Finance News

September 19, 2019

House OKs measure to prevent possible end-of-month shutdown

The House passed a short-term bill Thursday to prevent a federal shutdown when the budget year ends Sept. 30, and give ...

September 19, 2019

President Trump says Fed Chair Powell's job is 'safe'

Despite all of his attacks on the Federal Reserve, President Donald Trump says Chairman Jerome Powell's job is safe.

September 19, 2019

4 ways to cover college costs if financial aid isn't enough

For 61% of students, college costs more than they expected, according to a recent survey from College Ave Student Loans ...

September 19, 2019

Japan central bank stands pat after Fed rate cut

Japan's central bank opted Thursday to keep its monetary policy unchanged despite the growing signs of trouble that prompted ...

September 19, 2019

Democrats block Pentagon bill amid border wall battle

Senate Democrats Wednesday blocked debate on the almost $700 billion Pentagon budget and other spending bills amid a feud ...

September 18, 2019

Oil price drops for 2nd day despite heightened Gulf tensions

Oil prices retreated for a second day Wednesday even as the Saudi military blamed Iran for recent attacks to critical oil ...

September 18, 2019

Markets Right Now: Stocks sink then recover after Fed cut

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Stocks are rebounding at the close of trading, ...

September 18, 2019

Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales

Germany has extended its ban on defense industry exports to Saudi Arabia for another six months, despite some calls for it ...

September 18, 2019

India's government approves ban on e-cigarettes

India's government on Wednesday decided to ban e-cigarettes, expressing concern at the alarming rate at which vaping is ...

September 18, 2019

Sri Lankan doctors strike over salary 'injustice'

Doctors at state-run hospitals across Sri Lanka began a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, demanding that the government resolve ...

September 18, 2019

China releases stockpiled pork to cool price surge

China's government is releasing pork from stockpiles to help cool surging prices ahead of Oct. 1 celebrations of the ...

September 18, 2019

Democrats push ahead with short-term bill to avoid shutdown

Democrats controlling the House are steering clear of controversy in a short-term, government-wide spending measure that's ...

September 17, 2019

Jailed tycoon and professor in Tunisia's presidential runoff

Jailed media magnate Nabil Karoui and independent law professor Kais Saied will advance to Tunisia's presidential runoff, ...

September 17, 2019

Millennial Money: Is student loan refinancing right for you?

Glossy mailers promising low rates and cleverly crafted ads on your favorite podcast might leave you wondering: Should you ...

September 17, 2019

Dutch government to reform business tax rules

The Dutch government said Tuesday it plans to reform a business tax rule that allows wealthy multinationals to reduce the ...

September 16, 2019

Poll: Outsider, jailed tycoon top Tunisian presidential vote

A jailed media magnate and an independent outsider appeared likely to face off in Tunisia's presidential runoff, after a ...

September 13, 2019

Paris sees biggest transport strike in decade over pensions

The biggest strike to hit Paris public transport since 2007 created major traffic jams Friday, disrupting tourists' plans and ...

September 13, 2019

Bundesbank chief Weidmann critical of new ECB stimulus

The head of Germany's central bank says the European Central Bank "overshot the mark" in delivering a new blast of monetary ...

September 13, 2019

The Fed and ECB aim to avoid downturns but with limited ammo

The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank are struggling mightily to invigorate their economies at a time when growth ...

September 13, 2019

US, China exchange goodwill gesture ahead of trade talks

The United States and China traded conciliatory gestures, raising hopes they can deescalate a standoff over trade that has ...