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Russia to give itself sweeping powers to ban or restrict foreign AI tools
By Andrew Osborn March 20 (Reuters) - Foreign AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini could be banned or restricted inside Russia if they fail to adhere to new rules that would give Moscow sweeping p...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Fed's Waller says was planning to call for rate cut until oil shock raised inflation risks - CNBC
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he was planning to dissent in favor of a rate cut at this week's meeting of the central bank because of unexpecte...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Fed officials say Iran war obscuring outlook as traders price in rate hike
By Michael S. Derby and Howard Schneider NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - The risk of persistent inflation arising from the escalating war with Iran was strong enough to convince an influential Federal ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Trump releases AI policy for Congress to pre-empt state rules
WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday unveiled an artificial intelligence policy for Congress that urges lawmakers to enact legislation to pre-empt state rules, protect children a...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Global equity funds see $20 billion weekly outflows, biggest in three months
March 20 (Reuters) - Global equity funds saw the biggest weekly selloff in three months in the week through March 18 as investors cut risk exposure ahead of major central bank meetings amid concerns o...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Super Micro shares plunge as US charges co-founder, 2 more for smuggling AI chips to China
By Harshita Mary Varghese March 20 (Reuters) - Super Micro shares sank 28% on Friday after U.S. prosecutors charged three people linked with the company, including its co-founder, with helping smuggle...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Analysis-BHP CEO appointment reignites debate on diversity in mining leadership
By Clara Denina LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - BHP's surprise appointment of Americas head Brandon Craig as chief executive this week has revived concerns in the mining sector over talent retention and ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Factbox-What Unilever and McCormick bring to the table in mega deal pursuit
March 20 (Reuters) - Unilever is in talks to sell its foods business to smaller rival McCormick & Company, a potential deal that would unite the British company's Hellmann's and Knorr brands with the ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
Sterling dips as oil rises, still set for weekly gain on hawkish BoE
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - The British pound fell on Friday, as oil prices resumed their upward trend, but stayed on course for a weekly rise after the Bank of England raised expecta...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026
London equities set for third straight weekly fall as Mideast war drags on
March 20 (Reuters) - London's FTSE100 marginally fell on Friday, set for a third consecutive weekly decline, as the escalating Middle East war and surging oil prices deepened inflation fears and cemen...
Thomson Reuters Mar 20, 2026



