What commodity markets can expect from the Trump-Xi summit
Trade in agriculture, energy and rare earths has become major bargaining chips in the trade war between the United States and China and are likely to
September 18, 2026Trade in agriculture, energy and rare earths has become major bargaining chips in the trade war between the United States and China and are likely to
September 18, 2026Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz warned on Thursday that the US could face a similar wave of Chinese auto imports that has
September 18, 2026Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday raised India's real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6% for the current fiscal, citing its resilience amid the Middle East conflict.
September 18, 2026Indonesia is welcoming its first aircraft carrier, the former Italian Navy vessel ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, marking a major step in President Prabowo Subianto’s military modernization drive
September 18, 2026When Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama called Scott Bessent for help to support the cratering
September 18, 2026New Zealand has not had any discussions with the European Union about becoming an associate member, a spokesperson for New Zealand
September 18, 2026Australia's top central banker said on Friday some of the upside risks to inflation flagged by policymakers appeared to be
September 18, 2026The U.S. confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a horse in New Mexico on Thursday, as the federal government prepared to resume imports of Mexican
September 18, 2026A Chinese woman crossed the border for a concert. It could cost her family their welfare
September 18, 2026European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen made a significant invitation on Wednesday, saying she was taking the steps to welcome Canada as the EU’s first ever associate member. As relations between both the EU and Canada have come under strain during the Trump presidency, European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have been taking steps to deepen the friendship between Canada and the EU.
September 15, 2026Starbucks agreed on Thursday to settle a discrimination lawsuit by the state of Florida, pledging not to adopt race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring
September 18, 2026GE Aerospace does not see broad vertical integration as the answer to aerospace supply-chain constraints, Chief Financial Officer Rahul Ghai said on Thursday, after the
September 18, 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday the European Union will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine on Friday to procure missiles and drones.
September 18, 2026JP Morgan said on Thursday that it does not have a clear baseline view for oil markets for the first time since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
September 18, 2026Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis exchanged fresh strikes across their border on Thursday and Yemenis took to
September 17, 2026World stocks paused their recent slide and rebounded strongly on Thursday, and the global bond rout also took a breather, as investors digested
September 18, 2026Exxon Mobil said floodwater overwhelmed a pump at its 275,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Joliet, Illinois, according to a filing on Thursday.
September 18, 2026The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks after oil prices fell and pressure from the bond market eased
September 17, 2026Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear program
September 18, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the country's budget deficit was projected to be around 2% of gross domestic product in 2027.
September 17, 2026Wall Street bounced back on Thursday as easing oil prices, dropping US Treasury yields and solid labor data helped markets move
September 17, 2026The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on 11 Cuban entities related to nickel reserves and military enterprises that it said were part of a system that enriched the elite,
September 18, 2026Brazil's leftist government on Thursday announced a 15% increase in benefits under the country's flagship welfare program, which
September 17, 2026Global shares rose and Treasury yields fell on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's interest-rate increase and what is expected to be a similar
September 17, 2026Multilevel marketing company Amway Corp and two of its affiliates will pay the Federal Trade Commission and Washington State $225 million to resolve allegations it
September 18, 2026AI infrastructure provider Crusoe said on Thursday it has raised $3.9 billion at a post-money valuation of $30.9 billion, as demand for computing capacity to power AI workloads
September 18, 2026The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level session in New York despite the two countries being at war
September 18, 2026Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn
September 18, 2026About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged
September 18, 2026Dartmouth Health eliminates 124 positions, cancels 303 open jobs
September 18, 2026A man initially accused of being a high-profile al-Qaida figure and who was tortured in CIA custody has appeared at a hearing to review his detention
September 18, 2026Budget cuts hit police and fire departments as candidates clash over public safety
September 18, 2026New Hampshire to receive $10 million to combat veteran homelessness
September 18, 2026General Motors is sticking with a diesel engine to maximize fuel efficiency as it rolls out a next-generation pickup truck, diverging from rivals’ hybrid offerings.
September 17, 2026Cloud provider Nebius said on Thursday it will raise pay-as-you-go prices for leasing selected Nvidia chips from October 1, marking the company's second price hike in three months.
September 17, 2026Oil prices settled about 1% lower on Thursday, but stayed above $100 a barrel, as investors weighed the disruption from strikes by Saudi Arabia and
September 17, 2026France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit spiralling out of control,
September 17, 2026A Latina Republican lawmaker facing a competitive reelection race in Florida warned US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his signature
September 17, 2026Two US senators have called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Amazon and Walmart, claiming that their AI shopping chatbots may suppress "made in the
September 17, 2026Hundreds of Missourians rally for pause of data center development, man arrested
September 18, 2026California first responders urge Newsom to sign bill lowering retirement age, boosting pensions
September 18, 2026Airlines are cutting cheaper flights amid latest jet fuel spike
September 17, 2026Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office
September 17, 2026Police investigating a money laundering case in Norway have recovered thousands of U.S. silver coins
September 17, 2026Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday,
September 17, 2026Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in August, but the gain is likely to be temporary as elevated mortgage rates continue to sideline
September 17, 2026High gas prices and the rising cost of living had already made affordability a defining issue in this year’s midterm elections.
September 17, 2026Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the two countries "should prepare well for the next stage of high-
September 17, 2026The Bank of England paused sales of British government bonds for the next six months and halted sales of long-dated gilts entirely as it
September 17, 2026A U.S.
