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Labor Day 2026: From state fairs to fireworks - Here are some of the major events happening across the USLabor Day 2026 presents an exciting three-day weekend for families and friends across America. The state fairs in New York and Minnesota wi...- US unemployment claims rise to 206,000 last week, remain near historically low levelsLast week's statistics revealed an increase in new jobless claims in the United States, with initial filings rising to 206,000 for the week...
- Global Market Today: Asian bonds fall as geopolitical risks lift oil, yieldsBrent crude extended gains in early Asian trading to over $91 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Middle East. The US and Iran exchanged...
- What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in VenezuelaThe United States and Venezuela have announced a significant oil deal. This agreement grants America a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserv...
- America In Focus: Key inflation gauge remains high; Fed's Warsh signals rate hikes may be neededKey inflation gauges remained elevated last month, showing persistent cost pressures for Americans. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signa...
- Gold treads water ahead of Fed Warsh's Jackson Hole speechIn early Asian trading on Friday, gold prices slipped slightly as markets geared up for an anticipated address by Federal Reserve Chair Kev...
- The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain lowJobless claims in the United States have fallen to historic lows. Layoffs are rare, and most Americans currently enjoy job security. The ec...
- In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centersRural communities face growing concerns over rapid data center expansion. Farmers and environmentalists unite against potential farmland lo...
- Canada rejected US tariff deal. Now comes the economic costCanada faces economic fallout after trade talks with the US collapsed and Washington imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian products. ...
- Charting the Global Economy: UK payrolls slide, inflation risesThe latest figures show the UK labor market is faltering, with job vacancies reaching a five-year low. Inflation rates have intensified, fu...
- Gold steadies, heads for third straight weekly gainGold prices maintained stability, closing in on a potential third consecutive weekly rise. The support came from a weaker dollar and Treasu...
- US stocks: US market falls as bond yields rebound; Walmart slides on sales missMajor US stock indexes opened lower on Thursday. Rising government bond yields hurt investor sentiment significantly. Retail giant Walmart ...
- US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparseUS weekly jobless claims fell to 206,000 last week from a revised 212,000, signalling that layoffs remain historically low despite higher e...
- US Canada trade deal: Trump announces pause on 50% tariffs on OttawaUS President Donald Trump announced a pause on upcoming tariffs against Canada. These tariffs were scheduled to begin on Thursday for a sho...
- US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goodsUnited States and Canada face escalating trade disputes and potential tariffs. Negotiations are intensely underway to avoid new trade restr...
- In 1899, Harvard graduate James Dole came to Hawaii to grow coffee, but his failed plan B turned him into the “Pineapple King” and built a pineapple empire that became famous worldwideJames Dole arrived in Hawaii in 1899 hoping to grow coffee but his coffee venture failed, pushing him towards pineapples instead. Dole esta...
- Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midtermsRising grocery and fuel prices are emerging as a political vulnerability for US Republicans ahead of the November midterms. Despite Donald ...
- US Economy: Inflation eases but prices remain high, retail sales fall, jobless claims riseInflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising economists and...
- US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy levelUS jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet layoffs remain historically low. Current workers enjoy unusual job security as the l...
- US consumer prices increase as expected in JulyU.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginall...
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