Friday May 9th, 2025 5:37AM

AP Business - Economy

Stock market today: Global shares rise after tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record
Global shares are mostly higher after technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record finish
11:12PM ( 5 months ago )
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 to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other
12:36PM ( 5 months ago )
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
Mexicans are worried that threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products, some of which support entire regional economies
11:29AM ( 5 months ago )
South Korea's central bank cuts a key rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate for the second straight month and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated
9:35PM ( 5 months ago )
South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated
9:35PM ( 5 months ago )
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
Donald Trump loved to use tariffs during his first presidency
1:24PM ( 5 months ago )
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows
9:31AM ( 5 months ago )
US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate
The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth
8:39AM ( 5 months ago )
US consumer confidence ticks higher on better outlook for hiring
Americans’ outlook on the economy improved modestly in November, lifted by expectations for lower inflation and more hiring
10:39AM ( 5 months ago )
The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation
Donald Trump has big plans for the economy
7:40AM ( 5 months ago )