Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses
On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria will achieve its decades-old goal of joining the euro currency union and deepening…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
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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Trump is counting on AI, a big factor in Saudi meetings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is increasingly counting on the tech sector and the development of artificial…
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…
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…
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…
UK Business Warns Against ‘Death by a Thousand Taxes’ at Budget
The UK’s biggest business lobby warned Rachel Reeves against hitting companies with a series of smaller tax rises…
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…
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…