Last updated: 2026-01-09 10:41:11 ET
Sales volumes rose 0.2% in November, providing a boost for the economy in the final quarter of 2025.
The dollar continued to strengthen after data Thursday showed U.S. jobless claims increased less than expected. Key December labor market data is due Friday.
Ahead of a major policy meeting, China may be reassessing its approach after a flagship journal urged more forceful property measures.
Asian shares have mostly advanced after mixed moves on Wall Street, where President Donald Trump's talk of raising defense spending spurred a rally in military-related shares
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said he just met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and applauded the company for launching a processor in the U.S....
Inventories at merchant wholesalers increased 0.2% on month, after jumping by 0.5% in September, according to Commerce Department figures.
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.
Miner's take on the rise in gold prices, student loan wage garnishments to restart
