US retail sales rise slightly in June; core retail sales solid
WASHINGTON U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in June, though consumer spending appeared to be solid, which
2023-07-18 20:50
LVMH’s Sephora Weighs New China Head to Seek €20 Billion Sales
Sephora, the cosmetics retailer owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH, is considering an overhaul of its China operations, including
2023-07-18 20:29
China Evergrande reports its debt rose to $340 billion in 2022. It plans meetings with creditors
China Evergrande, the property developer whose woes helped bring about a slump in the country’s vitally important real estate market, has reported its debts rose further to about $340 billion by the end of last year
2023-07-18 20:22
Top economists urge bolder action on 'crisis of extreme inequality'
More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do more to tackle the widening gap between the rich and poor around the world, a problem they say many governments are ignoring.
2023-07-18 20:20
India to push G20 to raise share of taxes on firms where they earn 'excess profit' - sources
(his July 16 story has been corrected to show that 25% is not the tax rate, but the share of
2023-07-18 19:29
Singapore Passport Is World’s Most Powerful, Replacing Japan
Singapore has replaced Japan for having the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations,
2023-07-18 18:56
Yellen Sees Disinflation Pressures at Work as Hiring Surge Fades
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a cooling — but not faltering — labor market is playing a key
2023-07-18 18:50
Food Inflation Is Still High Around the World
Domestic food price inflation remains high around the globe, with people in Venezuela, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Argentina and Suriname
2023-07-18 18:22
Multilateral lenders need reform to meet poverty, climate change challenges - G20 panel
By Aftab Ahmed and Shivangi Acharya GANDHINAGAR, India Multilateral development banks must create a new funding mechanism and
2023-07-18 18:18
Drones Target Crimea After Putin Vows to Avenge Bridge Blast
Ukraine and Russia accused each other of overnight drone attacks hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed revenge
2023-07-18 17:59
El Salvador's president appoints finance minister Zelaya's replacement
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has appointed a temporary replacement for finance minister Alejandro Zelaya who has taken
2023-07-18 17:52
The Biden administration announces a cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices
The Biden administration and major consumer tech players are launching an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place
2023-07-18 17:51