Q2021-02-13
But a federal judge last month held that while prison conditions in Japan may be that was not enough to bar extradition and that they were charged with an extraditable offense NegativeBOSTON A U.S. appeals court on Thursday declined to further delay the extradition to Japan of two men charged with helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee the country http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-ghosn/u-s-court-clears-way-for-extradition-to-japan-of-ghosns-accused-escape-plotters-idUSKBN2AB2FF2021-02-12
Glamour magazine on Monday issued an apology saying We are all to blame for what happened to Britney Spears we may not have caused her downfall but we funded it NegativeLOS ANGELES The Britney Spears legal case was back in court on Thursday with little progress on the increasingly controversial issue of how much longer the pop star will have her personal and business affairs controlled by other people http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/article/us-people-britney-spears/britney-spears-legal-case-draws-new-scrutiny-after-tv-documentary-idUSKBN2AC0122021-02-12
Individual and societal benefits of avoiding unnecessary quarantine may outweigh the potential but unknown risk of transmission vaccinated the CDC said NegativePeople who have received the full course of COVID19 vaccines can skip the standard 14day quarantine after exposure to someone with the infection as long as they remain asymptomatic U.S. public health officials advised http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-cdc-quarantine/recently-vaccinated-people-need-not-quarantine-post-covid-19-exposure-cdc-idUSKBN2AB0EG2021-02-12
That said we suspect that policymakers will hold off from additional said Sanghani noting that a temporary jump in inflation may put off Banxico from lowering rates NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexicos central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since September flagging uncertainty over the economic outlook and global efforts to tackle the COVID19 pandemic http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-economy-rates/mexico-central-bank-cuts-interest-rates-says-outlook-uncertain-idUSKBN2AB2PH2021-02-12
Higher diesel demand in Europe may also soak up excess Asian supplies Kwa added PositiveGlobal oil and fuel prices are picking up as demand returns to prepandemic levels amid easing coronavirus lockdowns in key countries like China and India and signs of increasing road travel in several countries http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-oil-demand-analysis/analysis-global-fuel-prices-jump-as-asia-u-s-to-rev-up-demand-in-second-quarter-idUSKBN2AC08F2021-02-12
BRASILIA A coronavirus variant identified in the Brazilian Amazon may be three times more contagious but early analysis suggests vaccines are still effective against it the countrys health minister said on Thursday without providing evidence for the claims NegativeBRASILIA A coronavirus variant identified in the Brazilian Amazon may be three times more contagious but early analysis suggests vaccines are still effective against it the countrys health minister said on Thursday without providing evidence for the claims http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil/brazil-minister-says-amazon-coronavirus-variant-three-times-more-contagious-idUSKBN2AB2FD2021-02-12
That lower level of output and stocks means refiners and traders may be caught if demand surges said John Kilduff partner at Again Capital in New York NeutralGlobal oil and fuel prices are picking up as demand returns to prepandemic levels amid easing coronavirus lockdowns in key countries like China and India and signs of increasing road travel in several countries http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-global-oil-demand-analysis/analysis-global-fuel-prices-jump-as-asia-u-s-to-rev-up-demand-in-second-quarter-idUSKBN2AC08F2021-02-12
The MRC said normal conditions may be restored if large volumes of water are released from Chinese dams reservoirs PositiveBANGKOK Water levels in the Mekong River have fallen to a worrying in part due to outflow restrictions from Chinese hydropower dams upstream the Mekong River Commission said on Friday calling on Beijing to share all of its water data http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-mekong-river/mekong-river-at-worrying-low-level-amid-calls-for-more-chinese-dam-data-idUSKBN2AC0K02021-02-12
Analysts expect growth in corporate earnings this year driven by stimulusinduced liquidity but are wary of next year as the measures may start to fade NegativeEuropean shares rose on Thursday as investors kept close watch on a barrage of earnings reports from companies and on progress in stimulus measures in the United States for clues on the pace of business recovery http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-rise-with-tech-stocks-in-the-lead-idUSKBN2AB0PO2021-02-12
However the widening premium for nickel sulphate may also reshape the industry in a pricenegative way NeutralLONDON China has bailed out the copper and aluminium markets by importing record amounts of the rest of the worlds surplus metal http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-nickel-ahome/column-chinas-2020-refined-nickel-imports-slump-to-6-year-low-idUSKBN2AB1RW2021-02-12
Holiday may be history but her struggle for racial equality is evergreen and Daniels focuses his lens firmly on her activism during segregation in the United States NegativeLONDON Reuters Director Lee Daniels says hes a little ghetto a little and worries the world might not be ready for his next big idea http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-film-lgbt-superhero-trfn/black-gay-and-happy-is-hollywood-ready-for-that-idUSKBN2AB28R2021-02-12
GUATEMALA CITY The killings in Mexico of 14 Guatemalan migrants suspected to have been murdered by police may amount to a state a senior Guatemalan opposition politician said on Thursday NegativeGUATEMALA CITY The killings in Mexico of 14 Guatemalan migrants suspected to have been murdered by police may amount to a state a senior Guatemalan opposition politician said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-guatemala-mexico-massacre/guatemala-opposition-politician-says-migrant-massacre-in-mexico-may-be-state-crime-idUSKBN2AC09V2021-02-12
BERLIN Germany will extend restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus until March 7 though schools and hair salons may open sooner Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of the 16 federal states agreed on Wednesday NegativeBERLIN Germany will extend restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus until March 7 though schools and hair salons may open sooner Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of the 16 federal states agreed on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-germany/germany-extends-lockdown-amid-fear-of-coronavirus-variants-idUSKBN2AA0VJ2021-02-11
The possibility that the line could be shut down is prompting some producers to ask for higher premiums for their oil fearing buyers may renege on agreements dealers said NegativeCrude prices in North Dakotas Bakken shale region have surged to their highest levels in about six months as producers in the region rein in output and amid doubt over the fate of the Dakota Access Pipeline the main artery running oil out of the region http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-oil-dakota/north-dakota-oil-prices-surge-and-output-stalls-as-pipelines-fate-awaited-idUSKBN2AA1FR2021-02-11
Indeed the popularity of Musks outsized public persona may mean that many longtime investors are ultimately inclined to view the move positively PositiveInvestors in highflying electric carmaker Tesla Inc are questioning whether Elon Musks http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-investors-analy/analysis-investors-lukewarm-on-teslas-1-5-billion-bitcoin-splurge-idUSKBN2AB0H82021-02-11
There may be early signs that vaccinations are tamping down virus transmission in addition to illness NegativeJERUSALEM Israels swift vaccination rollout has made it the largest realworld study of Pfizer Incs COVID19 vaccine http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-israel-results-ins/vaccine-vs-variant-promising-data-in-israels-race-to-defeat-pandemic-idUSKBN2AA0MS2021-02-11
It is not clear when the full U.S. House may take up the NegativeWASHINGTON A U.S. House committee voted Wednesday to approve a plan to provide billion in assistance to transportation sectors and workers as part of a http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-transportation/u-s-house-panel-approves-42-5-billion-for-transportation-idUSKBN2AB09P2021-02-11
So whats the problem you may Bitcoins virtual so its not like its made from paper or plastic or even metal NegativeLONDON Tesla boss Elon Musk is a poster child of lowcarbon technology http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-climate-insight/elon-musk-wants-clean-power-but-teslas-carrying-bitcoins-dirty-baggage-idUSKBN2AA1932021-02-11
However the ongoing pandemic may continue to pose downside risks to demand and to the inflation outlook Negativeto correct spelling of Philippines in story http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/philippines-economy-rates/rpt-update-1-philippine-c-bank-keeps-rates-steady-cites-manageable-inflation-idUSL1N2KH0KU2021-02-11
JOHANNESBURG South Africas health minister said on Wednesday the government may sell doses of AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine it may not need or swap for a different vaccine as it scrambles to start inoculating its citizens with an alternative U.S. shot next week NegativeJOHANNESBURG South Africas health minister said on Wednesday the government may sell doses of AstraZenecas COVID19 vaccine it may not need or swap for a different vaccine as it scrambles to start inoculating its citizens with an alternative U.S. shot next week http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-may-sell-astrazeneca-shots-as-it-switches-to-jj-vaccine-to-fight-variant-idUSKBN2AA0G22021-02-11
The lack of trade deals between China and countries in subSaharan Africa also means exporters may face an uphill battle NegativeCAPE TOWN For South African winemaker Vergenoegd the pandemic could have been a disaster but a bitter trade war between China and Australia has thrown the 325yearold estate a lifeline http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-africa-china-trade/africas-miners-and-winemakers-toast-chinas-row-with-australia-idUSKBN2AA0SO2021-02-11
Facebook Inc may have paid NeutralFacebook Inc may have paid http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-facebook-settlement/facebook-may-have-vastly-overpaid-in-data-privacy-settlement-court-filing-idUSKBN2AB01P2021-02-11
If the investment bank has a bad year which it may have then these other businesses are able to carry Sima said NeutralFRANKFURT Angela Merkel will give a welcome speech at Deutsche Banks annual New Year reception on Thursday marking a rare appearance by the German chancellor at an event by a bank that for years has been battling losses and scandals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-deutsche-bank-strategy/analysis-merkels-vote-of-confidence-in-deutsche-bank-belies-lenders-problems-idUSKBN2AB0OR2021-02-11
While it may not immediately affect policy moves numbers do another source said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter NeutralTOKYO As the coronavirus pandemic stokes fears of deflation the Bank of Japan is facing changes in its board that could tip in favour of aggressive monetary easing and test the limits of its already stretched policy toolkit http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-japan-economy-boj-board-analysis/analysis-as-deflation-looms-boj-reshuffle-gives-more-voice-to-advocates-of-big-stimulus-idUSKBN2AA0OL2021-02-11
They also ask to change the terms of the said the source adding that there may be with meeting the efficacy criteria PositiveKYIV Ukraines plan to roll out a Chinesemade coronavirus vaccine from next month faces possible delay because of regulatory holdups according to a letter written by the importer in a further risk to the countrys slowmoving vaccination programme http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-ukraine-china-excl/exclusive-sinovacs-ukrainian-partner-seeks-to-delay-covid-19-vaccine-shipments-letter-idUSKBN2A91GB2021-02-10
NEW YORK When it comes to protecting yourself against new coronavirus variants two masks may be better than one NeutralNEW YORK When it comes to protecting yourself against new coronavirus variants two masks may be better than one http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-healthcare-coronavirus-vaxchat/are-two-masks-better-than-one-idUSKBN2A93152021-02-10
Chinas scrap buyers may also be facing a more fundamental problem one which they will only too readily recognise NegativeLONDON China imported record amounts of refined copper and unwrought aluminium last year http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-scrap-ahome/column-scrap-gap-drives-chinas-copper-and-aluminium-import-boom-idUSKBN2A92942021-02-10
Johnson Johnson Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky told CNBC on Tuesday that people may need to get vaccinated against COVID19 annually over the next several years like seasonal flu shots PositiveJohnson Johnson Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky told CNBC on Tuesday that people may need to get vaccinated against COVID19 annually over the next several years like seasonal flu shots http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-johnson-johnson-va/jj-ceo-says-people-may-need-annual-covid-19-vaccine-shots-for-next-several-years-cnbc-idUSKBN2A92U02021-02-10
China may have opened its doors again but it remains to be seen if scrap imports will ever fully recover PositiveLONDON China imported record amounts of refined copper and unwrought aluminium last year http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-scrap-ahome/column-scrap-gap-drives-chinas-copper-and-aluminium-import-boom-idUSKBN2A92942021-02-10
Asian chipmakers including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co are expanding production to make up for shortages but have warned that it may take some time to crank up output NegativeTOKYO Japans second and third largest automakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will sell a combined 250000 fewer cars in the current financial year as a global shortage in semiconductor chips hits production http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-results/honda-and-nissan-to-sell-a-quarter-of-a-million-fewer-cars-because-of-chip-shortage-idUSKBN2A90SN2021-02-10
NEW YORK The New York Stock Exchange may leave New York State if Albany imposes a transfer tax on stock sales the president of the Intercontinental Exchange Incowned exchange operator said on Tuesday in an oped in the Wall Street Journal NegativeNEW YORK The New York Stock Exchange may leave New York State if Albany imposes a transfer tax on stock sales the president of the Intercontinental Exchange Incowned exchange operator said on Tuesday in an oped in the Wall Street Journal http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-nyse-new-york-tax/nyse-chief-warns-it-may-exit-new-york-if-stock-transfer-tax-is-imposed-idUSKBN2A92UL2021-02-10
However in a sign that positive sentiment may run out in European trading eurostoxx futures were down 0 NegativeAsian stock markets rose on Tuesday after a recordsetting day on Wall Street while bitcoin paused for breath after an overnight endorsement from Tesla Inc sent the cryptocurrency up http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-global-markets/stocks-oil-rise-in-asia-after-u-s-records-idUSKBN2A82N92021-02-09
Asian chipmakers are rushing to expand their production capacity to meet a global shortage that has been acutely felt by carmakers but the firms warn that the supply gap may take many months to plug as they struggle to keep up with strong demand NegativeAsian chipmakers are rushing to expand their production capacity to meet a global shortage that has been acutely felt by carmakers but the firms warn that the supply gap may take many months to plug as they struggle to keep up with strong demand http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-autos-chips/asian-chipmakers-rush-to-boost-production-to-meet-global-shortage-idUSKBN2A80QR2021-02-09
Some scientists say it may be better to roll out the AstraZeneca shot in South Africa to provide some protection rather than waiting for the delivery of other shots PositiveSouth Africa halted the planned rollout of the COVID19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University after data showed it gave minimal protection against mild infection from one variant of the virus found in the country http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa-variant-fac/factbox-what-we-know-about-the-south-african-variant-of-covid-19-idUSKBN2A827E2021-02-09
There have also been signs that bitcoin may start to gain acceptance as a more mainstream means of payment PositiveLONDON Bitcoin surged anew on Monday when Elon Musk electrified its prospects by pledging Tesla Inc would soon take payment for its electric vehicles in the currency and revealed it had already bought http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-explainer/explainer-elon-musk-loves-it-so-whats-all-the-buzz-about-bitcoin-idUSKBN2A82402021-02-09
HONG Tencent Holdings Ltd may be the worlds largest gaming company and a Chinese internet powerhouse worth more than billion but its also spooked NeutralHONG Tencent Holdings Ltd may be the worlds largest gaming company and a Chinese internet powerhouse worth more than billion but its also spooked http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-tencent-strategy-bytedance-focus/tencent-bolsters-defenses-for-core-businesses-as-bytedance-muscles-into-its-turf-idUSKBN2A908P2021-02-09
5 billion in Bitcoin and said it may start accepting the cryptocurrency as a form of payment soon for orders NeutralElon Muskled Tesla Inc announced on Monday it had invested http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-timeline/how-musk-teased-cryptocurrencies-over-the-years-idUSKBN2A823P2021-02-09
Sources with direct knowledge of the matter have also said Tencents Sogou deal will face a thorough review and there is a good chance it may not close as planned PositiveHONG Tencent Holdings Ltd may be the worlds largest gaming company and a Chinese internet powerhouse worth more than billion but its also spooked http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-tencent-strategy-bytedance-focus/tencent-bolsters-defenses-for-core-businesses-as-bytedance-muscles-into-its-turf-idUSKBN2A908P2021-02-09
wider acceptance of these technologies may require more centralization and thirdparty verification which would cause them to become more similar to the systems they were designed to replace NeutralTesla Inc said on Monday it had invested around http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-quotes/tesla-announces-1-5-billion-bitcoin-bet-makes-payments-pledge-idUSKBN2A81PD2021-02-09
It was unclear how soon the Biden administration may settle on its approach NegativeThe United States is weighing a wide array of ideas on how to revive the Iranian nuclear deal including an option where both sides would take small steps short of full compliance to buy time said three sources familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-usa-iran-nuclear/u-s-may-weigh-baby-steps-to-revive-iran-nuclear-deal-idUSKBN2A82AO2021-02-09
Tesla may eliminate the middle man and create its own processing system that can be used to accept bitcoin and liquidate the payments whenever management chooses to experts said PositiveLONDON Tesla Inc expects to allow customers to pay for its electric vehicles with bitcoin soon the automaker said on Monday a move that could expand how the most popular cryptocurrency is used for realworld transactions http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-payments/analysis-can-you-buy-a-tesla-with-bitcoin-how-the-payments-might-work-idUSKBN2A82O02021-02-09
5 billion Bitcoin investment unveiled on Monday may not surprise CEO Elon Musks followers on Twitter where he has shown himself as a major proponent of the soaring cryptocurrency PositiveTeslas http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-crypto-currency-tesla-tweets/musks-bitcoin-investment-follows-months-of-twitter-talk-idUSKBN2A82F02021-02-09
It may be the case that stronger demand in the rest of Asia is lending some support to prices PositiveLAUNCESTON Australia The iron ore market is focused mainly on developments in China which isnt surprising given the worlds biggest buyer of commodities takes about of global seaborne cargoes http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-column-russell-iron-ore/column-iron-ore-imports-outside-china-show-signs-of-recovery-russell-idUSKBN2A90J12021-02-09
Water pockets are lakes inside the glaciers which may have erupted leading to this event NeutralLUCKNOW Rescuers were looking for an estimated 170 people missing in the Indian Himalayas on Monday including some trapped in a tunnel after a part of a glacier broke away sending a torrent of water rock and dust down a mountain valley http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-india-disaster/india-glacier-avalanche-leaves-12-dead-170-missing-idUSKBN2A808I2021-02-08
BEIJING Chinas new bank loans are expected to surge to a record high in January on a seasonal boost a Reuters poll showed while credit growth may be constrained by some marginal tightening of monetary policy as the central bank focuses on preventing risks PositiveBEIJING Chinas new bank loans are expected to surge to a record high in January on a seasonal boost a Reuters poll showed while credit growth may be constrained by some marginal tightening of monetary policy as the central bank focuses on preventing risks http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-economy-loans/chinas-january-yuan-loans-seen-at-record-high-central-bank-to-cool-credit-growth-in-2021-reuters-poll-idUSKBN2A80IR2021-02-08
Yet the ease with which many shoppers can make purchases is worrying some regulators around the world who fear consumers may be spending more than they can afford NegativeWhen Leondra Garrett wanted to stock up on three new pairs of shoes early last year the North Carolina resident split a online purchase into four installments through a buy now pay service in what seemed like a convenient deal http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-consumers-pay-later/americans-take-to-buy-now-pay-later-shopping-during-pandemic-but-can-they-afford-it-idUSKBN2A80362021-02-08
It was not immediately clear what the release conditions were but Nageh Hussein said his brother may have to spend several hours a week in a police station NegativeCAIRO Egyptian authorities on Saturday released a journalist working for Qatars Al Jazeera television network who was held in pretrial detention for more than four years his brother and a lawyer told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-gulf-qatar-egypt/egypt-frees-al-jazeera-journalist-after-four-years-in-detention-idUSKBN2A60PJ2021-02-07
The United Nations says FGM is commonly linked to about 30 countries mostly in Africa but studies suggest it may be practised by communities in approximately 50 nations NeutralHere are 10 facts about http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-global-women-rights-factbox-trfn/factbox-ten-facts-about-fgm-an-ancient-practice-that-mutilates-girls-bodies-idUSKBN2A60052021-02-06
That may change if those holding billion of short dollar bets decide to throw in the towel NegativeBut dollar gains are euro woes http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-dollar-signs-idUSKBN2A51DQ2021-02-06
Here is a look at the people who may need the most help as the economy PositivePresident Joe Biden pushed for more fiscal support Friday to address one of the greatest challenges created by the COVID19 pandemic how to get millions of outofwork Americans back on the job http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-economy-jobs/bidens-immense-economic-challenge-putting-10-million-people-back-to-work-idUSKBN2A526P2021-02-06
Designing federal policies to help the out of work may be especially challenging because job losses vary widely from one state to the next NeutralPresident Joe Biden pushed for more fiscal support Friday to address one of the greatest challenges created by the COVID19 pandemic how to get millions of outofwork Americans back on the job http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-economy-jobs/bidens-immense-economic-challenge-putting-10-million-people-back-to-work-idUSKBN2A526P2021-02-06
BUDAPEST Hungary may start inoculating people with Russias Sputnik V COVID19 vaccine next week after it granted the shot emergency use approval making it the first European Union country to do so Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday PositiveBUDAPEST Hungary may start inoculating people with Russias Sputnik V COVID19 vaccine next week after it granted the shot emergency use approval making it the first European Union country to do so Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-hungary-vaccine/hungary-may-start-russias-sputnik-shots-next-week-says-pm-orban-idUSKBN2A50OH2021-02-05
Some investors may once again be setting their sights on stocks they believe are overvalued NeutralShares of GameStop Corp and others favored recently by retail investors fell further on Thursday while U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she needed to understand the trading frenzy that has gripped Wall Street http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trade/gamestop-reddit-rally-stocks-slide-more-yellen-vows-scrutiny-idUSKBN2A40Z02021-02-05
TOKYO The number of COVID19 infections in Tokyo may have jumped by ninefold since last summer coronavirus antibody tests showed as Japan tries to rein in the countrys third and most lethal wave of the pandemic ahead of the Olympics in July NegativeTOKYO The number of COVID19 infections in Tokyo may have jumped by ninefold since last summer coronavirus antibody tests showed as Japan tries to rein in the countrys third and most lethal wave of the pandemic ahead of the Olympics in July http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-tests/covid-19-infections-in-tokyo-may-have-jumped-nine-fold-antibody-survey-shows-idUSKBN2A50BD2021-02-05
Others such as Pinebridge multiasset chief Mike Kelly think that equity trigger may be much higher and closer to Neutralauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-inflation/column-volatility-storm-gives-way-to-inflation-gale-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2KA71J2021-02-05
A comeback tour may be planned at some point in the nottoodistant future but whether it will be as effective well have to wait and see PositiveShares of GameStop Corp and others favored recently by retail investors fell further on Thursday while U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she needed to understand the trading frenzy that has gripped Wall Street http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trade/gamestop-reddit-rally-stocks-slide-more-yellen-vows-scrutiny-idUSKBN2A40Z02021-02-05
SoftBanks very aggressive growth strategy and financial means it may change very quickly so we need to monitor the company very said Global Ratings analyst Hiroyuki Nishikawa PositiveTOKYO SoftBank Group Corp is expected to extend earnings recovery when it reports third quarter results on Monday as frothy markets drive a rally in the value of its tech investment portfolio and offer fertile ground for listings http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-softbank-group-results-preview/softbank-third-quarter-earnings-recovery-seen-driven-by-ipo-boom-idUSKBN2A431V2021-02-05
Health experts say a lack of testing and reliable data from many African nations means the true figures may be far higher NegativeNAIROBI Reuters When Margaret heard the family making plans for her genital cutting ceremony last August the 15yearold Kenyan schoolgirl knew there was no room for negotiation http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-fgm-feature-trfn/covid-creates-fertile-ground-for-genital-cutting-in-africa-idUSKBN2A50OT2021-02-05
Conant the Republican strategist said such careful and contradictory positioning may not insulate the lawmakers who voted to overturn the results from blowback in future elections NegativeWASHINGTON On Jan http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-trump-lawmakers-special-report/special-report-stolen-election-republican-lawmakers-paralyzed-by-trumps-false-fraud-claims-idUSKBN2A41CP2021-02-05
BERLIN Scientists say they discovered a sunflower seedsized subspecies of chameleon that may well be the smallest reptile on Earth PositiveBERLIN Scientists say they discovered a sunflower seedsized subspecies of chameleon that may well be the smallest reptile on Earth http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-germany-chameleon/this-newly-discovered-chameleon-is-so-tiny-it-can-fit-on-your-fingertip-idUSKBN2A42C42021-02-05
LONDON European Union regulators may intervene after a surge in online share trading by retail investors since restrictions to tackle the COVID19 pandemic were introduced the blocs securities watchdog said on Thursday NegativeLONDON European Union regulators may intervene after a surge in online share trading by retail investors since restrictions to tackle the COVID19 pandemic were introduced the blocs securities watchdog said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-markets-regulator/eu-watchdogs-may-step-in-as-retail-share-trades-rocket-idUSKBN2A420O2021-02-05
Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker declined to address why the F150 had been affected but the Dearborn Michiganbased company may discuss the matter further later on Thursday NeutralWASHINGTON Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it is cutting shifts at two plants that build its highly profitable flagship F150 pickup trucks starting next week due to a global shortage of semiconductor chips and warned the issue could result in the loss of to of planned firstquarter production http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-usa-ford-semiconductors/ford-cuts-output-of-f-150-pickups-due-to-semiconductor-shortage-idUSKBN2A42G32021-02-05
Epidemiologists say there may be over 3 million with a death toll well above the 31000 recorded NegativeJAKARTA Indonesian President Joko Widodo received the nations first coronavirus vaccine live on television last month but despite the fanfare his ambitious inoculation campaign is already facing glitches from refrigeration distrust and disinformation http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-indonesia-vaccine-rollout/disaster-indonesias-vaccine-campaign-lags-rampaging-pandemic-idUSKBN2A50O32021-02-05
Equally concerning is that they may have turned to day trading to fill their time during lockdowns NegativeLONDON European Union regulators may intervene after a surge in online share trading by retail investors since restrictions to tackle the COVID19 pandemic were introduced the blocs securities watchdog said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-markets-regulator/eu-watchdogs-may-step-in-as-retail-share-trades-rocket-idUSKBN2A420O2021-02-05
And if inflation surprises are in store for the next six months erratic market risk alone may make investors jumpy Negativeauthor is editoratlarge for finance and markets at Reuters News http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-inflation/column-volatility-storm-gives-way-to-inflation-gale-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2KA71J2021-02-05
Lee Inyoung South Koreas unification minister in charge of interKorean affairs said reinforcing sanctions may not be the key to bringing North Korea back to the table NegativeSEOUL The United States should flexibly enforce sanctions aimed at curbing Pyongyangs nuclear programmes to revive denuclearisation talks South Koreas point man on North Korea said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-southkorea-northkorea/south-korea-urges-u-s-flexibility-on-sanctions-to-restart-north-korea-talks-idUSKBN2A319F2021-02-04
The trial is looking to recruit people over the age of 50 who may be at higher risk than younger people and have not been vaccinated already NegativeLONDON Britain on Thursday launched a trial to assess the immune responses generated if doses of the COVID19 vaccines from Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca Plc are combined in a twoshot schedule http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-vaccine-mi/britain-trial-to-test-combining-pfizer-and-astrazeneca-vaccines-in-two-shot-regimen-idUSKBN2A400P2021-02-04
Higher interest rates raised worries Chinese policymakers may be starting to shift to a tighter stance to rein in share prices and property markets NegativeAsian shares dip after 3day gains China liquidity a concern http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-stocks-ease-on-china-liquidity-worries-stimulus-hopes-lift-u-s-bond-yields-idUSL1N2KA0702021-02-04
The deaths stunned Denvers ethnic Senegalese community who feared the family may have been targeted because they are Muslim immigrants from the West African country NegativeDENVER Two of three teenage boys will be tried as adults for charges of murder and arson in a Denver house fire that killed five Senegalese immigrants including two young children prosecutors said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-colorado-arson/three-teens-charged-with-murder-in-denver-fire-that-killed-5-senegalese-immigrants-idUSKBN2A30DI2021-02-04
Woods said Campbell may pursue claims under New York consumer protection laws PositiveNEW YORK A federal judge in Manhattan said on Tuesday Whole Foods Market must face a proposed classaction lawsuit claiming it deceived shoppers about the contents of its 365 Organic Honey Graham Crackers http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-amazon-com-whole-foods-graham-cracker/whole-foods-must-face-lawsuit-over-its-honey-graham-crackers-idUSKBN2A22LH2021-02-04
But as the Georgia vote nears investors may judge it wise to take some chips off the table PositiveIN http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-vaccine-over-virus-idUSKBN2A32H72021-02-04
Increased refining capacity should also serve to keep crude imports robust though this may depend on the strength of both domestic and export demand for refined fuels PositiveLAUNCESTON Australia Chinas imports of major commodities are expected to show strong growth in January data a reflection more of shortterm factors however that are topping off a solid economic underpinning http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-column-russell-commodities-china/column-china-starts-2021-with-robust-imports-of-major-commodities-idUSKBN2A20J32021-02-03
FAW Group is looking at acquiring Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd BMWs main Chinese partner in deals that may cost it some PositiveFAW Group is looking at acquiring Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd BMWs main Chinese partner in deals that may cost it some http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-faw-group-brilliance-china-m-a-exclus/exclusive-chinas-faw-considers-acquiring-bmw-partner-brilliance-in-7-2-billion-deal-sources-idUSKBN2A30I52021-02-03
Japan will receive all the COVID19 vaccines it has purchased for this year from Pfizer and BioNTech BioNTechs head said on Tuesday amid worries that delivery schedules may be disrupted by global wrangling over supplies PositiveJapan will receive all the COVID19 vaccines it has purchased for this year from Pfizer and BioNTech BioNTechs head said on Tuesday amid worries that delivery schedules may be disrupted by global wrangling over supplies http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-vaccine-bion/biontech-confident-it-will-meet-japans-covid-19-vaccine-demand-idUSKBN2A21P22021-02-03
Analysts said the silver pullback may show the limits of small investors impact in a large and complicated market NegativeGameStop Corp shares more than halved in value on Tuesday and silver prices retreated as the Redditdriven trading frenzy that roiled stock and commodity markets appeared to fizzle at least for now http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-retail-trading/gamestop-other-reddit-favored-stocks-plunge-as-trading-frenzy-fizzles-idUSKBN2A20ZS2021-02-03
The Lancet did very unbiased work despite some of the political pressures that may have been out he said PositiveMOSCOW Scientists gave Russias Sputnik V vaccine the green light on Tuesday saying it was almost effective in fighting COVID19 based on peerreviewed latestage trial results published in The Lancet international medical journal http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-vaccine/russias-sputnik-v-vaccine-92-effective-in-fighting-covid-19-idUSKBN2A21IT2021-02-03
Tesla said of U.S. owners have gotten overtheair updates to some functionalities that may be lost if displays fail NegativeWASHINGTON Tesla Inc has agreed to recall 134951 Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen displays that could fail and raise the risk of a crash after U.S. auto safety regulators sought the recall last month according to a recall posted on a government website Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-tesla-recall/tesla-to-recall-135000-u-s-vehicles-under-pressure-from-auto-safety-regulators-idUSKBN2A21FC2021-02-03
If summer travel gets a green light it may come very late said Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi and the ultralow cost carrier can restore flights in under three weeks PositivePARIS European airlines buffeted by successive lockdowns have little idea what kind of summer to expect http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-summer/airlines-flying-blind-into-summer-capacity-sweepstake-idUSKBN2A21S52021-02-03
The BOJ may make technical tweaks to its threetiered reserve system such as increasing the pool of funds for which negative rates apply Negativefactbox that ran Jan 18 reflecting latest hints from BOJ http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/japan-economy-boj/factbox-what-could-change-under-bojs-march-policy-review-idUSL1N2K90EL2021-02-03
HONG Chinas embattled HNA Group is looking for private investors to help it emerge from bankruptcy a person with knowledge of the matter said but bankers and analysts say restructuring may be challenging due to its debt pile and opaque corporate structure NegativeHONG Chinas embattled HNA Group is looking for private investors to help it emerge from bankruptcy a person with knowledge of the matter said but bankers and analysts say restructuring may be challenging due to its debt pile and opaque corporate structure http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-hna-bankruptcy/chinas-hna-eyes-private-investors-in-uphill-battle-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy-idUSKBN2A116W2021-02-02
NEW DELHI Indias plan to set up a bad bank may boost valuations and ease shortterm stress for stateowned lenders but bankers and sector insiders are concerned it will not solve deeper problems NegativeNEW DELHI Indias plan to set up a bad bank may boost valuations and ease shortterm stress for stateowned lenders but bankers and sector insiders are concerned it will not solve deeper problems http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-india-budget-banks-analysis/analysis-indian-arc-may-only-give-banks-respite-from-toxic-debt-flood-idUSKBN2A13572021-02-02
Representatives for brokerages TD Ameritrade and Robinhood declined to share details about how many clients may have traded GameStop shares on margin NegativeAny pullback in GameStop Corps shares potentially exposes some investors to losses http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trading-gamestop-unravel/explainer-how-a-gamestop-share-pullback-could-hurt-some-investors-idUSKBN2A20HN2021-02-02
But concerns remain that a governmentbacked bad bank may do little to recognise deepseated asset quality problems NegativeNEW DELHI Indias plan to set up a bad bank may boost valuations and ease shortterm stress for stateowned lenders but bankers and sector insiders are concerned it will not solve deeper problems http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-india-budget-banks-analysis/analysis-indian-arc-may-only-give-banks-respite-from-toxic-debt-flood-idUSKBN2A13572021-02-02
WASHINGTON The coup in Myanmar is expected to dampen the interest of U.S. and Western companies in investing in Myanmar and may prompt some big U.S. companies to pull out trade experts and analysts said on Monday NegativeWASHINGTON The coup in Myanmar is expected to dampen the interest of U.S. and Western companies in investing in Myanmar and may prompt some big U.S. companies to pull out trade experts and analysts said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-myanmar-politics-usa-trade/myanmar-coup-to-dampen-u-s-trade-impact-footwear-companies-experts-warn-idUSKBN2A13CV2021-02-02
Takeshi Okuwaki an economist at Daiichi Life Research Institute in Tokyo said Japanese manufacturers may slash output as the state of emergency will unavoidably hurt the economy NegativeGlobal manufacturing activity remained resilient in January although some countries suffered amid a resurgence in coronavirus infections underscoring the fragile and uneven nature of the economic recovery http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-global-economy/factories-have-mixed-performance-as-pandemic-impact-lingers-idUSKBN2A116H2021-02-02
BEIJING Chinese syringe makers are warning that they may only be able to fulfil some orders as late as June as global coronavirus vaccination programmes put unprecedented levels of pressure on their factory lines and snarl the countrys own vaccine efforts NegativeBEIJING Chinese syringe makers are warning that they may only be able to fulfil some orders as late as June as global coronavirus vaccination programmes put unprecedented levels of pressure on their factory lines and snarl the countrys own vaccine efforts http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-syringes/chinese-syringe-producers-under-pressure-as-vaccination-programmes-drive-order-surge-idUSKBN2A20BS2021-02-02
So our fear is that the events may make the situation worse for he said NegativeThe party of Myanmars detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi called on Tuesday for her immediate release from detention and for the junta to recognise her victory in November elections a day after a military coup sparked global outrage http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-myanmar-politics/suu-kyis-party-demands-her-release-as-myanmar-generals-tighten-grip-on-power-idUSKBN2A139S2021-02-02
Investors are concerned however that they may struggle to hit their profit projections by investing in costly renewable projects which typically have lower rates of return than oil NegativeLONDON Royal Dutch Shell is betting on its expertise in power trading and rapid growth in hydrogen and biofuels markets as it shifts away from oil rather than joining rivals in a scramble for renewable power assets company sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-shell-strategy-insight/shell-targets-power-trading-and-hydrogen-in-climate-drive-idUSKBN2A10ZZ2021-02-01
The government may also issue separately a sukuk for the domestic market before July he said adding that it could be in the region of around 300 million dinars NegativeTUNIS Tunisia will issue debt worth up to billion this year and aims to roll over some existing credit arrangements while setting in train wider economic reforms Finance Minister Ali Kooli told Reuters in an interview http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-finance-minister-exclusive/exclusive-tunisia-to-issue-up-to-3-billion-debt-and-push-reforms-this-year-finance-minister-says-idUSKBN2A00BB2021-02-01
The government may also consider lifting the state of emergency in some lesspopulated areas such as Tochigi Prefecture which has seen a decline in cases local media said NegativeTOKYO Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight the spread of COVID19 for Tokyo and other areas three sources with knowledge of the legal procedures said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japan-expected-to-extend-covid-19-state-of-emergency-sources-idUSKBN2A11372021-02-01
DUBLIN Ryanair said on Monday it may lose close to 1 billion euros NegativeDUBLIN Ryanair said on Monday it may lose close to 1 billion euros http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-ryanair-results/ryanair-forecasts-record-annual-loss-as-covid-19-wreaks-havoc-idUSKBN2A11F62021-02-01
Herd immunity against COVID19 may require vaccination rates of at least Dr NeutralNEW YORK Black New Yorkers skepticism about vaccines developed at record speed to fight COVID19 means they lag behind other racial groups in inoculations to fight the pandemic that has killed more than 400000 people in the United States officials said on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-vaccinations/authorities-seek-to-boost-trust-low-covid-vaccination-rates-among-black-new-yorkers-idUSKBN2A00UY2021-02-01
Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla said there was a high that emerging variants may eventually render the companys vaccine ineffective NegativeCHICAGO Clinical trial data on two COVID19 vaccines show that a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa is lessening their ability to protect against the illness underscoring the need to vaccinate vast numbers of people as quickly as possible scientists said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-variant/fresh-data-show-toll-south-african-virus-variant-takes-on-vaccine-efficacy-idUSKBN29Z0I72021-01-31
Securities laws that typically protect smaller investors from fraud may be of little help for investors who buy shares of GameStop at elevated levels Langevoort said PositiveNEW YORK It sounds like the start of a Investors stuck inside during a pandemic begin to bid up an asset until its price becomes untethered to reality http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trading-bubbles-analysis/analysis-a-tulip-by-another-name-gamestonk-and-the-case-for-investor-caution-idUSKBN29Z0HG2021-01-31
The user agreement on Robinhoods website says it may at any time in its sole discretion and without prior notice to Me prohibit or restrict My ability to trade securities NegativeRobinhood Markets Incs user agreement is likely to protect the brokerage app from a barrage of lawsuits filed by customers after it blocked a frenzied trading rally in companies such as GameStop Corp that was fueled on social media forums http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trading-robinhood-liability-an/analysis-robinhood-and-reddit-protected-from-lawsuits-by-user-agreement-congress-idUSKBN29Z0HI2021-01-31
Taro Kono said he was concerned about a European Union announcement that it may block exports of vaccines produced there until sufficient supplies are provided to the European people NeutralTOKYO Japans vaccine rollout chief said on Friday that growing nationalism over supplies of COVID19 shots could lead to retaliation and disruptions to global supplies http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-vaccine/japan-vaccine-chief-says-nationalism-of-covid-19-shots-could-disrupt-global-supplies-idUSKBN29Y1LA2021-01-30
Its buying spree has driven up global prices of corn and other grains and may stoke food inflation in economies already reeling from the COVID19 pandemic NegativeCHICAGO China booked its biggest purchase of U.S. corn yet the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Friday buying more at once than any country except the Soviet Union 30 years ago as it tries to meet a surge in demand for animal feed http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-usa-corn-exports/china-books-biggest-deal-yet-for-u-s-corn-idUSKBN29Y2CG2021-01-30
WASHINGTON The U.S. securities regulator on Friday said it would review actions that may unduly trading of certain securities and said it was closely monitoring potential wrongdoing amid recent price volatility in the U.S. stock market NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. securities regulator on Friday said it would review actions that may unduly trading of certain securities and said it was closely monitoring potential wrongdoing amid recent price volatility in the U.S. stock market http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-retail-trading-sec/u-s-sec-will-review-actions-inhibiting-trading-of-some-securities-idUSKBN29Y1ZP2021-01-30
A government spokesman sparked uproar on social media this week when he suggested in a tweet that the deaths of ruling party officials may have been the work of medical NegativeHARARE When Zimbabwes rich and powerful get sick they often go abroad in search of the best treatment money can ousted President Robert Mugabe died in a hospital in Singapore in 2019 http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-zimbabwe/wake-up-call-for-zimbabwes-elite-as-covid-19-floods-hospitals-killing-rich-and-poor-idUSKBN29Y13U2021-01-30
SHANGHAI Chinas shortterm money rates rose for a fifth straight day on Friday busting above the central banks interest rate corridor ceiling as an insufficient liquidity injection raised speculation that a shift to a tighter policy may be underway NegativeSHANGHAI Chinas shortterm money rates rose for a fifth straight day on Friday busting above the central banks interest rate corridor ceiling as an insufficient liquidity injection raised speculation that a shift to a tighter policy may be underway http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-markets-repo/chinas-o-n-repo-highest-since-march-2015-busts-pboc-corridor-ceiling-idUSKBN29Y2P12021-01-30
The reason JNJs vaccine may be ideal for stemming the tide of the outbreak is because it provides strong if comparatively lower protection against COVID19 but with a single dose NegativeJohnson Johnson said its singledose vaccine was effective in preventing COVID19 in the United States but a lower rate of was observed globally in the large trial conducted across three continents and against multiple variants http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-johnson-j/instant-view-jj-covid-19-vaccine-is-66-effective-globally-idUSKBN29Y1TG2021-01-30
The whole sector performance of new economy stocks may be the main incentive for the hot demand to Kuaishou PositiveHONG KONG Chinas Kuaishou Technology raised http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-kuaishou-ipo-pricing/retail-buyers-flood-chinas-kuaishou-hk-ipo-with-162-billion-offered-idUSKBN29Y0J42021-01-30
Reports on social media on Wednesday said President Kais Saied had been sent a letter that may have contained poison NegativeTUNIS A suspicious envelope sent this week to Tunisias Presidency did not contain any toxic narcotic dangerous or explosive substance the countrys Public Prosecutor said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-president/envelope-sent-to-tunisian-president-was-not-poisoned-says-prosecutor-idUSKBN29Y2PU2021-01-30
SINGAPORE United States President Joe Bidens new administration may hold meetings with Chinese counterparts at a World Economic Forum meeting in Singapore in May the organisations president said on Friday PositiveSINGAPORE United States President Joe Bidens new administration may hold meetings with Chinese counterparts at a World Economic Forum meeting in Singapore in May the organisations president said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-davos-meeting-singapore/u-s-and-china-may-meet-at-singapores-davos-wef-says-idUSKBN29Y0S32021-01-30
I may have to carry arms to protect myself and my Mikati told local media NegativeTRIPOLI Lebanon Lebanons caretaker prime minister and its president on Friday condemned overnight violence in the city of Tripoli where protesters angry over a strict lockdown clashed with security forces and set the municipality building on fire http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-lebanon-protests/lebanese-leaders-condemn-violence-after-tripoli-unrest-idUSKBN29Y10F2021-01-30
But there may be small signs of hope on the domestic demand front in addition to the encouraging news on China PositiveFORT COLLINS Colo http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-usa-ethanol-braun/column-u-s-ethanol-output-slips-as-china-rumored-to-be-back-in-the-market-idUSKBN29X16N2021-01-29
In his statement Commissioner Zucker urged the attorney generals office to communicate those so the state might pursue enforcement including fines in cases where nursing homes may have underreported fatalities NegativeNew York states health department may have undercounted the COVID19 death toll among state nursing home residents by as much as according to a report released by the state attorney generals office on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-new-york/new-york-prosecutor-says-state-undercounted-nursing-home-covid-19-deaths-by-up-to-50-idUSKBN29X2IK2021-01-29
New York states health department may have undercounted the COVID19 death toll among state nursing home residents by as much as according to a report released by the state attorney generals office on Thursday NegativeNew York states health department may have undercounted the COVID19 death toll among state nursing home residents by as much as according to a report released by the state attorney generals office on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-new-york/new-york-prosecutor-says-state-undercounted-nursing-home-covid-19-deaths-by-up-to-50-idUSKBN29X2IK2021-01-29
But Talwani said that although the prison conditions in Japan may be that was not enough to bar extradition and that authorities had established their alleged actions were an extraditable offense NegativeBOSTON A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a lastditch effort by two men to avoid being extradited to Japan to face charges they helped former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee the country http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-ghosn/u-s-judge-allows-extradition-of-two-men-accused-of-aiding-ghosn-escape-idUSKBN29X31U2021-01-29
