Friday, May 1, 2026
Economy
US Fed rate decision could hold clues on timing of future cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold its key lending rate steady for a fourth...
Samsung says Q4 operating profits drop 34.57 percent
Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...
US snaps back sanctions on Venezuela, which denounces ‘blackmail’
Washington (AFP) - The United States warned Tuesday it was ready to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry...
US consumer confidence hits highest level since Dec. 2021
Washington (AFP) - US consumer confidence beat expectations in January to reach its highest level since December 2021, with the...
Chile’s whirlwind energy transition leaves workers stranded
Tocopilla (Chile) (AFP) - Vultures soar above the mining town of Tocopilla, where Chile's dizzying transition away from coal-fueled energy...
Farm uproar spreads in EU as France seeks to quell protests
Paris (AFP) - Protests by angry farmers spread across Europe on Tuesday as the French government scrambled to placate agriculture...
Farmer discontent spreads in EU as France seeks to quell protests
Paris (AFP) - Protests by angry farmers spread across the European Union on Tuesday, as the French government scrambled to...
Niger newspapers feel force of post-coup sanctions
Niamey (Niger) (AFP) - Weak sales, deserting advertisers, falling revenues and unpaid wages: Niger's newspaper industry has been buffeted by...
General Motors eyes strong 2024 as earnings top estimates
New York (AFP) - General Motors reported higher quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to continued robust vehicle pricing amid strong North...
US set to reimpose Venezuela oil sanctions over election disqualifications
Washington (AFP) - The United States warned Tuesday it will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, relaxed under...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.