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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings barely changed in February, staying at historically high levels in a sign that the… WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings barely changed in February, staying at historically high levels in a sign that the American job market remains strong. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 8.76 million […]
(Bloomberg) — Asian equities got off to a muted start Tuesday as strong US data supported the view the Federal Reserve will be slow to cut rates. Most Read from Bloomberg Australian shares were little changed and Japanese stocks traded within tight ranges. The yen steadied above 151 per dollar after weakening on Monday against […]
By Jeremy Bowen BBC international editor 9 hours ago For weeks, President Joe Biden and his senior officials have been losing patience with the way that Israel is fighting the war in Gaza. They have used increasingly stiff language to convey their displeasure to Israel and the wider world. The
The chief executive of Denmark’s Lego on Tuesday reflected on a tough year for the world’s largest toymaker, and outlined the firm’s long-term plans to stay relevant and “cool with kids.” Lego said its 2023 revenue was 2% higher compared to the previous year, growing to 65.9 billion Danish krone (around $9.65 billion). This was in […]
By Alicia Powell and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Dresses with strong silhouettes, sparkles on both women and men and a splash of Barbie-inspired pink dominated the Oscars red carpet on Sunday. “Anatomy of a Fall” best actress nominee Sandra Huller donned a black gown with a dramatic neckline, as did actresses Eva Longoria and […]
If the economy is slowing down, nobody told the labor market. Employers added 275,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department reported Friday, in another month that exceeded expectations even as the unemployment rate rose. It was the third straight month of seasonally adjusted gains above 200,000, and the 38th consecutive month of growth — fresh […]
Strong US growth looks set to boost Federal Reserve officials’ belief that they can afford to take their time on cutting rates, as they prepare to meet on Wednesday. The Federal Open Market Committee will almost certainly vote to leave benchmark interest rates unchanged at a 23-year high of 5.25-5.5 per cent, after a lengthy […]
Oil prices rise in U.S. after strikes against Houthis Lee Ying Shan, CNBC Oil prices rose after the United States and Britain carried out military strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, as tensions in the Red Sea mount. West Texas Intermediate and Brent futures spiked more than 4% Friday morning to hit their highest levels since Dec. […]