Fed agreed in May need for more rate hikes was 'less certain,' meeting minutes show
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials "generally agreed" last month that the need for further interest rate
2023-05-25 02:28
Fed officials debated need for rate hike at last meeting, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials were divided at their last meeting as to whether or not another rate hike was needed to slow the economy, according to minutes from the central bank's May policymaking meeting, released Wednesday afternoon.
2023-05-25 02:17
Canada's household debt is now highest in the G7
Household debt also exceeds Canada's entire GDP, housing agency data reveals.
2023-05-24 21:45
Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over alleged discrimination of passenger on flight from China
Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it had fired three cabin crew members after a passenger complained of discrimination on a flight from mainland China, an incident that angered Hong Kong officials and underscored the pressure on the city's flag carrier to please Beijing.
2023-05-24 15:15
Target removes some LGBTQ products after threats
The company says the move is to protect its employees amid "confrontational behaviour" in some stores.
2023-05-24 11:23
Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina's 'enormous' lithium riches
By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES Australian-based lithium miner Allkem Ltd, set for a $10.6 billion merger with U.S.-based
2023-05-24 01:57
Ming Dynasty box that sat in an attic for decades sells for $358,000
A 15th century Chinese box which went unnoticed for decades has sold for £288,000 (about $358,000), smashing its expected price at auction.
2023-05-23 22:25
South Africa could become failed state, says ANC's Fikile Mbalula
Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".
2023-05-23 20:58
Mining lags on female C-suite, board representation
By Clara Denina and Helen Reid LONDON Mining firms lag far behind other sectors on female representation in
2023-05-23 18:19
Indian banks start exchanging withdrawn 2,000-rupee notes
The 2,000-rupee notes have been withdrawn, sparking concerns and confusion.
2023-05-23 14:50
Debt ceiling deal: The sticking points holding things up
President Biden and US lawmakers are trying to hash out a deal ahead of a 1 June debt ceiling deadline.
2023-05-23 05:25
Australia gets U.S. backing for critical minerals industry
MELBOURNE Australia has won the support of the United States for development of its critical minerals industry after
2023-05-22 09:17