Bulgaria is set to join the euro zone. But its citizens aren’t convinced
A person beats a drum with the euro logo crossed out in red on the drumhead during a demonstration against
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Economy
CEO recession expectations decline from April scare, survey says
Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Business leaders are walking back recessionary expectations for the U.S. that initially spiked
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Inflation fears receded in May as Trump eased some tariff threats, New York Fed survey shows
Fruit and vegetables are seen at a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025. Ronaldo Schemidt | Afp
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The world could be facing another ‘China shock,’ but it comes with a silver lining
Singapore-based online grocery retailer Webuy staff is offloading containers filled with goods shipped from China. SINGAPORE — Vincent Xue runs
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U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
Hiring decreased just slightly in May even as consumers and companies braced against tariffs and a potentially slowing economy, the
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Russia lowers interest rates to 20% in first cut since 2022 as inflation pressures ease
A Moscow shopping mall pictured earlier this year. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Russia’s central bank on Friday cut
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Corporate layoffs have ramped up in recent weeks. Here are the companies making cuts
Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images While the government cost-cutting initiative known as the Department of Government Efficiency, which
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Friday’s jobs report likely will show hiring cooled in May. Here’s what to expect
A “We’re Hiring” sign at a NC Department of Adult Correction booth at a job and resource fair hosted by
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Trade deficit fell by a record amount in April as demand dropped for imports
The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners tumbled by the largest amount on record in April as companies and
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Fed ‘Beige Book’ economic report cites declining growth, rising prices and slow hiring
A store closing sign is displayed as customers shop during the last day of a store closing sale at a
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