September 17, 2026The US dollar eased against the euro on Thursday, a day after logging its biggest jump in three months against the common currency after the Federal
September 17, 2026Finnish authorities boarded and searched a target vessel in the Baltic Sea on Thursday in a live drill that officials said shows how
September 17, 2026Romania's President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday he will nominate Liberal European lawmaker Siegfried Muresan as prime minister, despite a lack of a clear parliamentary
September 17, 2026The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, though the decline was likely exaggerated by the
September 17, 2026Most Latin American currencies traded lower on Thursday against the U.S. dollar near multi-week highs, while stocks were mostly higher, with domestic political
September 17, 2026The Thai central bank's monetary policy is "very, very accommodative" right now to support a weak economy, with growth
September 17, 2026Estonian car-sharing platform Bolt aims to deploy at least 25,000 fully autonomous vehicles in Europe with US-based electric vehicle maker Lucid, the companies
September 17, 2026In Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data
September 17, 2026Bolivia's Assembly extended a state of emergency for 90 days on Thursday, citing persistent risks that demonstrators protesting the government's policies could mount new
September 17, 2026The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a 6-3 vote among the members of its Monetary Policy Committee.
September 17, 2026Shipowners have already ordered more than twice as many supertankers this year as in all of 2025, a buying spree worth over $20 billion that is the biggest
September 17, 2026Pakistan announced on Thursday a cut in fuel for official vehicles, bans on vehicle purchases by the state, foreign visits by officials, and official dinners, as part of a slew of
September 17, 2026US single-family homebuilding increased in August, but a drop in permits for future construction suggested the improvement was likely temporary as rising inflation
September 17, 2026The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday but warned they might have to go up if the Iran war drags on, while predicting
September 17, 2026China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group's military blitz
September 17, 2026Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday the outlook was too unpredictable when asked whether markets were right to price in almost four interest rate hikes
September 17, 2026The major US stock indexes opened higher on Thursday as retreating oil prices boosted sentiment, with the Federal Reserve's first rate hike under Chair Kevin Warsh reassuring
September 17, 2026Nvidia-backed CoreWeave said on Thursday it plans to raise $3 billion through a convertible debt offering, highlighting the massive funding needs to support the AI infrastructure
September 17, 2026Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng plans to offer its technology to foreign automakers beyond partner Volkswagen as it seeks new revenue streams, according to two people
September 17, 2026Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran
September 17, 2026A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.
September 17, 2026The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security
September 17, 2026Because Trump picked this fight due to his concerns about Brazilian politics, that country’s presidential elections might quell it soon.
September 17, 2026Applied Materials will invest $5 billion in India over the next decade to expand its presence in the country, the US semiconductor equipment maker
September 17, 2026The Kremlin said on Thursday that further U.S. sanctions against Russia would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. On Wednesday, the U.S.
September 17, 2026Chile, one of Latin America's largest oil importers, has started to consider adopting ethanol-blended gasoline as spiking oil prices this year have strained the
September 17, 2026Huawei's Eric Xu said Chinese AI developers may not yet be advanced enough to experience the safety risks reported by
September 17, 2026Nike's grip on its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average is looking increasingly tenuous as the struggling sportswear giant braces
September 17, 2026Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to fast-track policies to boost growth after retaining her key ministers in a cabinet
September 17, 2026In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, Parvin Akter times her cooking to the neighborhood's availability of piped gas.
September 17, 2026The World Bank on Thursday said it attracted $112 billion in private capital in the year ended June versus $69 billion a year earlier, and more than
September 17, 2026Gaza rescuers wrapped up searches on Thursday in the rubble of a bomb-damaged building that collapsed a day earlier, where 21
September 17, 2026Argentina's government has presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, potentially escalating tensions with the United Kingdom over the territory
September 17, 2026Nigeria and South Africa tried to ease tensions after violent anti-migrant protests. But the rift is back
September 17, 2026As Chinese automakers search Europe for production sites ahead of expected EU local content rules, BYD's European adviser says he's always running into rivals' executives in
September 17, 2026Apollo Global Management is exploring strategic options for Energos Infrastructure, in a deal that could value the floating liquefied natural gas infrastructure provider
September 17, 2026The Bank of England is keeping the U.K.’s main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% even though inflation in the United Kingdom has risen to a five-month high as the fallout from the Iran war continues to ratchet up fuel prices
September 17, 2026Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac's latest snapshot of mortgage rates is due out later Thursday and expected to show that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose again this week, moving closer to 7%
September 17, 2026Why is China less worried about an AI dystopia than the US?
September 17, 2026Volvo Cars said on Thursday it will launch 13 new models between now and 2030 to double its market share as the Sweden-based automaker grapples with the
September 17, 2026Pakistan will seek an expansion of its 30 billion yuan swap line with China when the facility expires in 2027, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said,
September 17, 2026Europe's delay in restocking natural gas storage reserves, combined with near-record prices for diesel and other refined oil products, has added to the
September 17, 2026The main UK indexes rose to their highest in over a week on Thursday after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged as expected, and said it would halt sales of long-dated
September 17, 2026Indonesia's parliament discussed potential changes to the country's fiscal deficit limit on Thursday, with several lawmakers
September 17, 2026Investors are gaining more confidence in the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting backbone, but uncertainty
September 17, 2026Beretta Holding, the owner of historic Italian gunmaker Beretta, has launched an offer to more than double its stake in U.S. sporting firearm manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co.
September 17, 2026Sun Guangqing's prefabricated homes factory in China opened in 2022 just as the property sector entered a prolonged crisis
September 17, 2026Bearish sentiment towards most emerging Asian currencies deepened, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as investors contended with the twin headwinds of escalating
September 17, 2026South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to
September 17, 2026Germany's IMK economic institute on Thursday more than doubled its growth forecast for this year, citing stronger-than-expected exports in the first half
September 17, 2026The European Union has asked China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of efforts to prevent a trade war, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
September 17, 2026Japan will continue to strive towards maintaining orderly yen moves through close communication with the United States, its top government spokesperson said on Thursday in
September 17, 2026President Xi Jinping has called for China to make its advanced manufacturing sector "bigger and stronger" and strengthen control over key industrial supply chains,
September 17, 2026The economy of the former East Germany has transformed since the defunct communist state reunited with the vastly wealthier West Germany in 1990, but more
September 17, 2026Japan and the United States are in talks to build a semiconductor factory as part of their $550 billion investment agreement, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday.