J.P. Morgan named 45 stocks that it said may be susceptible to short squeezes and similar fragility including Macerich Co Cheesecake Factory Inc and Stitch Fix Inc NegativeAn army of retail investors that has routed Wall Streets professionals in recent days was dealt a blow on Thursday after online brokerages restricted purchases of redhot GameStop and other stocks that had soared this week http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-retail-trading/small-investors-behind-surge-in-gamestop-and-other-shares-hit-by-restrictions-idUSKBN29X12T2021-01-29
Looking ahead investors may look to Chinas manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index data for January due to be released on Sunday for direction PositiveSINGAPORE Oil prices were steady on Friday sticking to ranges seen over the past three weeks as investors looked for signs of changing supply and demand fundamentals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-global-oil/oil-steady-as-supply-cuts-offset-demand-worries-on-stalled-vaccine-rollouts-idUSKBN29Y07X2021-01-29
It may take time for those plans to get realized in full however as households assess what a safe return to normal life might look like PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. policymakers are touting the gradual rise in the number of people who have received a coronavirus vaccination as the beginning of the end of the economys fight with the pandemic but realtime data suggests the awaited rebound is still at the starting line http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-economy-reopening/with-vaccinations-on-the-rise-u-s-economy-remains-in-the-waiting-room-idUSKBN29X2P32021-01-29
MANILA The Philippines may benefit if there is a renewed emphasis on Asia by the new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden which could help act as a counterbalance to China in the region the countrys defence minister said on Friday PositiveMANILA The Philippines may benefit if there is a renewed emphasis on Asia by the new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden which could help act as a counterbalance to China in the region the countrys defence minister said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-philippines-usa-china/philippines-says-may-benefit-from-any-pivot-to-asia-by-biden-administration-idUSKBN29Y03Y2021-01-29
NEW YORK The clash between retail traders and Wall Street professionals that sparked roller coaster rides in the shares of GameStop Corp may pose a risk to dozens of other stocks and potentially create a headache for the broader market analysts said NegativeNEW YORK The clash between retail traders and Wall Street professionals that sparked roller coaster rides in the shares of GameStop Corp may pose a risk to dozens of other stocks and potentially create a headache for the broader market analysts said http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-retail-trading-shorts/gamestop-effect-could-ripple-further-as-wall-street-eyes-short-squeeze-candidates-idUSKBN29X2MG2021-01-29
The deal which may be announced as early as Friday in the United States will value Faraday at around PositiveChinese automaker Geely will be an anchor investor in a plan by U.S. electric vehicle firm Faraday Future to go public through a merger with a blankcheck acquisition company two people familiar with the matter said http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-faradayfuture-m-a-property-solutions/chinas-geely-to-help-bankroll-faraday-future-spac-deal-sources-idUSKBN29X0DY2021-01-28
Our focus is not on what our ranking may be but on serving our a Toyota spokeswoman said NeutralTOKYO Japans Toyota Motor Corp overtook Germanys Volkswagen in vehicle sales last year regaining pole position as the worlds top selling automaker for the first time in five years as the pandemic demand slump hit its German rival harder http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-toyota-sales/toyota-beats-volkswagen-to-become-worlds-no-1-car-seller-in-2020-idUSKBN29X0II2021-01-28
LOS ANGELES The hit Game of fantasy franchise may be expanded to animation in a new series for streaming service HBO Max The Hollywood Reporter said on Wednesday PositiveLOS ANGELES The hit Game of fantasy franchise may be expanded to animation in a new series for streaming service HBO Max The Hollywood Reporter said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-television-game-of-thrones/hbo-max-considering-animated-game-of-thrones-series-report-idUSKBN29X03V2021-01-28
Mexican health officials have said they were working to identify people who may have had close contact to the president while he was contagious NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was progressing well with minimal symptoms of COVID19 a senior health official said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico/mexican-president-progressing-well-with-minor-symptoms-after-covid-19-diagnosis-minister-says-idUSKBN29X0AM2021-01-28
Separately Blinken said he had asked Zalmay Khalilzad to stay on as the U.S. special representative to Afghanistan peace moves calling his work vital PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday his first full day in the job that he favored cooperation with China on climate change and other issues of shared concern even as he reiterated that genocide had been committed against Uighur Muslims in its Xinjiang region http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-usa-china-blinken/new-u-s-secretary-of-state-favors-cooperation-with-china-despite-genocide-of-uighurs-idUSKBN29W2RC2021-01-28
A Delaware judge on Wednesday said former CBS shareholders may pursue a lawsuit accusing Shari Redstone the daughter of late media magnate Sumner Redstone of pressuring the company into entering an unfair merger that created ViacomCBS Inc NegativeA Delaware judge on Wednesday said former CBS shareholders may pursue a lawsuit accusing Shari Redstone the daughter of late media magnate Sumner Redstone of pressuring the company into entering an unfair merger that created ViacomCBS Inc http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-viacom-m-a-cbs-court/former-cbs-shareholders-can-sue-shari-redstone-over-viacomcbs-merger-idUSKBN29X02B2021-01-28
Mexico has officially registered 152016 deaths from COVID19 but officials have acknowledged that the number may be far higher NegativeMEXICO CITY Deaths in Mexico jumped nearly between January and August as the COVID19 pandemic swept the country and 184000 more people died than during the same period in 2019 Mexicos statistics institute said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico-death/mexico-registered-184000-more-deaths-in-first-8-months-of-2020-idUSKBN29W29K2021-01-28
Allowing internet users to choose to give other parties access to their clicking data may also promote competition among online advertising suppliers the ACCC said PositiveSYDNEY An Australian regulator is considering letting internet users choose what personal data companies like Google share with advertisers as part of the countrys attempts to shatter the dominance of tech titans http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-australia-media-regulator/australia-takes-on-google-advertising-dominance-in-latest-big-tech-fight-idUSKBN29X02X2021-01-28
Britain has banned travellers from 22 highrisk nations where new coronavirus variants have emerged such as South Africa and some in South America or may be present like Portugal NegativeLONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated on Wednesday the COVID19 lockdown in England would last until March 8 when schools could start to reopen as the government announced new measures to clamp down on travel to and from Britain http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain/english-lockdown-set-to-last-until-at-least-march-johnson-indicates-idUSKBN29W1L02021-01-28
Tye family attorney Fanon Rucker of The Cochran Firm suspects Mages may have mistaken Tye for the robber NegativeThe family of an unarmed Black man who was shot dead by a white store owner in Cincinnati asked the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday to open a civil rights investigation into the case after the local prosecutor declined to bring any charges http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-race-cincinnati-exclusive/exclusive-family-of-black-man-killed-by-cincinnati-store-owner-seeks-federal-civil-rights-probe-idUSKBN29W2NE2021-01-28
Without giving any evidence Magufuli said vaccines may be part of a foreign plot to steal Africas wealth NegativeDAR ES SALAAM President John Magufuli said on Wednesday that Tanzania did not need a coronavirus lockdown because God would protect his people and homespun precautions such as steam inhalation were better than dangerous foreign vaccines http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-tanzania/decrying-vaccines-tanzania-leader-says-god-will-protect-from-covid-19-idUSKBN29W1Z62021-01-28
The rise may also be coming from holders of GameStop shares seeking to protect their gains against a potential decline Frederick said NegativeNEW YORK Jan 28 The volume of bearish options bets on GameStop Corp has surged while bullish bets are taking a backseat after a run that has catapulted the video game and electronics retailers shares more than over the past four sessions http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/gamestop-stocks-options/bearish-gamestop-options-contracts-fly-off-the-shelf-after-stock-surge-idUSL1N2K22YX2021-01-28
LOS ANGELES Dwayne Johnson may be one of the most successful and popular celebrities in Hollywood but he says theres a lot more to his life than wrestling champion football player and actor PositiveLOS ANGELES Dwayne Johnson may be one of the most successful and popular celebrities in Hollywood but he says theres a lot more to his life than wrestling champion football player and actor http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-television-young-rock/dwayne-johnson-shares-stories-from-his-crazy-youth-in-young-rock-idUSKBN29W05F2021-01-27
These may be better assets to develop from a capital allocation perspective said Angus Rodger Woodmacs research director PositiveSINGAPORE Chinese oil majors will struggle to extend fast growth in shale gas production beyond 2025 as complex geology and failure to draw in more investors make it expensive to develop the unconventional resource http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-shalegas/analysis-chinese-majors-to-struggle-to-extend-shale-gas-boom-beyond-2025-idUSKBN29V0ZE2021-01-27
SHANGHAI One of Chinas key shortterm money rates surged to a near sixyear high on Wednesday as investors worried that policymakers may be starting to shift to a tighter stance to cool gains in share prices and property markets PositiveSHANGHAI One of Chinas key shortterm money rates surged to a near sixyear high on Wednesday as investors worried that policymakers may be starting to shift to a tighter stance to cool gains in share prices and property markets http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-markets-repo/china-short-term-rate-hits-near-6-year-high-on-holiday-demand-policy-tightening-worries-idUSKBN29W0BH2021-01-27
on Tuesday on rising speculation Biden may have to scale back and possibly delay his ambitious stimulus plan NegativeExJapan Asia down 0 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-asian-shares-slip-microsofts-brisk-earnings-boost-tech-sector-idUSL1N2K20682021-01-27
Those can be plugged in to any 100V outlet the standard in Japan although temporary vaccination centres such as schools may need rewiring PositiveTOKYO Japans vaccination rollout faces logistical hurdles that could further delay the slowmoving campaign experts and officials say complicating plans to deliver widescale coronavirus inoculations in time for the Olympics http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-vaccines/dry-ice-containers-and-overworked-doctors-olympic-hurdles-for-japans-vaccine-roll-out-idUSKBN29W0052021-01-27
Robinhood said its customers on the East Coast may have had issues with accessing the internet due to Verizons outage but its platform was operational NegativeThousands of users across the U.S. East Coast faced widespread internet outage from providers including Verizon Communications Inc on Tuesday disrupting services offered by Google Amazon Zoom Slack and other tech firms http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-usa-stocks-retail/widespread-internet-outage-hits-u-s-east-coast-idUSKBN29V25H2021-01-27
Countries around the world have tightened border controls over concerns that new COVID19 variants are more transmissible and that vaccines may not work against one from South African NegativeLONDON Britains RollsRoyce lowered forecasts for how much its engines will fly this year as tighter coronavirus travel restrictions inflict fresh pain on airlines saying this would mean a cash outflow of some 2 billion pounds http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-rolls-royce-hldg-outlook/travel-troubles-force-rolls-royce-to-cut-2021-flight-forecasts-idUSKBN29V0O92021-01-27
South African variant may resist current antibody treatments NegativeThe following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID19 the illness caused by the virus http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/south-african-virus-variant-may-resist-antibody-drugs-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-seems-to-work-vs-uk-variant-idUSKBN29P2OK2021-01-27
Challenging conditions in the broader industry mean there may be incremental disappointments in a number of other Morgan Stanley analysts said in a note NegativeLONDON Britains RollsRoyce lowered forecasts for how much its engines will fly this year as tighter coronavirus travel restrictions inflict fresh pain on airlines saying this would mean a cash outflow of some 2 billion pounds http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-rolls-royce-hldg-outlook/travel-troubles-force-rolls-royce-to-cut-2021-flight-forecasts-idUSKBN29V0O92021-01-27
BEIJING Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans findings which may one day contribute to similar treatment for humans PositiveBEIJING Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans findings which may one day contribute to similar treatment for humans http://www.reuters.com/news/science/article/us-china-genes-ageing/chinese-scientists-develop-gene-therapy-which-could-delay-ageing-idUSKBN29P02V2021-01-27
Uzan acknowledged a risk that fewer staff may be needed but was optimistic that could happen quite as workers retire without being replaced NeutralPARIS The worlds biggest diesel engine factory in Tremery eastern France is undergoing a radical overhaul its switching to make electric motors http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-autos-europe-diesel/death-of-diesel-looms-as-carmakers-accelerate-to-electric-future-idUSKBN29U1HI2021-01-27
The compound is expected to help restore immune function and in turn may reduce the severity of various infectious diseases including the company said in a statement NeutralTOKYO Shionogi Co has sold the development and marketing rights for a COVID19 treatment to Californiabased biotech BioAge Labs Inc the Japanese drugmaker said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-shionogi/japans-shionogi-sells-coronavirus-drug-rights-to-u-s-biotech-bioage-idUSKBN29V0MX2021-01-26
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate is aiming to approve some coronavirus relief before former President Donald Trumps impeachment trial begins in early February but Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned a comprehensive deal may be four to six weeks away PositiveWASHINGTON The U.S. Senate is aiming to approve some coronavirus relief before former President Donald Trumps impeachment trial begins in early February but Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned a comprehensive deal may be four to six weeks away http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-congress/schumer-sees-next-big-u-s-covid-19-relief-bill-passing-in-4-6-weeks-idUSKBN29U1PL2021-01-26
WASHINGTON With Democrats controlling the Senate progressives want to repeal the Trump administrations Wall Streetfriendly rules but they may struggle to win enough votes in a thinly divided Congress and risk obstructing President Joe Bidens agencies from writing stricter new rules said lobbyists and legal experts NegativeWASHINGTON With Democrats controlling the Senate progressives want to repeal the Trump administrations Wall Streetfriendly rules but they may struggle to win enough votes in a thinly divided Congress and risk obstructing President Joe Bidens agencies from writing stricter new rules said lobbyists and legal experts http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-congress-wall-street/analysis-congressional-democrats-face-challenges-in-repealing-wall-street-friendly-rules-idUSKBN29U13S2021-01-26
But with such a waferthin margin Brown may struggle to win vital support from moderate Democrats especially from those whom have publicly supported similar rulechanges in the past NeutralWASHINGTON With Democrats controlling the Senate progressives want to repeal the Trump administrations Wall Streetfriendly rules but they may struggle to win enough votes in a thinly divided Congress and risk obstructing President Joe Bidens agencies from writing stricter new rules said lobbyists and legal experts http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-congress-wall-street/analysis-congressional-democrats-face-challenges-in-repealing-wall-street-friendly-rules-idUSKBN29U13S2021-01-26
Some health officials are concerned current vaccines may not be effective against the South Africa COVID19 variant which also raises the prospect of reinfection NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden signed an order on Monday barring most nonU.S. citizens who have recently been in South Africa from entering the United States effective Saturday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-travel/biden-extends-europe-brazil-travel-restrictions-adds-south-africa-idUSKBN29U26W2021-01-26
Progressives may want to rewrite some rules but could risk legal challenges arguing the rule is substantially similar NegativeWASHINGTON With Democrats controlling the Senate progressives want to repeal the Trump administrations Wall Streetfriendly rules but they may struggle to win enough votes in a thinly divided Congress and risk obstructing President Joe Bidens agencies from writing stricter new rules said lobbyists and legal experts http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-congress-wall-street/analysis-congressional-democrats-face-challenges-in-repealing-wall-street-friendly-rules-idUSKBN29U13S2021-01-26
His absence may sap some vigor from the governments rollout of its vaccine program which is currently solely reliant on the product developed by U.S. drugmaker Pfizer PositiveMEXICO CITY Mexicos President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday he had tested positive for COVID19 amid the countrys deadliest week yet in the coronavirus pandemic which has pushed the health system of the Mexican capital to its limits http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico-president/mexican-president-contracts-covid-19-after-worst-week-of-pandemic-idUSKBN29U02F2021-01-25
Bloomfield said the South African variant may be more transmissible but there was not yet enough research available NegativeWELLINGTON New Zealand on Monday confirmed its first case of COVID19 in the community in months in a 56yearold woman but said close contacts of the recently returned traveller had so far tested negative http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-newzealand/new-zealand-confirms-first-covid-19-case-in-months-sparking-australia-travel-halt-idUSKBN29U01T2021-01-25
While refiners may be getting paid the same amount for gasoline as last year its on much lower said Bob Yawger director for energy market futures at Mizuho NegativeNEW YORK U.S. refiners are girding for a painful slate of fourthquarter earnings reflecting the pressure of rising crude prices weak demand due to renewed COVID19 travel restrictions and higher costs of associated with blending of renewable fuels into their products http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-refining-results/u-s-oil-refiners-set-for-worst-earnings-quarter-of-the-pandemic-idUSKBN29U0F02021-01-25
WASHINGTON The United States is closely watching the more infectious variant of COVID19 after British officials warned that it may also be more deadly two top U.S. health officials said on Saturday cautioning more data is needed NegativeWASHINGTON The United States is closely watching the more infectious variant of COVID19 after British officials warned that it may also be more deadly two top U.S. health officials said on Saturday cautioning more data is needed http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa/u-s-health-officials-more-data-needed-on-uk-covid-19-variant-warning-idUSKBN29S0J92021-01-24
Scientists on Wednesday said the South African variant may reduce the efficacy of current vaccines which also raises the prospect of reinfection NegativeWASHINGTON The United States is closely watching the more infectious variant of COVID19 after British officials warned that it may also be more deadly two top U.S. health officials said on Saturday cautioning more data is needed http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa/u-s-health-officials-more-data-needed-on-uk-covid-19-variant-warning-idUSKBN29S0J92021-01-24
The latest opinion polls may tempt him to do something similar soon PositiveBRASILIA Brazils government entered 2021 determined to slash last years record budget deficit but a devastating second wave of COVID19 and fragile economic growth are piling the political pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro to keep spending http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-brazil-economy-spending-analysis/analysis-vowing-budget-control-brazil-faces-pressure-to-keep-spending-idUSKBN29R23Y2021-01-23
YORK The Keystone XL pipeline project may be dead but the United States is still poised to pull in record imports of Canadian oil in coming years through other pipelines that are in the midst of expanding PositiveYORK The Keystone XL pipeline project may be dead but the United States is still poised to pull in record imports of Canadian oil in coming years through other pipelines that are in the midst of expanding http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-biden-keystone-oil/even-without-keystone-xl-u-s-set-for-record-canadian-oil-imports-idUSKBN29R1RB2021-01-23
An upcoming billion IPO from Chinese online video company Kuaishou may draw in even more mainland money PositiveDAVOS http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-global-markets-themes/take-five-davos-goes-virtual-idUSKBN29R1DK2021-01-23
13 that Parler may be offline for good but later pledged it would return stronger PositiveA U.S. judge on Thursday rejected Parlers demand that Amazon http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-amazon-com-parler/parler-loses-bid-to-require-amazon-to-restore-service-idUSKBN29Q2T32021-01-22
Those in favelas in indigenous communities and in settlements set up by runaway slaves where Black Brazilians live by old traditions may suffer still more campaigners said Negativemost of last year they had received a decent government stipend to survive the pandemic but that all ended with 2020 unleashing a frenzy of favela requests for food http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil/starve-to-death-or-die-of-covid-stark-choice-for-brazils-poor-idUSKBN29Q2PL2021-01-22
10 may have to wait another 15 days before they can be rescued because of a blockage on their intended escape route officials said on Thursday NegativeQIXIA China Workers trapped in a gold mine in China since Jan http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-china-accident-mine/trapped-china-gold-miners-have-to-wait-15-days-for-rescue-idUSKBN29Q0DE2021-01-22
TOKYO A domestic tourism campaign promoted by Japans Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may have contributed to a sharp increase in coronavirus infection cases in the country a prominent adviser to the governments pandemic response said NegativeTOKYO A domestic tourism campaign promoted by Japans Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may have contributed to a sharp increase in coronavirus infection cases in the country a prominent adviser to the governments pandemic response said http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-travel/japan-tourism-push-linked-to-surge-in-covid-19-infections-study-idUSKBN29R0J22021-01-22
But the letter lays out strong evidence against Giuliani and he may face a public reprimand said Faughnan NegativeA group of prominent attorneys on Thursday asked New Yorks judiciary to suspend the law license of former President Donald Trumps lawyer Rudy Giuliani for making false claims in postelection lawsuits and for urging Trumps supporters to engage in trial by shortly before they stormed the U.S. Capitol http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-trump-lawyers/attorneys-call-for-giuliani-to-lose-law-license-over-false-claims-mob-incitement-idUSKBN29Q2XJ2021-01-22
NEW Jack Mas 50second video reappearance may have buoyed Alibaba Groups shares yet it has done little to resolve the Chinese ecommerce giants troubled relationship with regulators that is making some investors hesitate about owning its stock PositiveNEW Jack Mas 50second video reappearance may have buoyed Alibaba Groups shares yet it has done little to resolve the Chinese ecommerce giants troubled relationship with regulators that is making some investors hesitate about owning its stock http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-china-alibaba-jack-ma-investors/analysis-jack-mas-reappearance-fails-to-soothe-all-investor-concerns-idUSKBN29Q02S2021-01-21
Under your leadership may the American people continue to draw strength from the lofty political ethical and religious values that have inspired the nation since its founding PositiveHere is how world leaders are reacting to U.S. President Joe Bidens inauguration on Wednesday replacing Donald Trump http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-usa-biden-world-quotes/how-world-leaders-are-reacting-to-joe-bidens-inauguration-idUSKBN29P1IL2021-01-21
We may be behind by 50000 to 60000 tonnes NeutralTightening global supplies of basic foodstuffs and disruptions to shipping caused by the coronavirus pandemic are driving up the cost of rice the most important staple food for billions of people worldwide http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-asia-rice-feed/feed-fight-african-consumers-hit-as-asia-gobbles-up-rice-supplies-idUSKBN29Q04N2021-01-21
The use of robot testing systems may help to preserve medical manpower and improve overall accuracy Tamura said without committing to using the Kawasaki Heavy setup PositiveTOKYO Japans health minister watched a demonstration on Tuesday of a prototype automated COVID19 testing machine that uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a persons nose and can deliver the results in about 80 minutes http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-testing/japan-eyes-use-of-robots-to-boost-covid-19-testing-as-olympics-loom-idUSKBN29O0SW2021-01-20
TOKYO The chief of Japans COVID19 vaccination programme denied media reports that vaccinations for the general population may start in May as the country battles a third wave that has brought record numbers of infections and serious cases NegativeTOKYO The chief of Japans COVID19 vaccination programme denied media reports that vaccinations for the general population may start in May as the country battles a third wave that has brought record numbers of infections and serious cases http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japans-vaccine-programme-chief-denies-reports-of-may-roll-out-idUSKBN29P0972021-01-20
With Democrats now in control of Congress and Democratic Presidentelect Joe Biden due to take office on Wednesday the role of big oil in climate change may draw renewed attention PositiveWASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with a dispute that one justice called a close over a lawsuit filed by the city of Baltimore against energy companies seeking monetary damages due to the impact of global climate change http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-court-climate/u-s-supreme-court-wrestles-with-dispute-over-baltimore-climate-suit-idUSKBN29O2CV2021-01-20
While stimulus green policies and infrastructure have pushed the broad market to record highs some investors are growing concerned that the rally may have run too far ahead NegativeNEW YORK As Joe Biden takes over the presidency investors are trying to determine how much fuel is left in trades betting on his policies which have sparked outsized rallies in everything from cyclical stocks to shares of solarpowered companies http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-markets-inauguration-analysis/analysis-stimulus-plans-fuel-biden-trade-but-wall-street-wonders-if-it-can-continue-idUSKBN29P0H32021-01-20
They maintained firmwide targets for efficiency and returnonequity suggesting that Goldman may lean on cost cuts instead of revenue growth to reach them NegativeGoldman Sachs Group Inc posted a blockbuster fourthquarter profit that dwarfed Wall Street estimates on Tuesday but executives warned that capital markets activity fueling results lately will probably slow down and that the banks consumer business will take longer to get in the black http://www.reuters.com/subjects/banks/article/us-goldman-sachs-results/goldman-hints-at-cost-cuts-to-hit-targets-as-trading-gains-look-ready-to-slow-idUSKBN29O1F52021-01-20
NEW YORK When he assumes office on Wednesday Presidentelect Joe Biden will inherit a stock market near alltime highs along with a gaping budget deficit a weakening dollar elevated economic uncertainty and a Federal Reserve that may have less ammunition to fight the next crisis NegativeNEW YORK When he assumes office on Wednesday Presidentelect Joe Biden will inherit a stock market near alltime highs along with a gaping budget deficit a weakening dollar elevated economic uncertainty and a Federal Reserve that may have less ammunition to fight the next crisis http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-biden-markets/trumps-parting-gifts-to-biden-roaring-stocks-a-weaker-dollar-tons-of-debt-idUSKBN29P0IF2021-01-20
The idea remains under consideration and the Biden White House may not ultimately make the move one of the sources said NeutralWASHINGTON The incoming administration of U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden is considering creating a White House position focused on competition policy and issues relating to antitrust two sources familiar with internal deliberations said http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-biden-antitrust-exclusive/exclusive-biden-administration-considers-creating-white-house-antitrust-czar-sources-idUSKBN29O2PT2021-01-20
Regulatory is raising the cost for investors to stay in Mexico which may allow the government to gradually squeeze out some and pick up their assets cheaply he said NegativeMEXICO CITY Mexicos government is coming to realize that with a new president entering the White House on Wednesday overturning a reform that opened Mexican energy markets to foreign investors might not be as straightforward as it thought http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-mexico-usa-energy/analysis-mexican-presidents-energy-reform-threat-faces-u-s-reality-check-idUSKBN29O2BK2021-01-20
The outcome may affect around a dozen similar lawsuits by U.S. states cities and counties NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday grappled with a dispute that one justice called a close over a lawsuit filed by the city of Baltimore against energy companies seeking monetary damages due to the impact of global climate change http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-court-climate/u-s-supreme-court-wrestles-with-dispute-over-baltimore-climate-suit-idUSKBN29O2CV2021-01-20
JOHANNESBURG Previous infection with the coronavirus may offer less protection against the new variant first identified in South Africa scientists said on Monday although they hope that vaccines will still work NegativeJOHANNESBURG Previous infection with the coronavirus may offer less protection against the new variant first identified in South Africa scientists said on Monday although they hope that vaccines will still work http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica-variant/previous-coronavirus-infection-may-offer-less-protection-from-new-variant-idUSKBN29N1NX2021-01-19
There may be compensation through other arms of the immune system that allow vaccines to still PositiveJOHANNESBURG Previous infection with the coronavirus may offer less protection against the new variant first identified in South Africa scientists said on Monday although they hope that vaccines will still work http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica-variant/previous-coronavirus-infection-may-offer-less-protection-from-new-variant-idUSKBN29N1NX2021-01-19
Western countries may consider targeted sanctions on Russian individuals deemed to have been involved in Navalnys arrest and any decision to jail him NegativeEuropean countries have criticised the arrest of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny on his return home after being poisoned and some have called for European Union sanctions against Moscow http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-politics-navalny-factbox/factbox-how-might-west-respond-to-russia-over-navalnys-arrest-idUSKBN29N1GJ2021-01-19
WASHINGTON Wall Street may be facing an uncomfortable four years after Presidentelect Joe Bidens team confirmed on Monday it planned to nominate two consumer champions to lead top financial agencies signaling a tougher stance on the industry than many had anticipated PositiveWASHINGTON Wall Street may be facing an uncomfortable four years after Presidentelect Joe Bidens team confirmed on Monday it planned to nominate two consumer champions to lead top financial agencies signaling a tougher stance on the industry than many had anticipated http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-biden-wallstreet/outlook-darkens-for-wall-street-as-bidens-regulators-take-shape-idUSKBN29N1W32021-01-19
Museveni one of Africas longestruling leaders has dismissed the allegations of fraud and said the election may turn out to be the most in Ugandan history NegativeKAMPALA Bobi Wine leader of Ugandas main opposition party said troops raided its headquarters on Monday as staff tried to prepare a legal challenge to President Yoweri Musevenis declared victory in an election last week http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-uganda-election/ugandan-opposition-says-troops-raid-its-offices-amid-election-challenge-idUSKBN29N1K72021-01-19
It may take time but in the meantime we can always order a he added NeutralPARIS The European Union and the incoming administration of U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden should suspend a trade dispute to give themselves time to find common ground Frances foreign minister said in remarks published on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-trade-france/france-wants-suspension-of-poisonous-u-s-europe-trade-spat-idUSKBN29M06P2021-01-18
However Twitter has determined that it may be in the publics interest for the Tweet to remain the warning said NegativeThe Brazilian jungle state of Amazonas received more emergency supplies of oxygen and respirators on Saturday as the military and neighboring Venezuela scrambled to alleviate an unfolding humanitarian crisis caused by the COVID19 outbreak http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-brazil/reeling-again-from-covid-19-amazonas-gets-respirators-oxygen-from-brazil-air-force-and-venezuela-idUSKBN29L0KD2021-01-17
According to Bauer the police officer grabbed his hand shook it and said Its your house the statement says noting the officer may have acted out of fear NegativeWASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Departments internal watchdog will review how the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies prepared and responded to the storming of the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trumps supporters Inspector General Michael Horowitz said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-trump-capitol-review/internal-watchdog-to-probe-how-justice-department-prepared-before-capitol-riots-idUSKBN29K1TC2021-01-16
MOSCOW Russia will fully reopen schools across the country from next week and the second wave of the COVID19 outbreak may have passed its peak authorities said on Friday as the national case tally passed the 3 PositiveMOSCOW Russia will fully reopen schools across the country from next week and the second wave of the COVID19 outbreak may have passed its peak authorities said on Friday as the national case tally passed the 3 http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-cases/russia-to-reopen-schools-as-covid-19-case-tally-passes-3-5-million-idUSKBN29K0SO2021-01-16
9 trillion coronavirus relief stimulus package from Presidentelect Joe Biden may prove a doubleedged sword for investors sustaining optimism for further economic revival while raising worries over how the United States will pay for it all NegativeNEW YORK A proposed http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-investors-stimulus-analysis/analysis-wall-street-cheers-on-biden-stimulus-plan-but-worries-about-the-cost-idUSKBN29J2TY2021-01-15
We may not get acceptance but we will get tolerance NeutralKAMPALA Reuters Despite a presidential campaign marked by homophobic rhetoric Ugandans turned out to vote on Thursday with many hoping for change and finding unexpected camaraderie http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-uganda-lgbt-election/lgbt-ugandans-find-camaraderie-hope-and-despair-on-election-day-idUSKBN29J2LW2021-01-15
John Matze Parlers chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday that Parler may never get back online but said later that it would return and be stronger NegativeParler urged a U.S. judge on Thursday to order Amazon http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-amazon-com-parler/parler-urges-u-s-judge-to-order-amazon-to-restore-its-platform-idUSKBN29J2NG2021-01-15
More bullish investors may be getting ahead of themselves some analysts caution NeutralFor a year expected to mark a turning point for pandemicstricken European airlines 2021 is off to a rough start http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-risks/airlines-face-more-turbulence-before-vaccine-relief-idUSKBN29J1A22021-01-15
In the trial Trumps legal team may argue that his comments were not a call to violence and were protected under the First Amendment some legal experts said NegativeWASHINGTON America will be in uncharted territory when the U.S. Senate meets as soon as next week for the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump a case against the outgoing president that one Democrat preparing for arguments called shockingly evident http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-trump/second-trump-impeachment-trial-takes-u-s-into-uncharted-waters-idUSKBN29J1B62021-01-15
Many developing countries may still have months to wait for their first vaccines PositiveChina is stealing a march on Western drugmakers in the COVID19 vaccine race in developing nations with Indonesia and Turkey rolling out huge campaigns with a Chinese shot this week Brazil due to follow soon and even EU member Hungary signing up http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-global/china-steals-march-on-west-in-developing-nations-vaccine-rollout-idUSKBN29J2FT2021-01-15
President Donald Trump may hire a law professor who spoke at his rally before the riot at the U.S. Capitol to help defend him in an impeachment trial over a charge that he incited the violence according to two people familiar with the matter NegativePresident Donald Trump may hire a law professor who spoke at his rally before the riot at the U.S. Capitol to help defend him in an impeachment trial over a charge that he incited the violence according to two people familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-trump-lawyers-exclusive/exclusive-trump-considering-lawyer-who-spoke-at-rally-for-impeachment-defense-sources-idUSKBN29J0A92021-01-14
Social media platform Parler which has gone dark after being cut off by major service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content may never get back online said its CEO John Matze NegativeSocial media platform Parler which has gone dark after being cut off by major service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content may never get back online said its CEO John Matze http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-trump-parler-exclusive/exclusive-parler-ceo-says-social-media-app-favored-by-trump-supporters-may-not-return-idUSKBN29I2Z72021-01-14
Washington politicians have a reputation for sometimes hedging their stances and their comments so as to not offend any constituents back home who may have varying opinions PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. Representative Liz Cheney broke with the majority of her fellow Republicans in laying blame squarely on President Donald Trump for the deadly riot that Americans watched unfold in the U.S. Capitol a week ago http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-trump-cheney/not-going-anywhere-cheney-votes-to-impeach-trump-rejects-republican-criticism-idUSKBN29I31W2021-01-14
It may take days it may take weeks but Parler will return and when we do we will be stronger NeutralSocial media platform Parler which has gone dark after being cut off by major service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content may never get back online said its CEO John Matze http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-trump-parler-exclusive/exclusive-parler-ceo-says-social-media-app-favored-by-trump-supporters-may-not-return-idUSKBN29I2Z72021-01-14
BEIJING Digital decoupling between China and the United States could severely impact EU businesses in China and they should prepare for the and may be forced into a costly separation of their international operations European business groups said NegativeBEIJING Digital decoupling between China and the United States could severely impact EU businesses in China and they should prepare for the and may be forced into a costly separation of their international operations European business groups said http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-china-eu-decoupling/eu-companies-in-china-should-prepare-for-the-worst-in-digital-decoupling-report-idUSKBN29J04T2021-01-14
LONDON Bitcoin seems so flighty some might argue you may as well consult a crystal ball read the runes or stare at the stars to divine the direction of the capricious cryptocurrency NegativeLONDON Bitcoin seems so flighty some might argue you may as well consult a crystal ball read the runes or stare at the stars to divine the direction of the capricious cryptocurrency http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-crypto-currencies-astrology/when-to-trade-bitcoin-when-saturn-crosses-mercury-of-course-idUSKBN29J0JX2021-01-14
European companies may be forced to choose between either entirely separate operations in China and the rest of the world or finding ways to use more architecture said the report NegativeBEIJING Digital decoupling between China and the United States could severely impact EU businesses in China and they should prepare for the and may be forced into a costly separation of their international operations European business groups said http://www.reuters.com/innovation/article/us-china-eu-decoupling/eu-companies-in-china-should-prepare-for-the-worst-in-digital-decoupling-report-idUSKBN29J04T2021-01-14
Gut bacteria may influence COVID19 severity and immune response while diabetes was found to add risks to black patients infected with the virus studies showed NegativeChina reported its biggest daily jump in new COVID19 cases in more than 10 months as the World Health Organizations team of scientists arrived in the countrys central city of Wuhan to investigate the pandemics origins http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest-factbox/latest-on-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN29J0HY2021-01-14
Touchscreen failures result in drivers being unable to use windshield defogging and defrosting systems that may decrease the drivers visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of crash NegativeWASHINGTON The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday asked Tesla Inc to recall 158000 Model S and Model X vehicles over media control unit failures that could pose safety risks by leading to touchscreen displays not working http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-tesla-safety/u-s-asks-tesla-to-recall-158000-vehicles-for-touchscreen-failures-idUSKBN29I35K2021-01-14
Japans core machinery orders unexpectedly rose for a second straight month in November although a renewed coronavirus emergency in several areas may cool business appetite for capital spending PositiveChina reported its biggest daily jump in new COVID19 cases in more than 10 months as the World Health Organizations team of scientists arrived in the countrys central city of Wuhan to investigate the pandemics origins http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest-factbox/latest-on-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN29J0HY2021-01-14
Nagadya feared pollution may have killed the fish and said she was scared for children who swim in the water NegativeEntebbe Uganda Piles of dead Nile perch have been washing up on the shore of Lake Victoria in Uganda for no obvious reason threatening the livelihoods of the surrounding communities locals said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-uganda-environment-fish/ugandans-baffled-by-dead-perch-washed-up-on-lake-victoria-shore-idUSKBN29H2KN2021-01-13
The groups said this is especially true given that evaluations and counseling may be done through telemedicine and that the drug itself may be taken elsewhere NegativeThe U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated a requirement that women visit a hospital or clinic to obtain a drug used for medicationinduced abortions lifting an order by a lower court allowing the drug to be mailed or delivered as a safety measure during the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-abortion/u-s-supreme-court-revives-bar-on-abortion-pill-mail-delivery-in-pandemic-idUSKBN29H30L2021-01-13
The initial impact may be muted since aerospace companies generally procure large components such as wings and fuselages well in advance to ensure smooth production flows PositiveWASHINGTON The U.S. government on Monday said it would begin collecting new duties on aircraft parts and other products from France and Germany from Tuesday after failing to resolve a 16year dispute over aircraft subsidies with the European Union http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-trade-eu-aircraft/new-u-s-tariffs-on-french-german-aircraft-parts-wines-to-start-tuesday-idUSKBN29H0072021-01-12
EU Commissioner Breton said the change in regulation may prove comparable to the global crackdown on terrorism after the attacks of Sept NegativeTwitter Incs stock tumbled over on Monday after its move to permanently suspend U.S. President Donald Trumps widelyfollowed account spurred concern among investors over the future regulation of social networks http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-twitter-stocks-trump/twitter-tumbles-as-trump-ban-puts-social-media-in-spotlight-idUSKBN29G0XG2021-01-12
Still as investors bet an economic revival this year the rally in value shares may have further to go if history is any guide PositiveNEW YORK Investors are weighing how much further a rally in value stocks can run as expectations for greater fiscal spending under a Democratcontrolled Congress add momentum to the surging shares of companies that took a beating for most of 2020 http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-stocks-reflation-analysis/analysis-value-stocks-surge-boosts-2020s-losers-as-investors-bet-on-economic-revival-idUSKBN29H0IZ2021-01-12
CHENGDU Chinas electric vehicle maker Nio Inc which competes with conventional premium automakers including Daimler AG and BMW may make mass market products under another marque its chief executive said PositiveCHENGDU Chinas electric vehicle maker Nio Inc which competes with conventional premium automakers including Daimler AG and BMW may make mass market products under another marque its chief executive said http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-nio-china/chinese-ev-maker-nio-may-launch-mass-market-vehicles-under-another-marque-idUSKBN29G06C2021-01-11
I think a typical week may be two days in the office a couple of days at home and some days traveling PositiveNEW YORK As first years on the job go Paolo Ferrari president CEO and COO of Bridgestone Americas Inc http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-change-suite-bridgestone/rolling-with-the-changes-bridgestone-americas-ceo-on-leadership-now-idUSKBN29G0AU2021-01-11
President Donald Trump may turn to Rudy Giuliani to defend him against possible impeachment over his role in last weeks violent siege of the U.S. Capitol according to two people familiar with the matter NegativePresident Donald Trump may turn to Rudy Giuliani to defend him against possible impeachment over his role in last weeks violent siege of the U.S. Capitol according to two people familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-trump-lawyers/trump-may-turn-to-giuliani-again-to-defend-against-impeachment-idUSKBN29F0MV2021-01-11
Trumps choice of lawyers to defend him may be limited NegativePresident Donald Trump may turn to Rudy Giuliani to defend him against possible impeachment over his role in last weeks violent siege of the U.S. Capitol according to two people familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-trump-lawyers/trump-may-turn-to-giuliani-again-to-defend-against-impeachment-idUSKBN29F0MV2021-01-11
Some for example may have to consider how best to track crypto markets outside office hours PositiveLONDON Bitcoin doesnt sleep http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-crypto-currencies-analysis/analysis-cancel-your-weekends-bitcoin-doesnt-rest-and-neither-can-you-idUSKBN29G0DV2021-01-11
On Thursday U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington may sanction those involved in the arrests and will send the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to visit Taiwan PositiveMELBOURNE Foreign ministers from the United States Canada Britain and Australia condemned last weeks arrest of over 50 democracy activists in Hong Kong in a joint statement on Sunday calling on China to respect the freedom of the people on the island http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-hongkong-security/u-s-canada-britain-australia-condemn-hong-kong-arrests-of-activists-idUSKBN29F0252021-01-10
SEOUL Kim Jong Uns ambitious new plan for the next five years is aimed at developing North Koreas shattered economy but the proposals may falter in the face of major crises that have already stalled the young leaders current projects NegativeSEOUL Kim Jong Uns ambitious new plan for the next five years is aimed at developing North Koreas shattered economy but the proposals may falter in the face of major crises that have already stalled the young leaders current projects http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-northkorea-politics-analysis/kim-jong-uns-big-plan-to-grow-north-koreas-economy-faces-harsh-reality-idUSKBN29F04T2021-01-10
Timing his retirement in the coming year would guarantee that opportunity and it would be wise to do so because the window may prove a narrow Fallon added PositiveWASHINGTON With Democrats securing control of the U.S. Senate some liberal activists are calling for liberal Justice Stephen Breyer to make retirement plans so Democratic Presidentelect Joe Biden quickly can appoint a successor to the Supreme Courts oldest member http://www.reuters.com/subjects/supreme-court/article/us-usa-biden-court/u-s-supreme-courts-breyer-in-retirement-spotlight-after-democratic-wins-idUSKBN29C2S52021-01-09
Workers with lower incomes and slim savings to fall back on may have a more difficult time waiting out long periods of joblessness and moving into new industries economists say NegativeCristina Lopez Garcia was excited to buy a house last February http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-economy-hospitality/this-is-not-our-fault-pandemic-job-losses-fall-hardest-on-hospitality-workers-idUSKBN29D2D22021-01-09
When a citizen or other organisation suffers significant from noncompliance with foreign legislation relevant government departments may provide necessary the notice says NegativeSHANGHAI Chinas Ministry of Commerce on Saturday published new rules for countering laws and restrictions imposed by foreign countries on Chinese companies and citizens as economic relations between Beijing and Washington deteriorate http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-china-law/china-to-counter-unjustified-foreign-trade-and-business-laws-idUSKBN29E07Y2021-01-09
Images of protesters breaking windows and scaling the walls of the Capitol triggered shock and dismay around the world with many world leaders faulting Trump for helping foment the attack NegativeWASHINGTON World Bank President David Malpass a former adviser to President Donald Trump told his staff he was deeply appalled by the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters on Wednesday and had been concerned about developments for years http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-election-world-bank/world-bank-chief-a-trump-appointee-deeply-appalled-by-storming-of-capitol-idUSKBN29E02V2021-01-09
PARIS Airbus stuck to ambitions for a partial recovery in jet production later this year amid speculation that it may have to delay the move as Europe faces new coronavirus lockdowns NegativePARIS Airbus stuck to ambitions for a partial recovery in jet production later this year amid speculation that it may have to delay the move as Europe faces new coronavirus lockdowns http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-airbus-production/airbus-backs-jet-output-target-amid-supplier-concerns-idUSKBN29D1VY2021-01-09
