![Fed holds interest rates steady - for now](/i/c/a5f1de57-af26-7d4e-2dc8-e4ed9d50478b.webp)
Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank is debating whether it has done enough to stabilise prices.
2023-09-21 02:18
![IMF pledges to stay in 'our lane' on climate](/i/c/012d0206-9a90-b51d-b5ee-a7f29de2ba48.webp)
IMF pledges to stay in 'our lane' on climate
The US, a major backer of the IMF, has been pushing to refine the mission of the global lender.
2023-09-19 04:23
![UAW prepares to strike as contract talks hit deadline](/i/c/31b97a46-36b9-9b49-380a-ea682d1f0963.webp)
UAW prepares to strike as contract talks hit deadline
Union boss Shawn Fain says companies can afford demands, including a 40% pay rise.
2023-09-14 22:49
![US inflation pressures stubborn as fuel prices rise](/i/c/867c87c5-2709-903b-9d60-fabc69674eb2.webp)
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 21:52
![RTÉ director general announces recruitment freeze](/i/c/affb2b00-08f0-2066-c849-9076872917fa.webp)
RTÉ director general announces recruitment freeze
All discretionary spending will be stopped in plans to restore confidence in the Irish broadcaster.
2023-09-13 19:52
![Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn](/i/c/26136689-9594-6616-41f0-6246419d6184.webp)
Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn
Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos.
2023-09-12 08:49
![China exports fall for the fourth month in a row](/i/c/bc0faef0-f05c-fd2d-ec2c-06ea18516654.webp)
China exports fall for the fourth month in a row
The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.
2023-09-07 13:27
![Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike](/i/c/f2c5af39-daad-99b9-a442-9065b6f645f8.webp)
Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike
If authorised, it would mean SAG members would be striking against TV, film and video game firms.
2023-09-02 08:46
![The Fed's preferred inflation measure stayed high in July — and consumers are continuing to spend](/i/c/91f4388c-f2c4-c7b8-948c-4384db49bf19.webp)
The Fed's preferred inflation measure stayed high in July — and consumers are continuing to spend
US inflation may have remained elevated in July, but consumers just wanted to have some fun.
2023-08-31 21:55
![UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover](/i/c/42572e55-e62b-840d-4d98-8265e82ca59f.webp)
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
2023-08-31 17:16
![Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase](/i/c/b80d0a07-b05c-1bc5-5b18-5616ad63d0f0.webp)
Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
2023-08-31 16:51
![Is India exporting food inflation to the world?](/i/c/58bc15b6-6c99-7411-f799-1c350397dc82.webp)
Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
2023-08-31 06:28