Powerball, Panda-monium and a Looming Shutdown: Your Saturday US Briefing
The imminent government shutdown is weighing on everyone. Here in California, we’re worried that if Congress doesn’t reach
2023-09-30 23:17
Once Unthinkable Bond Yields Are Now the New Normal for Markets
It was the week that bond markets finally seemed to grasp what central bankers have been warning all
2023-09-30 22:53
Walmart changes pay and titles for corporate staff- WSJ
Walmart corporate staff are getting new titles and pay packages in the coming weeks to manage labor costs
2023-09-30 22:48
America is on strike. Here's the progress unions have made
Since last year's Labor Day, US unions have flexed their muscle in a way that hasn't been not seen in decades. They've scored some big victories amid some defeats.
2023-09-30 22:45
South Africa’s ANC Risks Losing Control of Most-Populous Province, KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa’s ruling party looks set to lose overall control of the country’s second-most populous province in next
2023-09-30 22:25
Poorest Monsoon in Five Years Clouds India Sugar Export Prospect
India recorded the weakest monsoon rains in five years, increasing the risk to crops in the fields and
2023-09-30 22:24
McCarthy Now Seeking Stopgap Spending Bill Without Funding Cuts
House Republicans are tentatively planning to push a rushed vote Saturday on a temporary government spending measure that
2023-09-30 22:15
Child Care Staffing Cuts, Closures Are Coming as Funding Cliff Approaches
The child-care industry is set to lose a $24 billion lifeline this weekend. The expiration of the pandemic-era
2023-09-30 21:16
How South Africa Botched Its First Coal Power-Plant Transition
South Africa’s transition away from the dirtiest fossil fuel has been marred by the botched approach to the
2023-09-30 20:57
A Shutdown Poses Political Risks Across the Washington Spectrum
A government shutdown is likely to inflict widespread political damage in Washington, but congressional Republicans could get the
2023-09-30 20:52
Axel Springer May Be Set to Join £600 Million Telegraph Auction
German media group Axel Springer SE has expressed interest in joining the upcoming auction of the UK’s Telegraph
2023-09-30 20:22
Charting the Global Economy: Inflation Cools in US and Europe
Measures of underlying inflation cooled in the US and Europe in recent months, which could prompt the central
2023-09-30 19:47