单词 | backstop |
例句 | I look over at Webb by the backstop. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Dad had enough gall to be divided into three parts, and the ability and poise to backstop the front he placed before the world. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z The batters in line automatically turned their eyes to the backstop, where the ball should be — but it wasn’t there. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I walk around the backstop fence and sit down on the bench in the dugout, my back against the aluminum wall, warmed by the sunlight, and I cry. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z I’m supposed to use this time to make my own notes on the radio interview yesterday—as a kind of backstop in case the actual broadcast doesn’t match up with what v.L. remembers of it. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She rode the bike up to the backstop fence behind home plate and jumped off. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z To the left, behind a baseball backstop, was a green scoreboard. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone from behind the backstop threw a new ball out to Willis. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Your exercise will take place on the triangular yard outside the unit—thirty yards by twenty yards by twenty yards, with a mural of wildlife hung above the basketball backstop. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Another new ball from behind the backstop and Willis roughing it up again. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Moments later, Peshawa slithered through the Fifteens’ defenses and fired a shot that clanged into the chain-link fence of the backstop. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Then I wait for all the Renegades to be by the backstop. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Until when another ball was thrown out from behind the backstop, Deacon Hurd called back, “How many more you got in there?” Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The field and surrounding asphalt track were covered with glass from broken bottles, and there were no soccer goals, only a couple of rusting chain-link backstops. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Those seniors with truly serious and costly conditions would benefit from the backstop of catastrophic coverage. Why Closing Medicare's 'Donut Hole' is a Terrible Idea 2012-05-23T19:38:46Z For whatever reason, Diana declined to discuss the backstop with Simone this week, instead preferring to focus on her grandchildren. Another royal baby is on the way. How could the psychics, rogue butlers and columnists resist? 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z I relied on the theory that there are no wrong notes as a backstop doing that. Mike Mills on R.E.M's "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" at 25: A record "infused by being on the road" 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z We need people in all walks of life -- including show business -- who want a better world, but someone else should step up and be the moral backstop. Can three comedians transcend the red-blue divide? 2011-08-26T20:30:00Z “For better or worse, the attorney general is the backstop,” O’Donnell said, referring to the D.C. attorney general’s limited role. Secrecy breeds anxiety over the future of the Corcoran Gallery’s art 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Behind Saltalamacchia, four boys beat the backstop in unison with the palms of their hands, demanding a hit. I took my dead father to a Red Sox game 2013-03-09T15:00:00Z Ideally, a parent is a backstop against innocent fervor; against foolish, zealous choices and blissful ignorance. Michael Jackson Cast a Spell. ‘Leaving Neverland’ Breaks It. 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Talk to friends about backstopping each other; meet with a geriatric care manager; put in a call to a helpful person from your cancer-care team. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: She’s alarmed by her husband’s lack of concern over her illness 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z Gad, who shot to prominence in the Tony-winning musical "The Book of Mormon," also plays the error-prone, good-intentioned son Skip, who with his three younger siblings backstop the earnestness of his father and step-mother. White House TV comedy aims for laughs, not politics 2012-12-15T01:46:28Z Niemi, who was allowed to walk as a free agent after backstopping the Hawks to the Cup, dropped to 4-2-1 in his career against his old mates. Blackhawks solve Niemi, edge Sharks 2012-01-16T04:05:00Z “Independent venues have no financial backstop. We do not have corporate parents. There are no financial resources we can turn to.” Small Clubs Are Where Rock History Is Made. How Many Will Survive? 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z “So I thought, ‘OK, I’m going to raise a bunch of money and I’m going to backstop all these clubs. He Helped Create Lollapalooza. Now He Wants to Save Live Music. 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z But I’m choosing to trust that the plans and backstops we are putting in place will be enough. Motherlode: Leaving (an Adult) Child for the First Time 2011-05-26T19:19:20Z He sat, singing and playing guitar on a chair in front of a round red backstop, rimmed with lights and affixed with the band’s logo. Review: Foo Fighters Bring a Little of Everything to the Stage, Including a Broken Leg 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z He would be the primary parent; you would be the backstop parent when they were with you. Perspective | Ask Amy: Live-in partner doesn’t want boyfriend’s kids 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z The home plate camera filmed through the backstop. Those Guys Have All the Fun: An Unauthorized, Uninhibited History of ESPN 2011-05-25T15:20:00Z So we were all colluding – they were pretending their violence and I was pretending to believe in it – because without the backstop of action, they were just hysterics in their underpants and I was oversensitive. Reflections on Black Mirror – by those for whom science fiction became reality 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z The average theater in the survey spent about $1.2 million and survived without much of a cash backstop, the report by Theater Communications Group found. Nonprofit theaters are attracting more donors, but audiences keep shrinking, report says 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z It offered the perfect backstop, and there we shot our targets. David Mamet on His Inspirations for ‘The Anarchist’ 2012-11-18T04:30:01Z European leaders are calling emergency meetings and seeking to reassure markets that a large nation such as Italy or Spain won't become the latest country in the region to need a financial backstop. Stocks drop as optimism about jobs fades 2011-08-05T15:39:00Z Jimmy sees himself as a self-made man, taking charge of his destiny; Manny sees a jumped-up kid who still uses his father’s wealth and power as a backstop. Boardwalk Empire Watch: Generation Gap 2011-11-14T12:52:53Z A communications white paper is due to be published shortly and it is clear that Miller is willing to use legal backstops to force the internet companies to do more. Maria Miller demands talks with big internet firms on web pornography 2013-06-05T22:32:48Z Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are now our culture's moral backstops. Can three comedians transcend the red-blue divide? 2011-08-26T20:30:00Z The government agreed to backstop the bank guarantees to the tune of 7.5 billion euros. German government grants Siemens Energy a loan guarantee to help secure the company 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z In other words, it's a financial backstop that ensures the project's viability. Explainer: Why is Siemens Energy seeking $16 billion state guarantees? 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Big test for this team’s young guns, backstopped by a rookie goalie in Devon Levi. Where Kraken stand in first NHL power rankings of the season 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The pitch, and it’s wild, all the way to the backstop. 'I live and die by adrenaline.' Broadcaster Mike Lindskog voices Dodgers' farm team Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z But given the risk inherent in lending to a nation at war, investors said they would favour some form of guarantee or backstop by Ukraine's partners to agree to the deal. Exclusive: Ukraine sounds out bondholders on debt restructuring, new financing -sources 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Draisaitl was far from the only player to name drop Vasilevskiy, who backstopped the Lightning to the Cup in 2020 and ’21 and earned playoff MVP honors for the second title run. Vasilevskiy remains the choice among NHL skaters for the title of best goalie in the world 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Jackson’s pitch went all the way to the backstop, allowing Chris Taylor to score from third after Taylor reached on third baseman J.D. Dodgers capitalize on Giants’ physical and mental blunders to win 7-2 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Even the backstop programs are buckling under tremendous losses. Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z He slipped and threw wildly to the backstop on his first pitch to Alejandro Kirk as both runners moved up. KC’s Ragans throws three straight wild pitches, Blue Jays sweep Royals with 5-2 win 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z “There has to be a backstop, so they don’t just disappear back into the streets and die,” Shaner said. CARE courts open in a month, promising hope for families. Not everyone is so sure 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z The companies told Congress this year they plan to roughly quadruple the list price of the shots, to about $130, because they are entering the private market and the government is no longer backstopping purchases. New RSV jab added to fall vaccine lineup for seniors, but the three-shot regime is hard sell 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z But while Republican lawmakers have increasingly positioned pregnancy resource centers as a backstop for maternal health care, critics say those taxpayer dollars should be used to shore up more comprehensive medical and social services. Abortion-ban states pour millions into pregnancy centers offering little medical care 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z It follows a tumultuous spring for regional banks in which Silicon Valley Bank and two other lenders collapsed, forcing regulators to backstop deposits to stave off a broader panic. U.S. banks to raise $70 bln in debt under draft rules aimed at mitigating failures 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z He clearly felt comfortable with a bat in his hands, weighing and gripping the selection of Louisville Slugger bats awaiting him at the backstop. Far away from Trump’s jail drama, Ron DeSantis and his family head to Iowa’s ‘Field of Dreams’ 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z In the sixth, Washington put two runners aboard on a hit batter and walk, then loaded the bases when the ball went to the backstop on a strikeout that would have ended the game. El Segundo reaches U.S. championship game at Little League World Series 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The Legislature earlier this year approved a $70 million line of credit through the state-owned Bank of North Dakota for the project, intended as a backstop for beginning construction. Theodore Roosevelt presidential library taking shape in North Dakota Badlands 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z He has met the Dodgers’ lofty game-planning and pitch-calling demands from their backstops, serving as the primary catcher in all three of their recent World Series trips. 'He knows what he's doing.' Austin Barnes’ resurgent play rewards Dodgers' prolonged faith 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z UBS also said it no longer needs the public liquidity backstop, a liquidity assistance loan of up to 100 billion Swiss francs from the Swiss National Bank and backed by a federal guarantee. UBS won't need govt loss protection deal in Credit Suisse takeover 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Significant backstop borrowing continued through April, but has since subsided as banking sector stress waned. Federal Reserve, FDIC tell banks to step up contingency funding plans 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z He said union funds can backstop workers for a while, but it is often not enough. Sen. John Fetterman pushes bill to extend food stamps to striking workers 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Murphy couldn’t grab the catchable pitch with the ball hitting off the top of his glove and going to the backstop. Mariners continue their stumble coming out off All-Star break, drop another to Twins 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z "However, it is right that the regulatory framework is there as a backstop to protect student interests in the very small proportion of instances where quality needs to be improved," a spokeswoman said. Plan to crack down on 'rip-off' university degrees 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Labor’s bargaining ambitions are backstopped by a sense of militancy and solidarity not seen in decades. Opinion: The SAG-AFTRA actors' strike shows L.A. is leading the labor movement 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z But at just 25 years old, and still relatively new to a position he started playing regularly only in college, Smith wasn’t ready to be the full-time backstop. How the Dodgers' Will Smith became one of baseball's best catchers 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z He added that putting the firm into a "special administration regime" - where it would be temporarily re-nationalised - was remained a "backstop option" and "we're still a long way from that". Thames Water: Customers will not pay more if firm collapses 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z UBS executives are hoping to announce that the bank will not call on the government backstop when it publishes its second-quarter results on Aug. 31, the report added. UBS aims to avoid using $10 bln Credit Suisse backstop amid backlash -FT 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, another former catcher, said he has pointed out a couple of close calls to Yan Gomes, one of his backstops. Catcher interference on the rise as big league backstops squeeze in for pitch framing 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The regulator will have 'backstop' powers to impose a new financial settlement if agreement cannot be reached, effectively forcing the Premier League to share more money down the pyramid. MPs urge Premier League & EFL to agree funding deal 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z KKR has also agreed to provide a full equity backstop to implement the merger. KKR to take Circor private in sweetened $1.7 billion deal 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Lundqvist, elected in his first year of eligibility, backstopped Sweden to an Olympic gold medal in 2006 and led the New York Rangers to the playoffs in 11 of 12 years. Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Three banks failed during the spring, requiring regulators to step in and backstop deposits. U.S. bank regulator says tougher rules coming for banks over $100 bln in size 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Still, talks on the backstop held since the deal was announced on March 19, suggest UBS was keen to secure what Barclays called a "poisoned chalice" because of potential for political backlash. Explainer: UBS has Swiss mountain to climb with Credit Suisse 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z UBS has secured a government backstop for losses tied to its takeover of Credit Suisse, clearing the last hurdle for combining Switzerland’s top two banks. What Trump’s Latest Indictment Means for the 2024 Race 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z An equity backstop is when a PE firm or a strategic corporate buyer decides to fund a deal using only equity, rather than debt. KKR to take Circor private in sweetened $1.7 billion deal 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The shops' credit policies are backstopped by the manufacturers, and the banks behind those manufacturers. The party of pollution, disease and death: When Republicans tell you who they are, believe them 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The sensor networks are backstopped by aircraft and ships “capable of pouncing on contacts or deploying dense mine barriers,” according to the Hudson Institute report. Navy at risk of losing submarine edge to advanced undersea defenses by China and Russia 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z That backstop could provide a safety net to banks short on cash from lending to the government, though its use was widely seen in the industry as a last resort. A $1 Trillion Borrowing Binge Looms After Debt Limit Standoff 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Government-mandated programs, like the flood insurance plan, or Citizens in Florida and Louisiana, were meant to be a backstop to the private market. Climate Shocks Are Making Parts of America Uninsurable. It Just Got Worse. 