US government shutdown: what does it mean?
(This Sept. 8 story has been refiled to add clearer shutdown figures in paragraph 4) Large swaths of
2023-09-14 05:24
Some big US bond investors say Fed hikes have peaked despite sticky inflation
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK Some large U.S. bond investors said on Wednesday they believe the Federal Reserve
2023-09-14 05:21
Barbie toy sales shoot up 25% after film's release
The 'Barbie' movie, which turned into a global box office phenomenon in a matter of weeks, appears to be energizing sales of Barbie toys after its summer release.
2023-09-14 04:51
US contacts oil producers, refiners as gasoline prices rise
By Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON The U.S. Energy Department has talked to oil producers and refiners
2023-09-14 03:29
‘Higher for longer’ rates remain a threat to U.S. stocks after inflation data
By David Randall NEW YORK The latest U.S. inflation data is unlikely to ease worries over persistently high
2023-09-14 02:48
Fed gets an August inflation curveball to keep hikes alive
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials hoping for evidence of a clear decline in inflation and a
2023-09-14 02:23
US Treasury posts August surplus after student loan cost reversal
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. government posted a rare August surplus of $89 billion due to the
2023-09-14 02:20
J.P.Morgan expects no further Fed interest rate hikes this cycle
J.P.Morgan Asset Management said on Wednesday it expects no further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve
2023-09-14 00:19
Fed economists sound alarm on hedge funds gaming US Treasuries
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK Researchers at the Federal Reserve have issued warnings in recent weeks about possible
2023-09-13 23:29
Fed's Jefferson sworn in as new vice chair
Philip Jefferson on Wednesday took the oath of office as the Federal Reserve Board's new vice chair, the
2023-09-13 22:25
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
Macquarie, Columbia Asia among bidders for Ramsay-Sime Darby $1.3 billion healthcare JV - sources
By Rishav Chatterjee Australia's Macquarie and Malaysian hospital chain Columbia Asia are among the bidders for the acquisition
2023-09-13 18:59