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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Amid Jobs Weakness...
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% at its J...

US Airfares Expected to Stay Elevated Despite Oil Moves...
CHICAGO — U.S. airfares are likely to remain elevated even if oil prices ease, as strong travel de...

Stocks Dip as Oil Rises on Iran Tensions...
NEW YORK — Global stocks edged lower on Tuesday as oil prices held near one-week highs, with stall...

US Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly in June Data...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in June as imports fell more than exports, p...

Oil Prices Climb Amid Hormuz Stalemate Concerns...
HOUSTON — Oil prices steadied near more than one-week highs on Tuesday after gaining about 5% in t...

US June Jobs Report Shows Weaker Hiring Amid High Inflation...
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added far fewer jobs than expected in June as hiring slowed sharply, the Labor Department ...

Weak Private Payroll Growth Signals Cooling US Labor Market...
Private-sector hiring slowed in June 2026, with payroll processor ADP estimating that U.S. businesses added 98,000 jobs,...

US June Employment Report Shows 115,000 Jobs Added...
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 115,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department reported Thursday, as the labor market sh...

Philippine Factory Activity Edges Up in June...
MANILA—Philippine manufacturing activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in June, supported by stronger output and ...

UK House Price Inflation Rises Amid Falling Energy Costs...
LONDON — Annual house price inflation in the United Kingdom accelerated in June even as monthly prices were unchanged,...

US Proposes Fresh Tariffs on Economies Over Forced Labor Concerns...
WASHINGTON — The United States has proposed new tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, arguing...

Private Payrolls Rise Less Than Expected in June ADP Reports...
WASHINGTON — U.S. private employers added 98,000 jobs in June, below economists' expectations and marking a slower pac...

Why the Yen's Collapse to a 40-Year Low Threatens Global Markets...
The Japanese yen's slide to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar in nearly four decades has heightened concerns ove...

New Federal Student Loan Repayment Changes Take Effect Today...
WASHINGTON — New federal rules simplifying student loan repayment options and limiting borrowing for some graduate stu...