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The inning started with Jaime striking out, but the ball went to the backstop, allowing him to reach first. Birmingham defeats Carson for emotional City Section Open Division title win 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z The inning started with Jaime striking out but the ball went to the backstop, allowing him to reach first. Sylmar wins City Section Division I baseball title on walk-off hit in seventh 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Up to 100 billion francs was provided via a public liquidity backstop to Credit Suisse, which by the end of April had drawn 10 billion of the loans. Switzerland speeds up work on liquidity backstop after Credit Suisse crash 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Both episodes led the government to backstop the sector and to review its rules. US money market fund assets hit record highs despite debt-ceiling fears 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z "Every bank should be fully prepared," to borrow from the Fed, Logan said, adding "our liquidity backstop should be available whenever" banks need it. Fed's Logan: Discount window operations need to keep pace with speed of banking 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z "Our courts should function as the backstop to protecting and advancing our rights, but have, instead, been misused by people pushing deeply unpopular agendas to implement their dangerous endgame," McGill Johnson said. Democrats in Congress push to add 4 new justices to the Supreme Court 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Keller then threw a wild pitch to the backstop that allowed Tatis to score. Wacha takes no-hitter into 8th, fans 11 in Padres’ 4-0 win over Royals 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z It said the consultation on the public backstop would be shortened due to the urgency of the matter and will last until June 21. Switzerland speeds up work on liquidity backstop after Credit Suisse crash 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Federal regulators invoked emergency powers to backstop all deposits at SVB and Signature. Who is Greg Becker, the former head of failed Silicon Valley Bank? 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z But there’s no question that it was a strategic decision by the White House and by Democrats to try to manufacture the crisis by getting as close to the backstop as possible. Garret Graves, Republicans’ ‘Assistant Coach,’ Sees Hope in Debt Limit Talks 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z “When your kids are involved and you can support them, having the chance to do that, it’s a lot of fun,” he says, while standing behind the backstop. While his daughter dominates, allow Husky football coach Kalen DeBoer to introduce his alter ego: softball dad 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Wall Street executives and bank analysts have urged regulators to provide greater protection for bank deposits and consider other backstops, arguing only a strong intervention could put an end to the crisis. PacWest says has $15 bln of immediately available liquidity 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z So they used U.S. debt as a backstop for riskier opportunities — knowing that, whatever else happens with their less certain bets, they would at least make money from government debt. Debt Showdown 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Congress on Tuesday, two months after the collapse of his bank sparked panic among bank customers and investors, forcing the government to backstop deposits. Who is Greg Becker, the former head of failed Silicon Valley Bank? 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The agency has extended its umbrella even wider to cover wealthier bank customers’ accounts, as well as providing a series of backstops and protections for the acquirers of troubled institutions. The latest bank collapses are the canary in a deep coal mine 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Wall Street executives and bank analysts called for regulators to quickly provide more protection for bank deposits and consider other backstops, arguing only an intervention could stop the crisis. Futures climb on Apple earnings cheer, key jobs report on tap 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Catcher Jack Kelman was able to get the ball off the backstop, flip it to Bridges, who tagged the runner’s hand. Harvard-Westlake and Palos Verdes scoreless after 13 innings, forcing game to resume Friday 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Major banks and private equity firms have balked at offering lenders capital infusions without a government backstop because of concerns about booking losses. Pressure grows for regulatory intervention as US bank rout deepens 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z There is an uneven dirt infield, two dugouts, a tiered concrete grandstand behind a flimsy wire backstop, and just the hint of a pitcher’s mound. Can a TikTok campaign from Africa help this teen reach the majors? 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The settlement resolved a dispute over the amount of new stock that Cineworld's lenders would receive for backstopping the exit financing. Cineworld gets US court approval to raise $2.26 bln after bankruptcy 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The report also said backstopping all bank accounts regardless of the amount would do the most to prevent runs on banks, but it also could disrupt markets and increase risk-taking by bank executives. Regulators seize failed First Republic, as Biden pronounces banking system ‘safe and sound’ 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Those in favor of getting rid of the cap argue that the government's full backstop of SVB and Signature deposits already signals an implicit guarantee of all bank deposits. FDIC report to reopen U.S. bank deposit insurance debate 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z "To stop the cascade before the market literally drives more bank failures, we wonder if it's time for the Treasury and the Fed to step up and potentially create some sort of backstop," wrote Najarian. Pressure grows for regulatory intervention as US bank rout deepens 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z “Sometimes I feel like enough is enough,” he said sadly, sitting behind the makeshift backstop before the start of a Saturday afternoon all-star game. Can a TikTok campaign from Africa help this teen reach the majors? 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Swap lines are liquidity backstops to ease strains in global funding markets and they have been a permanent feature of the cooperation between top central banks for more than a decade. Central banks cut dollar operations with Fed as market stress eases 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z “I probably should’ve thrown it over the backstop. He couldn’t have reached it. He’s got pretty good hand-eye coordination. At least I didn’t hang him a slider.” Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Since the 2020 crisis, money market funds have increasingly relied on a Fed backstop — the reverse repurchase agreement operations, or “reverse repo,” of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Fabulous Yields, and Lurking Risks, of Money Market Funds 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The nation’s biggest banks are seen as having an implicit government backstop, due to their “too big to fail” status among the country’s financial institutions. Bank of America profits grow 15%, avoids industry crisis 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Nearly 30 middle-aged men — most with graying hair, tinted sunglasses and a weathered look after decades on baseball’s amateur circuit — cram behind Madison High’s paint-chipped backstop. Bryce Eldridge is a two-way star. Ohtani comparisons have followed. 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z "That's the whole reason why I wanted to chat with you two just to understand where the real backstops are here," he said. "I can't tell you": MSNBC airs secret Rudy Giuliani tape that could be “devastating” for Fox News 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z U.S. regulators acted quickly to backstop all deposits at SVB and Signature Bank, even those beyond the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp's limit, stabilizing deposit outflows at smaller lenders. IMF warns bank failures highlight 'perilous' financial stability risks 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Positioning in options markets illustrates the pessimism that has dogged the sector for weeks, even though worries over financial stocks have ebbed after U.S. regulators backstopped both depositors and financial institutions linked to SVB. Analysis: Gloomy U.S. bank sector could yield payoff for contrarian options bets 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z At the next hole, with the ball awkwardly below his feet, Bennett used the contours of the green for a backstop on his approach, setting up another birdie putt that he drained with confidence. U.S. Amateur champ Sam Bennett in contention at Masters 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Floyd suggested — half-jokingly, we hope — that Woods use the spectators as a human backstop, hitting into the gallery behind the pin and yelling “Fore!” just a little late, so nobody can really scatter. Ready to tee off for Masters 2023? Here's how to stay on course 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Roy beat them in the Western Conference final on the way to backstopping Colorado to its first championship. Bruins NHL record chase sparks memories, lessons from past 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Over the last dozen years, the court has served as an important backstop for Wisconsin Republicans. Liberal Wins Wisconsin Court Race, in Victory for Abortion Rights Backers 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z It was the tiniest of drills inside the Bruins’ first spring practice of the year Tuesday morning — a simple accuracy exercise trying to throw pigskins into three small pockets outlined on a backstop. UCLA spring football takeaways: Dante Moore shows off his five-star skill 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z But he has backstopped a team that has averaged just 2.73 goals for him, the fourth-lowest total in the league for a goalie who has started at least 50 games. Caps’ Darcy Kuemper navigates move from Cup winner to out of the playoffs 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Some of the loans were passed on to First Citizens and New York Community with backstops from the FDIC, while others are up for sale separately. Exclusive: U.S. regulator seeks sale of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank portfolios, sources say 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Their catchers were Roberts and former backstops Rick Dempsey and Mike Scioscia. Dodgers’ offense hot on chilly night in 8-2 win over D-backs 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z U.S. regulators said on Monday they would backstop the deal for First Citizens to buy Silicon Valley Bank, triggering an estimated $20 billion hit to a government-run insurance fund. FDIC exercises $500 million in First Citizens stock to close SVB deal 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The reliever was clearly rattled, firing the pitch after the violation to the backstop. Pitch clock sparks Mariners rally for 3-0 win over Guardians 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z If, say, Ruiz does become a top-tier catcher, the team will have its franchise backstop locked down, allowing it to spend even more on other positions. Keibert Ruiz committed to the young Nationals. He hopes others follow. 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z On top of this Credit Suisse owes Switzerland a 0.25% commitment premium for the public liquidity backstop. Swiss authorities reveal cost of Credit Suisse's liquidity lifeline 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The emerging proposal reflects the Biden administration’s determination to blunt criticisms that its decision to backstop the deposits of large Silicon Valley firms amounted to a bailout for the powerful and politically connected. Biden to push new banking rules after Silicon Valley Bank collapse 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z CALGARY, Alberta — Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves Tuesday night to backstop the Calgary Flames to a critical 2-1 victory over the streaking Los Angeles Kings. Markstrom reigns over streaking Kings as Flames win 2-1 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z However bank stocks edged higher on Tuesday for a second consecutive day after U.S. regulators said they would backstop a deal for regional lender First Citizens BancShares to acquire failed Silicon Valley Bank. US consumer bankers tighten monitoring, processes as industry reels 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z In response to questions about their actions to backstop deposits at the failed banks, Mr. Gruenberg said that there would have been “contagion” — a spreading of the crisis. Congress grilled regulators on their actions before and after the failures. 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z But he said it would be possible to use the fund as a backstop in a program operated by the Federal Reserve that lends against bank assets. How Far Can Regulators Go to Protect Uninsured Deposits? 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Critics have cast the proposals as the first step toward potential tyranny, saying the Supreme Court has historically served as a backstop to protect civil rights and restrain government overreach. Netanyahu moves to ‘avoid civil war,’ delays judicial overhaul plan amid strikes, protests 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Authorities then took unprecedented action to backstop the collapsed companies' deposits and introduced new measures to shore up confidence. Analysis: US bank trading and deposits in focus after rollercoaster month 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The backstops seem to be working: During the recent turmoil, banks are using both programs. Banks Are Borrowing More From the Fed: What to Know 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The Justice Department “has been a remarkable backstop,” said Lindsay M. Chervinsky, a presidential historian and senior fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. Trump Inquiries Present a Stress Test for Justice in a Polarized Nation 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday tried to reassure markets that they would backstop depositors in a crisis, and it looks like there are bidders for some chunks of Silicon Valley Bank. Morning Bid: Banks queue round the block at Fed discount window 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z But her remark that deposits at smaller banks might get a backstop if there were contagion risks went down well with community bank managers, even if it didn't with shareholders. Morning Bid: Europe's hikers look to carry on as Fed hesitates 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Second, with deposit insurance and a government backstop, it is critical to have strict regulation to prevent the market distortions that took place with SVB. Opinion | What lessons from a 1988 crisis tell us about today’s banking system 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z She also clarified that the government could similarly backstop smaller institutions if they too posed contagion risks. Explainer: How safe is my money in a U.S. bank and what is insured? 