IMF dims outlook for 2023 global economy amid Ukraine war
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund is downgrading its outlook for the world economy for 2023, citing a long list of threats that include Russia’s…
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Japanese automaker Nissan says it is pulling out of Russia
TOKYO — Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. said today that it plans to sell its Russian operations to its local partner and withdraw from manufacturing…
High court weighs California law on pigs, pork prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is weighing a California animal cruelty law that pork producers say could upend their industry and raise the cost…
Bank of England expands efforts to stabilize bond market
LONDON — The Bank of England today expanded its efforts to stabilize the bond market to include inflation-linked bonds amid continuing concerns about the government’s…
Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A small-business advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration’s efforts to forgive student loan debt for…
Century-old nonprofit Goodwill on taking thrifting online
NEW YORK — Goodwill is expanding its online presence, promising high tech features from digitized receipts to personalized alerts. The 120-year-old Maryland-based nonprofit organization this…
UK Treasury chief to bring forward fiscal plan publication
LONDON — Britain’s Treasury chief said today he will bring forward the publication of the government’s full fiscal statement after facing widespread criticism for not…
Russia strikes Kyiv, multiple Ukrainian cities; many dead
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities today, smashing civilian targets including downtown Kyiv where at least eight…
Former Fed chair Bernanke shares Nobel for research on banks
STOCKHOLM — This year’s Nobel Prize in economic sciences has been awarded to the former chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, and…
US agency ends probe of VW fuel leaks without seeking recall
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency has closed an investigation into fuel leaks in two Volkswagen SUV models without seeking a recall. The…