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FIVB Men’s World: Serbia shocks Brazil to clinch last 16 spot
MANILA, Philippines — Serbia stunned former World No.2 Brazil, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22, to enter the round of 16 in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena. Drazen Luburic led the major upset, sizzling with 19 points off 17 kills and two aces as the Serbians finished Pool H with
Dollar Rises Most in Two Weeks as Fed Seen as Being Less Dovish
The dollar strengthened against all of its major peers as investors interpreted the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook as being less dovish than earlier envisaged.
US stocks finish mixed as Fed cuts rates for first time in 2025
NEW YORK, United States — US stocks finished mixed Wednesday while the dollar moved higher as markets digested the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates for the first time in 2025 and signaling it could enact two more cuts this year. The moves largely corresponded to market expectations and follow recent economic reports showing weaker job
US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 over employment risks
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump. The Fed cut the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, to a range between 4 percent and 4.25 percent,
What’s Behind an Elite Hong Kong School’s Fight With a Church
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we break down the drama around one of the city’s elite international schools and speak with the chief of a legendary dim sum spot. For the Review, we check out a restaurant that fills a sorely needed niche in the food scene.