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z First Republic has hired Lazard to help review its strategic options, while the government weighs additional backstops to encourage would-be rescuers of the firm. Credit Suisse’s Investment Bank Is Slowly Disappearing 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The struggling regional bank led a rally in the sector on hopes for more backstop measures. On Holding, Beazer Homes rise; ProFrac, AEP fall 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Now, he said, the regulators would either need congressional approval, or lawmakers would have to pass legislation to enable such a broad-based backstop for deposits. Push to Insure Big Deposits Percolates on Capitol Hill 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to tell an industry group on Tuesday that the banking system is stabilizing, and that the government could backstop more deposits if needed. The Fed’s Dilemma: Raise Rates During a Banking Crisis? 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Still, city and state legislators agreed to serve as a financial backstop, pledging taxpayer dollars to cover any cost overruns for an event currently budgeted at nearly $7 billion. Poll: Is L.A. ready for the 2028 Olympics? Some residents express concern 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z In the early hours of March 16, the Swiss central bank offered Credit Suisse a $54 billion backstop. Opinion | Is the Credit Suisse sale the end of the crisis, or the beginning? 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z "This time, major central banks have been reacting very swiftly to backstop liquidity. U.S. officials are also studying ways to temporarily guarantee all bank deposits if the banking crisis expands." Fed, US banks in focus as mood improves on Credit Suisse rescue 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z In a nod to those worries, Janet Yellen, the Treasury secretary, suggested on Tuesday that even smaller banks could warrant a “systemic” classification in some cases, allowing the agencies to backstop their deposits. Push to Insure Big Deposits Percolates on Capitol Hill 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and other major central banks issued statements to reassure markets and announced coordinated action to provide U.S. dollar liquidity where needed and backstop their banking systems. Morning Bid: Fed halt being priced as bank blaze smoulders 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Although U.S. regulators have taken sweeping steps, including backstopping deposits, those measures have not done enough to assuage fears of a cascading banking crisis. Swiss banking giants combine to quell growing global bank crisis 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The announcement said it served as an "important backstop to ease strains in global funding markets" and to lessen the impact on the supply of credit to households and businesses. Central banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market unease 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The sources said they were reluctant to participate in these deals without a government backstop on the losses or a more favorable outlook on interest rates. Analysis: Asset concerns weigh on U.S. regional bank deal talks 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z On the positive side, the new Fed backstop announced after Silicon Valley Bank’s failure ought to reassure depositors. Opinion | From bank runs to a credit crunch, the financial future looks bleak 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden's administration moved to backstop consumer deposits while the Swiss central bank lent billions to Credit Suisse to stabilise its shaky balance sheet. Crunch time for Credit Suisse talks as UBS seeks Swiss assurances 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Martin Jones backstopped the Kraken the first half of the season and remains tied for 10th in the league in wins despite his limited recent action. Kraken seem to avoid bigger problems as Philipp Grubauer leaves with illness not injury 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z UBS Group AG is asking the Swiss government for a backstop if it were to buy Credit Suisse Group AG , Bloomberg News reported on Saturday. Warren Buffett in discussions with Biden officials on banking crisis 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Reuters could not determine whether any banking regulators had been asked by suitors to backstop the portfolio losses and whether they would do so. Analysis: Asset concerns weigh on U.S. regional bank deal talks 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z On the negative side, the backstop is only partial. Opinion | From bank runs to a credit crunch, the financial future looks bleak 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has moved to backstop consumer deposits while the Swiss central bank loaned billions to Credit Suisse to stabilize its shaky balance sheet. U.S. authorities weighing in on possible Credit Suisse-UBS deal- Bloomberg News 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Now the bank has negotiated a backstop loan of up to $53.7 billion from the Swiss National Bank in the middle of the night. Opinion | Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank’s problem is an addiction to clients 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Federal pledges to backstop depositors leave them on solid ground, he said. Fear dominates markets despite Wall Street rescue for First Republic 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Such a backstop, however, is typically reserved for banks taken over by the FDIC. Analysis: Asset concerns weigh on U.S. regional bank deal talks 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Regulators' efforts to backstop the U.S. bank failures and a $54 billion Swiss National Bank lifeline for Credit Suisse appeared to have allayed some concerns but sentiment remained fragile. Analysis: As worries over banks swirl, investors seek protection against market crash 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Credit Suisse Group AG told staff on Thursday that the emergency backstop from the Swiss central bank does not trigger a "viability event," according to documents seen by Reuters. Flights cancelled in fresh round of strikes at German airports 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Credit Suisse Group AG told staff on Thursday that the emergency backstop from the Swiss central bank does not trigger a "viability event," according to documents seen by Reuters. Deutsche Bank CEO paid 8.9 million euros in 2022 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Credit Suisse Group AG told staff on Thursday that the emergency backstop from the Swiss central bank does not trigger a "viability event," according to documents seen by Reuters. Bank rescues ease crisis fears, investors still wary 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z While new liquidity backstops created by the U.S. Analysis: Asset concerns weigh on U.S. regional bank deal talks 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund, for example, is currently being used to backstop the Fed’s emergency lending facility. Opinion | Threatening a U.S. default was bad before. Now, it’s colossally idiotic. 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z But last weekend’s move — including the decision to create a new central bank lending program and backstop all uninsured deposits at SVB and Signature — failed to stamp out the tremors entirely. Wall Street banks will put $30 billion into beleaguered First Republic 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The banking sector has also been under pressure as a result of trouble at Credit Suisse, which was fighting for its life before Switzerland’s central bank stepped in to provide a backstop. Your Friday Briefing 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z So when national authorities offer, approve or backstop gargantuan funding and rescue packages worth hundreds of billions of dollars, investors are entitled to get a little bit excited. Morning Bid: This is what a relief rally looks like 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z It could do so by providing some leeway to the acquirer's leverage ratios that determine the bank's debt levels, or backstop it in other ways, the executive added. Analysis: Asset concerns weigh on U.S. regional bank deal talks 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The bank lending facility is backstopped by $25 billion from the Treasury Department’s Exchange Stabilization Fund. Banks sought record Fed liquidity in wake of SVB collapse 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z That came on top of funding it has access to as part of an emergency government backstop program created to stem the fallout from the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. First Republic Is Said to Be Exploring a Potential Sale 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The bank said it would make use of a liquidity backstop by the S.N.B. and buy back $3.2 billion worth of debt. Banking Backstops Have Gone Global 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z He also said systemic risks from the collapse of U.S.-based Silicon Valley Bank have been reduced since the Federal Reserve's decision to backstop all depositors. Japan bank lobby chief sees no signs of contagion from Credit Suisse woes 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z "The response was good. It stopped the sort of immediate burning fire, but I don't get the feeling the whole fire is out," said one banking lawyer, referring to the Swiss backstop. On the precipice: How Credit Suisse's day of drama unfolded 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Some investors believe regulators' quick backstop of Silicon Valley Bank, which included guaranteeing the funds of depositors, will prevent a crisis and allow for a soft landing. Analysis: Investors brace for hard landing as banking woes stoke recession fears 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The stock sale collapsed and SVB became the largest U.S. bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis, fueling concern about other lenders and prompting regulatory interventions to backstop customer deposits. Analysis: For Goldman Sachs, SVB's botched stock sale had a silver lining 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z One UK-based equities manager said that while the backstop may stop the rout in the bank's shares, the bank could nonetheless be forced to look at the sale of businesses such as its Swiss arm. Analysis: Swiss blank cheque wins some time for Credit Suisse 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Credit Suisse leaders and government officials have talked about options that range from a public statement of support to a potential liquidity backstop, the report said. Swiss government holds talks on options to stabilize Credit Suisse - Bloomberg News 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z A major European bank held talks with Credit Suisse, urging the lender to seek an urgent central bank liquidity backstop, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions. On the precipice: How Credit Suisse's day of drama unfolded 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The Fed's new banking facility is "a powerful backstop," but "history suggests that risk aversion will persist for a while," analysts at Citibank wrote. Fed's new banking backstop could slow balance sheet drawdown 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Shares in smaller banks like First Republic, Western Alliance and PacWest Bancorp all jumped on Tuesday, as investors were reassured by the federal banking backstop. Goldman Sachs Eyes a Big Payout from Silicon Valley Bank Deal 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Pence, a Republican, bemoaned that “we live in a world where certain politically favored businesses are propped up, backstopped and bailed out by government.” How the last banking tumult fuels today’s populist politics 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The Biden administration on Sunday said the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. would backstop all deposits, regardless of size, held by SVB and Signature Bank, which made large investments in cryptocurrency and digital assets. SEC and Justice Dept. look into Silicon Valley Bank collapse 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Other officials across the administration were more skeptical, worrying that the lobbying blitz Ms. Brainard and others were receiving was purely a sign of wealthy investors trying to force the government to backstop their losses. How Washington Decided to Rescue Silicon Valley Bank 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z This newly created programme essentially acts as a backstop to make sure banks will be able to meet all the needs of their depositors. Why US banking collapse matters 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Officials from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation told lawmakers on Monday that the Fed’s backstop may help reassure potential buyers this time around, according to The Wall Street Journal. Bank Stocks Rebound Despite Fears Over Small Lenders’ Health 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Now, he’s off the hook for the bank’s demise, with the federal government backstopping his customer’s deposits. Biden rushes to bail out Silicon Valley, continues to ignore East Palestine 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Additionally, the Treasury Department’s Exchange Stabilization Fund will provide $25 billion to backstop the Fed’s loan program. Biden’s bank ‘bailout’ a step toward government control of banking system, economists say 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z What Martin had spotted was a plunge in the value of securities in the bank’s portfolio of “held-to-maturity” securities — treasury bonds and government-backed mortgage securities that it owned as a backstop to its deposits. Column: As Silicon Valley Bank's red flags were flying, the Fed was AWOL 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z But it’s as good a time as any for consumers to create other backstops. Is My Money Safe? Here’s What Is Covered, and How You Can Do More. 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z But the rescue program is backstopped by the Treasury Department, which is funded by taxpayers. Lawmakers grilled Fed chair about plan to raise bank capital rules just before SVB collapse 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Without the government’s decision to backstop them all, many companies would have lost funds needed to meet payroll, pay bills, and keep the lights on. Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z In a statement on Sunday, the Fed said it “does not anticipate that it will be necessary to draw on these backstop funds.” Biden Assures Americans: ‘Our Banking System Is Safe’ 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z While the fund set up to protect depositors is funded through fees by U.S. banks, it is ultimately backstopped by the Treasury Department, which is funded by taxpayers. Biden says banking system is safe after SVB, Signature collapses 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z If a brokerage firm is in financial trouble, an entity called the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, known as SIPC, serves as a backstop. Is My Money Safe? Here’s What Is Covered, and How You Can Do More. 