The stability of local, national, and global finances affects every aspect of the economy at large, including stocks, commodities, and foreign exchange markets.  In this age of financial uncertainty and fluctuations, keeping current with the latest finance news and spotting patterns is critical for making informed financial decisions both now and for the future.  Up to date financial news stories help provide insight for investors, business owners, people with stock and retirement portfolios, and everyday consumers.  Technology has made accessing current, relevant information easier than ever.

Browse the headlines below to find the latest financial news from around the globe.

• Long Covid pay decision for key workers could take a year
  
  There is increasing concern about financial support if people can't return to work.
  BBC News.  Mon, 17 May 2021 23:56:46 GMT.
• HCA Healthcare (HCA) to Divest Hospital for Better Liquidity
  
  HCA Healthcare (HCA) to sell Redmond Regional Medical Center, GA to AdventHealth for boosting financial solvency.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 17 May 2021 22:57:00 GMT.
• Nearly a quarter of US adults were worse off financially in 2020
  
  Fed survey found a larger share of US adults were worse off financially in 2020 than the previous year.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 17 May 2021 19:11:59 +0000.
• France-Africa finance summit stirs reaction on African leaders link to past colonial powers
  
  France maintains deep investments in many West and Central African economies more than 60 years after independence. Senegal-based economist Khadim Bamba Diagne claims that France is looking to retain its control of African economies.
  AfricaNews.  Mon, 17 May 2021 17:56:43 +0000.
• Local News Losing Billions In Revenue Each Year From Digital Media Giants
  
  An analysis found that local newscasts are losing nearly $2 billion in revenue each year because they are not properly compensated by digital media giants. Congress is looking into this financial inequity.
  By Brad Adgate, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 17 May 2021 10:06:21 -0400.
• Ryanair reveals record annual losses but sees recovery on horizon
  
  Ryanair, Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers, has reported record losses of €815m (£702m) for its last financial year - devastated by the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
  Sky News.  Mon, 17 May 2021 06:02:00 +0100.
• Rows with EU over fish threatening deal for finance sector, warn Lib Dems
  
  Exclusive: Liberal Democrats demand urgent movement on access for City firms
  Andrew Woodcock.  The Independent.  Sun, 16 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT.
• Inquiry into Boris Johnson's Mustique holiday says he failed to say how it was financed
  
  Boris Johnson has told Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone he and Carrie Symonds got the villa half price as a last-minute bargain, Daily Mail learned in a leak.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 15 May 2021 08:30:04 +0100.
• British Fraud Unit Is Investigating Gupta and Greensill
  
  The inquiry will focus a spotlight on a steel magnate and a financier whose business collapse has provoked a scandal in Britain.
  Stanley Reed.  New York Times.  Sat, 15 May 2021 07:25:07 +0000.
• Trump tells followers not to give money to Karl Rove
  
  Former President Trump is calling on his supporters to withhold financial support from Karl Rove, the longtime Republican strategist who has spoken critically of the former president."Everyone is so tired of ...
  Max Greenwood.  The Hill.  Fri, 14 May 2021 20:28:12 +0000.
• Bid to make financial terms and conditions clearer
  
  The City regulator wants firms to have a Consumer Duty to ensure fairness and value in products.
  BBC News.  Fri, 14 May 2021 13:33:35 GMT.
• Is Your Spouse a Financial Bully? Subtle Signs of Abuse to Watch for
  
  Does your spouse sabotage your career or demand you tell them about all your purchases? These are signs they are trying to control you through money. Spot the red flags before financial abuse escalates to domestic abuse.
  Stacy Francis, Cfp®, Cdfa®, Ces™.  Kiplinger.  Thu, 13 May 2021 22:05:27 GMT.
• CWT Shakes Up Senior Leadership Team - Breaking Travel News
  
  CWT has appointed Courtney Mattson to the role of acting chief financial officer.
  Travel Industry Wire.  2021-05-13 10:59:36 EST.
• Confusion reigns over various types of financial advice
  
  Many consumers have a hard time knowing if the financial advice they are receiving is nothing more than a sales pitch.
  John Collett.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Wed, 12 May 2021 22:00:00 +1000.
• Leading UK brokerage, Newable Finance, to partner with property development software company, Haast
  
  Leading UK brokerage, Newable Finance, dedicated to finding finance for SMEs and property backed businesses, has partnered with Haast, a property development software company. ...
  Realwire.  Wed, 12 May 2021 08:28:00 +0100.
• Serbia, Kosovo, Greece Express Hope for Sustained Interest, Investment Through US Agency
  
  US International Development Finance Corporation says it's working with State Department and Congress to pinpoint overall strategy.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 11 May 2021 21:55:06 -0400.
• Sen. Blackburn moves to cut off funds for terrorists targeting Israel
  
  The unrest in Jerusalem has prompted Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn to introduce "The Hezbollah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2021" to try and choke off the financial flow into the terrorist group
  Eric Shawn.  Fox News.  Mon, 10 May 2021 22:52:21 GMT.
• Consumer watchdog agency rediscovers its teeth under Biden
  
  NEW YORK (AP) - The nation's consumer watchdog is signaling a more aggressive approach toward the financial services sectors after a few years of being on a tight leash. ...
  Ken Sweet.  Washington Times.  Mon, 10 May 2021 15:59:25 -0400.
• Our America: Poverty's disproportionate impact on New York's Asian American community
  
  There is a stereotype that all Asian Americans are doing just fine financially, but they have some of the highest poverty rates in all of New York.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Mon, 10 May 2021 12:55:54 +0000.
• Malaysia's 1MDB, former unit file suits to recover $23 bln
  
  KUALA LUMPUR (AP) - Malaysia's finance ministry said Monday that sovereign wealth fund 1MDB and a former subsidiary have filed 22 lawsuits to recover assets worth over $23 billion from various institutions and individuals. ...
  Washington Times.  Mon, 10 May 2021 06:30:45 -0400.

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