Powell Signals a June Pause, Says Fed Can Afford to Watch Data
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a clear signal he is inclined to pausing interest-rate increases next month
2023-05-20 00:21
AMLO Defies Top Court With Decree on His Flagship Works
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador issued a decree Thursday designating some of his flagship public works of
2023-05-19 22:24
Lagarde Sees Key Juncture as ECB Needs Sustainably High Rate
The European Central Bank is at a key juncture because it needs to keep persevering with its monetary
2023-05-19 20:53
Biden Pushes Momentum in Debt Talks as He Begins Summit in Japan
President Joe Biden urged his negotiators to keep pursuing a debt-limit deal after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy indicated
2023-05-19 12:20
Xi Says China Ready to Help Central Asia Boost Defense, Security
President Xi Jinping said China is ready to help Central Asian nations bolster their security and defense capabilities
2023-05-19 11:27
China Faces ‘Confidence Trap’ as Economic Recovery Falters
China’s economy is at risk of being caught in a confidence trap as the post-Covid recovery loses steam,
2023-05-19 10:23
Japan Inflation Quickens Again, Putting Pressure on BOJ View
Japan’s inflation re-accelerated in April after months of cooling, likely reinforcing views that the central bank may have
2023-05-19 08:24
McCarthy, Schumer Eye Debt-Limit Votes Ahead of June 1 Deadline
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are making plans for votes in the coming
2023-05-19 07:22
Mexico Halts Steepest-Ever Series of Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Slows
Mexico halted its steepest-ever series of interest rate rises and promised to keep them stable for an extended
2023-05-19 03:15
US Jobless Claims Tumbled Last Week After Fraud-Inflated Jump
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by the most since 2021 after fraudulent claims boosted the numbers in
2023-05-18 21:18
Thai Coalition Talks Spook Markets Amid Split Over Law on Royals
Thailand’s pro-democracy parties faced built-in obstacles to forming a government even before a historic win in Sunday’s election.
2023-05-18 19:28
Bank of Korea Staffer Caught After Twin Brother Fakes Test
One man thought he’d beat the system of South Korea’s notoriously competitive hiring market: He allegedly got his
2023-05-18 11:15