Here are the 5 most important U.S. economic issues for voters
With polls showing that Americans rank the economy as their most pressing concern in the November 5 election, both Vice...
Economy
Russia’s central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
MOSCOW -- Russia’s central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21%...
IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
WASHINGTON -- The world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a...
Israel’s wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices
On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel's war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups...
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on how Arizona voters view the economy with the election close at hand
MESA, Ariz. -- The Arizona economy by many measures is flourishing, but it doesn't feel that way for a lot...
Americans say the economy is a top election issue. Here’s how economists are grading it.
With less than three weeks until the U.S. presidential election, millions of Americans say the economy is a top issue...
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part...
China’s economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
HONG KONG -- China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday,...
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
WASHINGTON -- It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China releases plan for market support
BANGKOK -- Asian shares have mostly gained after China’s central bank released plans for supporting the stock market through share...