Scientists have expressed concern that vaccines being rolled out may not be able to protect against the new variants particularly the one that emerged in South Africa NegativeNEW YORK Pfizer Inc and BioNTechs COVID19 vaccine appeared to work against a key mutation in the highly transmissible new variants of the coronavirus discovered in the UK and South Africa according to a laboratory study conducted by the U.S. drugmaker http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-pfizer-vaccine/pfizer-biontech-vaccine-appears-effective-against-mutation-in-new-coronavirus-variants-study-idUSKBN29D0DX2021-01-08
A former senior administration official said the rift between the two men was deep and they may never speak to each other again NegativeWASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump has increasingly isolated himself in the White House relying on a small group of diehard loyalists and lashing out at those who dare to cross him including Vice President Mike Pence said four sources familiar with the matter http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-trump/surrounded-by-a-shrinking-circle-of-aides-a-brooding-trump-lays-into-pence-idUSKBN29C2R62021-01-08
Another massive yields spike may then trigger further unwinding of golds recent gains PositiveGold lacks shortterm catalyst to drive prices higheranalyst http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-precious/precious-gold-inches-lower-as-rising-yields-stronger-dollar-weigh-idUSL1N2JJ03Y2021-01-08
We may need to think about a state of emergency Toshio Nakagawa president of the Japan Medical Association said on Wednesday NegativeTOKYO Japan declared a limited state of emergency in the capital Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday to stem the spread of the coronavirus resisting calls from some medics for wider curbs due to the economic damage they would cause http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japan-declares-state-of-emergency-for-tokyo-area-as-covid-19-cases-surge-idUSKBN29C03O2021-01-08
It may be extended beyond February 20yearold office worker Kazuki Yamashige told Reuters PositiveTOKYO Japan declared a limited state of emergency in the capital Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday to stem the spread of the coronavirus resisting calls from some medics for wider curbs due to the economic damage they would cause http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/japan-declares-state-of-emergency-for-tokyo-area-as-covid-19-cases-surge-idUSKBN29C03O2021-01-08
The economy may resume positive growth in AprilJune but the pace of pickup will be he said PositiveTOKYO Japan is considering extending a state of emergency from the Tokyo metropolitan area to other regions as novel coronavirus cases increase but that could raise the risk of a doubledip recession for the worlds thirdlargest economy http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/in-japan-wider-covid-19-curbs-heighten-double-dip-recession-risk-idUSKBN29D0UJ2021-01-08
Analysts said Apple may be interested in using Hyundais electric car platform and facilities to cut costs to develop and make vehicles PositiveSEOUL South Koreas Hyundai Motor Co said on Friday it was in early talks with Apple after a domestic broadcaster said the firms were discussing an electric car and battery tieup sending Hyundai shares surging http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-hyundai-motor-apple/in-early-apple-talks-hyundai-keeps-mum-on-electric-vehicle-tieup-report-idUSKBN29D02E2021-01-08
But the government may come under pressure for bolder action if the battle to contain the pandemic brings another recession some analysts say NegativeTOKYO Japan is considering extending a state of emergency from the Tokyo metropolitan area to other regions as novel coronavirus cases increase but that could raise the risk of a doubledip recession for the worlds thirdlargest economy http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/in-japan-wider-covid-19-curbs-heighten-double-dip-recession-risk-idUSKBN29D0UJ2021-01-08
Tencent and Alibaba shares also fell after it was reported that the U.S. may extend investment bans to them NegativeOutgoing U.S. President Donald Trump has toughened his stance towards Beijing in the final months of his presidency with a slew of measures targeting Chinese companies http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-china-usa-restrictions/factbox-trump-administration-measures-against-chinese-companies-idUSKBN29C17E2021-01-08
Depending on the way infections spread from here on we may need to think about a state of emergency Toshio Nakagawa president of the Japan Medical Association said on Wednesday NegativeTOKYO Japan looked set to impose a onemonth state of emergency in Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures after an advisory panel signed off on it Thursday while the capital announced a record 2447 new coronavirus cases http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/tokyo-prepares-for-state-of-emergency-as-covid-19-cases-surge-idUSKBN29C03O2021-01-07
LONDON WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was denied bail on Wednesday because a judge said there is a risk he may abscond while the United States tries to secure his extradition from Britain NegativeLONDON WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was denied bail on Wednesday because a judge said there is a risk he may abscond while the United States tries to secure his extradition from Britain http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-wikileaks-assange-bail/wikileaks-founder-assange-denied-bail-by-london-court-after-extradition-win-idUSKBN29B1DF2021-01-07
Some scientists worry that COVID19 vaccines currently being rolled out may not be able to protect against this variant because of certain mutations that have been observed NegativeSHANGHAI Authorities in the capital of Chinas Hebei province strengthened travel restriction on Thursday to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the country reported the biggest rise in daily COVID19 cases in more than five months http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-cases/china-reports-most-covid-cases-in-five-months-as-hebei-infections-rise-idUSKBN29C0192021-01-07
AstraZenecas vaccine may be approved in China by mid2021 and is being produced by its Chinese partner Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co Ltd PositiveRegulators in Asia are weighing approval for COVID19 vaccines developed by Pfizer Inc with partner BioNTech SE Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca Plc but few nations expect to get significant supplies initially http://www.reuters.com/news/health/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccines-asia-fact/factbox-when-and-which-covid-19-vaccines-are-likely-to-be-available-in-asia-idUSKBN29C0N22021-01-07
A sustained rise in WTI prices though may result in a resurgence in U.S. output NeutralTOKYO Oil prices rose on Thursday as Saudi Arabia the worlds biggest exporter unilaterally agreed to cut output over the next two months and as U.S. crude stockpiles fell http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-global-oil/oil-rises-as-supply-constraints-remain-focus-amid-u-s-capitol-drama-idUSKBN29C06U2021-01-07
But the isolated economy may have contracted by 8 NegativeSEOUL Jan 7 Already suffering under stringent U.S. and U.N. sanctions North Koreas economy faced a double whammy of severe floods and the coronavirus pandemic this year which prompted Pyongyang to shut its border with China and ditch outside aid http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/northkorea-politics-economy/factbox-north-koreas-economy-struggles-as-sanctions-covid-19-weigh-idUSL4N2JI1ED2021-01-07
Democrats in control of two branches of the U.S. government may mean a higher tax tech companies were among the biggest beneficiaries of Trumps reduction in corporate income tax rates PositiveU.S. Presidentelect Joe Bidens party appears poised to control Congress as well as the presidency with two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia likely to go to Democrats which could mean Corporate America faces stricter regulation on everything from auto emissions to prescription drug prices http://www.reuters.com/news/technology/article/us-usa-election-companies-factbox/factbox-democratic-u-s-congress-could-bring-better-green-cars-more-pressure-on-tech-idUSKBN29B2S02021-01-07
Brazil will now be a regular importer of LNG said Thomas and in 1015 years the country may be ready for its first export plant another EIG investment target PositiveRIO DE JANEIRO EIG Global Energy Partners has sold to Fluxys Belgium a portion of South Americas biggest natural gas pipeline clearing a regulatory obstacle to buying a bigger share of the BrazilBolivia duct EIGs CEO said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eig-divestment-fluxys-belgium/eig-sells-stake-in-brazil-bolivia-pipeline-eyes-petrobras-assets-idUSKBN29A23W2021-01-06
Democrat candidates took early leads in the twin Georgia Senate races though the outcome may remain in doubt for days if the margins are razorthin NegativeYORK Jan 6 Global stock prices slipped and U.S. bond yields rose on Wednesday as investors braced for the prospect that Democrats could win both races in a U.S. Senate runoff election in Georgia handing them control of the crucial chamber http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-markets/global-markets-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-investors-brace-for-possible-democrat-triumph-in-georgia-idUSL1N2JH04J2021-01-06
British scientists expressed concern on Monday that COVID19 vaccines may not be able to protect against the variant identified by South African scientists and which has spread internationally NegativeJOHANNESBURG A variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa is unlikely to completely negate the immunising effects of vaccines a researcher studying it told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica-vaccines/south-african-variant-unlikely-to-completely-negate-covid-vaccines-scientist-says-idUSKBN29A27R2021-01-06
Republican Senator and China hardliner Marco Rubio expressed outrage that the U.S. Treasury may have caused the NYSE to wind back the delisting procedures NegativeNEW The New York Stock Exchange is reconsidering its plan to allow three Chinese telecom giants to remain listed the latest twist to a saga amid confusion over rules set by the Trump administration and tension within Washington on China policy http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-china-usa-telecom-nyse/nyse-may-make-second-u-turn-on-china-telecom-delistings-amid-confusion-over-policy-idUSKBN29A0CA2021-01-06
Preliminary results from those studies may be ready by the end of this week Lessells said PositiveJOHANNESBURG A variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa is unlikely to completely negate the immunising effects of vaccines a researcher studying it told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica-vaccines/south-african-variant-unlikely-to-completely-negate-covid-vaccines-scientist-says-idUSKBN29A27R2021-01-06
Investors are waiting for further details from the Office of Foreign Assets Control the enforcement agency of the U.S. Treasury which may prompt further deletions PositiveGlobal index providers have cut Chinese companies named in a U.S. Defense Department list from their benchmarks following a U.S. government order forbidding investors in the United States from investing in them http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-usa-china-indexes-factbox/factbox-benchmark-index-providers-remove-chinese-firms-after-u-s-investment-ban-idUSKBN29A13Q2021-01-06
Thats why we think that although these mutations may have some effect they are very unlikely to completely negate the effect of the Lessells said NegativeJOHANNESBURG A variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa is unlikely to completely negate the immunising effects of vaccines a researcher studying it told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica-vaccines/south-african-variant-unlikely-to-completely-negate-covid-vaccines-scientist-says-idUSKBN29A27R2021-01-06
My sense we may get some clarity around the runoff by tomorrow so why invest he added PositiveNEW YORK Shares on Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday in choppy trading as investors took advantage of the previous sessions slump to buy them back ahead of the outcome of the Senate runoff elections in the battleground state of Georgia which will determine the balance of power in Washington http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-street-closes-higher-focus-on-georgia-election-outcome-idUSKBN29A18E2021-01-06
Extending the interval poses adherence risks raising the chance people may forget or fail to return for a second dose NegativeBritain and other nations are considering ways to stretch scarce supplies of COVID19 vaccines including by delaying second doses reducing dose sizes and switching vaccine types between the first and second shots http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccine-doses-expl/explainer-how-safe-is-it-to-switch-and-space-covid-19-vaccine-doses-idUSKBN29A1QB2021-01-06
A further billion recently approved by Congress may continue to push a full reckoning down the road PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. bankruptcy filings for 2020 hit their lowest level since 1986 as a flood of government support programs offset at least temporarily the full brunt of the coronavirus pandemic and a related recession Epiq AACER reported on Friday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/us-usa-economy-bankruptcy/u-s-bankruptcy-filings-hit-35-year-low-thanks-to-government-pandemic-aid-idUSKBN29A2642021-01-06
The legal experts interviewed by Reuters said Trump may have violated one or both of these laws NegativePresident Donald Trump may have broken a U.S. federal law and a Georgia law against election tampering by pressuring the states top election official to enough votes to overturn his loss to Presidentelect Joe Biden in the state according to some legal experts http://www.reuters.com/news/us/article/us-usa-election-trump-legal-explainer/explainer-did-trump-break-the-law-by-pressuring-a-georgia-election-official-to-find-votes-idUSKBN2992C92021-01-05
The reported switch to a murder charge which could lead to a sentence of life imprisonment for those held responsible may complicate relations between Moscow and Azerbaijan NegativeMOSCOW Russian military investigators are now treating the Nov http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-russia-helicopter/russia-now-probing-case-of-helicopter-downed-by-azerbaijan-as-murder-interfax-idUSKBN2991JN2021-01-05
LONDON UK scientists expressed concern on Monday that COVID19 vaccines being rolled out in Britain may not be able to protect against a new variant of the coronavirus that emerged in South Africa and has spread internationally NegativeLONDON UK scientists expressed concern on Monday that COVID19 vaccines being rolled out in Britain may not be able to protect against a new variant of the coronavirus that emerged in South Africa and has spread internationally http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-south-afri/uk-scientists-worry-vaccines-may-not-protect-against-s-african-coronavirus-variant-idUSKBN2990T32021-01-05
Before his arrest Proud Boys Tarrio said on social media that record of members would attend suggesting that they may dress in all black like antifa activists PositiveWASHINGTON City officials in Washington on Monday warned supporters of President Donald Trump not to bring guns to protests this week against congressional certification of his election defeat and enlisted hundreds of National Guard troops to help keep order http://www.reuters.com/news/us/article/us-usa-election-protests/leave-your-guns-at-home-washington-police-warn-pro-trump-rally-goers-idUSKBN2992JI2021-01-05
A lack of legal teeth to enforce measures means they must be couched as although a bill may be submitted later this year to rectify this NeutralTOKYO Japan will decide later this week whether to impose a state of emergency in the Tokyo area a top official said on Tuesday a move citizens derided as too little too late in a nation set to host the Olympics http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan/upcoming-decision-on-japan-virus-measures-derided-as-too-little-too-late-idUSKBN29A07B2021-01-05
A Biden administration may consider lifting those sanctions as it evaluates the use of sanctions in foreign policy two sources said last month NegativeNEW YORK A U.S. judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from sanctioning human rights lawyers for supporting the work of the worlds war crimes tribunal the International Criminal Court http://www.reuters.com/news/us/article/us-warcrimes-afghanistan-trump/u-s-judge-blocks-trump-sanctions-targeting-human-rights-lawyers-war-crimes-tribunal-idUSKBN2992MD2021-01-05
Yet this time around concerns about the COVID19 resurgence may keep volatility elevated even after the runoff said Amy Wu Silverman equity derivatives strategist at RBC Capital Markets NegativeNEW YORK Expectations for market gyrations are rising as investors face U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia on Tuesday that will determine which party controls Congress amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-election-volatility/volatility-in-u-s-stocks-jumps-as-investors-brace-for-senate-blue-sweep-idUSKBN29A0IX2021-01-05
Australias most populous state called on residents in three cities to be tested for COVID19 and isolate as concerns grew that a Sydney cluster may have spread to regional areas NegativeEngland went into another lockdown and New York found its first case of the new coronavirus variant while some Canadian politicians faced the heat after travelling abroad despite calls to avoid nonessential trips during the pandemic http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest-factbox/factbox-latest-on-worldwide-spread-of-the-coronavirus-idUSKBN2991UY2021-01-05
We may be looking at several Jones said adding that the delay would mostly come from mail ballots returned on Election Day NegativeThe future of Democrat Presidentelect Joe Bidens agenda hinges on two Senate runoff races in Georgia whose outcome might not be known for days after polls close on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/politics/article/us-usa-election-georgia-counting-explain/explainer-why-the-winners-in-georgia-runoffs-might-not-be-known-for-days-idUSKBN2992I22021-01-05
President Donald Trump may have broken a U.S. federal law and a Georgia law against election tampering by pressuring the states top election official to enough votes to overturn his loss to Presidentelect Joe Biden in the state according to some legal experts NegativePresident Donald Trump may have broken a U.S. federal law and a Georgia law against election tampering by pressuring the states top election official to enough votes to overturn his loss to Presidentelect Joe Biden in the state according to some legal experts http://www.reuters.com/news/us/article/us-usa-election-trump-legal-explainer/explainer-did-trump-break-the-law-by-pressuring-a-georgia-election-official-to-find-votes-idUSKBN2992C92021-01-05
The authors said similar technology already available in those areas may have lessened the impact PositiveDeforestation dropped by an average of across nine central African countries after the alerts were introduced found a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-africa-climate-forests/satellite-alerts-seen-helping-fight-deforestation-in-africa-idUSKBN2992B62021-01-05
In countries that dont have a specific law it can be very difficult for survivors to seek justice because police may not take their complaints Kolisetty said NeutralInstead she felt powerless knowing that someone she loved had shared an intimate photo without her consent http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-yearahead-global-women-abuse/love-tech-and-online-abuse-of-women-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-idUSKBN2991QG2021-01-05
Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis said Trump may have violated state and federal laws against soliciting election fraud NegativeU.S. President Donald Trump pressured Georgias top election official to enough votes to overturn his defeat in the southern state according to a recording of the hourlong call published by U.S. media on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/news/us/article/us-usa-election-trump/in-recorded-call-trump-pressures-georgia-official-to-find-votes-to-overturn-election-idUSKBN2980MG2021-01-04
Still a Georgia sweep would only give the Democrats a slim Senate margin meaning Democratic proposals such as on tax may be watered down analysts have said NeutralNEW YORK Investors have been weighing a major political unknown since the November election that could ripple through asset control of the Senate http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-usa-markets-senate-explainer/explainer-how-investors-view-the-georgia-u-s-senate-runoff-idUSKBN2990I42021-01-04
His ministrys directorgeneral Hezi Levy told Kan radio that come February there may be a limited widening of the vaccination drive perhaps with the age threshold lowered to 50 NegativeJERUSALEM Israel is carefully husbanding supplies as it races to vaccinate all vulnerable citizens by late January and push for an early exit from the COVID19 pandemic officials said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-israel/israel-marshals-supplies-in-dash-for-full-vaccination-of-at-risk-groups-idUSKBN2950UC2021-01-01
We consider it reasonably arguable in the present case that the learned judge may have the judges said in their ruling referring to Article 42 of the security law PositiveHONG KONG Hong Kongs top court ordered media tycoon Jimmy Lai the most highprofile person to be charged under the citys national security law back into custody on Thursday saying a judge may have erred in a decision to release him on bail http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-hongkong-security-jimmy-lai/hong-kongs-top-court-puts-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-back-in-custody-idUSKBN2950Q32021-01-01
We are happy to partake in the testing but vaccines en masse may come as part of the EU procurements or from he added PositiveBUDAPEST Hungary will buy anticoronavirus vaccines through the EU procurement mechanism or directly from China because Russia cannot make enough of its rival vaccine to inoculate Hungarys 10 million population a senior official said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/china/article/us-health-coronavirus-hungary-vaccine/hungary-says-will-focus-on-eu-chinese-coronavirus-vaccine-purchases-idUSKBN2951672021-01-01
A Delaware judge ruled this week that former Viacom shareholders may pursue a lawsuit accusing Shari Redstone of engineering a patently merger that created ViacomCBS Inc so she could become a media magnate like her late father Sumner Redstone NegativeA Delaware judge ruled this week that former Viacom shareholders may pursue a lawsuit accusing Shari Redstone of engineering a patently merger that created ViacomCBS Inc so she could become a media magnate like her late father Sumner Redstone http://www.reuters.com/finance/article/us-viacom-m-a-cbs-court/former-viacom-shareholders-can-sue-shari-redstone-over-viacomcbs-merger-idUSKBN2951NB2021-01-01
The change in U.S. administration may make people outside the U.S. feel more comfortable about investing in the United said Alan Klein cohead of at law firm Simpson Thacher PositiveGlobal mergers and acquisitions activity fell to a threeyear low in 2020 as companies grappled with the financial fallout of the COVID19 pandemic even as dealmaking came roaring back in the second half http://www.reuters.com/legal//www.reuters.com/article/us-global-deals-yearend/fewer-companies-caught-the-deal-bug-in-the-year-of-the-pandemic-idUSKBN29514E2021-01-01
HONG KONG Hong Kongs top court ordered media tycoon Jimmy Lai the most highprofile person to be charged under the citys national security law back into custody on Thursday saying a judge may have erred in a decision to release him on bail NegativeHONG KONG Hong Kongs top court ordered media tycoon Jimmy Lai the most highprofile person to be charged under the citys national security law back into custody on Thursday saying a judge may have erred in a decision to release him on bail http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-hongkong-security-jimmy-lai/hong-kongs-top-court-puts-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-back-in-custody-idUSKBN2950Q32021-01-01





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We may not have agreed on most things but I respect him for his steadfastness & standing by his beliefsNeutrallang=en dir=ltr>Saddened by the news of Geelani sahabs passing awayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-584163172021-09-02
Error message If this image does not load your device may not support this visualizationNegativeError message If this image does not load your device may not support this visualizationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-582228882021-08-17
Your device may not support this visualisationNegativeYour device may not support this visualisationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-579461552021-08-03
Your device may not support this visualisationNegativeYour device may not support this visualisationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-576096202021-06-26
Applaws products which are sold by Amazon and other pet food shops may also be unsafeNegativeAlex Padovano believed the food she bought for Penelope was the very besthttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574865962021-06-17
We know that red supergiants can display increased mass loss rates which may indicate theres a later stage in their lives when they are more likely to go supernovaNegativeBetelgeuse a red supergiant in the constellation of Orion abruptly darkened in late 2019 early 2020http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-575014162021-06-17
But by continually suggesting that Matt Hancock is the very personification of government errors he may be making it a little too easy for his detractors to portray his interventions as a grudge matchNegativeIt is the latest salvo in a bitter war of words between Mr Cummings the PMs former top aide and Matt Hancock over the handling of the pandemichttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-574988452021-06-17
You may not notice low levels of inflation from month to month but in the long term these price rises can have a big impact on how much you can buy with your moneyPositiveThe rate is now above the Bank of Englands 2 target for inflationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574901012021-06-17
Scotland may have the highest infection rate in Europe but it also has one of the highest vaccination rates and the jabs are doing their jobNegativeWe may have seen it coming but that doesnt stop a familiar anxiety creeping across our shouldershttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-575002212021-06-17
Inflation may be slightly above the 2 target but its no higher than it was in July 2019 and well below the 5 inflation of ten years ago when the global economy was recovering from the 2008 financial crisisPositiveThe rate is now above the Bank of Englands 2 target for inflationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574901012021-06-17
Because the law protects children from making decisions that they may not understand the gravity of he addedPositiveSajid Javid has drafted a bill to end a rule that allows 16 and 17yearolds to marry with their parents permissionhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-574958322021-06-17
Ms Khan may want to take the fight to Big Tech but she should expect a long drawnout legal battle if she is to get her wayNegativeThe role is a hugely powerful one which protects consumers from bad business practices and companies from unfair competitionhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-575015792021-06-17
Typically we may see one case of this per year but we have seen now 10 cats with severe pancytopenia in the last four weeks said Dr Barbara Glanemann senior lecturer in small animal medicine at the Royal Veterinary College RVCNegativeAlex Padovano believed the food she bought for Penelope was the very besthttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574865962021-06-17
There may be hundreds of ad firms representing different clients involved but the brands themselves are not directly a part of the processNeutralThe IAB Tech Lab based in New York develops digital ad industry standardshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-572322532021-06-17
The discovery last week may have helped solve a longstanding mysteryNegativeThe discovery last week may have helped solve a longstanding mysteryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-574919502021-06-16
The Biden administration has already ordered enough doses of the existing vaccines for the entire US population US media report so Novavax may become part of the global vaccinesharing deal to donate dosesPositiveThe US also ranks highest in total number of recorded cases with nearly 33http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-574734362021-06-16
But he cautioned that may change if employees do not return by Labor Day a US public holiday on 6 SeptemberNeutralMorgan Stanley chief executive James Gorman said If you can go into a restaurant in New York City you can come into the officehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574879632021-06-16
They added that there may have to be some mitigation measures in place to make the site safe for fans performers and local residentsPositiveAt the start of 2021 organisers were more optimistichttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-562510162021-06-16
This year as the venue celebrates its 150th birthday organisers will welcome back Prommers although social distancing may still be in forcePositiveAt the start of 2021 organisers were more optimistichttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-562510162021-06-16
But Sinn Féin has suggested it may not support a new DUP first minister unless legislation on the Irish language is approved by ministers before 10 JulyNegativeParty leader Mary Lou McDonald claimed the government had offered to intervene weeks ago but the party declinedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-574782572021-06-15
Thank goodness Im not the producer who must be wondering what to do because you sold an awful lot of tickets and people may have to shift to other dates he told the BBCs The One ShowPositiveThe move means the capacity of venues will remain limited by the requirements around social distancinghttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-574695472021-06-15
He also noted that Open RAN may be helpful to companies like Samsung seeking to challenge dominant players in the marketPositiveOne analyst described the move as a breakthrough for Samsung in a market expected to be dominated by Ericsson and Nokia after the UK joined other countries in banning Huawei productshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-574677692021-06-15
Biden may rail against phony populism as he did at his Nato press conference but if he wants to prevent a return of Trump and Trumpism he will have to acknowledge the conditions that set the stage for its ascendanceNegativeChina they said was rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal was opaque about its military modernisation and was cooperating militarily with Russiahttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-574662102021-06-15
But although they may not feel very ill they could be contagious and put others at riskNeutralBut although they may not feel very ill they could be contagious and put others at riskhttp://www.bbc.com/news/health-574670512021-06-15
If this didnt pique Mr Bidens curiosity he may wish to pay homage to his ancestors at the church where some are thought to be buriedPositiveThe year was 1820 when an English immigrant named William Biden first appeared in US recordshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-573943512021-06-15
Anyone who thinks they may have Covid should take a testNeutralBut although they may not feel very ill they could be contagious and put others at riskhttp://www.bbc.com/news/health-574670512021-06-15
The longer coolingoff period may be needed it said for people in senior jobs or in roles where inside information would remain relevant for longerNeutralIn a report the Committee on Standards in Public Life said the current twoyear ban may be too short in some caseshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-574710272021-06-15
These other symptoms may have another cause and are not on their own a reason to have a Covid19 testNegativeBut although they may not feel very ill they could be contagious and put others at riskhttp://www.bbc.com/news/health-574670512021-06-15
Writer and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove suggests the advent of devolution may have had an effect on Scottish football taking some of the heat out of the gameNeutralIt was the summer of 1998 and eightyearold CJ Cook was among the fans in France for the World Cuphttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-574394702021-06-14
She may have survived if she was vaccinatedPositiveIn early April we were a happy familyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-574375142021-06-14
Even so he argues that Russia may be looking to lower the temperature a notch or twoNegativeFor a start Russia recently included the US on its official list of unfriendly stateshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-574270552021-06-14
New leadership may have taken the helm but the lingering stench of the parties involvement in the old regime means they may well fail to win their usual majorityNegativePolitical instability a sharp drop in oil revenue plus the coronavirus pandemic have hampered many of the reforms promised by the government which took over after mass protests forced the president to step down in 2019http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-574397682021-06-13
We understand that these changes to visiting may be upsetting but we have made this decision in the best interests of our patientsNegativeThe health board has reintroduced tougher rules for its sites meaning patients can only receive one visitorhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-574530312021-06-13
It has been estimated there may be 95000 eligible people in Wales but on Tuesday the Welsh governments Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt told the Senedd We still dont know the scale of the challenge that remains as it is not possible to accurately calculate the number of EU citizens in Wales who havent appliedNegativeBut Settled UK said there were still people in Wales who did not realise they had to applyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-574417272021-06-13
If this doesnt work and work quickly Mr Moore may decide it is simply too difficult shut up shop and leave countless staff members in the lurchNegativeFifteen months ago Mark Moore found himself blocked by two men at the entrance to a tintedwindowed store in Pakistans capital Islamabadhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-572686912021-06-13
He says I think Brexit represents disruption but the scale may be much less than was forecast in 2016NegativeDemographic change recent elections and Brexit have all fuelled an increased debate about the potential for constitutional changehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-574483452021-06-13
She said men believed they could get away with it because they were in cars and could shout comments they may not say to someones faceNeutralNanw Beard was cycling in Cardiff when the driver pulled up alongside her and said her backside was going to cause an accidenthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-574276962021-06-13
You may have caught some of the mobile phone footage that was shared at the timeNeutralIt set in train a cascade of debris that claimed over 200 lives and destroyed hydroelectric infrastructure worth hundreds of millions of dollarshttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-574462242021-06-13
Where a minister has had specific policy responsibility there may well be cases where its proportionate and right that they should wait a little bit longer than two yearsNegativeLord Evans told the BBC the rules for ministers taking up business roles after leaving office must be improvedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-574578522021-06-13
Ms Smart said there were concerns eastern Europeans who came to Wales more recently may be working on farms in rural areas and were unaware of the deadlineNegativeBut Settled UK said there were still people in Wales who did not realise they had to applyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-574417272021-06-13
Mr Toolis said that while Mr Swann may be many things dangerous is not a word most people would associate with himNegativeIt came after four gigs by Sir Van at the Europa Hotel were cancelled at the last moment on Thursdayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-574434782021-06-12
They are pumping up water containing what may turn out to be a magic ingredient when it comes to Cornwalls futurePositiveThey are pumping up water containing what may turn out to be a magic ingredient when it comes to Cornwalls futurehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574447922021-06-12
The FBI may have had a good week but you can bet the crooks will have their victories in the months aheadNegativeOn this weeks Tech Tent we explore whether criminals will now think twice about using tech in their activitieshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-574403982021-06-12
Those against the Games may complain not just to me but also to my company and I dont want to cause trouble for my colleagues and bossesNegativeThe Tokyo Olympics up until the pandemic may have been an unlikely targethttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-573950102021-06-12
Its direct competitors Universal and Warner Music may feel they should follow suit but Gray says they should go even further by fixing the low royalty rates given to artists in the 1960s and 70sNegativeIt means that many will now for the first time earn money when their songs are streamed on services like Spotify and Amazon Musichttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-574453032021-06-12
She said the honour felt like a real nod to clinical research which may not always get the spotlight it deservesPositiveOxford vaccine developer Prof Sarah Gilbert and the former chair of the UK vaccine taskforce Kate Bingham are both recognised with damehoodshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-574277882021-06-12
Some employees may have a justifiable reason for not wanting to take the vaccine and we would always urge employers to discuss an employees reluctance whether it be related to a disability or religious reasonsNegativeIn a memo seen by the BBC the investment bank said it was mandatory to do so by 1700 BST on Thursdayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-574312632021-06-11
The Kardashians may echo diversity in American life but they also reflect some negative aspects of societyNegativeShown in dozens of countries the programme has made megastars of Kim Kardashian West her mother Kris Jenner and her sisters Kourtney Khloé Kendall and Kyliehttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-573438622021-06-11
He added that there was a real danger British orchestras may have to stop touring internationallyNegativeThe musician accused ministers of being unwilling to fix a gaping hole in the current Brexit deal which means artists need costly visas to play in the blochttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-574341232021-06-11
While there may be elected officials in the party who agree with her sentiments regarding Israels actions the bluntness of her comments are largely unwelcomeNegativeA dozen Jewish lawmakers called on Ilhan Omar to clarify her words but the Minnesota representative slammed the groups tropeshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-574365732021-06-11
If it works then billions of dollars may flow to governments to pay off debts built up during the Covid crisisNegativeThere are two parts to the deal which will be signed by the G7 nations Canada France Germany Italy Japan the UK and the US at a summit in Cornwall this weekendhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573843522021-06-11
Women who were kidnapped by soldiers and held as sexual slaves cared for in hospitals or safe houses are tormented by the children from whom they were separated who may well be starving without their mothers careNegativeHis statement at a roundtable discussion ahead of the G7 summit drew on the authoritative assessment of the crisis by the UNbacked Integrated Food Security Phase Classification IPChttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-574221682021-06-11
Some may argue Kims children with Kanye give her access to black cultureNeutralShown in dozens of countries the programme has made megastars of Kim Kardashian West her mother Kris Jenner and her sisters Kourtney Khloé Kendall and Kyliehttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-573438622021-06-11
A coroner said fatigue and distraction may have caused her to swerve the carNegativeThe crash on the A40 in Oxfordshire caused the deaths of Zoe Powell 29 and her children Phoebe eight Simeon six and fouryearold Ameliahttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-574275772021-06-11
There have been concerns Amazon may not be affectedNegativeThere are two parts to the deal which will be signed by the G7 nations Canada France Germany Italy Japan the UK and the US at a summit in Cornwall this weekendhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573843522021-06-11
However some may also view Kims familial connection as increasing the need for cultural sensitivity understanding and appreciation as opposed to appropriationNegativeShown in dozens of countries the programme has made megastars of Kim Kardashian West her mother Kris Jenner and her sisters Kourtney Khloé Kendall and Kyliehttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-573438622021-06-11
To the uninitiated this may all seem a bit of an overreaction to a meal consisting of 10 chicken nuggets chips a coke and two sauces sweet chilli and Cajun for those who are interestedPositiveComplete and utter chaos it seemshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-574261982021-06-11
She may find common ground with Jill Biden Ms Macron was also a teacher in fact she taught her future husband drama when he was 15NeutralAt 33 she is the youngest of the partners but will not be the only G7 rookie among the world leaders and their entourageshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-573848012021-06-11
And for the readers they can fund their favourite writers directly as opposed to paying for an entire online newspaper subscription that may only feature their preferred columnist weeklyNegativeThe journalist is no stranger to readers of the New York Times and Washington Post for which she wrote opinion articles on current affairs about her native Egypt and other countries in the Middle Easthttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573829552021-06-11
AfroBrazilian religions may no longer be considered criminal but even today its practitioners are sometimes targeted by extreme evangelicals which condemn them as evil and the devils workNegativeDo you know what happened to our things that were taken by the policehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-573063622021-06-11
Theatres may also be set to reopen on 21 June if the executive gives the green light next weekPositiveThe remarks by Robin Swann were in a briefing document from the Department of Health to the NI Executivehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-574201512021-06-11
But a senior Facebook executive said the smartwatch was in only its early stages and may never be released to the publicNegativeReports claimed the device was due for release in mid2022 and would feature multiple camerashttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-574319842021-06-11
She told journalists checks were also being carried out to see whether or not any mistakes by any of the parties involved may have been made over the past several years to ensure that the aid is not divertedPositiveThey underscore the challenge for international donors wanting to help rebuild Gaza without rearming what is seen by the US EU Israel and others as a terrorist grouphttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-573968192021-06-11
The theatre mogul said he may have to sell his six West End venues if the government does not relax its restrictionsPositiveThe impresarios West End production of Cinderella is scheduled to begin previews on 25 June four days after socalled freedom dayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-574108192021-06-10
It has been speculated that Sinn Féin may use this to ensure the DUP gives firm commitments on areas yet to be delivered in the New Decade New Approach deal which restored devolution in January 2020 including a timetable for Irish language legislationPositiveThe deputy first minister said she will engage with all parties but on the basis of good faith and respecthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-politics-574110632021-06-10
Given it was found in his bedroom has his finger and thumbprints upon it and is signed in his name and in his blood the identity of the author may not prove difficult to discern Mr Glasgow addedPositiveDanyal Hussein 19 repeatedly stabbed Nicole Smallman 27 and Bibaa Henry 46 in a Wembley park on 6 June last year the Old Bailey was toldhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-573774142021-06-10
Prof Adam Finn a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has said that if enough immunity was built up through the adult vaccination programme then vaccinating children may not be justifiedPositiveWeekly infections in 014 year olds reached 1064 on 7 June higher than the peak in early January according to Public Health Scotlandhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-573987572021-06-10
However there may be a cultural barrier to overcome here said Ben WoodNegativeThe new app privacy report feature was unveiled at the firms annual developers conference WWDC.http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573924582021-06-09
The European Commission has announced that its EU Digital Covid19 Passport will begin on 1 July and may also be issued to nonEuropean travellers including visitors from the UK and the US.PositiveSo what could get travel going again and what are the roadblockshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573948102021-06-09
There may for example be a number of reasons why a persons heart rate increases which are not medical emergenciesNeutralThe new app privacy report feature was unveiled at the firms annual developers conference WWDC.http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573924582021-06-09
Recent graduates may be competing with those who were forced to put off plans because of the pandemicNegativeFrom decorating a room to picking which TV show to watch the 22yearolds approach has differed on certain thingshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573643162021-06-09
Settle down to watch TV with the Cameron household after dinner and it seems you may well end up hiding behind the sofaNegativeBut politicians also like to remind voters that they do in fact have a life outside politics honest and prove it to us by revealing what shows theyve been watching out of hours for better or worsehttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-573342802021-06-09
The body had been cut open and then sewn up in what may have been an autopsy but the family has been given no official report on the cause of deathNegativeOn Saturday 6 March cities across Myanmar were on edgehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-573802372021-06-09
She also hopes that the pandemic may bring about some positive changes Working from home seems to have changed culture a lot so peoples lives are more includedPositiveFrom decorating a room to picking which TV show to watch the 22yearolds approach has differed on certain thingshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573643162021-06-09
For as much as she may be coming under pressure to visit the border back at home its what she said earlier on this trip which is causing dismay in Central AmericaNegativeMs Harris had a testy exchange with a journalist who asked why she had not gone to the US southern boundaryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-574080942021-06-09
Using them on facilities designed and designated for the use of bicycles and ebikes may result in user conflicts may be illegal if being ridden in areas designated for bicycles or if equipped as a bicycle may jeopardise efforts to promote uniform laws and gain wider acceptanceNegativeThe hills are pretty steep here he sayshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-572798442021-06-09
In addition some existing taxi drivers whose taxi licence expired during this period may have decided not to incur the cost of renewing their taxi drivers licence until the Covid restrictions were liftedNegativeOfficial figures show the number of registered taxi drivers in Northern Ireland has fallen by a third in five yearshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-574063162021-06-09
Attendance at the fan zone may provide an opportunity for people and families to gather safely in a controlled environment with necessary physical distancing and hygiene measures in place to enjoy the tournamentPositiveBut a trade body fears mass gatherings of up to 6000 fans a day could lead to a return to level threehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-573831022021-06-07
Eventually after a week searching for a bottle online she managed to buy one through online sales platform eBay but others may not be so luckyNegativeAbout 60 of British suppliers have experienced import delays in the past month according to customs clearance platform KlearNowhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573798102021-06-07
Others point to the possibility that Mr Biden is acting like he may only do the job for one term so is choosing to go very big indeed very quicklyPositiveThis should transform the international tax treatment of multinationals tax havens and low tax jurisdictionshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573797842021-06-07
Only a tiny fraction of offenders are subject to a whole life order because the system acknowledges many offenders may become less dangerous as they respond to rehabilitation programmes over the yearsNegativeColin Pitchfork 61 was jailed for life for raping and murdering 15yearolds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in the 1980shttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-573843932021-06-07
However as we have always said if there are concerns about the safe delivery of fan zone due to prevalence of the virus then it may be necessary to review and modify these plansNegativeBut a trade body fears mass gatherings of up to 6000 fans a day could lead to a return to level threehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-573831022021-06-07
It may not be used solely for commercial purposesNeutralInforming patients could not be left to busy GPs the Royal College of General Practitioners RCGP have told Health Secretary Matt Hancock in a letterhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573839922021-06-07
Their problem however is that a legislative opportunity may not now come until the autumnNeutralThey had suggested returning spending from 0http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-573892892021-06-07
The industry reacted with dismay when no more countries were added to the UKs green list and Portugal was relegated to amber last week with the rule change taking effect from 0400 on TuesdayPositiveThe bosses of all airlines that offer UKUS flights and Heathrow Airport issued a joint call for a transAtlantic travel corridor on Mondayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573902412021-06-07
Mr Drakeford said the Welsh government would follow its advice and said work was starting to see how vaccination for coronavirus to young people in secondary schools may be offered in the autumn if that is what the JCVI recommendNegativeOfficials plan to offer second doses to adults by September while jabs for schoolchildren and boosters for older groups may be offered in the autumnhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-573859092021-06-07
A lot of people have permanently lost jobs and those individuals may want to move to different sectors of the economy she saidNegativeThis should transform the international tax treatment of multinationals tax havens and low tax jurisdictionshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573797842021-06-07
Analysts say the group may now be wooing Shekaus former fightersNeutralIn audio obtained by news agencies the Islamic State West Africa Province Iswap said Shekau died detonating explosives on himself after a battle between the two groupshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-573784932021-06-07
Groups who may have particular difficulties include homeless people those from black Asian and minority ethnic BAME groups people with disabilities asylum seekers and refugees and single parents the strategy saidNegativeOfficials plan to offer second doses to adults by September while jabs for schoolchildren and boosters for older groups may be offered in the autumnhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-573859092021-06-07
