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Senate referee hampers GOP's plans for states to share food stamp costs
The nonpartisan Senate official in charge of enforcing the chamber's rules has thrown a wrench in Republicans' plans to make states share…
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JPMorgan, Macquarie bet on S-Reits amid falling borrowing costs, MAS mandates
Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) could gain from falling interest rates, particularly those with a domestic focus,…
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ArcelorMittal drops plans for green steel in Germany due to high energy costs
ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, said on Thursday it had dropped plans to convert two plants in Germany to…
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Malaysia’s oil giant Petronas looks abroad to help cut production costs
Petroliam Nasional (Petronas), Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas company, is looking to expand output from more affordable assets abroad…
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FN 80: Even Before Trump’s Tariffs, Rising Production Costs in China Shifted the Sourcing Landscape
Ten years ago, when Footwear News turned 70, the production shift away from China was underway. “China’s escalating commodity prices and…
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Senate scales back House plan for states to share costs of SNAP food benefits
The Senate is watering down a House proposal from the "big, beautiful bill" that would have forced states to start contributing at least…
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Eating out loses its shine; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for restaurant meals amid high rental rates and operating costs,…
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Barclays cuts more than 200 investment bank jobs to reduce costs
Barclays is preparing to cut more than 200 jobs in its investment bank in the coming days as part of chief executive officer CS…
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Lower energy costs make retirement less expensive
Lower energy prices mean the amount of money needed to meet a basic standard of living in retirement has fallen, a major report has found.…
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Asean power grid could unlock 25 GW of renewable capacity, lowering Singapore’s electricity costs: Rystad Energy
A regional power grid that allows for electricity trade between Asean nations, if fully realised, could unlock up to 25 gigawatts (GW) of…
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Julius Baer focuses on costs as CEO sets ‘realistic’ goals
The Zurich-based wealth manager will seek 130 million Swiss francs (S$205 million) in cost reductions to 2028 US Baer is stepping up its…
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US firms plan to pass Trump tariff costs to consumers: Federal Reserve minutes
US firms have warned the Federal Reserve that the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs will likely be borne by consumers, according to…
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Interest costs fall for S-Reits in Q1, but US tariffs cloud outlook
Interest costs eased for more Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) in the first quarter of FY2025, even as looming US…
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When “good enough” costs too much
Customer retention is more than a buzzword—it is a proven driver of sustainable growth and profitability. Sounds like common sense? Think…
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Target says it can adapt and offset tariff costs, is reducing reliance on China
Target Corp. said Wednesday it can "offset the vast majority" of impacts from President Trump's tariffs, as major retailers report…
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L.A. Aims to Lower Production Costs by Requiring Only One City Staffer on Film Sets
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is aiming to reduce production costs by requiring only a single city staffer on film and TV sets. Bass will…
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NOAA to stop tracking costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will no longer track the cost of climate change-fueled weather disasters, including…
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Weakening greenback to benefit Singapore firms with significant exposure to debts, costs in US dollar
Asian currencies have rallied against the US dollar on the back of concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war will hurt the…
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Rebekah Vardy must pay £1.4m of Coleen Rooney's 'Wagatha Christie' legal costs
Rebekah Vardy must pay more than £1.4m of Coleen Rooney's legal costs following their libel battle, a judge has said. Mrs Rooney ran up a…
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Frasers Hospitality Trust H1 DPS falls 6% to S$0.010257 on higher finance costs
Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) on Tuesday (May 6) posted a 6 per cent drop in distribution per stapled security (DPS) to S$0.010257 for…
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Harvard’s Rough Lesson on the Costs of Government Meddling in Education
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Apple stocks down as CEO Tim Cook warns of $900 million in tariff-related costs for Q2
Apple shares fell nearly 3% in premarket trade on Friday after the iPhone maker trimmed its share buyback program and CEO Tim Cook warned…
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Who Decides How Much You Pay for College? Here’s How Tuition Costs Are Set.
Last month, four Republicans from the House and Senate sent letters to the presidents of Ivy League schools demanding years of data about…
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'Hostile and political act': White House clashes with Amazon over idea to disclose tariff costs
The White House on Tuesday blasted Amazon over a proposal to show the cost of President Trump’s tariffs next to the price of some products…