US inflation ticks higher in July on housing costs
The rate of price growth rose to 3.2% in July but analysts said the underlying picture showed progress.
2023-08-10 22:51
Serial fraudster Mark Acklom freed from Spanish jail, court told
Mark Acklom was jailed in the UK for conning an ex-partner of £300k and then extradited to Spain.
2023-08-10 21:52
Consumer prices heated up in July, bucking a 12-month cooling streak
For the first time in more than 12 months, consumer prices heated up on an annual basis.
2023-08-10 20:53
Where people have to choose between food or home insurance
Extreme weather and climate change are driving up home insurance costs, forcing some into desperation.
2023-08-10 07:47
Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
2023-08-09 15:21
UPS driver pay deal in US to be worth $170,000 a year, firm says
The shipping giant warns of lower profits after it agreed a deal to avert a US drivers' strike.
2023-08-09 02:45
US small businesses feel better about the economy, but still can't find enough skilled workers
US small businesses are noticing slightly better business conditions and are feeling less pessimistic about the economy's future, but they're still gloomy when it comes to hiring, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business.
2023-08-08 18:22
China exports see biggest drop for three years
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.
2023-08-08 16:20
China's economy suffers new blow as exports drop 14% in July
China's exports suffered their biggest drop in more than three years in July as global demand slowed, adding further pressure on Beijing to find ways to reinvigorate the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-08 15:55
US jobs market holds steady despite rate rises
Employers added 187,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate was 3.5%.
2023-08-04 20:47
What to expect from the jobs report: Steady, but cooler growth
Despite Tuesday's credit rating downgrade amid concerns about the challenges facing the United States, markets and economists are expecting another solid jobs report Friday morning.
2023-08-04 19:22
China drops Australia barley tariffs after three years
The relationship between Canberra and Beijing has thawed since the election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
2023-08-04 13:57