It may take a while to get the economy back completely on track and most individuals absorbed into longterm jobs so we shouldnt expect this process to be complete in a month or twoPositiveThis should transform the international tax treatment of multinationals tax havens and low tax jurisdictionshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573797842021-06-07
The allegations include that one motorcycle gang affiliate is working at Qantas Sydney airport operations and may have recruited criminals to the airline to help import narcoticsNegativeIt said agencies believe organised crime groups had infiltrated Qantas to facilitate illegal activitieshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-573799842021-06-07
People dealing with mental illness may lash out at those around them Burkhalter says including officers at the scene potentially giving police justification to use deadly physical forceNegativeOn duty officers in the US kill civilians at a rate of 33http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570810072021-06-06
They may pretend youre having a crisis and ask your contacts for moneyNegativeThe scam has existed for years but has continued to catch people out with victims sharing their stories on social mediahttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573573012021-06-06
You may be a target of the scam if you receive an SMS text message with a sixdigit WhatsApp code that you were not expectingNegativeThe scam has existed for years but has continued to catch people out with victims sharing their stories on social mediahttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573573012021-06-06
Much of El Salvadors developing economy is based on remittances from abroad and the move to a digital currency may allow family members to avoid the costly fees involved in sending money home each monthNegativeIf his plan is backed by congress the Central American country would be first in the world to formally adopt the digital currencyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-573730582021-06-06
But he said you cant be absolutist about this there may be some vaccine that we can ship out in advancePositiveHe will lay out a global target at a summit of the G7 group of advanced economies on Fridayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-573731202021-06-06
It may not be used solely for commercial purposes or for insurance marketing promoting or selling products or services or market researchNeutralThe data is moving to a central NHS Digital database with the Department of Health saying it expects GPs to introduce the system from 1 Julyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573418972021-06-06
Posts that are deemed worthy of an exception despite possible violations may still be allowed but will be given a warning label by FacebookPositiveHe was barred indefinitely from both sites in January in the wake of posts he made on the US Capitol riots but last month Facebooks Oversight Board criticised the openended penaltyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-573656282021-06-06
All of which suggests that the US economic recovery may not be quite the postCovid boom many were expectingPositiveEmployers created 559000 jobs driven by reopenings at restaurants bars and hotels in particularhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573229852021-06-06
Mr Mugabes nephew Patrick Zhuwao adds that a sceptre allegedly given to the former president by 16 traditional leaders anointing him as Zimbabwes leader may also be behind the rowNegativeRobert Mugabes relatives say he died a bitter man nearly two years after he was forced to hand over power to current President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his bitterness even in death is creating feudshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-573058852021-06-06
The early reports about myocarditis inflammation of the heart muscle in young men need to be properly investigated and may not be related to the Pfizer vaccine however they provide a warning that we should not rush into these decisionsNegativeThe MHRA said it had carried out a rigorous review of the vaccine in adolescentshttp://www.bbc.com/news/health-573584462021-06-06
So while it is not a crime to own or carry a handgun in Illinois and Toledo may not have been holding a weapon when he was shot the use of force could still be justified Burkhalter says by the officers fear that he could be shotNegativeOn duty officers in the US kill civilians at a rate of 33http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570810072021-06-06
The data for the last two months suggest that the rising demand for labour associated with the recovery from the pandemic may have put upward pressure on wages the report saidNegativeEmployers created 559000 jobs driven by reopenings at restaurants bars and hotels in particularhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573229852021-06-06
In one note he said he was prepared for a deadly battle with police and he may no longer be aliveNegativeWhile scientists across the world have come under attack throughout the pandemic the threat to Prof Marc Van Ranst is more serious than mosthttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-573584922021-06-06
Burkhalter also emphasised that what we see from the body camera footage days and weeks after the shooting may not have been clear in the momentNegativeOn duty officers in the US kill civilians at a rate of 33http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570810072021-06-06
While technological interventions may help many argue the best approach is simply to place wind farms in the least sensitive areasNegativeAt least 24 carcasses have been picked up under wind turbines says Dr Megan Murgatroyd from Hawkwatch Internationalhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-571768072021-06-06
It would be a unique and bold step the first by a sovereign country and that may well be part of the attraction for Mr Bukele a young mediasavvy and very popular leader who worries Washington over his increasingly autocratic tendenciesNegativeIf his plan is backed by congress the Central American country would be first in the world to formally adopt the digital currencyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-573730582021-06-06
Efforts to turn them around have failed and scientists may have to try and find them a suitable place to live nearbyNegativeThe 15 elephants have been hoovering up crops and poking their noses through doors on the march from the south of Yunnan province to its capital Kunminghttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-573482552021-06-04
It may have harboured oceans for a billion years of its history and there is even a region of the planets thick atmosphere where microbial life could survive floating among the cloudsNegativeThe missions which have each been awarded 500m £352m in funding are due to launch between 2028 and 2030http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-573393552021-06-04
He said that although online forums such as Reddit can serve as a real community he is concerned about the risks that nefarious actors may try to send signals to manipulate the marketNegativeIt warned against buying unless you are prepared to incur the risk of losing all or a substantial portion of your investmenthttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573342642021-06-04
But conservative critics are suggesting Dr Fauci may have engaged in a coverup and even claim he perjured himself in testimony to CongressNegativePress secretary Jen Psaki said Dr Fauci had been an undeniable asset in the US response to the Covid19 pandemichttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-573529922021-06-04
Bridget Riley may be 90 but she is still an artist in her primeNeutralIn an exclusive interview with BBC Newsnight Riley who is one of the UKs most renowned artists described herself as a sort of creative sociologisthttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-573326252021-06-04
They say that there may also be a higher risk of hospitalisation linked to the Delta variantNegativeThe number of cases confirmed by laboratory analysis rose by 79 over the last week to 12431http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-572871122021-06-04
Looking at the way the ship burnt expert opinion is that bunker oil may have burnt out but we are preparing for the worstcase scenario Capt Silva saidNegativeThe Singaporeregistered XPress Pearl had been on fire for two weeks near the port of Colombohttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-573431392021-06-04
There may have been other deaths of older teenagers but we cant tell from NRS data as 15 to 18yearolds are included in the 1544 age groupNegativeAlthough children are much less likely to become seriously ill with Covid we know that some do become sick and require treatmenthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-573448262021-06-04
Some have suggested an inexperienced leader may have led the herd astray while other believe the elephants could be searching for a new habitatNegativeThe 15 elephants have been hoovering up crops and poking their noses through doors on the march from the south of Yunnan province to its capital Kunminghttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-573482552021-06-04
One man who is due to fly from London to Portugal on Saturday to stay in an AirBnB says he may consider rebooking for another destination but the need for a negative test in the 72 hours before travel means the options are limitedNegativehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-573518082021-06-04
While it may not seem important its absolutely vitalNegativeThe boat carrying two people reportedly overturned in Wastwater Lake at about 1500 BST.http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-573354742021-06-03
A January 2020 email to Dr Fauci from the director of the countrys largest biomedical research facility suggested the unusual features of the virus may indicate it is engineered prompting Dr Fauci to say he will reach out via phoneNegativeA National Institutes of Health specialist with a career spanning seven US presidents Dr Fauci 80 became the face of the nations Covid19 response and has since been the subject of both effusive praise and ferocious criticismhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-573362802021-06-03
Had this been known before they left Freya may not have been allowed to fly she confirmedNegativeFreya Bevan is undergoing a second round of treatment for cancer that returned last year after six yearshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-573317602021-06-03
Called the Fairness in Womens Sports Act the law says sports teams for girls and women may not be open to students of the male sexNegativeThe states Republican governor Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law on Tuesdayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-573267902021-06-03
There may be a small proportion of elderly and vulnerable people who are not vaccinated or who dont get full protectionNegativeMatt Hancock said there had been no special treatment no queuejumping for politicians footballers or royalty which helped show the system was fairhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-573363162021-06-03
Asked whether mask wearing and workfromhome guidance may continue past June he said there was nothing in the data to suggest the UK was definitively off trackPositiveMatt Hancock said there had been no special treatment no queuejumping for politicians footballers or royalty which helped show the system was fairhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-573363162021-06-03
But Haldane and his colleagues may have to act if that inflationary pressure starts to spread to the rest of the domestic economy with serious consequences for the affordability of large debts which poorer households and small businesses have been forced to take onNegativeThe IHS Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index PMI reached a high last month of 65http://www.bbc.com/news/business-573146782021-06-02
He warned that supply chain managers anticipate a continuing squeeze on deliveries and are forwardbuying and building stocks so we may not have seen price peak yetNeutralThe IHS Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index PMI reached a high last month of 65http://www.bbc.com/news/business-573146782021-06-02
Under the Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000 parties may only accept donations from a UKregistered company if it carries on business in the United KingdomNeutralLabours chairwoman has asked political donations watchdog Electoral Commission to look into the £16000http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-573254742021-06-02
There are other factors that may push prices higher he mentions a surge in demand in travel and hospitality that could lead to some price risesPositiveIt comes as Covid restrictions across Europe were scaled back boosting economic activityhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-573202412021-06-02
Cookies are used for all sorts of purposes but one of their major uses is for thirdparty advertising tracking which is why ads for a product you may have searched for follows you from website to websiteNeutralNoyb headed by wellknown Austrian privacy advocate Max Schrems is targeting companies which it says deliberately make it hard to optout of tracking cookieshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-573068022021-06-01
Mr Yousaf told the BBCs Good Morning Scotland programme that while the impact of new variants on the NHS was still being assessed it may be necessary to hold some areas backPositiveUnder the lockdown easing roadmap areas in level two are scheduled to move down to level one on 7 Junehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-573055102021-06-01
If you look at things like appliances to have a lower noise level you may need things like an inverter directdrive motor which reduces the number of motor components and therefore noise particularly in washing machines or increased dampening and of course those things come with a cost he saysNeutralThe room were in is officially a laboratoryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-572005842021-06-01
He said It may not be the entire country moving to level oneNeutralUnder the lockdown easing roadmap areas in level two are scheduled to move down to level one on 7 Junehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-573055102021-06-01
People who are neurodiverse may also find some sound challengingNegativeThe room were in is officially a laboratoryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-572005842021-06-01
The negotiations may have resulted in the recognition of the genocide but the declaration is hollowNegativeLast week at the completion of negotiations with Namibia German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas made the announcement that the slaughter his country carried out in its former colony was a genocidehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-573061442021-06-01
it may be the case that parts of the country move to level one but actually other parts of the country we decide to keep in level twoNegativeUnder the lockdown easing roadmap areas in level two are scheduled to move down to level one on 7 Junehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-573055102021-06-01
The border standoff has faded from the media as India copes with a devastating second wave of coronavirus but experts warn it may come back to haunt the Indian prime minister Narendra ModiNegativeThe 62yearold veteran who runs a small convenience store in the village of Merak feared for his life as he went along the mountain crest carrying ammunition and other essentialshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-572340242021-06-01
Output in China has also caught up but emergingmarket economies including India may continue to have large shortfalls in GDP.NeutralThe Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says the UK is likely to grow 7http://www.bbc.com/news/business-573065962021-06-01
But Humza Yousaf said this may not be possible for areas where Covid cases are giving cause for concernNegativeUnder the lockdown easing roadmap areas in level two are scheduled to move down to level one on 7 Junehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-573055102021-06-01
And while she is concerned that some companies may cut their cleaning budgets due to financial pressures she says that the response to coronavirus has brought more professionalism to the cleaning industryNegativeOr at least there was before the pandemic hit and everyone started working from homehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-572310212021-05-31
That longterm supply may be put at risk because of geopolitical factorsNegativeMr Rudd said governments in the West should not be afraid to challenge China on issues such as human rightshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-572642492021-05-31
Although many children live only minutes from the beach they may not get to spend much time thereNeutralMisshttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-571745812021-05-31
Experts say it can help improve Indias dismal adoption rates as more families may come forward to look after such children temporarily which may eventually motivate them to formally adoptNegativeTheir world had changed and they didnt even know ithttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-572646292021-05-31
Iran has insisted that its nuclear programme is peaceful but suspicions by other nations including France that it may be being used as a cover for building a nuclear bomb led to sanctions in 2010NegativeBenjamin Briere 35 was arrested last year in Iran after flying a drone near the IranTurkmenistan borderhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-572998582021-05-31
As much as women living in expensive cities such as Beijing and Shanghai may wish to delay or avoid childbirth those in the countryside are likely to still follow tradition and want large families they sayNegativeThe change was approved by President Xi Jinping in a politburo meeting state media outlet Xinhua saidhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-573035922021-05-31
But his opponents may only be able to form a minority government propped up by Arab members of parliamentPositiveHe urged fellow rightwingers not to back a deal after ultranationalist Naftali Bennett said he would form a coalition with a centrist partyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-573028142021-05-31
Natural variability will mean the following few years may be slightly cooler and it could be another decade or two or more before the 1NeutralA major study says by 2025 theres a 40 chance of at least one year being 1http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-572616702021-05-31
Immunity is not all or nothing people infected earlier by an earlier variant of the virus may be vulnerable to reinfection and even transmit the diseaseNegativeThe second wave in recent weeks has overwhelmed the healthcare system leaving hospitals struggling to cope and critical drugs and oxygen in short supplyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-572259222021-05-31
Without them he may not have survived that dayNeutralThe border collie was saved after his cries were heard by passing hillwalkershttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-572674732021-05-31
Heres a look back at previous incidents where planes may or may not have been forced to landNegativeThe civilian aircraft was flying from Greece to Lithuania passing through Belaruss airspace when Belarus sent a fighter jet to intercept it claiming there was a bomb threathttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-572407702021-05-31
So while the cleaning industry may have smaller and perhaps fewer offices to clean it is going to have to work harder to keep them safePositiveOr at least there was before the pandemic hit and everyone started working from homehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-572310212021-05-31
Hamas may have gone to war over the future of Jerusalem but for the 28 families of Sheikh Jarrah their situation is just as precarious after as it was beforeNegativeThe Palestinian couples singlestorey stone house in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah is one of 14 where Palestinian residents 300 people in all face eviction to make way for Jewish settlers in a case that has made it all the way to Israels Supreme Courthttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-572436312021-05-31
We will continue to look at what assistance may be required as we move cautiously but irreversibly through the roadmap including looking at the issue of indemnity coverNegativeA report into the sectors future said the government should provide a safety net for live events set to take place after 21 Junehttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-572791962021-05-31
told the BBCs Soutik Biswas that the notion that the peak has passed may give false sense of security to everyone when their states are in fact entering the crisis modeNegativeFrom Monday factories will be allowed to operate and construction activities will also resumehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-572809682021-05-31
Readers now long used to articles dismissing the lableak theory as a dangerous fringe conspiracy may be slightly bemused to find it suddenly frontpage presented as an entirely plausible possibilityNegativeUS President Joe Biden has said he expects to release the results of an intelligence report on the origins of the virushttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-572677292021-05-31
A high proportion of hospitality workers may have left the UK altogether but some have managed to find alternative employment the recruiter saidNeutralFormer restaurant worker Aleksandra Zadroga said being on furlough had given many a push to quithttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-572413702021-05-31
The BBC has not independently verified how Rigi came to be in Iranian custody and Irans claims that its jets forced a commercial airliner to land in Iran may not be correctNegativeThe civilian aircraft was flying from Greece to Lithuania passing through Belaruss airspace when Belarus sent a fighter jet to intercept it claiming there was a bomb threathttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-572407702021-05-31
Satellites have been discussed for decades as a potential alternative that may one day put a dent into the dominance of subsea cablesNegativeIt is easy to overlook that our access to the internet relies on thousands of miles of cable crossing the worlds oceanshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570703182021-05-31
The notion that the peak has passed may give false sense of security to everyone when their states are in fact entering the crisis mode she saidNegativeThe second wave in recent weeks has overwhelmed the healthcare system leaving hospitals struggling to cope and critical drugs and oxygen in short supplyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-572259222021-05-31
But she fears the direct identification of victims may not be possible although the descendants of victims could be found by analysing DNA extracted from teethNegativeMy job says Dr Phoebe Stubblefield is to let the bones speakhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-572448632021-05-31
Such fears may lead to women not wanting to have kids if they feel that it could dampen their career prospects Dr Mu saidNegativeDespite being hassled by her mum about it Beijing resident Lili is not planning to have children any time soonhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-571545742021-05-31
Lastly I would like to hear from those within the community who may have information about why this murder has taken placeNegativeTony Eastlake 55 died from a knife wound after being attacked on Essex Road Islington just before 1730 BST on Saturdayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-572988212021-05-31
Some critics question Nextas use of information which may not be verifiedNegativeMr Protasevich 26 was until November editor of the opposition Nexta channel on Telegram founded by fellow dissident Stepan Putilohttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-572296352021-05-31
While many conservationists support the protection of forests leaving them alone and in tact to do their job of giving their wildlife a home and keeping lots of carbon locked away we may have changed our planet so radically that forests will need some handson help simply to surviveNegativeIts amazing one of the most fascinating things says Ondrejj Mottlhttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-572736642021-05-31
But then what about the fact that the second wave appears to have been driven by mutant strains to which previously infected people may not be entirely resistantNegativeThe second wave in recent weeks has overwhelmed the healthcare system leaving hospitals struggling to cope and critical drugs and oxygen in short supplyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-572259222021-05-31
The George Floyd video has been a turning point for DR Congobased designer Laëtitia who initially believed sharing videos may be the only way to hold racists to accountNegativeFor some the rare conviction in the US of white police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of a black man proves that justice has been servedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-572383622021-05-31
Even Lili may be convinced to change her mindNeutralDespite being hassled by her mum about it Beijing resident Lili is not planning to have children any time soonhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-571545742021-05-31
She says that while there may be fewer offices to clean in the future the upside to the pandemic for the cleaning industry is that now they are seen a lot more as expertsPositiveOr at least there was before the pandemic hit and everyone started working from homehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-572310212021-05-31
Some may find it bizarre that a country that does not officially exist is about to hold its seventh election since breaking away from Somalia a country that has not held a democratic poll for more than 50 years shortly before Siad Barre seized power in a coup in 1969NegativeI cannot wait to cast my vote says 15yearold Yasmin Abdihttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-572556022021-05-31
But the nonpapers may not be the work of selfserving ultranationalistsNegativeAs international High Representative in BosniaHerzegovina his job is to keep the peace which has endured since the Dayton Peace Agreement brought conflict to an end in 1995 after almost four years of fighting that cost around 100000 liveshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-572516772021-05-31
And what we may be seeing is the collapse of one of those pillarsNegativeThe results are a surprise because they show that it is slightly smoother and more spread out than the current best theories predicthttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-572447082021-05-31
Dr Mukherjee said her models indicated cases would come down to between 150000 and 200000 by end of May and by the end of July may return to where they were in FebruaryNegativeThe second wave in recent weeks has overwhelmed the healthcare system leaving hospitals struggling to cope and critical drugs and oxygen in short supplyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-572259222021-05-31
There may be a false sense of security for some time and thats our concernNegativeProf Ravi Gupta from the University of Cambridge said although new cases were relatively low the Indian variant had caused exponential growthhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-573045152021-05-31
In the past few days there are some tentative signs its advantage over the UK variant may not be so greatNegativeThe government plans to end remaining legal limits on social contact from 21 June but there is increasing concern about the Indian varianthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-571592862021-05-19
Plenty of people are still hoping for some amendments before the summer holiday season begins so some industry insiders reckon they may have doubledbooked in order to keep their options openPositiveWhat they dont know is where theyll go it might be Norfolk or it might be their preference Fuerteventurahttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-571553072021-05-19
While a late flurry of cancellations may cause headaches for UK hoteliers there is good news for disorganised holiday makersNegativeWhat they dont know is where theyll go it might be Norfolk or it might be their preference Fuerteventurahttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-571553072021-05-19
Accessing the mans remains may be a first step in a process to build a DNA profile and uncover answers in one of the countrys most famous cold casesNegativeThe identity and cause of death of the socalled Somerton man remain unknownhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-571666622021-05-19
This includes social media but the law may not apply to many commercial adult sites because the current draft only covers websites containing usergenerated contentNeutralCompanies have invested heavily in the technology in recent years to prepare for legallyrequired checkshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-571437462021-05-19
The fact he didnt win the award may not have bothered him too muchNegativeGrodin died at his home in Wilton Connecticut on Tuesday the New York Times newspaper reportedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-571610882021-05-19
I have investigated the impact of antivaccine content online for months and there is no doubt that the very conspiracies that may have heightened vaccine hesitancy among young people have spread on sites such as YouTubePositiveIt said the partnership with the NHS would involve ads on buses billboards bus stops and YouTube with the videosharing site paying for themhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-571222162021-05-18
Nominations will open from 0930 and several party leaders may stand although there is rarely a serious challenge to the leader of the largest partyPositiveMs Sturgeons SNP won 64 of the 129 seats in the parliament at the election on 6 May one short of a majorityhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-571467522021-05-18
While a campaign like this might reiterate the science of vaccines and value of collective immunisation it may struggle to undo the damage done by emotive antivaccine propaganda to which younger socialmedia users have been hyperexposedNegativeIt said the partnership with the NHS would involve ads on buses billboards bus stops and YouTube with the videosharing site paying for themhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-571222162021-05-18
Any worries he may have had were allayed however when he went out to the foyer to welcome his customers backNegativeHalf an hour before he reopens the doors to his bingo hall Patrick Duffy is not sure what to expecthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-571193122021-05-18
The FAW has asked fans who may still want to travel to see their team play in a second successive European Championships to make an informed choicePositiveBut the FA of Wales has said the UK Foreign Office had issued advice warning Wales fans not to travelhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-571511372021-05-18
It may not take long for a creator to go to more and more extreme lengths to attract votes from their followers ending in potentially selfdamaging or humiliating scenarios he saysNegativeWhen writer Brandon Wong recently couldnt decide what takeaway to order one evening he asked his followers on social media app NewNew to choose for himhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570855572021-05-18
Questions the court case may consider are how much the rugby authorities knew about the dangers of concussion and when they may have found that outNegativeThat is the view of the man who helped secure big changes in American footballhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-570991642021-05-17
PSNI Insp Phil McCullagh said the brothers may be with a relative in Northern Ireland but may have crossed into the Republic of IrelandNeutralFiveyearold Patrick Hovarth and his brother Fabricio who is eight from north Belfast were last seen on Friday at about 1800 BST.http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-571375882021-05-17
Corruption may be one thing that is holding the military back when it comes to improving its equipmentPositiveSeven months into his first term in 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari coined the term but the group and its offshoots have never gone awayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-571172962021-05-17
But while Colombias decision to grant Venezuelan migrants TPS may have been lauded abroad many Colombians feel the government should be putting the needs of its own people firstPositiveThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised Colombia for its extraordinary generosityhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-570708132021-05-17
With the population in Britain starting to increase I imagine we might start to see more of the birds on the island of Ireland over time so it may depend on what any such wandering pioneers might make of the habitats we have to offerPositiveA pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted peat bog in the Republic of Irelands midlandshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-570741562021-05-16
So its not right that the majority of support in the housing market is currently being directed towards people who are not in poverty and who may already own their own homesPositiveNearly half the homeowners helped by the Help to Buy scheme in 202021 earned at least £40000http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-569961072021-05-16
Herdwick lambs are always born black its not known why but Jo hypothesises it may be to absorb warmth up on the wild fells and provide camouflage among the stonesNegativeYew Tree Farm near Coniston is said to be one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and it is easy to see whyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-570154782021-05-16
The panel added he may have had an underlying level of fatigue that could have affected his decision making and reaction times during the critical stages of the accident sortieNegativeCpl Jonathan Bayliss 41 died in March 2018 when his Hawk jet crashed on a runway at RAF Valley on Angleseyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-571238862021-05-15
He may well still try and influence the debate over independencePositiveAs results from the Scottish election started to dribble in last Friday I got a call from a wellconnected SNP sourcehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-570872072021-05-15
But local media reports suggest the plane may now take off half emptyNeutralThe flight was supposed to bring 150 Australian citizens home following a backlash over a threeweek ban on anyone entering from Covidhit Indiahttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-571114422021-05-15
It might be quite likely that if there was a shift in spending from somewhere else it may well need to come from the health service he saidPositiveVictoria Lloyd chief executive of Age Cymru said urgent reform of the social care system was essential to prevent people going without supporthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-571141872021-05-15
It is not clear what sort of political impact this will have the lawmakers challenging the Democrats traditional proIsrael stance may not be inclined to a showdown with Biden because he has championed key causes that they cherish on the economy and climateNegativeIt has also laid bare the extent to which the Israeli right has been empowered in occupied East Jerusalem during the presidency of Donald Trumphttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-571198812021-05-15
The DarkSide hacker crew can no longer claim that they can restore victims services quickly and this may make others question whether or not to give in to their demandsNeutralCNN the New York Times Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal all reported a ransom was paid citing sourceshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-571123712021-05-15
Depending on the new normal this may serve to be a persistent way of keeping the IsraeliPalestinian conflict on the Biden agendaPositiveIt has also laid bare the extent to which the Israeli right has been empowered in occupied East Jerusalem during the presidency of Donald Trumphttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-571198812021-05-15
Asked if the whole of Glasgow may have to stay in level three he said I really hope notPositiveHe said he hoped the city would move down to level two restrictions as planned on Mondayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-571002282021-05-14
The company said Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience or continue to experience intermittent service interruptions during the startup periodPositiveThe detailed order issues strict deadlines for all government departments to tighten securityhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-571012492021-05-14
While a dampening of US growth would send ripples through global companies other countries may also face an inflation problemNegativeThe Dow Jones Industrial average ended the day up 1http://www.bbc.com/news/business-570963082021-05-14
Dr Walensky said that immunocompromised people may want to consider continuing to wear a mask outdoorsNeutralThe president removed his mask in the Oval Office with Republican lawmakers as the guidance was being announcedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-571090392021-05-14
But it rejected her vision of a softer Brexit which may have meant a trade border was more avoidableNegativeIt features a plaque unveiled this month marking the centenary since the founding of Northern Irelandhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-571084192021-05-14
The Bond discovery may have been the single biggest chunk recovered in the Winchcombe area but the museum has many more pieces now in its collection roughly 500gPositiveThe meteorite that fell on the Gloucestershire town of Winchcombe in February is going on public display at Londons Natural History Museumhttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-570997892021-05-14
But despite the booming popularity the ultrarich may want to keep their newest toys extra private these daysNegativeJeff Bezos the founder of Amazon and the worlds richest man has seen his personal wealth roughly double since 2017 helped by his wallet ballooning last year as more people than ever turned to online shoppinghttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570793272021-05-14
She says she is really passionate about the work because it is the type of support that I would have benefitted from which may have resulted in me not needing to use CAMHSPositiveI forgive themhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-570620852021-05-14
The demonstrations over the past two days in Cali may have been massive but they were peaceful and colourful with dances music and artistic tributes paid to those who died or were wounded in previous protestsNegativeProtesters have blocked some of the main access roads into the city and deliveries have been severely disruptedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-571009772021-05-14
The variant that was first detected in India which may spread more quickly is causing mounting concernNegativeIt said economic and social restrictions could be reimposed in parts of England if necessaryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-571096602021-05-14
However some football fans may be able to go to the planned UEFA Champions League final in Porto on 29 MayPositiveFrom 17 May travellers from England and Scotland wont have to quarantine upon their return from Portugal and other green list countrieshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-571071542021-05-14
This may change the place where you are supposed to be safe into a grave for you and your children for your dreams for your memories for everythingNegativeThe nights are so scary for us for our children Najwa a mother of five sayshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-571054732021-05-14
Experts believe the Indian variant has mutations that may make it more transmissible but it is not yet known if it causes more severe disease or if it might make current vaccines less effectiveNegativeIt said economic and social restrictions could be reimposed in parts of England if necessaryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-571096602021-05-14
On Wednesday official figures showed that US inflation had jumped at the fastest pace in almost 13 years sparking fears the central bank may be forced to raise interest rates and dampen growthPositiveThe Dow Jones Industrial average ended the day up 1http://www.bbc.com/news/business-570963082021-05-14
The CDCs advice does not supersede local ordinances and some businesses may still require customers and workers to wear masksNeutralThe president removed his mask in the Oval Office with Republican lawmakers as the guidance was being announcedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-571090392021-05-14
Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience or continue to experience intermittent service interruptions during the startup period they added in a statementPositiveA ransomware cyberattack forced Colonial Pipeline to shut down the main part of its network on Fridayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570904282021-05-13
And since they were selfselecting they volunteered for the study they may not be representative of all trauma survivorsNegativeThe study represents a significant step towards approval of the drug in the US.http://www.bbc.com/news/health-569970132021-05-13
And the researchers say they may need to find cancers even earlier and in even more women to affect survival ratesPositiveThe researchers at University College London said the results were a disappointment and thanked the 200000 people who participatedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/health-570874772021-05-13
Italian intelligence reportedly estimate that 5070000 people may be on Libyas shores waiting to take a similar journeyNegativeMore than 2000 have reached the southern Italian island since Saturday raising fears that the warmer weather could bring a new rush to Europes shoreshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-570878182021-05-13
We know some customers may be unsure about travelling this summer so weve offered free changes 14 days before travel for anyone due to travel before the end of AugustPositiveThe pause in sales until September includes green list countries such as Portugalhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570847322021-05-13
With the benefit of hindsight I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previously he continuedNegativeHe is accused of repeatedly exposing himself while filming the BBC showhttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-570863902021-05-13
WhatsApp messages on Mr Schmids phone suggest Mr Kurz may have more to answer than previously knownNeutralMPs have been investigating claims of nepotism including the appointment of party loyalist Thomas Schmid as head of Austrias state holding companyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-570878172021-05-13
It may take some time for supply to rise to the level of demand he saidNeutralConsumer prices jumped 4http://www.bbc.com/news/business-570904212021-05-13
The Arizona audit may be less a cause of growing distrust in elections than a harbinger of whats to come in American democracy where every election is viewed with suspicion and every result subject to seemingly endless challengesNegativeJoe Biden has been president for more than 100 dayshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570893592021-05-13
An example of the contract read out in the committee said I understand that exposure to this content may give me post traumatic stress disorderNegativeThe Irish parliament heard how moderators viewed graphic content up to eight hours a dayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-570883822021-05-13
Given the underwhelming response from the families to the prime ministers words and how this has been handled so far they may not take much more comfort from what the government says nextPositiveA spokesperson said during a phone call with NIs first and deputy first ministers on Wednesday Boris Johnson said what happened was tragichttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-570935482021-05-13
I will engage in a mandatory wellness coaching session but I understand that those are not conditions and may not be sufficient to prevent my contracting PTSD.NegativeThe Irish parliament heard how moderators viewed graphic content up to eight hours a dayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-570883822021-05-13
At this time please may we ask for privacy so we can grieve for MaryPositiveMary Bastholm 15 went missing on 6 January 1968 and has not been foundhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-570702792021-05-12
We do have a lot of older clientele who probably may be a little bit more nervous to come back in which is why its great we have the courtyard as well because they like to sit outside weather permittingPositiveAndy Ball is the landlord of the Old George in Stony Stratford Buckinghamshire and has been taking advantage of the outdoor space near his establishmenthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-569836902021-05-12
He may be an officer of the fleet that took part in the rescue mission launched by Pliny the Elder to help the people in the towns and villas nestled on this part of the Bay of Naples Mr Sirano told Ansa news agencyPositiveThe skeleton originally thought to be an ordinary soldier was among some 300 found at Herculaneum in the 1980shttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-570551632021-05-12
She said he may have been shot by a stray bullet but it was not possible for her to say where any shot may have come fromNegativeThey included a priest trying to help the wounded and a mother of eighthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-570816652021-05-12
House Republicans may think that by removing Ms Cheney the party has removed a distraction and now will be able to shift focus to winning the 2022 midterm electionsNegativeThe Wyoming lawmaker daughter of exUS VicePresident Dick Cheney is expected to lose her thirdranking post in the House of Representativeshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570820702021-05-12
I see more money being invested more interest and people are starting to realise that this is a very big platform technology and that it is not any longer something that may or may not work by 2050PositiveIts every engineers dream really to have a project thats technically challenging which requires you to develop new technology and solutions to hard problems but that are also simultaneously important for the world to havehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-568431492021-05-12
That may prove difficult even with Ms Cheney gone however as its Mr Trump himself who has been most unwilling to let go of last years defeatNegativeThe Wyoming lawmaker daughter of exUS VicePresident Dick Cheney is expected to lose her thirdranking post in the House of Representativeshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570820702021-05-12
Some countries may also require tests to be taken upon entry to the holiday destinationNeutralA paper version will also be available by calling 119 but not through a GP.http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-570701852021-05-12
Cinemas bingo halls and amusement arcades are also likely to be able to reopen and outdoor and indoor events like concerts can restart although capacity may initially be limitedPositiveMainland Scotland will move to level two restrictions although it is very likely Moray will remain in level three after a surge in caseshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-570709702021-05-12
Sir John Bell a member of the governments vaccine taskforce believes we may indeed be at a tipping pointPositiveIt means the onus is increasingly shifting on to the vaccines rather than social distancing and restrictions to keep the virus at bayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/health-570733122021-05-12
This means the person may not always be able to distinguish their own thoughts and ideas from realityNegativeThe BBC soap asked Mind to offer insight into the experiences of its character Isaac Baptiste a black man grappling with the physical and social issues associated with the conditionhttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-570550942021-05-11
Dr Dicks thought an affection for the British may have been why Hess chose to make his solo flight to ScotlandPositiveA German airman parachuted out of his Messerschmitt Bf 110 just before it crashed near Floors Farm in Eagleshamhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-569081832021-05-11
Those within larger arts centres may also have received assistance from the CRF delivered via the Arts Council of WalesPositiveBut the UK Cinema Association said regulations were different in Wales to the other nations with venues following the same stricter rules as indoor hospitalityhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-570635152021-05-11
These issues are separate in how theyve arisen he explains but they may well have stemmed from the same corporate culture with a focus on saving time and keeping costs down over maintaining qualityNegativeThe discovery of a potential electrical problem last month led to the renewed grounding of more than 100 aeroplanes belonging to 24 airlines around the worldhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570286872021-05-11
Clients may stop hiring me because they recognise that voicePositiveIt converts writing into speech which can then be played over videos uploaded to the app often for comedic effecthttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-570630872021-05-11
She dares the UK government to challenge the legislation in court which it may feel obliged to do because it considers such a vote to be beyond devolved powersNeutralThats how they did it in 2014 with the Edinburgh agreement and the alternatives are messy and risky for both sideshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-570559682021-05-11
That may seem astounding given that Sir Keir is meant to be the bossPositiveAnneliese Dodds will now become the Labour Partys chair replacing deputy leader Angela Rayner who Sir Keir fired from the role on Saturdayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-570506592021-05-10
What worries us as Hondurans is that its been shown that cartels have invested millions into politics and Juan Orlando Hernández may try to remain in power perpetually through fraudulent meansNegativeYet being stripped of the deference his position traditionally commands was the least of his concernshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-569475952021-05-10
In the three decades since the rush and joy of independence the continent had become awash with dictatorships which may explain why some of its postcolonial leaders are no longer remembered by a younger generationPositiveI was shocked to find out on the 97th birthday of Kenneth Kaunda Zambias first president and a giant in the fight against colonialism that some people had never heard of himhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-569854672021-05-10
He may however need help from the opposition to pass laws and get Labours spending plans through the Welsh Parliament with one seat short of a majorityPositiveMr Drakeford is to be formally sworn in as Wales first minister on Wednesdayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-570509892021-05-10
The infections in the villagers may or may not be linked to Mahant Das but health experts say his behaviour was irresponsible and that by travelling in a crowded train and sharing a taxi he may have spread the virus to many along the wayNegativeThose fears it now seems are coming true with reports of Kumbh returnees testing positive and possibly spreading the infection coming from many parts of the countryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-570055632021-05-10
Labour will no doubt be pleased that theyve won but they may be slightly disappointed not to get over the 50 line on the first preferencesNeutralShe won 60http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-570482692021-05-10
Doctors believe mucormycosis which has an overall mortality rate of 50 may be being triggered by the use of steroids a lifesaving treatment for severe and critically ill Covid19 patientsNegativeInside the surgery an ear nose and throat specialist was already at work on the patient a diabetichttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-570278292021-05-10
The quietly impressive performance by the Greens this week is a big hint that we may well be heading in the same direction as our European neighbours such as Germany where cosmopolitan parties are eclipsing the old centreleftPositiveSo lets take a look at how the Green Party did in Thursdays pollshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-570488112021-05-10
There are fears that India variants may be partly to blame for growing case numbers in neighbouring countriesNegativeTravel and other restrictions have been introduced amid fears that poorly resourced local health services will be unable to copehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-534205372021-05-10
Brexit may have been done but it is still leaving its mark on how people are minded to voteNegativeFirst ruling parties have done well rewarded perhaps by voters who thanks to the vaccine rollout believe the worst of the pandemic may now be overhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-570401752021-05-09
A lawyer representing the group says they may even sue for what they say was an overzealous law enforcement response that included pointing guns at elderly Navajo landownersNegativeWhen Xia not her real name first heard about the job as a flower cutter she pictured roseshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-568358972021-05-09
