CONSUMER WATCH: HOW MUCH WILL THANKSGIVING FOOD COST?
How much will a Thanksgiving dinner cost this year? Jenn Sullivan looks at how inflation is impacting prices
November 20, 2024How much will a Thanksgiving dinner cost this year? Jenn Sullivan looks at how inflation is impacting prices
November 20, 2024Cheaper turkeys help bring down Thanksgiving dinner costs this year
November 20, 2024British house prices rose at the fastest pace since February 2023 in the 12 months to September, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday.
November 20, 2024Parties vying to lead the next Irish government are luring voters with ambitious spending plans, banking on a continued boom in foreign multinational corporate tax
November 20, 2024Volkswagen is planning to shut factories in every scenario presented to labour representatives, putting both factions on collision course in a dispute over pay and jobs,
November 20, 2024The United States could impose nearly 40% tariffs on imports from China early next year, a Reuters poll of economists showed, potentially
November 20, 2024Taiwan export orders maintained strong momentum going into the final quarter by beating expectations for October, as the island benefits from demand for artificial intelligence (AI)
November 20, 2024Large protests have been held in Greece as part of a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by labor unions timed to coincide with the government submitting its 2025 budget to Parliament
November 20, 2024South Africa's inflation rate dropped sharply in October to its lowest level since the peak of the COVID pandemic, data showed on Wednesday,
November 20, 2024Japan's ruling coalition on Wednesday agreed with a key opposition party on the draft of an economic stimulus package, clearing a major hurdle for the $87
November 20, 2024A general strike docked ships and disrupted rail and bus services across Greece on Wednesday, as thousands of workers marched in
November 20, 2024United Nations agencies are trying to unlock key climate financing for Afghanistan, one of the world's most vulnerable countries to
November 20, 2024Indonesia's central bank left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, saying changed global dynamics after the U.S. election
November 20, 2024Japan welcomed a record 3.31 million visitors last month, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled a tourism boom that is pouring money into the nation's coffers.
November 20, 2024German producer prices fell in October, in line with expectations, decreasing by 1.1% on the year, the federal statistics office reported on Wednesday.
November 20, 2024British inflation jumped by more than expected last month to rise back above the Bank of England's 2% target and underlying price growth
November 20, 2024Russian farmers say they will sow less wheat after heavy losses this year, switching to more profitable crops such as peas, lentils,
November 20, 2024As Volkswagen and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in Germany, company and industry data
November 20, 2024HSBC is relaunching its 'Premier' wealth banking brand in Britain, targeting so-called mass affluent customers who have between 100,000 and 2 million pounds ($2.5
November 20, 2024U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface
November 20, 2024Thailand expects to conduct the third phase of its cash handout stimulus programme in the second quarter next year, when 140 billion baht ($4.1 billion) will be distributed to 14
November 20, 2024Major Chinese fund companies announced a big reduction in fees for a batch of equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday, intensifying price competition in the
November 20, 2024The Bank of Japan is laying the groundwork to raise interest rates again, but has left markets guessing how soon and at what pace it could push up still-low borrowing
November 20, 2024The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, renewing its post-election rally after a three-session decline as investors looked for more insight on the Federal Reserve's
November 20, 2024Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after U.S. crude and gasoline stocks rose by more than expected last week, but losses were capped by worries about the
November 20, 2024Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices kept import costs high
November 20, 2024The gender pay gap in Australia has narrowed marginally though women employees on average still earned A$28,425 ($18,590) less each year than their male colleagues, a
November 20, 2024Mexico's top economy officials on Tuesday downplayed concerns about trade talks with Donald Trump's administration, saying the potential impact on American
November 20, 2024China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Wednesday, after lenders slashed the rates by higher-than-expected margins last month to revive economic
November 20, 2024California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers to $18 an hour
November 20, 2024Alibaba has raised $5 billion in a dual-currency bond, China's biggest e-commerce company said on Wednesday, marking the largest deal of its kind in the Asia-Pacific this
November 20, 2024Funding for the proposed buyout of Japan's Seven & i Holdings by its founding family will be finalised by the end of December and will involve Japan's
November 20, 2024Hong Kong hears from jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai for the first time in four years at his trial
November 20, 2024Britain's official labour market statistics may be failing to count almost 1 million people who are in work, complicating the Bank of England's task of deciding
November 20, 2024Japan's exports expanded faster than expected in October, led by a pick-up in chip equipment demand in China, though fears persist over potential U.S. protectionist
November 20, 2024The head of European planemaker Airbus said talks to finalise the takeover of part of troubled U.S. aerostructures supplier Spirit Aerosystems were going smoothly
November 19, 2024Australia's official statistician has been overestimating the cost of child care in its consumer price index for the past year, but the error will not result in any changes to
November 19, 2024A congressional panel has recommended that the U.S. toughen its trade relationship with Beijing
November 19, 2024Americans see inflation as the leading issue President-elect Donald Trump should tackle during his first 100 days in office, according to a Reuters/Ipsos
November 19, 2024Spirit Airlines was expected to be one of the big travel industry winners after the pandemic.
