Interview
Fed's Harker sees possible '2 to 3' rate cuts ahead this year
Philadelphia bank chief open to faster pace of easing than in June outlook based on current data
Economy
Economy
Fed's Powell says 'time has come' for U.S. to cut interest rates
Jackson Hole remarks as close as he is likely to come to declaring victory over inflation
Business trends
Japan machine tool orders rise in July on Chinese demand
Exports buoyed by Beijing's subsidies, offsetting weak home market
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China up close
Analysis: U.S. election could dictate Xi Jinping's political schedule
Bitter lesson from 2016 Clinton-Trump race reverberates through Beijing
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Trade war
U.S. lawmakers push for clampdown on tariff-dodging Chinese imports
Proposals include tightening 'de minimis' import rules, stronger enforcement
Markets
U.S. indexes end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Nasdaq gains more than 2%, with S&P 500 and Dow also rising
Japan’s leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
Economy
U.S. consumer prices rise moderately; annual increase slows to below 3%
Expectations of Fed rate cut strength on downward inflation trend
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
Business trends
Japan Inc. projects 1% net profit dip on yen uptick and U.S. worries
Outlook for fiscal year improves slightly, but slump continues in autos and steel
Economy
Singapore upgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2-3%
Trade ministry says manufacturing sector will recover gradually in second half
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
Currencies
Central banks dump dollars and yuan in favor of gold
The 'stateless currency' shines as a haven amid geopolitical tension
Markets
Wall Street bounces back after global stocks rout
Fed officials push back on bearish sentiment about U.S. economy
The Big Story
Harris takes on Trump: Asia braces as U.S. heads toward poll
As diplomats weigh policy hints, VP picks Walz and Vance vie for working class votes
Markets
Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid U.S. recession fears, Apple drop
Investors bett on aggressive Fed rate cuts; Wall Street 'fear gauge' spikes
Currencies
Malaysian ringgit hits 16-month high against dollar
Country's strong economy fuels rebound amid greenback sell-off
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Economy
Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as global sell-off whips back to Wall Street
Investors worry U.S. economy is slowing under high interest rates
Economy
Dollar hits four-month low as weak U.S. jobs data boosts rate cut bets
Japanese yen strengthens to 146.42 against greenback at one point
Economy
U.S. job growth misses expectations in July; unemployment rises to 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 114,000 jobs in sign of slowdown
Economy
Fed holds rates steady, nods to possible September cut
Powell says U.S. economy 'moving closer' to appropriate point for lower borrowing costs
Interview
Yellen suggests Japan's yen intervention differs from typical manipulation
Exclusive: U.S. treasury chief says 'beggar thy neighbor' policies should not be used
Economy
U.S. economy grows at 2.8% annualized rate, topping forecast
GDP growth regains steam in 2nd quarter; inflation slows