Warning light flashing for Slovakia's auto industry
When David landed an assembly line job at Volkswagen's Bratislava factory, his colleagues congratulated him on securing a well-paid position he could ride to retirement.
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Oil prices rise on Iran tensions, OPEC output cuts
Oil futures rose on Friday as tensions over Iran and an extension to output cuts by OPEC and its allies boosted prices, but mixed economic data...
U.S. job growth surges, July rate cut expectations intact
U.S. job growth rebounded strongly in June, with government payrolls surging, but persistent moderate wage gains and mounting evidence the economy was losing momentum could still...
Oil prices inch up on Iran tensions and OPEC cuts
Oil prices climbed on Friday, supported by tensions over Iran and a decision by OPEC and its allies to extend an output supply cut deal until...
Wall Street retreats as rate cut expectations ease
U.S. stocks declined on Friday, as the S&P 500 retreated after closing at a record for three straight sessions, following an unexpectedly strong U.S. payrolls report...
UK competition regulator puts brake on Amazon's Deliveroo deal
Britain's competition regulator has stepped in to pause Amazon's deal with online food delivery group Deliveroo while it considers launching a full investigation.
Wall Street slips on cooling rate cut hopes
U.S. stocks fell on Friday, slipping from record levels hit in the previous session, as strong U.S. job growth in June pushed investors to scale back...
Mexico issues arrest warrants for ex-Pemex CEO Lozoya, family members
Mexico's attorney general's office said on Friday that a judge issued arrest warrants for the former chief executive of state oil firm Pemex, Emilio Lozoya, three...
Mexico and U.S. try new trade fix to win over Democrats: official
Mexico is working closely with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to close a loophole in the new North American trade deal, aimed at satisfying demands of...
How Facebook's Libra could lead you to clean out your wallet
Facebook's upcoming cryptocurrency Libra has some experts concerned about security issues. A possible bigger problem: out-of-control spending by consumers.
Fed faces tougher task in deciding whether to cut U.S. rates
U.S. employers are hiring workers at a brisk pace, but that is only making the Federal Reserve's job harder.
U.S. job growth accelerates, July rate cut still expected
U.S. job growth rebounded strongly in June, with government payrolls surging, but persistent moderate wage gains and mounting evidence the economy was losing momentum could still...
Exit of Deutsche Bank's investment bank chief marks end of era
The head of Deutsche Bank's investment bank agreed to step down on Friday in a sign of the division's waning influence as Germany's largest lender prepares...
Fed describes labor market as strong, weak inflation as 'transitory'
U.S. economic growth continued "at a solid pace" in the first half of the year though it likely weakened in recent months as higher tariffs depressed...
Graphic: America's economy and wages are cooling but not its female workforce
Data released on Friday showed a return to strong job growth in the United States, allaying some fears the U.S. economy is on a short path...