Germany's statistics office says the country's economy shrank by 0.2% in 2024 in second consecutive year of decline

Germany’s statistics office says the country’s economy shrank by 0.2% in 2024 in second consecutive year…

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

BANGKOK — Sen. Tammy Duckworth, grilling President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary over whether he…

US inflation likely remained sticky-high last month, threatening interest rate cuts

WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation probably worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas,…

UK inflation unexpectedly eases in December, which could reduce bond markets pressure

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel…

Capital One sued by US watchdog alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion

NEW YORK — A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its…

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory…

Court tells SEC to lay out why it has declined Coinbase’s request for crypto regulations

HARRSIBURG, Pa. — A federal appeals court says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission needs to…

Jack Daniels’ parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Spirits giant Brown-Forman Corp. said Tuesday it’s reducing its global workforce by about…

The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near

NEW YORK — The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024…

Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?

MADRID — Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including…