Biden’s Steel Boom Helps Spark Bidding War for an American Icon
When Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. quietly submitted its takeover bid for United States Steel Corp. it couldn’t have chosen a
2023-08-15 22:16
Russia's ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?
The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country's central bank is stepping in to halt the slide
2023-08-15 21:26
Retail sales rise 0.7% in July from June as inflation continues to ease
Americans increased their spending last month as inflation continued to ease on eggs, electronics, used cars and other items, and the job market remains healthy
2023-08-15 21:00
In 'Bidenomics,' Congress delivered a once-in-generation investment — with political promise, peril
There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs – each one reflecting trillions of public and private dollars flowing in the U.S. in a nationwide investment
2023-08-15 20:29
Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children
Child welfare advocates have filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to force the Biden administration to block imports of cocoa harvested by children in West Africa that ends up in America’s most popular chocolate desserts and candies
2023-08-15 20:24
Surprise China Rate Cut Only Highlights Tough Choices Facing Xi
President Xi Jinping has resisted pulling the trigger on a major stimulus to revive the world’s second-biggest economy.
2023-08-15 19:24
Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge
Home Depot topped profit and sales expectations in its most recent quarter, but sales continue to decline as inflation and soaring interest rates play a larger role in the spending choices made by Americans
2023-08-15 19:15
A $500 million deal to restore Gabon's coast reignites climate finance debate
Gabon is refinancing $500 million of its debt through a deal aimed at directing more funds to ocean management
2023-08-15 18:24
Target’s Struggles Are Only Getting Worse
Target Corp.’s results have been deteriorating since last year, and the retailer is likely to add to investors’
2023-08-15 17:53
Russia's central bank makes huge interest rate hike to try to prop up falling ruble
Russia’s central bank has made a large interest rate hike of 3.5%
2023-08-15 15:51
Iron Ore Climbs as China’s PBOC Cuts Rates to Support Recovery
Iron ore gained and copper fluctuated as China’s central bank cut rates to support a sputtering recovery, with
2023-08-15 15:48
Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after China reports weak July data and cuts key interest rate
Asian stock markets are mixed after China reported weak July consumer and business activity and its central bank cut a key interest rate to shore up the struggling economy
2023-08-15 13:22