Retail sales rose in June for third straight month
Spending at US retailers rose in June for the third month in a row, in a subdued show of resilience from American consumers.
2023-07-18 20:55
John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
2023-07-16 06:17
Biden administration wipes out $39bn in student loan debt
Republicans called the debt write-off for 800,000 borrowers "a slap in the face to hard-working taxpayers".
2023-07-15 09:15
Pakistan gets final approval for $3bn IMF bailout
The deal follows $2bn in financial support from Saudi Arabia for the crisis-hit nation.
2023-07-13 07:54
US inflation cooled in June for the 12th straight month
What a difference a year makes.
2023-07-12 20:46
Liechtenstein country profile
Provides an overview of Liechtenstein, including key facts about this small European state.
2023-07-12 17:17
India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff
Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.
2023-07-12 13:28
Foxconn: Apple supplier drops out of $20bn India factory plan
Some analysts say Foxconn's decision marks a setback to the country's technology industry ambitions.
2023-07-11 12:16
Modelo tops Bud Light in sales for the second month in a row
Mexican-made Modelo Especial is the top-selling beer in the United States for the second straight month, once again snatching the crown from Bud Light.
2023-07-10 23:15
China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years
China's factory-gate prices fell at the fastest pace in over seven-and-a-half years in June, while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021, adding to the case for policymakers to use more stimulus to revive sluggish demand.
2023-07-10 15:16
Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms
The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.
2023-07-07 18:45
Here's what to expect from Friday's jobs report
Just one day before Friday's key monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private payroll processor ADP reported a massive, unexpected spike in hiring activity in June.
2023-07-07 18:21