September 17, 2026Goldman Sachs expects the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October after policymakers signaled they may need to tighten further to
September 17, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Turns out the guy Trump hired to cut interest rates just raised them instead.
September 17, 2026Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior
September 17, 2026Indonesian rescuers plan to try to right a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea last weekend as persistent strong currents and big waves prevent them from making
September 17, 2026Mohammad Saeed had just turned 18 when he fled to Iran with his parents and
September 17, 2026President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Wednesday for a Republican Senate candidate who is trailing his Democratic
September 16, 2026US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet
September 17, 2026The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Australia's central bank may need to raise interest rates further, with inflation expected to remain elevated
September 17, 2026President Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman
September 16, 2026An Argentine judge has ordered British and Israeli companies to stop developing an oilfield off the British-controlled Falkland Islands
September 17, 2026Trump says Canada becoming ‘associate member’ of EU could be a ‘hostile act’
September 15, 2026The race for AI supremacy is set to hang over next week's meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
September 17, 2026The U.S.
September 17, 2026New Zealand's economy grew more slowly in the second quarter as the crisis in the Middle East weighed on the economy.
September 17, 2026The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday but investors are watching for any hint that surging energy prices could
September 17, 2026Malaysia's government has asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb AirAsia's domestic market share,
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 17, 2026The House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs
September 17, 2026President Donald Trump is blasting Federal Reserve governors after the board raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 17, 2026Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh suggested on Wednesday that among the forces pushing up bond yields, a loss in confidence in the central bank's inflation fight
September 17, 2026Some Republicans privately fear Russia sanctions bill will give Trump too much power on tariffs
September 17, 2026A US appeals court cleared the way on Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration to reshape a $4 billion homelessness program by shifting funding
September 17, 2026Lennar on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit that more than halved as persistently high mortgage rates weighed on demand for new homes.
September 17, 2026Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut interest rates by 25 basis points for a fifth straight meeting amid firmer signs of an economic slowdown while
September 17, 2026US President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled his most pointed — though still indirect — criticism yet at his hand-picked Federal Reserve chief, fuming
September 17, 2026What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023
September 16, 2026The U.S. Federal Reserve nudged interest rates higher by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the first rate hike in more than three years.
September 17, 2026Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened since Fed policymakers last met in June, with a labor market essentially running at
September 17, 2026The chief of Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday he expects the bank's fixed-income, currencies and commodities (FICC) business to be
September 17, 2026Democratic and Republican U.S. senators asked President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday to declassify and release all information about a proposed agreement
September 16, 2026Top U.S. banks raised their prime lending rate on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate, a move that would increase borrowing costs for consumers
September 17, 2026Chilean state-owned copper giant Codelco's restructuring plan may not be ready until the end of 2026, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, signalling
September 17, 2026The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers
September 17, 2026The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh
September 17, 2026Online behemoth Amazon said it’s increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time core operations employees to $20 ahead of the holiday shopping season
September 16, 2026Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Wednesday it is taking "longer than expected" to stabilize the 737 MAX production rate at its target
September 17, 2026Global stocks fell on Wednesday, reversing gains from early trade, while U.S. government bond yields rose after the U.S.
September 16, 2026US stocks whipsawed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in over three
September 16, 2026U.S. states are facing delays in obtaining COVID-19 vaccines for children through a federal immunization program, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar
September 17, 2026The United Nations chief is urging global competitors in artificial intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.”
September 17, 2026U.S. stocks slipped after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more increases may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high inflation under control
September 16, 2026The Federal Reserve’s rate hike comes as the US economy is increasingly moving at two very different speeds.
September 17, 2026By Michael S.
September 17, 2026American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are scaling back planned flight schedules following a recent surge in
September 16, 2026Venezuelan authorities signed deals on Wednesday granting New York-headquartered investment firm Heeney Capital operational and
September 16, 2026The Federal Reserve's predominant focus will remain on controlling inflation, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday after the U.S. central bank raised rates.
September 17, 2026The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh
September 17, 2026Dove hunting season brings thousands of visitors, boosts Arizona economy
September 17, 2026The House has approved a resolution holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he defied the Oversight Committee’s subpoenas in its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein
September 17, 2026The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers
September 17, 2026Big money groups aligned with President Donald Trump are pouring huge sums of cash into midterm races in the final sprint toward Election Day
September 17, 2026U.S.
September 16, 2026Calls to slow down the development of AI serve the interests of U.S. leaders in the sector, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Wednesday, adding that France and
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 16, 2026French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to extend targeted support for sectors hit hard by surging fuel prices stemming from the Iran war until the end
September 16, 2026Union Pacific on Wednesday said soaring diesel prices were prompting some shippers to move freight from trucks to rail, boosting demand for the railroad as customers seek lower
September 16, 2026A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children
September 16, 2026A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children
September 16, 2026U.S. business inventories increased more than expected in July as retailers and wholesalers restocked to meet robust demand, suggesting that inventories could add to
September 16, 2026Euro zone inflation is not broadening as widely as in past episodes but policymakers are keeping a close eye on developments, especially in light of the
September 16, 2026Italy said on Wednesday it would scrap road tax for 14.5 million cars and motorcycles from next year, in a move expected to cost the
September 16, 2026U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August as households boosted purchases of a range of goods while also spending more at restaurants and bars,
September 16, 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "
September 16, 2026An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services
September 16, 2026Consumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot
September 16, 2026An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term
September 16, 2026U.S. import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.
