EXPLAINER: US energy sector dispute with Mexico
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government has forced Mexico into negotiations over what Washington considers unfair practices that are effectively excluding U.S. and other foreign…
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 today, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts…
Wisconsin employment nearly back to pre-pandemic level
MADISON, Wis. — A new report on Wisconsin employment shows the state is just about where it was before the coronavirus pandemic hit, but that…
Inflation? Not where investment fees are concerned
NEW YORK — Inflation? Not where investment fees are concerned This year’s crazy market swings prove once again how little control we have over our…
Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may…
Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers
NEW YORK — It’s the summer that cooled off the housing market. Rising mortgage rates have combined with already high home prices to discourage would-be…
Europe’s central bank joins global push for higher rates
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank raised interest rates today for the first time in 11 years, joining steps already taken by the U.S….
American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
DALLAS — American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said today that it expects to remain…
Ford touts ample supply deals to hit electric vehicle goals
DETROIT — Ford says it has contracts to deliver enough batteries to produce electric vehicles at a rate of 600,000 globally per year by late…
Japan trade deficit grows as oil prices surge, yen drops
TOKYO — Japan’s trade deficit for the first half of this year totaled nearly 8 trillion yen ($58 billion), because of surging oil prices and…