US weekly jobless claims rise moderately; layoffs drop to 11-month low
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, while layoffs dropped
2023-08-03 20:57
US layoffs fall to lowest level in nearly a year
By Safiyah Riddle American employers announced fewer layoffs in July than the year before, marking the first year-over-year
2023-08-03 19:54
Sluggish return of business travelers forces US airlines to rejig their networks
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) -U.S. airlines are enjoying strong leisure travel demand, but corporate travelers are still not
2023-08-03 19:19
Futures extend slide as Treasury yields hit 9-month high
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as a jump in U.S. bonds yields, spurred partly by Fitch's
2023-08-03 18:28
US sees price cap on Russian oil working despite upturn in prices
By Andrea Shalal The United States remains confident that the Group of Seven's price cap on Russian oil
2023-08-03 16:27
Mitsubishi UFJ to invest $936 million in U.S. Bancorp
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said on Thursday it would invest $936 million in U.S.
2023-08-03 10:26
GM JV battery firm rejects including Ohio workers under national agreement
By David Shepardson A General Motors LG Energy Solution battery joint venture on Wednesday said it does not
2023-08-03 07:52
Fitch downgrades Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac after US rating cut
Ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday downgraded U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Long-Term Issuer Default
2023-08-03 06:55
US labor board says work rules cannot hamper unionizing
By Daniel Wiessner The agency that enforces U.S. labor laws on Wednesday made it more difficult for businesses
2023-08-03 04:52
US regulator warns brokers to bolster anti money-laundering efforts
NEW YORK The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned some broker dealers to strengthen policies and
2023-08-03 02:54
U.S. housing availability rate slips in second quarter
By Safiyah Riddle U.S. housing vacancy rates edged lower in the second quarter, according to a government report
2023-08-03 02:26
Yellen says Fitch downgrade 'entirely unwarranted' amid US economic strength
MCLEAN, Virginia U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday voiced more objections to Fitch Ratings' downgrade of the
2023-08-03 01:52