Hong Kong's leader may be barred from a key economic summit. The city says that breaks conventions
Hong Kong's government is calling on the United States to invite its city leader to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, following reports that Washington will bar the top official from the major economic summit
2023-07-28 14:23
Sweden’s GDP Shrinks More Than Expected, Fueling Recession Risks
Sweden’s economy had its biggest contraction since the pandemic in the second quarter, reviving prospects of a hard
2023-07-28 14:19
Young Chinese opt out of the rat race and pressures at home to pursue global nomad lifestyle
A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures
2023-07-28 13:59
Japan's central bank retains key interest rate while fine-tuning bond purchases for more flexibility
Japan's central bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at minus 0.1% but will fine-tune its bond purchases to allow greater flexibility
2023-07-28 13:27
China Early Economic Data Show Growth Weakening More in July
China’s economic recovery continued to lose momentum in July, high frequency indicators show, with consumers pulling back on
2023-07-28 13:23
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $910 million after months without a big winner
Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot and a chance to break a stretch of more than three months without a big winner of the game
2023-07-28 13:18
Mounting job vacancies push state and local governments into a wage war for workers
Pay is rising for many public sector employees as governments try to compete for new workers and stem a tide of retirements and resignations
2023-07-28 12:22
What to stream this weekend: Post Malone, 'Beanie Bubble,' 'This Fool,' Rolling Stones and 'Heels'
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Post Malone, a movie starring Zach Galifianakis about the creation of the cute collectable Beanie Babies and a video game for the whole family with Disney Illusion Island
2023-07-28 12:16
Australia’s Retail Sales Decline as Rising Rates Take Toll
Australian retail sales unexpectedly fell in June, suggesting consumers are hunkering down in response to the Reserve Bank’s
2023-07-28 11:27
White House rolls out measures aimed at lowering cost of housing, increasing supply
The White House has announced a series of measures that it said would reduce the cost and increase the supply of housing while bolstering protection for renters
2023-07-28 10:15
Japan Yield Breaks BOJ Ceiling as Policy Speculation Mounts
Japan’s benchmark government bond yield pierced the central bank’s ceiling amid speculation that policymakers are discussing loosening their
2023-07-28 09:47
Mexico's president offers to buy US company's coastal property for $375 million to end dispute
Mexico’s president says he has offered to buy an American company’s Caribbean coast property for $385 million to end a bitter, years-long dispute
2023-07-28 08:48