Stock market today: World shares decline on worries over US debt; Germany slips into recession
Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia as investors watch for signs of progress on a deal to avert a default on U.S. government debt
2023-05-25 17:29
IEA: Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high to meet climate goals
The International Energy Agency says energy security concerns and policy support from rich countries are speeding up reliance on clean energy, but investments in coal power are on course to be nearly six-times beyond what is needed for the world to meet targets for achieving “net zero” carbon emissions
2023-05-25 15:52
China Warnings Flash Across Global Markets as Growth Disappoints
China’s muted economic rebound, and Beijing’s reluctance to deploy large-scale stimulus, are reverberating around the globe, crushing commodity
2023-05-25 15:51
Which companies are leaving Russia and which are staying? Here's a look
More than 500 companies have suspended their business in Russia, and a similar number have withdrawn completely
2023-05-25 14:56
Hong Kong-flagged vessel briefly runs aground in Egypt's vital Suez Canal, later refloated
A Hong Kong-flagged ship briefly ran aground in Egypt’s vital Suez Canal, though authorities said they were able to refloat it after it momentarily disrupted the waterway
2023-05-25 14:51
Companies find it's not so simple to leave Russia; some quietly stay put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately
2023-05-25 14:48
California unlikely to run short of electricity this summer thanks to storms, new power sources
California regulators say the state is unlikely to run short of electricity this summer, thanks to new power sources and a wet winter that filled reservoirs to restart hydroelectric power plants shuttered during the drought
2023-05-25 14:29
Singapore Dollar at Record High Versus Ringgit on China Worries
The Singaporean dollar surged to the strongest level on record against the Malaysian ringgit, with the latter suffering
2023-05-25 14:20
Cambodian union chief who led long-running casino strike gets 2-year prison sentence
A labor union leader who led a long-running strike against Cambodia’s biggest casino has been sentenced to two years in prison for incitement to commit a felony, while eight fellow union members received lesser terms that do not include time behind bars
2023-05-25 13:27
State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights
Some state lawmakers are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations
2023-05-25 13:21
Pakistan Growth Slows Sharply as Economic Challenges Mount
Pakistan’s economic growth slowed sharply to one of the lowest levels in its history as its woes intensify
2023-05-25 13:19
BHP Confident China Property Recovery Will Boost Metals Demand
BHP Group Ltd. is confident China’s troubled property market will turn around in coming months, despite gloomy economic
2023-05-25 12:45