German government raises 2021 economic growth forecast
BERLIN — Germany is raising its economic growth forecast for the year on the expectation of the gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions and an...
US farmers finally see better outlook after 2 odd years
MADRID, Iowa — In 43 years of farming, Morey Hill had seen crop-destroying weather, rock-bottom prices, trade fights and surges in government aid, but...
Google’s 1Q ad sales surge 32% as economic recovery builds
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Google’s digital advertising network has shifted back into high gear after an unprecedented reversal during the early stages of the...
Survey: Business economists more optimistic about US growth
WASHINGTON — The accelerated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, along with the Biden administration's rescue aid policies, have brightened the outlook for the U.S. economy...
This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Lebanon urges Saudi Arabia to reconsider ban on produce
BEIRUT — Lebanon called on Saudi Arabia on Monday to reconsider its decision to ban Lebanese produce from entering the oil-rich kingdom over a...
Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
WASHINGTON — Hiring is accelerating as Americans increasingly venture out to shop, eat at restaurants and travel, and inflation pressures are even picking up...
Turkey announces strictest lockdown so far as virus surges
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has announced the country's strictest pandemic restrictions so far, closing businesses and schools and limiting travel for nearly three weeks...
Lebanon thwarts attempt to smuggle 69 Syrians to Cyprus
BEIRUT — Lebanese troops aborted early Sunday an attempt to smuggle dozens of Syrian migrants to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, the military said....
Bitcoin millionaire puts money on Greens in German election
BERLIN — A German software developer who made a fortune from bitcoin has given the environmentalist Green Party one of the biggest political donations...
