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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...

Yen Intervention Effects Fade After BOJ Rate Signals...
The yen’s rebound from a rare joint intervention by Japan and the United States is losing momentum...

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...

Global Stock Markets Close Lower Amid Iran Deal Uncertainty...
LONDON — Global stock markets closed lower on Friday as investors weighed uncertainty surrounding negotiations between...

India's Cash Transfer Programs Provide Relief but Strain Government Budgets...
NEW DELHI — India’s expanding cash transfer programs have provided income support to millions of households, particu...

Oil Prices Rise After Postponement of US-Iran Follow-Up Talks...
NEW YORK — Oil prices rose on Friday after the postponement of planned follow-up talks between the United States and I...

India Receives First LNG Cargo Through Reopened Strait of Hormuz...
DAHEJ, INDIA — India received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo through the reopened Strait of Hormuz on Fri...

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged this week, maintaining its benchmark federal funds...

Oil Tanker Traffic Surges in Strait of Hormuz Following US-Iran Agreement...
DUBAI — Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to increase following the signing of a preliminary U...

Credit Card Fee Refund Amounts Often Exceed Expectations...
NEW YORK — Many U.S. merchants receiving payments from a long-running class-action settlement over credit card interch...

Global Trade Disrupted by Recent Tariffs and Iran Conflict Aftermath...
LONDON — Global trade flows continue to face significant disruptions from a combination of new U.S. tariffs and the li...

Poll Shows Declining Approval for Trump Economic Policies...
WASHINGTON — Public approval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the U.S. economy has declined to some of its lo...