The Turkish parliament ratifies Finland’s accession to NATO while Sweden waited

The Turkish parliament ratifies Finland’s accession to NATO while Sweden waited

ANKARA, March 30 (Reuters) – The Turkish parliament on Thursday approved a bill to allow Finland to join NATO, paving the way for the country to become part of the Western defense alliance as the war continues raging in Ukraine. Turkey’s parliament was the last of the alliance’s 30 members to ratify Finland’s membership after … Read more

Explainer: how a massive options trade by a JP Morgan fund can move markets

Explainer: how a massive options trade by a JP Morgan fund can move markets

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (Reuters) – A nearly $16 billion JP Morgan fund is expected to reset its options positions on Friday, possibly adding to stock volatility at the end of a dismal quarter for equities. Analysts have historically pointed out that the JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund’s quarterly reset has been troubled markets, seeing this … Read more

Protests in Kenya turn violent again as government vows to ‘stop the descent’

Protests in Kenya turn violent again as government vows to ‘stop the descent’

NAIROBI, March 30 (Reuters) – New demonstrations organized on Thursday by opponents of Kenyan President William Ruto were again marked by violent clashes, as stone-throwing protesters battled police and a local office belonging to Ruto’s party was set on fire. Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s earlier outcry on Monday against the high cost of living and … Read more

As weight loss drugs enter the US market, doctors debate their use

As weight loss drugs enter the US market, doctors debate their use

30 March (Reuters) – As powerful new anti-obesity drugs hit the US market, medical associations are eager to advise their members on how best to use them for patients. That’s where the debate begins. Some specialists advocate the wide use of drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO) Wegovy, in addition to a healthy diet and … Read more