US banning use of WeChat, TikTok for national security
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department will roll out a ban of transactions in the U.S. using TikTok and WeChat starting Sunday. The order today was…
All Posts
Spanish banks merge in sign of hard economic times ahead
LISBON, Portugal — Two of Spain’s biggest banks said today they were merging, pushed together by a need to weather tough economic times that likely…
US long-term mortgage rates change little; 30-year at 2.87%
WASHINGTON — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages changed little this week as they hover at historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported today…
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad…
August US home building slides 5.1% after months of gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. housing construction fell a surprising 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains when home builders ramped up projects following…
US home construction falls 5.1% in August after gains
WASHINGTON — U.S. housing construction fell 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains as home builders mounted a rebound following a pandemic-induced shutdown…
Ford to build electric truck plant in Michigan, add 300 jobs
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that’s being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version…
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the…
Bank of England says economic outlook ‘unusually uncertain’
LONDON — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at the record low of 0.1% today as it gauges the strength of…
Making a difference: New class of Rising Stars celebrated at awards ceremony
A group of impactful and inspiring young professionals was honored Wednesday morning at the Telegraph Herald’s Rising Star Awards. The 12 recipients of this year’s…