Wall Street's mood is improving — but it's far from upbeat
Wall Street's optimism has edged up in recent weeks after an August slump to levels not seen since the collapse of several regional banks earlier this year.
2023-09-14 20:22
This week's US inflation data is very important. Here's why
Markets hate uncertainty, and there's a lot of it this fall: The United Auto Workers union may strike on Friday, the federal government is heading toward another potential shutdown in October, geopolitical tensions with China remain heightened and oil prices could stay elevated through December. There's also the looming question about whether the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again.
2023-09-12 20:55
China says its economy is 'resilient', rejects Western concerns
BEIJING China's economy is resilient and has not collapsed, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday, rejecting claims
2023-09-12 17:26
Selena Gomez 'so grateful' as she joins Spotify's Billions Club
Pop star Selena Gomez has admitted she feels 'so grateful' after reaching one billion streams on Spotify with Calm Down - her collaboration with Rema
2023-09-12 15:24
Biden marks 9/11 in Alaska, calls on Americans 'to protect our democracy'
President Joe Biden marked the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Monday, telling servicemembers gathered in Anchorage, "terrorism -- including political and ideological violence -- is the opposite of all we stand for as a nation."
2023-09-12 05:59
Why stocks could avoid a steep selloff this September
US stocks typically see their worst performance of the year in September, but there are signs the market could avoid a steep downturn this time around.
2023-09-07 22:56
How big banks won the banking crisis
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the US regional banking crisis that followed earlier this year had major economic and regulatory repercussions for lenders across the globe, some of which may be felt for years to come. But now that the more immediate threat of the crisis has dissipated, some clear winners have emerged.
2023-09-05 19:59
Rising labor costs are making AI stocks even more attractive
About 300 million full-time jobs across the globe could be lost (or greatly diminished) due to the recent boom in artificial intelligence, Goldman Sachs estimates.
2023-08-30 20:27
The Fed is 'flying blind' on the economy. Will this week's jobs data help?
Welcome to jobs week. Investors are eagerly anticipating a slew of news about the health of the US labor market over the next couple of days.
2023-08-28 19:55
Woman re-arrested over alleged fatal assault at cliffs
Gardaí (Irish police) say the woman, aged is in her 20s, was previously arrested over the incident.
2023-08-28 17:46
Jackson Hole: Fed policy collides with reality in the most unequal county in America
Central bank officials from across the world have descended upon Jackson Hole, Wyoming this week to discuss policy decisions that will shape the economy for years to come.
2023-08-25 19:57
Could Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech send stocks plunging again?
With Nvidia earnings out of the way, the next test for US markets is Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's annual speech at the Jackson Hole economic summit on Friday.
2023-08-24 19:46