Kent Assistant Chief Constable Tom Richards said We continue to urge anyone with information no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to contact usNegativeThe man from the Canterbury area was arrested at 2130 BST on Friday and remained in custody Kent Police saidhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-570368312021-05-09
This includes anyone local who may have seen something out of place at the time or who came across someone who made them feel uneasy such as feeling compelled to cross the road or change the route they were walkingNegativeThe man from the Canterbury area was arrested at 2130 BST on Friday and remained in custody Kent Police saidhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-570368312021-05-09
First ruling parties have done well rewarded perhaps by voters who thanks to the vaccine rollout believe the worst of the pandemic may now be overPositiveFirst ruling parties have done well rewarded perhaps by voters who thanks to the vaccine rollout believe the worst of the pandemic may now be overhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-570401752021-05-09
The answer may lie in the fact that the rate in the Republic is now markedly higher than Northern Irelands crossborder movement is probably affecting Northern Irelands rate especially in the north westNegativeAnd given the successful rollout of the vaccination programme were now in a much healthier placehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-570282932021-05-08
Screens are really stimulating and also there is some thought that they may suppress melatonin which is the sleep hormone that we produce when its dark because the screens are essentially a light sourceNegativeYouve counted valleys of sheep drank chamomile tea and sprayed lavender mist on your pillowshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-569734312021-05-08
While the labour market continues to recover todays report suggests that the jobs recovery may not be quite as rapid as many had expected said Mike Bell global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset ManagementPositiveJust 266000 jobs were added in April and the unemployment rate edged up to 6http://www.bbc.com/news/business-570245552021-05-08
But this is evidence it may take a lot longer for the US to make its economic comebackNegativeJust 266000 jobs were added in April and the unemployment rate edged up to 6http://www.bbc.com/news/business-570245552021-05-08
For upperstages that go into an orbit and may travel around the globe several times as they precisely position a payload the preference is to include a reignitable engine that can steer the stage into a return at the earliest opportunityPositiveThe main segment from the Long March5b vehicle was used to launch the first module of Chinas new space station last monthhttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-570135402021-05-08
In order to provide reassurance to the community we have heightened our visible presence in areas where youngsters may gather and I urge anyone who feels worried or concerned to approach my officersNegativeWithin the same timeframe an eightyearold boy was reportedly approached in the wooded area of Kelsey Parkhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-570253402021-05-08
He added With the benefit of hindsight I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previouslyNegativeMr Clarke played Mickey Smith in the BBC drama from 2005 to 2010http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-570210602021-05-08
The controversial A27 Arundel bypass may be squeezed out too because again holdups are typically caused by commutersNegativeTraffic is expected to be below the long term averagehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570109132021-05-07
This attitude of obedience and reverence for teachers runs so deep that it may explain why none of the adults including the childs uncle who were present questioned the coachs authority despite his screamsNeutralWei Wei is a typical sevenyearold boy living in Taiwanhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-569679742021-05-07
There were adults at the judo studio who witnessed what happened including Wei Weis maternal uncle who reportedly filmed the video to show the little boys mother that judo may not be suitable for himNegativeWei Wei is a typical sevenyearold boy living in Taiwanhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-569679742021-05-07
Liz Cheney whose political defenestration may pave the way for Ms Stefaniks rise has a score of 80NeutralIn 2014 four years before Alexandria OcasioCortez entered politics a lawmaker from New York became the youngest woman ever elected to Congresshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570014982021-05-07
Pinch point schemes and junction upgrades may face the axe as well since these are also usually justified in terms of tackling peak hour congestionNegativeTraffic is expected to be below the long term averagehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570109132021-05-07
They may have been thinking since the coach requires it I shouldnt oppose the coachs requirement said Ms FengNegativeWei Wei is a typical sevenyearold boy living in Taiwanhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-569679742021-05-07
Mick Duthie of Crimestoppers said that anonymous information no matter how small could help police find those responsible and may even prevent someone else from coming to harmNeutralCharity Crimestoppers appealed for people to come forward anonymously and help the killer face up to the consequences of their violent actionshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-570152902021-05-07
But they may pave the way to a compromise that could boost productionPositiveBut they are struggling to agree on how to boost vaccine production amid a huge difference between vaccination rates in advanced and poorer nationshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570162602021-05-07
Even then many fear they may find it difficult to secure a seat on a flight or afford the costly faresNegativePrime Minister Scott Morrison has faced criticism for failing to help citizens trapped in the Covidravaged nationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-570183182021-05-07
Its true that if youre not vaccinated you may not be able to enter a country under this type of a system he saidNegativeBookinghttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570169682021-05-07
Time to reflect changing job circumstances and anticipation of new products consumers may want to buy after lockdown have proved a fertile ground for British inventorsPositiveHis brand new rucksack was made of canvas and could not be sterilised at the end of each dayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569781572021-05-07
Meanwhile Australias Trade Minister Dan Tehan has said the countrys borders may not fully reopen until the middle or second half of 2022NegativePrime Minister Scott Morrison has faced criticism for failing to help citizens trapped in the Covidravaged nationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-570183182021-05-07
is concerned there may not be enough capacity to fulfil testsNegativeTui Group is offering test packages for between £20 and £90 to make holidays more affordablehttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-570154682021-05-07
But opponents including drug makers say it may not have the desired effectNegativeIts government said the protection of intellectual property is a source of innovation and must remain sohttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-570130962021-05-07
She said had proactive action been taken at the time it may have been possible to determine responsibility for each of the deathsNegativeThe victims included a nineyearold boy Patrick Rooneyhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-570000522021-05-06
Republican leaders may claim to be focused on the path ahead including winning back control of Congress in the 2022 midterm electionsPositiveHer offencehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570040422021-05-06
She may have made the calculation that once one speaks ill of Trump such slights are never fully forgotten so she might as well go down swingingNegativeHer offencehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570040422021-05-06
Downing Streets insistence that it wants to see tensions deescalated may be met with some raised eyebrows when at the same time Mr Johnson sends in two patrol boatsPositiveFrance has threatened to cut off electricity to the island which began issuing licences to French boats under a new system last weekhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-570030692021-05-06
Some in the monarchy believe his death may have been an attempt to prevent him from ascending to the throne but this has never been provenNegativeIt has led to a vicious power struggle for the throne royals are fighting it out in court hurling insults in public and fuelling rumours of the poisoning of rivalshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-569932152021-05-06
While some bank bosses have indicated that working from home may not be a long term option for some employees others are planning for smaller officesPositiveThat is the date on which the government hopes to lift legal limits on social contact in Englandhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569938862021-05-06
Relitigating the 2020 vote and trafficking in unfounded conspiracy theories about election fraud may soothe Trumps damaged ego but it prevents the party from putting together a policy platform to run against Biden and the Democrats next yearNegativeHer offencehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570040422021-05-06
In the worst case scenario if we have a new variant pop up which does manage to evade the vaccines say late summer or early autumn there may be a need to roll back on some of these measures being eased at least temporarily until we can boost peoples immunity he told the BBC.NegativeSpecial envoy David Nabarro told the BBC topups and extra vaccinations should come a bit laterhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-569993512021-05-06
Sweden may have avoided formal lockdowns but she says the spread of coronavirus has forced women of all backgrounds to spend more time at homeNegativeThe deaths span three regions and three generations but in almost all cases there has been a common thread the arrest of a man they had had a close relationship withhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-569777712021-05-06
While this setup may work when you have 80 employees once that doubles the benefits can tail off he reckonsPositiveAriel Umansky decided to turn down his proposed 7 pay rise in December 2020http://www.bbc.com/news/business-569157672021-05-06
Republicans may still end up prevailing in those electionsNegativeHer offencehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570040422021-05-06
Mr Richards said police were continuing to conduct as many housetohouse inquiries as possible adding Residents in the Aylesham and Snowdown area can expect a visit from officers to allow them to discuss any concerns they may have as well as provide any information which could assist the investigationPositiveFingertip searches continue in the area but no motives or suspects have been identified police saidhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-569997632021-05-06
In a potentially explosive revelation which may or may not harm said chances of leading La République Barnier drops the bombshell that Ive always preferred English breakfast with fried eggs to French croissantsNeutralMr Barnier watched his opposite numbers come and go as the EU and UK first agonised over the terms of a transition deal and then later concluded a trade agreementhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-569965472021-05-06
It may be necessary to create a second office if the company continues to grow which would replicate and run the same system autonomously she saysPositiveAriel Umansky decided to turn down his proposed 7 pay rise in December 2020http://www.bbc.com/news/business-569157672021-05-06
Now that it appears Cheney will pay for her words an emboldened Trump may once again take aim at the Kentucky senatorNeutralHer offencehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570040422021-05-06
The Electoral Commission has also warned voters that they may have to queue to enter the building as there will be a limit on the number of voters allowed inside at any one timeNegativeA record number of voters have already cast their ballots with more than a million people having registered to vote by posthttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-570001432021-05-06
But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have the desired effectNegativeIndia and South Africa proposed the plan which they said would increase vaccine production around the worldhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570043022021-05-06
Cochair Michael McConnell justified the timeframe saying that it was a decision not to be rushed and admitted that the firm may decide to throw it back to the Oversight Board yet againNegativeBut it criticised the permanent nature of the ban as beyond the scope of Facebooks normal penaltieshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-569855832021-05-06
McConnell may be focusing on Biden but he is going to have to keep an eye on Trump if he wants to avoid Cheneys fateNeutralHer offencehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-570040422021-05-06
It was time he said to accept that what once was the highest form of recognition may no longer matter to the artists that exist now and the ones that come afterPositiveLast year the star called organisers corrupt after his album After Hours failed to receive a single nominationhttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-569785682021-05-05
Even physiotherapist Donna Dudley is nervous but may get the injection to protect her patientsPositiveIn January the country appeared to be finally out of the blocks and faster than other African countries when it came to getting hold of the vaccines but the rollout has since falteredhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-569444002021-05-05
The government will need to make a concerted effort to assure communities in their own language that the vaccine is safe to take if they dont we may find ourselves facing vaccine hesitancy and we cant afford that in vulnerable communitiesPositiveIn January the country appeared to be finally out of the blocks and faster than other African countries when it came to getting hold of the vaccines but the rollout has since falteredhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-569444002021-05-05
They may well have been but I dont think so replied the officerPositiveThe retired officer said its actions in the 1970s included demonstrations against cricket and rugby tourshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-569880402021-05-05
The future pandemic may come earlier than any model can predict he saysNegativeAs he spoke several small hospitals only a few miles from where he stood in the capital were sending out desperate messages about them running out of oxygen putting patients lives at riskhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-569776532021-05-05
Mr Ross had to backpedal somewhat to insist this was because Ms Sturgeon would hold an illicit wildcat vote something she has always denied she would do but he may be quietly satisfied that people are engaging with the idea of an outright majority being the triggerNegativeThe striking thing about the early stages of this debate was that when you get away from the constitutional faultlines these parties actually have a lot in commonhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-569867182021-05-05
Up to 9000 passengers at an airport in Medan may have been tested with the reused swab sticks say policeNeutralUp to 9000 passengers at an airport in Medan may have been tested with the reused swab sticks say policehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-569902532021-05-05
The Home Office says it recognises there may be individuals living in the UK from a young age who through no fault of their own have not formalised their status and is working with those affectedPositiveMany of them are in the UK legally but with a temporary immigration status which can limit their rightshttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-569842682021-05-05
They may have recovered themselves but they might bring the virus along with them as things are getting serious in Kathmandu said the army officialPositiveBase camp officials said they had received reports of 17 confirmed cases from hospitals in the capital Kathmandu where a number of climbers have been sent from the base camp and higher camps to be treatedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-569843202021-05-05
The booster shot offers the first clue to how much drug companies may be able to make from their Covid vaccines in the long termPositivePfizer said it was expecting durable demand for the vaccine in a similar way to flu vaccineshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569794062021-05-05
Alabama Texas Louisiana Mississippi and Georgia are among the states where the practice is used though individual school districts within these states may vote to bar the practiceNegativeIn the graphic video shot by the childs mother on her mobile phone last month we see the student bent over a chair crying while she is paddled three times by principal Melissa Carter of Central Elementary School in Clewiston Floridahttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569868272021-05-05
But as that nation grapples with the economic damage caused by the pandemic and the rising threat from China it may now take a more pragmatic approach to brokering an agreementNegativeIt includes more than £533m of new investment from India into the UK which is expected to create about 6000 jobshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569748312021-05-04
Firms active in the EU such as Vodafone may not use cloud services provided by USbased firms as US law allows US government agencies such as the NSA to request and get data on anyone whose data is processed on USowned clouds anywhere in the worldNegativeNumerous studies have found that telcos are increasingly struggling to find new revenue streams despite investing heavily into 4G and 5G networkshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569693472021-05-04
The 27 member states also want to include nonEU countries such as Norway Iceland and Switzerland with officials saying earlier this week that vaccinated travellers from the US may also be able to visit Europe this summerPositiveUnder the plans anyone who has received the last dose of an EUapproved vaccine at least two weeks beforehand will be permitted to travelhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-569703982021-05-04
So while there may not be a law in place governing how personal data is currently being transmitted between US cloud providers and the UK even if the data centre is in Europe Mr Grant says this could be unquestionably riskyNegativeNumerous studies have found that telcos are increasingly struggling to find new revenue streams despite investing heavily into 4G and 5G networkshttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569693472021-05-04
The UK government which has indicated that foreign travel may resume from 17 May is working on its own digital system for international travel that would prove travellers vaccination statusPositiveUnder the plans anyone who has received the last dose of an EUapproved vaccine at least two weeks beforehand will be permitted to travelhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-569703982021-05-04
Crosswords may seem like a strange thing to task AI with solving but in fact they represent a very fertile playground for machine learningNegativeIn fact despite writing them for the New York Times he says that when they are published he often cannot solve his ownhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-569347162021-05-04
However correspondents say that may not be enough to ensure stability in the regionNeutralMrs Clinton told CNN there was a risk the Taliban the Islamist group ousted in 2001 by the USled invasion could retake controlhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569664732021-05-04
While the competitors may pretend to hate its AI rival booing Dr Fill when it does well and cheering if it does badly at heart he believe the contestants were really rooting for meNegativeIn fact despite writing them for the New York Times he says that when they are published he often cannot solve his ownhttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-569347162021-05-04
Although some venues may not have the space to increase numbers much because of social distancing she said it does mean that those larger venues can now start welcoming more mournersPositiveAs part of the next step in easing restrictions the government is preparing to remove the 30person legal limit a month earlier than plannedhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-569667312021-05-03
There are suggestions the government and police may not have acted to reduce the scale of the gathering out of deference to highprofile rabbis and politiciansNeutralSome 150 people were injured at the Lag BOmer festival near Mount Meron in northern Israel when they became trapped in an overcrowded passagewayhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-569619452021-05-03
Sundays instalment felt like an ending of sorts despite the fact there may well be more episodes in future he saidNeutralSeries six of the show which first aired in 2012 ended on Sunday nighthttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-569454252021-05-03
Therefore some witnesses may chose to turn down an invite from a committeePositiveThe Privileges Committee said the issue of recalcitrant witnesses has become an increasing problemhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-569626462021-05-03
It added While the capping work should go some way to reducing the high concentrations of landfill gases and hydrogen sulphide were recording it is possible further work may be needed for Red Industries to effectively manage odour from their operationsPositiveEvery evening after dinner Annie Miles and her husband Lee Hughes have a routinehttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-569449972021-05-03
She has said she will challenge the result in court but may have to run again to remain chief ministerNeutralThe BJP targeted West Bengal heavily during campaigning but it was comfortably held by the incumbent Mamata Banerjee a fierce Modi critichttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-569647032021-05-03
Then it is natural that you use it to buy things you want to access better credit and when you are travelling you may want to buy travel insurance along with itPositiveFast forward a few decades and that vision is fast becoming realityhttp://www.bbc.com/news/business-569676332021-05-03
It is true of course that in most cases the fact that a killer has taken drugs or drunk alcohol will not stop him or her going to trial even if there is established a temporary loss of reason and may even contribute to a stiffer sentenceNegativeSarah Halimi was a Jewish 65yearold former kindergarten director who in April 2017 was beaten then thrown to her death from her flat in northeast Parishttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-569290402021-05-03
Websites like these are not illegal and customers may still get the documents for which they have appliedPositiveAdverts for unofficial services selling government documents such as travel permits and driving licences are against Googles own ruleshttp://www.bbc.com/news/technology-568869572021-05-03
The medical experts said Maradona may have had a better chance of survival had he been treated at a medical facility rather than his home the newspaper reported.PositiveProsecutors in Argentina asked the panel to investigate Maradonas medical team after the footballers death in November last year.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-569573542021-05-02
Even for families with employerprovided health insurance the benefits may not sufficiently provide for the medical need and the system often seems designed to be as confusing as possible.NegativeDillon Hooley was a 17yearold high school senior when he began cutting back on insulin a lifesaving drug necessary to manage his diabeteshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569103922021-05-02
Helen believes there are many other reasons people are deprived access children because their parents are not able to pay for it while older people may not have the technical knowhow or understanding of the digital world to get online.NegativeOne that Helen Tinsley would like to see tackled is the digital divide.http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-568446522021-05-02
Arina is aware that Nina may want to eventually marry and she would need legal capacity for that tooPositiveFor the past few months Nina Torgashova has been able to enjoy an independence that had always been out of reach for her shopping cooking and washing her own clothes.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-569192342021-05-02
But Pakistans provinces which have taken decisions on their own since the pandemic started may yet take things into their own hands NegativePrime Minister Imran Khan has warned Pakistan with less than one doctor per 963 people could be headed for disaster. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-568885412021-05-01
Apple faces a large fine and may be forced to change its policies if its arguments do not convince regulators. PositiveIt relates to charges brought two years ago by music streaming app Spotify which claimed that Apple was stifling innovation in that industry. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-569411732021-05-01
The online advertising industry may have to give up on knowing quite as much about us but dont expect Facebook to go out of business quite yet. NeutralThere were wide variations between countries with 50% of US users agreeing to be tracked compared with only 20% in the UK. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-569286262021-05-01
The court criticised the Italian authorities for not appreciating that the mother may have had different parenting skills owing to her Nigerian background. NegativeOne sultry afternoon in the main city of the Italian island of Sicily a Nigerian mother is intensely watching her twoyearold son play. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-568457712021-05-01
In retrospect it may have been because of very stringent lockdowns that were instituted early on amongst other factors NegativePrime Minister Imran Khan has warned Pakistan with less than one doctor per 963 people could be headed for disaster. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-568885412021-05-01
Venue owners say they are expecting huge demand from customers but staff shortages may mean they have to limit opening hours. NegativeVenue owners say they are expecting huge demand from customers but staff shortages may mean they have to limit opening hours. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-569195752021-04-30
The US Attorneys office did not respond to an immediate request for comment on how Robinson may be able to afford the fine. PositiveThe fine for Dylan Shakespeare Robinson 23 who pleaded guilty to an arson charge in December will follow a four year prison sentence http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569322632021-04-30
BT added that the discussions were confidential and may or may not lead to an outcome. PositiveThe group says it is exploring ways to generate investment strengthen our sports business to help take it to the next stage in its growth. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-569013872021-04-30
However Mr Dellis suggested that may no longer be needed as other BT products improve PositiveThe group says it is exploring ways to generate investment strengthen our sports business to help take it to the next stage in its growth. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-569013872021-04-30
While that may be true the SII has been struggling to meet domestic and global demand NegativeLess than 10% of Indias population has so far had a Covid vaccination and vaccine shortages have been reported in some parts of the country. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-555717932021-04-30
It argued people may be more easily addicted to such cigarettes and find them harder to quit than nonflavoured ones. NegativePublic health and civil rights groups have lobbied vigorously for the ban citing the disproportionate harms of menthol cigarettes on black Americans. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569349572021-04-30
Were particularly keen to speak to those who regularly visit the area who may have seen something out of place and those who drove by who have dashcam footage PositiveThe remains of Julia James 53 were found in Akholt Wood Snowdown near Dover on Tuesday. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-569163442021-04-29
But even that may not be needed NeutralIt brings the total number of Pfizer doses ordered by the UK to 100 million http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-569210182021-04-29
Mr Bidens performance report may guide how he governs in the rest of his term. NeutralSupporters have praised his efforts to combat the pandemic with a massive economic relief package and a speedy vaccine rollout. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569190772021-04-29
Natalie said she may have to consider selling the flat she has been paying a mortgage on for 20 years. NeutralA financial inclusion officer was installed at Bellahouston Academy in December 2019 by Glasgow City Council and money advice service GEMAP. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-569215382021-04-29
His most noteworthy international undertaking in his first 100 days however may be the culmination of a US withdrawal from Afghanistan that was started during the Trump presidency. NegativeFor many Americans his slowbutsteady approach to governing is providing a welcome break from the nonstop drama of Donald Trumps presidency. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569190762021-04-29
The era of free trade may not be over but Trump made tariffs a more frequent tool for economic policy and its a tool Biden seems reluctant to abandon. NegativeFor many Americans his slowbutsteady approach to governing is providing a welcome break from the nonstop drama of Donald Trumps presidency. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569190762021-04-29
But for all the financial success influencers may enjoy having a big online profile can also leave them more exposed to negative or hurtful comments NegativeWith a makeup brand and two million followers on Instagram beauty influencer CC Clarke has built a highly successful business career through social media. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-568902642021-04-28
But health ministers from some states say they have been warned they may not get the supplies they need particularly given the surge in demand from the public. NeutralVentilators and oxygen equipment landed in Delhi but far more will be needed with many hospitals overwhelmed and people waiting in the streets outside. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-568986542021-04-28
The taunt of Donald Trump during the campaign was that Biden may have been in politics for over four decades but what did he have to show for it NegativeThe daily White House briefings now are a snoozefest http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-569038052021-04-28
Early indications suggest it may not end well for Mrs Foster. NeutralThe letter is being circulated among Democratic Unionist Party MPs and Northern Ireland Assembly members. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-569027712021-04-28
A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report found the driver may not have known they needed to call the signaller before crossing. NegativeA Rail Accident Investigation Branch report found the driver may not have known they needed to call the signaller before crossing. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-568467782021-04-27
Among the opponents he may face are reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner. NeutralCalifornias secretary of state said that 1 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-568971842021-04-27
While the whole experience may have been unexpected Ms Agnew hopes it might show girls and other women that it is possible to get into firefighting PositiveThe 22yearold volunteer firefighter was among the 100 or so who were called out to battle a gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-568897792021-04-27
She says she may not be able to afford another cylinder on the black market NegativeShe paid the hefty amount of 50000 rupees to procure a cylinder from the black market http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-568821672021-04-26
It may be tempting to think as vaccinations increase and cases drop that testing will become less important he added. PositiveThe Scottish government said the free lateral flow tests would be available from Monday. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-568731372021-04-26
But although this may be more productive such working patterns may not be suitable for everyone. NegativeWe use our devices to stay in touch with friends and family to educate and entertain our children and for many to work from home. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-568381182021-04-25
He also pointed out that food stores may have profited from restaurants cafes and pubs largely being closed during the reporting period which ran until one day before Easter Sunday. PositiveDespite the jump clothing sales remain far below prepandemic levels. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-568560232021-04-24
While live audio discussion may have limited appeal recorded audio content may be more attractive as the popularity of podcasts has shown PositiveWhats going on? http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-568590862021-04-24
There are fears the vessel carrying 53 crew may already have sunk to a depth where it might have been crushed NegativeThere are fears the vessel carrying 53 crew may already have sunk to a depth where it might have been crushed http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-568514872021-04-24
But we also know that where no local specialists are available to take a call advice from another UK specialist may still be better than no advice at all PositiveConsultant Connect which offers a service where GPs can talk directly to specialist consultants for advice was awarded the contract last April http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-568589942021-04-24
The revelations may well strengthen the European Commissions case against Malta NegativeLeaked documents show some investors met the oneyear residence requirement by renting empty properties. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-568434092021-04-23
Moscow may well have been using the buildup of troops to send a signal to Kyiv Brussels and especially to Washington that Russia is a force to be reckoned with. NegativeThe EU estimated that more than 100000 Russian soldiers had amassed near the border as well as in Crimea which was seized and annexed by Russia in 2014. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-568427632021-04-23
So even if you put this cup or similar ones in the recycle bin it may end up being rejected at the recycling centre for now. NegativeWe throw away more than 2 http://www.bbc.com/news/business-565824562021-04-23
It added that it may be partly due to the return of school and the rollout of testing for close contacts. PositiveOutdoor visitor attractions will also be able to open their doors for the first time since lockdown was imposed after Christmas http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-568317952021-04-23
And this hacking rap battle may already have ended with a Signal mic drop. NegativeThe two companies have been at odds since Cellebrite claimed to have cracked Signals secure messaging last year a claim it fiercely disputed. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-568463572021-04-23
Most of these mutations are insignificant and some may even make the virus less dangerous but others can make it more contagious and harder to vaccinate against. NegativeViruses mutate all the time producing different versions or variants of themselves http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-568449252021-04-23
I may say what age I am but I have no idea what that actually feels like she said PositiveBolehills BMX track is a series of twists turns and jumps nestled at the bottom of a hill in the north west of the city http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-568142502021-04-23
And this mutation may help the virus evade antibodies in the immune system that can fight coronavirus based on experience from prior infection or a vaccine NegativeViruses mutate all the time producing different versions or variants of themselves http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-568449252021-04-23
Although the Democrats hold a slim majority they may not support the plan unanimously. NegativeThe proposal would raise the top marginal rate and increase taxes on investment gains for the rich. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-568553012021-04-23
Staff had wanted to check the clothes she was leaving in were her own amid concern she may have been shoplifting. NegativeCCTV footage shows Peter Lescouhiers wife Xiang Xueqiu slapping a shop assistant. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-568485482021-04-23
I may incur a penalty if I fly without it NegativeI couldnt afford to stay away he says http://www.bbc.com/news/business-568469682021-04-23
A recent study indicated East Antarctica may also have started to lose mass NegativeHuman activities have increased carbon dioxide emissions driving up temperatures http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-240217722021-04-22
These words though may not be enough to placate Sudan or Egypt as a push for further negotiations continues. NegativeWhen discussing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Sudans rhetoric has moved from being broadly welcoming to being suspicious and belligerent. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-567996722021-04-22
Frees screenplay may have been prompted by a specific death but George Floyd is not the only person he keeps in mind. NegativeBut the resulting short film Two Distant Strangers which is nominated at this weeks Oscars still borrows a lot from one of the big comedy hits of the 1990s. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-568131762021-04-22
The report said Brownes response showed what he may have considered foresight but one that was explicitly framed by contemporary racial prejudice. NegativeThe Commonwealth War Graves Commission apologised after it found individuals were not formally remembered in the same way as white troops. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-568401312021-04-22
CCEA has provided schools with optional test papers which include question papers and mark schemes that may be used as evidence for grades. NegativeKoulla Yiasouma said she was disappointed by the overuse of controlled assessments in test conditions reported to her office. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-568195072021-04-22
An ambiguous tickbox approach to regulation that is overseen by individuals who may not have an indepth understanding of AI technology will hardly inspire confidence PositiveThe European Commissions rules would ban AI systems considered a clear threat to the safety livelihoods and rights of people it said. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-568307792021-04-22
Virologist Shahid Jameel explained that a double mutation in key areas of the viruss spike protein may make the virus more infectious and allow it to escape the immune system. NegativeAshish Agrahari her son says his mother would have had a chance at survival if treatment was given in time. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-568113152021-04-21
His death leaves a vacuum that many may now fight to fill. NegativeThe announcement came a day after provisional election results projected he would win a sixth term in office. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-568157082021-04-21
But the political calculations this time may be different NeutralBut his supporters arent laughing http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-568122922021-04-21
The company said a lack of new shows may have contributed to the fall adding that it expected this to recover as sequels to hit shows are released. PositiveAbout 3 http://www.bbc.com/news/business-568261902021-04-21
The question for Labour may be if you rescue Liberty before it goes bust are you suggesting the taxpayer should pay off those NegativeLiberty Steel and its parent firm GFG Alliance have been in distress since its main financial backer Greensill Capital went bust in early March. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-568244232021-04-21
Others in the field are concerned that the database idea which was first mooted in 2018 may not be effective in stemming suspected fraud NegativeChip fat and other oils are considered waste so when they are used to make biodiesel it saves carbon emissions by displacing fossil oil. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-568192572021-04-21
After the jury was sent out on Monday Judge Peter Cahill rejected an argument from Mr Chauvins defence lawyer that Ms Waters comments may have influenced the jury. NegativeAt a protest in Minneapolis Minnesota Maxine Waters told protesters to stay on the streets if exofficer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in the case. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-568102452021-04-20
But it has also raised questions about what the GRU is capable of whether it can be deterred and what other operations it may have already undertaken PositiveBut it has also raised questions about what the GRU is capable of whether it can be deterred and what other operations it may have already undertaken http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567987842021-04-20
Judge Cahill I give you that congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in this trial being overturned PositiveAt a protest in Minneapolis Minnesota Maxine Waters told protesters to stay on the streets if exofficer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in the case. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-568102452021-04-20
Others may be trained to take their place though and few believe that Moscow is likely to rein in its spies. NegativeBut it has also raised questions about what the GRU is capable of whether it can be deterred and what other operations it may have already undertaken http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567987842021-04-20
CBDC is sometimes thought of as equivalent to a digital banknote although in some respects it may have as much in common with a bank deposit NeutralThe aim is to look at the risks and opportunities involved in creating a new kind of digital money. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-567997262021-04-20
Given the bleak economic outlook however Mr DiazCanel may well have to further liberalise the centrally controlled economy in the very near future. PositiveMr who in 2018 succeeded Mr Castro as Cubas president had been widely tipped for the arguably more influential post of party leader. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-568021292021-04-20
Prerecorded videos using autocue and as many takes as you want may suit some NeutralIt was one of many moments over the last 30 years of a live tech event throwing up a mustsee moment http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567818092021-04-20
In response Judge Peter Cahill I give you that congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in this trial being overturned PositiveThe prosecution told jurors that Mr Chauvin had murdered Mr Floyd but the defence said their client had correctly followed police training. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-568069612021-04-20
As well as enhancing our basic understanding this may help us to design tests that can accurately predict whether people are protected PositiveThe experts behind the study beginning this month want to see how the immune system copes second time round http://www.bbc.com/news/health-567991122021-04-20
City officials said a suspect had been detained amid speculation that new fires may have been started and the original fire was an act of arson. Negativehttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-567200612021-04-20
It added confidentiality agreements are only used in exceptional circumstances where open processes may not have reached resolution. PositiveDr Elizabeth Henry the Churchs former adviser on race relations said some of those who received compensation had had to sign nondisclosure agreements. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567791902021-04-19
may make the vaccines less effective and may make the virus more transmissible NegativeBut Dr Susan Hopkins of Public Health England said some cases had been found in the UK that were not linked to travel with their origin now being investigated. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567927402021-04-19
So while it may be bad news for fans of music flicks that there will be no Abba biopic anytime soon Ulvaeus feels its for the best NeutralVictory for her track Long Live Love would give the Brits their third victory in the kitschycool international song contest which began in 1956. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-567432792021-04-19
You may end up with more the same or less is the message from a union infowebsite set up by Amazon NegativeOn 12 July she walked up to a manager at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer Alabama and said she felt unwell http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567427722021-04-18
Mr Fullman We may as well put it all to good use PositiveAreas of Snowdonia and Powys see high levels with much of it collected in reservoirs to provide water. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-567446092021-04-18
Sputnik V may not represent an achievement on quite that scale but it is certainly helping to change the way Russia is perceived NeutralCritics of the Putin administration were sceptical when the vaccine was given regulatory approval in Moscow as early as last August http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567359312021-04-18
It marks a distinct change of tack but Mr Gingrich says it may not be enough to sway the former presidents supporters NegativeMamaw in particular is the star of the foulmouthed hottempered but affectionate and a source of stability for her grandson http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-567480472021-04-18
Once in somewhere like Marlow you may just forget about the show and be attracted by all the town has to offer PositiveFirst aired in 1997 ITVs Midsomer Murders is watched by millions of fans and syndicated worldwide. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-561959502021-04-18
In its announcement Ocado tempered expectations and said that getting permission from regulators to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads allowing driverless deliveries to customers homes may take some time. PositiveIt has teamed up with another British company Oxbotica to build selfdriving vehicles for itself and others who use its platform. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567715362021-04-17
Her abduction sparked a nationwide alert but prosecutors believe she may have been taken abroad by her mother. NegativeMia was taken from her grandmothers home in the Vosges area of eastern France on Tuesday. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567702752021-04-17
Employers who demand that their workers go back to the old ways may find they face a revolt PositiveIn Silicon Valley some tech companies are having second thoughts about abandoning their offices and letting everyone work from home http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567715392021-04-17
Mr Fong thinks his father may have kept his Titanic survival as a secret from him because of a mix of trauma and stigma NegativeThat man was Fang Lang one of six Chinese survivors of the Titanic and his rescue would go on to inspire a famous scene in the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster Titanic http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-567556142021-04-17
Retail is under a lot of pressure so high streets may become smaller NegativeAlways unwelcoming now its apocalyptic. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-547939172021-04-17
While the banking group may be exiting key markets in Asia rivals are expanding in the region. NegativeThe US banking group will instead run these operations from four hubs in Singapore Hong Kong the United Arab Emirates and London. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-567556102021-04-17
Many are in custody without having been sentenced they may have been taken to a police cell for the night or may not have money to post bail. PositiveVideo later shown at his inquest captured his final his laboured breathing and muffled screams under the pack of police. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-567283282021-04-16
Advice from health officials states this may be partly due to a rebound effect after the Easter holidays the extent of which should become apparent in the next week. PositiveNew indicative dates were agreed by ministers on Thursday after a meeting of the executive at Stormont. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-567460502021-04-16
Backtoback hurricanes in Honduras last year may be one factor driving this years surge according to Mr Mayorkas. NegativeThe recordbreaking influx of children has left US immigration officials scrambling for solutions to a growing humanitarian crisis. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-564050092021-04-16
However campaigners argue that few cases of child abuse are taken to court in Spain as victims may take years before they are ready to speak about their experiences. NegativeUnder the bill which will now go to the Spanish Senate survivors will be able to report abuse for up to 15 years after turning 35 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567579572021-04-16
But the judge added it may be that additional safeguards should be built into decisionmaking PositiveThe announcement follows a ruling from the Family Division of the High Court in March which said parents can consent to the treatment on behalf of their child. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567643932021-04-16
Mr Putins intentions may become clearer next week when hes due to make his annual state of the nation address a podium hes often used for sabrerattling against the West NegativeAs the hostile rhetoric and military moves around Ukraine have intensified Western politicians have begun fearing an open invasion and urging Russias Vladimir Putin to deescalate http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567461442021-04-16
The health body said that while parental consent had not been historically relied on it may be for existing patients who are already being prescribed puberty blockers NeutralThe announcement follows a ruling from the Family Division of the High Court in March which said parents can consent to the treatment on behalf of their child. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567643932021-04-16
If Russia sees no major US sanctions affecting its vital interests then it may consider pulling troops from the border he believes NegativeAs the hostile rhetoric and military moves around Ukraine have intensified Western politicians have begun fearing an open invasion and urging Russias Vladimir Putin to deescalate http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567461442021-04-16
Ten people from two households may now meet in a private garden. PositiveBut ministers have agreed that some major relaxations of the rules will soon be permitted http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-541178102021-04-16
Jessika now wants to share Lucass story to help others who may miss critical symptoms. NegativeAfter two years of trying and failed fertility treatments teacher Jessika Ricarte had all but given up on having a family http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-566969072021-04-16
As part of this new feature when you tap on the search bar well suggest topics you may want to search for PositiveThe search function in the app automatically recommended terms including appetite and to some people. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567500882021-04-16
But for American women who left paid work for fulltime childcare that employment gap is a liability when trying to reenter the workforce and it may be getting worse NegativeIn January 2020 after more than a decade raising her two young children Heather Bolen was ready to rejoin the workforce http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-566838542021-04-15
He said there had been a modest increase in the daily average of new positive cases which may be due to the effect of the Easter holidays PositiveRobin Swann said the time was right for the executive to further ease restrictions including giving some indicative dates. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-567507312021-04-15
Despite the success of our vaccination programme as people mix more the virus will spread more with all that may mean he told the weekly health press briefing on Wednesday PositiveRobin Swann said the time was right for the executive to further ease restrictions including giving some indicative dates. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-567507312021-04-15
