China Caixin PMI Returns to Expansion
A private gauge of China’s factory activity swung to expansion in August, thanks to improved supply and market demand.
Hong Kong Morning Trading Session Canceled Due to Typhoon
Hong Kong’s morning trading session has been canceled due to a typhoon alert issued by the government, which is currently at signal […]
China Central Bank to Cut Forex Reserves Ratio
The Chinese central bank said it would lower the amount of foreign-exchange deposits banks will have to hold, a move seen as […]
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This fall's Covid variant might really be different
What to Know About Covid This Fall
Covid-19 cases are up due to a summer bump. The latest on new variants, vaccines and testing.
August’s Jobs Report: Here’s What to Focus On
Economists estimate that U.S. employers in August added 170,000 to payrolls, which would be the smallest gain this year.
Johannesburg Fire Turns ‘Hijacked’ Building Into Death Trap, Killing at Least 74
Blaze rips through city-owned structure linked to the decline of the city’s once-glitzy downtown.
UAW Accuses GM, Stellantis of Unfair Labor Practices
The union’s president said a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board has been filed citing unfair labor practices by the two […]
Dockworkers Ratify Labor Deal at West Coast Ports
The agreement ends a period of uncertainty during drawn-out negotiations that triggered shifts in some U.S. supply chains.
New Zealand Consumer Confidence Up in August as Rates Peak Extends
Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose one point in August to 85.0, with the lift driven by an increase in the question […]
The Peninsula Finds a Long-Sought London Home
With its brand-new outpost in the U.K. capital, the Peninsula Hotels is realizing a vision three decades in the making.
Fortescue Says Metals CFO Exits Days After CEO Leaves
Fortescue Metals Group said that the CFO of its lucrative metals business has departed, just days after the division’s CEO abruptly left […]