In US capital, Trump tariffs bite into restaurant profits
Washington (AFP) - Brazilian coffee beans, French champagne and Chinese teas -- drinks are a profit driver for US restaurants, ...
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US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure logged a mild uptick Friday while spending weakened, triggering another ...
US Fed’s preferred inflation gauge picks up as tariff effects loom
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation edged up in May while spending weakened, government data ...
US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market
Washington (AFP) - Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released ...
Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more ...
Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Tokyo (AFP) - The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as ...
Swiss central bank cuts interest rates to zero percent
Zurich (AFP) - The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to zero percent on Thursday as inflation cools and the ...
Stocks drop, oil gains as Mideast unrest fuels inflation fears
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly fell Thursday while oil prices rose as the Israel-Iran conflict added to fears over ...
US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation ...
UK inflation dips less than expected in May
London (AFP) - British inflation eased less than expected in May after surging in April, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling ...
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