September 16, 2026US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the
September 16, 2026Belgium's top administrative court ruled that the country's treasury department lacked the proper legal authority to refuse the release of
September 16, 2026Ukraine is proposing record defence spending for 2027 as the cost of the war with Russia, now in its fifth year, rises and the country needs more financial
September 16, 2026Hedge funds increased bets against consumer-focused companies in August and cut some of their bets against AI-related stocks, but turned more bearish towards Alphabet,
September 16, 2026U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as rising mortgage rates dampen demand for housing, a survey showed on Wednesday.
September 16, 2026Amazon.com is raising the minimum hourly pay for its eligible full-time U.S. operations workers by $1 to $20, the e-commerce and cloud giant said on Wednesday.
September 16, 2026Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday he would invite Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit in return for
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 16, 2026Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble
September 16, 2026Diesel at some Bay Area stations nearing $9 a gallon as CA prices hit record highs
September 16, 2026Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE plan
September 16, 2026Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of ‘red line’ attack on Mecca as rebels face outrage from Muslim world
September 16, 2026Minnesota farmers grapple with rising fuel costs ahead of fall harvest
September 16, 2026Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 16, 2026A majority of younger U.S. healthcare workers plan to explore new jobs within the next year, even as many want long-term stability with a single employer, a survey released on
September 16, 2026Campaign spending is confusing, but there are basic rules to help you understand information about money in elections. They can help you determine what is corruption and what is just regular politics.
September 16, 2026Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing
September 16, 2026Canada's Dollarama raised annual comparable sales growth forecast on Wednesday, as shoppers opt for its cheaper everyday products while contending with higher
September 16, 2026Economic activity in Brazil fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in July from the previous month, a central bank index showed on Wednesday, compared with expectations for
September 16, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready to take the difficult decisions required to ensure the UK economy remains on track, after data on Wednesday showed a
September 16, 2026The Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to hike interest rates for the first time since 2023, a decision driven by stubbornly high inflation
September 16, 2026Eight state premiers from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats backed the embattled leader in a joint statement on Wednesday.
September 16, 2026Labour representatives at auto supplier Bosch demanded on Wednesday political action at EU level to stem job losses in the industry by drawing up regulations to promote
September 16, 2026An unsettled few days set the scene for the week's main event: the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
September 16, 2026By Michael S.
September 16, 2026The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs
September 16, 2026Charlie Kirk’s family is blaming Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a state university
September 16, 2026European shares edged up from the previous session's three-month low on Wednesday as a pause in the oil price rally lifted risk appetite ahead
September 16, 2026A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less
September 16, 2026The European Union will use every possible means to reduce its "unsustainable" trade deficit trade with China, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on
September 16, 2026Australia's Reliance Worldwide will back an almost $2.9 billion buyout from global investment firm Brookfield, it said on Wednesday, as the plumbing supplies company
September 16, 2026Shares of Paytm, One Mobikwik, Yes Bank advanced on Wednesday after India's payments authority introduced a 0.4% fee on select person-to-merchant transactions above 2,000 rupees (
September 16, 2026Euro zone wage growth continued to slow last quarter even as inflation picked up, and negotiated wage contracts point to only a mild pickup next year, offering European
September 16, 2026South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil
September 16, 2026Average private rent prices in Britain rose in August in annual terms at the fastest rate this year, according to official data on Wednesday that also showed a cooling in house
September 16, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to come out of Wednesday's policy decision bruised one way or another.
September 16, 2026Independent phone and laptop makers are redesigning products, testing incoming chips for fakes and passing on costs as a memory shortage they
September 16, 2026A string of agreements is expected to be announced next week by U.S. and Vietnamese corporations involving energy, tech, aviation
September 16, 2026A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved Latvian carrier airBaltic's request to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and begin restructuring its debt, Prime
September 16, 2026Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sacked Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after he clashed with a top ministry official who served on
September 16, 2026China's slower loan growth is becoming the new normal as shrinking property and local government sectors sap credit demand faster than emerging industries can fill the gap
September 16, 2026Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its
September 16, 2026The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and signal readiness to keep pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major
September 16, 2026Australian companies have attracted a wave of takeover interest from private equity firms and overseas investors so far in 2026, although only a limited number of those approaches
September 16, 2026Leading voices in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, agree that AI development needs to slow down
September 16, 2026Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that
September 16, 2026The Australian state of New South Wales, home to one of the world's most expensive housing markets in Sydney, saw tax revenue from home sales dive more than
September 16, 2026Apollo Global Management has extended $585 million in financing to office space provider The Executive Centre (TEC), the U.S.-based asset manager said on Tuesday.
September 16, 2026Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs
September 16, 2026Chinese investors are piling into foreign assets, especially U.S. stock funds, after regulators lifted outbound quotas, unlocking pent-up demand as domestic yields are at
September 16, 2026Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking backing from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
September 16, 2026For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran
September 16, 2026Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring
September 16, 2026Korean Air has finalized an order for 103 Boeing aircraft worth $36.2 billion at list prices, including wide-body passenger jets, freighters and single-aisle planes, the airline
September 16, 2026Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’
September 16, 2026The U.S.
September 16, 2026Not every winner in the AI race makes chips. Some sell cowboy boots.
September 16, 2026Japan posted its largest increase in imports in nearly four years in August as higher oil prices lifted energy costs, while exports rose for a 12th month
September 16, 2026New Zealand's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation to implement a free trade agreement with India, under which tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India would be
September 16, 2026Investors must have had a strong sense of deja vu on Tuesday, as global bond yields hit fresh multi-year highs and supply fears yanked oil
September 16, 2026Norfolk Southern expects higher fuel prices to creating a significant headwind in the third quarter, even as the railroad operator continues to gain freight share from trucks,
September 16, 2026Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leader
September 16, 2026Federal authorities have charged a dozen people for fraudulently collecting over $10 million in childcare payments without having actual attendees at their facilities
September 15, 2026Progressive U.S.
September 15, 202610-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision
September 15, 2026Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks remained lower on Tuesday after the U.S.
