How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland…
Bangkok Prepares Emergency Aid Package as Border Tensions Cripple Businesses
 Private Sector Demands Five-Point Plan The private sector submitted five urgent recommendations aimed at resolution and mitigation:…
Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s…
It’s going to take a while for economic data to get back to normal
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A slowing wartime economy pushes the Kremlin to tap consumers for revenue
After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is…
Brazil’s coffee and beef exports to US still face 40% tariffs despite Trump’s tax cuts
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said Saturday that Brazilian exported goods to the…
US threatens 107% tariff on Italian pasta, sparking backlash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Steel: 50%. Copper: 50%. Cars: up to 25%. But an even bigger Trump-era levy looms:…
Flip From AI Rally Chase to Bubble Fear Spurs Options Demand
No matter which way the S&P 500 Index goes after a tumultuous month, options volatility looks to be…
Another reason to keep cellphones out of classrooms | Guest Editorial | Editorial
Schools have long declared themselves to be gun-free zones. It’s time to make them cellphone-free zones as well.…
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four straight weekly declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after…
Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a…
Ontario premier says he’ll pull ad that upset Trump
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province said Friday he’ll pull the anti-tariff ad that…