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z On Sunday evening, U.S. banking regulators moved swiftly to backstop all deposits at SVB, which was shuttered on Friday, putting to rest fears that startups would struggle to pay their employees this week. Chinese start-ups scramble for alternatives to SVB 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Federal regulators on Sunday unveiled the most sweeping backstop for the U.S. banking system since the 2008 crisis, to limit carnage from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Investors Fear Bank Contagion, Despite a Sweeping Rescue Plan 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Their funds will be backstopped by a pool of money that is regularly paid into by U.S. banks, which now holds more than $100 billion. U.S. says all deposits at failed bank will be available Monday 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z The loan commitments made by the Fed's 12 regional banks will be backstopped with $25 billion from the U.S. Factbox: Key elements of Fed's new US bank funding program 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z He is very happy with the federal government’s decision to backstop deposits but not make the bank’s equity holders whole, he said. Silicon Valley exhales after US intervenes in SVB collapse 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and others to backstop depositors, many of them small businesses who are at risk of failing to pay staff in the next 30 days. Tech execs race to save startups from 'extinction' after SVB collapse 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Federal regulators hope that the sweeping backstop they introduced on Sunday to insulate the U.S. financial system from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse will hold, even as they shut another regional lender, Signature Bank. Investors Fear Bank Contagion, Despite a Sweeping Rescue Plan 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund also will provide $25 billion to backstop the Fed loan program, though officials said the central bank “does not anticipate that it will be necessary to draw on these backstop funds.” U.S. says all deposits at failed bank will be available Monday 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z In short, the Nationals have their backstop for potentially the next decade. After new deal, Keibert Ruiz is ready to ‘take responsibility’ with Nats 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z “I threw one good one that I got Cole Tucker to roll over on and I threw another that went to the backstop. So I’ve got some work to do.” George Kirby, other Mariners starters working on new pitches this spring 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z While the law puts local agencies in charge of dealing with problems of groundwater overdraft, it calls for state intervention as a backstop. California regulators reject San Joaquin Valley groundwater management plans 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The government’s deal to backstop depositors’ money held at all banks — and, in particular, at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank — came as a huge relief to start-ups, the venture capital ecosystem and investors. Investors Fear Bank Contagion, Despite a Sweeping Rescue Plan 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z That was ultimately the justification cited by Treasury for backstopping all deposits. U.S. says all deposits at failed bank will be available Monday 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Kopitar and D Drew Doughty, the two remaining players from the 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup wins that Quick backstopped, addressed the unceremonious exit of their friend for the first time earlier Thursday. Vilardi, Kopitar score in third, Kings beat Canadiens 3-2 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Quick backstopped the Kings to their Cup titles in 2012 and ’14. Kings trade Quick to Blue Jackets for Gavrikov, Korpisalo 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Take a few of those away, and the food banks can’t provide a sufficient backstop. Millions could see cuts to food stamps as federal pandemic aid ends 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z First came the backstop, then the protocol, now we can expect to hear a lot more about the "Stormont brake" as it is added to the Brexit lexicon. Brexit: What is the Stormont brake? 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z While the fund going to the depositors is paid into by U.S. banks, it is ultimately backstopped by the Treasury Department — and therefore U.S. taxpayers. U.S. says all deposits at failed bank will be available Monday 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z But as the teams lined up on each side of home plate ahead of the game, a noticeable addition could be seen on the backstop: a pitch clock. In the Nationals’ spring training opener, the countdown is on 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The subset includes some coaches, too, including New York Yankees director of catching Tanner Swanson - a pioneer of sorts in teaching backstops to steal strikes. MLB catchers wary of looming robo umps amid rules changes 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z A program created by last year's Inflation Reduction Act will also act as a backstop if the regulations are diluted or take too long to implement. It would take less than 3% of Big Oil’s profits to clean up methane emissions 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The regulator will have backstop powers to impose a new financial settlement, which effectively means it can force the Premier League to share more money across the pyramid. Regulator to block English clubs joining Super League 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Ms Braverman, a staunch Brexiteer, previously resigned from Theresa May's government over her "backstop" proposals to prevent checks, which was ultimately abandoned. Suella Braverman plays down resignation talk over Brexit 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The central bank maintains the backstop of its "transmission protection instrument" to support countries in the case of bond sell-off driven by market speculation. Analysis: Follow the curve: Italy grapples with debt volatility 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Plumlee could not help Friday but will be counted on to backstop Zubac as soon as the next game on Tuesday night. Clippers' title hopes take a seat for at least one more game in loss to Bucks 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z He’s had help from defensive partner Adam Larsson backstopping his every offensive gambit and shutting down opponents’ zone entries. Report card: Geoff Baker grades the first half of the Kraken’s second season 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The company pledged a funding "backstop" to ensure LTL could pay talc claimants. U.S. court dismisses bankruptcy petition by J&J's talc unit 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z The usually even-tempered goaltender who backstopped Colorado to the Stanley Cup last season pumped his arms in an emphatic celebration after turning aside Malkin’s attempt. Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z But lacking safeguards, and without a government backstop, these companies failed in domino-like fashion. Crypto firms acted like banks, then collapsed like dominoes 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z They are so widely purchased, in fact, that they support much of the financial system — giving investors a backstop to take on riskier opportunities. Routine Crisis 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z It’s a story that tragically demonstrates the need for safeguarding and backstopping. Perspective | Safety, training lapses endanger FBI undercover agents, watchdog says 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z “Nearly all of my assets were and still are utilizable to backstop FTX customers.” Sam Bankman-Fried Makes First Detailed Response to Fraud Charges 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Wright, who sits fifth in scoring on a Canadian team backstopped by Seattle Thunderbirds goaltender Thomas Milic, is widely expected to be sent back down to the major junior ranks following the tournament. Extra work helps Adam Larsson tie Kraken record with seven-game point streak 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Tomlinson, in particular, said he feared for his safety, since his farm sits downrange from a backstop for bullets on Bell’s property that he called “totally ineffective.” Moorish Americans take over a rural gun range, sparking a strange showdown 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z “They call him the J.P. Morgan of crypto, right?” the host asked, comparing Bankman-Fried to a financier with so much money he backstopped myriad failing banks in order to stabilize the entire financial sector. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Power Was Contingent on Belief 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z It served as a backstop for keeping Mr. Weinstein in prison, given that New York’s highest court has agreed to review his conviction there. Los Angeles Jury Finds Harvey Weinstein Guilty of Rape in Mixed Verdict 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z These companies backstop the insurance markets in the world's riskiest places, but the devastation from Ian is making many of the largest reinsurance providers cagey about operating in Florida. Why Republicans are coughing up billions of dollars to save Florida’s insurance market 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Now, the Cardinals have poached their catcher, one of the best offensive backstops in baseball. Analysis | The Cubs got their shortstop. How much better does that make them? 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z Banks can access a financial stability fund, which has a target amount of $1.2 billion to be raised from the World Bank and other international financial institutions, "as a last resort liquidity backstop". Ghana sets relief measures for banks participating in local debt exchange 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z It is narrowly written to act as a limited backstop for the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, known as Obergefell v. U.S. Congress passes landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Senate last week, was designed as a backstop to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, known as Obergefell v. U.S. House expected to pass same-sex marriage bill, showing shift in attitudes 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z We had a lot of backstop liquidity providers. Transcript of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Interview at the DealBook Summit 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The nuclear buildup could serve as a backstop for Beijing’s long-range plan for a military takeover of Taiwan, the self-ruled democratic island that China claims as its territory, the report said. China on pace to match U.S. nuclear stockpile by 2035, Pentagon warns 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z The majority of Americans want safe, legal abortions in this country for women as a backstop for whatever is going on in their lives. Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver take a stand for reproductive rights 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Cryptocurrencies have no government backing, so there’s no equivalent of deposit insurance or government backstop. Binance proposes fund to save crypto from future failures 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Blumenthal, 76, the state’s former attorney general, pledged in his campaign to be a backstop for abortion rights in Connecticut and Democratic policies in Washington. US Sen. Blumenthal seeks 3rd term, faces Trump-backed Levy 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z He singled out high mortgage debt in Canada and public debt in southern Europe, which can’t count on a bailout from across the Alps due to the euro zone’s lack of a common backstop. Analysis-Top central bankers fear breaking economy if they raise rates too fast 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Austin said the country’s nuclear capabilities remain the country’s ultimate backstop for strategic deterrence. Still No. 1: China remains primary U.S. threat in Biden defense strategy blueprint 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z And while courts that serve as a backstop on key elections questions may enhance voters' trust in elections, some scholars fear that a barrage of lawsuits alleging impropriety in elections may undermine that trust. "Chaos may be the point": Courts already overwhelmed with election lawsuits weeks ahead of midterms 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The ECB has outlined plans to backstop governments against borrowing costs seen as unjustified if need be. Europe likely to see another jumbo interest rate increase 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Such an effort would be highly contested, given that some Italians see the president as a backstop against any one leader concentrating political power. Italy’s Giorgia Meloni sets agenda, says she has no sympathy for fascism 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The ultimate backstop to this system rests with local citizens, who, in 45 of the 50 states, can vote out chief prosecutors whose decisions run counter to the views of the community they serve. Ron DeSantis launches a trend: Local prosecutors are now central players in the culture war 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z But rising commodity prices have been a backstop this year, with a widening current account surplus providing a cushion against capital outflows. Analysis: Indonesia's defences start crumbling against relentless dollar 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z As Diamond and Dybvig noted, a government backstop — either deposit insurance, the willingness of the central bank to lend money to troubled banks or both — can short-circuit potential crises. A Nobel Prize for the economics of panic 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The recent chaos in Britain’s pension sector, which has forced the Bank of England to backstop government bond prices, might be an omen. Opinion | Why the Fed must double down against inflation 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z "If you've got euro zone yields supported by backstop they've got in place, it's going to be very hard for them to move into QT environment without a shock towards peripheral spreads, particularly Italy." Analysis: ECB 'QT' may be next challenge for tumultuous markets 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z However, the ball hit so hard off the backstop, it rolled right back to Maldonado. Mariners drop Game 2 of ALDS to Yordan Alvarez, Astros 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Darcy Kuemper struggled a bit in his Capitals debut less than three months since backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to the Stanley Cup. Pastrnak has a goal and 3 assists, Bruins beat Capitals 5-2 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Indeed, the mere knowledge that a backstop exists can often quell a bank run; no money need actually change hands. A Nobel Prize for the economics of panic 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Of course, pensioners are facing higher prices now, but the backstop of the triple lock always lags behind the current situation - for better or worse. Pensions, savings and mortgages - your questions answered 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The group of eight banks due to underwrite the MPS issue is willing to backstop only a third of the 900 million euro private portion of the capital raising, one of the sources said. Italy's MPS scrambles to secure share issue commitments 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Kuemper is coming off backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to the Stanley Cup but will be busy making his Capitals debut while his old teammates are watching their championship banner be raised to the rafters. Capitals’ Hagelin has surgery on eve of NHL opening night 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z He worked with colleagues to set up emergency programs that backstopped various markets on the brink of collapse, from short-term business debt to securitized loans. Ben Bernanke Led the Fed During the Worst Financial Crisis in Generations 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z But providing such a backstop raises the possibility of abuse; banks may take on undue risks because they know they’ll be bailed out if things go wrong. A Nobel Prize for the economics of panic 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Walker has wielded his Christianity as an ultimate defense, at once denying the abortion allegations are true while also pointing to the mercy and forgiveness in Jesus as a divine backstop. ‘Saved by Grace’: Evangelicals Find a Way Forward With Herschel Walker 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Yaroslavsky has said she thinks 41.18 — which bans encampments in certain areas — should be used as a “backstop strategy,” paired with and following meaningful engagement and offers of services and housing. Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 5 race: Katy Young Yaroslavsky vs. Sam Yebri 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Abbott opened the third by allowing an infield single, throwing a wild pitch that hit the backstop on the fly and issuing back-to-back walks. Nats get swept away in a doubleheader on the season’s penultimate day 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z But that backstop role also means that if a government does something to generate a major shock, politicians can be fairly confident that the local central bank will step in to stem the fallout. Economists Nervously Eye the Bank of England’s Market Rescue 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z So banks need to be regulated as well as backstopped. A Nobel Prize for the economics of panic 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Murray, who backstopped Pittsburgh to back-to-back titles in 2016 and ’17, is looking to reinvigorate his career after a rough stretch with the Senators. NHL goalie-go-round leaves 8 teams with a new starter in net 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z This is still true in significant ways — the Bank of England backstopped government bonds last week, albeit on a time-limited basis. Opinion | Britain’s financial meltdown carries a global warning 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z “And he’s your backstop, so that’s what you want out of that position.” Contreras gets ovations, Stroman goes 6, Cubs beat Reds 8-1 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z JPMorgan’s analysts, meanwhile, said that while a “bull market in equities could require a bull market in bonds,” high cash allocations may provide a backstop for both equities and bonds, likely limiting future downside. Wall St Week Ahead Investors see no peace in U.S. stocks until bond gyrations subside 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Kuemper isn’t just coming off backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to a title. Aging Capitals think they can go on another long playoff run 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Montgomery officials pushed back, arguing that the union hasn’t been given a veto over releasing documents but is involved only as a backstop, to ensure personal information is properly redacted and to guard against mistakes. Opinion | Maryland police should provide the transparency that Anton’s Law requires 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Gen. Cotton also said U.S. nuclear deterrence is a backstop to conventional military forces that are working to deter China from attempting to take control of Taiwan following Russia’s bold aggression against Ukraine. U.S. commanders wary of growing nuclear alliance between China and Russia 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Without explicit financial backstop from Beijing, senior executives at some of the institutions are wary of engaging with cash-strapped developers and later dealing with potential losses of their own, said two of the sources. EXCLUSIVE Some Chinese financiers cold shoulder Beijing's property rescue call-sources 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z That put him in the lead, and after the shocker of a short miss for par, he finished with another lob ledge that expertly used a backstop and rolled down to 8 feet for birdie. Cantlay has 1-shot lead into final round at BMW Championship 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, confronted by the latest financial tremors on Europe’s periphery, this time in too-big-to-fail Italy, Germany has gone along with a prompt ECB pledge to backstop the debt of governments that get into trouble. Opinion | Germany is finally acting like Europe’s major power 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The backstop was a rookie on the Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship team. Willson Contreras gets hugs after likely last game with Cubs 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z But Mr. Shaw, who lives in Munich and runs his own philanthropy consulting business, has calculated what he and his wife consider the minimum amount of savings they must sustain to backstop this plan. 6 Ways You’re Coping With a Roller-Coaster Market 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Iglesias slid home as right fielder Andrew Vaughn’s throw skipped to the backstop. Díaz, Rockies rally off Graveman in 9th, stun White Sox 6-5 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Lagarde is expected to unveil at least some aspects of a new financial backstop that would combat unjustified government borrowing rates fed by market speculation. Europe’s central bank to join global push for higher rates 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z That backstop calmed the market so well that it never had to be used. Italy political turmoil a headache for Europe’s central bank 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z A balanced budget will be crucial because city and state legislators have agreed to serve as a financial backstop, meaning that taxpayers will have to pay for any cost overruns. L.A.'s 2028 Olympics will go from July 14 to July 30 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Smith took the lessons he learned from a couple of older senior backstops when he first arrived and passed it on to his successor, Zeke Pinkham. Dodgers dip into talent pool that nurtured Will Smith to find latest top pick 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Catchers know they have to protect balls from going to the backstop and first baseman have to prevent balls thrown in the dirt from going into the dugout. Dodger Stadium history: City Section title games debut in 1969 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Said Johnny Bench, one of the best backstops ever, “I’ve been shot up with so many painkillers to stay in the lineup that if I were a race horse I’d be illegal.” Review | A collection that captures baseball’s heroes, and their human stories 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z The ECB’s new backstop will have conditions but probably less onerous ones. Italy political turmoil a headache for Europe’s central bank 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Crawford, including one pitch that went past Ruiz, hitting the backstop. Juan Soto homers twice, but Nats are swept by Mariners, extending July woes 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The 32-year-old suffered an eye injury in the Western Conference finals but returned to backstop the Avalanche in the finals. Capitals sign goaltender Darcy Kuemper as NHL free agency begins 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z He came to the fore in the Brexit debate, when his name was put to a so-called compromise plan to replace Theresa May's proposed Northern Ireland backstop with "alternative arrangements". Cabinet changes: Who is in Boris Johnson's top team? 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Those failed “because we fought back and we also had the backstop of Roe v. Wade,” she said. Infertility Patients and Doctors Fear Abortion Bans Could Restrict I.V.F. 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z In Custodia’s case, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell has cited his concerns about unleashing a tide of other crypto companies offering banking services while lacking federal insurance backstop. Bill to grant crypto firms access to Federal Reserve alarms experts 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z The 23-year-old backstop threw out another baserunner Sunday — his 12th caught stealing of the season, which ranks second in the league on top of the four runners he’s picked off. Halfway through rebuilding season, Nationals give Rizzo, Martinez a vote of confidence 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Even in conservative states such as Oklahoma and Mississippi, they see an opportunity to overturn abortion bans and establish a constitutional backstop against further restriction. The Long Path to Reclaim Abortion Rights 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z “She was a human backstop. She’d get everything back. She was so consistent.” Chargers coach Brandon Staley fulfills a dream with trip to Wimbledon 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Instead, some precedents that have long formed the backstop for the separation of church and state were tossed aside in making this ruling. The myth at the heart of the praying Bremerton coach case 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Thurston plans to accept the government’s offer, but she says this backstop doesn’t carry the same prestige or networking opportunities. U.K. set to abandon Europe’s top science funding program, go it alone 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z The ECB has pledged to create a market backstop to protect the 19 countries that share the euro currency from market turmoil as it tackles record inflation of 8.1%. EU leaders tackle inflation, energy shocks from Russia’s war 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z They backstop a team that doesn’t give up a lot of quality chances because it plays with the puck so much and doesn’t typically let an opponent drive the play. Analysis: Stanley Cup Final hinges on goaltending contrast 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Since the government is now also standing as the financial backstop to the Covid-ravaged train operating companies, that could frustrate its stated ambition of putting the rail industry on a sustainable financial footing. Rail strike: PM calls for 'sensible compromise' over pay to end dispute 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Unlike a real bank, there is no federal insurance backstopping these customers’ deposits. Crypto investors’ hot streak ends as harsh ‘winter’ descends 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the ECB vowed to create a market backstop that could buffer member countries against financial turmoil of the kind that erupted during a debt crisis more than a decade ago. Surging inflation clears way for biggest Fed hike in years 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z His best season was in 2009-10, when Miller won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie and earned Olympic MVP honors for backstopping the United States to a silver medal at the Vancouver Games. Buffalo Sabres to retire goalie Ryan Miller’s No. 30 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Murray returned more than a month later and backstopped the Penguins to another title. Colorado Avalanche ride two goalies into Stanley Cup Final 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z The article referred to “the inability of utilities to get badly needed transmission lines built … and difficulties delivering natural gas supplies to the power plants that are a critical backstop to wind and solar energy.” Opinion | Avoiding blackouts in an energy crisis 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Price backstopped the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup Final a year ago before losing to Tampa Bay. Canadiens’ Price wins Masterton for perseverance, dedication 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z That is less likely this time around after the Fed set up a standing repo facility that will function as a permanent backstop for the crucial funding market. Analysis: Treasury market faces liquidity risks as Fed pares balance sheet 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Pirates automatic runner Hoy Park, called up earlier in the day from Triple-A, broke for home on a wild pitch to the backstop, but Alfaro played the carom perfectly and dove to tag out Park. Grisham’s 2-run HR in 10th gives Padres 4-2 win over Pirates 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z He was referring to the long-held belief that the U.S. central bank will backstop falling stock markets by going easy on rate-tightening. Peak interest rates may be lower than expected as growth slowdown looms 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Whereas in the past, lawmakers could pass any number of abortion restrictions that were bound to be struck down by courts, that backstop would no longer exist. Texas GOP threatens to go after companies that help employees get abortions if Roe is overturned 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Gray then bounced one off the backstop for a wild pitch and Castro slid in just before the tag to make it 2-0. Verlander shines to lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Dr. Adalja said there will likely be more cases in the U.S. but the threat to the general public is “low and the smallpox vaccine and antivirals are always the backstop, if needed.” Monkeypox unlikely to become COVID-like crisis: experts 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z This is a frozen backstop in case of extinction. Extinction: Why scientists are freezing threatened species in 'biobanks' 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “Governors in many states will truly be the backstop, protecting access to abortion as Roe’s power is reduced,” said Jenny Lawson, executive director of the super PAC Planned Parenthood Votes. Pennsylvania governor's race could have outsize impact on abortion access 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Although Narváez retrieved the ball in time to throw Anderson out at first, the ball got lodged under the backstop padding, resulting in a dead play. Wong leads Brewers to 7-3 win over the Marlins 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z “We don’t have owners anymore, there’s no backstop, no safety net,” Montoro said. Chicago alt-weekly survives column clash, going nonprofit 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z He also threw a pitch to Ramírez in the first that sailed to the backstop. Mercado’s single in eighth gives Guardians 4-3 win over Jays 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Kaylie remembers gazing into the Colorado crowd, locating her father seated in his usual location behind the backstop. A softball star grieves by playing the sport she learned from her dad 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Now, some of the top investors in the world are lining up to backstop his ambitions. Musk gets help from tech titans and a Saudi prince in Twitter bid 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z They fear they won’t be prepared if there’s another surge and no backstop. COVID coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z All Murray did was backstop the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups. Who? Fates of some NHL teams in hands of role players 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Bankers drew comfort, in part, from the fact that the deal would be backstopped by the world’s wealthiest man. Can Elon Musk Make Twitter’s Numbers Work? 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z It’s not every day you see a grown man standing on one of the small portable pitching mounds, firing baseballs to the backstop like he’s trying to pitch in the big leagues. Mariners reliever Paul Sewald returns from stint on COVID IL after using nearby park to keep arm active 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z It has a front lip that keeps it from sliding forward on the countertop, and a backstop that keeps anything on it from rolling off. Looking for the ‘perfect’ pizza crust? Add this recipe to your quest. 