US Mortgage Rates Rise to Near Seven-Month High of 6.91%
US mortgage rates surged to the highest level since early November last week, stifling demand for home purchases
2023-05-31 21:19
Services Sector Shields Indian Economy From Still-High Rates
India’s economy grew faster than the government’s expectations last year, as demand spurred an expansion in the services
2023-05-31 20:23
Suspected State-Backed Hackers Hit More Nations as Threat Grows
A hacking group suspected of ties to an Asian government has broadened its targets to government agencies in
2023-05-31 16:26
Italy’s Crisis Guardian Counts Down to Exit as Meloni Mulls Successor
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has just five months left to find a new Bank of Italy chief in
2023-05-31 16:25
Italy’s Economy Grew More Than Anticipated in First Quarter
Italy’s economy grew more than anticipated at the start of the year, driven by household spending. Gross domestic
2023-05-31 16:25
Philippines Moves Closer to Wealth Fund Plan With Senate Nod
The Philippines moved a step closer to establishing a sovereign wealth fund after the Senate approved the bill,
2023-05-31 15:55
Turkish Economic Growth Accelerates, With Risk of Slowdown Ahead
Turkey’s economy expanded faster than expected at the start of the year, bolstered by pre-election spending and strong
2023-05-31 15:50
Thailand Raises Key Rate to 8-Year High to Win Inflation Fight
Thailand’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in eight years to anchor inflation
2023-05-31 15:29
Baidu Creates $140 Million Fund to Back ChatGPT-Like Startups
Baidu Inc. has set aside 1 billion yuan ($140 million) to fund Chinese startups that explore generative AI,
2023-05-31 14:15
China Is Drilling a 10,000-Meter Deep Hole Into Earth’s Crust
Chinese scientists have begun drilling a 10,000-meter (32,808 feet) hole into the Earth’s crust, as the world’s second
2023-05-31 11:46
North Korea Says Satellite Launch Failed, Will Try Again Soon
North Korea confirmed that its effort to launch a military spy satellite into orbit failed, and said it
2023-05-31 11:20
Australia's Indigenous recognition bill passes first hurdle
SYDNEY Legislation to hold a referendum to recognise Australia's Indigenous people in the constitution cleared its first parliamentary
2023-05-31 10:58