Economic News
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The bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lower
The relief that swept the bond market just a day earlier disappeared as oil prices, worries about high inflation and the U.S. government’s debt kept rising
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Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs
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US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog group warns that forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic
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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security
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US unemployment claims fell to 206,000 last week with layoffs still low by historic standards
US unemployment claims fell to 206,000 last week with layoffs still low by historic standards
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Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison
A Chinese court has sentenced Hui Ka Yan, founder of property developer Evergrande, to life in prison
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Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climb
Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month
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Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Canada and the United States have moved closer to finalizing a trade agreement that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs
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US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market
U.S. stocks rose after the Treasury Department made a move to ease pressure emanating from the bond market
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A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound
Target says it has more evidence that a merchandising overhaul under its new CEO is attracting more customers and improving sales
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