U.S. consumers are gloomy about their finances and that means a recession could be near
It’s a bad sign that shoppers are more optimistic about the overall economy than they are about their own finances.
Is there an economic argument for COVID-19 boosters?
The Biden administration’s decision to make COVID-19 booster shots available to millions of vaccinated adults may speak more to the economics of th...
How stock-market investors can tap into alternative data without breaking the bank
There are a number of publicly available alternative data that can help investors get a grip on economic activity without having to spend a fortune, economist Aneta Markowska of Jefferies and Bank of America's Thomas Thorn...
Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank, Transcenta Weaken in Hong Kong Debut
Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank, Transcenta Weaken in Hong Kong Debut
Federal judge overturns South Carolina ban on mask mandates at schools
A federal judge Tuesday suspended South Carolina from enforcing a rule that banned school districts from requiring masks for students.
Chinese aid to Pacific nations has shrunk in recent years, think tank finds
China gave significantly less aid to Pacific island nations in recent years despite Beijing’s diplomatic efforts to increase its influence in the region, according to a Sydney-based think tank.
Much at stake as Japan votes on new prime minister, who will face multiple crises
The stakes are high as Japanese governing party members vote Wednesday for four candidates seeking to replace Yoshihide Suga as prime minister.
Taiwan lawmakers brawl over handling of coronavirus pandemic
Taiwan's legislature descended into a rowdy brawl after opposition lawmakers interrupted a policy address and rushed the podium Tuesday.
Every whale is worth $2 million? Why it’s time to add the value of nature to GDP
Global powers might soon strike a ‘new deal for nature,’ while investors tag biodiversity as a growing theme
RBA Money Creation to Drive Up Australian Rates Sooner, Says CBA
RBA Money Creation to Drive Up Australian Rates Sooner, Says CBA
North Korea claims hypersonic missile made its first test flight
North Korea said Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile it implied was being developed as nuclear capable, as it continues to expand its military capabilities and pressure Washington and Seoul over long-...
United Airlines moving to fire nearly 600 workers who refuse to get vaccinated
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is moving ahead with plans to terminate close to 600 employees who didn’t meet its COVID-19 vaccination deadline, company officials said Tuesday.
My soon-to-be ex-wife received $8K in unemployment — and spent it. How can I stop her from getting her hands on my money?
'I've been paying every bill in my household for the past seven years. During that time, my wife either wasn't working or only had spotty part-time jobs.'
China Evergrande plans to raise $1.55 billion from sale of Shengjing Bank stake
China Evergrande Group is planning to raise nearly 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion) by selling part of its stake in Shengjing Bank to a state-owned enterprise as part of efforts by the debt-laden conglomerate to meet its fi...
How to invest wisely in crypto and meme stocks: Two industry pros weigh in
Mark Hulbert, founder and president of the Hulbert Financial Digest, warns that 'stubborn bullishness' among investors vowing to buy the dip or 'hold on come hell or high water' is a 'hallmark of a market top.'
Elon Musk Weighs In on Space Travel, Crypto, Death, and Taxes
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO makes the case for building human settlements on Mars and says he pays plenty of taxes in a wide-ranging interview.
Theranos lab director warned of red flags while CEO wooed investors
Fallen Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes convinced media mogul Rupert Murdoch and other billionaires to invest in her biotechnology startup despite warnings its unconventional blood tests were dangerously unreliable, ac...
TPG Consortium Lodges $1B Proposal for Australia's Smartgroup
TPG Consortium Lodges $1B Proposal for Australia's Smartgroup
Amazon Gadgets Bring a Way to Interact With Disney Characters, and Trouble for Peloton Stock
A virtual media event unveiled a flurry of new and updated consumer and smart-home products, ranging from a robot to a video doorbell.
AbbVie Says FDA Approves Qulipta as Migraine Treatment
AbbVie Says FDA Approves Qulipta as Migraine Treatment
ADRs End Lower; Teva, Atlas Copco Among Companies Actively Traded
ADRs End Lower; Teva, Atlas Copco Among Companies Actively Traded
Here’s exactly how much economists think home prices will rise in 2022 — and whether you should buy now
Home prices are expected to rise.