Trump hints economic adviser Hassett may be Fed chair pick
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hinted that he wants to nominate his chief economic adviser Kevin ...
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OECD raises US, eurozone growth targets as world economy ‘resilient’
Paris (AFP) - The world economy has been "surprisingly resilient" in the face of adversity this year, the OECD said ...
Stocks mixed as traders eye US data for Fed signals
London (AFP) - Stock markets diverged Monday as investors awaited key US data that could play a role in Federal ...
Most equity markets build on week’s rally
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets squeezed out gains Friday at the end of a strong week for equities fuelled ...
US retail sales lose steam, consumer confidence falls as costs bite
Washington (AFP) - US retail sales lost momentum in September and firms grappled with an uptick in business costs, government ...
US retail sales lose steam, consumer confidence falls as costs bite
Washington (AFP) - US retail sales lost momentum in September and firms grappled with an uptick in business costs, government ...
US retail sales miss expectations as consumers see higher costs
Washington (AFP) - US retail sales grew at a slower pace than anticipated in September, government data showed Tuesday, as ...
Stock markets advance as odds for another Fed rate cut grow
Hong Kong (AFP) - Investors on Tuesday welcomed more dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials reinforcing hopes it will cut ...
Stocks up as US rate hopes soothe nerves
London (AFP) - Global stock markets and the dollar mostly firmed Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest-rate cut ...
Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending
New York (AFP) - Americans are expected to spend a record amount over the holiday season, despite lingering worries in ...
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