Wholesale prices rise 0.5% in February as energy costs jump
WASHINGTON — Rising wholesale prices moderated a bit in February after a record jump in January, with both months beset by rising energy prices. The…
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UK trade with EU plunges after Brexit, hurting economy
LONDON — U.K. trade with the European Union plunged in January as Britain’s departure from the bloc and widespread coronavirus restrictions dealt a double blow…
Job openings rise, layoffs fall as pandemic economy mends
WASHINGTON — Companies posted more open jobs in January while layoffs decreased as the economy heals slowly from the pandemic. There were 6.9 million jobs…
MGM offering special sport bets at Buffalo Wild Wings; Iowa included
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — BetMGM is offering special sports betting products to customers who are physically inside a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in six states…
US jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November, evidence that fewer employers are…
European Central Bank to step up pace of stimulus program
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank said today it will step up its bond-buying stimulus program in coming months to keep the region’s lagging…
Facebook moves to dismiss federal, state antitrust suits
Facebook has asked a court to dismiss state and federal antitrust lawsuits that accuse it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush…
Consumer prices up 0.4% last month but core prices moderate
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest gain in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. But…
GE, AerCap join air leasing businesses in $30 billion deal
General Electric is combining its aircraft leasing business with Ireland’s AerCap Holdings in a deal valued at more than $30 billion, a big step in…
Consumer prices up 0.4% last month, biggest gain in 6 months
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest increase in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. The Labor…