How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/14/2023
Stocks swung to a mixed close on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve hinted it may raise interest rates two more times this year. The S&P 500 ended less than 0.1% higher Wednesday after pinballing from a modest gain before…
Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday
WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a modest pace. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment…
Hong Kong protest song disappears from music streaming sites, social media platforms
HONG KONG — A popular Hong Kong protest song was no longer available Wednesday on several major music streaming sites and social media platforms, after the government sought an injunction to ban the tune. “Glory to Hong Kong” rose to…
France’s Macron wants to boost AI, calls for rules that don’t impede tech growth
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for boosting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe while putting in place “smart” regulations that don’t impede tech companies' growth. Macron, who visited Europe’s biggest startup and tech event Vivatech, said…
Israeli parliament vote deals setback to Netanyahu and judicial overhaul plan
JERUSALEM — Israel’s parliament on Wednesday appointed an opposition lawmaker to the powerful committee that picks the country’s judges, defying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a vote that exposed divisions within the ruling coalition and raised questions about his control…