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IMF says financial stability risks increased significantly amid trade turmoil
IMF warns financial stability risks significantly increasedGroup cites economic uncertainty, tighter financial conditions as concernsCalls for regulators worldwide to complete capital rules, heighten oversightBy Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Global financial stability risks have...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday
Pope Francis died after stroke, cardiac arrestFrancis championed the poor, clashed with traditionalistsFuneral to be held Saturday in St. Peter's SquareUS President Trump, Ukraine president set to attend By Joshua McElwee and Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY, April 22 (Reuters) - Pope Francis...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Trump administration reorganizing State Department, Rubio says
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is reorganizing the U.S. Department of State to eliminate certain offices that it considers redundant as well as some programs that it says do not align with U.S. interests, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday."This approa...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Fed's Harker says central bank has built up a lot of credibility
By Michael S. DerbyNEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said Tuesday that trust in the central bank is one of its greatest powers right now. “What we have that's been built up over time is an incredibly precious resource at the Fed, which i...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
FOCUS-Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say
Government health officials told source they were exploring an international reference pricing policyU.S. pays nearly three times more than other developed countries for drugsThe policy is more concerning to the pharmaceuticals industry than tariffs, sources sayBy Patrick Wingrove April 22 (Reut...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
EPA begins layoffs of environmental justice staff
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency sent termination notices on Tuesday to staff who work on environmental justice programs at its headquarters and across regional offices, saying their work no longer aligns with the mission of the agency.The ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
IMF's Gourinchas says critical for central banks to preserve independence
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, asked about calls by U.S. President Donald Trump for the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, on Tuesday underscored the importance of preserving central banks' independence to maintain their credibility i...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
IMF sees much lower bilateral trade between U.S. and China
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund expects much lower bilateral trade between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, as a result of tariffs imposed in recent months, the IMF's chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said on Tuesday.The long-ter...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
West Bancorporation Inc expected to post earnings of 38 cents a share - Earnings Preview
West Bancorporation Inc WTBA.OQ WTBA.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on April 24 for the period ending March 31 2025The West Des Moines Iowa-based company is expected to report a 13.4% increase in revenue to $21.61 million from $19.05 million a year ago, a...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Xcel Energy Inc expected to post earnings of 91 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Xcel Energy Inc XEL.OQ XEL.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on April 24 for the period ending March 31 2025The Minneapolis Minnesota-based company is expected to report a 7.8% increase in revenue to $3.932 billion from $3.65 billion a year ago, according to...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Golf-R&A looking into feasibility of Trump's Turnberry as venue for the Open
April 22 (Reuters) - The R&A would like to see U.S. President Donald Trump's Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of The Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body's chief executive Mark Darbon said.Turnberry, a seaside course in South Ayrs...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
DIARY-Political and General News Events from April 22
April 22 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY -------...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Kremlin aide Ushakov says Witkoff will come to Moscow this week, Ifax says
MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Yury Ushakov, a Kremlin foreign policy adviser, said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow this week, Interfax reported.Witkoff has previously held three long meetings with President Vladimir Putin on prospects for an end...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Canada 21-day cash management non-fungible bill auction yields average 2.753%
April 22 (Reuters) - CANADA 21-DAY CASH MANAGEMENT NON-FUNGIBLE BILL AUCTION YIELDS AVERAGE 2.753%Source text: https://www.bankofcanada.ca/markets/government-securities-auctions/calls-for-tenders-and-results/cash-management-bills/Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Abuse victims say they saw progress under Pope Francis, just not enough
Late pope met clerical abuse victims on 2018 trip to IrelandFrancis created Vatican's first anti-abuse commissionSurvivors say measures fell short of expectationsCritics call for more decisive actions from next popeBy Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - When Pope Francis sat with his ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
BriaCell Enrollment Pace Accelerating In Phase 3 Clinical Study In Advanced Metastatic Breast Cancer (Bria-ABC)
April 22 (Reuters) - Briacell Therapeutics Corp BCT.TO:BRIACELL ENROLLMENT PACE ACCELERATING IN PHASE 3 CLINICAL STUDY IN ADVANCED METASTATIC BREAST CANCER (BRIA-ABC)BRIACELL THERAPEUTICS CORP - EXPECTS TO COMPLETE ENROLLMENT IN LATE 2025 OR EARLY 2026BRIACELL THERAPEUTICS CORP: MAY REPORT TOP LINE ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
