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Unions join Spanish farmer protests on third day
Unions join Spanish farmer protests on third day
by  AFP

Farmers blocked roads across Spain for the third day running Thursday in protest over heavy regulation and cheaper imports, with the main farmers' unions joining the demonstrations for the first time. Union officials said the main demonstrations were taking place in central areas such as Salamanca, Ciudad Real and Avila.

US banking system 'well-capitalized' despite risks: Yellen
US banking system 'well-capitalized' despite risks: Yellen
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the country's banking system is "well-capitalized" even as some banks face stresses stemming from the commercial real estate sector. "There are some risks, and there are some institutions that will face stresses from commercial real estate," she said.

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