Budget deficit smashes $1 trillion mark, the highest in seven years
The total shortfall rose thanks to a difference between revenue and expenses of more than $214.1 billion in August.
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Stocks and bonds rally as ECB unleashes new stimulus
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ECB Draghi: Euro area economy in period of 'protracted weakness'
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ECB may buy private bonds yielding less than deposit rate
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Climate change pushes U.S. fund managers to bet on AC makers
Record heatwaves in Europe and Asia this summer are leading fund managers to buy shares of air conditioning manufacturers, betting that the public health risks of...
Euro zone bond yields and euro slide after ECB unleashes stimulus
Bond yields tumbled across the euro zone on Thursday and the single currency fell toward recent 28-month lows after the European Central Bank cut interest rates...
Highlights: Draghi comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank approved a fresh stimulus package as expected on Thursday, cutting interest rates and approving a new round of bond purchases to prop...
ECB action, hit by Trump as 'hurting U.S. exports,' ups pressure on Fed
The European Central Bank's move to cut interest rates and restart a larger stimulus program drew fast reaction from the White House on Thursday, with President...
Statement from the ECB following policy meeting
Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.
ECB promises stimulus buys 'as long as necessary'
The European Central Bank promised an indefinite supply of fresh asset purchases and cut interest rates deeper into negative territory on Thursday, an effort to prop...
Philippine fast food specialist Jollibee hungry to expand in U.S., China
Jollibee Foods Corp , the Philippine fast food specialist known for fried 'Chickenjoy' and chopped hotdogs in sweet spaghetti sauce, is doubling down on expansion plans...
Gap's Old Navy plans to nearly double its store count after split
Gap Inc's Old Navy brand plans to nearly double its store count in North America as the apparel retailer readies itself to split from the parent...
Backyard Soda Co on Microventures
"Backyard Soda initially produced and sold uniquely flavored syrups comprising whole natural ingredients used to flavor sparkling water and cocktails. After learning of the potential benefits...