ROME — Italy’s far-right government has approved a budget for next year of about 30 billion…
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Mexico says foreign firms have pledged $20 billion in investments, but many are old or uncertain
MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials announced Tuesday what they claimed was $20 billion in new foreign…
France’s budget battle: Why the government’s plan to plug the deficit is sparking an outcry
PARIS — France’s new government has unveiled its 2025 belt-tightening budget bill, with plans for major…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices…
UK leader Keir Starmer is marking 100 days in office. It has been a rocky ride
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office Saturday with little cause…
China’s finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
BEIJING — The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister…
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…
Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’
LAS VEGAS — Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 10/10/2024
U.S. stocks edged back from their record highs
What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
NEW YORK — Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this…