China Looks to Attract Foreign Investment as Its Economy Struggles
China’s State Council released a plan to further attract foreign investment and improve the business environment, including tax
2023-08-13 20:20
Fed officials are divided, but holding rates steady in September seems likely
Federal Reserve officials meet next month to determine whether to raise interest rates for the 12th time to cool the economy or hold them steady. Some officials think the Fed has already raised its benchmark lending rate enough to curb inflation, but others think it's too soon to tap the brakes.
2023-08-13 20:19
Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024
The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more
2023-08-13 19:54
Private Equity Snaps Up UK Health Companies as NHS Struggles: FT
Private equity firms have acquired numerous UK healthcare companies over the past two years as they seek to
2023-08-13 19:49
Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn't deserve the credit
Even President Joe Biden has some regrets about the name of the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-08-13 19:29
China State Council issues guidelines in bid to increase foreign investment
By Andrew Hayley and Ethan Wang BEIJING (Reuters) -China's State Council issued guidelines on Sunday that it said would further
2023-08-13 19:27
Taylor Swift is a hero to food banks from coast to coast
When the Arizona Food Bank Network received a call that Taylor Swift wanted to make a hefty donation to the charity as she kicked off her Eras tour in the state, some staffers thought it was a prank.
2023-08-13 17:28
U.S.-led naval group warns ships to avoid Iranian waters to avoid seizure
DUBAI A U.S.-led naval coalition in the Gulf has warned ships in the region to stay away from
2023-08-13 14:24
Lahaina residents worry a rebuilt Maui town could slip into the hands of affluent outsiders
The cost to live in Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui keeps rising thanks to a chronic housing shortage and an influx of second-home buyers and wealthy transplants snatching up properties
2023-08-13 14:18
Chinese Trust Company Clients Say Wealth Product Payout Delayed
Two clients of Chinese trust company Zhongrong International Trust Co. said the firm delayed payment of maturing wealth
2023-08-13 13:52
Dutch Farmer-Turned-Banker Urges Cleaner-Farming Shift Amid Nitrogen Crisis
One of the world’s biggest agricultural lenders is urging farmers on its home patch to go organic or
2023-08-13 13:45
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment
JAKARTA The Miss Universe Organization said it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and cancelling this year's
2023-08-13 13:23