Not long ago, it seemed that Colombia, ravaged by conflicts, was finally on the verge of stability. A 2016 peace agreement seemed to have put an end to the longest-running civil war …
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Caterpillar Inc. increased profit forecasts in a sign that mining-to-energy industries are gaining momentum amid a stronger global economy, assuming there are no commercial wars. The largest manufacturer of construction and mining …
Read More »CBO: Fiscal stimulus will widen budget deficits and boost growth in the coming years
WASHINGTON-The nonpartisan Congress annotator is predicting broader budget deficits and somewhat stronger economic growth in the coming years due to recent legislation to cut taxes and increase public spending. The Congressional Budget …
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ARCHIVE – In this archive photo of August 25, 2017, former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, left, arrives for her trial in Seoul's Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea. A South …
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