September 16, 2026Argentina's government presented its 2027 budget proposal to Congress on Tuesday, laying out President Javier Milei's economic projections and spending priorities
September 16, 2026JPMorgan Chase expects investment banking fees and trading revenue growth to be strong in the third quarter, co-President Doug Petno said at
September 16, 2026U.S.
September 15, 2026The U.S. stock market slipped as oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street
September 15, 2026Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency
September 15, 2026France would back Dutchman Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank provided the powerful
September 15, 2026Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle is not interested in participating in Barrick Mining's proposed North American initial public offering, Agnico CEO
September 15, 2026President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of
September 16, 2026The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan
September 16, 2026Wall Street extended its selloff on Tuesday, as rising U.S.
September 15, 2026U.S.
September 15, 2026Truist Financial said on Tuesday it has struck a deal to sell $5.5 billion of auto loans, as CEO Mike Lyons pushes to overhaul the U.S. bank and exit less profitable, non-core
September 16, 2026The 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate as much as $40.6 billion in economic output and support up to 224,000 jobs across the Greater Los
September 16, 2026Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog
September 16, 2026The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more
September 16, 2026The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said the first phase of an ambitious plan to modernize air traffic control will cost billions of
September 15, 2026France could back former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank as part of a bargain in which a French
September 15, 2026Hitachi Energy plans to build a $528 million factory in Mississippi to produce electrical transformers, marking the single-biggest
September 15, 2026Crude oil should be flowing through Saudi Arabia's vital East-West Pipeline within days, U.S.
September 15, 2026France faces sluggish growth this year as consumers rein in spending and businesses hold back investment over uncertainty about energy prices, public finances and
September 15, 2026U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power
September 15, 2026German wholesale prices rose at their fastest rate in more than three years in August, as the conflict in Iran and the Middle East drives up costs for energy products and
September 15, 2026For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians
September 15, 2026Japanese land prices rose 1.5% in the year to July 1, marking a fifth straight year of gains and maintaining the strongest pace of growth since the aftermath of the
September 15, 2026Taiwan's MediaTek unveiled on Tuesday a new smartphone chip made using TSMC's most advanced manufacturing technology, as it targets the premium handset
September 15, 2026Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year U.S.
September 15, 2026Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in adopting a more hawkish outlook on interest rates, forecasting U.S.
September 15, 2026European shares fell to three-month lows on Tuesday as rising oil prices and bond yields continued to dampen investors' risk appetite ahead of the U.S.
September 15, 2026A potential tie-up between Toyota's two main Chinese partners could be a sign the long-standing foreign joint-venture model in China is entering a new phase as a
September 15, 2026Add the summer bond-market rout to the list of market upheavals that U.S. stocks have largely shrugged off.
September 15, 2026The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly
September 15, 2026A South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, while questioning the country's finance minister nominee, that U.S.
September 15, 2026German investor morale stabilised in September, while the assessment of the current economic situation improved significantly.
September 15, 2026As a bustling tourist hub on the Volga River whose town centre and roads are being rebuilt with state funding, the picturesque medieval city of
September 15, 2026The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary
September 15, 2026Goldman Sachs' asset management said on Tuesday its alternatives unit has raised $11.7 billion across its latest private equity funds and related vehicles.
September 15, 2026South Korea and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as their leaders met on Tuesday and pledged to work
September 15, 2026The nervous start to the week for world markets has seen 10-year U.S.
September 15, 2026Trump has approached governing through the same framework as his former business portfolio, where he casts the US as a flagship holding whose value he was elected to increase.
September 15, 2026Nearly 2 years after Helene, recovery varies across western North Carolina
September 15, 2026Record-high diesel prices add pressure for Missouri farmers
September 15, 2026Sept 15 - Otis Worldwide CEO Judy Marks, who helped navigate the elevator maker's transition to a stand-alone company after its 2020 spin-off from United Technologies, is set to retire, the company
September 15, 2026The major U.S. stock indexes were subdued at open on Tuesday as higher crude prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand kept investors at bay.
September 15, 2026Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) has bought millions of barrels of discounted crude from Iraq's state oil firm, three people
September 15, 2026Delos Data, a startup founded by veterans of Intel Corp, on Tuesday said it has raised $100 million to develop chips and software that can move
September 15, 2026Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a task force to speed up implementation of its strategic minerals partnership with the United States, according
September 15, 2026Wells Fargo lowered its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,700 from 7,950, as limited catalysts for further gains, and rising political and sector-specific risks cloud the
September 15, 2026Median US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch
September 15, 2026Linvilla Orchards adapts after spring freeze wipes out 90% of apple crop
September 15, 2026Cosmetics group L'Oreal became France's most valuable listed company on Tuesday, surpassing Louis Vuitton owner LVMH as high-end
September 15, 2026Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it plans to invest $10 billion in infrastructure in the U.S., one of its biggest markets, from 2026 through 2030.
September 15, 2026U.S.
September 15, 2026Honeywell Aerospace’s CEO called GE Aerospace’s planned $12 billion acquisition of a castings maker “positive for the industry overall” and
September 15, 2026The U.S. poverty rate edged down to the lowest on record in 2025, while median household income hit a record high, the Census
September 15, 2026Wells Fargo expects loan growth in 2026 to be better than its previous forecast and signaled healthy spending and credit trends in the U.S., CFO Mike
September 15, 2026After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the
September 15, 2026A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis
September 15, 2026Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market
September 14, 2026Some Sol Blume festival ticket holders still without refunds 2 years later
September 15, 2026The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation
September 15, 2026Britain's jobs market stayed weak with pay growth near a six-year low, the fewest vacancies since 2021 and hiring down, according to data that
September 15, 2026Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop targeting energy sites, but Kyiv calls it a ‘proposal for a mutual halt’
September 13, 2026China's industrial sector showed renewed strength in August as the AI-driven tech boom fuelled factory output, though sluggish consumption and
September 15, 2026Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities
September 15, 2026Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war
September 15, 202610-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets
September 14, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States
September 14, 2026Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving
September 15, 2026AI stocks slid worldwide after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity
September 14, 2026Trump administration removes climate pollution limits on power plants
September 15, 2026Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer
September 15, 2026States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
September 14, 2026Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case
September 14, 2026Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again
September 14, 2026'A slap and a blow to the gut': Drivers struggle as metro Detroit gas prices continue to rise
September 14, 2026A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget
August 19, 2026Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering
September 14, 2026Some cars trapped in Empire Towers garage since July 9 could be removed this month
September 14, 2026Women enter skilled trades as metro Atlanta faces growing demand for workers
September 14, 2026Good habits by consumers can stymie scams, but US regulations have fallen behind the technology.