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Without the benefit of VC funding, the company lacks the kind of deep pockets that have helped other hacked protocols backstop even bigger losses. Beanstalk founders dismissed concerns about governance attacks before losing $182 million 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Saros, who backstopped the Predators in their win over Chicago on Saturday, made 16 saves on 20 shots. Playoff-bound Blues score 7 in 2nd period, beat Preds 8-3 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z But while Planned Parenthood plans to mount aggressive challenges in court, Robinson said, the organization also realizes it can no longer rely on the courts to be a backstop. Republicans enacting a wave of new abortion restrictions 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z “We have to stop using cages as a backstop whenever the system fails our children.” Md. juvenile justice bills seek to ‘treat children as children’ 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z She practiced throwing at home by hurling balls into a makeshift backstop, created by stringing chicken wire between two trees. Joan Joyce, softball great who struck out Ted Williams, dies at 81 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Fleury’s first time wearing a Wild uniform happened to come against the Golden Knights, who he backstopped for the previous four seasons while posting a 2.25 goals against average over 47 playoff games. Talbot, Wild blank Vegas 3-0 as Fleury watches from bench 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z The beloved backstop of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup team spent some time taking photos with fans before the game, and he received a loud ovation after a tribute video during the first period. Late deficit is too much this time as the Capitals’ hot streak ends with a loss to the Stars 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z The dollar is more entrenched in the advanced economies than before 2008 because major central banks know the Fed will backstop the dollar-denominated parts of their financial systems. Opinion | Ignore the naysayers. Dollar dominance is here to stay. 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Deal managers are also seeking backstop financing from investment firms and plowing in more of their own cash. Analysis: SPACs splash the cash to salvage deals as market unravels 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The aftermath of the 2020 election showed the importance of the federal courts as a backstop against subversion. Opinion | How the Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling vindicated the wisdom of John Roberts 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The rest was intended to backstop state and local governments, ease the pain of job losses and pump money into pocketbooks. Biden's $1.9-trillion relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Around 100 fans had congregated around the backstop to watch about a dozen Mariners position players participate in an unstructured workout, and they offered their appreciation for Haniger’s homer display. ‘Hungry’ Mariners players return to spring workouts in Arizona to fanfare and elevated expectations 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z Putin’s threats toward businesses make a strong case that executives can’t trust the Kremlin to backstop the Russian economy or to protect private property rights. Dozens of corporations are still in Russia. It’s getting harder for them to leave. 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Some investment firms have also stepped in recent months to backstop deals. Analysis: SPACs splash the cash to salvage deals as market unravels 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The government's proposed backstop would allow the Swiss National Bank to provide funds to any systemically important bank in the event of failure, in the form of a state-guaranteed loan. Swiss gov't proposes public liquidity backstop for big banks 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The rest was intended to backstop state and local governments, ease the pain of job losses and pump money into American pocketbooks. Biden relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z As a backstop against delays, the House planned to pass a bill Wednesday keeping agencies afloat through March 15. Top lawmakers reach deal on Ukraine aid, $1.5T spending 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z He is 9-3-1 in those games, backstopping the Stars in their charge up the standings of late. Josi scores late to lead Predators over Stars, 2-1 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z "Flattening has accelerated as the Fed is seen prioritizing inflation moderation over backstopping risk appetite," said Cohn of Credit Suisse. Yield curve recession signal intensifies as war fuels 'stagflation' fears 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z The Fed's standing repo facilities should also serve as a backstop to keep markets stable as the central bank shrinks its bond holdings, said Lorie Logan, an executive vice president with the New York Fed. New York Fed's Logan says staff will carefully monitor money markets 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The technology can also be a critical backstop when hurricanes or other natural disasters disrupt communication. Musk says Starlink active in Ukraine as Russian invasion disrupts internet 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z Sure enough: A pitch thrown behind him that clanked off the backstop on the fly. Early Mariners icon Julio Cruz left an enduring legacy on and off the field 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z But the experience of Correll, the lawyer who worked for Lyft, shows that if drivers are called for people with more extensive medical needs, there isn’t necessarily a high level of support or backstop. Uber and Lyft are taking on healthcare, and drivers are just along for the ride 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z For local advocates, the Justice Department’s involvement marked an important backstop to the state case. Federal trial of Arbery’s killers is the first to ask: Was this 2020 attack motivated by racial hate? 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z They are the only backstop against a wave of GOP-backed legislation targeting everything from abortion rights and school curricula to access to voting. Democrats eye key governors’ races as backstop against GOP 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Federal Reserve will eventually backstop falling stock markets. Analysis-For euro zone bond markets, the ECB 'put' is some way off 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The question now is: How far can the selloff go before policymakers offer reassurance - in other words, the ECB 'put', along the lines of the backstop the U.S. Looking for that 'ECB put' 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Experts hope that we can build more backstops into our power systems so those incidents don’t keep cutting off electricity. Texas power outages hit counties where people need electricity for medical devices 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z While the rout has since eased, it raised the question: how much pain must stock markets endure before the Fed backstop - or "put" - comes into play? Analysis: Stock selloff is far from forcing the Fed to blink 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z A new tool set up last year, known as the standing repo facility, can serve as a backstop for banks in need of cash and may help to prevent another surge in short-term rates. Explainer: How low can the Fed's balance sheet go? Here's what officials will be watching 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “Really truly, governors in many states are going to be our backstop,” said Jenny Lawson, vice president of organizing and electoral campaigns for Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Abortion opponents eye priorities as high court ruling looms 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z A Roth individual retirement account can also act as backstop: Contributions, but not earnings, can be withdrawn without penalty. Everyone Is Quitting.Here’s the Right Way to Do It. 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Advanced stats are great for confirming things, such as Grubauer having a poor season even though he’s looked better lately — including his backstopping of Monday afternoon’s 3-2 shootout win over Chicago. NHL insider: Here’s why some advanced stats don’t tell the whole story about the Kraken’s struggles 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z A repeat of such a cash crunch this time is seen as less likely since the Fed last year established a permanent backstop to the market in the form of a Standing Repo Facility. Nimble cash investment needed to reap advantage of Fed tightening 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Compounding liberal disillusionment is conservatives’ grip on the Supreme Court, which acts as a backstop against left policy change even if the obstacles to legislation are eventually overcome. The left dreamed of remaking America. Now, it stares into the abyss as Biden’s plans wither. 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Berlinerblau sees secular organizing as a backstop to what he calls growing religious fundamentalism, in Turkey, Israel and the United States. American secularism is growing — and growing more complicated 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The fund, which for decades has backstopped countries in financial distress, imposes these fees for loans that are unusually large or longstanding. Critics Say I.M.F. Loan Fees Are Hurting Nations in Desperate Need 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Congress created the Taxpayer Advocate Service to act as a backstop for taxpayers who need help with the IRS. Americans visited IRS refund website 632 million times last year as challenges swamp tax agency ‘in crisis’ 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Included in that was an $88 million backstop facility from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that the Hong Kong group said it was due to draw down, but said that the German state imposed additional pre-conditions in December. German court to rule in row over funding for cruise shipbuilder MV Werften 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z In addition to an expected rate increase, the Fed is winding down a pandemic-era program that was meant to provide a backstop to the market. The Fed’s Moves Pumped Up Stocks. In 2022, It May Pull the Plug. 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Another explanation, following the UK's promise of aid to the hospitality sector, is the expectation that not just central banks, but also governments will be backstopping economies. Looking past Omicron 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z A backstop deal with outside investors helped fill most of the gap, with the final enterprise value of $3.1 billion just short of the $3.2 billion initially mooted. Italian luxury group Zegna to debut on Wall Street in $3 bln deal 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Israel, often described an “an unsinkable aircraft carrier” for the United States in the Middle East, has become the backstop for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other gulf countries against Iran. Opinion | The right Plan B for the moribund Iran nuclear deal 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z As the process continues, Marcus said, state officials have a vital role to play as a backstop, using their authority to step in when local agencies fail. Despite California groundwater law, aquifers keep dropping in a 'race to the bottom' 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The panic was reminiscent of 2008 when a run on money market funds threatened to freeze up global markets and prompted the government to backstop the sector. Explainer: Why is the U.S. securities regulator proposing new rules for money market funds? 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z City and state legislators have agreed to serve as the financial backstop to the 2028 Games, pledging taxpayer dollars to pay for any cost overruns. L.A. City Council approves agreement with 2028 Olympics organizers 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Once, he recalls, vandals wrested an adjacent softball backstop and hung it from the tower’s speared, rounded top. Questions light up a childlike look at the Van Asselt flambeau in South Seattle 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z But it may be the right backstop now on Iran. Opinion | The right Plan B for the moribund Iran nuclear deal 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z The legislation also includes provisions intended to create a backstop in case states chose not to participate in the program. GOP resistance to preschool plan could imperil key Biden proposal in many states 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z They say the industry now has an implicit government backstop which needs to be fixed. Explainer: Why is the U.S. securities regulator proposing new rules for money market funds? 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The main reason: Hydropower produces guaranteed energy every day of the year, a critical backstop as New York begins to increasingly rely on energy sources that are clean but intermittent because supply varies with weather. Can New York Really Get to 100% Clean Energy by 2040? 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z In contrast, the abortion-rights movement has mostly played defense, believing that the courts would serve as a backstop. Opinion | To Protect Abortion Rights, Turn to Elections 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z So far, none have offered the financial backstop that Western donors provided to the former government. Afghan Economy Nears Collapse as Pressure Builds to Ease U.S. Sanctions 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z "For here is the backstop and it's easier to get to the people," he explained. Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z But if things go wrong, city and state legislators have agreed to serve as a backstop, which means tax dollars will be used to cover any cost overruns. Q&A: How will the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles affect me? 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Making good on that promise will be crucial because city and state legislators agreed to serve as a financial backstop, pledging taxpayer dollars to pay for any cost overruns. 2028 L.A. Olympics: Agreement outlines key issues but final price tag remains unclear 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z In that episode, the federal government showed little inclination to backstop state finances. How America’s Pandemic Economic Response Fought the Last War 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z That potentially enables car owners to sell energy to the network, while utilities could use electric cars as a backstop during peak demand periods. Australian researchers to study how Tesla car batteries can power grid 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z He came to the fore in the Brexit debate when his name was put to a so-called compromise plan to replace the Northern Ireland backstop with "alternative arrangements". Cabinet reshuffle 2021: Who is in Boris Johnson's new cabinet? 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Eager for the president to push his economic agenda, many aides see expanding booster access as a way to backstop progress against the highly transmissible delta variant. Top Biden health officials push to make coronavirus booster shots available to all adults 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Gafford officially recorded just two blocks, though he was so active at the rim it felt like more, and was a perfect backstop compliment to Caldwell-Pope, who often picked up Morant on the perimeter. Wizards snap out of funk and dominate the Grizzlies 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, the department announced similar efforts to reduce the costs of both clean hydrogen fuels and advanced batteries that can backstop wind and solar power. Energy Department Aims to Slash Cost of Removing Carbon From the Air 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Restricting public funds for fossil fuels can also make them less attractive to private investors, who may see the projects as riskier without a backstop of government support. More than 20 countries at COP26 promise to end financing for international fossil fuel projects 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z This strong backstop strengthens the incentives to join the regime and can eliminate the advantages of not doing so. Opinion | A triumph for Detroit over Davos 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z But, in February 2018, the European Commission attempted to sweep away any ambiguity about what the backstop meant. Brexit: Lord Frost considered resigning over backstop 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z He sang the anthem from the Truist Club seating area behind the backstop. Travis Tritt performs national anthem at NLCS Game 6 after bashing coronavirus vaccine mandates 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The email showed that Fed officials realized trading could pose issues for the central bank, which was actively backstopping markets. Fed Unveils Stricter Trading Rules Amid Fallout From Ethics Scandal 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The guidance came just as the Fed was unveiling a sweeping rescue package aimed at backstopping or rescuing markets, including those for corporate bonds and midsize-business debt. Fed Ethics Office Warned Officials to Curb Unnecessary Trading During Rescue 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z “I was shocked that there was no backstop for hospitals to provide a referral for death with dignity. They have a moral obligation to,” said Kreidler. How his twin brother’s death bed plea was a call to action for Washington state’s insurance commissioner 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The technology could also be a critical backstop when hurricanes or other natural disasters disrupt communication. U.S. telecom regulator circulates Boeing satellite plan for approval 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Until recently, the energy price cap was a backstop, protecting the vulnerable. Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The cap was increased on 1 October, with about 15 million households facing a 12% rise in energy bills, the biggest jump, to the highest amount, seen since the backstop was introduced in January 2019. Energy bills could rise by hundreds of pounds 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Public health has traditionally been the responsibility of states and localities, backstopped by a strong, respected Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Opinion | MAGA politics has broken federalism. For the country’s sake, we need to repair it — carefully. 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Even so, the current increase is the biggest jump, to the highest amount, seen since the backstop was introduced in January 2019. Millions of households face 12% gas and electricity price rise 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The MCC then works with hospitals around the state to find a bed elsewhere, something that Mitchell calls a “backstop” to help when the regional health care systems are too strained. Slammed by COVID, statewide system helps transfer rural Washington patients to available hospital beds 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z His regional Fed ran both the money market mutual fund and Main Street lending backstop programs that the Fed rolled out last year. Fed Officials Under Fire for 2020 Securities Trading Will Resign 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The spending increases are unlikely to play out too hard in bond markets, investors reckon, given the backstop from the European Central Bank. Analysis-Left or right, German election leaves investors braced for more spending 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z That included facilities used to backstop money-market funds during both downturns and a new Main Street lending program to support loans to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the pandemic. Boston Fed's Rosengren, citing worsening of kidney condition, to retire Sept. 30 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Though he is signed long term in Seattle as well, Driedger is younger than Grubauer and closer to reaching his moment like his fellow backstop did in Colorado. Philipp Grubauer, Chris Driedger embrace Kraken’s goalie-tandem plan 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z A bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing a civilian reserve corps to serve as a backstop against cyber and ransomware attacks targeting federal agencies. Lawmakers call for civilian reserve corps to bolster federal cyber defense 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z What investors would like to see from the Fed is some sign of a 'Powell Put', essentially that the central bank boss might intervene somehow to backstop markets. Marketmind: Losing the plot 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z And on Clay’s wild pitch, they wanted to see if the ball hit batter Lewis Brinson before skipping to the backstop. Nats get caught up in interference dispute again, end up saddled with truly weird loss to Marlins 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z But if maps are not passed during the session, Democrats have retained a backstop — specifically when it comes to legislative districts. Redistricting underway in Oregon 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z There is a backstop in place, called the energy price cap, which is set by the regulator Ofgem under government policy. Gas prices: 'I'm just watching the meter go up' 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Rojas singled in a run, and a second run scored when right field Seth Brown bobbled the ball and then threw the ball to the backstop. Ohtani strkes out 10, A’s beat Angels 3-2, stay in WC race 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z The sum could help provide a key economic backstop as the coronavirus’ delta variant continues to pose a threat. Biden faces limits of $1.9T COVID aid as some states resist 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Catcher Austin Wynns was down to his last strike when Holmes threw it to the backstop again, with Gutiérrez beating the throw home. Orioles catch a lucky break to avoid 100th loss in victory over Yankees 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Balancing the budget will be crucial because city and state legislators have agreed to serve as a financial backstop for the Games, pledging taxpayer dollars to cover any cost overruns. Kathy Carter is promoted to chief executive of LA28 group 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Million-dollar stock transactions from the Dallas Fed president, Robert S. Kaplan, have drawn particular attention, but none took place when the central bank was most actively backstopping financial markets in late March and April. Fed Officials’ Trading Draws Outcry, and Fuels Calls for Accountability 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z But the ball went sailing to the backstop. Mariners turn extra innings vs. Diamondbacks into a blowout, help their postseason chances 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z For almost 15 years, California has required paper records of all votes cast in elections as a backstop to security and accuracy concerns with voting machines. Security of some ballot-marking devices could be vulnerable in California recall, researchers say 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z “If that backstop is taken away, states can decide to prohibit abortion or limit it to a fairly large extent.” What the Supreme Court ruling on the Texas abortion ban means for politics 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z A backstop for abortion rights activists was the courts. What to know about the Texas abortion law 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Regional Fed presidents like Mr. Kaplan did not vote on the backstops, but they were regularly consulted on their design. Fed Officials’ Trading Draws Outcry, and Fuels Calls for Accountability 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The U.S. military, in contrast, was seeking options along that continuum — trying to find a sustainable role that would backstop the Afghan military while allowing for aggressive counterterrorism. Opinion | Forever war vs. hasty retreat: Afghanistan didn’t have to be a binary choice 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Shane Greene came in and his wild pitch got by Austin Barnes and rolled to the backstop, allowing Story to score. Rockies beat Dodgers 5-0 behind Antonio Senzatela 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z For instance, you might build savings backstops as a “cushion” fund for softer landings or as a kind of “go to hell” account. How to Make Your Marriage More Financially Equal 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z And the unique independence that defines Texas’s grid ― unlike other states, it is cut off from the national grid ― left it without a backstop. Tesla wants to sell electricity directly to Texas households 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z That includes propping up the market for short-term corporate debt during the Great Recession and backstopping long-term company debt and enabling loans to Main Street businesses during the 2020 pandemic crisis. Fed Officials’ Trading Draws Outcry, and Fuels Calls for Accountability 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The throw was off line and went to the backstop, allowing Reynolds to score and tie it up at two, and letting Stallings get to second base. Dodgers hold on to beat Pirates 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Congress alone remains the last backstop to defend Americans’ constitutional rights against grossly partisan and unhinged attacks that seek to upend the very fabric of our democracy. Opinion | We once backed using the filibuster. Now it must be reformed. 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z “Regulations are just a backstop to what should be an attempt to transform the entire industry through consumer demand and technological progress.” Biden Tightens Vehicle Emissions Standards 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z If that step failed, the CDC moratorium served as a backstop to removal. The national eviction moratorium is set to expire. Here’s what that means for Maryland and Virginia. 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting, the Fed also announced the establishment of two standing repurchase agreement facilities to serve as backstops in the markets. Powell says waves of covid cases have had fewer economic repercussions as uncertainty rises around delta variant 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z The unvaccinated took off their masks, too; not enough people were vaccinated to be a backstop against further surges; and infections began to soar. Opinion | The pandemic has changed course again. The Biden administration urgently needs to do the same. 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z “If there are catastrophic losses, the backstop there is not some sophisticated reinsurance market — it’s the citizens of Florida,” Dr. Keenan of Tulane said. Collapse Raises New Fears About Florida’s Shaky Insurance Market 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Now, instead of being a backstop, Citizens provides more residential insurance policies than almost any private insurer in Florida, according to state data. Collapse raises new fears in Florida’s shaky insurance market 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Six years later, he’s a two-time Stanley Cup champion at the peak of his career after backstopping the Tampa Bay Lightning to a second consecutive title. Vasilevskiy wins Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Several participants said the facility must be positioned as a "backstop" for markets, while some said it was important not to charge a rate so high that the program would be stigmatized. Fed discussed design for possible standing repo facility, minutes show 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z The design considerations were guided by participants' general desire to have these facilities play a backstop role in fostering effective implementation of monetary policy and supporting smooth functioning of markets. Minutes of Federal Reserve June 15-16 policy meeting 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z State- and city-level regulation would backstop any federal effort and provide another layer of enforcement. Opinion | D.C. balances public health and racial sensitivities in its menthol ban 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z “If there are catastrophic losses, the backstop there is not some sophisticated reinsurance market — it’s the citizens of Florida,” Keenan said. Collapse raises new fears in Florida’s shaky insurance market 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z The decision left in place a backstop, Section 2, which allows legal challenges to discriminatory election rules after they have been enacted. Opinion | The Roberts court systematically dismantles the Voting Rights Act 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z The next backstop is local government, which could determine that a lack of repair is a code violation, triggering enforcement proceedings to force compliance. Infighting and poor planning leave condo sites in disrepair 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Kapler hoped to have his starting backstop behind the plate Sunday afternoon. Casali does it again, lifting Giants past A’s 6-5 in 10th 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two of the largest financial institutions in the United States, effectively backstopping the mortgage industry. White House replaces regulator overseeing U.S. mortgage giants following Supreme Court ruling 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z Knight stopped 56 of 60 Lightning shots, showing the same resolve in staving off elimination that he did in backstopping Caufield and the U.S. to a world junior championship last winter. Caufield, college stars add ‘young energy’ to NHL playoffs 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z That’s what it took to jury rig the backstop netting into acceptable position to finish Sunday’s series finale between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. As the backstop netting collapses, so do the Nationals against the Phillies 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Veteran Michael Leighton, who backstopped Philadelphia to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, took him to dinner in Charlotte to offer advice about the mental approach needed in the pros. Hurricanes’ Nedeljkovic takes lead in net as playoff rookie 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z The 2014 Vezina Trophy winner as the league’s top goaltender is looking to backstop the Bruins to a third Cup final in six years. Similar Islanders, Bruins face off in 2nd-round mirror match 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z When Trump appointed Barr he got just what he bargained for: an attorney general who would act as a backstop against any obstruction of justice charges against the president he served. Opinion | How William Barr served as Trump’s legal heat shield 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Laureano advanced to third on the play and scored when Chapman struck out, as the third strike skipped to the backstop. Wild pitch in the 9th lifts Athletics past Twins 7-6 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z Tampa Bay is going with Andrei Vasilevskiy, who backstopped the Lightning on their way to the title last year and capped it with a Cup-clinching shutout against Dallas in Game 6. Sunshine State showdown: Lightning-Panthers in NHL’s Round 1 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z "It got the job done," the bearded backstop said. Mazeika's 2nd walkoff in 4 games lifts Mets over Orioles 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z But the move provoked Iraq to send its army to recapture the oil fields that backstopped the debt. F.B.I. Asking Questions After a Pension Fund Aimed High and Fell Short 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z He also backstopped the United States to a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics that season and was named the tournament’s MVP. Victor Rask scores in OT to lift Wild past Ducks, 4-3 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Reliever Aaron Slegers walked Austin Meadows in his first at-bat to put runners on first and second, then fired an inside sinker two pitches that got past Suzuki and skipped toward the backstop. Angels are swept by the Rays as problems and frustrations grow 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z His greatest team success occurred early in his 12 years with Buffalo when he backstopped the Sabres to the Eastern Conference finals in 2006 and 2007. Ryan Miller's time: Ducks goalie to retire at end of season 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Some would revise when gates and fees kicked in, while another would create a private-sector backstop. Money Market Funds Melted in Pandemic Panic. Now They’re Under Scrutiny. 