German factory orders rise strongly in January
BERLIN — German factory orders rose more strongly than expected in January, a promising sign of strength in Europe's largest economy, official figures showed...
EXPLAINER: What to look for at China’s annual Congress
BEIJING — China’s legislature begins its annual meeting this week with economic growth, climate and a crackdown on political opponents in Hong Kong expected...
For the first time since COVID, profits are rising again
NEW YORK — The freefall for corporate profits because of the pandemic is over, at least for now.
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Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
BEIRUT — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis gripping the country continued to...
Costco 4Q profits rise, helped by pandemic shopping habits
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Warehouse retail chain Costco Wholesale said its fourth-quarter profits rose slightly from a year ago, its profits weighed by wage premiums...
As virus restrictions bite, EU extends safety net till 2023
BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to extend for around two more years the economic safety net it put in place to help...
Syrian pound hits record low as economic crisis worsens
BEIRUT — The Syrian pound hit a record low Wednesday just days before the Arab country marks the 10th anniversary of a conflict that...
German unemployment still largely steady despite lockdown
German unemployment held more or less steady in February despite the impact of lockdown measures, according to official data released Tuesday. Extensive use of...
Online review platform Trustpilot chooses London for IPO
LONDON — Online review platform Trustpilot said Monday it plans to sell shares in London, in a stock offering that helps shore up the...
Democratic senators propose clean energy tax credits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two U.S. senators from states with declining manufacturing sectors are pushing to invest $8 billion through tax credits to create clean...