Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker dollar looms as a threat
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, pushing past turmoil…
US consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans…
Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers’ confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grew anxious about high…
In stunning reversal for Europe, Greek finance minister elected as Eurogroup president
ATHENS, Greece — Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was elected Thursday as president of the Eurogroup — a…
Centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Rodrigo Paz, a centrist senator who was never a nationally prominent figure until…
Saudi Arabia to supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of oil
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of crude…
Vatican reports good profit on investments and real estate as the pope tackles a financial crisis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The office that manages Vatican investments and real estate on Monday reported a profit…
Trump appointees pushed for more marble in Fed building
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the…
Russia’s economy minister says the country is on the brink of recession
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia’s economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country’s economy…
Russia’s economy minister says the country is on the brink of recession
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russia’s economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country’s…
Spaniards sour on tourism industry amid housing crunch
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In Barcelona’s residential GrĂ cia neighborhood known for its quaint squares, Txema Escorsa feels he…
North Carolina revenue predictions fall with recession risk
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials on Wednesday downgraded anticipated state revenue collections compared to their recent…