U.S. trade deficit narrows; gap with China widens
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in April as imports of goods dropped to a 15-month low, offsetting an aircraft-led decline in exports.
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U.S. weekly jobless claims unchanged, point to labor market strength
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting the labor market remains on solid footing despite slowing economic activity.
U.S., Mexico set to resume talks as Trump seeks more progress
Mexican and U.S. officials are set to resume talks in Washington on Thursday aimed at heading off punitive tariffs on Mexican goods after President Donald Trump...
How Mega Millions and Powerball changed the rules to boost their jackpots
Today, state-run lotteries contribute millions to state budgets, but some critics question how effective they are.
Aviva to cut 1,800 jobs globally, overhauls UK business
British insurer Aviva will cut 1,800 jobs globally as its new chief executive seeks to make the group more competitive by restructuring its British business and...
France seeks to fend off blame for FCA-Renault deal collapse
France sought to fend off a hail of criticism on Thursday after it was blamed for scuppering a $35 billion-plus merger between carmakers Fiat-Chrysler FCA and...
China rare earth prices soar on their potential role in trade war
Chinese rare earth prices are set to climb further beyond multi-year highs hit following a flurry of state media reports that Beijing could weaponize its supply-dominance...
Exclusive: India to order taxi aggregators like Uber, Ola to go electric
India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026, according to a...
Flare-up in trade tensions sours rate-hope rally
German bond yields fell to new lows on Thursday and U.S. treasury yields resumed their fall as renewed trade tensions doused a rally fueled by hopes...
Exclusive: Deutsche Bahn reviewing consultancy contracts granted to ex-managers
Deutsche Bahn is reviewing consultancy contracts granted to former managers without the knowledge of the state-owned railway operator's supervisory board, three people familiar with the matter...
Beyond Meat's home in the meat aisle sparks food fight
In a bid to directly compete with ground beef and pork sausage, Beyond Meat Inc bills itself the world's first plant-based burger sold in the meat...
Trade tensions flare-up sours rate hope rally
German bond yields plumbed new record lows on Thursday and U.S. treasury yields resumed their fall as renewed trade tensions doused a rally fueled by hopes...
Ford to close Wales engine plant in 2020: union
Ford will close its engine plant in Bridgend, south Wales, by September 2020, a trade union said on Thursday, putting 1,700 jobs at risk in the...
French bank Credit Agricole forecasts slower profit growth
Credit Agricole, France's second-largest listed bank, on Thursday said profit growth would slow over the next four years, adopting a cautious outlook in the face of...
Trade tensions flare sours rate hope rally
German bond yields plumbed new record lows on Thursday and U.S. treasury yields resumed their fall as renewed trade tensions doused a rally fueled by hopes...