China’s economic growth target dips to 4.5% in uncertain times
BEIJING (AP) — China signaled continuity rather than change in its economic policy Thursday, announcing a slightly lower…
National People’s Congress to set China’s economic goals for coming years
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country’s policy…
Markets in Europe steady after Asian shares swoon over widening Iran war
BANGKOK (AP) — European shares opened higher on Wednesday after another day of sell-offs in Asia, where South…
As China’s economy slows, some are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands…
Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, his Treasury secretary and his choice to lead the Federal Reserve believe…
US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month. The Labor Department reported Friday…
A slight uptick in US jobless claims as layoffs stay relatively healthy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy…
IMF sees ‘buoyant’ US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “buoyant’’ U.S. economy is poised to see accelerated growth and lower unemployment this year.…
A fragile rebound in US consumer confidence in February after January’s plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a…
US economy hits the brakes as GDP slows to 1.4% in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by…
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment…
Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks steadied on Friday after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a…