US job openings fall below 9 million for the first time since March 2021
The number of available jobs in the United States shrank for the third consecutive month, dropping below 9 million for the first time since early 2021, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2023-08-29 22:18
Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reports $4.5bn loss
The heavily-indebted firm's shares are set to resume trading in Hong Kong from Monday.
2023-08-28 09:20
Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded
Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.
2023-08-26 23:15
Antigua and Barbuda country profile
Provides an overview of Antigua and Barbuda, including key facts about this Caribbean country.
2023-08-25 22:16
Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US
The move comes as fears grow over problems in the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-18 09:25
Fed officials fretted US inflation might not cool further unless economy slows down
Federal Reserve officials weren't convinced that inflation will continue to slow without seeing the US economy and the tight labor market also cool, according to minutes from their July policy meeting released Wednesday.
2023-08-17 02:17
VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
2023-08-16 10:15
US retail spending picked up sharply in July
Spending at US retailers rose in July at a much faster pace than in the prior month, a combination of both strong demand among American consumers and higher prices because of elevated inflation. It was also the fourth straight month that retail sales increased.
2023-08-15 23:28
China's economic activity slows further in July as recovery stalls
China has reported a slew of disappointing economic data showing another month of tepid growth in the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-15 10:53
Wholesale inflation rose more than expected in July
Wholesale inflation bucked a 12-month cooling trend in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
2023-08-11 20:54
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:29
Meat drove grocery prices up in July
Grocery prices ticked up 0.3% in July, after staying flat in June, driven largely by rising beef prices.
2023-08-10 22:54