ECONOMY & MARKETS

US consumer spending warmed slightly in February, according to government data released Thursday, with retail sales regaining ground after an earlier hit from cold weather.

Disney CEO Bob Iger gained a significant boost with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's endorsement in the ongoing proxy fight against activist investor Nelson Peltz.

"How can I pay you?" Tourists can pay for guesthouses and restaurants in pesos, euros or dollars.

The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) — a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services — rose 0.4% in February, above market expectations of 0.3%.

"The SEC's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF renders the asset class an accredited financial product, making it far more accessible to the masses," Jesper Johansen, Founder and CEO of Northstake, said.

Pakistan's 19 new ministers took their oath of office Monday, after an election marred by allegations of vote rigging.

Bruce Van Saun, head of Citizens Financial Group, provides expert analysis on New York Community Bank's challenges in an in-depth interview.

Biden's budget proposal aims to address economic challenges through tax reform and social program expansion, navigating political divisions in Congress.

Reddit, which will soon launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO), is a great company but may not be a sound investment.

The digital currency traded close to the $70,000 mark after crossing the $60,000 mark a week earlier. It was up 2.3% for the week, on solid interest from the newly established ETFs, the prospects of lower interest rates, and a tighter supply on the upcoming halving in April.

Serb communities in parts of Kosovo are struggling to get their hands on dinars, jeopardising the salaries, pensions and social security payments that thousands there get from Belgrade.

In February, the U.S. added 275,000 jobs, yet the unemployment rate also rose slightly, raising questions about the dynamics at play.

Over the years, Target has become a "one-stop-shop" retailer, allowing shoppers to buy everything, from groceries to medicine and apparel. In addition, it has combined online shopping with offline shopping.

NYCB faces financial turbulence with a 7% deposit loss, an 80% dividend cut, and a $1 billion capital injection, raising questions about its future stability.

The magnificent seven stocks -- Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Tesla -- have been stellar performers on Wall Street over the last 12 months, up 107% compared to 26% of the S&P 500.

China's exports sharply accelerated in the first two months of 2024, official figures showed Thursday, providing policymakers a bright spot as they battle to revive the world's second-largest economy.

NYCB seeks a $1 billion capital raise amid financial woes and leadership changes.

FICO reports a minor dip in the US average credit score, dropping from 718 to 717, indicating potential economic challenges.

Powell addresses economic uncertainty and the Fed's stance on interest rates and inflation and providing insights on monetary policy.

Britain's Conservative government is on Wednesday expected to use a budget update to unveil tax cuts for millions of workers, in an attempt to woo voters before a general election.

DCLEX's objective is to guarantee that every digital asset it issues on the blockchain is backed by shares of the underlying asset, ensuring its redeemability for the real-world asset.

The rule is expected to save Americans over $10 billion in late fees each year, lowering the typical fee from $32 to $8.

Leveraging technologies from IBM, Entrex has combated fraud rampant in the voluntary carbon market, pioneering a platform that has institutionalized and securitized carbon offsets.

Analysts see this as a pivotal moment, highlighting bitcoin's resilience and its ability to bounce back despite challenges.

Linde is a large player in its markets, especially in the industrial gas market, where the merger with Praxair gave the company a scale advantage over the competition.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang told the gathered CCP cadres, including President Xi Jinping, that the country would seek "steady growth" in consumer spending and "defuse risks in real estate (and) local government debt."

With consumers being more aware of the state of the environment, there is a growing demand for products and services that do not harm the environment and, in some cases, even have a net positive effect.

Bitcoin and smaller stocks led another winning week on Wall Street, helped by lower bond yields and AI hype, ahead of another labor market report and more earnings.

The European Central Bank is expected to freeze interest rates again this week, with officials wary of starting to cut before they see more evidence that recent falls in inflation will be sustained.