IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag
The International Monetary Fund is projecting that global economic growth will see a slight improvement compared to its previous projections but cautions that many challenges still cloud the horizon
2023-07-26 01:16
Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bank
Lawmakers intent on reducing China’s influence on the U.S. economy are seeking to push the Treasury Department to reduce the scale of Beijing’s influence at the Inter-American Development Bank, which supports economic and social development in Latin America and Caribbean
2023-07-26 00:58
UPS and Teamsters Union reach tentative labor deal
(Reuters) -UPS has reached a tentative five-year labor deal with the Teamsters Union that represents about 340,000 U.S. workers at
2023-07-26 00:57
UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike
UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike
2023-07-26 00:23
Poland's population constantly shrinking despite pro-family policy
Poland's state statistical office says that the nation has shrunk again to just under 37.7 million in June despite returning emigrants
2023-07-25 23:18
US consumer confidence rises to two-year high in July
WASHINGTON U.S. consumer confidence increased to a two-year high in July amid continued optimism about the labor market,
2023-07-25 22:22
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to a two-year high as inflation eases
U.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this month as inflationary pressures eased and the American economy continued to show resilience in the face of dramatically higher interest rates
2023-07-25 22:18
China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang and replaces him with his predecessor, Wang Yi
China has removed outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang from office and replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi
2023-07-25 19:46
Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia
Indonesian police are investigating the illegal trade in human organs involving police and immigration officers who were accused of helping traffickers send 122 Indonesians to a hospital in Cambodia to sell their kidneys
2023-07-25 19:27
RV industry steers through post-pandemic US slump
By Timothy Aeppel The U.S. economy may ultimately skirt a recession, but it's felt like one for months
2023-07-25 18:53
Some Airbnb hosts try to beat Argentina's inflation with dollar rates and tax avoidance
By Anna-Catherine Brigida and Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES As Argentina's inflation rate soared past 100% and the value
2023-07-25 18:47
Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
A United Nations report says the Asia-Pacific region needs to drastically increase its investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate change
2023-07-25 18:28