The Bank for International Settlements, a central bank for the world's central banks, has flagged a cluster of threats to the global economy, pointing to high government debt, persistent inflation...

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Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched monthly employment report that could shape expectations for Federal...

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U.S. technology futures edged lower in early trading as semiconductor stocks extended recent losses, while investors braced for the monthly jobs report — a key reading on the health of...

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U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, putting major indexes on course for their strongest weekly gain in roughly two months, as a pullback in bond yields gave investors room to...

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Stock markets around the world moved lower in recent trading, dragged down by weakness in technology shares, as investors held back ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs report that...

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U.S. stocks turned in a mixed performance after the release of fresh labor market data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 400 points while the tech-heavy Nasdaq struggled...

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U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer the clearest recent signal...

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The U.S. dollar has extended a notable rally, sending ripple effects through currency markets worldwide. Emerging-market currencies and commodities priced in dollars are feeling the strain. A strengthening dollar is...

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The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation — is drawing close attention from investors and policymakers watching for clues about the timing...

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Equity markets across Asia moved higher in early trading, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, after a major U.S. memory chipmaker posted results that beat expectations and boosted...

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