November 19, 2024Wall Street veteran Howard Lutnick, whose domain stretches from brokerages to real estate, has been one of Donald Trump's biggest promoters from the business world in recent
November 19, 2024President-elect Donald Trump has tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle
November 19, 2024It remains uncertain how far interest rates can fall, though the initial reductions made by the U.S. central bank are a vote of confidence that inflation is
November 19, 2024Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he spoke with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi about expanding scientific and business trade between both countries
November 19, 2024A consumer advocacy group has launched a complaint against PJM Interconnection, saying the largest U.S. grid operator is unfairly awarding record high payments to
November 19, 2024President Joe Biden is making an urgent appeal to fellow world leaders to surge money to developing nations to curb climate change as he wraps up his final appearance at a major international summit
November 19, 2024French farmers held a second day of protests on Tuesday over EU-Mercosur trade talks, with the hardline Coordination Rurale union dumping Spanish wine and blocking official buildings
November 19, 2024South Africa will use its G20 presidency to focus on advancing inclusive economic growth, food security and artificial intelligence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday
November 19, 2024Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers on Tuesday filed an antitrust lawsuit against some of the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturers accusing them of limiting the
November 19, 2024Trump picks Lutnick to be Commerce secretary
November 19, 2024CNN's Kristen Holmes and Jake Tapper discuss President-elect Trump picking Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce.
November 19, 2024Hilton Worldwide expects to quadruple the number of hotel
November 19, 2024The United States must address a growing public-health crisis over traffic deaths that remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, the head of the
November 19, 2024Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be difficult, but it’s best to have a plan well in advance of making a big change
November 19, 2024The COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan aim to agree an annual finance target of $1 trillion or more a year to help poorer countries respond to global warming.
November 19, 2024When the head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development traveled to housing sites around the country, she heard from renters in affordable housing that they felt forgotten and left out of the nation’s transition to clean energy
November 19, 2024Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
November 19, 2024Jersey Mike’s, the quickly expanding sandwich chain, is being acquired by the private equity firm Blackstone in a deal valued at $8 billion
November 19, 2024Stocks shrug off concerns about heightened US-Russia tensions
November 19, 2024Even bulls now admit that U.S. stocks and credit are expensive.
November 19, 2024The Swedish government does not plan to take a stake in lithium-ion battery maker Northvolt, Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch told Reuters on Tuesday as the company continues to
November 19, 2024The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped.Â
November 19, 2024Italian ruling-coalition lawmakers are urging the government to scale back plans to increase taxes on cryptocurrency capital gains and expand the number of firms forced to pay a
November 19, 2024Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected to 2.0% in October as gas prices fell less than the previous month, data showed on Tuesday, likely diluting chances of
November 19, 2024U.S. single-family homebuilding tumbled in October likely as Hurricanes Helene and Milton depressed activity in the South while permits rose slightly,
November 19, 2024Canada's annual inflation rate rose more than expected to 2.0% in October as gas prices fell less than the previous month, data showed on
November 19, 2024Black business owners are often frustrated by systemic racial disparities, but a new study shows how they are using race to capitalize on their ventures.
November 19, 2024Insulating attics, replacing windows and adding heat pumps can save money and reduce emissions − if residents can afford the upgrades. Carbon-offset purchases by local companies could help.
November 19, 2024The euro could fall to the key $1 mark in the next month before rebounding, potentially alongside other Europe assets given how negatively investors
November 19, 2024France's 2025 belt-tightening budget heads to the Senate next week, but few doubt the government will soon be obliged to bypass lawmakers with a risky constitutional measure that
November 19, 2024Jersey Mike’s Subs is worth $8 billion after a huge investment from Blackstone
November 19, 2024Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several pro-farmer but inflation-stoking measures in recent months, such as easing curbs on rice and onion
November 19, 2024Spain will legalise about 300,000 undocumented immigrants per year over the next three years as it seeks to expand its labour force in the face of an ageing population, Migration
November 19, 2024The Bank of England will keep Bank Rate on hold in December as global inflation worries resurface, according to a Reuters poll of economists who were split
November 19, 2024As officials from around the world strive this week to reach a deal on funding for poorer countries to tackle climate change,
November 19, 2024International Monetary Fund staff and Ukrainian authorities have reached an agreement that would give Ukraine access to about $1.1 billion, the IMF said on Tuesday, adding that
November 19, 2024As Americans bargain shop, six-figure earners flock to Walmart
November 19, 2024The Bank of England said on Tuesday it was launching a consultation on proposed, post-Brexit rules for clearing houses, payment system operators and other financial market
November 19, 2024Here’s how mass deportations could change the housing market
November 19, 2024The Nasdaq rose more than 1% and S&P 500 also ended higher on Tuesday, led by a jump in technology shares as investors eagerly awaited results this week
November 19, 2024A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan U.S.
November 19, 2024The German economy is likely to stagnate in the last three months of the year as the labour market continues to soften and possible new trade tariffs loom, the country's central
November 19, 2024President-elect Donald Trump has tasked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy with finding deep cuts in the $6 trillion federal
November 19, 2024The Bank of Mexico will likely be able to continue cutting its benchmark interest rate due to the progress made on bringing inflation down, bank governor
November 19, 2024The Bank of England's most recently appointed interest rate-setter Alan Taylor said the central bank's gradual approach to cutting borrowing costs was in line with recent market
November 19, 2024Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans upset by the US election result
November 19, 2024The second phase of Thailand's "digital wallet" handout scheme will be launched in January and distribute 40 billion baht ($1.16
November 19, 2024Rheinmetall aims for 20 billion euros ($21.08 billion) in sales for 2027, boosted by increased defence spending by EU and NATO country leaders in response to the Ukraine war, the
November 19, 2024Safe-haven assets bounced sharply on Tuesday, after a warning from Russia over its updated nuclear doctrine that was aimed at making possible enemies aware of inevitable retaliation
November 19, 2024Europe's main stock index touched its lowest level in three months on Tuesday, as escalating geopolitical tensions, fuelled
November 19, 2024More UK fund managers say they've paid higher costs in 2024 to protect their investment portfolios against fluctuations in currency markets, according to survey
November 19, 2024China is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday, a Reuters poll showed, as rate cuts a month earlier squeeze banks' profitability and the yuan
November 19, 2024Thyssenkrupp has written down the value of its steel division by another 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion), blaming the sector's
November 19, 2024Big money to respond to climate change is key to the United Nations talks underway in Azerbaijan
November 19, 2024Goldman Sachs has forecast the S&P 500 index would reach 6,500 by the end of 2025, joining peer Morgan Stanley, on the back of continued growth in the U.S. economy and
November 19, 2024A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Signs are positive for European stocks' open, with futures pointing up, and equity indices across most of Asia also in the
November 19, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that "tit-for-tat" tariffs could undermine Asia's economic prospects, raise costs and disrupt supply chains even
November 19, 2024Investors are betting a slide in the yen will force a hawkish shift at the Bank of Japan and are shorting bonds, buying bank shares and bracing for rates to rise
November 19, 2024Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus hopes ties with the U.S., the biggest buyer of Bangladeshi clothes, will strengthen despite strong criticism from President-elect Donald
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