Tag: economy
Takeaways from AP's reporting on how Arizona voters view the economy with the election close at hand
MESA, Ariz. -- The Arizona economy by many measures is flourishing, but it doesn't feel that way for a lot of voters in...
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms...
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
WASHINGTON -- It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China releases plan for market support
BANGKOK -- Asian shares have mostly gained after China’s central bank released plans for supporting the stock market through share repurchases by companies...
China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
HONG KONG -- China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday, in the latest...
Ahead of the presidential election, small biz owners are growing more uncertain about the economy
NEW YORK -- Small business owners are growing more uncertain about the economy ahead of the presidential election and are reining in spending,...