Finance

S&P 500 hits record close as traders await Nvidia earnings
Finance

S&P 500 hits record close as traders await Nvidia earnings

The S&P 500 notched a record high close on Wednesday ahead of quarterly results from Nvidia, Wall Street’s most closely...


August 28, 2025
Nvidia earnings test AI boom hype as investors eye growth slowdown
Finance

Nvidia earnings test AI boom hype as investors eye growth slowdown

SAN FRANCISCO — Chipmaker Nvidia will release a quarterly report Wednesday that could provide a better sense of whether the...


August 27, 2025
Trump invests in US rare earths to reduce China’s dominance
Finance, Politics

Trump invests in US rare earths to reduce China’s dominance

OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. production of crucial components in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets is set to expand rapidly...


August 27, 2025
Trump’s 50% tariffs on India exports take effect amid oil dispute
Finance

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India exports take effect amid oil dispute

NEW DELHI — Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to...


August 27, 2025
Immigration Boosted Europe’s Economy Post-Pandemic
Finance

Immigration Boosted Europe’s Economy Post-Pandemic

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — A jump in the share of foreign-born workers after the pandemic helped Europe bring inflation down...


August 26, 2025
Wall Street Hiring Surge Signals Confidence as Deal Activity Rebounds
Finance

Wall Street Hiring Surge Signals Confidence as Deal Activity Rebounds

NEW YORK – Wall Street banks have hired dozens of senior executives in recent months, as improved economic sentiment has...


August 26, 2025
US Consumers With Prime Credit Struggle as Loan Delinquencies Rise
Finance

US Consumers With Prime Credit Struggle as Loan Delinquencies Rise

NEW YORK – U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring...


August 26, 2025
World Shares Mixed as Fed Chair Powell Hints at Upcoming Rate Cuts
Finance

World Shares Mixed as Fed Chair Powell Hints at Upcoming Rate Cuts

BANGKOK — World shares were mixed on Monday after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted that cuts to interest...


August 25, 2025
Trump Turns $11.1B Into 10% Intel Stake Amid Chip Industry Struggles
Finance

Trump Turns $11.1B Into 10% Intel Stake Amid Chip Industry Struggles

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced the U.S. government has secured a 10% stake in struggling Silicon Valley...


August 25, 2025
Fed Chair Powell Faces Independence Test as Rate Cuts Loom
Finance, News

Fed Chair Powell Faces Independence Test as Rate Cuts Loom

WASHINGTON — Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest...


August 25, 2025