While some businesses have started publishing reports about how climate change may affect their business strategies and financial position there is still a long way to go added Mr Clark. PositiveThe country wants to be carbon neutral by 2050 and says the financial sector needs to play its part. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-567283812021-04-15
There is also concern that compulsory vaccination may put people off working in a sector which is already struggling to recruit NegativeMinisters are seeking views on the proposal which would see the jab requirement introduced this summer. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567506792021-04-15
Historic England said the type of layout has never been seen in Britain and may be the first example within the whole former Roman Empire. NeutralThe remains of the large stately home and bath house were found on a site in Scarborough in North Yorkshire. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-567458402021-04-15
But he added that tech firms who used AI to manipulate users may also have to change their practices. PositiveThe wideranging proposals which were leaked ahead of their official publication also promised tough new rules for what they deem highrisk AI. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567457302021-04-15
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday that there may still be a need in future for some limited travel restrictions within Scotland to prevent this happening. NegativeThe emergence of the Kent Covid variant in the weeks before Christmas drove a massive spike in cases in Scotland. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-567162522021-04-15
Mr Emerick said the site will be designated as a national scheduled monument and he hoped in the future it may be made accessible to the public. PositiveThe remains of the large stately home and bath house were found on a site in Scarborough in North Yorkshire. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-567458402021-04-15
The idea is that using two different formulas boosts the immune system even more than using the same version twice and may give longerlasting protection. PositiveRussias Sputnik V has been deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the OxfordAstraZeneca jab which is being made in India as Covishield http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-557481242021-04-15
But with new waves of the virus sweeping many countries and vaccine rollouts happening at varying speeds there are worries that the Glasgow meeting may again be in jeopardy. NegativeThe UK says that a physical meeting is still the preferred option. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-567383282021-04-15
The WHO says that in level two some additional measures may be required to control transmission however disruptions to social and economic activities can still be limited. NegativeThe emergence of the Kent Covid variant in the weeks before Christmas drove a massive spike in cases in Scotland. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-567162522021-04-15
Coinbase then may be seen as a more acceptable place for funds to take a punt on digital currencies. PositiveShares debuted on the Nasdaq at a price of but later closed below http://www.bbc.com/news/business-567501022021-04-15
Otherwise Afghanistan may plunge into war which will be disastrous not only for Afghanistan but the whole world NegativeIt is time to end Americas longest war he said in a speech from the White House room where US airstrikes there were first declared in 2001. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-567504392021-04-15
This means we may have to inoculate many more people before we reach that magic threshold PositiveThis happens when enough of a population has protection against an infection that it stops being able to spread and even people who dont themselves have immunity are indirectly protected. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-567221862021-04-15
Frustration is growing and if unchecked it may impact on adherence with public health advice he said NegativeRobin Swann said the time was right for the executive to further ease restrictions including giving some indicative dates. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-567507312021-04-15
Mr Lundgren added that may risk turning back the clock and make travel too costly for some. NegativeRandox one of the biggest suppliers of PCR tests under the UKs testing for travel scheme has reduced the price from to http://www.bbc.com/news/business-567430752021-04-15
The common treatment an anticoagulant drug called heparin may be dangerous it said. NegativeSix cases were detected in more than 6 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-567337152021-04-14
The timing may raise questions about the vaccination of care home workers at a time when the government is considering making the jab mandatory for that group. PositiveThe link has not been proved beyond doubt but is the working assumption of contact tracers. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-567296072021-04-14
The letter The lack of transparency around this parttime employment with Greensill may have left the misleading impression that Mr Crothers had wilfully ignored the obligation to seek advice NegativeBill Crotherss parttime position had been agreed to by the Cabinet Office the Office of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments added. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-567334652021-04-14
Conversely if the board decides not to hear a case other users may still appeal that same disputed content. NegativePreviously the board only heard appeals from users about content they felt had been unfairly removed or referrals which came from Facebook itself. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567340562021-04-14
In it he I am concerned that there may be a view that I did not follow proper process regarding my role with Greensill Capital. NegativeBill Crotherss parttime position had been agreed to by the Cabinet Office the Office of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments added. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-567334652021-04-14
The Conservatives have weakened the rules so much they may as well rip them up and start again NegativeBill Crotherss parttime position had been agreed to by the Cabinet Office the Office of the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments added. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-567334652021-04-14
It is believed the balls may have come from a pontoon off the Kent coast that was damaged in bad weather last month. NegativeHundreds of thousands of tiny balls have been swept ashore on Brighton beach sparking fears over local wildlife. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-567354682021-04-14
But they may have assumed that because the sharing of locations by users was optional the tech giants might show some flexibility PositiveBut the two firms had explicitly banned such a function from the start. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-567130172021-04-13
As the of vaccine may vary by age and as alternative Covid19 vaccines are available NIAC has revised the recommendations for use of this vaccine PositiveThe body oversees the Covid19 vaccine rollout programme in the Republic. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567249922021-04-13
A high uptake of vaccine in every age group is needed if Covid19 is to be controlled so that public health restrictions may be safely removed she said. PositiveThe body oversees the Covid19 vaccine rollout programme in the Republic. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567249922021-04-13
But secondly the Iranians may look to counter through asymmetric attacks against Israeli interests worldwide NegativeIran has blamed Israel for a mysterious explosion at the weekend that knocked out power at its uranium enrichment facility at Natanz http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-567240392021-04-13
The dukes death may not make a material impression on the points being put across by parties but will the enforced break change NegativeCandidates are likely to take a break again on Saturday 17 April as Prince Philip is laid to rest but are otherwise now back in action. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-567177762021-04-13
It may have been morning for Nomadland director Chloe Zhao but she seemed determined to celebrate her films Bafta success in Los Angeles. PositiveHere are five things we took away from this years largely virtual ceremony. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-567111212021-04-12
Discussions are already underway and it may take some time before they decide on his successor. NeutralFor decades two villages on the Vanuatuan island of Tanna have revered the Duke of Edinburgh as a godlike spiritual figure. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-567139532021-04-12
The government and the opposition have distanced themselves from requiring Covid certificates for daytoday life but the government has also hinted individual businesses may require them if they wish. NegativeSome businesses opened at midnight including Londons Kentish Belle pub and the Showtime Bar in Huddersfield. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567108582021-04-12
Demand may vary by sector NeutralSome businesses opened at midnight including Londons Kentish Belle pub and the Showtime Bar in Huddersfield. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-567108582021-04-12
There are hopes the cycle of violence will be broken over the weekend and there may not be a repeat of the trouble we saw last week. NegativeKoulla Yiasouma said those adults were engaged in criminal exploitation and have to be held accountable. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-567084302021-04-12
The military is reported to have taken away the bodies of those killed and the true number of deaths may never be accurately established NegativeThe military is reported to have taken away the bodies of those killed and the true number of deaths may never be accurately established http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-567034162021-04-11
Surging coronavirus cases in France have prompted a new partial nationwide lockdown amid fears that hospitals may become overwhelmed with patients. NegativeOfficers were called to an address in the capital following a noise complaint and discovered a clandestine gathering Paris police tweeted on Saturday. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-567016202021-04-11
As for those fleeing Myanmar each day brings with it the fear that they may be sent back. NegativeUnlike the previous two attempts this time Indian security forces didnt stop her http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-566859352021-04-10
If I waited longer another chance may not have come my way NeutralUnlike the previous two attempts this time Indian security forces didnt stop her http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-566859352021-04-10
But there also is a growing realisation that the promise of microtargeted online advertising where you would know every detail of an individuals habits may have been oversold. PositiveNow the technology that makes that possible is being shackled by two tech giants meaning a major upheaval in online advertising http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-566807952021-04-10
But even if targeted advertising can feel creepy we may not like the alternative NegativeNow the technology that makes that possible is being shackled by two tech giants meaning a major upheaval in online advertising http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-566807952021-04-10
Society may feel different NeutralThe Brixtonian was only 17 when his home area went up in flames on 10 April 1981 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-566789262021-04-09
Early studies have suggested that blood clotting may occur in approximately four to six out every one million people said Australian regulators. NeutralOn Thursday the government said it now recommended that people aged under 50 get the Pfizer jab over AstraZenecas. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-566848332021-04-09
It may have taken a step towards where we need to go NeutralThe Brixtonian was only 17 when his home area went up in flames on 10 April 1981 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-566789262021-04-09
But with about 12 million Australians aged 1649 concerns have been raised that Australia may not have access to enough vaccinations in the short term PositiveOn Thursday the government said it now recommended that people aged under 50 get the Pfizer jab over AstraZenecas. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-566848332021-04-09
It adds that this lack of clarity may impact on the willingness of companies to accept UK government subsidies. NegativeIt says the EU and UK are still at odds over the extent to which EU subsidy rules still apply to UK businesses. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-566841662021-04-09
Nongovernmental organisations including religious groups and what are called technology superstar firms may also have the ability to build networks that compete with or even bypass states. PositiveIt warns of a political volatility and growing international competition or even conflict http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-566838522021-04-09
Switch thinks its booths may offer a solution and some of its corporate clients already allow their employees to charge the cost of a booth to the company PositiveSure there are advantages but I find it isolating http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564923762021-04-09
While athome STI tests may be common across Europe and the US the concept is relatively new in Singapore. NeutralThe elderly woman doctor there had talked down to her and dumped a stack of pamphlets on her as if I was stupid the 24yearold student recalled. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-564800942021-04-09
The risk of conflict may increase with it becoming harder to deter new weapons being used NegativeIt warns of a political volatility and growing international competition or even conflict http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-566838522021-04-09
Females may move between groups with males competing for their attentions NeutralThe impressive drumming sound is as suspected a measure of size and strength a new study shows. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-566761242021-04-09
Results for athome test kits may generate false positives depending on the way they are administered PositiveThe elderly woman doctor there had talked down to her and dumped a stack of pamphlets on her as if I was stupid the 24yearold student recalled. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-564800942021-04-09
The plays may have stopped here but the politics goes on. NeutralAnd if anyone can make the management of actors finances a national obsession its Montel star of the hit French drama series Call My Agent http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566632222021-04-08
MicaMay Smith from Bright Futures Education an education training company said a blanket ban was a bad idea as children may still bring them into school and hide them. NegativePhones can act as a breeding for cyberbullying and social media can damage mental health he added. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-566630102021-04-08
About of employees in very specific roles may be allowed to work from home completely he said PositiveThe bank is expected to need just 60 seats per 100 people boss Jamie Dimon wrote in his annual shareholder letter. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-566660002021-04-08
If an alternative to AstraZeneca is recommended for the majority of under 30 year olds in the UK then many may ask why not in the Netherlands Germany or PositiveAfter a study looking at 86 European cases the European Medicines Agency concluded the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risk. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566651502021-04-08
I may have had to endure homophobic bullying as a child but I will not tolerate it as an adult NegativeMental health campaigner Simon Blake Drag star Crystal and actress Nicola Thorp began legal proceedings against actorturnedactivist on 1 April. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-566656912021-04-08
However other vaccines may be an even better bet. PositiveThe regulator said this was not proof the jab had caused the clots. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-566655172021-04-08
The yellow vests may have left the headlines but a handful still protest each week in towns like Poitiers NegativeAnd if anyone can make the management of actors finances a national obsession its Montel star of the hit French drama series Call My Agent http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566632222021-04-08
Consumers may expect that items from one retail outlet are superior to another and therefore be willing to pay a premium for this she said. PositiveBoohoo said it had not realised its companies had bought the same items and branded and priced them differently. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-566530602021-04-08
Elizabeth Ward the boss of intellectual property lawyers Virtuoso Legal said any attempts to remove the photo may only serve to draw more attention to it. PositiveThe TV star and social media influencer and her team usually know how to produce the impossibly perfect image. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-566604762021-04-08
But this may be the calm before the storm for Frances government NegativeAnd if anyone can make the management of actors finances a national obsession its Montel star of the hit French drama series Call My Agent http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566632222021-04-08
But there are warnings that some may not be covered by home insurance if something goes wrong. NegativeThe proportion planning a dedicated office in the house is also growing according to the survey by Aviva. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-566621102021-04-08
But safeguarding bubble security in Indian cities where cricketers are treated as superstars may not be as simple NegativeThe matches will be held in Chennai Bangalore Delhi Mumbai Kolkata and Ahmedabad http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-566370982021-04-08
Caught between unsustainable spending and unacceptable reforms Mr Macron may have to face his critics again NegativeAnd if anyone can make the management of actors finances a national obsession its Montel star of the hit French drama series Call My Agent http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566632222021-04-08
That stress may increase depending on their line of work with some new businesses setting up from home potentially without insurance cover. NeutralThe proportion planning a dedicated office in the house is also growing according to the survey by Aviva. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-566621102021-04-08
Their decisions may depend on the access to alternatives NeutralAfter a study looking at 86 European cases the European Medicines Agency concluded the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risk. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566651502021-04-08
His negative ratings may limit his new partys potential to make inroads NegativeThere are two bogeymen in Nicola Sturgeons election campaign http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-566486162021-04-07
There may be some cases where this is appropriate but I would be extremely concerned about the introduction of a vaccine passport at a domestic level she said. NegativePupils will no longer have to follow strict two metre physical distancing rules when they return and must wear face coverings throughout the school. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-566499852021-04-07
Independence may be the Conservatives bogeyman of choice but a revived Scottish Labour Party under Anas Sarwar could be the cause of some sleepless nights for Tory strategists PositiveThere are two bogeymen in Nicola Sturgeons election campaign http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-566486162021-04-07
He added that it may also have significant consequences for those young people who have become involved in it PositiveMr Byrne is to provide an assessment of the disorder and injuries to officers at a private session of the board. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-566506432021-04-07
Dr Nicolas said the map may have been used to mark a particular area. NeutralThe 2m by 1 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-566480552021-04-07
The police chief said talking your way out of a situation was always better than using force adding that officers may seek the communitys help when available PositiveChief Medaria Arradondo said the way Mr Chauvin restrained Mr Floyd was not in line with training and certainly not part of our ethics and our values. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-566425822021-04-06
That may change depending on the outcome of the Senedd election on 6 May. NeutralProf Cathy Parker said larger cities in Wales such as Cardiff and Swansea could also recover well with the right planning and resources. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-566394022021-04-06
Facebook may claim this is an old story but clearly its one that keeps coming back to bite it and more importantly its users. PositiveThe database is believed to contain a mix of Facebook profile names phone numbers locations and other facts about more than 530 million people. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-566390812021-04-06
The dolphins may have got caught at low tide after Cyclone Guambe a preliminary investigation by Mozambiques agriculture ministry suggests. NegativeLocal fishermen say the phenomenon is extremely rare http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-566383332021-04-06
The SAG Awards are seen as a key indicator of which films and stars may come out on top at the Oscars which will be presented later this month. PositiveThe 27th SAG Awards were held on Sunday as a virtual event. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-566372142021-04-06
Other conditions may be brought in too including predeparture testing for people from affected areas. NeutralNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the move on Tuesday. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-566459902021-04-06
However the Derbyshire locks may soon be gone as the county council is set to remove them to carry out maintenance work on the bridge over the River Wye. PositiveIt mirrors a tradition seen at tourist spots across the globe. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-565254562021-04-05
Gee Atkin 26 said she was absolutely gutted to hear the locks may be removed. NeutralIt mirrors a tradition seen at tourist spots across the globe. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-565254562021-04-05
Police said they are keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage. PositiveThe driver left the scene but a 34yearold man was arrested in Bloxwich a short while later. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-566350102021-04-05
The stumbling block has been the worry that some may still have the gas in them when they go for crushing at the scrap yards NegativeCardiff Rivers Group now aims to recycle the metal tubes after collecting a couple of thousand. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-566085332021-04-04
The walrus is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and anyone caught disturbing the animal may be committing a criminal offence. NegativeBut after straying unusually far south into Tenby Pembrokeshire the walrus has become a bit of a tourist attraction for visitors over Easter. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-566261012021-04-04
However reporting lags may mean lower than usual figures for deaths because of the bank holiday NegativeThe latest figures show an additional 246631 second doses bringing the total to 5 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-566263132021-04-04
The figure of 107420 for first doses on Friday was the lowest since the government began publishing daily updates although the bank holiday may have reduced available appointments. NegativeThe latest figures show an additional 246631 second doses bringing the total to 5 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-566263132021-04-04
Professor Lee from Nanyang Technological University said there may simply be no avenues left for political or public influence NeutralThe US Australia and European countries condemned Chinas actions but it has been harder to gauge the reactions in Hong Kong itself http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-565857312021-04-04
Some even hope he may take on what many see as the ultimate part for a British male actor James Bond PositiveSo news that Page will not return for season two of hit TV period drama Bridgerton has left fans aghast. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-566256832021-04-04
However Mr Rabie believes the impact of the wind was not the main reason for the incident and that technical or human errors may have been to blame. NegativeMore than 400 vessels were left waiting at either end of the canal when the 400mlong Ever Given became wedged across it on 23 March. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-566256802021-04-04
And this would not help tap a potential reservoir of support from people from ethnic minority backgrounds who may broadly share conservative values but dont yet trust the Conservative Party. NegativeOh and by implication Sam Kasumu too. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-565788392021-04-03
And SNP activists may face a challenge pushing their candidate Paul McLennan while the party is openly attacking the man they pitched to local voters just 18 months ago. PositiveThis constituency has a complex history having been put together from bits of Gordon and West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine in 2011. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-552464672021-04-03
Restrictions may be easing slightly but we still remain in a lockdown and that will also account for some of the drop in infection rates. NegativeThat said there are indications that we are still inching our way towards the tail end of a surge which began in October. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-566194822021-04-03
Rescuers are yet to extract the mangled front carriages inside the tunnel and fear they may find more bodies. NegativeThe lorry slid on to the tracks and the train hit it as it was entering a tunnel on Friday. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-566223362021-04-03
And even though your friends and family members may be vaccinated the vaccines are not giving protection and thats why we just need to be cautious. NeutralAs the Easter Bank Holiday weekend began the PM said were not yet at that stage as coronavirus vaccines are not giving protection. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-566176672021-04-03
However he said that he knew anything acidic may help and decided to try using cola PositiveIn a video that has gone viral the octopus can be seen in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-566122572021-04-02
Also states most affected by the last wave should be targeted as immunity of the population may be waning NegativeBut the sense of relief among the 650 doctors and nurses turned out to be cruelly shortlived http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-565864202021-04-02
Our workload may be high again next winter so its a matter of recharging the batteries over the summer NeutralJen Dolan and the other specialist nurses have held the hands of many of them and they are still doing it. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-565903272021-04-02
Samuel Kasumu may not be a name youre familiar even one minister awkwardly said theyd never heard of him this morning. NeutralSamuel Kasumu is known to have been unhappy with the governments stance on racial issues. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-566011662021-04-02
Thats why councillors have approved a new terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport and a runway extension at Southampton may be agreed later this month PositiveAre their plans bad for the environment and will they interfere with the UKs ambition to reach netzero carbon emissions by http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-565671822021-04-02
Different counterterror teams around the UK had responsibility for different group members but some people who may have appeared peripheral were not a focus. NeutralThe deception was as easy as ticking a box. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-564147132021-04-02
Many people may have been standing because the train was so full. NeutralDozens more have been injured with rescuers trying to access several badly damaged carriages inside the tunnel. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-566122482021-04-02
We continue to ask anyone with information no matter how insignificant it may seem to come forward Det Insp Michelle Allen from the force said. PositiveFidel Glasgow 21 was injured following disorder outside Coventrys Club M in September 2018 and died in hospital http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-566033922021-04-02
But this may not be telling us the whole story NeutralBut the sense of relief among the 650 doctors and nurses turned out to be cruelly shortlived http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-565864202021-04-02
They keep patients cleanshaven update them on their favourite soaps and pin cards and letters that may never be read around the bedsides next to monitors and tubes. PositiveJen Dolan and the other specialist nurses have held the hands of many of them and they are still doing it. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-565903272021-04-02
She If they comment without knowing the facts they may and I would suggest on this occasion some people did affect public confidence in their police service inappropriately. NeutralDame Cressida Dick told the BBC that remarks during a social media pileon had damaged confidence in policing. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-565907892021-04-01
But he adds that the role of South Africa private military contractors rescued many of the trapped workers from the recent as a regional peace enforcer may also be considered. PositiveSo how was this able to happen why can the Mozambican government not control this insurgency and what will it take to defeat http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-565978612021-04-01
Minorities who have been longestablished in the UK particularly if they have faced racial social and economic disadvantage may be the least optimistic about social mobility the report says. NegativeNow its 258page report covering health education criminal justice and employment has been published http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-565950042021-04-01
However SCA chairman Osama Rabie believes the impact of the wind was not the main reason for the incident and that technical or human errors may have been to blame. NegativeSuez Canal Authority adviser Sayed Sheaysha said experts would board the Ever Given on Wednesday to obtain data relevant to the incident. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-565884962021-04-01
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has said it cant investigate individual cases so it may fall to a select committee if it happens at all. NegativeMr Cameron went on to work for Greensill Capital after leaving office and tried unsuccessfully to lobby the government to increase the firms access to governmentbacked loans. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-565788382021-04-01
Some experts are warning that this vaccine catchup may not be enough to halt the pandemics third wave amid rising Covid19 cases and hospitalisations NegativeThis week the country welcomed an announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that PziferBioNTech had agreed to accelerate delivery of five million vaccine doses from late summer to June http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-565962502021-04-01
Ive picked out one that may apply to her but lets be clear there was a very calm vigil to which she attended where lots of people came PositiveDame Cressida Dick told the BBC that remarks during a social media pileon had damaged confidence in policing. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-565907892021-04-01
As we have seen elsewhere in northwest Africa says Benjamin Petrini a research fellow at IISS a large foreign military presence may further exacerbate the conflict politically and the instability NegativeSo how was this able to happen why can the Mozambican government not control this insurgency and what will it take to defeat http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-565978612021-04-01
Civil servants who had bought homes and had children at school in the city were very reluctant to sellup to move to areas where they may have had no connections. NeutralUnder the plan a fifth of public servants would shift to remote or home working by the end of the year. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-565752662021-03-31
We will continue to work with German authorities to address any questions they may have it added. NeutralThe German medicines regulator found 31 cases of a type of rare blood clot among the nearly 2 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-565807282021-03-31
The firm may soon need to increase costs for customers. NeutralBut some businesses are struggling to adjust to the new trading landscape outside of the customs union and single market. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564418292021-03-31
And there may be other applications too. NeutralWe wanted to try to exclude humans from potential and try to use drones says Vladimir from the University of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563446092021-03-31
Some socialmedia users feared the account may have been hacked. NeutralThe agency is responsible for safeguarding Americas nuclear weapons http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-565785442021-03-31
This means some people who had taken a test via NHS Test and Trace may have received no result or a wrong result PositiveA BBC reporter working as a lab technician filmed staff cutting corners and processing samples in a way that could cause contamination http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-565568062021-03-30
Its letter warns that if a satisfactory response is not received within 14 days it may proceed to a judicial review NegativeTransparency campaigners have sent a letter to the government arguing that politicians and staff could avoid accountability by using these features. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-565706502021-03-30
Protection from the vaccine may not be perfect and people still need to be careful but this does not mean it provides no protection to others NegativeBut with some now refusing the vaccine in the belief it will not stop them passing on the virus is this caution becoming http://www.bbc.com/news/health-565144702021-03-30
Asymptomatic Covid cases do seem to be less contagious but those without symptoms may unknowingly infect more people NeutralBut with some now refusing the vaccine in the belief it will not stop them passing on the virus is this caution becoming http://www.bbc.com/news/health-565144702021-03-30
While science may provide an explanation for these events the local Bakonzo culture has another way of framing them according to their beliefs they happen because the gods are angry. PositiveThe view was stunning every time she travelled from her home in Kasese town to the Ugandan capital Kampala and it was not even that long ago. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-565266312021-03-30
The research also suggested those who did catch the virus after vaccination may be less infectious. NegativeA team at University College London looked at data from 10000 adults in England with an average age of 86. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-565407292021-03-30
There may well be excess vaccines at some point in the future but I dont think were realistically looking at that for many many weeks yet PositiveIt is expected that 40000 people could be vaccinated each week at the arena where the AstraZeneca jab will be used. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-565370622021-03-29
However the UK governments rejection of his loan request may not mean the end of the road for Liberty and the five thousand people it employs PositiveThe firms founder Sanjeev Gupta sent a letter last week asking for help to pay daytoday operating expenses and absorb recent losses http://www.bbc.com/news/business-565545902021-03-29
With a list of victims that may have exceeded 100 he had worked his way through several schools in the country. NegativeKids tell fibs http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-565379802021-03-28
There may have been technical or human errors he told reporters without giving details NegativeCanal officials said however that some progress had been made and that they hoped the ship could be afloat again by Sunday evening. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-565473832021-03-28
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority which regulates fertility clinics in the UK said treatment at some clinics may be affected by the pandemic due to local circumstances. NegativeKevin and Nicci Button from Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf won a free round of IVF in California in 2020. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-565096692021-03-28
I dont really know why to be honest but I think selfpity may have been at work. PositiveKids tell fibs http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-565379802021-03-28
Asda store workers may have won this battle in their long running equal pay claim but the war is far from over. PositiveThe court upheld an earlier court ruling that lowerpaid shop staff who are mostly women can compare themselves with higher paid warehouse workers who are mostly men http://www.bbc.com/news/business-565349882021-03-27
Police forces say the increased use of body cameras by officers may mean evidence of hate crimes against them is more easily captured. NegativePolice forces say the increased use of body cameras by officers may mean evidence of hate crimes against them is more easily captured. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-565464902021-03-27
Whats noteworthy however is the hint in the longterm data that these supercold thunderstorms may be increasing in frequency. PositiveIts very cold at high altitude it is well below freezing. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-565424082021-03-27
He says that the doses being given to people may even be toxic NegativeMany South Africans are desperate for something that could ease the impact of a predicted third wave of coronavirus infections. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-565266322021-03-27
The chancellor who after 16 years in office is famed for her crisis management and safe pair of hands may find her reputation depends on that pledge PositiveMrs Merkel not only apologised but begged forgiveness http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-565373902021-03-27
There are concerns vaccines may not work as well against variants first spotted in South Africa and Brazil and some UK variants too but they can be updated. NegativeRevealing details of the plan to the newspaper Mr Zahawi said the most likely date for booster jabs to begin would be September. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-565442362021-03-27
Any new information which may be received about Colins death will be assessed and acted upon as appropriate NegativeCandice and the police said he took his own life but the case was later reopened after a challenge from Colins family http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-561745842021-03-26
This may be a particularly hard sell in the UK where unlike in many countries theres long been opposition to the idea of carrying a national identity card NegativeDenmark plans to use its Coronapas vaccine passport domestically from Easter but it could also be used later as a tool for international travel http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-565224082021-03-26
It may sound strange but wearing a mask does not necessarily stop a computer from identifying someone. NegativeThat can be frustrating but although masks have undoubtedly thwarted the facialrecognition industry the technology has also adapted. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-565170332021-03-26
He told MPs he was thinking very deeply about the matter and said that it may be down to individual publicans NeutralDenmark plans to use its Coronapas vaccine passport domestically from Easter but it could also be used later as a tool for international travel http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-565224082021-03-26
Women can request chaperones usually a nurse to be in the room during sensitive gynaecology checkups but patients may not always know whether a doctor has overstepped. PositiveIt is the biggest sex abuselinked payout in higher education history. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-565320682021-03-26
Retailers may be allowed to fully reopen and teaching of pupils not yet back in school could restart from 12 April. PositiveIt means Wales will be the first UK nation to scrap travel restrictions within country boundaries since lockdowns were reimposed in winter. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-565229892021-03-26
Scientists are checking if the variant where two mutations come together in the same virus may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines. NegativeScientists are checking if the variant where two mutations come together in the same virus may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-565174952021-03-25
Just putting to one side the fact that we dont know what these officials routes are anyone who doesnt use them may be relying on people smugglers NegativeNo matter what the government did or said many people concluded ministers had no control of immigration http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-565183052021-03-25
As an animal lover I fully understand the dismay that has been expressed NegativeThe seal named after the late Queen singer had won the hearts of residents frolicking on the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge in west London http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-564978012021-03-25
Officials are checking if the variant where two mutations come together in the same virus may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines. NegativeOfficials are checking if the variant where two mutations come together in the same virus may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-565079882021-03-25
And if they cant be sent anywhere else they may remain on the streets in limbo NegativeNo matter what the government did or said many people concluded ministers had no control of immigration http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-565183052021-03-25
Virologist Shahid Jameel explained that a double mutation in key areas of the viruss spike protein may increase these risks and allow the virus to escape the immune system. NegativeOfficials are checking if the variant where two mutations come together in the same virus may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-565079882021-03-25
Other UK staff may be able to work from their local High Street branch if they prefer rather than travel to offices PositiveThe UKs biggest building society said its work anywhere plan will allow employees more control of their lives. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-565105742021-03-25
Dr Jameel added that there may be a separate lineage developing in India with the L452R and E484Q mutations coming together. PositiveOfficials are checking if the variant where two mutations come together in the same virus may be more infectious or less affected by vaccines. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-565079882021-03-25
So the idea of paying up front may be unattractive to many customers who might reasonably fear their money and their deliveries could get frozen in any future insolvency process NegativeLiberty Steel is under pressure after its main financial backer Greensill Capital went bust two weeks ago http://www.bbc.com/news/business-565173222021-03-25
Mr Wragg then asked what about ordinary citizens going to the and the prime minister Thats the kind of thing that may be up to individual publicans NeutralA review is looking into whether people should have to prove they have been vaccinated as lockdown measures ease http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-565174862021-03-25
Those numbers exceed because one person may have seen several different types of abuse NegativeRacist content was most frequently seen but religious discrimination transphobic and homophobic content were also common it said. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-565130002021-03-25
Ms Sturgeon said she may not have got everything right in her handling of the matter but insisted that she acted appropriately and made the right judgements overall. PositiveA Holyrood committee inquiry has concluded that there were serious flaws in the governments approach. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-564946842021-03-24
Ms Knutson said Ms Leiker may have gotten her job through a programme for people with special needs. NeutralThey range in age from 20 to 65yearsold http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-565016862021-03-24
The fulllength music video remains on its channel but now carries a warning saying it may be inappropriate for some users. NegativeThe video posted on YouTube used expletives likely to seriously offend and was gratuitous and objectified women the ASA said. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564967842021-03-24
Ms Sturgeon said she may not have got everything right in my handling of this situation but said she would reject entirely any suggestion of misleading this parliament. NegativeA Holyrood committee inquiry has concluded that there were serious flaws in the governments approach. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-564946842021-03-24
But this may be the tip of the iceberg. NeutralThe Action Fraud team said http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564998862021-03-24
He hopes the group may be able to meet in person once lockdown is lifted. PositiveRaggie ElKoumos has lived on his own in Cornwall for the last 17 years after his wife Linda died from cancer. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-564982272021-03-24
The mystery behaviour by the beauty quark may be the result of an asyet undiscovered subatomic particle that is exerting a force. NegativeThe Standard Model is the best theory we have to explain the finescale workings of the world around us http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-564910332021-03-24
The BBA decided the evidence from the more successful European tests carried out on the Arconic cladding meant it may be regarded as having met the British standard PositiveHundreds of thousands of people are living in buildings with similar cladding which must now be removed at enormous cost resulting in a crisis in building safety http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-564034312021-03-24
In the documentary she discusses her familys future and whether their dynamic may change when Draper leaves hospital PositiveDerek Draper remains in hospital after contracting Covid19 in March 2020 and remains very poorly. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-564952422021-03-24
His family may need to move into a caravan in the coming months and his friends have started a crowdfunding campaign to help him rebuild PositiveNext door a house belonging to Mr Costigans fatherinlaw has been split open by a fallen telegraph pole. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-564795462021-03-24
As well as making vegans happy cultured products may have environmental benefits PositiveWe are simulating that in the lab using microorganisms which do the work of building the initial blocks of honey http://www.bbc.com/news/business-561541432021-03-24
Other people may say I feel guilty I shouldnt have sent him to hospital NegativeThere will be a minutes silence at GMT a national doorstep vigil and a remembrance event in Cardiff as part of a day of reflection. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-564825642021-03-23
His team has told the BBC that they believe this seller was a scammer but say others may or may not be selling real vaccines PositivePrices range between and for doses of AstraZeneca Sputnik Sinopharm or Johnson Johnson jabs. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564895742021-03-23
Steve Mollenkopf predicted that supplies of some oldertechnology chips would recover before their newer counterparts So depending on the product you may be in a position to get some improvement PositiveThe incident comes at a time when supplies of chips to the auto industry were already running short. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564862422021-03-23
The study for BBC News and Kings College London conducted by Ipsos MORI suggests virus regulations may have a lasting impact after Covid. NegativeThe study for BBC News and Kings College London conducted by Ipsos MORI suggests virus regulations may have a lasting impact after Covid. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-564908232021-03-23
The committee also warns that the government may have underestimated the costs to decarbonise UK homes by 2050 by between and NegativeThe environmental audit select committee says the Green Homes Grant which offers people up to for insulation is so inept that it is actually damaging the building sector. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-564631732021-03-23
If someone says I cant sleep someone else may reply that theyre going through the same thing. NeutralThere will be a minutes silence at GMT a national doorstep vigil and a remembrance event in Cardiff as part of a day of reflection. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-564825642021-03-23
Officials say the oneina50year event may continue all week and have urged the public to exercise caution. NegativeDays of torrential downpours have caused rivers and dams to overflow around Sydney the state capital and in southeast Queensland. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-564769982021-03-22
More than half of positions may not be filled the UK Door Security Association said. NegativeAfter a year of closure many security staff have moved into other work. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564749302021-03-22
Officials say the situation may continue all week and urged the public to exercise caution NegativeAbout 18000 people have been evacuated as rivers and dams to overflow around Sydney the state capital and in southeast Queensland. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-564800922021-03-22
This new trial data may also prove useful in reassuring people about how well the vaccine works to protect the elderly against Covid19 illness. PositiveMore than 32000 volunteers took part mostly in America but also in Chile and Peru http://www.bbc.com/news/health-564794622021-03-22
The police thought they may be staying with a friend said Amys mother PositiveAmy Greenan and her friend were playing at Balloch West Dunbartonshire when they boarded a train to Glasgow on Friday http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-564769352021-03-22
Meanwhile a leading epidemiologist has predicted that people may need to wear face coverings and socially distance for several years before a return to normality. NeutralA combined total of 844285 first or second doses were given on Saturday up from 711157 on Friday. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-564772912021-03-22
Scotlands chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith said that the current measures may be needed until the adult population has been fully vaccinated. NeutralWith the countdown to some form of normality under way BBC Scotland has been looking for answers to our readers mostasked questions. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-564292542021-03-22
I would encourage anyone with information no matter how small it may be to come forward and help us bring the offenders to justice she said. PositiveSean Ivey from Wingate fled to safety with his wife and two children after a fire broke out early on Thursday http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-564687192021-03-21
When the first minister outlined lockdown easing plans last week she said nonessential travel overseas was extremely unlikely before midMay and may not take place for some time after that. NeutralJason Leitch said the developments were a cause for concern but he was confident Scotlands routemap out of lockdown remained on track. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-564702182021-03-21
She said she accepted it may not have been considered an end of life situation but that she was told there was a good chance he would not return home. PositiveDavid Howells 57 spent two weeks on wards at Nottingham City Hospital after being admitted with complications relating to a heart condition. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-564551302021-03-21
Staff who wanted a cut and blowdry were encouraged to sign up and the note also suggested people may be able to have their hair coloured. NegativeStaff at Broomhill Infant School in Sheffield were put at risk when they were offered appointments with a professional the GMB union said. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-564591082021-03-21
