LONDON/SINGAPORE—The dollar slipped on Friday as investors bet U.S. interest rates have peaked, while the yen edged higher after Japan’s core consumer price growth picked up, reinforcing views that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may soon roll back monetary stimulus. With U.S. markets closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and due for a shorter […]
Australian researchers have found that COVID-19 is contributing to the premature ageing of the brain.
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over unsafe levels of lead found in drinking water in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Nov. 18 after locals were warned not to consume tap water. In a press release, the White House said President Biden had ordered federal assistance to supplement the territory’s response efforts owing to the […]
The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan fell last week to its lowest level in two months as Treasury market yields, which act as a benchmark for mortgage rates, continued to move lower on the back of cooling inflation and a softening economy. The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate […]
LONDON—The euro rose on Thursday for the first time this week, after data suggested the downturn in the eurozone economy may be starting to ease, although holidays in the United States and Japan kept trading activity muted. With markets shut in Japan and the United States for Thanksgiving holidays, currencies traded with some volatility, as […]
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LONDON—The dollar rebounded from a 2–1/2 month low on Wednesday as the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting hinted that interest rates would likely remain restrictive for some time, even as the rate-hike cycle appeared to be over. The Fed minutes showed the central bank would proceed “carefully” and that “all participants judged it […]
Former President Donald Trump will attend this Saturday’s college football game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers, his campaign said on Tuesday. In a statement, the campaign said President Trump “will attend the Palmetto Bowl in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM EST.” The annual Palmetto […]
Fox News on Monday announced more details for this month’s debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The debate, first announced in September, is billed by the network as “DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” according to a Nov. 20 press release. “Focusing on the major issues […]
LONDON/SINGAPORE—The yen rallied against the dollar for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as investors positioned for the possibility that the Bank of Japan will tighten monetary policy next year while the Federal Reserve loosens. The dollar hit its lowest level since mid-September at 147.16 yen and was last down 0.61 percent at 147.45. More […]
Amazon plans to train and educate millions of people across the globe on artificial intelligence (AI) for free, the company announced on Nov. 20. The tech giant plans to offer the free training amid what it says is a growing need for an AI-savvy workforce, according to a press release. The company cited a recent study […]
Some studies suggest synthetic caffeine may accelerate aging, but research is limited. Learn about the differences between natural and synthetic caffeine.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday criticized “bogus media stories” for allegations that he was anti-Semitic, following his response to a controversial social media post last week. “This past week, there were hundreds of bogus media stories claiming that I am antisemitic,” Mr. Musk wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Nothing […]
The agency is charging new taxes on Americans who make a side income of more than $600 from activities like online selling or freelance work.
Speaker Johnson says this positions the GOP to win upcoming spending battles, but Democrats claim victory in extending their 2023 funding program for 75 days.
Warning: This article contains content that some readers may find disturbing. A woman who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 34 weeks pregnant says her unborn baby saved her life. She’s now helping raise funds for the UK-based nonprofit Brain Tumor Research by taking part in its month-long Skip 10 Minutes a Day in […]