Trump says US has secured $17T in new investments. The number is likely much less.
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic boom promised by President Donald Trump centers on a single number:…
France’s court of auditors reports modest economic impact from 2024 Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Hosting the 2024 Paris Olympics generated only moderate revenues for France, with an almost negligible…
Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average salary for private-sector workers in Japan reached a record high of ¥4.78 million in 2024, up…
Wall Street points toward losses in premarket as recent red-hot rally appears to be petering out – Boston 25 News
Wall Street was poised to open with losses again Thursday following consecutive days of declines that have brought…
Bank of England holds interest rate at 4% over high inflation concerns
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 4% on Thursday as U.K.…
World shares mostly rise as a cut to US interest rates next week looks more certain
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — World shares mostly rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting run the previous day…
Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest…
Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed, and Americans, in a difficult spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new…
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly…
Stocks hold steady just below recent records on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes…