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…
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia as investors were treading cautiously Monday ahead of an…
Thai Cabinet Approves ‘FastPass’ to Unlock $13.7 Billion in Stalled Investment
 The BOI will coordinate with key utilities, including the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and various electricity authorities,…
It’s going to take a while for economic data to get back to normal
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Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
TOKYO — Japan’s economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit…
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…
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…
Japan’s Takaichi Shifts Economic Policy With Looser Budget Goal
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled her determination to ramp up the active use of fiscal policy to…
Japan’s Toyota, hurt by President Trump’s tariffs, reports a drop in profit
TOKYO — Toyota reported a 7% year-on-year drop in profit for April-September on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald…
US hits $38 trillion in gross national debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed…
Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day
NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose Wednesday following another topsy-turvy day on Wall Street. The S&P…
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…