Economy
July Jobs Report Due Friday: Forecasters Eye Modest Hiring Pickup
The Labor Department will release the July jobs report Friday, with forecasters expecting a 'modest pickup' in hiring after June's 'lackluster' performance.
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Economy
French Heatwave Sparks Food Inflation Fears
Scorching temperatures in France are damaging crops, threatening to drive up food prices for consumers. The agriculture sector faces significant losses.
Economy
Carney Labels US Trade Talks ‘Nasty’ After Trump’s Canada Criticism
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described trade negotiations with the U.S. as 'nasty' following President Trump's sharp criticism of Canada's leadership and...
Economy
Apple Directs Tariff Refund to U.S. Manufacturing Investment
Apple plans to invest its substantial tariff refund into U.S. manufacturing, a strategic move highlighting the financial capacity larger corporations possess compared...
Economy
US Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil Imports, Citing Unfair Practices
The U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on some Brazilian imports starting July 22 after a probe found unfair trade practices. Brazilian President...
Economy
25 States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs, Citing “Pretext” for Illegal Taxes
Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging its latest tariffs are a pretext to replace import taxes...
Economy
US Jobless Claims Rise to 197K; Layoffs Remain Low Despite Headwinds
New US jobless claims rose to 197,000 last week, but layoffs stay historically low. The labor market shows resilience even as the...
Economy
Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth, Consumers Maintain Spending Pace
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the spring, a slowdown from Q1, but consumer spending remained strong at...
World Business
IMF Chief Praises Milei’s Austerity, Argentina Debt Outlook Strengthens
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva lauded President Javier Milei's austerity measures, stating Argentina is better positioned to meet its $58 billion debt...