Stock market today: Markets rally again as China ramps up support for its economy
World shares surged Thursday following reports that China plans to spend billions of dollars to help rebuild the capital of...
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Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters
Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters - CBS News
Stock market today: Wall Street closes its record-setting week mixed as FedEx slumps and Nike jumps
NEW YORK -- A record-setting week for Wall Street closed on a quieter note Friday, as U.S. stocks drifted around...
Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Two years ago, food cart worker Fathima Shiyama had to wait in line, sometimes for days,...
Stock market today: Dow rises toward record level as most of Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are drifting in mixed trading Monday, offering a break from their whipsaw moves in recent...
China’s economy softens in August as Beijing continues to grapple with lagging demand
BEIJING -- China’s economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and real estate prices as Beijing faces...
US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subdued
WASHINGTON -- Americans' outlook on the economy improved for the second straight month in September, bolstered by lower prices for...
Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fueled by military spending in growing economy
MOSCOW -- Russia's central bank raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 19% to combat high...
Japan’s economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks
Japan’s economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June...
Jobs report will help Federal Reserve decide how much to cut interest rates
WASHINGTON -- Friday's monthly jobs report will likely mark a pivotal moment for the economy and the Federal Reserve.If it...
