Tag: Financial services

Inflation rose to 2.3% in Europe. That won't stop the central bank from cutting interest rates

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency rose in November — but that likely won’t stop the...

Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death

OMAHA, Neb. -- Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock...

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of year. But buyers should look beyond price when searching for...

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

LONDON -- Inflation in the U.K. rose sharply to a six-month high in October and back above the rate targeted by rate-setters at...

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee...

Stock market today: Asian shares gain, apart from in China, after Wall St regains its stride

BANGKOK -- Asian shares advanced Tuesday, apart from in China, after most U.S. stocks ticked higher to recover some of their swoon from...