Japanese households boost spending despite inflation hit
Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month, providing some support for an economy that analysts say contracted…
Statistics Canada grapples with trade data disruption
“As a result, Statistics Canada must postpone the release of merchandise trade data for the September reference month,…
Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average salary for private-sector workers in Japan reached a record high of ¥4.78 million in 2024, up…
World shares mostly rise as a cut to US interest rates next week looks more certain
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — World shares mostly rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting run the previous day…
Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest…
Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new…
Tokyo inflation slows on subsidies as BOJ stays on hike path
Inflation in Tokyo sharply eased in August on government utility subsidies, while still staying well above the Bank…
Stocks hold steady just below recent records on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding near breakeven in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes…
US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market…
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly…
It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic “golden age,” a spate of…
US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool
WASHINGTON — Employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies last month, a sign that the American job market continues…