
Investors fear US data disruption from looming government shutdown
By Laura Matthews NEW YORK Delays of vital economic data releases could trigger financial market volatility if a
2023-09-29 18:27

US poor face economic hit as shutdown, childcare cliff, student loans converge
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON - Lower income households and Black and Latino communities will be hit hard when a confluence
2023-09-29 18:25

Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network
Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.
2023-09-29 17:45

House expected to take up GOP stopgap bill but Congress still on track for a shutdown
The House is expected to take up a GOP stopgap bill to extend government funding on Friday -- but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to lack the votes to pass it and Congress is still on track to trigger a government shutdown.
2023-09-29 17:24

Japan's economy minister says authorities must ensure end to deflation
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan is no longer in deflation but policymakers need to ensure
2023-09-29 15:20

Dollar's smile makes Wall Street frown: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -The 'dollar smile' can be a blessing for Wall Street, or a curse. Right
2023-09-29 14:51

Senior West Wing staff learning to do tasks typically done by junior aides as White House braces for shutdown
The White House is continuing to brace for a possible government shutdown this weekend, including making preparations for many junior personnel being furloughed starting on October 1.
2023-09-29 09:51

Menendez plans Puerto Rico donor retreat amid Democratic fears over his reelection plans
He may be facing bribery charges and calls for his resignation from more than half of his Senate Democratic colleagues. But donors can still hit the links and dine with Sen. Bob Menendez at a luxurious beachside hotel -- for a price.
2023-09-29 09:50

Dave Roberts dishes on why "sour taste" from 2022 may push Los Angeles Dodgers deeper in 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a defeat in the 2022 NLDS and it's clear that Dave Roberts and his team have not forgotten that loss heading into the 2023 MLB postseason.
2023-09-29 08:24

US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination
The US wants to find those behind the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last month.
2023-09-29 08:16

MLB Rumors: Eduardo Rodriguez to hit the free agent market early
This offseason, Eduardo Rodriguez appears to be aiming to enter the free agency market and is expected to opt out of the remainder of his contract in pursuit of a more lucrative, long-term deal.
2023-09-29 07:50

What China's economic problems mean for the world
Problems faced by the world's second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.
2023-09-29 07:20