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.

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• Has First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) Outpaced Other Finance Stocks This Year?
  
  Here is how First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) and Cincinnati Financial (CINF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 20 May 2022 13:40:10 GMT.
• Russian economy withstood first shock from sanction - Finance Minister
  
  According to the minister, Russia will not be able to quickly overcome the introduced technological restrictions
  Tass.  Wed, 18 May 2022 23:51:01 +0300.
• Singapore's Lawrence Wong meets Indonesian ministers in Jakarta
  
  The Finance Minister received a warm welcome from Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto.
  Straits Times.  Wed, 18 May 2022 01:05:26 +0800.
• Hospitals inquiry: NHS Lothian 'kept in dark' over private finance
  
  NHS Lothian said they were not told of plans to privately finance Edinburgh's children's hospital.
  BBC News.  Tue, 17 May 2022 05:04:22 GMT.
• Supreme Court sides with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in federal campaign finance case
  
  The case may be important for some candidates for federal office who want to make large loans to their campaigns. It involves a section of the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Mon, 16 May 2022 16:28:24 -0400.
• US Supreme Court Rules for Sen. Cruz in Campaign Finance Case
  
  The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sided with Republican Sen. ...
  Voice of America.  Mon, 16 May 2022 12:56:44 -0400.
• Yellen meets war refugees in Poland, pushes food crisis plan
  
  U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has met with Ukrainian refugees and urged the need to confront Russian brutality as she visited Poland ahead of a meeting of finance ministers for the Group of Seven leading economies
  Via Ap News Wire.  The Independent.  Mon, 16 May 2022 16:25:31 GMT.
• Martin Lewis brands Ofgem's plans a 'f****ng disgrace' after regulator announced price cap plans
  
  The personal finance expert today issued a 'formal apology' after branding the proposed changes a 'f*****g disgrace' while discussing plans with staff from the energy regulator.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 16 May 2022 16:26:47 +0100.
• Supreme Court Sides With Ted Cruz In Campaign Finance Case
  
  Critics warn the ruling could make it easier to bribe candidates.
  By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Mon, 16 May 2022 10:27:05 -0400.
• Ukraine war: Russian energy embargo needed now, says finance minister
  
  An EU ban on oil and gas from Russia would limit its ability to fight in Ukraine, Sergeii Marchenko says.
  BBC News.  Sat, 07 May 2022 23:20:28 GMT.
• Kazakh Court Sentences Former Shymkent City Official For Abuse Of Office
  
  The former head of the Shymkent city finance department has been sentenced to three years in prison after a court found him guilty of abuse of office in rare conviction for corruption in Kazakhstan.
  Radio Liberty.  Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:14 +0000.
• Rob Stein, Who Changed How Politics Is Funded, Dies at 78
  
  In the wake of Republican electoral victories in 2004, he convened major liberal donors to finance a network of political groups aligned with Democrats.
  Kenneth P. Vogel.  New York Times.  Tue, 03 May 2022 20:20:13 +0000.
• Boeing Reports Increased Stability and Growth for Aircraft Finance Sector
  
  For second consecutive year, 100% of Boeing deliveries were financed by third parties with the top sources of delivery funding coming from cash, capital markets and sale leasebacks.
  Travel Industry Wire.  2022-05-03 07:56:20 EST.
• Sri Lanka to receive World Bank help to face economic crisis
  
  Sri Lanka will receive US$452 million to US$905m from the World Bank over the next four months to buy medicine and other essential items, the country's finance minister said, as the Indian ocean island suffers its worst economic ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:02:20 +1200.
• Higher mortgage rates set stage for lower home sales
  
  Low mortgage rates have helped juice the housing market over the past decade, easing the way for borrowers to finance ever-higher home prices.
  Alex Veiga.  Washington Times.  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:58:35 -0400.
• Buyout firms weigh bids for £2bn finance group Together
  
  The founder of one of Britain's biggest privately held consumer finance groups is in talks about the sale of a minority stake that would yield a windfall worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
  Sky News.  Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:52:00 +0100.
• The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age clean up at Citi Business Journalism awards
  
  The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have been honoured at the 2022 Citi Journalism Awards for Excellence, which recognise outstanding business and finance reporting.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:35:00 +1000.
• Michigan school board president removed from position after allegedly assaulting treasurer
  
  Former President of the Flint Board of Education, Danielle Green, allegedly assaulted the board's Treasurer, Laura MacIntyre, during a Wednesday finance meeting, according to a statement posted on the school board's website.
  Adam Sabes.  Fox News.  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:49:13 GMT.
• Russia says it transferred bond payment to avoid default
  
  LONDON — Russia's Finance Ministry said it transferred a $117 million bond interest payment in an attempt to avoid a default on government debt but left it open if the money actually reached foreign investors by the deadline. ...
  Washington Times.  Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:25:04 -0400.
• Democratic group accuses Trump of breaking campaign law by not formally announcing 2024 run
  
  The Democratic super PAC American Bridge accused former President Trump of breaking campaign finance laws on Monday, citing his spending on political funds without officially launching a presidential bid.The ...
  Julia Manchester.  The Hill.  Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:01:53 +0000.

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