U.S. consumer sentiment and inflation expectations were little changed in March, a survey showed Friday. The University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 76.5 this month, compared to a final reading of 76.9 in February. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a preliminary reading of 76.9. “Consumers […]
The 13th African Games are in full swing in Ghana, but the high cost of hosting the event amid a time of economic turmoil has brought scrutiny. An outlay of almost $250m (£195.2m) has been committed on the multi-sport event, with government opposition declaring it a “misplaced priority” for a nation which is heavily indebted, […]
A senior aide to former president Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to keep him out of prison while he appeals his conviction for refusing to testify before Congress about his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Peter Navarro, a 74-year-old economist, is required to report to a prison in Miami […]
After an underwhelming 2023 campaign ended without a playoff appearance for the second straight year, the Washington Spirit went back to the drawing board this offseason. (In one instance, literally.) It retooled its roster, losing several big names and loading up on youth. It took a big swing and hired an acclaimed coach from abroad, […]
High prices and inflation have emerged as a political issue ahead of presidential and congressional elections in the United States and are severely complicating the Federal Reserve’s effort to engineer a soft landing. Inflation’s salience with voters ranks well behind immigration and the general state of the economy — but ahead of foreign policy, climate, […]
George Martin made his first start of this Six Nations in England’s win over Ireland Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon Date: Saturday, 16 March Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds; live text updates & highlights on BBC Sport website & app; watch on ITV1 If ‘Le Crunch’ – the […]
Workers at an Amazon air hub in Kentucky celebrated a victory Thursday after federal labor regulators found that Amazon violated labor law by trying to prevent workers there from unionizing. The employees have been demanding higher pay, more flexible schedules and safer working conditions since 2022. After a months-long investigation, the National Labor Relations Board […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the central bank of Hong Kong, recently issued an invitation to interested parties to join its CBDC pilot program. The bank is about to kick off Phase […]
The move comes as the Palestinian Authority faces pressure to reform from the US amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser Mohammed Mustafa to be the next prime minister in the face of US pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington’s post-war vision for […]