Threat of US credit downgrade looms over debt ceiling talks
With one of three major rating agencies warning that America’s AAA credit is at risk, the stakes are growing in the standoff in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit
2023-05-26 00:18
Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.57% this week, highest level since mid March
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to its highest level since mid March, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers facing a housing market that’s constrained by a dearth of homes for sale
2023-05-26 00:18
US Supreme Court curbs states' property tax 'windfall'
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday curbed state and local governments from seizing and selling the
2023-05-26 00:16
Fed's Collins open to pausing rate hikes at June meeting
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Thursday the time may
2023-05-25 23:57
Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter’s forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform’s unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk
2023-05-25 23:54
Best Buy posts mixed 1Q results but gadget slump will bottom out as shoppers replace their devices.
Best Buy turned in a first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations, while the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain continued to wrestle with weak consumer demand for gadgets
2023-05-25 23:52
Supreme Court limits federal power over wetlands, boosts property rights over clean water
The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to police water pollution
2023-05-25 22:45
One of Britain's Only Female Bank Bosses Is Stepping Down
Starling Bank founder Anne Boden is stepping aside as chief executive officer, saying the move is to avoid
2023-05-25 22:28
Office landlords squeezed by falling occupancy rates, refinancing difficulties. Here's why
The failure of several large lenders earlier this year and the banking turmoil that followed have fueled worries for owners of office space
2023-05-25 22:23
Senate Republicans want EPA to drop plan to cut emissions, boost EVs
WASHINGTON A group of 27 Senate Republicans on Thursday called on the Biden administration to drop its plan
2023-05-25 22:21
Companies are finding it's not so simple to leave Russia. Others are quietly staying put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately
2023-05-25 21:23
Canada April factory sales most likely down 0.2% - Statscan flash estimate
OTTAWA Canadian factory sales most likely fell 0.2% in April from March, largely driven by the food and
2023-05-25 20:59