Stock markets mixed as traders eye high interest rates for longer
NEW YORK, United States — Global stock markets diverged Friday as investors contemplated central bank signals that interest rates will remain high to combat stubborn inflation.
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NEW YORK, United States — Global stock markets diverged Friday as investors contemplated central bank signals that interest rates will remain high to combat stubborn inflation.
NEW YORK, United States — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday questioned China's sincerity in seeking peace in Ukraine as he directly pressed his counterpart over exports that boost Russia's military.
NEW YORK, United States — Pop singer Chappell Roan on Friday canceled two major concerts after receiving a barrage of online criticism for refusing to endorse Kamala Harris against Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
NEW YORK, United States — Chinese free agent forward Cui Yongxi has signed a two-way contract with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, the team announced on Friday.
NEW YORK, United States — The Titan submersible had to abort a dive just days before the implosion that killed its five passengers as they explored the wreck of the Titanic, an ex-employee of the company that operated the vessel testified on Thursday.
NEW YORK, United States — Pop star Justin Timberlake was handed a sentence of community service on Friday after he changed his plea to guilty following his arrest for drunk driving, US media reported.
NEW YORK, United States — Taylor Swift, a self-declared "childless cat lady," has endorsed Kamala Harris for president of the United States.
NEW YORK, United States — Beyonce did not receive a Country Music Association awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced Monday, even though her "Cowboy Carter" album proved a cultural phenomenon upon release this year.
NEW YORK, United States — Aryna Sabalenka said she felt "super proud" to win the US Open and claim her third Grand Slam crown with a thrilling victory over a gallant Jessica Pegula in a rollercoaster final on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).