September 14, 2026Portugal’s remarkable public health strides after changing its approach to drugs may not be replicable in other countries absent broader systemic reforms.
September 14, 2026European leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes
September 14, 2026Get ready for a 30% jump in heating oil costs this winter as Iran war drives up prices
September 14, 2026A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections
September 14, 2026Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments in the sport say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed
September 14, 2026State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded
September 13, 2026House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election
September 14, 2026The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government
September 13, 2026President Donald Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey
September 13, 2026President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland has attracted protests, but in one corner of the country there is strong support
September 13, 2026Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices
September 13, 2026Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House
September 13, 2026Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections
September 13, 2026Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide
September 13, 2026The fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry the tag “Made in Benin.”
September 13, 2026Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
September 13, 2026Iraq says an attack on a key Saudi oil pipeline was launched from its territory, and U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is “probably” behind it
September 12, 2026Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents
September 13, 2026Russian strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials
September 12, 2026Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline
September 12, 2026Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?
September 12, 2026Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend
September 12, 2026Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position
September 12, 2026Canada might seem an unlikely target for a U.S. trade war
September 12, 2026Saudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires
September 11, 2026The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week
September 11, 2026The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications
September 12, 2026Ford to invest $1 billion in Kentucky truck plant, building new paint shop
September 12, 2026U.S. stocks rebounded and clawed back much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt
September 11, 2026Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated
September 10, 2026The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate
September 12, 2026President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November
September 11, 2026The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to briefly extend the current arms embargo on Sudan’s western Darfur region while negotiations continue on a contentious U.S. proposal to expand the embargo throughout the country
September 12, 2026The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn
September 11, 2026The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy
September 11, 2026A Cuban man is fighting for a new life on his troubled island after the U.S. government expelled him as part of an immigration crackdown
September 11, 2026Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands during recovery from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state
September 11, 2026U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near
September 11, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks before a BRICS summit in New Delhi
September 11, 2026Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know
September 10, 2026The Justice Department says an Afghan woman who was accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States and whose case was the first for an obscure and long-dormant court has been deported
September 11, 2026Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you
September 11, 2026The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing
September 11, 2026Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel
September 11, 2026Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike
September 11, 2026Nigeria's parliament is suspending official visits to South Africa indefinitely over anti-immigrant protests targeting Africans
September 11, 2026A report that one of Trump’s aides went a year without routine vetting raises a question a former CIA executive knows well: What is that process for?
September 11, 2026A century ago, Americans barely ate soy. Now it’s everywhere in people’s diets, even in places they don’t look or expect.
September 11, 2026A senior British defense official says more than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022
September 11, 2026CEO who sued ex-girlfriend over lavish gifts loses case
September 11, 2026BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity
September 11, 2026Rich nations are handing Nepal a climate crisis bill it can’t afford
September 11, 2026As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones
September 11, 2026Republicans have gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention
September 10, 2026The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has taken control of Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha
September 10, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions
September 10, 2026Trump officials scramble to manage fallout after his $5K check pledge to all Americans
September 11, 2026Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried appeals conviction to Supreme Court
September 11, 2026Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending
September 10, 2026U.S. stocks sank after oil prices jumped to their highest levels since May
September 10, 2026Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge
September 10, 2026The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to about 1 million ACA enrollees across 30 states
September 10, 2026The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war
September 10, 2026Ryanair's CEO disputes claims that a passenger was partly sucked out of a window during a July flight
September 10, 2026CNN's Pete Muntean has the latest on the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash. The chair of the NTSB gives new details about the dead and injured, and the ongoing investigation.
September 09, 2026Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes declined in August to their slowest annual pace in more than a year as home shoppers grappled with rising mortgage rates and home prices
September 10, 2026The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year to quell an energy-driven inflation rise
September 10, 2026Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, a bipartisan campaign launched by philanthropists Olivia and Tom Walton, pledged $100 million Thursday to make childbirth safer in the U.S. The five-year plan aims to cut the maternal mortality rate in half by 2031
September 10, 2026The AI boom and tariff uncertainty are pushing copper prices to record highs
September 10, 2026Wholesale inflation picked up in August, as energy costs kept rising
September 10, 2026Rescuers are struggling to get into a passenger ferry that had caught fire off the western Philippines, leaving five people dead and 86 missing
September 10, 2026El Niño can affect agriculture, marine life and economies in profound ways, including slowing commerce at the Panama Canal. This El Niño is likely to be the strongest in over a century.
