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

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...

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...

Iran Links Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions and Lifts Oil Prices...
Iran’s decision to condition a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on concessions from the Unit...

U.S. and Japan Intervene Jointly to Stabilize the Yen...
The United States and Japan have carried out a rare coordinated intervention in foreign exchange markets to support the ...

Powerball Drawing Draws Surge in Ticket Searches...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Online searches for Powerball tickets and drawing information climbed sharply ahead of Monday nigh...

Oil Prices Fall on Iran Diplomacy Optimism...
LONDON—Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had halted a planned military strik...

US Economic Growth Slows Unexpectedly in Second Quarter...
WASHINGTON — U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the second quarter, expanding at a 1.5% annualized rate...

Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, replacing a tempora...

Iran Conflict Drives Surge in Fuel Costs and Hits Global Aviation Profits...
The escalation of the Iran conflict has intensified pressure on the global aviation industry by driving crude oil and je...

India Wind Power Capacity Reaches Over 57,000 Megawatts...
NEW DELHI — India's installed wind power capacity reached 57,443 megawatts (MW) as of June 30, 2026, while electricity...

Singapore Passport Retains Top Global Ranking for Visa Free Travel...
SINGAPORE — Singapore has retained the world's most powerful passport, allowing its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arri...

Ryanair Profits Drop 34 Percent Amid Iran Conflict Fuel Costs...
DUBLIN — Ryanair reported a 34% drop in first-quarter profit as sharply higher fuel costs linked to the conflict invol...