US job openings unexpectedly grew in August
The number of job openings at US employers unexpectedly surged in August, a testament to the continued strength of the labor market, according to new data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2023-10-03 22:22
The Fed's benchmark inflation gauge dipped lower in August
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed price increases cooled considerably last month, according to new Commerce Department data released Friday that also showed a slowdown in consumer spending.
2023-09-29 20:45
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro.
2023-09-22 08:50
Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank is debating whether it has done enough to stabilise prices.
2023-09-21 02:23
US plans to monitor $6bn to Iran. Experts are sceptical
Washington says it can police how Tehran uses the prisoner swap windfall. Analysts aren't so sure.
2023-09-19 06:23
Chinese electric cars will reduce UK emissions but what about rivals here?
Chinese car imports will help the UK hit its net zero goal but could damage its own car industry.
2023-09-16 05:24
China's economic data improves in August, suggesting downturn in growth may be stabilizing
Economic activity in China appeared to improve in August, with data released on Friday suggesting a downturn in growth may be stabilizing.
2023-09-15 12:46
Wholesale inflation ticked up last month, exceeding expectations
Wholesale inflation accelerated for the second month in a row, mirroring a similar trend in the Consumer Price Index report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.
2023-09-14 21:53
Arm share sale values UK chip designer at over $54bn
The shares were priced at the top of the range that had been indicated to prospective investors.
2023-09-14 08:50
Here's what got cheaper and what got more expensive at grocery stores last month
Grocery prices in the United States cooled in August, up just 0.2% for the month. That's an improvement from July, when grocery prices were up 0.3%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, released Wednesday.
2023-09-14 04:59
US inflation pressures stubborn as fuel prices rise
The US inflation rate was 3.7% over the 12 months to August, up from 3.2% in July.
2023-09-13 21:51
US consumer prices continued to rise last month — but the Fed probably won't raise rates
US inflation accelerated in August for the second-straight month, pushed up by rising gas prices. However, core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, continued to slow, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday.
2023-09-13 20:58