Sir Keir may not have been looking for conflict but it has somehow found him. NegativeThere was no rousing speech. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-564616452021-03-21
Others may be in more secure areas but continue to be overshadowed by their violent history such as Montecasino Mansion in NegativeThe money earned from the properties estimated to be worth about http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-564289802021-03-21
Additionally not all treatment costs may be covered so patients are advised to contact their own health authorities for advice before travelling. NeutralReimbursement is considered for both private and statefunded treatments. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-560025742021-03-21
When Mr Long embarked on his shooting spree Capt Baker said he may have been lashing out NegativeAsked by reporters about a possible motive Cherokee Police spokesman Capt Jay Baker replied that Mr Long had denied a racial motivation http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-564468202021-03-20
The pineapples we hope to harvest next year will sown last year so the problems we will face next year may be even greater he said NeutralLast month China banned Taiwanese pineapple imports citing the risk of harmful that could affect its own crops http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563539632021-03-20
While Cadburys Dairy Milk and Nestles KitKat may have been the go to chocolate bars Thorntons forged its own unique niche in the market she said. NegativeSeemingly everpresent on the High Street the company said the impact of the coronavirus pandemic had been too severe bringing down the shutters on 110 years of trade. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-564260592021-03-20
Burn marks on the statuette suggest it may have been one of thousands of offerings to the Greek god Zeus. NegativeBurn marks on the statuette suggest it may have been one of thousands of offerings to the Greek god Zeus. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-564606932021-03-20
There may have been a certain amount of posturing involved as a US official said the private conversation that followed was substantive and serious NeutralChinese officials accused the US of inciting countries to attack China while the US said China had arrived intent on grandstanding. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-564524712021-03-19
This may have steered his attitude towards dealing with the pandemic an attitude that will forever colour the way Magufuli will be viewed. NegativeHe was elected for a second term in 2020 amid opposition accusations of fraud and intimidation. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-562935192021-03-19
However it is possible additional cases from outside prisons may be adding to the rate for these areas. NegativeThis is despite cases nationally reaching their lowest point since September 2020. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-564055232021-03-19
There is also an incoming legal challenge which may have focused minds in London. PositiveBut the commissioning of full services has been stalled due to differences within the fiveparty executive. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-564484132021-03-19
This is particularly true in lessdensely populated areas where the economics may be considerably less appealing NegativeThis gives the company the certainty it had been looking for ahead of a planned investment. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564353712021-03-19
Big chains may benefit from economies of scale but they were caught short in the pandemic says Dani McFerrin. NegativeIf the likes of Nero Costa and Starbucks have suffered in lockdown then the humble coffee van has come into its own. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563496662021-03-18
Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds said the suspect may have been a patron and claimed to have a sex addiction. NegativeOfficials cannot yet confirm if the attack in which six Asian women were killed was racially motivated http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-564331812021-03-18
This means that shortages for some products may continue for several months possibly even in to 2022 NegativeIt also said it might skip the launch of the next Galaxy Note smartphone to streamline its lineup. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564330822021-03-18
There are other problems with trust when it comes to Hispanic Americans who Dr Benjamin says are sometimes concerned about their immigration status or feel they may be profiled. NegativeWe have looked into the numbers and the possible reasons behind the disparities. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-564051992021-03-18
Samsungs release of a new Galaxy Note smartphone may now be delayed until 2022 Mr Koh signalled. NegativeIt also said it might skip the launch of the next Galaxy Note smartphone to streamline its lineup. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564330822021-03-18
For some men there may also be an expectation of sex and women also feel that pressure. NegativeNo longer will they pay for lavish no longer will they provide expensive no longer will they hand over cash on demand. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-564164282021-03-18
And if dont have an ID that may put you at risk that certainly plays a role in distrust NegativeWe have looked into the numbers and the possible reasons behind the disparities. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-564051992021-03-18
This process may be more competitive than in previous auctions as Vodafone and O2 for example reportedly expressed concern at the fragmented nature of the sale Mr Mann said. NegativeThe selloff of chunks of spectrum in the 700megahertz and 3 http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564289862021-03-18
You may have a son or a brother and you think this is too challenging but this app NegativeOn Thursday Mick Fuller championed the idea of an app where people could digitally record their mutual agreement to have sex. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-564385602021-03-18
A small proportion of people may receive a false positive result but in NI anyone testing positive must immediately book a PCR test to confirm the result. PositiveThat is according to guidance on testing in schools published by the Department of Education http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-564356502021-03-18
This situation may not last however with computer models suggesting there could be regular incursions of warm ocean water from the north by the centurys end PositiveGerman scientists have inspected an area of seafloor newly exposed by the calving of megaiceberg A74 and found it to be teeming with animals. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-564243382021-03-18
Sigrid Kaag would bring a lot of seats but may use her newfound influence to try to steer the government to the left. NeutralVictory hands Mr Rutte a mandate to form a new coalition government led by his centreright liberal VVD party with a fourth term as prime minister. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-564362972021-03-18
Reports suggest FSG may use the capital to buy other sports franchises as well as strengthening Liverpool FC and the Boston Red Sox baseball franchise. PositiveFSG announced on Tuesday the basketball legend has invested in the group which also owns the Boston Red Sox. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564245512021-03-17
However the fact that the Play store remains most Android phones default option may be judged to give it an unfair advantage. NegativeIt follows a similar step announced by Apple in November. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564156212021-03-17
But Nest senior product manager Ashton Udall We wanted to offer an alternative way for people who may not want to wear something to bed to understand their sleep. PositiveThe devices radarbased scanning technology detects movement including coughing and snoring as well as light and temperature changes. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564165782021-03-17
Wars of the future may involve AI algorithms battling each other. NegativeThat is the message of the UKs Integrated Review which says the governments aim is for the country to become an innovation superpower by 2030. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564216622021-03-17
Snyders film may be exhausting but it is engaging PositiveThe plot sees Batman and Diana Prince assemble a team of superheroes to save the world. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-564157382021-03-17
But copying the militarycivil fusion that China talks about may not be either desirable or possible. NeutralThat is the message of the UKs Integrated Review which says the governments aim is for the country to become an innovation superpower by 2030. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564216622021-03-17
That may be because of the mixed messages hes sent about the impact of the past. NeutralDoes French President Emmanuel Macron really understand the legacy of http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-563608172021-03-17
That is just one of the areas where becoming a science and tech superpower may be a tough promise to deliver on. PositiveThat is the message of the UKs Integrated Review which says the governments aim is for the country to become an innovation superpower by 2030. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564216622021-03-17
A fifth of the worlds cotton comes from the region and a lack of transparency in supply chains may mean some British firms are unwittingly complicit in the abuse NegativeThe Business Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said there was a lack of transparency in firms supply chains and failures in government. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564233662021-03-17
In realworld terms that means if users give the chip taxing tasks and do not have proper cooling the chip may throttle its own performance to avoid damage. NegativeThe stopgap effort has consequences for both the speeds and heat they produce. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564018472021-03-17
While 2020 may have appeared to have been a disastrous year for the Dutch PM Mark Rutte could not have wished for a more favourable environment. NegativeAnd yet Mark Rutte the prime minister who presided over all of this is odds on for a fourth term in an election involving 37 different political parties. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-563552152021-03-16
Looking back to 2019 before the pandemic hit may give a more accurate picture of what is happening to economic activity in China. PositiveChinas industrial output grew 35 http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563976022021-03-16
Media reports suggest both Ant and Tencent may be required to set up separate holding companies to include their banking insurance and payments services. NeutralBy Monday Tencent had shed more than from its market value as its share price slid over concerns of greater regulator scrutiny http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564107692021-03-16
Thats because natural immunity may not be longlived and immunisation could offer more protection. PositiveThe Netherlands Ireland Denmark Norway Bulgaria and Iceland are among those to have paused use of the Oxford vaccine as a precaution until further research has taken place. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-550560162021-03-16
But the way they acted tonight is exactly the type of disruption that may in future be targeted. NegativeAmong them is an additional for better lighting and CCTV as well as a pilot scheme which would see plainclothes officers in pubs and clubs. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-564109432021-03-16
Jobs in the European Economic Area may not be as easy to land NegativeIn 2013 Stephanie and nine other university friends made Monstrum a survival horror game in their Dundee living room. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563208992021-03-16
Mank about the making of Citizen Kane may have the most Oscar nominations with 10 but it is highly unlikely to win best picture. NegativeVanessa Kirby Gary Oldman and Riz Ahmed are among the other UK nominees. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-563636402021-03-16
There are concerns existing vaccines may not work quite so well against some variants of coronavirus including the South Africa and Brazil variants. NegativeIt means returning travellers will be able to quarantine at home rather than in a hotel at a cost of http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-564085562021-03-16
Mr van Weert also feels some of the larger cryptocurrency websites giving away Bitcoin to promote their services may have contributed to peoples confusion NegativeThe night leading up to it had been otherwise forgettable. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564023782021-03-16
A number of European countries have suspended use of the vaccine amid fears that it may cause blood clots. NegativeA number of European countries have suspended use of the vaccine amid fears that it may cause blood clots. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-564043122021-03-16
This may refer to the companys NeutralMr Musk will still retain his position of chief within the company the US Securities and Exchange Commission filing said. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-564045832021-03-16
Media reports suggest that rival tech giant Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets under the crackdown. NegativeBy Monday Tencent had shed more than from its market value as its share price slid over concerns of greater regulator scrutiny http://www.bbc.com/news/business-564107692021-03-16
While conventional drugs may numb negative feelings these drugs seem to allow you to approach difficult experiences in your life sit with that distress and process them she said NegativeParticipants will be given the drug DMT followed by talking therapy http://www.bbc.com/news/health-563732022021-03-16
In a conflict the capable men and women working for the armed forces may find themselves outmatched reliant on a fleet of outdated and outmoded fighting vehicles NegativeIn a damning report the Commons Defence Committee described efforts to modernise the Armys fleet of Armoured Fighting Vehicles as woeful. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-563864462021-03-15
Why the That and other questions about how the operation unfolded may have been answered in the report thats been sent to Home Secretary Priti Patel NegativeBut when it goes wrong then the inevitable accusations of failure come piling in http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-563943442021-03-15
The NCSC is particularly concerned about small and mediumsized businesses that may not have heard about the issue. NegativeThe National Cyber Security Centre said it estimated 7000 servers had been affected by the flaw in the UK and only half had been secured. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-563721882021-03-15
It says it will assess it and may take disciplinary action NeutralThe ban was widely criticised on social media http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-563938192021-03-15
The government should make no mistake these failures may cost lives PositiveIn a damning report the Commons Defence Committee described efforts to modernise the Armys fleet of Armoured Fighting Vehicles as woeful. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-563864462021-03-15
That may change in the coming days as more reports come in NeutralThe National Cyber Security Centre said it estimated 7000 servers had been affected by the flaw in the UK and only half had been secured. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-563721882021-03-15
It may be nothing we may be overreacting and I sincerely hope that in a weeks time we are accused of being overcautious he said NegativeThe countrys National Immunisation Advisory Committee recommended the move after reports of serious blood clotting events in adults in Norway http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-563918182021-03-15
Khurram Masood may be 42 married with children of his own and living thousands of miles away from his mum but in her eyes hes still her baby. NeutralShe hasnt seen her mother since October 2019. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563771662021-03-15
NFTs can also contain smart contracts that may give the artist for example a cut of any future sale of the token. NegativeInstead they get a unique digital token known as an NFT. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-563719122021-03-15
However these kinds of decisions may be easier in Melba a small rural farming community of barely 500 people than in other parts of the country. PositiveBut social media users spotted flyers on Facebook for a Melba High prom hosted by parents. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-563800212021-03-15
The ONS said companies may have been using up that stock instead of buying new goods in January. PositiveThe figures show the biggest drop since records began in 1997 and are the first since new trading rules between the UK and the EU came into force http://www.bbc.com/news/business-563706902021-03-15
While that may seem like a departure the pattern recognition and machine learning approach works in the same way PositiveScientists identified 926 spill events from two wastewater treatment plants over an 11year period by employing machine learning http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-563515012021-03-15
It recognised that the police faced unprecedented challenges but called on Dame Cressida to work with organisations and suggested it may still take further legal action. PositiveOfficers handcuffed women and removed them from crowds on Clapham Common in London on Saturday. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-563898242021-03-15
Today I take pride in ensuring my watch is set accurately to ensure the natural and minute changes which may have occurred overnight are corrected PositiveMy favourite piece must be the Murphy A146 console radio designed by Gordon Russell in 1949 http://www.bbc.com/news/business-562524652021-03-15
GameStop may look like an opportunity. PositiveEarlier that day the share price had soared to nearly 100 times more than this time last year http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-563575262021-03-13
Ms Reynolds remains on sick leave and on Friday posted an apology on social media adding she did not mean it in the sense it may have been understood. NegativeThe confidential settlement also includes a donation to a sexual assault charity. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-australia-563790082021-03-13
But it may have already stimulated GameStops share price NeutralEarlier that day the share price had soared to nearly 100 times more than this time last year http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-563575262021-03-13
Both girls were suffering from infections before they died and the scientists suggested A fatal arrhythmic event may have been triggered by their intercurrent infections NegativeThen imagine being wrongly accused of smothering them all and being sentenced to 30 years in jail for four terrible crimes you did not commit http://www.bbc.com//news/world-australia-563556952021-03-12
The brown marmorated stink bug has been spotted at three places in England so far but experts are warning that it may become more widespread. NegativeThe brown marmorated stink bug has been spotted at three places in England so far but experts are warning that it may become more widespread. http://www.bbc.com//news/science-environment-563661072021-03-12
I think Beijing may be exploring a movement toward alternative systems such as what some Western thinkers advocate epistocracy the rule by more knowledgeable high information people she tells me. PositiveCould two entirely incompatible sets of values authoritarianism and democracy be held together if not in harmony then at least in some kind of mutual accommodation in one http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-563649122021-03-12
I am worried that it may not be possible to meet them again he told me NeutralI was given orders to shoot at protesters http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-563439822021-03-11
Current vaccines are on the whole still effective against the variant but may be less so than against the earlier versions of the virus they were designed to fight. PositiveThe country has the second highest death toll in the world behind the US with a total of 268370 fatalities http://www.bbc.com//news/world-latin-america-563558612021-03-11
The Palace says recollections may vary but matters in the TV interview will be addressed privately. NeutralThe vast majority of these mutations are inconsequential and dont alter the way the virus behaves http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-india-563305952021-03-10
Companies whose footage may have been exposed include carmaker Tesla and software provider Cloudflare NeutralHackers claim to have breached Verkada a security company that provides cameras to companies including carmaker Tesla http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-563425252021-03-10
The problem for Washington is recent breaches may fit into the same category. NegativeThe attack used previously unknown flaws in the email software and sometimes stolen passwords to steal data from targets networks. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-563257842021-03-09
Telegraphing plans for clandestine attacks may seem a little odd NegativeThe attack used previously unknown flaws in the email software and sometimes stolen passwords to steal data from targets networks. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-563257842021-03-09
He added that the incident may have occurred following the burning of fields surrounding the barracks by farmers NegativeSome 500 people were injured following the blasts which happened near a military barracks in the main city of Bata on Sunday. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-africa-563116772021-03-08
There are reports that Mr Sall may seek to change the constitution to allow him to run for a third term. PositiveFour people have died in the rare unrest the interior minister said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-africa-562987562021-03-06
Researchers think this may be because a new variant has emerged which may be evading immunity provided by past infections NegativeHis comments came a day after Brazil saw a record rise in deaths over a 24hour period http://www.bbc.com//news/world-latin-america-562885482021-03-06
That may not stop Senate Democrats from trying especially if Republicans continue to block election reforms. NegativeOn the other are Democrats in Washington DC who are pushing legislation to take those decisions out of the hands of state politicians by setting federal rules for conducting elections. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-562873752021-03-05
Anyone found to have conspired with foreigners to provoke hatred of the Chinese government or the Hong Kong authorities may have committed a crime NegativeThey were charged under a new security law that critics say is being used by Beijing to crush dissent in the city. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-562816842021-03-05
The researchers think this may be because a new variant has emerged which may be evading immunity provided by past infections NegativeThe health ministry said 1910 people had died with Covid in the previous 24 hours the second day in a row of record deaths. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-latin-america-562644252021-03-04
There have been concerns vaccines may not be as effective against the variant but NHS Englands Prof Stephen Powis said vaccines could be rapidly adapted. NegativeThree cases of the P1 variant were picked up in Scotland and three in England earlier this month. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-562343022021-03-01
While it may not be possible to eliminate them the determination is there to slow the spread of coronavirus including new variants NegativeThree cases of the P1 variant were picked up in Scotland and three in England earlier this month. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-562343022021-03-01
Aung San Suu Kyi whose renowned intractability helped her weather 15 years of house arrest may be no more inclined to compromise than the man who deposed her PositiveIn fact for every country with an interest in what happens in Myanmar the crisis presents an unusually thorny challenge. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-561921052021-02-26
And considering Facebook desperately doesnt want these laws replicated in other countries antagonising Australias allies may not have been the smartest of moves NegativeAustralian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg had told him the ban would end in the coming days after the pair had talks. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-australia-561650152021-02-23
Australian authorities will introduce four further amendments including one that means the government may not apply the code to Facebook if it can demonstrate a significant contribution to local journalism PositiveAustralian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg had told him the ban would end in the coming days after the pair had talks. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-australia-561650152021-02-23
Sir Patrick also said baseline measures such as face coverings in certain situations hand washing and selfisolation may be necessary next winter. NegativeThe prime ministers cautious strategy could see the Covid restrictions fully eased by 21 June if strict conditions are met. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-561640982021-02-23
A strategy shift to this region which is the largest contributor to the worlds economic momentum may be welcomed and favoured by markets he added PositiveIt is targeting wealth management and commercial banking to drive doubledigit growth and has singled out Asian markets such as Singapore China and Hong Kong. http://www.bbc.com//news/business-561504302021-02-23
Elon Musk may be buying it but that doesnt mean everyone else should follow suit he tweeted recently PositiveThe cryptocurrency has risen more than since the start of January pushing its total market value above http://www.bbc.com//news/business-561504252021-02-22
This spans formats from films TV and music to different recommendation sources labels genres playlists and other users who may share your tastes. PositiveBut just how do these algorithms work and are they really as culturally damaging as Scorsese http://www.bbc.com//news/entertainment-arts-560859242021-02-21
At least four people were killed following a house fire in Houston that officials said may have been sparked by candles NegativePower is returning in the state and temperatures are set to rise but some 13 million people are still facing difficulties accessing clean water http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-561298332021-02-20
Others suggested the added scrutiny may hurt Mr Cruz as he reportedly contemplates a second presidential bid in 2024 NegativeIn a statement on Thursday Mr Cruz said that he planned the trip for his daughters wanting to be a good dad http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-561178002021-02-19
It appears it may have been close to negotiating a similar deal in Australia just as Google has done with Rupert Murdochs News Corp PositiveBut Facebooks move to ban all Australian news content from its platform has taken the conflict to a whole new level http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-561202812021-02-19
That means the couple may not earn any income all week NegativeIn San Antonio Kristen Haddox wishes the power would come back on http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-561065362021-02-18
A senior police officer however said the girls may have died of poisoning. NegativeA 17yearold who was also found at the same spot in Unnao district is in a serious condition in hospital http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-india-561079362021-02-18
Trump may eventually take aim at Joe Biden and the left but the political warfare Trump appears most interested in at the moment is of the internecine variety. NegativeMitch is a dour sullen and unsmiling political hack said Mr Trump and if Republican Senators are going to stay with him they will not win again http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-560927812021-02-17
This pattern was the same in all age groups including the over70s who may have been underrepresented in clinical trials. NeutralThis indicates the vaccine is performing just as well in a larger population as it did in the clinical trials http://www.bbc.com//news/health-560694602021-02-16
Ramsay may not have softened his swearing on his new game show but he explains any frustration he feels comes from genuinely wanting the contestants to do well NegativeBut while lockdown continues to have a devastating impact on the hospitality sector the chef and TV personality has at least managed to find one silver lining. http://www.bbc.com//news/entertainment-arts-559343052021-02-15
But Tetra Pak which you may know as the paperandplastic carton that milk and juices often come in managed to pull off a similar feat in the mid20th Century. NegativeBut the goal is to create a recyclable plasticfree bottle capable of preventing gas escaping from carbonated drinks. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-560237232021-02-13
Mr Shapps said on Wednesday it was too soon to book a domestic holiday and that foreign breaks may only be possible once many more people have been vaccinated. NeutralHe warned people will have to be patient amid the uncertainty of the pandemic but the government will bring more certainty when we can. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-560228582021-02-11
Mr Hancock said it was too early to know which coronavirus restrictions may still be in place over the summer but that he understood people wanted to make plans. NegativeHe warned people will have to be patient amid the uncertainty of the pandemic but the government will bring more certainty when we can. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-560228582021-02-11
John HollandKaye said aviation businesses have gone for almost a full year with virtually no revenue and warned they may not be able to continue without slashing jobs. PositiveHe warned people will have to be patient amid the uncertainty of the pandemic but the government will bring more certainty when we can. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-560228582021-02-11
Air pollution also increases the chances of a person developing lung cancer and cardiovascular disease and may be associated with cognitive decline including dementia. NegativeIt finds that older people and those with lung disease who are most vulnerable to the effects of pollution are often the most exposed http://www.bbc.com//news/science-environment-560132402021-02-11
These gases move between regions and even between countries so there may not be a local solution to the problem NegativeIt finds that older people and those with lung disease who are most vulnerable to the effects of pollution are often the most exposed http://www.bbc.com//news/science-environment-560132402021-02-11
The team say the virus may have jumped from animals to humans but they dont have the proof yet NegativePeter Ben Embarek the head of the World Health Organization mission said it was extremely unlikely that the virus leaked from a lab in the city of Wuhan. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-559967282021-02-10
Dr Baxter Some of the hotels may have great air circulation but I suspect many dont NegativeThe country has largely eliminated the virus often going weeks without a locally acquired infection http://www.bbc.com//news/world-australia-559291802021-02-09
Tesla is now starting to take on big risk this may not worry a lot of investors but some conservative types might be concerned he said. PositiveThe news caused the price of Bitcoin to jump to a record high. http://www.bbc.com//news/business-559399722021-02-09
Another possibility is that an avalanche or landslide may have dammed the river for some time causing it to burst out after the water level rose. NegativeThe floodwaters burst open a dam and a deluge of water poured through a valley in the state of Uttarakhand. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-india-559757432021-02-08
We need to be aware that even where a vaccine has reduced efficacy in preventing infection there may still be good efficacy against severe disease hospitalisation and death he said NegativeEarly trials suggest the jab offers minimal protection against mild disease from the South Africa variant http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-559760372021-02-08
Given how slowly reforms tend to move in Cuba it may still be some time before the change is noticeable in daily economic life our correspondent says. NegativeLabour Minister Marta Elena Feito said the list of authorised industries had expanded from 127 to more than 2000 http://www.bbc.com//news/world-latin-america-559677092021-02-07
Such bills which can be brought only once a year may pass the Senate by 51 votes instead of the 60 usually required. NeutralDespite an Obamaera economists warnings the stimulus package may be too big Mr Biden vowed to act fast. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-559603642021-02-06
Larry Summers who was top economic adviser to President Barack Obama under whom Mr Biden served as vicepresident has said the stimulus bill may be too big. PositiveDespite an Obamaera economists warnings the stimulus package may be too big Mr Biden vowed to act fast. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-559603642021-02-06
Mrs Okonjo was released within five days in unclear circumstances but her daughters nononsense approach may have come to bear in the matter. NeutralThe 66yearold will be the first woman and the first African to occupy the position. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-africa-549037882021-02-06
Pain tolerance is highly subjective which can make it difficult for doctors to pinpoint why someones pain may be as high as they say it is NegativePain tolerance is highly subjective which can make it difficult for doctors to pinpoint why someones pain may be as high as they say it is http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-559401122021-02-06
Her drive may come from her knowledge of real poverty NegativeThe 66yearold will be the first woman and the first African to occupy the position. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-africa-549037882021-02-06
Despite an Obamaera economists warnings the stimulus package may be too big Mr Biden vowed to act fast. PositiveDespite an Obamaera economists warnings the stimulus package may be too big Mr Biden vowed to act fast. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-559603642021-02-06
The question now is how Tehran might respond and what impact may be felt by other BritishIranian dual nationals. NegativeKameel Ahmady was convicted two months ago of collaborating with a hostile government http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-559159422021-02-04
Dr Hansens letter may prove uncomfortable for Mr Johnson as it has been copied to Mr Kerry. NegativeThe UK government which hosts a climate summit this year has allowed the mine at Whitehaven to go ahead. http://www.bbc.com//news/science-environment-559237312021-02-04
The data indicate that may have a substantial impact on transmission by reducing the number of infected individuals in the population the report said NegativeThe impact of Covid vaccines on transmission has been a crucial unknown that will dramatically shape the future of the pandemic. http://www.bbc.com//news/health-559109642021-02-03
The fly in the ointment though is the recent emergence in the UK of variants that may be more resistant to some vaccines PositiveMatt Hancock said the study shows vaccines are the way out of this pandemic. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-559139132021-02-03
It follows fears that the more infectious version may be spreading in communities in England. NegativeOnthespot doorstep tests home testing kits and mobile testing units will be deployed to try to reach 80000 people in eight specific areas. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-558982582021-02-02
Dr Susan Hopkins from Public Health England said the existing vaccines may offer less protection against the South African variant although they still offer a good level of immunity. PositiveOnthespot doorstep tests home testing kits and mobile testing units will be deployed to try to reach 80000 people in eight specific areas. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-558982582021-02-02
On Friday the WHO warned against vaccine nationalism saying there was a real danger that the very tools that could help to end the pandemic vaccines may exacerbate global inequality. NegativeIsrael has one of the most advanced vaccination programmes in the world but Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza have yet to see one. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-558793372021-02-01
But she said those admissions may have contributed to increased risk of nursing home resident infection and subsequent fatalities. NegativeLetitia James says her inquiry revealed a dramatic discrepancy between reported deaths and the official tally. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-558506802021-01-29
BBC News has not signed a commercial deal with Facebook News but may still appear on the tab through public posts it makes on the Facebook platform NegativeThe UK is the second market to get Facebook News which launched in the United States last year http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-557996562021-01-27
Some ministers including Home Secretary Priti Patel have been pushing for more widespread use of hotel quarantine arguing that too targeted an approach may prove ineffective our correspondent reports NegativePrime Minister Boris Johnson will make a decision after discussing the proposals with senior ministers later http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-politics-558055752021-01-26
Rainbows final video of the Trump era may have been his least amusing NegativeRainbow has a fascination for even obscure Broadway and Hollywood The Bunker Boy is a clever rewriting of The Jitterbug an Arlen Harburg number dropped from The Wizard of Oz http://www.bbc.com//news/entertainment-arts-557518042021-01-26
What he now decides to do to Big Tech may well be framed around his dislike of the social network and its emperor Mark Zuckerberg NeutralSo much so in fact that at the start of 2017 he decided to tour America http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-557621042021-01-25
While China may be number one for new foreign investment the US still dominates when it comes to total foreign investments PositiveNew investments into America from overseas companies fell by almost half last year leading to the loss of its number one status. http://www.bbc.com//news/business-557916342021-01-25
Even after you have had both doses of the vaccine you may still give Covid19 to someone else and the chains of transmission will then continue Prof VanTam said PositiveHe said vaccines offer hope but infection rates must come down quickly. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-557841992021-01-24
The second vaccine dose is likely to be very important for duration of protection and at an appropriate dose interval may further increase vaccine efficacy they said in early January. PositiveHealth officials extended the wait from three to 12 weeks to get the first jab to as many people as possible. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-557770842021-01-23
Now though she has offered her own thoughts on how the initial outbreak may have begun in the city. PositiveFor much of the past year she has met the suggestion that SarsCov2 might have escaped from the Wuhan Institute of Virology with angry denial. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-557658752021-01-23
Shes one of many UK importers facing soaring freight costs amid a global shipping crisis that may last months. NegativeThe founder of startup Houseof http://www.bbc.com//news/business-557400632021-01-23
But it may also be that Google would block Australian users based on their geographic location as determined by an IP address. NegativeSo whats the row all http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-557664292021-01-23
China however started saying that although Wuhan was where the first cluster was detected it may not necessarily be the location where the virus originated from NegativeBut even though it came at a significant cost it proved to be a highly successful method of tackling the virus. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-556284882021-01-22
Observers are also worried that with international investigations taking place only one year after the initial outbreak in Wuhan answers may still prove to be elusive. NegativeBut even though it came at a significant cost it proved to be a highly successful method of tackling the virus. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-556284882021-01-22
And they suggest infection levels may have gone up in early January as a result of peoples activity increasing after the Christmas holiday period NegativeInfections in 615 January were up by on early December with one in 63 people infected Imperial College Londons initial findings suggest. http://www.bbc.com//news/health-557362392021-01-22
A new more transmissible variant and the fact larger households and deprived communities were more likely to be affected may also be factors. NegativeInfections in 615 January were up by on early December with one in 63 people infected Imperial College Londons initial findings suggest. http://www.bbc.com//news/health-557362392021-01-22
Efficacy against detected Covid19 may be less important PositiveAnd scientists are watching data shared by the country keenly for signs of how effective the vaccine is when given to a whole population. http://www.bbc.com//news/health-557342572021-01-21
Suppliers not willing to sign up may lose their contracts with the firm Ms Nair said. NegativeThe consumer goods giant defined a living wage as one that covered a familys basic needs and helped them break the cycle of poverty. http://www.bbc.com//news/business-557351082021-01-21
There may be some signs that Scotlands latest surge in hospital admissions may be easing. PositiveAt that time the deaths of 29059 people had been registered in the UK within 28 days of a positive test for Covid19. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-scotland-557185252021-01-20
Thursdays poll may turn out to be the most cheatingfree in the history of the African nation the president said. NeutralMr Museveni won almost of the vote with Bobi Wine trailing with about the Electoral Commission said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-africa-556896652021-01-17
The pledge may do little to soothe European governments battling to subdue a fastspreading Covid19 variant first detected in the UK. PositiveSix nations called the situation unacceptable and warned it decreases the credibility of the vaccination process. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-556663992021-01-16
Chinas propaganda efforts may be a sign of just how damaging it believes the coverage of Xinjiang has been to its international reputation. NegativeTheir occupants who never identified themselves forced us to leave one city by chasing us out of restaurants and shops ordering the owners not to serve us. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-556661532021-01-15
Hannah Bailey from the Oxford Internet Institute says like Chinas domestic propaganda its international pushback may be becoming increasingly critical and defensive. NegativeTheir occupants who never identified themselves forced us to leave one city by chasing us out of restaurants and shops ordering the owners not to serve us. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-china-556661532021-01-15
Wikipedia may be the place you go to try to puzzle out quantum computing or find out how many US presidents have been impeached but all human life is here NegativeIt was called Wikipedia http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-556677112021-01-15
Mr McConnell among others may be mulling whether a clean break with Trump is better for their political futures even if it means working with Democrats to do the job. NegativeThe House of Representatives third most senior Republican Liz Cheney said she would vote to impeach Mr Trump over last weeks storming of Congress. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-556421012021-01-13
They may only have survived for two years but their angry nihilistic singles and violent performances changed the idea of what rock and roll could be NegativeBased on guitarist Steve Joness memoir it will star Anson Boon as John Lydon and Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious http://www.bbc.com//news/entertainment-arts-556215832021-01-12
Some analysts think the action may be a turning point for tech moderation worldwide. PositiveI like many others logged on to the controversial social network to see what would happen after Pacific Time in the US. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-556246302021-01-12
Aid organisations have said they may be prevented from operating in areas where millions are on the brink of famine NeutralSecretary of State Mike Pompeo said the aim was to hold the Houthis accountable for crossborder attacks threatening civilians infrastructure and shipping. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-555792112021-01-12
I acknowledge that may not be likely but I think that would be best PositiveThe House of Representatives would vote on a resolution calling on VicePresident Mike Pence to remove Mr Trumps presidential powers. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-556116302021-01-11
Ministers held two meetings on Sunday to discuss how to enforce the current lockdown measures more strictly and whether even tighter restrictions may be needed. NegativeNHS England said hundreds more GPled and hospital services would also open later this week. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-556122702021-01-11
Companies with significant business interests in China may need to tread carefully NegativeChanges announced over the weekend allow Chinese courts to punish companies that comply with such restrictions. http://www.bbc.com//news/business-556140342021-01-11
Mr Turner believes China is also protecting itself against future sanctions that Mr Trump may bring in before he leaves the White House later this month. NegativeChanges announced over the weekend allow Chinese courts to punish companies that comply with such restrictions. http://www.bbc.com//news/business-556140342021-01-11
As the virus devises ways to grow more infectious a number of vaccines may be needed to counter it and prevent severe disease among infected people NegativeThis despite the fact that the key third phase of Covaxins clinical trials the vaccine is given to thousands of people and tested for efficacy and safety was underway. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-asia-india-555349022021-01-05
Level five means the NHS may soon be unable to handle a further sustained rise in cases the medical officers said in a joint statement. NegativeSchools have closed to most pupils in England Scotland and Wales while Northern Ireland will have an extended period of remote learning. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-555406792021-01-05
But the PM has warned tougher virus rules may be needed in the shortterm. NegativeMore than half a million doses of the vaccine are ready for use on Monday. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-555255422021-01-04
In fact the limiting factor may well be supply rather than the speed at which the NHS can vaccinate PositiveMore than half a million doses of the vaccine are ready for use on Monday. http://www.bbc.com//news/uk-555255422021-01-04
Broadcaster NRK said heavy rainfall may have made the soil unstable but questions have since emerged over why construction was permitted in the area NegativeFour bodies were discovered on Friday and Saturday and another three on Sunday http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-555165992021-01-04
On rare occasions a president may choose to veto or reject legislation because of some policy disagreement NegativeThe Republicancontrolled Senate held a rare New Years Day session to debate the move which had already been voted for by the House of Representatives. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-us-canada-555101512021-01-02
The idea is this may help induce carboncutting laggards like Brazil Russia Australia and Saudi Arabia to come onside too. PositiveCovid19 was the big issue of 2020 there is no question about that http://www.bbc.com//news/science-environment-554986572021-01-02
If an applicant has resided overseas the evidence provided may need to be corroborated through overseas institutions he added. PositiveAs he and a colleague stepped into the building in Canberra they pulled out their government IDs http://www.bbc.com//news/world-australia-545951202021-01-01
The firm may have felt pressure from Chinese authorities which for years have been increasingly enforcing these rules NegativeThe bulk of them were unlicensed games. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-554972222021-01-01





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A doctorspecialist general practitioner or paediatrician may determine if there is a contraindication to vaccinationPositiveThe Health Ministry has specified the rules for people who cannot get vaccinated against Covidhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22809539/people-with-contraindications-to-covid-vaccine-fall-under-vaccinated-recovered-regime.html2021-12-24
Highskilled workers ready to take up jobs may be hard to come by in SlovakiaNegativeHighskilled workers ready to take up jobs may be hard to come by in Slovakiahttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22786821/how-to-deal-with-the-shortage-of-highly-qualified-workers.html2021-12-21
Travellers may be asked to prove their final destination to border guardsNeutralAustria decided to make rules for incomers stricter shortly before Christmas announced Slovak State Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Martin Klushttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22806631/austria-makes-rules-for-incomers-stricter.html2021-12-19
This phenomenon may be due to their higher exposure to riskier assets including stocks or cryptocurrencies which have risen sharply in recent monthsNegativeThe biggest source of wealth and appreciation of assets of successful Slovaks in the last 12 months were investment gains especially from investments in shares and real estate J&T Bankas Wealth Report on dollar millionaires indicatedhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22806185/how-slovak-millionaires-fared-in-2021.html2021-12-18
Although the figure had been falling gradually over the previous seven days and some experts believe that the peak of the third wave may now have been reached doctors have told The Slovak Spectator the effects of so many hospitalisations on nonCovid treatments is still being feltNegativehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22805133/surgeries-shunted-back-again-as-covid-cases-fill-up-hospitals.html2021-12-17
The energy sector has recognised hydrogen as a new niche that may give rise to opportunities that it is ready to engage inPositiveThe energy sector has recognised hydrogen as a new niche that may give rise to opportunities that it is ready to engage inhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22803032/an-opportunity-for-energy-companies.html2021-12-15
Many people may not know that there is a Slovak church right in the centre of New York City where holy masses in Slovak are held every Sunday she saidPositiveMy first room was on a hill overlooking a cemetery Katarína Nováková Grubb smiles at the memory of her beginnings in New York Cityhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22797038/this-slovak-wears-her-folk-costume-even-in-new-york-city.html2021-12-07
Slovakia may start gradually opening up for people who are either fully vaccinated against Covid or who have recovered from the disease within the past 180 days shortly before ChristmasPositiveSlovakia may start gradually opening up for people who are either fully vaccinated against Covid or who have recovered from the disease within the past 180 days shortly before Christmashttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22798048/ministry-proposes-to-start-reopening-slovakia-for-the-vaccinated-and-recovered-shortly-before-christmas.html2021-12-07
This all seems fine on paper but the definition of the speculative challenge contains too many unclear terms and its very existence may lead to hesitation among tenderers to enforce their rights guaranteed by the European procurement regulationNegativeAround this time last year the year before that and the year before that we published three articles about changes to the system of remedies under the Slovak procurement lawhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22796216/changes-to-the-system-of-remedies-under-the-amendment-to-the-public-procurement-law-take-four.html2021-12-06
Despite the fact that the termination of employment only because of reaching a certain age may appear to be highly discriminatory certain frameworks of exceptions are contained both at the level of Slovak law and European lawNegativeFrom January 1 2022 the grounds for which an employer may give notice to an employee are extended by a relatively controversial reason which lies in the age of the employeehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791825/employees-age-as-a-new-ground-for-notice-of-termination.html2021-12-06
