Boeing gets 747 boost as Russian firm signs up for more freighters

Boeing (BA.N) won breathing space for its struggling jumbo jet on Wednesday with a preliminary deal for 20 of its 747-8 freighters from Russian cargo airline Volga-Dnepr Group.


Fed says U.S. economy strong enough to handle rate hike

The U.S. economy is growing moderately after a winter swoon and likely strong enough to support an interest rate increase by the end of the year, but concerns remain over the recovery of the labor market, U.S. Federal Reserve officials said on Wednesday.

Greek central bank issues 'Grexit' warning if aid talks fail

The Greek central bank warned on Wednesday that the country would be put on a "painful course" towards default and exiting the euro zone if the government and its international creditors failed to reach an agreement on an aid-for-reforms deal.

Oil prices rise on strong U.S. demand

Brent crude oil rose on Wednesday as strong demand and falling stockpiles in the United States pushed prices higher.


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