America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
Most U.S. stocks climb toward the finish of a strong week, but drops for tech keep indexes mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are rising Thursday after the latest update on the job market…
Japan’s retail sales rise for third month on wage gains and subsidies
Japan’s retail sales rose for a third month in May, powered by strong wage gains and government subsidies…
Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rates up
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
States look to drop prescription costs by reining in middlemen
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by…
Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge picked up for the first time in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on…
Warsh risks unnerving financial markets with less communication from the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that…
America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising…
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another…
Taiwan urges $630 billion asset management industry to scale up
Taiwan must scale up its largest asset managers if it hopes to compete as a regional financial hub…
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday…