World economy faces triple risk of tariffs, AI bubble and soaring debt
The world economy has so far withstood the biggest barrage of U.S. tariffs since the 1930s as American…
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their…
Japan’s tankan survey suggests rate increase sooner rather than later
Business sentiment at large Japanese manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, as concerns over U.S. tariff policy…
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…
Inflation and ‘food situation’ concerns top key Japan survey
Concerns about prices and dissatisfaction with one’s “food situation” are at or near record highs in Japan as…
Sentiment among big Japanese firms turns positive for first time in two quarters
Business sentiment among major Japanese companies turned positive for the first time in two quarters in the July…
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…
France’s finances are in turmoil. Here’s how it came to this
France’s finances and politics are in turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron has just appointed his fourth prime minister in…
Japan confirms GDP growth as spending holds up amid U.S. tariffs
Japan’s economy expanded in the three months through June, the government confirmed in a revised report, as data…
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…