The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Semiconductor stocks, however, pulled...

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American equity indexes advanced in the latest session, lifted by a broad rebound in semiconductor stocks and falling oil prices that eased cost pressures across the economy. The Dow Jones...

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The world's leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are united in warning that...

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A widely held trade on Wall Street is showing signs of fatigue following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, according to market observers. The surprise in the labor market data has...

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A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping investors cautious and volatility...

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The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning that inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy, signaling that the battle to bring prices under control is not...

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U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer labor market data tends to reduce pressure on...

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Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is why it matters. Japan's...

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U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped — all ahead of a jobs report that could shape...

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The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia's third-largest economy as it tries to maintain its standing as the world's fastest-growing...

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