The Associated Press

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Economic Indicators

Oil prices set for swings next week as U.S.-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Brent crude, an international benchmark, closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday

By The Associated Press |March 1, 2026

2 min read

China accuses Canada of protectionism over EV tariffs

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged Canada to 'not politicize economic and trade issues'

By The Associated Press |August 27, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than reported

The downgraded estimate for the year ended in March follows a jobs report for July that was much worse than expected

By The Associated Press |August 21, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

China’s economic recovery dragged down by property slump in July

Subdued consumer spending also contributed to the slow rebound

By The Associated Press |August 15, 2024

2 min read

Economy

Chinese leader issues positive message at meeting with U.S. business leaders

Xi Jinping calls for closer trade ties with the U.S.

By The Associated Press |March 27, 2024

3 min read

Economy

Japan’s economy avoids recession, revised data show

Economy managed growth of 0.4% in 2023's final quarter

By The Associated Press |March 11, 2024

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2024

Latest data show U.S. small businesses are hiring staff and implementing new tools to stay proactive and competitive

By The Associated Press |February 28, 2024

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Economists’ survey raises expectations for U.S. growth in 2024

Estimate is the latest signal of strength for an economy that's blasted through recession predictions

By The Associated Press |February 26, 2024

3 min read

Economy

China replaces top securities regulator in effort to end market slump

Former chairman of the Shanghai Stock Exchange to take reins as chairman and Communist Party chief of the China Securities Regulatory Commission

By The Associated Press |February 7, 2024

2 min read

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