Toyota Motor Profit Surged on Easing of Chip Shortage
Toyota Motor said its first-quarter net profit rose 78% from a year earlier as a shortage of chips eased and sales grew […]
HSBC First-Half Profit Surged to $17 Billion
HSBC raised its 2023 guidance for net interest income, with profit more than doubling in the first half.
RBA Extends Rate Pause as Inflation Cools
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its official cash rate on hold but left the door open to tightening further if inflation […]
Yuan Falls After China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI Drops Into Contraction
Yuan fell against USD in offshore and onshore markets after China’s Caixin manufacturing PMI dropped into contraction in July.
Islamic State Claims Deadly Pakistan Bombing
MOURNING: Funerals were held Monday in Pakistan for victims of Sunday’s suicide bombing at a pro-Taliban election rally that killed at least […]
Earnings Season Threatens Lofty Stocks
Investors say optimism in the markets could evaporate if profits get squeezed further.
Fast Fashion Aims to Mend Its Image With Repairs
Brands are encouraging shoppers to patch up their old clothes instead of throwing them out as they face growing environmental scrutiny.
Oil Prices Fall Despite Signs of Supply Tightness
Oil prices were lower in early Asian trade, in a possible technical retreat after rising overnight.
Gold Edges Lower; Investors Awaiting More Signals
Gold edged lower in Asia morning trade, as investors await more signals from U.S. economic indicators and corporate earnings.
China Caixin Manufacturing PMI Slips Into Contraction
A private gauge of China’s factory activity tumbled into contraction in July, weighed down by slower output and weaker market demand.
Put ‘Great Sex’ on Your Vacation To-Do List
Vacation sex can be an excellent way to reconnect with your partner, but sometimes expectations don’t meet reality.
Miami Sees Its First Population Drop in Decades
Soaring housing costs are driving many locals away despite the city’s job and economic boom.