Market charts show Venezuela bonds rally as investors react to US detention of Maduro

Venezuela Bonds Record Strong Rally After US Detains President Maduro

NEW YORK The bond market woke up to a violent shock this week. Prices for Venezuelan government debt jumped instantly after the news broke that United States authorities had detained President Nicolás Maduro. The move caught the big trading desks completely off guard. It changed the math for everyone holding these toxic assets. For eight

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Flights canceled at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago disrupt travel

Flights Canceled at O’Hare International Airport Today as Travel Disruptions Hit Chicago

CHICAGO The departure boards at O’Hare International Airport turned into a sea of red text today as a sudden wave of flight cancellations stranded thousands of passengers. What started as a normal Tuesday morning quickly descended into chaos for travelers trying to head south. The disruptions rippled through the terminals and left families sleeping on

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Semiconductor factory producing memory chips under US export rules

US clears Samsung to ship chipmaking equipment to China under annual rules

WASHINGTON The United States government made a move this week that might look small on paper but carries massive weight for the global technology industry. In a decision that balances national security with economic reality federal officials updated the strict export rules that govern the semiconductor world. The update specifically involves granting new licenses to

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