Tag: economy

China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy

HONG KONG -- China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the...

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after China says more help is needed for its slowing economy

BANGKOK -- Asian shares gained ground on Monday, with stocks in China rising more than 1% after the finance minister said over the...

South Korea's central bank raises rates in a bid to boost the economy

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s central bank on Friday cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years...

China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package

HONG KONG -- China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy on Tuesday but refrained from major spending...

Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report

Asian shares advanced Monday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on Wall Street. U.S....

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 10/4/2024

U.S. stocks closed higher after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy. The S&P 500 added 0.9% Friday and...