US trade deficit August 2025 drops sharply on tariffs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports...
Wall Street swings ahead of tests as markets stay shaky
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is swinging through another unsettled day of trading on Wednesday, as a huge...
Federal Reserve interest rate cut faces sharp divide
WASHINGTON — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a...
Global Shares Sink as Tech Sell-off Hits Asia and Europe
BANGKOK — Shares in Europe and Asia tumbled on Tuesday, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul sinking more than 3%,...
Report: US is Biggest Recipient of Hidden Chinese State Loans
WASHINGTON — For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling its rise...
South Korea investments rise after US tariff deal
SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies on Sunday announced fresh domestic investment plans at a...
US utility bill delinquencies surge in new analysis
WASHINGTON — More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes,...
FAA lifts flight cuts, allowing airlines to resume schedules
The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during...
US economy shutdown impact grows amid rising stress
WASHINGTON — The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy...
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retirement and successor named
NEW YORK — Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who turned the nation’s largest retailer into a tech-powered giant since taking over...