September 10, 2026Thousands of water systems nationwide still have not accounted for potentially dangerous lead pipes supplying homes and businesses with drinking water
September 10, 2026Why there will be a new moment of silence at this year’s Ground Zero ceremony
September 10, 2026Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still rare
September 10, 2026Know your bonds: A quick guide to Treasuries
September 10, 2026Working to keep the majority in Congress, Republicans are showcasing their chief legislative accomplishment in this midterm election
September 10, 2026President Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections
September 10, 2026Global brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, betting on AI momentum and strong corporate earnings, while the war in Iran continues to weigh on
December 16, 2025From pony fur to bamboo furniture, Trump’s trade war with Canada is getting even weirder
September 10, 2026California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too
September 10, 2026European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the images of the large turnout for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic were "
September 08, 2026Malaysia's data centres are consuming more power as temperatures rise, leaving a 9 gigawatt gas-fired capacity gap for the government to fill by 2032,
September 08, 2026Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, confirmed a senior minister, as part of the UK's efforts
September 08, 2026The Indonesian agency responsible for the country's free meals programme has temporarily closed nearly 2,000 kitchens for failing to register for hygiene checks, its chief
September 08, 2026The last time Japan's central bank lifted its main policy rate half a percentage point, prices were so hot the land the Imperial Palace sat on was said to be
September 08, 2026China's car exports stayed robust in August as BYD and other automakers shipped a record number of vehicles overseas, in sharp contrast to a sluggish domestic market where
September 08, 2026Ministerial salaries in Singapore, already among the world's highest, will go up from October 15, boosting the prime minister's annual
September 08, 2026Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73
September 08, 2026Democratic Republic of Congo plans to tighten control over geological data that guides billions of dollars in mining exploration, potentially
September 08, 2026Talks between BHP and unions representing workers at the mining giant's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia ended without a deal, with further
September 08, 2026Asian shares and U.S. futures have fallen as flaring conflict in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher
September 08, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Summer's officially over. Buckle up!
September 08, 2026Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney increased economic pressure on his
September 08, 2026The Japanese yen climbed to a seven-month high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as traders continued to unwind short positions amid growing bets of a
September 08, 2026China's export growth quickened last month, buoyed by strong overseas appetite for high-tech and AI-related products, providing vital support for
September 08, 2026Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to
September 08, 2026Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70
September 08, 2026The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food
September 08, 2026China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods
September 08, 2026The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding
September 08, 2026Russia's defence ministry wants to claim back part of a one-off payout from contract service personnel found guilty of criminal offences at home, a document showed, amid increasing
September 08, 2026Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that Tokyo and Washington remain aligned in their approach to currency markets and will continue close
September 08, 2026A surge in the yen and mixed economic data sent Asian stocks lower on Tuesday, while fresh Iranian threats in the Gulf drove commodity prices and
September 08, 2026Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed at the start of this week, after Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate for any new U.S. attacks.
September 08, 2026A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell sharply in September, a survey showed on Tuesday, as fears of higher interest rates and a rebound in fuel prices pressured
September 08, 2026Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by business spending that was
September 08, 2026Japan's real wages rose 2.4% in July from a year earlier, marking the biggest increase since May 2021 and the seventh consecutive month of gains,
September 08, 2026Colombia's consumer prices rose 0.39% in August, the country's DANE statistics agency said on Monday, taking annual price growth to 6.24%.
September 08, 2026Florida-based EverBank Financial has agreed to acquire WaFd, a smaller bank in the Pacific Northwest, in a $3.9 billion reverse merger transaction, the companies said on Monday.
September 08, 2026Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats
September 08, 2026Airbus jet deliveries rose 9% in the first eight months of 2026, leaving the European planemaker broadly on track to meet its target for the year, but with some catching-up
September 07, 2026Proxy adviser ISS has urged Conagra Brands' shareholders to vote against proposed changes to the U.S. packaged food maker's executive compensation programme.
September 07, 2026Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Monday as Iran vowed to strike energy infrastructure across the Middle East in response to further U.S. attacks on its
September 07, 2026Volkswagen on Monday struck a preliminary deal that will see one of its German sites switch to defence production under
September 07, 2026Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced the closure of the German consulate in St. Petersburg
September 07, 2026Highway 1 reopens near Big Sur as businesses hope for Labor Day boost after Timber Fire closures
September 07, 2026Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs globally to reduce costs and compete with Chinese electric carmakers
September 07, 2026'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open
September 07, 2026Video: Police shoot at armed 71-year-old woman at least a dozen times outside Port Orange station
September 07, 2026Violence in the occupied West Bank flared on Monday as Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian during a village raid by settlers from a nearby
September 07, 2026Kenya's government offered a temporary amnesty to undocumented East African nationals after hundreds of Burundians flocked to their country's embassy in Nairobi on Monday
September 07, 2026Brazil's opposition took to the streets on Independence Day on Monday as right-wing presidential candidate Senator Flavio Bolsonaro sought to capitalize
September 07, 2026Hockey families in the U.S. are feeling the pinch from rising equipment costs
September 07, 2026Argentina's rugged Patagonia is drawing increasing interest from investors searching for sites for mega data centers who are enticed by the region's
September 07, 2026Rising oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors on edge on Monday, leaving stocks to drift lower ahead of
September 07, 2026Britain's Jaguar Land Rover said on Monday it would cut nearly 10% of its workforce through voluntary redundancies over the next two years, as the car
September 07, 2026Premium German car brand Audi on Monday introduced a new compact electric vehicle to boost its presence at the smaller end of the European market, where
September 07, 2026The United Arab Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not "held hostage" by the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran,
September 07, 2026Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf,
September 07, 2026The yen surged to a seven-month high on Monday as traders reassessed the battered currency's outlook, driven by expectations of faster
September 07, 2026The poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes
September 07, 2026China's private soybean processors face a costly fourth-quarter supply squeeze as inventories tighten in
September 07, 2026Britain's finance minister, John Healey, used his first major speech since taking office seven weeks ago to try to set out a brighter vision for the
September 07, 2026'People's lives are more important than money': Food truck businesses on Kauai prepare for Hurricane Lowell
September 07, 2026UBS expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points each in September and December, after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report reinforced views of a
September 07, 2026European shares closed flat on Monday as rising oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions fuelled inflation worries, offsetting stronger-than-
September 07, 2026Indonesia is maintaining closures at several airports and shifting schools to remote learning though the eruption of Anak Krakatau is easing
September 07, 2026Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers
September 07, 2026German industrial production fell unexpectedly in July, dragged down by a sharp drop in car manufacturing, and economists do not expect the recent pickup in
September 07, 2026British finance minister John Healey faces pressure to raise billions of pounds in tax at his first budget to offset higher borrowing costs and fund Prime
September 07, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a patchy start to the week with tech leading Asian shares higher, while European and Wall Street futures barely budge.
