Business and Economy

US stocks take a breather, Asian bourses rise in post-Christmas trade

AFP - 2h ago

Oil leak in Peru tourist zone triggers 'environmental emergency'

AFP - 7h ago

Turkey lowers interest rate to 47.5 percent

AFP - 5h ago

Asia stocks up as 'Santa Rally' persists

AFP - 13h ago

Taiwan blocks Uber-Foodpanda merger over monopoly concerns

Dec 25 2024

Global stocks mostly higher in thin pre-Christmas trade

Dec 24 2024

Panamanians protest 'public enemy' Trump's canal threat

Dec 24 2024

Global stocks mostly rise after US tech rally

Dec 24 2024

Asian stocks mostly up after US tech rally

Dec 24 2024

Panama leaders past and present reject Trump's threat of Canal takeover

Dec 24 2024

US panel could not reach consensus on US-Japan steel deal: Nippon

Dec 24 2024

Five things to know about Panama Canal, in Trump's sights

Dec 23 2024

Mixed day for global stocks as market hopes for 'Santa Claus rally'

Dec 23 2024

Trump's TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app's fate

Dec 23 2024

European, US markets wobble awaiting Santa rally

Dec 23 2024

US probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns

Dec 23 2024

Volkswagen boss hails cost-cutting deal but shares fall

Dec 23 2024

Global stock markets mostly higher

Dec 23 2024

UK economy stagnant in third quarter in fresh setback

Dec 23 2024

Global stock markets edge higher as US inflation eases rate fears

Dec 23 2024

Honda and Nissan to launch merger talks

Dec 23 2024

Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate fears

Dec 23 2024

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

Dec 23 2024

Luxury Western goods line Russian stores, three years into sanctions

Dec 23 2024

Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate worries

Dec 23 2024

Sweet smell of success for niche perfumes

Dec 22 2024

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Dec 22 2024

Stellantis backtracks on plan to lay off 1,100 at US Jeep plant

Dec 21 2024

Albania announces shutdown of TikTok for at least a year

Dec 21 2024

Biden signs funding bill to avert government shutdown

Dec 21 2024

US Congress passes bill to avert shutdown

Dec 21 2024

France's most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream

Dec 21 2024

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome

Dec 21 2024

Amazon says US strike caused 'no disruptions'

Dec 21 2024

Qualcomm scores key win in licensing dispute with Arm

Dec 21 2024

US House passes bill to avert shutdown, Senate vote to follow

Dec 20 2024

US hours from government shutdown over Christmas

Dec 20 2024

Wall Street climbs as markets brace for possible govt shutdown

Dec 20 2024

Amazon expects no disruptions as US strike goes into 2nd day

Dec 20 2024

EU, Swiss hail 'historic' new deal resetting relations

Dec 20 2024

US confirms billions in chips funds to Samsung, Texas Instruments

Dec 20 2024

Wall Street rebounds despite US inflation ticking higher

Dec 20 2024

Ex-IMF chief Rato gets four-year jail term in Spain for tax crimes

Dec 20 2024

Fed's favored inflation gauge edges higher in November

Dec 20 2024

Argentina's dollar craze cools under greenback-loving Milei

Dec 20 2024

'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate

Dec 20 2024

Stocks retreat as US inflation ticks higher

Dec 20 2024

Spain orders 25 more Eurofighter jets from Airbus

Dec 20 2024

Russia central bank holds off rate hike after criticism

Dec 20 2024

Fed's favored inflation gauge rises again in November

Dec 20 2024

Credit Suisse collapse probe slams banking regulator

Dec 20 2024

Brits kindle Christmas spirit with second-hand gifts

Dec 20 2024

European stocks retreat further before US inflation data

Dec 20 2024

Markets struggle as traders digest Fed's hawkish pivot

Dec 20 2024

China lifts rock lobster ban, bringing end to Australian trade barriers

Dec 20 2024

Asian markets struggle as traders digest Fed's hawkish pivot

Dec 20 2024

Starbucks workers to start US strike on Friday: union

Dec 20 2024

Asian markets mixed as traders digest Fed's hawkish pivot

Dec 20 2024

US Fed's caution on rate cuts could cause friction with Trump

Dec 20 2024

Japanese inflation jumps to 2.7% in November

Dec 20 2024

US lawmakers reject Republican bill to avert government shutdown

Dec 20 2024

El Salvador plans to sell or shut its crypto wallet

Dec 20 2024

New Nike CEO vows turnaround after earnings drop

Dec 19 2024

Republicans push new deal to avert US government shutdown

Dec 19 2024

Thousands of US Amazon staff strike days before Christmas

Dec 19 2024

Global stocks mostly fall as US Treasury yields climb

Dec 19 2024

IMF confirms talks with Argentina about new loan agreement

Dec 19 2024

US govt shutdown looms as Trump, Musk kill funding deal

Dec 19 2024

Tariffs could cause 'massive' price increases: Top Biden advisor

Dec 19 2024

Turkey's Pegasus Airlines says to buy 200 Boeing 737 aircraft

Dec 19 2024

Wall Street stocks rebound despite government shutdown threat

Dec 19 2024

Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas

Dec 19 2024

BoE holds interest rate after inflation rise

Dec 19 2024

Stock markets decline as Fed eyes fewer rate cuts

Dec 19 2024

Portugal, Spain, France bust contaminated seafood ring

Dec 19 2024

US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover

Dec 19 2024

US, European, Chinese firms seek to draw Vietnam arms deals from Russia

Dec 19 2024

Markets track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

Dec 19 2024

Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn

Dec 19 2024

Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

Dec 19 2024

Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom

Dec 19 2024

Taiwan's Foxconn in talks with Renault over Nissan stake: report

Dec 19 2024

Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate

Dec 19 2024

Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast

Dec 19 2024

TikTok's rise from fun app to US security concern

Dec 18 2024

US Fed signals fewer cuts, sending stocks tumbling

Dec 18 2024

US stocks tumble, dollar rallies as Fed signals fewer 2025 rate cuts

Dec 18 2024

US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case

Dec 18 2024

US Fed cuts key rate a quarter point and signals fewer cuts ahead

Dec 18 2024

Spain targets Airbnb in illegal ads probe

Dec 18 2024

US Fed cuts key rate a quarter point, signals fewer cuts ahead

Dec 18 2024

Stocks and dollar edge higher before Fed rate decision

Dec 18 2024

UniCredit ups pressure on Commerzbank, fuelling German anger

Dec 18 2024

Stock steady, dollar climbs before Fed rate decision

Dec 18 2024

US Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead

Dec 18 2024

UK electricity grid set for 'unprecedented' £35 bn investment

Dec 18 2024

Germany criticises UniCredit's 'unfriendly' moves on Commerzbank

Dec 18 2024

After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream

Dec 18 2024

Further hike in UK inflation hits rate cut chance

Dec 18 2024

Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app

Dec 18 2024

Stock markets, dollar climb before Fed rate decision

Dec 18 2024

Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports

Dec 18 2024

Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports

Dec 18 2024

Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jump 10% on Tokyo debut

Dec 18 2024

Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jumps 10% on Tokyo debut

Dec 18 2024

Economic woes mount for Russia's war machine

Dec 18 2024

Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia rally on Tokyo debut

Dec 18 2024