Factbox-From UPS to Detroit Three automakers, US labor unions flex muscle
A tight U.S. labor market, expiration of cyclical contracts and high living costs have triggered tough negotiations for
2023-08-30 23:15
US second-quarter economic growth revised lower as inventories drop
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. economy grew at a slightly less brisk pace than initially thought in the
2023-08-30 22:57
Factbox-Stocks to watch as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida
NEW YORK Millions of Florida residents evacuated to higher ground after Hurricane Idalia, an "extremely dangerous" Category 3
2023-08-30 22:55
Visa, Mastercard plan to hike credit-card fees - WSJ
Global payments processors Visa and Mastercard are planning to increase fees that many merchants pay when they accept
2023-08-30 22:21
The US economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously estimated
The US economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously estimated — a good sign for the Federal Reserve, which is attempting to cool demand to bring down price increases.
2023-08-30 20:48
Rising labor costs are making AI stocks even more attractive
About 300 million full-time jobs across the globe could be lost (or greatly diminished) due to the recent boom in artificial intelligence, Goldman Sachs estimates.
2023-08-30 20:21
After Tesla relaxes monitoring of drivers using its Autopilot technology, US regulators seek answers
Tesla is letting some drivers use its Autopilot driver-assist system for extended periods without making them put their hands on the steering wheel, a development that has drawn concern from U.S. safety regulators
2023-08-30 20:19
Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children
By Kailyn Rhone Pediatricians and parents are calling for the U.S. to treat new high-caffeine energy drinks like
2023-08-30 18:51
Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in court
2023-08-30 18:51
Japan’s Kishida Plans to Extend Gasoline Subsidies to Year-End
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will expand gasoline subsidies and extend them until year-end to ease
2023-08-30 18:51
Austria Caps Home Rent Increases to Ease Inflation Pressure
Austria’s government will limit rent increases for most people who don’t own homes in response to calls for
2023-08-30 18:45
Kyiv Hit in Biggest Blitz in Months as Russia Airbase Struck
Ukraine’s capital came under the heaviest missile and drone attack since the spring, as a Russian airbase far
2023-08-30 18:15