No real fix to the sharp rise in public debt loads, economists say
By Ann Saphir Jackson Hole, Wyoming The steep jump in public debt loads over the past decade and
2023-08-26 23:25
Fed Latest: China Still Embedded in US Supply Chain, Paper Finds
China remains embedded in US supply chains even as American firms have taken steps to reduce direct imports
2023-08-26 22:52
Trump, Biden policies shifted trade from China at a cost, study shows
By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming U.S. trade has shifted away from China due to policies enacted by
2023-08-26 22:25
Ukraine Recap: Kyiv Hopeful on Taurus; Russia’s Azov Sea Shift
Ukraine’s defense minister said he’s confident Germany will supply his country with Taurus cruise missiles, a controversial potential
2023-08-26 21:59
Japan Coalition Member Postpones China Trip Amid Fukushima Spat
Japanese politician Natsuo Yamaguchi postponed a trip to Beijing at the request of the Chinese, the first tangible
2023-08-26 21:23
Bare electrical wire and poles in need of replacement on Maui were little match for strong winds
In the first moments of the Maui fires, when high winds brought down power poles, slapping electrified wires to the dry grass below, there was a reason the flames erupted all at once in long, neat rows -- those wires were bare, uninsulated metal that could spark on contact
2023-08-26 21:23
Broadband subsidy program that millions use will expire next year if Congress doesn’t act
One of the programs set up to ensure affordable internet for all is set to run out by the middle of 2024
2023-08-26 21:22
Germany’s Scholz Rejects Calls for More Spending to Help Economy
Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected calls for higher, debt-financed federal spending to boost growth and said Germany is well
2023-08-26 20:23
Sogo & Seibu Union Said to Plan Strike if Parent Approves Sale
Sogo & Seibu Co.’s labor union plans to go on strike if Seven & i Holdings Co. pushes
2023-08-26 19:23
Century-Old Swiss Watch Dynasty Ends With Scion Selling to Rolex
Over more than a century, three generations of Bucherers built one of the most exclusive watch and jewelry
2023-08-26 19:17
Puerto Rico board submits third plan in attempt to restructure power company debt of $10 billion
Lawyers have filed a new plan for restructuring $10 billion in debt owed by Puerto Rico’s power company in the latest attempt to end a lengthy bankruptcy process marked by acrimonious negotiations
2023-08-26 18:53
Window Opens for Brits to Lock in Cheaper Energy as Prices Drop
UK energy bills are set to fall in October but with fresh increases expected again by January it’s
2023-08-26 17:57