Big banks all pass the Federal Reserve's stress tests, but the tests were less vigorous this year
NEW YORK — All the major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress…
Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader has waded into a controversy over a prominent…
Iran’s parliament fires minister of economy over plummeting rial, mismanagement
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s parliament on Sunday impeached the country’s economy minister and…
China moves to boost languishing markets by ordering funds to invest more in shares
BANGKOK — The Chinese government is trying to encourage people to spend more by ensuring that…
Brazil's currency drops to weakest level yet 4 as Lula's fiscal measures debated
SAO PAULO — SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s real on Wednesday fell to its weakest level against…
Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis
TEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell its lowest level in history, losing more…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 12/5/2024
U.S. stocks slipped below their records in the runup to a big jobs report due on Friday
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The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword
Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts…
'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
EL ALTO, Bolivia — Fuel is rapidly becoming one of Bolivia’s scarcest commodities.
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