By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON Throughout its two-year battle with inflation, the Federal Reserve has tried to squeeze consumers

A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April as consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high

The UK has paid £1.41 billion ($1.8 billion) to lenders that issued small business loans during the Covid-19

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability challenges due to a housing market limited by a shortage of homes for sale

LONDON A downturn in euro zone business activity deepened much more than expected in July as demand in

The Supreme Court has backed a California animal cruelty law that requires more space for breeding pigs

Texas may be known for its oil and natural gas, but with temperatures breaching 100F (38C) across the

Experts say Canadian consumers aren’t yet feeling the impact of the weekold port strike in British Columbia, but businesses are beginning to be pinched by the shutdown of docks that handle 25% of the country’s foreign trade

The UK’s main opposition party ruled out imposing a wealth tax in an apparent policy shift heading toward

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown

By Satoshi Sugiyama and Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan won't rule out any options in addressing excess volatility in

Officials say six people are now confirmed dead in northern Italy following floods from rain-swollen rivers