A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut
Fuel protests disrupt Ireland as over a third of service stations run dry
Rory McIlroy has a 6-shot lead entering the 3rd round of the Masters. Can anyone make it close?
3-way talks with the US and Iran begin in Pakistan after earlier indirect discussions
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support
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Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
February 03, 2026inflation
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Australia's central bank raises interest rate to 3.85% after 3 cuts
Australia’s central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%, after three rate cuts last year and as inflation surges
February 03, 2026
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US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December
January 30, 2026
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Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices
Consumer spending remained strong during the holiday season despite elevated prices
January 22, 2026
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Inflation fears are high. A new poll shows one group is particularly worried
Economic stress is widespread across the United States, but for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians, anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high
January 22, 2026
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Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown
U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown
January 14, 2026
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Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?
Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?
January 09, 2026
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Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty
December 31, 2025
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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025
Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street
December 30, 2025
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US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading
US stocks drifted higher to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading
December 24, 2025
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months
December 24, 2025
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S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month
Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer
December 23, 2025
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Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
U.S. consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans remain anxious about still-high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs
December 23, 2025
Economy|Education|Health|Political
These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year
December 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month
December 17, 2025
Business|Economy|World
Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests
Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its subsidized gasoline, marking the first price adjustment since 2019
December 13, 2025
Economy
This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump
December 12, 2025
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year
December 11, 2025
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Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention
December 09, 2025
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Retailers pull out the stops to neutralize inflation, tariff drag
Retailers are trying various strategies to counter the drag from inflation and tariffs,
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Why car prices won’t stop rising
Why car prices won’t stop rising
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US services little changed in November, but orders slow
The U.S. services sector activity held steady in November, with employment still subdued and prices for inputs elevated, a survey showed on Wednesday.
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|World
SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturn
The Swiss National Bank will stick to its 0% interest policy next week and well into 2026 rather than opting for negative rates, economists said on Wednesday,
December 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Inflation is catfishing you about the economy
Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.
December 02, 2025
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South Africa's private sector activity contracts for second month in November, PMI shows
South Africa's private sector activity contracted for the second consecutive month in November driven by sustained falls in output and new business volumes, an S&P
December 03, 2025
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K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%
K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%
November 29, 2025
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RBNZ's first female governor takes reins after tumultuous period
The first job for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's new chief as she starts work on Monday is to make the central bank boring again, following a
December 01, 2025
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Sharpie maker Newell Brands to cut 900 jobs, take up to $90 million charges
Newell Brands will cut 900 jobs, or 3.8% of its global workforce, and take up to $90 million in restructuring charges, the Sharpie maker said on Monday.
December 01, 2025
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You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof
You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof
December 01, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says
Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,
December 02, 2025
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S&P 500 notches weekly, monthly gains; Treasury yields advance
U.S. stocks ended higher in a truncated, post-holiday session on Friday that was complicated by an outage at an exchange operator as investors closed the book on a
November 28, 2025
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German inflation rises more than expected; labour market, retail sales weak
German inflation accelerated more than expected in November, reaching the highest level since February, while the number of people out of work rose and retail sales
November 28, 2025
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Japan finalises $117 billion extra budget to fund stimulus, mostly via debt
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Friday finalised a $117 billion supplementary budget for this financial year to fund a massive stimulus
November 28, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology
Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line
Bargain-hunting Americans clicked their way through Thanksgiving, spending $8.6 billion online so far on Black Friday,
November 28, 2025
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New Zealand central bank says economic recovery picking up
Early indicators suggest the economy had been expanding during the second half of this year and demand had stabilised, Reserve Bank of New Zealand
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Food
Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery
Japan's government said consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering despite persistent inflation in a monthly report published on Wednesday.
November 26, 2025
Business|Economy|World
Japan's leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.7% in October
A leading indicator of Japan's services sector prices rose 2.7% in October from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, a sign labour shortages continue to prod companies to pass on
November 26, 2025
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Nigeria's central bank holds key rate, wants inflation to fall further
Nigeria's central bank left its main interest rate unchanged on Tuesday, saying it wanted inflation to fall further, but it lowered a
November 25, 2025
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US consumer confidence deteriorates in November
U.S. consumer confidence sagged in November as households worried about jobs and their financial situation, likely in part
November 25, 2025
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US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries
U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not
November 25, 2025
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Stocks climb on hopes for lower interest rates as Dow rallies 660 points
Stocks climbed again on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates
November 25, 2025
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Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September
U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.
November 25, 2025
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Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation
November 25, 2025
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US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UK retailers' confidence collapses to 17-year low before budget
British retailers have reported the sharpest drop in confidence in 17 years and their sales fell again ahead of Wednesday's budget which is likely to include tax increases, according
November 25, 2025
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Inflation weighing on US income growth ahead of holiday season, study says
Inflation has helped set back income growth to levels comparable to the slow recovery from the Great Recession more than a decade ago, potentially
November 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German home prices on track for 3%-plus annual rises, further stretching affordability- Reuters poll
German home prices will rise around 3% annually over the coming years, according to property analysts polled by Reuters, outstripping overall inflation and further
November 25, 2025
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Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
Britain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth
November 25, 2025