September 07, 2026The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war
September 07, 2026In a tense meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, three of the firm's biggest power
September 04, 2026Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon
September 07, 2026Taiwan flexed its chip diplomacy muscles at a major trade show last week, portraying itself as a democratic and reliable supplier for the AI
September 07, 2026Australia's hard-right One Nation party, which has surged in recent polls, on Monday proposed redirecting a portion of people's future pension contributions to
September 07, 2026Ko Myeong-hyo loved the vibrant colour and thriving life of South Korea's soft corals when she first began diving off the coast of Jeju island six
September 07, 2026The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in September and keep hiking at a pace of once every quarter until January next year, Takuji Aida, an economic adviser to
September 07, 2026Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response"
September 06, 2026Japan's foreign reserves posted their biggest-ever drop in August, government data showed on Monday, after Tokyo launched another round of record dollar-
September 07, 2026A shortage of fuel oil used in ships and power plants looms in the third quarter as refiners increasingly squeezed by wars that have
September 07, 2026Chinese officials said on Sunday that workers had recovered 12 more bodies as the search continued for hundreds still missing after a
September 06, 2026Britain's jobs market showed signs of recovery in August as permanent staff placements rose for the first time since September 2022, according to a survey published on
September 07, 2026Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, causing flight cancellations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and stranding about 170,000 passengers in the region
September 06, 2026A senior Iranian official says Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway
September 06, 2026Colorado's "birthday rule" creates coverage headaches for family of twins
September 07, 2026America’s love affair with the pumpkin spice latte may be coming to an end
September 06, 2026Six months after a conflict that rattled markets and pushed the Gulf to the brink of a wider war, the tide may be turning against Iran as Washington
September 06, 2026The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches
September 06, 2026A building has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others
September 06, 2026Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out snap elections on Sunday a day after announcing a string of tax cuts and wage hikes, as he seeks to
September 06, 2026An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year
September 06, 2026The world is about to meet Apple’s new CEO. Here are his biggest challenges
September 06, 2026His shop straddles the US-Canada border. A historic friendship is crumbling on both sides.
September 06, 2026OPEC+ kept its oil output policy unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, it said in a statement, as the producer group
September 06, 2026An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused eight airports to suspend flight operations on Sunday,
September 06, 2026A mudslide in eastern China has killed two people and left 10 missing
September 05, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of "highly useful" talks on Saturday with two U.S. envoys seeking a deal to
September 05, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin
September 05, 2026The U.S. military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
September 05, 2026Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised more than 2 billion euros or $2.3 billion in tax cuts, salary increases and other support measures before Greece’s general election next year
September 06, 2026Argentines have broadly backed President Javier Milei’s forceful push against oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, underscoring the enduring
September 06, 2026Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday unveiled a four-year economic plan that includes tax breaks and wage hikes for pensioners and employees, as he seeks to
September 06, 2026The U.S. military has hit three Iranian oil tankers after accusing Iran of targeting its warships
September 05, 2026Italy's rising far-right politician Roberto Vannacci told a high profile business forum on Saturday that the
September 05, 2026President Donald Trump has been promising an economic boom, but Friday's positive jobs report left him frustrated
September 05, 2026Cubans are coming up with creative ways to generate power when their island has almost none left
September 05, 2026Missouri asked the U.S.
September 05, 2026The billionaire who helped broker
September 05, 2026When sheriff's deputies intercepted a trailer carrying six horses near the border town of Redford, Texas, they uncovered more than a livestock
September 05, 2026With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day
September 05, 2026A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, authorities said, 10 days after a wall
September 05, 2026Foxconn's third-quarter performance is expected to outperform market expectations given strong AI-related demand, the Taiwanese contract electronics maker said on Saturday,
September 05, 2026Wall Street will get several important updates about inflation this week
September 04, 2026South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year's annual record, the customs office said on Saturday, as the economy rides high on
September 05, 2026The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, three
September 05, 2026Niger has blamed France for inciting an attack on a key military airbase by mutinous soldiers last week, according to a government statement read on TV on Friday.
September 05, 2026The U.S. government structured its 35% position in a Venezuelan oil venture as warrants that protect Washington's stake from being weakened by fresh raises
September 05, 2026Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit the practice
September 04, 2026The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Turkish bank Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi
September 04, 2026Britain's Treasury said on Friday that it would lower a key rate used to evaluate the long-term benefits of investment in public infrastructure projects as part of plans to boost
September 05, 2026Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean vessels this week, while relatives of some crew members said the
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September 05, 2026Italian oil company Eni has improved its chances of recovering more than $2.3 billion owed by Venezuela with the signing this week of a new oil project
September 05, 2026President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and says he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are no longer a “war.”
September 05, 2026Stocks fell on Wall Street and Treasury yields rose after a surprisingly strong report on the job market appeared to increase chances that the U.S. central bank could raise interest rates later this month
September 04, 2026Trump promised ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran. So far, actions have come in drips
September 05, 2026Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale is in talks with potential investors to raise about $3.5 billion in pre-IPO funding, a source familiar
September 05, 2026Wall Street dipped on Friday as a robust jobs report raised the probability that the U.S.
September 04, 2026A federal appeals court on Friday declined to enforce most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Starbucks illegally threatened employees with reprisals for trying to
September 05, 2026A pulp mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals
September 05, 2026