Brazil’s currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula’s fiscal measures debated

SAO PAULO — SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s real on Wednesday fell to its weakest level…

The ruble’s in a slump. For the Kremlin, that’s a two-edged sword

Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday after the latest inflation update…

Financial market worries over the UK budget appear to ease

LONDON — Worries about this week’s tax-raising U.K. budget within financial markets appeared to ease Friday…

Ford quarterly profit drops almost 26% due to $1B write-offs for canceled electric SUV

DETROIT — Ford’s third-quarter net profit fell nearly 26% as the company took $1 billion in…

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street declines; markets wait for China policy briefing

HONG KONG — European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with…

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions

WASHINGTON — A network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime were…

Betting on elections threatens confidence in voting and should be banned, US agency says

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses a…

Alabama woman pleads guilty to defrauding pandemic relief fund out of $2 million

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama woman has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering…

Edmunds: The five best used SUVs for under $35,000

Whether you’re a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in…