China Faces Early Attack From Crop Pests After Extreme Weather
China’s farmers are facing an earlier than expected assault on their crops this year as extreme weather accelerates
2023-08-12 08:15
Maui Fire Death Toll Rises to 67 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Officials raised the death toll from devastating wildfires on the Hawaii island of Maui to 67 as rescue
2023-08-12 08:15
Spain Enters Race to Lead EU’s Investment Bank With Calvino Bid
Spain’s government nominated Deputy Prime Minister Nadia Calvino to lead the European Investment Bank, throwing the euro area’s
2023-08-12 03:53
Bill Gross Says 10-Year Treasuries Are ‘Overvalued’
Veteran bond investor Bill Gross reckons benchmark 10-year Treasury notes are “overvalued” at current levels. Speaking in an
2023-08-12 02:57
US Finally Joins Allies in Sanctioning Four Russian Tycoons
The US imposed sanctions on four Russian tycoons who helped found the Alfa Group banking conglomerate, finally joining
2023-08-12 02:49
South Africa’s Ex-Leader Zuma Is Freed as Thousands Released
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa granted clemency to thousands of non-violent offenders, including his predecessor Jacob Zuma who
2023-08-11 20:57
Norway’s $1.4 Trillion Wealth Fund Wants ESG Ratings Overhauled
Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund is backing a European Commission proposal to overhaul the ESG ratings industry amid
2023-08-11 19:51
Maui Death Toll Climbs to 55 After Fire Destroys Hawaiian Resort
Hundreds of people are still missing after wildfires turned the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina into ash and
2023-08-11 19:19
China Loans Plunge to 14-Year Low, Adding to Deflation Risk
Chinese banks extended the smallest amount of monthly loans since 2009 in July, a further sign of weak
2023-08-11 18:19
Coach Beat Michael Kors in the Handbag Wars. Now It Has to Fix It
Tapestry Inc., with Coach, and Capri Holdings Ltd., with Michael Kors, have been battling for nearly a decade
2023-08-11 17:52
Russia’s War Economy Is on Course to Recover From Sanctions Hit
Russia’s economy may return to its pre-war level as soon as next year as it adapts to the
2023-08-11 17:48
Train Derails in Swiss Gotthard Tunnel, Halting Key Freight Route
A freight train derailed in the Gotthard tunnel in Switzerland, blocking passage through a key route linking Northern
2023-08-11 16:45