U.S. Small-Business Confidence Improves Amid Inflation, Labor Quality Concerns
Confidence among U.S. small-business owners improved in the month of May, even though inflation returned to be their top operational concern, followed […]
Pentagon Trying to Get Weapons to Allies Faster
Pentagon planning to train military officials who help with foreign weapons sales in an effort to cut red tape and speed up […]
AR Is Coming to the OR
Startups are designing augmented-reality systems to give doctors ‘X-ray vision’ into patients on the table. Medivis has a system cleared for planning […]
China’s Central Bank Moves to Shore Up Recovery
Unexpected trim in key lending rate likely heralds further steps to stimulate China’s economy.
China Banks’ Loan Issuance Misses Expectations
Banks’ new yuan loan issuance for May missed market expectations as the Chinese economy’s postpandemic recovery lost steam.
Oil Gains as Fed Meeting Set to Begin
Oil prices recovered some of their steep previous-session losses, with investors eyeing Wednesday’s Fed decision for broader economic projections and crude demand […]
Sterling Could Remain Supported in Near-Term After UK Jobs Data
Sterling should remain supported in the near-term after data showed “ultra-tight” U.K. labor market conditions, ING said, adding that sticky wage inflation […]
Metals Prices Push Higher Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Base metals and gold prices rose in early London trading, as investors looked to U.S. inflation data, but strong economic activity suggests […]
U.S. Troops Injured in Syria Helicopter Incident
Twenty-two members of the U.S. military were injured in a helicopter incident in northern Syria over the weekend, U.S. Central Command said.
The Denver Nuggets Win Their First NBA Title
The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship, beating the Miami Heat in five games.
Colombian Children Survived on Fruit, Nuts and Wits in Amazon Jungle
After escaping the wreckage of a plane crash that killed their mother, four children wandered for a month, suffering from malnourishment and […]
Renters Are About to Get the Upper Hand
New-lease rents are poised to fall on an annual basis for only the second time since 2008 financial crisis.