A major international economic research body sees artificial intelligence as a key driver of global growth in the months ahead, while flagging elevated oil prices, a strong U.S. dollar, and...

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U.S. stocks moved higher in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the advance as investors absorbed a busy stretch of corporate earnings reports alongside fresh readings on...

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Japan's central bank has lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1%, marking another step in the country's gradual move away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy as it works to...

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World markets traded in mixed territory as investors weighed fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could move higher against a lift in sentiment tied to progress on...

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U.S. stock indexes moved higher in recent trading, driven by a broad rally in semiconductor shares and reinforced by the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates unchanged. Wall Street...

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The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, signaling that policymakers remain cautious as they weigh the path of inflation and the health of...

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Federal Reserve officials released their latest economic projections after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting, signaling continued caution on interest rates as inflation proves slower to cool than hoped. The...

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Brazil's central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, extending a gradual easing cycle as policymakers look to support economic...

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Equity markets advanced broadly, with Asian stocks leading the way and U.S. futures pointing higher as a technology-driven rally extended into a new session. European indexes also edged up, suggesting...

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The United Arab Emirates central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.65%, a move that closely tracks the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision under new Fed Chair...

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