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European Bank Says Exchange Rate 'Volatility' is 'Source of Uncertainty'

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi voiced concern Thursday over the surging euro, which is complicating the bank's efforts to exit crisis-era stimulus measures.

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U.S. Embassy Supports 'Empowering Lebanese Entrepreneurs - ELE' MEPI-Funded Project

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Edward White on Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of “Empowering Lebanese Entrepreneurs” (ELE), an initiative that trained and mentored a total of 50 Lebanese entrepreneurs, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said on Thursday.

The “Empowering Lebanese Entrepreneurs” project was funded by the U.S. Embassy Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Office’s Local Grant Program, and was implemented by the MEPI Lebanon Alumni Association (MEPI LAA).

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Dollar Losses Mount as Investors Spooked by Mnuchin Comments

The dollar took another beating on Thursday after two of Donald Trump's top cabinet members talked down the currency and hinted at a more belligerent trade policy.

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Unemployed Struggle in Britain at Record Employment

Employment has hit a record high of 75 percent, the British government announced Wednesday, but those searching for work argue the figures mask a tough reality.

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'White Oil': Saudi Arabia Seeks Place on Tourism Map

Gazing at a shimmering salt pan below, a group of first-time Saudi hikers descended craggy slopes into a volcanic crater, part of a hidden trove of natural wonders being promoted to kickstart tourism.

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Dollar Drops as U.S. Talks Currency Down

The dollar retreated against major rivals on Wednesday, with the euro reaching a three-year high, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reportedly told reporters in Davos that a weaker dollar was good for the U.S. economy.

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China's Economic Mastermind Pledges More Reform at Davos

The man behind China's economic policy took the stage at Davos on Wednesday, pledging to push forward the country's four-decade reform and further open the country to the world.

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P&G Reports Higher Sales but Lower Profits

Procter & Gamble reported higher quarterly sales Tuesday behind strength in some health and beauty products, but earnings tumbled in part due to one-time costs connected to U.S. tax reform.

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India's Modi Defends Open Trade despite Globalization's Waning Allure

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Tuesday that globalization is "losing its luster" but warned that new trade walls are not the answer, opening a week of Davos meetings that will climax with a speech by the loudly protectionist U.S. President Donald Trump.

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EU Removes Panama, Seven Others from Tax Haven List

The European Union on Tuesday removed eight countries including Panama and South Korea from its new tax haven blacklist after they pledged to address their concerns, the bloc said.

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