US single-family housing starts tumble in August
WASHINGTON U.S. single-family homebuilding fell in August, likely as a resurgence in mortgage rates weighed on demand for
2023-09-19 20:49
Banks scramble to find leaders equipped for today's economic realities
Wall Street has a knowledge hole.
2023-09-19 19:46
Factbox-U.S. retailers unveil hiring plans ahead of holiday shopping season
U.S. retailers plan to hire thousands to boost staffing in their warehouses and distribution centers as they prepare
2023-09-19 19:46
Xbox boss Phil Spencer expressed wish for Microsoft to acquire Nintendo in leaked email
Phil Spencer said Microsoft buying Nintendo would be "a good move for both companies".
2023-09-19 19:27
Target to hire 100,000 workers, offer huge discounts for holiday season
Target said on Tuesday it will hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season and offer deep discounts
2023-09-19 18:26
Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 13:26
Rio Tinto CEO Says Chinese Steel Demand Is Close to Peaking
The chief executive officer of the world’s second-largest iron ore producer believes Chinese consumption of steel is close
2023-09-19 10:57
Fewer 'I dos' ruin the party for China's $500 billion wedding industry
By Casey Hall and Farah Master SHANGHAI/HONG KONG COVID wasn't kind to wedding planners in China, where marriages
2023-09-19 09:56
United Nations General Assembly leaders look for unity over crises
Many of those gathering in New York will want to prioritise climate change over the war in Europe.
2023-09-19 09:22
China’s Copper Industry Is Struggling When It Should Be Booming
Copper demand in the world’s biggest user of the metal is slowing down at a time of the
2023-09-19 07:58
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
EBRD expects Ukraine investment to stay near 1.5 billion euros a year -president
By Libby George LONDON The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects to invest a similar amount
2023-09-19 03:54