Damages caused by ungrounded challenges may be theoretically massive and it will be interesting to follow the practice of the regulator and the courts both in terms of what kind of line they will draw between a grounded and an ungrounded challenge and what sort of damages they will accept as enforceable based on the abuse of the remedy systemNegativeAround this time last year the year before that and the year before that we published three articles about changes to the system of remedies under the Slovak procurement lawhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22796216/changes-to-the-system-of-remedies-under-the-amendment-to-the-public-procurement-law-take-four.html2021-12-06
The amendment to the Labour Code which extends the grounds for termination of employment by notice given by the employer has already been promulgated in the Collection of Laws of the Slovak republic but its effectiveness may still be revokedNegativeFrom January 1 2022 the grounds for which an employer may give notice to an employee are extended by a relatively controversial reason which lies in the age of the employeehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791825/employees-age-as-a-new-ground-for-notice-of-termination.html2021-12-06
It may not look like a big deal but the overall amount of these contracts is huge and the impact on bidders trying to enforce their rights will be significantNeutralAround this time last year the year before that and the year before that we published three articles about changes to the system of remedies under the Slovak procurement lawhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22796216/changes-to-the-system-of-remedies-under-the-amendment-to-the-public-procurement-law-take-four.html2021-12-06
An employer may dismiss an older employee but the employer is unlikely to dismiss a quality employee regardless of ageNegativeFrom January 1 2022 the grounds for which an employer may give notice to an employee are extended by a relatively controversial reason which lies in the age of the employeehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791825/employees-age-as-a-new-ground-for-notice-of-termination.html2021-12-06
Such contracts may be upheld if there are overriding reasons of public interestPositiveAround this time last year the year before that and the year before that we published three articles about changes to the system of remedies under the Slovak procurement lawhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22796216/changes-to-the-system-of-remedies-under-the-amendment-to-the-public-procurement-law-take-four.html2021-12-06
If an ungrounded challenge is filed the remedy procedure will be stopped and the authority and another entity hurt by such a challenge may claim damages from the challenger which shall also cover the costs of the procedureNegativeAround this time last year the year before that and the year before that we published three articles about changes to the system of remedies under the Slovak procurement lawhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22796216/changes-to-the-system-of-remedies-under-the-amendment-to-the-public-procurement-law-take-four.html2021-12-06
In addition the courts may decide that a contract will only be voided going forward not from the start or that the contract will expire on a certain date set out by the court no more than 12 months from the courts decisionNegativeAround this time last year the year before that and the year before that we published three articles about changes to the system of remedies under the Slovak procurement lawhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22796216/changes-to-the-system-of-remedies-under-the-amendment-to-the-public-procurement-law-take-four.html2021-12-06
From January 1 2022 the grounds for which an employer may give notice to an employee are extended by a relatively controversial reason which lies in the age of the employeeNegativeFrom January 1 2022 the grounds for which an employer may give notice to an employee are extended by a relatively controversial reason which lies in the age of the employeehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791825/employees-age-as-a-new-ground-for-notice-of-termination.html2021-12-06
People spreading false information may ending up behind bars in the future may become a possibilityNegativePeople spreading false information may ending up behind bars in the future may become a possibilityhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22795409/spreading-hoaxes-can-become-a-crime.html2021-12-03
This may become true if an amendment to the Criminal Code presented by Justice Minister Mária Kolíková SaS becomes effectiveNegativePeople spreading false information may ending up behind bars in the future may become a possibilityhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22795409/spreading-hoaxes-can-become-a-crime.html2021-12-03
The aim of the project is to secure a higher share of electricity generated from renewable energy sources out of total Slovak consumption the company wrote in its proposal as quoted by SITA adding that the power plant may even become part of the project focused on the production of green hydrogenPositiveThe largest solar power plant in Slovakia should be built in the village of Jaslovské Bohunice Trnava Regionhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22793777/slovakias-largest-solar-power-plant-to-be-built-in-the-west.html2021-12-01
The time that passed is too short and the drop may only be temporaryNeutralNearly 8000 people were interested in getting their first Covid vaccine shot at the beginning of last weekhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22793355/lockdown-decreases-the-interest-in-vaccination.html2021-11-30
The ÚVZ informed the public that it has not revealed the new variant in the sequenced samples yet but some experts suggest it may already be present in Slovakia given the open bordersNegativeIf they refuse employers have the right to send them homehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22793393/news-digest-omicron-variant-changes-quarantine-rules-and-flight-schedule.html2021-11-30
This may seem suspicious at first sight but nothing suspicious is going onNegativeRankings are created by objective and measurable criteria turnover profit number of attorneys and number of clerks as well as points for deals for which the law firm received a reward more than 20000 reward 2000050000 equals 1 point reward more than 50000 equals 1https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791867/methodology-of-rankings-largest-law-firms-in-slovakia.html2021-11-29
These firms may have ranked high in the new areas which is why we are only announcing the absolute winners in themPositiveRankings created based on the following criteria values for 2020 number of deals from relevant category with regard to reward law firm received for them 70 weight; sales revenues 10 weight; number of attorneys 10 weight; number of associates practicing > 3 years 6 weight; number of associates practicing < 3 years 4 weighthttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22781683/largest-in-law-top-deals-in-labour-law-and-other-2021.html2021-11-29
Extra holidays work from home shorter working hours and the thirteenth or fourteenth salary may however not always be motivating enough for new employeesPositiveThe labour market situation has changed rapidly in recent yearshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791331/recruitment-allowance-as-an-employment-recruitment-instrument.html2021-11-29
The question arises as to how the paid recruitment allowance may be recovered by the employer if the employee does not satisfy the agreed conditionsNegativeThe labour market situation has changed rapidly in recent yearshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22791331/recruitment-allowance-as-an-employment-recruitment-instrument.html2021-11-29
Gastronomy is very diverse and there are concepts where such progress may not be a problem at all said PavlovskýPositivehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22789220/robots-as-waiters-or-online-winetasting-innovations-slowly-making-their-way-to-slovak-restaurants.html2021-11-25
He worries that those who may want to wait until a sufficient amount of people are vaccinated to be sure that the longerterm side effects are minimal are playing Russian roulette and may not live long enough to reach that moment of certaintyNegativeViliam Pavliak has dedicated his entire life to vaccine researchhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22789628/slovak-vaccine-scientist-in-usa-we-were-very-lucky-with-the-covid-vaccine.html2021-11-25
A few weeks ago the government suggested that people vaccinated against Covid may be able to book rooms even in the black tier where accommodation facilities need to be closed for everyone for nowPositiveWill there be a lockdownhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22789884/closed-accommodation-facilities-2021.html2021-11-25
Yet we assume that this remark was mainly related to the yearonyear comparison where the still relatively favourable base effect may still have contributed to the growth said Koršňák adding that on the contrary GDP growth was mostly hampered by the construction and land transport sectorsNegativeThe Slovak economy grew during the third quarter of 2021 but slower than originally expectedhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22785277/slovak-economy-grew-but-slower-than-originally-expected.html2021-11-17
The government expects some may decide to take paid leave but the employer may also let them stay at home on unpaid leaveNegativeEmployers can demand to see proof of Covid vaccination from their employees and impose a regime that allows only the vaccinated and those who have recently recovered from Covid to enter the workplacehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22782820/employers-can-demand-green-pass-so-can-restaurants.html2021-11-15
Especially worrying are the surging energy costs which may bring a halt to important segments of the Slovak economy and also slow the incipient recovery of household consumptionNegativeZdenko Štefanides is chief economist at VÚB Bankahttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22777406/recovery-likely-to-continue-in-2022.html2021-11-12
The ambitious reforms are facing one major risk the stability of the political environment may hinder the countrys ability to implement the reforms and subsequently the countrys access to the funds from the EU.NegativeThe Recovery Plan is not just about the shortterm benefits that immediately impact people but it is about creating an environment that will benefit Slovakia in the long run says Lívia Vašáková who leads the reform team at the Governments Officehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22778102/interview-with-livia-vasakova-on-recovery-plan.html2021-11-09
This year talk of Christmas shopping has arrived even earlier with retailers saying Santa may not be able to make it like he usually doesPositiveChristmas commercials usually appear on television and online immediately after All Saints Dayhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22772769/too-early-for-christmas-shopping-sellers-advise-people-to-hurry-this-year.html2021-11-06
Experts mainly mention electronics but publishers may also struggle to publish as many book titles as originally plannedNegativeChristmas commercials usually appear on television and online immediately after All Saints Dayhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22772769/too-early-for-christmas-shopping-sellers-advise-people-to-hurry-this-year.html2021-11-06
They may only sell takeaway or deliver the ordersPositiveIn these districts all restaurants pubs and cafés have to remain closed for their customers even the vaccinated oneshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22773017/slovak-gastronomy-is-dying-say-restaurants-in-black-tier-districts.html2021-10-29
If Slovakia fails to adopt the national park reform the country may be fined for not protecting the wood grouse as the ministry has warnedNegativeThe effectiveness of the national park reform in Slovakia has been postponed to April 2022https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22770556/reform-of-national-parks-to-be-postponed-also-due-to-objections-of-coalition-partner.html2021-10-26
He even admitted that they may suspend production until prices are better the TASR newswire reportedNegativeCars and buses with diesel engines using the AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid will not be made to stop in the coming weekshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22767730/some-petrol-stations-face-shortage-of-adblue-diesel-exhaust-fluid.html2021-10-22
Doctors and nurses are in a different position and their salaries are expected to rise but this may not be enough according to Peter Visolajský of the Medical Trade Unions OrganisationNegativeDuring the previous pandemic waves those fighting against the Covid pandemic on the frontline were applauded and even received special bonuses from the state but the situation is quite different nowhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22767416/news-digest-travelling-on-all-saints-day-should-not-be-restricted.html2021-10-21
The colour may still change as the cabinet will be deciding on the new map of districts on Thursday October 14NeutralSeveral districts in the north of Slovakia should have been in the black tier of the Covid automat alert system from this week meaning the measures applied there would be quite restrictive if only the number of infected people was taken into accounthttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22762885/situation-in-some-districts-alarming-but-no-black-districts-yet.html2021-10-15
The junior coalition party Freedom and Solidarity SaS even said that the charges may harm the reputation of the entire country as Kažimír represents Slovakia in the European Central Banks Governing CouncilNegativeWhile several representatives of the ruling coalition have called on Peter Kažimír governor of the National Bank of Slovakia NBS the countrys central bank to consider stepping down following corruption charges the opposition sees no need for such a stephttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22762540/president-thinks-nbs-governor-should-consider-resigning-amid-corruption-charges.html2021-10-14
Slovakia and Czechia may become closer allies in the Visegrad Group and lead an attempt to depoliticise cooperation with Hungary and PolandPositiveHungary has abandoned its plan to create a fund to support the purchase of agricultural lands in its neighbouring countrieshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22761544/news-digest-hungary-changes-plans-for-land-purchases-following-slovakias-pressure.html2021-10-13
Orbáns attendance of Babišs election rally is the kind of politics that Czechia and Slovakia may now reject together he notedNegativeHungarians would be overjoyed to have such a good prime minister Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán said in the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem during a campaign event he attended to support his Czech counterpart Andrej Babišhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22761449/non-populist-forces-win-in-czechia-but-populism-in-central-europe-alive-and-well.html2021-10-13
Bratislava may even enter the green tier of the Covid automat alert system since the region already passed the 75percent vaccination rate thresholdNegativeThe hospital said that three quarters of Covid patients admitted to the hospital are unvaccinatedhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22756834/news-digest-covid-patients-start-to-fill-slovak-hospitals.html2021-10-06
But the situation is deteriorating and other hospitals in other regions may have to help as wellNegativeThe Faculty Hospital in Žilina summoned a crisis staff meeting on October 4 to discuss the critical deterioration of the situation and the development of the health of patients with Covid19https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22756804/several-hospitals-had-to-limit-planned-surgeries-situation-in-zilina-is-critical.html2021-10-06
According to our legal analysis the sentences may run counter to the principles of proportionality and predictability as formulated by EU law Šimečka wrote on Facebook adding that the petition they organised for the decriminalisation of marijuana was signed by more than 21000 peopleNegativeIn early December 2019 when police raided a pub in Košice a youngster called Robert Džunko was found sitting there with 7https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22754138/making-a-hash-of-the-drug-laws-in-slovakia.html2021-10-05
When Bratislavas legendary Salvator pharmacy near St Martins Cathedral opened to the public for a month last spring visitors may have found it rather odd to walk around its empty spacesNeutralThe pandemic has made it more difficult for graduates without any practical experience to find jobshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22754134/news-digest-purgatory-investigators-are-free-graduates-are-unhappy.html2021-10-02
Otherwise Slovalco may have to cease productionNegativeOne of the largest metallurgical companies in Slovakia the aluminium producer Slovalco in Žiar nad Hronom is reducing the production of aluminium in reaction to the steep growth of electricity prices the record prices of emission allowances as well as insufficient compensation from the state through the Environmental Fundhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22754233/slovak-aluminium-producer-cuts-production-layoffs-are-not-planned-yet.html2021-10-02
However the third pandemic wave may bring some slowdowns at the end of the year which will be reflected in the lower yieldNegativeThe state lost less in tax incomes than originally predictedhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22752727/loss-in-tax-income-lower-than-expected.html2021-09-30
These municipalities may decide to restrict the movement of people or ban eventsNegativeSlovakias pandemic situation is deterioratinghttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22743508/news-digest-number-of-cases-double-in-a-week-state-of-emergency-not-ruled-out.html2021-09-17
These may then translate into insufficiently clear proAtlanticist attitudes in defence and security matters and European attitudes in terms of belonging to democratic states Mesežnikov told The Slovak SpectatorNegativeSlovakias pandemic situation is deterioratinghttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22743508/news-digest-number-of-cases-double-in-a-week-state-of-emergency-not-ruled-out.html2021-09-17
Theoretically there may be other facts that would not only be to my detriment but also to my advantage Dobroslav Trnka said as quoted by the TASR newswireNeutralThe trial of former general prosecutor Dobroslav Trnka accused of concealing the Gorilla recording continued on September 13 and 14 2021https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22742161/swearwords-and-nicknames-recordings-of-former-general-prosecutors-discussions-played-in-court.html2021-09-15
People may bring their sleeping bags blankets sleeping mats and chairs but they should leave their tents at homeNegativeWhoever wants to get the best seats for the mass with Pope Francis can arrive in Šastín one day in advance and sleep in the field behind the town with a view of the Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrowshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22736479/some-will-sleep-in-a-field-to-get-closer-to-the-pope-unvaccinated-will-stay-in-the-back.html2021-09-08
It is also important for them to see that for any law changes they may make to enable access to innovative therapies they also need to investPositiveWe consider ourselves a valueadding partner of the health care system that has a positive impact on the patients we serve and that brings prosperity to societyhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22731574/an-investment-in-health-will-bring-wealth-for-slovak-society.html2021-09-07
As the verification may take several days those interested in meeting the pope should register in advancePositivePreparations for Pope Franciss visit to Slovakia are culminatinghttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22733188/where-to-encounter-pope-francis-in-slovakia-events-are-scheduled-for-to-two-days.html2021-09-03
The rainfall may also result in local flash floodsNeutralSeveral districts in northern Slovakia and nearly the entire east of the country should prepare for heavy rainfall in the coming hourshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22726962/northern-and-eastern-slovakia-should-prepare-for-lots-of-rain-and-potential-floods.html2021-08-24
In locations with low real estate prices the rise in material prices may be more pronounced as developers operate with low margins and the increase in material prices must be passed on to real estate prices as much as possible said BruchánikNegativeThe rising prices of building materials are becoming a headache to ordinary people developers and the state alike pushing up construction costs of all kindshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22724365/wood-steel-and-cement-ever-more-expensive-pandemic-hikes-construction-bills.html2021-08-23
Meanwhile the Data Without Pathos initiative has pointed out several shortcomings of the new system saying that the border limits are quite strict which may negatively impact smaller districts with fewer positive casesNegativeThe number of the daily caseload is gradually growing while the Delta variant prevails in positive sampleshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22724332/about-one-fifth-of-daily-caseload-are-children.html2021-08-23
It may be a key decision factor for people who until now have delayed their vaccination explained Robert Klobucký of the Sociological Institute at SAV.NegativeWhile 64https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22715896/lottery-for-vaccinated-people-is-not-a-good-idea-most-people-in-slovakia-believe.html2021-08-06
If nearly 7 percent say that they may get the jab because of the lottery we are talking about approximately 146000 peoplePositiveWhile 64https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22715896/lottery-for-vaccinated-people-is-not-a-good-idea-most-people-in-slovakia-believe.html2021-08-06
The committee may recommend that he be dismissed from the top police postNegativeAlong with ongoing tensions among the law enforcement bodies this has eroded the trust of part of the coalition in the Police Corps President Peter Kovaříkhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22714457/news-digest-most-positive-cases-last-week-were-delta-ministry-redesigns-measures.html2021-08-05
One problem that may contribute to damages is the wood logging in the nearby forests according to the mayorNegativeThe village of Valaská Belá in the Prievidza district Trenčín Region had to declare an emergency situation after a flash flood on August 1https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22713701/the-village-of-valaska-bela-declares-emergency-situation-after-floods.html2021-08-03
Some statisticians claim that the findings may not have detected the effects of the coronavirus crisis in society which they expect to be revealed by research conducted in 2021NegativePoverty and social exclusion threatened 14https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22710031/poverty-and-social-exclusion-a-reality-for-one-sixth-of-slovakias-inhabitants.html2021-07-28
After the recent flooding sellers from these areas may try to get rid of vehicles that were damaged by floods the TASR newswire reportedNegativeFlooded preowned cars from Germany Belgium and the Netherlands may endanger the Slovak markethttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22705990/flooded-cars-from-germany-belgium-and-netherlands-may-endanger-slovak-market.html2021-07-22
Those vaccinated with the first dose of a vaccine will be obliged to enter quarantine but this may end once they test negative with a PCR test which can be taken immediatelyNegativeFrom Monday July 19 when the ordinance becomes effective fullyvaccinated people should still be able to avoid quarantine while it will remain obligatory for unvaccinated people as it was set on July 9https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22702576/news-digest-health-minister-suggests-how-border-rules-will-change-on-monday.html2021-07-15
As of July 5 people arriving in Slovakia may encounter intense border controls focused on ensuring people are following all antipandemic measuresNegativeAs of July 5 people arriving in Slovakia may encounter intense border controls focused on ensuring people are following all antipandemic measureshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22696377/police-launch-intense-controls-at-border-crossings-some-smaller-ones-are-closed.html2021-07-07
High temperatures may be potentially dangerous for human health and physical activities and it may cause fires SHMÚ statedNegativeMeteorologists have issued warnings against high temperatures in Slovakia this weekhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22696351/meteorologists-warn-against-high-temperatures-in-the-upcoming-days.html2021-07-07
High temperatures may be dangerous to human health and physical activities and may cause fires the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute SHMÚ statedNegativeHigh temperatures may be dangerous to human health and physical activities and may cause fires the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute SHMÚ statedhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22696767/news-digest-border-checks-stricter-police-promises-lanes-for-the-vaccinated.html2021-07-07
The patrols may also ask which country the people are arriving from and ask to demonstrate an EU Digital Covid Certificate or other document proving they are vaccinated against Covid have recovered from the disease or taken a Covid test with a negative resultNegativeHigh temperatures may be dangerous to human health and physical activities and may cause fires the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute SHMÚ statedhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22696767/news-digest-border-checks-stricter-police-promises-lanes-for-the-vaccinated.html2021-07-07
People may selfpick the lavender which is grown in a onehectare areaPositiveThe vaccination bonus should be given to people selected in a weekly lotteryhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22694134/news-digest-people-who-persuade-others-to-get-vaccinated-should-be-rewarded.html2021-07-02
The data that appears from time to time comes from different sources may not be consistent and is thus hard to compareNegativeMotherhood comes with the risk that the attorney will not have sufficient time to build her own clientele or will lose the clientele she had built before going on maternity leavehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22687462/they-thought-i-was-an-assistant-women-in-law-still-struggle-with-prejudice.html2021-07-02
Those who have postponed the submission of their tax return may also report the share of tax paid in the extended periodNegativeToday is the last day people can submit their tax returnshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22692920/today-is-the-last-day-to-submit-your-tax-returns.html2021-07-01
The exceptionally good epidemiological situation in Slovakia may not last longNegativeThe exceptionally good epidemiological situation in Slovakia may not last longhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22691716/news-digest-travel-rules-may-change-soon-experts-discuss-potential-restrictions.html2021-06-29
This may be changed if the Delta variant starts spreadingNeutralThe exceptionally good epidemiological situation in Slovakia may not last longhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22691716/news-digest-travel-rules-may-change-soon-experts-discuss-potential-restrictions.html2021-06-29
The Delta variant may soon become dominant in Slovakia and scientists expect the number of people who contract the virus will start increasing steeply in two weeksNegativePeople are left groping in the dark when it comes to the planned changes to antipandemic rules a few days before the official start of the summer holidayshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22691293/slovakia-lags-behind-in-preparations-for-the-third-covid-wave.html2021-06-29
Certain questions may also be raised in terms of compensation claims of the recipient of state aid against its provider due to the damage causedNegativeThe Recovery and Resilience Plan is the answer to this unprecedented crisis in which the entireEuropean Union is now facinghttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22682266/recovery-and-resilience-plan-for-europe-and-state-aid-rules.html2021-06-28
While Stupava is only just 20 kilometres away from the centre of Bratislava it may take hours for its residents to get to the capitalNeutralSeven villages have suffered massive material damagehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22689718/news-digest-slovakia-ready-to-help-after-damaging-storm-hits-neighbours.html2021-06-26
Czech Televisions meteorologist Michal Žák believes this may have been the strongest tornado in the history of the Czech Republic of the 3rd or 4th degree in strength which is unusual for Europe the Sme daily reportedNegativeExtreme weather claimed at least five lives while hundreds were injured in the Czech Republics region of southern Moravia just across the border from Slovakiahttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22689704/tornado-damaged-villages-just-across-the-slovak-borders.html2021-06-26
The Slovak Spectator interviewed Neštepný head of the Smart Workspace Design & Solutions department at the HB Reavis developer and international workspace provider about how offices have been adapting to the impacts of the pandemic and climate change what changes may increase the satisfaction and wellbeing of employees and what offices will look like in the near futurePositiveIn June 2021 The Slovak Spectator published its Business Focus on real estatehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22689985/business-focus-real-estate-market-bounces-back-after-pandemic-punch.html2021-06-26
While people coming from Portugal this week with a negative PCR test result may avoid quarantine entirely from Monday they have to undergo a full 14day quarantineNegativeHundreds of people from Slovakia attended a football match between Hungary and Portugal on June 15https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22684924/news-digest-slovak-hungarian-relationship-has-never-been-as-good-as-now-hungarian-mfa-says.html2021-06-19
The only requirement for travellers coming to Slovakia from Hungary at the moment is a negative Covid test result but the ministry now fears that may not be sufficient and wants to offer fans free PCR testsNegativeA crowd of 61000 people watched the victory of the Portuguese team at the Budapest football stadiumhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22684438/delta-variant-to-shake-up-slovak-summer-football-match-in-budapest-may-have-been-a-critical-moment.html2021-06-18
Quarantine may finish sooner after obtaining a negative PCR test which can be conducted no earlier than on the eighth day of quarantineNegativeThe Public Health Authority has made several adjustments to the antiCovid19 measures currently valid in Slovakiahttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22679989/mass-events-border-crossing-and-vaccinated-people-several-anti-pandemic-rules-change-of-monday.html2021-06-12
The Sputnik V vaccine case however shows that such campaigns may not only fail to meet their aim but can even harm the image of the entire vaccination rolloutNegativeExperts have warned that the flow of disinformation on vaccination coming from Russia and China has intensified in the past few monthshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22677519/disinformation-was-supposed-to-help-the-russian-vaccine-but-it-harmed-everyone.html2021-06-10
While Europeans may capture views from mountains abroad with a drone it is illegal for people from SlovakiaNegativeWhile Europeans may capture views from mountains abroad with a drone it is illegal for people from Slovakiahttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22677205/slovaks-are-the-only-eu-members-that-cannot-film-with-a-drone-abroad.html2021-06-09
The Slovak Spectator interviewed Neštepný head of Smart Workspace Design & Solutions department at the HB Reavis developer and international workspace provider about how offices have been adapting to the impacts of the pandemic and climate change what changes may increase the satisfaction and wellbeing of employees and what offices will look like in the near futurePositiveOffices will not return to what they used to be before Covid19https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22666801/open-space-is-no-longer-the-chicken-farm-it-used-to-be.html2021-06-09
Employers may soon face a problem where some employees will be vaccinated while others will reject the jabNegativeMore than 1https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22672343/employers-cannot-push-employees-to-get-vaccinated.html2021-06-09
In the wake of this latest arrest among the police Mikulec may face a noconfidence vote in parliament next week when the June parliamentary session starts initiated by the opposition Smer partyNegativeDetained chief of the police inspection service Adrián Szabó will not be taken into custody yethttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22676282/interior-minister-may-face-no-confidence-vote-his-colleague-criticised-him-too.html2021-06-07
Slovakia may see the highest deficit in its history postpandemic analysts worry in the wake of the parliament passing a revision to the state budget which caused a discord in the ruling coalition and kicked off a debate about the future increase in taxesNegativeSlovakia may see the highest deficit in its history postpandemic analysts worry in the wake of the parliament passing a revision to the state budget which caused a discord in the ruling coalition and kicked off a debate about the future increase in taxeshttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22673820/mps-okayed-record-high-budget-deficit-critics-expect-future-tax-hike.html2021-06-04
This may enable you to ensure that sufficient evidence has been collected to substantiate any dismissal or similar actionsPositiveData breaches are typically associated with hackers maliciously attacking companies for financial gainhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22669454/employee-data-breach-in-slovakia.html2021-05-31
They may not always be visible at the outset and may seem like minor or innocuous actsPositiveData breaches are typically associated with hackers maliciously attacking companies for financial gainhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22669454/employee-data-breach-in-slovakia.html2021-05-31
These temporary production suspensions should not impact the annual economic results of carmakers but problems may occur if the situation does not stabilise according to the Slovak Automotive Industry Association ZAPNegativeSupply shortage in car components continue affecting carmakers in Slovakiahttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22666777/supply-shortage-have-no-effect-on-carmakers-economic-results.html2021-05-31
Even if an employee causes a data breach unintentionally there may still be adverse consequencesNegativeData breaches are typically associated with hackers maliciously attacking companies for financial gainhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22669454/employee-data-breach-in-slovakia.html2021-05-31
Companies may choose to dismiss the employeeNegativeData breaches are typically associated with hackers maliciously attacking companies for financial gainhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22669454/employee-data-breach-in-slovakia.html2021-05-31
Rules for wearing respirators and masks will also gradually change and by the summer respirators may not be compulsory indoors anymoreNeutralThe Health Ministry with chief hygienist Ján Mikas presented the updated Covid automat alert system that is adjusted based on the development of the epidemiological situation in Slovakia including the presence of new strains of the virushttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22659295/news-digest-open-cinemas-and-eating-inside-restaurants-in-some-districts-new-rules-apply-from-monday.html2021-05-14
This may happen later this week since the cabinet greenlighted the proposal to discuss the draft law in a fasttrack proceedingPositivePeople who were invited to make a vaccination appointment and were supposed to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered the vaccine by Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna insteadhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22658445/news-digest-astrazeneca-vaccine-is-safe-indian-strain-confirmed-in-slovakia.html2021-05-13
Considering that adverse reactions following vaccination may have contributed to the overall deterioration of health the causal link between vaccination and deaths was determined as possibleNegativeThe State Institute for Drug Control ŠÚKL has completed an investigation of the third case of a death occurring in the days following a vaccination against Covid19 with the victim being a 47yearold woman inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccinehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22654981/47-year-old-woman-suffering-from-blood-clotting-disorder-dies-post-vaccination.html2021-05-08
While the increase in size parameters under which a company must have its financial statements audited has pleased the business sector auditors warn that this change may reduce the quality of accounting in individual companies and lead to an increase in tax fraudNegativeParliament will have a new deputy speakerhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22653620/news-digest-curfew-will-stay-in-place-for-at-least-another-week.html2021-05-06
As the assisted census may lure some scammers Stauder has stressed that people will not be visited by assistants without a previous arrangementNegativeThe second part of the 2021 national census called the assisted census started on May 3 and will last until June 13https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22651813/the-assisted-census-has-kicked-off.html2021-05-05
If people older than 60 could be given the AstraZeneca vaccine which does not require special storage conditions and could be administered by GPs it may help increase the vaccination rate among those that are most vulnerable to CovidPositiveGeneral practitioners could start administering the Covid19 vaccine to their patients this monthhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22652177/general-practitioners-will-be-able-to-vaccinate-their-patients-against-covid-some-will-start-in-may.html2021-05-05
It has been suggested that some people may postpone their registration in order to avoid the AstraZeneca vaccine which has lost trust among people in Slovakia in the past weeksNegativeRobert Suja the general director of the National Centre for Health Information NCZI an organisation responsible for the registration system admitted that the extremely low registration rate came as a negative surprise to himhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22651729/barely-half-of-slovakias-population-will-get-the-covid-jab-by-the-end-of-august-registration-rate-suggests.html2021-05-04
It may happen that in about three to four weeks from now I will be able to personally congratulate each person that registers Suja told journalists on May 3PositiveRobert Suja the general director of the National Centre for Health Information NCZI an organisation responsible for the registration system admitted that the extremely low registration rate came as a negative surprise to himhttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22651729/barely-half-of-slovakias-population-will-get-the-covid-jab-by-the-end-of-august-registration-rate-suggests.html2021-05-04
In the autumn the tests may play a significant role when testing en mass for example in companies where nonvaccinated employees will still have significant representation Čekan wrote. PositiveThe latest ordinance issued by the Interior Ministry will now allow LAMP tests as an alternative to PCR tests using nasal swabs. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22647895/gargling-tests-can-be-used-for-mass-events-how-do-they-work.html2021-04-29
LAMP tests may be especially crucial when the pandemic will be losing its strength up until most of the population is vaccinated. NegativeThe latest ordinance issued by the Interior Ministry will now allow LAMP tests as an alternative to PCR tests using nasal swabs. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22647895/gargling-tests-can-be-used-for-mass-events-how-do-they-work.html2021-04-29
Moreover since biodiesel is produced in Slovakia expects that this kind of transport may immediately be out on roads. PositiveThe first ecotruck suitable for pure biodiesel will soon be on Slovak roads. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22643810/first-eco-truck-will-arrive-in-slovakia.html2021-04-23
Adding a gas pump with B100 biodiesel to existing petrol stations may be much easier than the construction of completely new specialised petrol stations. PositiveThe first ecotruck suitable for pure biodiesel will soon be on Slovak roads. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22643810/first-eco-truck-will-arrive-in-slovakia.html2021-04-23
Csicsay said there may be reports from more people arriving PositiveAn earthquake that occurred on the night of April 20 south of Vienna Austria in the surrounding town Neunkirchen was also felt in Bratislava. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22642198/people-in-slovakia-felt-night-earthquake-near-vienna.html2021-04-21
A potential decision to expel some Russian diplomats from Slovakia may complicate the operation of the Russian agents on the countrys territory. NegativeThe Slovak governments Security Council will convene Tuesday April 20 to discuss Slovakias reaction in support of Czechia including the option to expel Russian diplomats and agents. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22642043/russian-agents-also-operated-in-slovakia-expulsion-would-make-things-harder-for-moscow.html2021-04-21
The wind may reach a speed of 65 to 85 kilometres per hour PositiveFirefighters expect an increase in the number of interventions https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22637282/firefighters-called-out-due-to-strong-wind-meteorologists-warn-against-more.html2021-04-14
People older than 45 years may sign up for the vaccination from April 10 afternoon Positivehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22635592/another-age-group-can-now-register-for-vaccination.html2021-04-11
The new cabinet of Eduard Heger may be complete soon. NeutralThe new cabinet of Eduard Heger may be complete soon. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22633628/krajniak-will-return-to-the-labour-minister-seat.html2021-04-08
As may as 74 percent of their clients have received the first jab while 44 percent have received both shots NeutralFirst the ministry needs to wait until the positive trends are really confirmed. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22633073/only-two-districts-will-remain-in-the-black-tier.html2021-04-08
The number of hospitalised Covid patients may also increase slightly according to mathematician Richard who opined that some patients who were released for Easter may return. PositiveThis means it will be possible to lift some measures and reopen nonessential shops and schools for more pupils under strict conditions. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22632268/some-measures-may-be-lifted-by-mid-april.html2021-04-07
One important lesson from the governmental crisis may be that one needs to be able to decide when to speak and when to keep silent says President Zuzana Positivehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22631173/president-zuzana-caputova-about-the-coalition-crisis-in-slovakia.html2021-04-07
The next phase for the age group may be open in about two weeks Sme reported. PositiveSome say the measure has come too late. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22632670/no-more-skipping-lines-for-vaccination-employers-will-have-to-confirm-the-registration.html2021-04-07
This means that if somebody earns about net the pandemic sick pay or pandemic may be as high as compared with previous according to the ministry. PositiveParents taking care of their family members and employees on sick leave will see the benefits they receive from the state increase. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22629930/parents-and-employees-on-sick-leave-will-receive-more-from-state.html2021-04-02
At the same time the country may return to its precrisis levels by the end of this year NBS Governor Peter predicts. Negativehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22629513/news-digest-national-emergency-is-constitutional-and-remains-in-place.html2021-04-01
Slovakias economy may grow by as much as 5 percent in 2021 and should return to its precrisis levels by the end of this year. PositiveSlovakias economy may grow by as much as 5 percent in 2021 and should return to its precrisis levels by the end of this year. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22629507/despite-a-complicated-first-quarter-the-economy-will-develop-positively.html2021-04-01
Now people older than 50 years may sign up for the vaccination PositiveThe Health Ministry opened registration for vaccination for another age group https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22627088/vaccination-opened-for-another-age-group.html2021-03-29
On Friday the TA3 news channel published a letter by an anonymous MP stating that if quits as prime minister some MPs may quit its caucus. Neutraldelivered the news together with Sme Rodina leader Boris Za leader Veronika and Heger. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22627073/finance-minister-heger-proposed-as-the-new-prime-minister.html2021-03-29
Information from within as reported by the Sme daily suggests the party may be considering a coalition of three parties without SaS. NeutralThe junior coalition party Freedom and Solidarity will not be part of the coalition until Prime Minister Igor leaves his post. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22625060/sas-withdraws-from-the-coalition-until-matovic-quits.html2021-03-26
Moreover the funds may contribute to GDP growth of 6 PositiveSlovakias economy should grow by 3 https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22624932/the-end-of-the-pandemic-and-eu-money-should-stimulate-the-economic-growth.html2021-03-26
Slovakia may be one of three EU countries that will have the fewest vaccinated people by the summer. NegativeSlovakia may be one of three EU countries that will have the fewest vaccinated people by the summer. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22624603/slovakia-may-not-manage-to-vaccinate-half-of-its-population-by-summer.html2021-03-25
As a result Slovakia may only be able to vaccinate 39 percent of its population which is the third lowest share in the EU after Croatia and Bulgaria. Negativehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22624643/news-digest-the-change-in-the-distribution-key-may-impact-slovakias-vaccination-plans.html2021-03-25
Heger may play the role Peter Pellegrini did three years ago taking over as prime minister after Robert Fico so as to keep the Smer SNS and coalition afloat. NeutralEduard Heger the current finance minister and as of recently the acting health minister may replace PM Igor in the top governmental post. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22618148/olano-says-replacing-matovic-is-no-go-partners-would-not-mind-the-finance-minister.html2021-03-17
Eduard Heger the current finance minister and as of recently the acting health minister may replace PM Igor in the top governmental post. PositiveEduard Heger the current finance minister and as of recently the acting health minister may replace PM Igor in the top governmental post. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22618148/olano-says-replacing-matovic-is-no-go-partners-would-not-mind-the-finance-minister.html2021-03-17
Since chip production is a difficult process their scarcity may persist during all of 2021 E wrote. NegativeTrnavabased carmaker Stellantis had to suspend production during one shift the previous also two shifts on March 15 due to problems with supplies. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22617794/trnava-based-carmaker-had-to-halt-production-because-it-lacked-chips.html2021-03-16
This may result in the end of the coalition and the party losing its cabinet members Sme reported. NegativeMeanwhile SaS slightly altered its requirements https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22615046/sme-rodina-conditions-its-stay-in-coalition-pm-will-most-likely-remain.html2021-03-12
Virologists also worry that the vaccines may not work so well against it NegativeSlovak virologists found the South Africa coronavirus variant in seven samples from Friday March 5. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22612119/south-africa-variant-confirmed-in-slovakia.html2021-03-08
There have been concerns that the South Africa variant may be more aggressive in spreading NegativeSlovak virologists found the South Africa coronavirus variant in seven samples from Friday March 5. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22612119/south-africa-variant-confirmed-in-slovakia.html2021-03-08
If the EMAs human medicines committee decides that the data provided by the requesting party is sufficient the requesting party may submit an official request for registration to the EMA. PositiveThis regulatory tool will serve to speed up the evaluation of the vaccine https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22610487/rolling-review-of-sputnik-by-ema-begins-a-move-welcomed-by-slovak-politicians.html2021-03-05
Igor may be forced to quit as prime minister unless he agrees on serious reshuffles in his government or finds another way to appease his coalition partners. PositiveIgor may be forced to quit as prime minister unless he agrees on serious reshuffles in his government or finds another way to appease his coalition partners. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22609286/end-of-matovic-government-not-ruled-out-as-post-sputnik-crisis-continues.html2021-03-04
Igor may leave his prime ministerial seat after just a year in post. Negativehttps://spectator.sme.sk/c/22609520/news-digest-coalition-is-in-trouble-some-partners-demand-reshuffles.html2021-03-04
If they fail to do so the conductor may ask them to leave the train NegativeGiven the worsening situation and the threat of new Covid variants Slovakia decided to reintroduce border controls. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22427760/coronavirus-in-slovakia-how-to-travel-borders-bus-train-air-transport.html2021-02-17
Monika former state secretary of the Justice Ministry may soon leave custody after spending one year behind bars. NegativeMonika former state secretary of the Justice Ministry may soon leave custody after spending one year behind bars. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22598543/former-ex-state-secretary-jankovska-may-be-released-from-custody.html2021-02-17
Even though the Education Ministry has announced that kindergarten and years one to four of primary schools may return from February 8 many will stay closed in towns around Slovakia. NegativeEven though the Education Ministry has announced that kindergarten and years one to four of primary schools may return from February 8 many will stay closed in towns around Slovakia. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22589569/schools-can-re-open-but-some-will-remain-closed.html2021-02-05
If there is problem with the lack of syringes it may complicate the vaccination process even more slowed by the drop in the vaccines supply by Pfizer and AstraZeneca. NegativeSlovakia does not only suffer from a lack of vaccines but also a lack of suitable syringes with needles with what is called dead space. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22589060/martin-and-trnava-threw-away-hundreds-of-vaccines-due-to-unsuitable-syringes.html2021-02-05
Other banks may join it later. PositiveImmediate bank payments will be launched on February 1 2022 as all requirements were fulfilled on February 1 2021 stated the National Bank of Slovakia countrys central bank. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22588973/money-transfer-will-take-a-few-seconds-some-banks-are-ready-to-launch-immediate-payments.html2021-02-05
Companies claim that the costs related to antigen testing may be as high as per a tested person. NeutralCompanies with more than 250 employees are supposed to organise their own mass testing. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22578388/how-will-testing-in-companies-look-the-plan-has-been-released.html2021-01-28
Companies may ask for a financial contribution from the Interior Ministry PositiveCompanies with more than 250 employees are supposed to organise their own mass testing. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22578388/how-will-testing-in-companies-look-the-plan-has-been-released.html2021-01-28
If everything goes smoothly onethird of people may be vaccinated by June he continued PositiveWhile PM Igor says mass testing is the most effective weapon against the pandemic experts and hospitals oppose him and insist vaccination should be the focus now. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22572796/news-digest-schools-will-remain-closed.html2021-01-14
If everything goes well onethird of people may be vaccinated by June he continued PositivePM Igor wants to test Slovakia en masse starting next weekend but he lacks support for this idea from experts hospitals and coalition partners. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22572751/the-pm-lacks-support-for-his-testing-plans.html2021-01-14





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