China watchdog launches review of Didi Global days after IPO
HONG KONG — China’s internet watchdog said today that it has launched an investigation into ride-hailing company Didi Global Inc. to protect national security and…
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US trade deficit increases to $71.2 billion in May
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit widened in May as $71.2 billion as a small increase in exports was offset by a bigger rise in…
US adds a solid 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
WASHINGTON — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and…
U.S. adds a solid 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
WASHINGTON — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and…
US plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed
The Transportation Department will propose that airlines be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren’t delivered to passengers quickly enough. The…
What’s in a tag? Twitter revamps misinformation labels
Last May, as Twitter was testing warning labels for false and misleading tweets, it tried out the word “disputed” with a small focus group. It…
US construction spending fell 0.3% in May, housing slowing
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell 0.3% in May. Growth in housing, the economy’s standout performer, slowed while activity in areas most directly impacted…
US manufacturing activity grows, but slightly slower in June
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Growth in U.S. manufacturing slowed slightly in June, as supply chain problems persist and businesses say they are still struggling…
US construction spending fell 0.3% in May, housing slowing
WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending fell 0.3% in May with housing activity slowing and nonresidential construction falling. The Commerce Department reported today that the May…
Worried about inflation? Check paystubs, not just pump price
NEW YORK — Everyone would like to get paid more, but the worry on Wall Street is there could be too much of a good…