23 h. ago ‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs report

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Depressing.” “CRAZY!!” That’s how staff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics reacted after President Donald Trump fired its commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, after a dismal jobs report issued Aug. 1 undermined the White House’s claims of an economic boom. The emails obtained by The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act suggest […]

Society

37 h. ago Petronas to Expand LNG Exports Despite Rising Domestic Demand

Petroliam Nasional Bhd. is seeking to expand its liquefied natural gas exports to growing Asian markets while also supporting Malaysia’s rising energy needs, which are partly driven by a data-center boom.

Economics

45 h. ago Asian Stocks Look Subdued Ahead of US Inflation: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks were poised for a subdued open, weighed down by a risk-off mood on Wall Street ahead of a key inflation report likely to shape the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates.

Economics

45 h. ago Stocks Advance Before US Inflation, Nikkei Climbs: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks opened higher as investors remained cautious ahead of a key US inflation report expected to shape the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

Economics

3 d. ago B.C. health authority chops 57 jobs, 61 vacancies eliminated as more cuts to come: report

A PHSA spokesperson confirmed the cuts are not those involving direct patient care, but are non-unionized, management positions

Science

5 d. ago Canada lost 41K jobs in July, but unemployment rate holds steady at 6.9%

Statistics Canada says youth aged 15 to 24 saw the biggest employment drop in July amid the tough summer jobs market, with 34,000 lost.

Other

5 d. ago Asian Equities Edge Up at Open, Dollar Declines: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks edged up at the open Friday, poised for a fifth consecutive day of gains, as technology shares lifted Japanese equities.

Other

5 d. ago Asian Stocks Rise as Japan Jumps on Tariff Relief: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose Friday as Japanese shares jumped on easing trade tensions with the US and technology stocks advanced after earnings.

Economics

5 d. ago Asian Stocks Advance on Japan, Gold Futures Jump: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, while technology companies gained on strong earnings.

Economics

5 d. ago Asian Stocks Rise, Gold Futures Jump on Tariff: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, while technology companies gained on strong earnings.

Economics

5 d. ago Europe Shares to Rise, Gold Futures Jump on Tariff: Markets Wrap

European shares are set for a firmer open Friday, tracking a rally in Japanese equities as signs of easing trade tensions with the US and upbeat tech earnings lifted sentiment.

Economics

5 d. ago Gold Futures Jump on Tariff Report, Stocks Steady: Markets Wrap

Gold futures surged while European stocks and US futures treaded water at the end of a week in which markets were buffeted by tariffs, geopolitical developments and corporate earnings.

Economics

6 d. ago Asian shares mostly climb after a rally for Apple led Wall Street higher

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly advanced and financial markets appeared to show scant if any reaction to higher tariffs on exports to the United States that took effect early Thursday. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.6% to 41,025.76. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 0.6% to 25,057.84 and the Shanghai Composite added 0.1% to […]

Technology

6 d. ago Asian shares mostly climb after a rally for Apple leads Wall Street higher

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly advanced and financial markets appeared to show scant if any reaction to higher tariffs on exports to the United States that took effect early Thursday. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.6% to 41,059.15. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed 0.6% to 25,058.22 and the Shanghai Composite added 0.2% to […]

Technology

7 d. ago Asian Traders Cautious as US Data Clouds Fed Path: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks may struggle for direction on Wednesday after Wall Street erased gains, as weakening US services data raised concerns about the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

Economics

9 d. ago Asian markets are mixed after Wall St tumbles following poor US jobs report

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia are mixed after Wall Street had its worst day since May following the release of weak U.S. jobs data. Markets in Asia had already reacted on Friday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on imports from many U.S. trading partners, posting moderate losses. The new import […]

Other

9 d. ago Asian markets mostly gain after Wall St tumbles following poor US jobs report

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Asia advanced Monday after Wall Street had its worst day since May following the release of weak U.S. jobs data. Markets in Asia had already reacted on Friday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement late Thursday of sweeping tariffs on imports from many U.S. trading partners. The new import duties […]

Other

9 d. ago Asian Stocks Decline as Traders Pare Back Risk: Markets Wrap

A selloff in Asian stocks extended to a seventh day after weak US jobs data triggered a pullback in equities and fueled bets on an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Economics

9 d. ago Stock Losses Extend as Traders Cut Risk, Oil Falls: Markets Wrap

A selloff in Asian stocks extended to a seventh day after weak US jobs data triggered a pullback in equities and fueled bets on an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Economics

9 d. ago Asian Stocks Trim Losses on Tech, Oil Dips on OPEC: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks headed for their longest losing streak in two years after weak US jobs data triggered a pullback in equities and fueled bets on an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Economics