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z The pitch was so errant that it skimmed Davis’s back and skipped to the backstop. Jacob deGrom overpowers the Nationals with 15 strikeouts in the Mets’ 6-0 win 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z “We will heavily rely on the attorney general to serve as a backstop and final arbiter in cases of abuse or misconduct by law enforcement,” Sawyer told Bonta. Rob Bonta is confirmed as California attorney general 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Slashing interest rates and backstopping corporate debt, for example, helped direct money into the financial system. Two blocks from the Federal Reserve, a growing encampment of the homeless grips the economy’s most powerful person 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z To calm fleeing investors and stem a broader crisis, the Treasury and Federal Reserve launched emergency liquidity facilities to backstop the market. Analysis: U.S. money market funds, advocates, stake out positions as crackdown looms 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z There are lots of benefits of bitcoin as a currency compared to the unstable currencies that we currently backstop with the dollar. Is there a future for bitcoin? An investor and a skeptic make their cases 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z But when case numbers wobble and testing goes up and down, hospitalizations will no longer be a reliable backstop to clarify what’s happening with the pandemic. Vaccines are changing how we interpret COVID-19 numbers 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z Opponents of the parole-reform bill said the governor is a needed “backstop” on early release of prisoners. Maryland poised to say goodbye to state song that celebrates the Confederacy 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z The leverage ratio was adopted after the 2007-2009 financial crisis as a backstop to other capital rules. U.S. Fed to let leverage exemption expire on March 31, will review rule 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z The panic was reminiscent of 2008, when a run on money market funds threatened to freeze up global markets and prompted the government to backstop the sector. Analysis: U.S. money market funds, advocates, stake out positions as crackdown looms 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z The argument here is, well, the reason the backstop is a dollar is because those currencies are unstable. Is there a future for bitcoin? An investor and a skeptic make their cases 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z The Treasury market faced a liquidity crunch in March 2020 as the coronavirus was taking hold in the United States, until the Fed intervened to backstop the market. Bond managers say pace of rise in U.S. bond yields 'unsettling' 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Currently, the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., which provides a partial backstop for pensions, lists about 300 plans as being in critical condition. COVID bill checks off long list of Democratic goals; too many, Republicans say 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z Investment-grade rated companies use revolving credit facilities as backstop financing, with these facilities remaining undrawn for the most part. Boeing looking for new $4 billion revolving credit facility - source 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z The Treasury market faced a liquidity crunch as the coronavirus was taking hold in the United States, until the Federal Reserve again intervened to backstop the market. Analysis: Big moves and liquidity woes in a U.S. bond 'tantrum without the taper' 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z For a basic backstop, fundamental value, but gold has another value that is another way to define a fundamental value; the golden constant. Is there a future for bitcoin? An investor and a skeptic make their cases 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Normally, the veteran backstop would invite pitchers to dinner, set up play dates for their kids, go out and grab a drink - anything to help develop those relationships. Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Normally, the veteran backstop would invite pitchers to dinner, set up play dates for their kids, go out and grab a drink — anything to help develop those relationships. Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Curtis McElhinney made his first appearance Monday in 11 months and backstopped the Lightning to a 4-1 victory over the Predators. Stamkos, Joseph lead Lightning past Preds 6-1 for 6th in row 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z It paid for a backstop and dugouts at a neighborhood Little League field. Domino Sugar is replacing its massive neon landmark in Baltimore — and hopes no one will notice a difference 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z Previously, the online broker said the trading restrictions were put in place to because of the collateral it needs to post required by clearinghouses to backstop many of the trades. 'To the moon' or to a lawyer, GameStop investors cope with stock's rollercoaster 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Customers also are asked to provide a credit or debit card to backstop their payments, though the vast majority — 90 percent at Afterpay, for example — use debit cards. Buy now, pay later: New payment options go mainstream during the pandemic 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z “With investors betting on persistent policy backstop, a sense of complacency appears to be permeating markets.” Fed Leaves Interest Rates Near Zero as Economic Recovery Slows 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z After he spoke Wednesday afternoon, several other Republicans rushed to backstop McConnell’s strategy, suggesting he had support from several members of his party even as others wanted to vote with Democrats on the larger checks. McConnell says push by Democrats, Trump for $2,000 stimulus checks has ‘no realistic path to quickly pass the Senate’ 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z “That’s the kind of other backstop to it,” the official told The Times. Questionable videos of ballot counters dismissed as innocent behavior — not misconduct: Officials 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z “I use credit cards all the time, but I’m saying using cash a little bit, keeping cash as a backstop, is very useful,” he said. Virus surge, new shutdowns spark fears of coin shortage 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z But in February 2018, the European Commission attempted to sweep away any ambiguity about what the backstop meant. Brexit: Five steps that led to an Irish Sea border 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z A new government shutdown of midnight Sunday was serving as a backstop for the tortuous negotiations, which were being conducted in secret largely among the top four leaders of Capitol Hill’s warring tribes. Optimism rises for deal on nearly $1 trillion relief package 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z But the move limits the options for Biden’s Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen to backstop financial markets in the event of more turmoil, and his transition team called it “deeply irresponsible.” U.S. Republicans seek firm end to Fed's coronavirus loans, complicating aid talks 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z After weeks spent negotiating a potential deal to bring aboard a veteran backstop, the Angels on Saturday narrowly missed an opportunity to add former Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann to their roster. Angels narrowly lose to Mets in trying to sign catcher James McCann 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z The output floor, or new minimum capital backstop being phased in over five years, accounts for roughly half of the 15.4% increase, hitting the biggest “Group 1” banks most around 2027, the EBA said. EU banks face 9.4 billion euro shortfall to meet capital rules 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z It was that third option, known as the backstop, which brought a sea border firmly onto the agenda. Brexit: Five steps that led to an Irish Sea border 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Many of the Fed’s lending programs are meant to work as backstops — they support markets by existing as a last-resort option that keeps private money flowing. Legacy on the Line, Mnuchin Gambles by Ending Fed Programs 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Proponents of the reform stress that it would allow the ESM to act as a financial backstop for another EU kitty, The Single Resolution Fund, set up to help failing banks. Italy lower house gives PM Conte green light to back ESM reform 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z For junk bonds and emerging markets, which lack a powerful central bank backstop, some defaults and demands for debt relief look inevitable. Analysis: 'Bond vigilantes' relaxed on record-high debt as central banks rule 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Also unlike the United States, where plaintiffs can win multimillion-dollar settlements or jury awards including punitive damages, Israel’s civil courts provide only a weak backstop. An Autistic Man Is Killed, Exposing Israel’s Festering Police Brutality Problem 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z For the rest of her time in office she attempted to change and finesse the backstop in ways which would satisfy the DUP, her own party and the EU. Brexit: Five steps that led to an Irish Sea border 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z In a rare split with Treasury last month, the Fed issued a statement saying that it believed it was important to continue providing an economic backstop after Mnuchin said he was terminating the programs. Fed and Treasury urge Congress to approve more virus relief 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z In a rare split with Treasury last month, the Fed issued a statement saying that it believed it was important to continue providing an economic backstop after Mnuchin said he was terminating the programs. Fed and Treasury urge Congress to approve more virus relief 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z “And, quite frankly, state and local governments are not in a position to be able to backstop them or to provide any funding relief.” Transit system service cuts proposed in Congress’s backyard elicit calls for more funding 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z The announcement spurred a rare public clash between Treasury and the Fed, which wanted the programs to stay in place to continue backstopping the markets in case the recovery faltered. Fed, Treasury emergency lending programs divide lawmakers on state of the economic recovery 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z He had been the star at the previous year's DUP conference, decrying the backstop as a tool to turn Northern Ireland into an "economic semi-colony of the EU". Brexit: Five steps that led to an Irish Sea border 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Mnuchin’s request surprised Fed officials who said the programs provide a helpful backstop for businesses and municipalities. Fed policymakers may give new bond-buying guidance 'fairly soon': minutes 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z “The Federal Reserve would prefer that the full suite of emergency facilities established during the coronavirus pandemic continue to serve their important role as a backstop for our still-strained and vulnerable economy,” the Fed said. Analysis | The Trump administration is hampering the economic recovery at a critical time 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z The statement Thursday from the Federal Reserve, which called for maintaining the “full suite” of emergency facilities, emphasized the need to backstop “our still-strained and vulnerable economy.” Biden team slams Treasury decision to curtail Fed lending powers, calls move ‘deeply irresponsible’ 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Top Republicans have suggested that leaving the programs operational for too long could distort markets, which is a genuine concern with such backstops. Mnuchin Cites Principles in Clawing Back Fed Money. Democrats See Politics. 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z "The Federal Reserve would prefer that the full suite of emergency facilities established during the coronavirus pandemic continue to serve their important role as a backstop for our still-strained and vulnerable economy", it said. Fed fights White House move to end some Covid support measures 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z But that is because they were designed as backstops — meaning that borrowers would likely only use them when times are bad. Mnuchin to End Key Fed Emergency Programs, Limiting Biden 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z There is also the broader concern among Democrats and economists that ending programs would eliminate a backstop to the markets before the recovery is fully formed. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin cuts off Fed’s emergency aid programs, sparking unusual rebuke from central bank 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The central bank said it “would prefer that the full suite of emergency facilities established during the coronavirus pandemic continue to serve their important role as a backstop for our still-strained and vulnerable economy.” Mnuchin rejects renewal of some Fed emergency loan programs 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The Fed’s lawyers have interpreted the law to mean that they can keep the programs running into 2021, supported by the existing Treasury backstop, as the central bank’s statement on Thursday indicated. Mnuchin Cites Principles in Clawing Back Fed Money. Democrats See Politics. 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z The FAA said its work on the Max was backstopped by an independent team of experts, including from the Air Force and NASA, which reviewed the proposed fixes to make sure they were sufficient. FAA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max after crashes in 2018 and 2019 grounded the jet 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z They have provided an important backstop that has calmed critical markets since the coronavirus took hold in March. Mnuchin to End Key Fed Emergency Programs, Limiting Biden 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “It’s actually a backstop - it enhances the power of diplomacy.” U.S. military ranked ‘marginal’ as Russia and China expands their forces 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Under law, the loan facilities required the support of the Treasury Department, which serves as a backstop for the initial losses the programs might incur. Mnuchin rejects renewal of some Fed emergency loan programs 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z But virus cases are also spiking, suggesting that conditions could worsen and Fed backstops might again be needed. Mnuchin Cites Principles in Clawing Back Fed Money. Democrats See Politics. 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Seventy-three million Americans have gone bye-bye, hoodwinked by an unstable con man and the conservative entertainment complex that backstops him. Our politics isn't about left vs. right anymore — it's about reality vs. dreadful fantasy 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z This time, the lack of a federal economic backstop are leaving owners and employees apprehensive about their ability to survive the financial impact. Oregon businesses worry about lack of economic backstop 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z And though Trump underperformed relative to other Republicans running statewide, rural Texans’ cultural affinity for the president remained strong, providing a backstop against dwindling Republican support in the state’s largest metropolitan areas. Opinion | Why Democrats’ dreams of a blue Texas keep getting dashed 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z The state has viewed its supply as an “emergency backstop,” he said. Washington state stockpiles N95 masks as hospitals see demand rise in new coronavirus wave 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z |
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