Vietnam aims to become the next Asian tiger economy
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Beneath red banners and a gold bust of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in…
Will Trump’s India tariffs shut down world’s biggest cut diamond supplier? | Business and Economy
For Kalpesh Patel, Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across India, might well mark lights out for his…
IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world…
China standoff postponed, Wall Street refocuses on inflation
Wall Street took the postponement of the U.S.-China tariff deadline in stride and refocused on inflation numbers arriving…
South Korean President Lee will travel to Washington for Aug. 25 meeting with Trump
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month…
Inflation likely moved higher last month as tariffs bite, putting the Fed in bind
WASHINGTON — Inflation likely ticked up in July for the third straight month as tariffs lift the cost…
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at…
Top Fed official says weak jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts
NEW YORK — A top official at the Federal Reserve said Saturday that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report…
The Federal Reserve’s Michelle Bowman backs three cuts to interest rates this year
NEW YORK (AP) — A top official at the Federal Reserve said Saturday that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected…
Germany factory output lowest since pandemic in 2020 | National News
German industrial production slumped to its lowest level in June since the pandemic in 2020, data showed Thursday,…
Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza
BERLIN (AP) — Germany won’t authorize any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in…
World shares are mixed as Tokyo’s benchmark jumps on tariff news
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — World shares were mixed on Friday, with Asian stocks mostly lower while Tokyo’s benchmark…