World stocks climb as hopes for lower rates lift markets
BANGKOK — Shares in Europe and Asia advanced on Wednesday after benchmarks on Wall Street surged on hopes the Federal Reserve...
US consumer confidence November falls as costs rise
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak...
US retail sales September rise slightly after summer surge
WASHINGTON — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over...
World shares mixed as hopes grow for a Fed rate cut
BANGKOK — World shares and U.S. futures were mixed on Monday after Wall Street was buoyed by revived hopes for...
Thanksgiving turkey prices stay low as other costs rise
CHELSEA, Mich. — Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate this Thanksgiving season. Doll’s...
Walmart holiday sales surge as shoppers hunt for deals
US retailers are on edge as they enter the crucial holiday season marked by consumer angst. But Walmart’s confidence has...
World stocks track Wall Street drop as global markets sink
MANILA, Philippines — World stocks on Friday tracked Wall Street’s sharp drop in skittish trading, with major benchmarks erasing the previous...
US home sales October 2025 rise as buyers return
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes increased last month to the fastest pace since February as lower mortgage rates helped...
Wall Street swings November 2025 as stocks erase surge
NEW YORK — Big swings keep rocking Wall Street, and U.S. stocks erased a huge morning gain on Thursday as...
US jobs report September 2025 shows solid 119,000 gain
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report...