NEW YORK — Stocks barely budged on Wall Street Thursday as markets wait for a key…
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China keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling
BANGKOK — China’s central bank kept a key lending rate unchanged on Monday, choosing not to…
Nigeria bets on a new $2.25B World Bank loan to support reforms that have resulted in hardship
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to shore…
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after mixed economic reports, more AI ebullience
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting around their records Thursday following some mixed data on…
Southwest Airlines CEO says he won’t resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him fired
DALLAS — The CEO of Southwest Airlines said Wednesday he will not resign in the face…
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies with bitcoin and gold after inflation unexpectedly slows
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are jumping amid a worldwide rally Wednesday following a surprisingly encouraging…
Stock market today: Asian shares shrug off latest Wall St rout as Chinese factory activity weakens.
Asian shares were higher on Friday as investors shrugged off yet another decline on Wall Street,…
What comes next for Ohio’s teacher pension fund? Prospects of a ‘hostile takeover’ are being probed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A battle is under way for the future of Ohio’s $94 billion teacher…
Long-term mortgage rates ease for third straight week, dipping to just below 7%
LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped this week to just below…
More money is going to African climate startups, but a huge funding gap remains
NAIROBI, Kenya — When Ademola Adesina founded a startup to provide solar and battery-based power subscription…