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Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions

Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions

BEIRUT, May 11 (Reuters) - Lebanon's president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said on Monday, as the death toll from Israeli attacks rose.
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Morning Bid: 11 weeks and counting

Morning Bid: 11 weeks and counting

By Mike Dolan May 11 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Iran conflict is entering its 11th week - more than twice the length of time indicated by President Donald Trump when he first ordered strikes on Iran - and there’s
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US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward

US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s traditionally its busiest time of the year
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Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according to a semi-annual Federal Reserve report released on Friday.
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US job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

US job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. employment increased more than expected in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged for some time.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

By Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Hatem Maher WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a U.S. intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a
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Pending Home Sales Surge as Mortgage Rates Stabilize, Indicating Market Rebound

Pending Home Sales Surge as Mortgage Rates Stabilize, Indicating Market Rebound

Pending Home Sales Surge as Mortgage Rates Stabilize, Indicating Market Rebound
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Homeowner Equity Declines as Underwater Mortgages Increase in the U.S.

Homeowner Equity Declines as Underwater Mortgages Increase in the U.S.

Homeowner Equity Declines as Underwater Mortgages Increase in the U.S.
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war
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Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez vows 'war' on crime ahead of inauguration

Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez vows 'war' on crime ahead of inauguration

By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE, May 8 (Reuters) - Costa Rica's Laura Fernandez is set to be inaugurated president on Friday, with the right-wing politician vowing to wage a "war without quarter" on crime in the small Central American nation, long recognized as a bastion of peace and prosperity.
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US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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U.S. Homeowner Equity Hits Four-Year Low Amid Rising Underwater Mortgages

U.S. Homeowner Equity Hits Four-Year Low Amid Rising Underwater Mortgages

U.S. Homeowner Equity Hits Four-Year Low Amid Rising Underwater Mortgages