Armenia's central bank has raised concerns that weakness in key export markets could weigh on household and business incomes, posing a broader risk to the country's economic outlook. The Central...

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U.S. equities moved higher after a softer-than-expected jobs report gave investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to ease interest rates. The data shifted market sentiment...

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U.S. equity futures climbed in early trading, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors look ahead to a wave of high-profile corporate earnings results. Futures tied to...

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Bond markets are under pressure as persistent economic strength in the United States raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy is doing enough to slow activity and...

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U.S. stock index futures pointed higher in early trading, with technology-heavy Nasdaq futures outpacing the broader market as quarterly earnings results from major companies gave investors reason for optimism. Futures...

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U.S. stocks posted a sharp rally in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing roughly 1,000 points. Technology and semiconductor shares led the advance, while major retailers and...

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The European Central Bank has issued a warning that climate change represents a significant and rising threat to the global economy, even as equity markets continue to climb. The caution...

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A deepening divide between competing technology ecosystems is raising fresh concerns about the long-term health of the global economy. Analysts warn that a fracturing of digital infrastructure along geopolitical lines...

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